MEROOGAL WOMEN'S ART PRIZE
February 5th until the 28th March
In celebration of all women artists the Meroogal Women's Arts prize will be on display at the Lady Denman complex in Huskisson for the first time. Many of the contributing artists are from the Shoalhaven, Illawarra and Bega areas. This travelling exhibition explores the theme of "Books and the world of ideas". Meroogal is an historic home in Nowra.
Venue: Lady Denman complex, Dent Street and Woollamia Road Huskisson.Cost: $4.00
Contact: Sandra on 4421 8150
WOMEN’S ART AND PICNIC DAY
Monday 1st March 10.00am – 3:00pm
Come along to take part in a combined health/art project. The Women's Health Centre have requested assistance for background art graphics to be used as posters and advertising for the centre incorporating the use of the current logo and the women's colours. The Art Day program will commence with individual projects culminating in a final piece containing elements of the individual works. Materials to be provided, bring lunch to share.
Venue: Women's Health Centre, 5 McGrath Avenue, NowraCost: Free
Contact: 4421 0730
Y QUEST LAUNCH
Wednesday 3rd March 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Launching Y Quest 2010. Y Quest is a leadership program for young women aged 15 – 25 and this years entrants in the program will have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the community.
Venue: Bomaderry Bowling ClubCost: Free
Contact: YWCA NSW 4423 8501
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WOMEN’S PERFORMANCE NIGHT
Friday 5th March 7.00pm until late
This women only event is loads of fun and an excellent opportunity for women to perform for the first time. Meals will be available to purchase, come at 6pm to eat and mingle and BYO drinks. If you wish to sing, dance, read poetry, fire twirl or entertain in any way call Sandra.
Venue: Tomerong Hall, TomerongCost: $10.00 or $5.00 concession. Pay at door
Contact: Sandra on 4421 8150
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WOMEN’S SURFING/ BODY BOARDING
Sunday 7th March 9:00am – 12:00pm
No matter if you’re a good surfer or beginner or just want to watch, come along and surf/not surf and have a good time. Stay for lunch. BYO body board/ surfboard. (There will be spare bodyboards)
Venue: Berry beach, Cnr Geroa Rd & Beach Rd GerroaCost: Free
Contact: Marg McHugh 4422 0103
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MEROOGAL IWD AWARDS
Sunday 7th March 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Awards presented in appreciation and recognition of women’s work and creativity in all areas of their lives and the Shoalhaven community.
Venue: Meroogal Historic Home, Worrigee Street, Nowra.Cost: Free
Contact: Sandra on 4421 8150
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THE SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT - REFLECTIONS AFTER 26 YEARS. (IWD BREAKFAST)
Monday 8th March 7:15am - 9:00am
Chris Ronalds SC is a Sydney barrister, specialising in Discrimination law, employment law and administrative law. In that role, she appeared in many landmark cases and has assisted a number of employers in addressing discrimination and harassment issues within the workforce. She is an accredited mediator and arbitrator and has written the Report of the Inquiry into sexual harassment and sex discrimination in the NSW Police -2007, and "Discrimination Law and Practice"- 2008. Chris received an OA in 1994 for her services to women. Come along to hear Chris, share breakfast and learn more about Discrimination law.
Venue: : Nowra Neighbourhood Centre, Kinghorne St (Opposite Police station)Cost: gold coin donation.
Contact: Marg 4422 0103
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SOUTHERN SHOALHAVEN IWD MORNING TEA/LUNCH AND AWARDS
Monday 8th March 10a.m.
Come and hear about the wonderful work women are doing in the Southern Shoalhaven. Morning tea and light lunch will be served.
Venue: Community Resources centre, 78 Vincent St, UlladullaCost: Free
Contact: Maria Mitchell 4454 0477
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PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY
Thursday 11th March 10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
To celebrate this Year's International Women's day theme of "Women fighting poverty", the local "Anti-Poverty" committee will be presenting some information about what some local organisations have been doing to fight poverty and will be seeking ideas from participants for future projects.
Venue: School of Arts, Berry St, Nowra.Cost: Gold Coin donation
Contact: Melissa Hedger - 4429 3128
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ZEST FOR LIFE CONCERT/ DANCE
Saturday 13th March 7:00pm for 7:30pm
Come along to be entertained by:- Which Witch, Sarah Firken, the Wand'ring Menstruals, Zumba dancing and D.J Margot. The night will cover social, physical, spiritual, emotional and mental aspects of women's health in a fun way. Light supper provided. Women only event.
Venue: Nowra School of ArtsCost: $10.00 or $5.00 concession. Pay at door.
Contact: Marg 4422 0103
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