2017 Upcoming NOWPBC Sponsored and Cosponsored Events and Actions
NOWPBC’s articulated core issues: Advancing Reproductive Rights, Ensuring Economic Opportunity, Achieving Equality with the Ratification of the ERA (Equal Right Amendment to the U.S. Constitution), Stopping Violence Against Women, Securing LGBTQI Rights, Promoting Diversity and Ending Racism, and Advocating for Justice in the Courts are based on two primary pillars. Women’s rights are Human rights. When women are equal, strong, and cared for, so are children and men. And the social, political, environmental, health, and economic spheres of our society are interconnected. NOWPBC subscribes to NOW National’s concept of ‘intersectionality.’
Most events are free and open to the public. Please bring family and friends.
January 27 (Saturday) 11 – 12:30 PM • ABORTION RIGHTS
The Florida Constitution’s “Right to Privacy” is under attack. Amending this provision will impact abortion rights. A panel of experts will help us understand and strategize protection of Women’s Health Choice.
Delray Beach Library, 100 West Atlantic Ave.
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February 5, 3:00 – 5:00 Board Meeting; located in private home;
call or email for location and directions. nowpbc@ gmail.com 888-394-0004
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 7:30 “Love, Loss and What I Wore”
A play by Delia and Nora Ephron, starring Sharon Gless. This event will provide scholarships for graduate students in Women Studies & Feminist Fund at FAU Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, University Theatre – 5:30 PM Preferred Reception and Silent Auction. Reserve at 561-297-3865 or FAUevents.com • 800-564-9539
To purchase, go to FAU events or call 800 564 9539; proceeds for scholarships Click here for flyer.
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February 11 (Sunday) 7 PM – 9:30 PM • “Lady Parts Justice League”
Rousing, funny comedy show to help support our local abortion provider – Presidential Women’s Center.
The Kelsey Theater, 700 Park Ave, Lake Park • EMAwpb.org Details on Facebook
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Saturday March 3, 2018 11:00 – 12:30 • SEXUAL HARASSMENT: EVERY COMMUNITY’S ISSUE at Delray Beach Library, 100 West Atlantic Ave.
The Palm Beach County Chapter of NOW with almost one thousand active members is saying #Enough Is Enough. Many women, men and children have experienced sexual harassment and abuse. It is time for it to end.
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March 11 (Tuesday) • EMA & Women Aloud will present “Abortion Stories” at the PGA Arts Center.
Emergency Medical Assistance • PO Box 33552 • Palm Beach Gardens, 33420-3552
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Saturday, March 17, 2018 Second Annual Black Women Rise Conference 2018, at the Metropolitan Community Church 4857 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens http://blackwomenrise.net
Last year’s attendees were college teachers, students, artists & performers from all over the country, and interested women from South Florida.
More information is available on the website http://blackwomenrise.net/workshop-panel2018.html
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Sunday, March 18, 2018 12:00 Susan B. Anthony Awards Luncheon
Honoring Palm Beach County Mayor Paulette Burdick as Feminist of the Year
Human Rights Activists Connie Kurtz and Ruth Berman will be presented with the Rusty Gordon Award
Honored speakers are Karen and Bill Amlong, attorneys who successfully won a U.S. Supreme Court decision on March 28, 1998, to Faragher-v-City-of-Boca-Raton that held the city responsible for the sexual harassment of female lifeguards. The South Palm Beach County chapter was influential in getting this started.
Boca Country Club, 1775 Boca Club Blvd • An invitation/newsletter will be mailed in January.
If you would like to donate a service or item to our Silent Auction, click here: NOW Donation Request
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Sat. March 24, 2018 All People’s Day® Diversity Festival, Pompey Park (indoors) 1101 NW 2 ST (by NW 10th Ave), Delray
The main events are from 11 am to 5 pm with 20 performers and 50 booths. A kid’s workshop is from 9:30 to 11 am. Call to register for the free workshop. All People’s Day®, Inc, and Delray Parks & Recreation present the festival. It’s free to the public and boasts a wide variety of connective activities for the whole family. Even the food is free! Contact: susan@allpeoplesday.org (561) 495-9818
Natalie Andre, VP Communications
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