United Nations (UN) Day
United Nations Day 2026 falls on Saturday, October 24, 2026, marking the 81st anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter. Commemorates when the UN Charter officially took effect in 1945, establishing the international organization. Promotes global peace, human rights, sustainable development, and international cooperation.
Saturday, October 24, 2026.
SIW Meeting - DARK
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Annual Soroptimist Village Meeting
Please see the schedule below. Membership Requirement: SVF By-Laws require 20% membership representation from each club at the Annual Meeting. All are welcome to attend! Dinner Cost: $25 per person - Beverages: BYOB Wine - RSVP Deadline: October 19, 2026
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Property Tour & Social Time
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Dinner
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Annual Business Meeting
Resident Donation Drive: We are collecting cleaning supplies to support our residents. Items needed include kitchen cleaner, scrubbing sponges, toilet cleaner, spray cleaner with bleach, and glass cleaner. Thank you for your generosity!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Soroptimist Village
12657 Foster Road
Norwalk, CA 90650
(A Zoom option will be available).
SIW Business Meeting (Hybrid) - In-Person & via Zoom
Join us for our monthly business meeting where we get updates from the Club Directors on Membership, Fundraising, Public Awareness and our many SIW and SI/SIA programs and scholarships. Never a dull moment being a Soroptimist!!
Meetings are held in person at Mimi's Cafe. A Zoom link is also available for members wishing to join us virtually.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Mimi's Cafe
15436 E Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA 90603.
SIW Fundraising Meeting
More to follow!!!
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Mimi's Cafe
15436 E Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA 90603.
SIW Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the SIW Board of Directors.
(Please feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy during the meeting.).
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Whittier Chamber of Commerce Office - parking lot door entry
8158 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602.
UN Rights of the Child Day
World Children's Day is celebrated globally every year on November 20 to advocate for, promote, and protect children's rights. Adopted by the UN on November 20, 1989, as a legally binding international treaty outlining civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. The day gives children and adolescents a platform to speak out about their futures, well-being, and the changes they want to see in the world.
Friday, November 20, 2026.
UN Elimination of Violence Against Women Day
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed annually on November 25 to raise global awareness about the scale and prevalence of gender-based violence. Designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000 (Resolution 54/134), building on activist recognition that began in 1981 to honor the tragic assassination of the three Mirabal sisters in the Dominican Republic.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
SIW Business Meeting (Hybrid) - In-Person & via Zoom
Join us for our monthly business meeting where we get updates from the Club Directors on Membership, Fundraising, Public Awareness and our many SIW and SI/SIA programs and scholarships. Never a dull moment being a Soroptimist!!
Meetings are held in person at Mimi's Cafe. A Zoom link is also available for members wishing to join us virtually.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Mimi's Cafe
15436 E Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA 90603.
SIW Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the SIW Board of Directors.
(Please feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy during the meeting.).
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Whittier Chamber of Commerce Office - parking lot door entry
8158 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602.
SIW Business Meeting (Hybrid) - In-Person & via Zoom
Join us for our monthly business meeting where we get updates from the Club Directors on Membership, Fundraising, Public Awareness and our many SIW and SI/SIA programs and scholarships. Never a dull moment being a Soroptimist!!
Meetings are held in person at Mimi's Cafe. A Zoom link is also available for members wishing to join us virtually.
Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Mimi's Cafe
15436 E Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA 90603.