Celebration of Women Week Kicks off Monday, March 2
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