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SUMMARY:WAC207 Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Our second silent auction is open. Original art from Maine and abroad\, restaurant gift cards\, date-night packages\, and a few one-of-a-kind experiences — all supporting the Council’s mission to bring the world to Maine\, and Maine to the world. \nBidding closes Thursday\, June 11\, at 7:45 PM\, during our 49th Annual Meeting at Coffee by Design. Bid early\, bid often.
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SUMMARY:49th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It’s been quite a year! We’ve seen a lot and done a lot\, and now it’s time to come together as a community and celebrate! We’ll have food\, drink\, a raffle\, and a silent auction with items from around the world. You will hear about the state of the Council\, hear from Katherine Brown\, President and CEO of Global Ties U.S.\, and be there when we announce the winner of our first “Citizen Diplomat of the Year” award. Members will also have a chance to vote on candidates for the Board and updates to the by-laws!  \nDoors open at 5:45\, reception begins at 6:00! \nMember Tickets: $50 ($95 for two) \nGeneral public: $55 each \nMaine students: FREE \nRegister HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/49th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Coffee by Design\, 1 Diamond Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (In-Person) at Magno Terra in Yarmouth
DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion of world events for members. In-person meetings are held every third Thursday of the month. Currently the group will be meeting at the Magno Terra Cafe in Yarmouth (#2 Delorme St – immediately to the right of exit 17 on 295 if you are coming from Portland). \n\nDate & Time: June 18\, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM \nPlace: Community Room – Magno Terra Cafe\, 2 Delorme St. Yarmouth\, ME \nDiscussion leader: Brenna Bry \nProposed topic: Israeli Elections \nREGISTER HERE OR ABOVE. \nReadings and Background \n\nKroll\, B. (2026\, April 30). Netanyahu’s last stand? What to know about Israel’s 2026 election. Haaretz. \n\nKershner\, I. (2026\, April 26). Former Israeli premiers join in bid to oust Netanyahu in elections. The New York Times. \n\nChatham House. (2026\, January 20). Israel in 2026: Elections will be a referendum on the legacy of 7 October and the future social contract. Chatham House.  Interpretive essay positioning the 2026 vote as a referendum on the October 7 attacks\, judicial overhaul\, and Israel’s evolving social contract\, from a UK-based foreign-policy think-tank perspective. \n\nCenter for Israel Education. (2021\, March 7). The Israeli political system. CIE – Center for Israel Education.  Brief\, accessible primer on Israel’s Knesset\, proportional representation\, and coalition politics\, written for educators and general readers. \nEncyclopaedia Britannica. (2026\, April 26). *2026 Israeli elections*. Encyclopaedia Britannica. 
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-in-person-at-magno-terra-in-yarmouth-10/
LOCATION:Magno Terra Cafe\, 2 Delorme Dr\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (In-Person) Location TBD
DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion of world events for members. In-person meetings are held every third Thursday of the month.  \n\nDate & Time: July 16\, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM \nPlace: TBD \nDiscussion leader: TBD \nProposed topic: TBD \nREGISTER HERE OR ABOVE. \nReadings and Background \n\n 
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