Events Calendar
May 2007
On-Campus Events:
Tuesday, May 1
WIC Lunch: Bangor Room, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Franco-American Women's Leadership: Effecting Change and Creating Knowledge
*Laurie Meunier Graves, Editor or Wolf Moon Journal
*Marie-Ann Gauvin, Editor of Fanal, Club Francais
*Ann Roy, Director, Acadian Village and Bilingual Educator
Co-sponsored by the Franco American Women's Institute
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Off-Campus Events:
Wednesday, May 2
Maine Centers for Women, Work & Community: Finding and Using Your Voice.
This is a 3-hour workshop designed to help women identify issues important to them, learn about related public policy and legislation, and practice basic advocacy skills. It is recommended as preparation for joining women from around the state on May 8, 2007, for a Day at the State House. Pre-registration is required.
Waterville-May 2, 2:30 -5:30 pm- Contact Susan Allein, 872-9482
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Friday, May 4
Behind the Apron: Hammond Hall in Winter Harbor at 7:30 p.m.
An historic expression involving DANCE, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, THEATRE, and NEW MEDIA, using the Apron as catalyst.
For more information visit http://www.behindtheapron.com/
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Tuesday, May 8
Women's Leadership Action Coalition: Day at the State House
State House Hall of Flags: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Maine Centers for Women, Work & Community
Meet women leaders, learn about current issues of importance to Maine women, discover how to influence the political process, lunch with your legislators, view the legislative proceedings, and participate in a public hearing.
Here is your opportunity to hear what advocates and legislators are working on to improve women's economic security and strengthen the Maine economy. Observe the House of Representatives and Senate in action, learn about advocacy resources, and meet with Legislators to discuss issues important to you.
For More Information Contact or to Register:
Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community
Phone: 1-800-442-2092
E-mail: hilary.lawton@maine.edu
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Tuesday, May 22
Women Leading the Way
Patten Free Library in Bath: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Local women leaders in the business and non-profit workplace will share their stories and the opportunities and challenges of their roles.
Network and make connections while learning about important issues facing women in the Midcoast Region. Each session will consist of a panel discussion and time for discussing and applying the information presented. Light refreshments will be provided.
All sessions are free of charge.
FMI Please call 386-1664
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