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Greetings!
Summer is such a great time to get to know your own backyard. We invite you to come visit the museum this summer during our public hours of noon to 4PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Browse the exhibits and our library of over 4000 books based in and on feminist history, activism and accomplishments. We look forward to seeing you here or at one of our summer events.
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Saturday, July 25th at 2pm
FINDING THE HUMOR IN ROMANCE - Meet Romance Writer, Mary Leo (Part of our continuing Author Series)
 Meet Mary Leo, San Diego resident via Chicago. She writes fun, hip, contemporary stories that are designed to bring a smile to your face.
Her latest release, "Cabin Fever", hit the book stores in February. It's part of the Mediterranean Nights series from Harlequin, and she is thrilled to be a part of it! Cabin Fever is book nine in the series and takes place in the Caribbean onboard the cruise ship, Alexandra's Dream. The story is filled with intrigue, love and laughter, plus a helping of island lust.
Program: 2pm Refreshments will be served. Call the museum to reserve your space. 619 233-7963
LOCATION: Women's History Museum
2323 Broadway, Suite 107, 92102
at the corner of 23rd and Broadway in historic Golden Hill.
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Friday, July 17, 200912:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Women & Wealth
Strategies to Thrive in Tough Economic Times
Women face unique challenges when it comes to financial security. To address this issue, join the California Women's Legislative Caucus, the California Commission on the Status of Women, the California Women's Agenda and the New America Foundation's Asset Building Program for a lunchtime discussion on how financial empowerment strategies can create asset ownership and savings opportunities for women throughout California who aspire to be financially secure. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park Go HERE TO RSVP |
 Friday, July 17 7:30 pm - $5.00
at the Centro Cultural de la Raza
Movies That Matter presents
Against the Grain: An Artists' Survival Guide to Peru
Screening and Discussion with Director Ann Kaneko
Ann-Kaneko's award-winning documentary about four artists creating art and social commentary in Fujimori's Peru.
If artists are the conscience of a nation, what do you do when your government wants to silence you?
Ann shot this on a Fulbright in Peru 2001-2002. Ann is Japanese-American and has produced several documentaries. She now lives and teaches film in Los Angeles. The film includes a profile of one female Peruvian artist and one Japanese-Peruvian artist
CENTRO CULTURAL DE LA RAZA
Balboa Park
2125 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
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 SAVE THE DATE Saturday, August 29
3rd Annual Suffrage Parade and Ball
4pm Parade across the Laurel Street Bridge in Balboa Park - Dress as suffragists or just watch
6pm Dinner and Dance
Journey to the 1930's
with the Sue Palmer Orchestra - Marathon Dance and Costume Contest - Historical Reenactments - Vintage Cars - Cuisine and Music
LOCATION: Parade at 4 across Laurel Street Bridge, Balboa Park / Dinner and Dance at 6pm, Balboa Park Club Ballroom, Balboa Park
$25 to $30 Tickets go on sale JULY 15 on our WEB SITE or by calling the museum at 619 233-7963. Group Rates are available. Guests of Honor, Congresswoman, Susan Davis, Judy "The Beauty" Forman and Gracia Molina de Pick.
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