Via our partner, Wiawaka Holiday House:
NEW YORK CELEBRATES 101st International Women’s Day
Join us to HONOR THE SPIRIT OF WOMEN March 8th 2012
International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th, to mark the economic, political and social accomplishments of women. Its roots go back to the birth of the women’s rights movement in the U.S. and Europe. Women worldwide gather to acknowledge both our progress and struggles, and to celebrate extraordinary women who have played an important role in history.
As Americans and New Yorkers, we have many reasons to celebrate women, their history, spirit and accomplishments. In other regions of the world, practices like dowry, female infanticide, violence and discrimination against women remain commonplace.
NY Celebrates International Women’s Day March 8th – NYS Museum, Albany
In the state’s capital, with the support of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Governor Andrew Cuomo, NYS legislators, business, labor and advocacy organizations – a tribute to women who have made a difference through their lives and work. Proceeds to benefit Wiawaka, providing respite for women since 1903, and restoration of its Wakonda Lodge, a Lake George waterfront landmark and Adirondack tribute to the “Spirit of Women.”
Celebrate Women Reception – invited guests to include federal, state and local elected officials; women in business, education, as mothers and in government; service and advocacy organizations who support and celebrate women. (Ticketed event 12:00 -1:30 p.m.)
Celebrate Women Film Fest – featuring the Upstate NY premier of “SERVICE: When Women Come Marching Home,” a film about women veterans returning to daily life. Followed by discussion with film producers. (1:30-3:00 p.m. included with reception ticket)
Celebrate Women Fair – informational materials available by participating organizations, promoting education of girls and women, women’s health, entrepreneurship and other issues of importance to women and their families.(12-3:00 p.m.)
More information at www.nycelebrateswomen.com
Celebrate women’s unique history and potential. Wiawaka: The Spirit of Women!
Organized by Critical Needs Now, principals Joanne Yepsen 518.526.5272 jyepsen@nycap.rr.com and Ruth Fein Wallens 518.858.7329 rfein23@yahoo.com 
