Following are events that may be of interest to members and friends of the Montgomery County Chapter of the National Organization for Women (MCNOW). If you would like an event added to this calendar, please send info to info@mcmdnow.org .
To join our listserve to receive action alerts and other information as it becomes available, visit www.yahoogroups.com. In the “Find a Group” box, enter MCNOW. Select MCNOW and click on the blue box that says “Join this Group.” It’s that simple. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Jeannette Feldner at info@mcmdnow.org or 301-368-1917.
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JANUARY 2011
Thursday, January 13 at 12:30 – 3 pm
Special Event with Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Author Isabel Wilkerson
Book Reading and Signing Event
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD
“The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration”—named one of the 10 Best Books of 2010 by The New York Times
From World War I to the 1970s, some six million black Americans fled the American South for an uncertain existence in the urban North and West. They left all they knew and took a leap of faith that they might find freedom under the Warmth of Other Suns.
Their leaving became known as the Great Migration. It brought us James Baldwin, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Richard Wright and the forebears of Michelle Obama, Toni Morrison and of most African-Americans in the North and West. It set in motion the civil rights movement and created our cities and art forms.
This is the story of three who made the journey, of the forces that compelled them to leave and of the many others—famous and not so famous—who went as far as they could to realize the American Dream.
For more information, contact the Montgomery County Human Rights Commission at 240-777-8450.
Thursday, January 20 from 11:30 am – 2 pm
January: Cash Flow for Business Growth in 2010
Sponsored by the Women Business Owners of Montgomery County
The Legacy Hotel, 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Start 2011 off right! Do you know how to track cash flow? Do you know that tracking your cash flow can lead to business growth? Want to know? Sign up for the meeting now! http://wbojanuary.eventbrite.com
Saturday, January 22 from 2-4 pm
“Eliza’s Freedom Road: An Underground Railroad Diary”
National Book Launch & Book Signing Special Event
Maryland Women’s Heritage Center, Baltimore, MD
Jerdine Nolen is an award-winning children’s author and former elementary school teacher from Ellicott City, MD. Her first novel and latest book, is geared towards readers ages 8-12 years old. This historical fiction book written in a diary format tells the story of a 12-year-old slave girl named Eliza and her journey to freedom. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at this special free event. Call 410-767-0675 or visit www.MDWomensHeritageCenter.org for more information.
Tuesday, January 25, 12 noon sharp to 1:30 pm
Looking at Equal Employment:
Where We’ve Come and Where We’re Going
Sponsored by the Clearinghouse for Women’s Issues
One Dupont Circle, 8th Floor Kellogg Room, Washington, DC
After a long history of advocacy for equal employment opportunity for women at the state and federal level, an impressive body of law and enforcement has emerged. Yet, major gaps persist for the aspirations of women in the workplace. One issue of interest to us is sex discrimination. Our speakers will review recent court decisions, which have directly affected working women, and what it is like to confront discrimination in the workplace. They will also outline some of the continuing obstacles to the achievement of equal employment for women.
Our Speakers are Peggy Mastroianni, Associate Legal Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), is responsible for developing legal guidance on a wide range of issues and Ann Hopkins, nominated for partnership at Price Waterhouse in 1982 only to be denied, pursued her lawsuit ultimately to the Supreme Court and became the first court-ordered partner.
Bring brown bag lunch. Soft drinks are available from a machine. Open to the public. No reservation needed. For more information, visit www.womensclearinghouse.org/
Sunday, January 30, 12:30-5 pm
Women’s Legislative Briefing
University of Maryland, Shady Grove Campus, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Keynote Speaker: Sara Manzano-Diaz, Director, Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor. The Women’s Legislative Briefing will conclude with a reception providing guests the opportunity to meet with County and State elected officials, and to network with advocates and representatives of other women’s organizations. General admission fee $15. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens November 2010. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Ruby Marcelo at 240-777-8331, ruby.marcelo@montgomerycountymd.gov. For more information or to register, visit /www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
MARCH 2011
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, March 9
Montgomery College’s Annual Women’s Studies Program Scholarship Fundraising Breakfast
Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
Annual breakfast to award this year’s Women’s Studies Scholarships and raise money for future scholarships. Hear the stories of the scholarship winners’ journeys, and have a chance to bid on an amazing array of donated items in a silent auction. 8:00-9:30 a.m., Theatre Arts Building, Rockville Campus. Details will be posted at www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/wstudies/wsevents.html.
APRIL 2011
SAVE THE DATE: April 7-9
Women, Money, Power Summit & Luncheon
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Conn Ave, NW, DC 20036
Luncheon and Congressional Visit on April 7. Summit April 8-9.
For more information, visit www.feministmajority.org.
ONGOING
Montgomery County Commission for Women
Counseling, Workshops and more!
401 Hungerford Drive, 1st floor, Rockville, MD
The Commission provides advocacy for women’s rights and concerns. Check out the Commission’s website for many programs and services that help women with work and life transitions. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.
Women’s History Walk Tours
Find maps of the tours at www.tailoredtours.com/pdf/TailoredTours_DC_WomensHistoryMaps20_21.pdf |
