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November

November 2

6 - 8:30 p.m.

Menopause Planned Parenthood of the Heartland,
Des Moines
$10.

November 5

5:30 p.m.

The Power of Her Des Moines Marriott, Des Moines Fee varies. Chrysalis Foundation. Speaker: Jackie Norris, former Iowan and now Senior Advisor to the Corporation for National and Community Service.
November 5-6 Way Up Conference. Women in Higher Education: Leading for Change West Des Monies Marriott, West Des Moines For more information, conact Doreen Hayek at doreen.hayek@uni.edu or Rhonda Pennings at rpennings@nwicc.edu.

November 6

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Iowa Gender-Specific Services Task Force Meeting Urbandale Public Library, Urbandale Kathy Nesteby, ICSW, kathy.nesteby@iowa.gov or (515) 281-6915.

November 7

11 a.m.

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Being a WAC Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, Des Moines Free and open to the public. For more information, call (515) 282-8060.
November 11 Veteran's Day. ICSW offices closed.    

November 11

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

STOP the Traffic: John Richmond on Human Trafficking University of Iowa, Iowa City Free and open to the public. For more information, call (319)341-0007
November 12 Cedar Valley Conference on Human Rights -- Struggle for Equal Rights: Path to Freedom Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo
$35. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights, (319)291-4441,
shelly.kruger@waterloo-ia.org.

November 12

3-6 p.m.

Des Moines Women on Boards Embassy Suites on the River, Des Moines
$75. For more information:
info@sharpupswing.com
or 952-400-0198. ICSW is one of the local sponsors.

November 12

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Off To A Good Start Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines $50. Iowa Public Health Association

November 13

12 noon - 1 p.m.

ICSW Lunch and Learn Greater Des Moines Partnership, Des Moines Free and open to the public. Joanne Parker, (515)281-4461 or (800)558-4427 for more information.
November 13 - 15 10th Annual Fall Harvest Gathering for Women in Sustainable Agriculture The Cedar Valley Resort, Whalan, MN Cost varies. Women, Food and Agriculture Network.

November 14

1:30 - 3 p.m.

Human Rights and Gender: Domestic and International Perspectives University of Iowa, Iowa City University of Iowa Center for Human Rights

November 15

3:30 p.m.

Silent Scream Fleur Cinema & Cafe, Des Moines Free and open to the public.
November 16 Iowa Nonprofit Summit State Historical Building, Des Moines With questions, contact richard-koontz@uiowa.edu.
November 17 Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Meeting Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines Free and open to the public. Joanne Parker, (515)281-4461 or (800)558-4427 for more information.

November 17

12 noon - 1p.m.

Friends of Iowa Women Prisoners Wesley United Methodist Church, Des Moines Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Vi Darsee at vddarsee@prodigy.net.

November 19

10 a.m. - 12 noon

2010 Amazing Seniors Polk County River Place, Des Moines Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services – Violence Prevention Programming for Seniors.

November 19

 

Faithful Voices: Statewide Conference on Marriage Equality First Christian Church, Des Moines Fee varies. Iowa Interfaith Alliance. Click here to register.

November 19, 20, 23

3 - 7 p.m.

SiHLE (Sistas Informing Healing Living Empowering) Allen Women's Health, Waterloo For more information, call (319) 235-5088 x.1.

December

December 1

9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Be Empowered: Building a Successful Future Wartburg College, Waverly Fee varies. For more information, contact Carla Coates at (319)352-8230 or carla.coates@wartburg.edu.

December 1

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Women's Alliance Education Event: Set the Agenda United Way, Des Moines Free but registration is required. Chrysalis Foundation.

December 4

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Iowa Gender-Specific Services Task Force Meeting Urbandale Public Library, Urbandale Kathy Nesteby, ICSW, kathy.nesteby@iowa.gov or (515) 281-6915.

December 8

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Eastern Iowa Women You Know Women You Want to Meet Iowa City $25. Friends of ICSW.

December 10

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Different Colors of Violence: Conference X
“The Power of Youth”
Grand View University, Des Moines. Session for High School Students. Free. Sponsored by Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
December 10-11 DMC Conference Chapter 8: Ending Racial Disparities

Jordan Creek Marriott Hotel, West Des Moines Fee varies. DMC Resource Center, National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice, (319)335-4965 .

December 11

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Different Colors of Violence: Conference X
“The Power of Youth”
Grand View University, Des Moines. Session for Middle School Students. Free. Sponsored by Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

December 14

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SEEKING SAFETY PART 2:
A Specialized Program
for Addressing Trauma and/or
Substance Abuse
Training in Facilitation
Polk County River Place, Des Moines $15. For those new to curriculum or who want a refresher. Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IowaCASA).

December 15

8:30 a.m. - 3 :30 pm.

 

SEEKING SAFETY PART 2:
A Specialized Program
for Addressing Trauma and/or
Substance Abuse
Training in Facilitation
Polk County River Place, Des Moines $15. Advanced training for those facilitating groups & afternoon guided discussion. Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IowaCASA)
December 15 Friends of Iowa Women Prisoners Wesley United Methodist Church, Des Moines Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Vi Darsee at vddarsee@prodigy.net.

January

January 19

12 noon - 1p.m.

Friends of Iowa Women Prisoners Wesley United Methodist Church, Des Moines Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Vi Darsee at vddarsee@prodigy.net.
January 21 DHR Legislative Breakfast and Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Meeting State Capitol, Des Moines Free and open to the public. Joanne Parker, (515)281-4461 or (800)558-4427 for more information.

Upcoming

March 9 Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Meeting Location TBD Free and open to the public. Joanne Parker, (515)281-4461 or (800)558-4427 for more information.
March 18-19 Beyond Rubies Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids Fee varies.

April 23

7:30 p.m.

Lilly Ledbetter Iowa State University, Ames AAUW For more information, contact Diane Patton.

April 29-30 Women and Girls' Organizational Summit Central Iowa, TBD Friends of ICSW and ICSW. Look for more details soon!
May 4 Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Meeting Location TBD Free and open to the public. Joanne Parker, (515)281-4461 or (800)558-4427 for more information.