2007 Calendar of Events and Programs.
Click on a month to see what is going on in Silicon Valley.

'Metamorphosis' Works by women artists who have survived breast cancer
By Michele Chandler
Green Rice Gallery,
300 S. First St., Suite 310, San Jose (entrance and parking on Second Street)
Admission Free
Information (408) 455-0175 or www.greenricegallerycom

INSPIRATIONAL STORIES AND IMAGES OF WOMEN WHO ARE CHANGING THE WORLD

Across the world, local women are helping one another tackle the problems that darken their lives – domestic violence, sex trafficking, war, poverty, illiteracy, discrimination, inequality, malnutrition and disease. Through interviews with 129 women in 15 countries, photojournalist Gianturco discovered that though they may lack material resources, these women possess a wealth of an even more precious resource: imagination. Join Gianturco and Global Fund for Women President Ramdas for an inspiring evening of stories and images depicting women's powerful efforts to change the world.

Free for Members, $12 for Global Fund for Women Members, $18 for Non-Members |
In association with the Global Fund for Women

595 Market St., 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 597-6700
Fax: (415) 597-6729
https://www.commonwealthclub.org/reservations/index.php

The California legislature overwhelmingly passed SB 94 , a critical piece of
legislation that would increase reimbursement rates for vital family planning
services and increase access to time-sensitive care for low-income women
throughout the state.  The bill is now on the Governor's desk and he must
sign SB 94 into law this year!
This bill would be one of the first steps toward increasing access to healthcare
for thousands of Californians.

Governor's San Francisco Office, McAllister between Polk and Larkin
Maya Ingram
Public Affairs Manager
Planned Parenthood Golden Gate
415.202.7225

October 6, 2007 2:00 pm

Lisa Maatz, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations for the American Association of University Women, will speak about her experience as a lobbyist in Washington, DC, and address grass roots advocacy and its impact.  She will discuss critical women’s public policy issues, what’s at stake in the 2008 election for women, and share her experiences in helping to further legislation that supports the future of women and their families. Open to the public

NASA Ames Research Center, 1 NASA Parkway, Bldg. 943,
Moffett Field, CA.
Contact Gloria Leonard, 408-995-5128, for further information

A Practical Framework for Positive Social Change:
"Global problems seem insurmountable; poverty, injustice, and environmental decay demand attention. Nevertheless, hope persists. The beginning of change is the recognition that things can be different. Next comes a drive toward empowerment, an action plan, and the development of effective programs and organizations based on vision and principles." So writes Anne Firth Murray, author of Paradigm Found: Leading and Managing for Positive Change and Founding President of The Global Fund for Women. Drawing on her extensive experience in the international philanthropic world and particularly on the founding and growth of The Global Fund for Women, Murray provides practical advice for others who want to effect positive change.

PARADIGM FOUND: Leading and Managing for Positive Change is both a personal story and a handbook for positive change, leading the reader through the journey from the beginning of an organization to the transition from its founding leadership. The spiral images that appear on the cover of Paradigm Found are "koru" which, in the Maori language of New Zealand, symbolize not only the unfolding of the fern frond striving toward the light but also a new beginning, renewal, and hope for the future. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Santa Clara University
Benson Center Lower Level, California Mi
Santa Clara

The topic is Women Leading Innovation
'Innovation' is today's buzzword - considered integral to an organization's culture, it's competitive advantage. As women rise in leadership positions in the tech companies in Silicon Valley, how are they approaching the question of culture and innovation? How have they successfully navigated the challenges of advancement in today's high tech companies? What is their advice to the rest of us? These are other questions will be addressed by this month's esteemed panel including:

• Moderator Beata Lewis , Bridging Lives
• Panelist Maria Alvarez , Chief of Staff, Search and Advertising Technology Group, Yahoo! Inc.
• Panelist Claudia Backus , Director of Marketing, Motorola
• Panelist Jenny Dormoy , Director Customer Deployability, EMC
• Panelist Marie Tahir , Director of Technology Innovation Group, Intuit

EMC Corporation, 2831 Mission College Boulevard in Santa Clara.

Friday, October 12, 2007 8:30 am — 2:00 pm

The purpose of this free conference is to create a forum where allied professionals and
community members can share their concerns about this problem and what is being
done in our County to address it. You will also learn best-practices for effective outreach from experts in the field.
Conference Speakers:
Keynote, Dr. Sujata Warrier, Director of the New York City Program of the New York State Office
for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and a co-founder of the first domestic violence program for South Asian women in the United States.
The Panel Discussion following Dr. Warrier’s presentation will be comprised of representatives
from traditionally underserved communities.
College of San Mateo

For more information, contact the Office of Supervisor Mark Church: (650) 363-4571 or
send an email to: DomesticViolenceConference@co.sanmateo.ca

For the planting of our "Peace Tree" in commemoration of our community members that have experienced violence and to serve as a place of peaceful contemplation for survivors of violence and their advocates.

