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Can you believe it is November already?  While 2012 is officially whizzing by, many of our amazing Girls Coalition members are still revving up this school year with events, fundraisers, and creative new ways to support girls and young people in all areas of life.  This month, we hope you will take advantage of the numerous opportunities to work towards gender equity and girl empowerment throughout our region.  

 

Also, don't forget to LIKE our facebook page and FOLLOW us on  twitter.  Good things are happening in both places!

 
Sincerely,
Heather Mediate, Program Director
Alison Winters, Program Assistant  

 

 

Girls Coalition Southwestern Pennsylvania

info@girlscoalitionswpa.org or 412-253-3263 


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Community Cinema Film Screening - Solar Mamas

New innovations and opportunities to empower women, and their communities by extension, occur in some of the most unique ways.  Big ideas and dreams can become reality, but not without the perseverance to beat the odds.  How can a young, barely literate woman become a force for technological change in her community? Are women better at getting out of poverty than men? These questions are at the heart of Solar Mamas, which follows the path of a young Bedouin woman and the obstacles she encounters in her effort to bring the benefits of solar energy home. 

 

Rafea Ehnad is a 32-year-old mother of four who is among 27 women selected to learn how to wire and install solar panels as part of the Barefoot College in Tilonia, India. The group includes women from Kenya, Burkina Faso, Congo, Guatemala, Colombia, and Jordan, who develop a close camaraderie despite their differences in language and culture.  The story follows their struggles, successes, and ongoing obstacles as they work to provide bright futures through solar energy for their local communities.   

  

*SCREENING DATE, TIME, & LOCATION - TBA 

   

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Union Project - Dine Out, Drink UP Event

It's not too late to buy tickets for all the tasty opportunities to support Union Project THIS weekend!  For three days, E2 will host a series of dining experiences to benefit Union Project in their newly renovated event space.  What a great way to support not one, but TWO local hotspots doing incredible work in the worlds of art, community engagement, and food!

 

Things to get excited about:  

  • Delicious food prepared by E2 Chef - Kate Romane
  • Beer from Copper Kettle Brewing, CoStar Brewing, and local brewers BJ Woodworth and Scott Hoffman (Friday).
  • Beverage pairings provided by BRGR and the Brew Gentlemen (Saturday).
  • Handmade ceramic pints made by one of Union Project's many clay artists! 

WHEN: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - November 2nd, 3rd and 4th     (events held at various times)

WHERE: E2, 5904 Bryant Street, 15206 - Highland Park

 

Get your tickets HERE or call 412-363-4550 x21 for more information.

 

 

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WQED Multimedia & iQ: smartmedia - The Parent Institute 

Launch Party

Many parents know that it can be hard to navigate the sometimes rough waters of today's technology and media-saturated world.  Kids today spend more time with media than ever before, and many parents report that they don't feel confident finding high-quality digital media for their children. Join the celebration for the new launch of the Parent Institute - a new initiative brought to you by WQED Multimedia to help parents raise media-savvy kids!  The new Parent Institute will feature 6 hour-long broadcasts throughout 2013 related to parenting and the media. 

 

WHAT:  Live taping of the Parent Institute's first show rehearsal on "Girls and Media."  Reception immediately following. 

WHEN: Thursday, November 8th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

WHERE: WQED Multimedia's historic Fred Roger's Studio, 4802 Fifth Ave, 15213

 

Click HERE and enter the password, 

"parents" to save your seat! 

 

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Women for a Healthy Environment- Farm to Community Conference

Explore issues related to school lunches, food deserts, and how to connect local farmers to schools and to communities during this day-long conference.  Topics and conversations will be led by some of the nation's leading thinkers, as they share their experiences and insights on these important topics.  Two tracks will be offered for the day - Farm to School and Farm to Community. 

 

WHEN: Monday, November 12th from 8:30am - 4:00pm

WHERE: Regional Learning Alliance at Cranberry Woods, 850 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Township

COST: $30

TO REGISTERFor registration, click HERE.

 

For a full listing of workshop topics and panelists, click HERE.

  
 
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The Transition to Kindergarten -

Michelle Figlar, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children, will lead a lively discussion about the transition to Kindergarten. She will discuss kindergarten readiness, what to look for, and what to ask as you explore your options for kindergarten for your child. 

  

WHEN: Thursday, November 15th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

WHERE: Benjamin Fisher Gallery, The Ellis School

TO REGISTER:  Contact admissions@theellisschool.org for more information on how to sign-up. (Please RSVP by November 13. This event is for parents of Pre-Kindergarten children.)

 
 Click HERE to learn more about other
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YWCA Greater Pittsburgh- 21st Annual Racial Justice Awards Dinner

Join YWCA Greater Pittsburgh in celebrating the amazing work happening in our local communities and beyond in the fight for racial justice and equality.  Since 1991, the Racial Justice Awards have honored remarkable women, men, and organizations that have made lasting contributions to our region by helping eliminate racial inequity in everyday life. 

 

WHEN: Wednesday, November 14th at 6:30pm 

WHERE: Westin Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave,  Pittsburgh 15222

TO REGISTER: To be part of this important night, click HERE for more information. 

 

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High Tea Annual Meeting 

Don't miss the opportunity to get the inside scoop on all the latest things going on at the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, as well as hear about membership updates. 

 

WHEN: Thursday, November 29th from 3:00pm - 4:30pm

WHERE: YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, 305 Wood St, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh 15222

*RSVP for the YWCA Annual Meeting by clicking HERE

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Women and Girls Foundation - Annual Gala: Celebrating WoMEN!

For the first time in its history, the Women and Girls Foundation's annual event will honor the MEN who are working and helping to advance women's rights and opportunities in our region.  Gender equality can only be achieved by engaging every possible partner - women AND men -  and working together towards common goals and solutions.

 

WHEN: Saturday, December 1st, 2012 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

WHERE: August Wilson Center

 

To find out more information about this important event, 

and to buy tickets click HERE

 

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RESOURCES

 

tween trends

In a recent qualitative study of 11 and 12 year old boys and girls, we were surprised to learn that:

  • Both boys and girls consider their parents as their role models and biggest helpers in achieving goals. 
  • When asked about people they admire or want to be more like, more girls mentioned entertainers and most boys named professional athletes.
 
What does this say about the culture of goal setting and mentorship today? 
 

If you have any questions you'd like to explore among tweens, just contact info@tweentrends.com or rebecca@itwixie.com

The Girls Coalition is supported by the FISA Foundation.