DIXON, CA (MPG) - ‘Empowering Women - Defending Democracy’ will be a presentation by the Solano County League of Women Voters to the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club with speakers Carole Paterson and Alice Fried this coming Wednesday, October 19 beginning at 1 p.m.

The League was established in 1920 to be a political advocacy group focused on civic engagement and is officially non-partisan. It neither supports or opposes candidates or parties.

The League encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Because the naming and wording of Propositions on the November Ballot are sometimes confusing, Fried and Paterson will help participants make informed decisions when they vote in this year’s November 8 elections. The business meeting of the club will follow their presentation.

The social club welcomes new members and offers a mix of educational programs with fun activities for its members. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the social hall of the Dixon United Methodist Church at 209 North Jefferson. The next gathering will be November 16 and will be a presentation on traveling with your pet by President Carol Marshall.

They meet September through May and usually from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with the exception of their Christmas and May meetings which are luncheons. Membership fee is $35 per year and DWIC is a non-profit, charitable corporation. Dues support organizational expenses and fundraisers held are for scholarships to local high school graduates.

If one enjoys the camaraderie of good friends and is interested in joining, contact their Membership Chair Mary Kay Callaway at (916) 541-0417 or send a message through their Facebook page.