International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year around the world.
The focus ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political, and social achievements.
The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society is inviting people to attend its celebration on March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Women’s Centre is hosting the event in the boardroom of the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave.
“We will have a light luncheon available, speakers and a photo display representing women in the Cariboo,” Women’s Centre office co-ordinator Joyce Smeltzer says.
She adds the event will take place upstairs in the boardroom.”
Smeltzer notes there will be three speakers at the event: Janice Frank, Eliza Archie Memorial School principal; Kimberley-Vance Lundsbye, Immigrant Settlement Services co-ordinator for the Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy; and Val Clemont, retired businesswomen and inspirational speaker.
“The speakers will start around 11 a.m., but people are welcome to come by anytime they are able to. I understand that some people may not be able to take time for the whole event.”
The Women’s Centre society’s mission is to provide accessible, essential services to women and families impacted by poverty, discrimination, violence and abuse through commitment to equality, acceptance and empowerment.
For more information, call the Women’s Centre office at 250-395-4093.