San Jose's Discovery Meadow
(downtown San Jose near the Children's Discovery Museum)
Email hpeterson@ywca-sv.org for more details.  

For more information on the YWCA of Silicon Valley Week Without Violence  
please go to   www.ywca-sv.org

Women’s Health Partnership of Community Health Partnership would like to invite your agency to host an exhibit at the 9 th Annual Jane Gremmell Cancer Symposium.
What: Host an exhibit at the 9 th Annual Jane Gremmell Cancer Symposium
Where: Decathlon Club, 3250 Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA
Theme: Closing the Gap: Addressing Health Disparities in Underserved Populations

For questions or more information, please contact Vida Fereydouni, WHP Health Educator II
at (408) 556-6605 ext. 224 or via email at vida@chpscc.org.

Older Adult Resource Center 1st Year Anniversary Celebration!
There will be a Resource Fair offering information on services for older adults, families and caregivers. This free event is open to everyone, so please join us for refreshments, door prizes, and more
Almaden Winery Center
5370 Chambertin Dr., 95118
For more information, please call (408) 979-7911.

17th Annual YWCA Luncheon
Athlete and innovator Billie Jean King will be the keynote speaker at this year's fundraising luncheon. Suggested donation is $150, which supports programs the YWCA provides to empower more than 24,000 women, children and families.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
More Information: Visit www.ywca-sv.org

San Jose's 10th Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence

Denise Brown will be the featured speaker at this event.
The program will consist of a Victim's Tribute, a 1.8 mile Walk Procession
through Downtown, and a Community Lunch and Resource Fair.
City Hall Rotunda,
200 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose

Friday, October 26th

Community Solutions will be hosting Historias de Mi Madre in honor of
Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Perla Flores, Program Director DV/SA
Community Solutions
408-776-6294Phone
408-778-9672 Fax perlaf@communitysolutions.org

Saturday, October 27, 2007 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Senator Elaine Alquist

Invites You to Attend  A Free Women's Health Forum "Living with Change"
Come and Learn About: Current and Future Health Care Issues, Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Information, Free Health Services

Health Fair (free shots and screenings):
Flu Shots, Breast Cancer Prevention, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Glucose, Body Mass Index,   Healthy Families
National Hispanic University
14271 Story Road
San Jose, CA
To RSVP or for more information,
please contact the San Jose office at (408) 286-8318.

For home care providers, preschool teachers, individuals who care for young children and community women interested in personal and professional development and child development topics . Workshops, resources/vendor fair, keynote speakers, networking luncheon and entertainment. Program in Spanish only. College credit available.
For more information contact Elizabeth Ramirez Sharpe at info@mujeramujer.us

"A Day at the Races 2007" Buffet Luncheon in the Turf Club (included in price of ticket)
Bay Meadows Racetrack
$35.00 per Adult - Children 15 & under $10.00 - Under age 5 free
CONTACT:    Jerreece JACKSON, WPC Fundraising Chairperson
Home:  (408) 729-6048 E-Mail: jerreece@msn.com,
Bernice Willis (408) 238-8613, Donna McCraney (408) 757-3830
Charlotte Eutsey (510) 581 7100 Sherry Winfrey (916)682-8915
Free General Parking or $3.00 Valet Parking (Regular $7.00)

Each year 1,000+ teen girls gather with 500+ professional women for the most powerful
and respected girls' conference in the country: GFC's Girl Summit.
Together girls gain the self-esteem, skills and resources it takes to change the world!
Throughout the day, girls are inspired by speakers, performers, social change workshops and--most importantly--each other.
San Jose Convention Center
for more informaion, visit www.girlsforachange.org

Domestic Violence Information & Resources Workshop
Who Should Attend this FREE Workshop?
♦ Victims of domestic violence
♦ Individuals who are in abusive relationships
♦ Family members & others affected by domestic violence
♦ People with a personal or professional interest

Free interpreters in American Sign Language
Free dinner for you and your family
Free child supervision

Palo Alto High School, Large Gym
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, California 94301
For questions email dvirworkshops@gmail.com
or call 408-541-6100, extension 122/Paula