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The Midwife Center for Birth and Women's Health: Open House
The Midwife Center invites you to join staff, friends, board members and clients for an open house on Thursday, March 7th to celebrate Kathy McKain, CNM's 25th year at The Midwife Center AND her 55th birthday! Also joining will be new midwife fellows Annie McFarlane, CNM and Kellie Northam, CNM. Stop on by to meet the new fellows and celebrate Kathy's 25 years of caring for women and their families at The Midwife Center.
Light refreshments will be served, and children and family members are welcome to attend.
Where: The Midwife Center, 2825 Penn Avenue in the Strip District
When: Thursday, March 7th from 4:15-6:15pm.
Click HERE for more information.
YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH - Girl Rising Screening and Panel Discussion
In celebration of International Women's Day be among the first to see excerpts from Girl Rising. This gripping documentary tells the unforgettable stories of nine girls from different countries around the world who face a variety of challenges--from arranged marriages to child slavery.
Following the screening of select scenes from the film, a panel of education experts from around the world will share insights on the challenges that girls face in seeking education.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Bricolage, 937 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh
REGISTER: Registration is FREE, but space is limited.
Click HERE to register for this
screening and discussion.
 CENTER FOR VICTIMS - Peace it Together Community Initiative and Peace Partner Awards Ceremony
In an effort to recognize that all people desire the same things for their families - safe homes, neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces - join the Center for Victims for the 8th annual Peace it Together event. This event was created as a way to support and recognize community members who are currently acting as part of the solution in working towards peace for all people. The Peace Partner Awards honor those persons and organizations who, through their work or services, help individuals, families, and communities heal from violence and crime and therefore embody the spirit of PITCI by resolving conflict, restoring relationships, and peaceful communities in the Greater Pittsburgh region.
Reception and Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Click HERE for more information about the
event and to register.
 WQED MULTIMEDIA - iQ: smartparent, "Girls Growing Up with Media"
WQED's iQ: smartparent series thoughtfully considers different topics related to parenting and media. You're invited to join the live studio audience and learn from experts about how to raise media-savvy kids at the second episode of iQ: smartparent, "Girls Growing Up With Media." Questions to consider this episode will include; How are girls portrayed in the media? How does this impact their decisions, behaviors, and sense of self? Join in and explore these topics and offer some iQ: smartparent advice on how to talk with your children about gender inequity in the media.
Featuring M. Gigi Durham, PhD, author of The Lolita Effect, and professor of journalism and mass communication at the University of Iowa; Rebecca Gaynier,founder of iTwixie.com; and Jennifer Stancil, Executive Director of Educational Partnerships at WQED. Hosted by Dr. Deborah Gilboa, a Board Certified Family Physician, mother of four, and professional parenting speaker and writer. WHEN: Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 from 6:30 - 8:00pm (seating begins promptly at 6:30pm, live taping begins at 7:00pm) WHERE: WQED Multimedia's historic Fred Rogers Studio, 4802 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Click HERE to register!
Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry - Body Image and the Media Discover 8 strategies which will empower girls in today's media saturated world. Girls need activities which develop their talents, skills, and abilities rather than emphasize physical appearance. Help to counteract the significant drop in self-esteem that begins in 4th grade and continues through adolescence. FOUR WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE: Workshop 1 WHEN: Wednesday, April 3 from 7:00 - 8:30pm WHERE: Memorial Park Church, Clayton Center, 8800 Peebles Road Allison Park, PA 15101 REGISTER: email mdaniel@memorialparkchurch.org Workshop 2
WHEN: Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
WHERE: Cranberry Public Library Meeting Room, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, 16066
REGISTER: email rtroianos@bcfls.org
Workshop 3
WHEN: Monday, April 22 from 7:00 - 8:30pm
WHERE: Saints John and Paul Church, Cardinal DiNardo Center, 2586 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
REGISTER: email kmasters@stsjohnandpaul.org
Workshop 4
WHEN: Sunday, April 28 * 7:00 - 8:30pm
WHERE: St. Paul's Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
REGISTER: email tweisner@stpaulsumc.com This series is sponsored by Women of Southwestern PA | 
