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International Women's Week: Celebrating Kingston Women
2024-03-04 16:30:00 2024-03-04 19:00:00 America/New_York International Women's Week: Celebrating Kingston Women Celebrate the achievements of women in our community with an all-ages evening of art, performances and shared stories of survival and hope. Central Branch - Meeting Room 1

Monday, March 04
4:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-04 16:30:00 2024-03-04 19:00:00 America/New_York International Women's Week: Celebrating Kingston Women Celebrate the achievements of women in our community with an all-ages evening of art, performances and shared stories of survival and hope. Central Branch - Meeting Room 1

Central Branch

Meeting Room 1

Celebrate the achievements of women in our community with an all-ages evening of art, performances and shared stories of survival and hope.

This women-led event provides a welcoming and inclusive space featuring free activities for the whole family.
 
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Interactive creativity, art showcase and refreshments
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Performances and storytelling
6:30-7 p.m.: Social gathering
 
Honour and uplift the voices of equity-deserving women and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and be part of a community fostering resilience and empowerment.
 
The event is developed in collaboration with Kingston Interval House, SAC Kingston, Resolve Counselling, Trellis, Kingston Immigration Partnership, Kingston Anti-Violence Advisory Council, Kingston Frontenac Anti-Violence Coordinating Committee and KFPL.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | New Adults | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning | Arts & Entertainment |

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Central Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

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