The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society is planning a public event to celebrate International Women’s Day at the 100 Mile Community Hall on March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m.
At 2 p.m., folks can join the Women’s Centre and local agencies to make a public pledge to offer their support in ending violence against women and girls.
The Women’s Centre will be showcasing photographs of the “Women of the Cariboo” to help celebrate local women and their contributions to the community.
If anyone knows a woman they would like to celebrate, they can mail or e-mail a photograph of her to Box #1930, #102-475 Birch Ave.; 100 Mile House, B.C.; V0K 2E0, or send a digital copy to info@100milewomencentre.ca.
A purple ribbon campaign in recognition of International Women’s Day, which is meant to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality, is underway as a lead-up to the March 8 event.
Community members can purchase, by donation, purple ribbons at participating stores to show their support in ending violence in all relationships.
