BOCA RATON, Fla. - TelAve -- (West Palm Beach, FL – September 24, 2026) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting interested members and supporters to two fascinating and informative Hot Topic Luncheons. Both revealing events will be held in the Clubhouse at Fountains Country Club, 4476 Fountains Drive in Lake Worth 33467.

America 250: Is Democracy in Danger?

An Historian's Perspective and Predictions for Election Day

With Author and Professor Robert Watson, Ph.D.

Wednesday October 21 – 11 am to 1 pm

The Distinguished Professor of American History and Avron Fogelman Research Professor at Lynn University, Dr. Robert Watson is a nationally recognized historian, award-winning author, and dynamic speaker with a gift for making American history compelling and immediately relevant. With an engaging style, keen insight, and often surprising stories from our past, he has a remarkable ability to connect the people and events that shaped our nation with the political challenges we face today. Dr. Watson will draw on America's founding and 250 years of history to explore the state of our democracy, the challenges facing elections and the rule of law, and what history may tell us about the road ahead. Timely, thought-provoking, and highly relevant, his presentation promises a fascinating historical perspective on one of the most consequential political moments of our time.

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+ $45 for LWVPBC members; $50 for nonmembers

+ Deadline to register is October 14, 2026, at lwvpbc.org (http://www.lwvpbc.org).

Behind Closed Doors:

Inside Secrets and Outsized Personalities

With Todd Bonlarron

Tuesday November 10 – 11 am to 1 pm

Hear directly from someone who was always in the room when it happened! Todd Bonlarron is the Managing Partner of Capital City Consulting's Palm Beach County office and a government affairs strategist with decades of experience in county and state government. He joined the firm following a more than 30-year career in public service, most recently serving as Chief Deputy County Administrator for Palm Beach County. During his tenure, he also served as Interim County Administrator, Assistant County Administrator, Legislative Affairs Director, and Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation.

Attached Images:

1.    LWVPBC Hot Topic Luncheon on October 21, 2026

2.    LWVPBC Hot Topic Luncheon on November 10, 2026

Available for Interview:

Janet Elinoff, LWVPBC President

561.251.5888 / president@lwvpbc.org

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS

561.756.4298 / gary@pr-bs.net