Celebrate Women’s History month this March by joining non-profits, museums, and more to educate yourself on women’s history and support and honor the women in your life. Use this list of events as a starting point in your journey this month, and as a basis of understanding for the rest of the year.
Los Gatos
Women In Action: Dare To Do Different
Sat, Mar 25 | 4:30-6 PM
”Tell a friend to tell a friend! It's International Women's Day. As I write to wish you a Happy International Women's Day, I would also like to invite you to an event taking place at the Congregation Shir Hadash, located at 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Chandra Brooks will speak on the collective responsibility and action of local community members for more social impact and positive change for all. Light refreshments will be provided.”
Antioch
Women's History Month Hike
Sat, Mar 4 | 1:20-3:30 PM
”Come out for a 2-hour guided hike to celebrate Women's History Month! We'll enjoy the outdoors and learn about the ladies of the Black Diamond coal mines. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Ages 7+.”
Campbell
Designing for Women: Building Places that Prioritize Women & Children
Thurs, Mar 23 | 4-7 PM
”This event is a two-way, multi-part conversation between the architects/developers who will present on how they are prioritizing women and children in their buildings and women with children in our community who will share their ideas on how projects can further incorporate their needs.”
Los Altos
How Women Beautify the World
Sat, Mar 11 | 2:30-3:30 PM
”This panel brings together women who have made a difference through their volunteer work, emphasizing the impact of volunteerism on society.”
Pacific Grove
Guest Speaker, Chrissy Yee Lau - The Story of Lily Satow
Sat, Mar 4 | 2-3 PM
”From her book, New Women of Empire, this presentation centers the compelling life history of Lily Satow, a college student who attended a student conference at Asilomar in 1926 and decided to become a YWCA social worker in Los Angeles throughout the 1920s and 1930s.”
Palo Alto
EPACENTER Women’s History Month Celebrations
Fri, Mar 3 | 6-7:30 PM
Celebrate Women's History Month at EPACENTER's Family Fun Night with baking, art, & dance workshops.
Redwood City
Kid Makers: Trailblazing Women
Sat, Mar 4 | 2-3 PM
”Join us as we celebrate National Women’s History Month and learn more about women’s accomplishments while having fun making crafts. Participants will receive a FREE copy of I am Oprah Winfrey.”
Marina Crouse, Vocalist - Women's History Month Concert
Tues, Mar 14 | 7-8 PM
”The “Bolero” is considered by many to be the "most popular lyric tradition in Latin America.” A genre of romantic songs that originated in eastern Cuba during the last part of the 19th century, and quickly gained popularity among Mexican and other Latin American composers in the 1930’s and 40’s. Join us for an intimate night of Boleros and other Latin favorites with Marina Crouse.”
San Jose
Celebrating International Women's Day "Embrace Equity
Sun, Mar 19 | 4-7 PM
”Join us and celebrate women's achievements in leadership roles and raise awareness of diversity, inclusion, and equality. Network with colleagues and make new connections. Discover ways to volunteer. Grow professionally while giving back to the community.”
San Francisco
Brave Sis Women's History Month Event
Fri, Mar 3 | 6:30-8 PM
”A lil' bit book party - A lil' bit meetup extraordinaire - A lotta motivating around personal & communal uplift. Come meet or reconnect with each other, celebrate Women's History Month by committing to brave choices and shifts, and enjoy a brief introduction to how connecting with erased histories of brave BIPOC foremothers can inspire your best self and beneficial work in 2023!”
Transforming the Arts: What's New in the Bay Area
Thurs, Mar 23 | 5-7:30 PM
”Celebrate Women’s History Month with a panel discussion featuring women leaders in the arts and a wine-tasting with women-led wineries.”
Virtual
Sundays@Home: The History of Black Feminism
Sun, Mar 12 | 3-4 PM
”Join us for a conversation on the history of Black feminism with Dr. Alison Parker, Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, and Dr. Anastasia Curwood. Learn about NWHM’s upcoming exhibition, We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC, debuting March 30 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library and presented in partnership with DC Public Library.”
Resources for Teachers
Posted by Jamie Donofrio, NUMU’s Development + Communications Coordinator
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