Womens History Month in Lincoln City, On The Central Oregon Coast

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March is once again Women’s History Month

Throughout the country, Universities, Organizations, Libraries, Museums, Cities, Counties, States and many others will focus attention on the accomplishments of individual women as well as the impact of Women in U.S. History,

As recently as the 1970’s women’s history was virtually non-existent in our k-12 curriculum. Since then, town-by -town, a light has shown on the strength, ingenuity, fortitude, intelligence and bravery of U.S. women and how profoundly they have profoundly impacted and continue to impact the growth and prosperity of this great nation.

Lincoln City is once again taking a leading role, in highlighting the accomplishments of Oregon’s historic and unsung women, alike. We hope you will join us this March and learn about these pioneering Americans.

Lincoln City’s Month Long Women’s History Month Highlights – March 2010

Please note that in addition to the events below, from time-to-time, new activities and exhibits are added, so please check back again to see what’s new. Contact Sandy Pfaff with any questions or suggestions:

March 13th: TEN REMARKABLE WOMEN: An Interactive Adventure

Meet 10 remarkable women who were important to the Lincoln City area, Learn about and interact with such pioneer and Native American women as Connie Hansen, founder of the Connie Hansen Garden, and former Lincoln City mayor Alice Sim. Held at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum on March 13 at 1 p.m., the program will include meeting and interacting with these strong women, portrayed by actors and represented on keepsake art posters.

March 20th: GENDER DISCRIMINATION

The following week, the museum is presenting a program on gender discrimination in the Oregon penal system.

March 27th: CULINARY INSPIRATION FROM JULIA CHILD

Saturday 11:00am to 2:00pm
Instructor: Sharon Wiest
Class: Celebrating Spring: Julia Style!
In this demonstration-style class Chef Sharon will pay homage to Women's History Month...and the woman that launched a culinary craze, Julia Child.
Menu: Petits choux au fromage (cheese puffs,) green salad with viniagrette, moules a la mariniere (mussels steamed with wine,) navarin printanier (lamb stew with spring vegetables,) and creme brulee
Cost: $50, meal and wine included

All of March - FREE SWIM at the Lincoln City Rec Center

During March, anyone who mentions Women's History Month to the front desk gets a FREE SWIM!

Maude Walling Wanker art exhibit

Location to be determined.

March 20 & 21: Linda Henley-Smith

Speaking and workshop appearance by Linda Henley-Smith, the "Laugh Lady" from Phoenix, AZ. www.lindahenley-smith.com. Linda will present "I Am Woman. I Am Strong. I Am Invincible. I Am Pooped!" The presentation is humorous and deals with how women power through all challenges- the power of having an "attitude of altitude" and living a "but" - kickin' life, which is ridding ourselves of excuses and moving on with life.

Enjoy the FREE presentation at the Glass Studio on Saturday March 20th at 2:30 p.m. or Sunday March 21st at 11:00 a.m. at the Culinary Center.

Bijou Theatre Showings

Film documentary on the Suffragettes on March 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Just $2 per ticket.

Other Notable Films/Videos

Great Women Artists 3-DVD Set
This series of programs presents an in-depth look at some of the greatest women artists of all time. Also features spectacular imagery and many rare historical photographs. The set includes Mary Cassatt, Frida Kahlo, and Georgia O'Keeffe. This program contains 3 DVDs!!!

The Suffragettes
This is the story of the late nineteenth century movement to win voting rights for women in the United Kingdom. At its head was the redoubtable Emmeline Pankhurst. The women who fought – and in some cases died – for the right to vote came to be known as the Suffragettes. Mrs. Pankhurst herself was imprisoned several times in pursuit of the cause which was only won in 1928 – the year all women over twenty-one achieved the right to vote. It was also the year of Emmeline Pankhurst’s death.

This informative program chronicles both the complete Suffragettes story and provides insights into gender politics, human rights, and the struggle for equality. With authentic reconstructions including the first Suffragette march, dramatized contemporary ‘eye-witness’ accounts. period images, photography and film footage.