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2015 CELEBRATION OF WOMEN WEEK

Monday, March 2 - Saturday, March 7, 2015

 

            In recognition of Women's History Month, the 2015 Celebration of Women Week is sponsored by the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission, the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana and the Commission for Women of Bossier City.

The events of the week are:

 

Monday, March 2

Kick-off Breakfast, Shreveport Convention Center, 8:30 am. with guest speaker, Paula Hickman, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of North La.

Tickets required, $30.00, call Jackie Dozier at 871-7486 for ticket information.  Sponsored by the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission.

 

Tuesday, March 3

Take Care, DON'T Overshare - a Workshop for Teens

6:00 - 7:30 pm.  J. Bennett Johnston Regional Visitor's Center, 700 Clyde Fant Pkwy.

A workshop for teen girls and parents regarding issues of cyber safety, online and social media dangers presented by Sgt. Angela Bandy, DeSoto parish Juvenile and Sex Crimes Division.

Free, registration at www.ywcanwla.org or 550-4417.

Sponsored by the YWCA of Northwest Louisiana

 

Living Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney

11:00 am to 1:00 pm   Shreveport Bar Center, 625 Texas Street

A workshop providing free assistance by local attorneys in completing living wills and medical powers of attorney.

Free, for more information, contact Gernine Mailhes at 221-8104

Sponsored by the Shreveport Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project

 

Wednesday, March 4

Women in Wildlife and Fisheries Exhibition

10:00 am - 2:00 pm  J. Bennett Johnston Regional Visitor's Center, 700 Clyde Fant

Parkway

A month-long exhibit featuring informational materials on water safety, boating, hunting, camping, etc., while spotlighting the contributions of women in our region.

Free, contact Diane Golden at 318-381-7505 for more information.

Sponsor:  Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission

 

Women & Money:  Our Top 3 Challenges

5:30 pm  Location TBA

A workshop for women on the major challenges they face regarding money and finances presented by Whitney Loe of ANECA Federal Credit Union.

Free  Information and registration at www.ywcanwla.org or 550-4417

Sponsor:  YWCA of Northwest La. and ANECA Federal Credit Union

 

Thursday, March 5

Inspiring Women 2015 Kick-Off:  Alive at Five Networking Event

5:00 - 7:00 pm, River City Grille, 1903 Benton Rd., Bossier City

Light appetizers and networking open to all women.

RSVP via https://inspiringwomen2015networking.eventbrite.com

For information, contact Tamara Crane at 741-8302

Sponsor:  Commission for Women of Bossier City

 

Friday, March 6

Cora M. Allen Luncheon and Fashion Show, Shreveport Convention Center, 11:30 am.  Guest Speaker is Zazell Dudley, founder/owner of Dudley Worldwide and Chairwoman of the La. Black Chamber of Commerce

Cost $30.00, call Roshanda Spears at 572-4581 for ticket information.

Sponsored by the Shreveport Mayor's Women's Commission.

 

Saturday, March 7

International Women's Day, 4th Annual Women's Circle of Unity and

Candlelight Celebration

2:00 - 4:00 pm, Multi-Cultural Center of the South, 520 Spring Street

Free, contact Christine at 424-1380 for more information

Sponsor:  Multi-Cultural Center of the South

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