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International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th. IWD gives focus to issues that face women such as gender equality. Spurred on by the universal female suffrage movement, IWD originated from labor movements. The earliest IWD version recorded was a “Women’s Day” organized in New York City on February 28, 1909. From these humble beginnings, it was proposed that “a special Women’s Day” be organized annually. The following year saw the first demonstrations and commemorations of International Women’s Day across Europe. IWD became a mainstream global holiday following its adoption by the United Nations in 1977.
This year’s international theme is “Inspire-Inclusion”. Please join us on Friday, March 8th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Lakeview Room at The Beltrone Living Center for breakout sessions, informational tables, demonstrations and live musical entertainment. As of this printing, confirmed attendees include Chefs Joan Dembinski and Kizzy Williams, Capital Cooks co-proprietor Caroline Barrett, the Albany Women’s Club, Shaker Heritage Society, the Friends of Pruyn House, Attorney Christina Meier, the Pride Center of the Capital Region, In Your Own Voices, the Timeless Tappers, the Girl Scouts, The International Center of the Capital Region,
Teta Marie’s, The Albany Women’s Club, The Half Moon Button Club, Myan Hands, My Favorite Things, Stampin’ Ups, Annabella Designs as well as a musical performance by “Carmen and Life’s Guilty Pleasures”… There will be raffles, giveaways and complimentary refreshments.
Thank you to Local 14 Musicians Union and the Meier Law Firm for their support for this event. This celebration is FREE and open to all. For questions and additional information,
please contact Diane at 518-459-2857 ext. 305.
