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Each month the branch holds an activity open to the entire branch. The program usually focuses on current issues of interests. Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May Fall Membership Brunch
Saturday, September 10 San Ramon Community Center, Terrace Room 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Greet old friends, make new friends,
sign up for one of the many interest groups,
enjoy a delicious catered brunch and hear about our community programs.
Cost: $10/Members; No Charge/Guests.
The program will include a guest speaker. Featured speakers from Tech Trek and Renaissance Scholars Program.
Margie Goldware 925 820-8456 Candidates' Forum program
Thursday, October 6 San Ramon Community Center 7:00 pm
Stella Hadjimarkos 925 8735-1441 Social & Potluck Supper
Monday, November 14 San Ramon Library Set Up @ 5:30 PM; Dinner @ 6:00 PM Shadow Hills Cabana 1001 El Capitan Drive, Danville Share your favorite AAUW memory or memento with us! Tell us why you join AAUW year after year and share your ideas about how to get involved. Let our new members know what opportunities they have available to them!
RSVP to Margie Goldware 925 820-8456 Holiday Silent Auction & Botique
Monday, December 5 San Ramon Library 7:00 pm - 8:30 PM
Bring your friends and neighbors for a fun evening. Start your holiday shopping early while enjoying
light appetizers and dessers. Everyone is weocome!
Stella Hadjimarkos 925 8735-1441 Third Annual Women in Film
Temple Grandin Discussion Led by Beverly Swann, M.A. Saturday, January 21 Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon Doors Open 6:30 pm, Film at 7:00 pm
The film depicts the early life of Temple Grandin, now a
world-famous professor at Colorado State University, who
is renowned for her contributions to animal science and
for causing sweeping changes in the humane treatment of
cattle raised for human consumption. Grandin is equally
recognized for her advocacy for individuals—and their
families—who face the challenges of living with autism.
Beverly Swann, M.A., a psychotherapist who practices in Pleasant Hill and Concord, will provide commentary during the intermission and lead a brief discussion of how Temple Grandin overcame seemingly impossible challenges in childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. Not only did Grandin have a brain disorder that is poorly understood to this day, she chose to enter a discipline that was almost exclusively the domain of men. Tickets are $25, and are tax-deductible. To purchase, call (925) 973-3343 or go to http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/parks/theater/default.htm. Refreshments will be served at the intermission.
Human Trafficking
Sunday, January 29 Lafayette Library 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette 2:00 PM
A state Department report states that 14,000 cases of Human Trafficking were reported in the US in 2009.
California is one of the largest destination states with 43% of international trafficking taking place here.
To highlight an awareness of this issue and find ways to deal with it constructively and proactively in our communities, the Contra Costa County Interbranch Council of AAUW (American Association of University Women) has joined with the Contra Costa County Commission for Women to bring you an informative program. Three dynamic speakers will discuss various aspects of HUMAN TRAFFICKING on Sunday, January 29th at the Lafayette Library. The event is free and begins at 2 pm. Jennifer Alderete, Special Agent for Homeland Security Investigations, is currently assigned to the Human Trafficking and Smuggling Group where she investigates cases involving forced labor and human trafficking. She will talk about the laws involved and how the various governmental agencies work together. Cindy Liou is a staff attorney with Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach - the only legal organization in California to provide comprehensive legal services to victims of human trafficking. The U.S. Department of Justice has selected it as one of only 3 programs in the entire country to be replicated on a national basis. Ms. Liou will share some stories from clients. Caritas Foster with the Holy Family Sisters has dedicated her ministry to educating the public on trafficking. She is a member of Cross Bay Collaborative which was recently funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. She will suggest some practical ways for the general public to help victims of the trafficking. The public is invited to attend. Any questions, contact Tena at 925 837-0826. She's All That Conference
Saturday, February 11 San Ramon Valley High School, 501 Danville Blvd, Danville 7:00 pm - 8:30 PM
Our branch has co-sponsored this event with the
Soroptimists for three years now. If you can volunteer a
few hours (the entire day is not necessary), it would be
appreciated. Most volunteers will be observing and
assisting in the workshop. Contact Holly Ito
if you can volunteer a couple of
hours.
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