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AWAIC's Summer Solstice

The 20th annual Summer Soltice Festival will be held June 20th & 21st at the East end of the Delaney Park Strip (between E & F Streets along 9th & 10th Avenue). 

Volunteers like you make this event possible!  Bring your family, friends and ideas and join us for Summer Solstice volunteer meetings, held at AWAIC (100 W. 13th Avenue) on Thursday, June 5th, 12th and 19th from 5:30 to 6:30pm.   The volunteer sign up sheet is available online.
Please call 743-5727 with questions or visit www.awaic.org.

AWAIC's Summer Volunteer Training
will prepare potential volunteers to work with survivors of domestic violence.  Opportunities will be available to answer our 24-hour crisis line, work with Children's Advocates to run our children's groups, or assist survivors at the courthouse with protective orders.  If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of families in crisis from domestic violence, this is a great chance to become involved! 

Sessions are June 17th, 19th & 26th from 6 to 9pm and June 28th from 9am to 4pm. 
Please call 743-5715 for more information or visit www.awaic.org.  


Northwest Women of Color and Allies




WorldWide
International Women's Congresses

To join with other Alaskan women, contact:
Barbara Belknap, 907-209-8602.

FMIC: Clare Peterson; Kathe Schaaf; Barbara Belknap, or Alaska Women's Network.

For information on a Fifth Women's World Conference, visit www.millionthcircle.org


Anchorage

AWAIC
Calendar of Events
FMIC: AWAIC Development Coordinator

Thursdays, 6-8pm
Alaska Women Write
(new location)
Downtown Anchorage
917 W. 12th St.

ALASKA WOMEN WRITE, A Group of word-loving-women!

Alaska Women Write is a group of word loving women who meet weekly to edit, critique and enjoy our writing. We meet each Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at 917 W. 12th St. in downtown Anchorage.

This gentle group of women share information about getting published, local events of interest and our writing adventures. Location may be changing this summer.

FMIC: Dee Gould
or call 907/258-3179

First Fridays:
Art Walk
5:30 - 8 p.m.
Local Art Galleries
Local art galleries and many small shops participate by featuring a new artist solo show or group show. Enjoy food, socialize and find great artwork! First Friday of each month, year-round.
Map

Breast Cancer Support Group
Last Monday of Each Month, 7 - 9 PM at the Alaska Regional Cancer Resource Center, Medical Office Building B, Suite 220, Anchorage. Come together with other women in a safe and caring environment to share your feelings, experiences and support, or voice your concerns and learn about resources and treatments.
FMIC: 264-1579.

Anchorage YWCA:
Recent and ongoing programs include Women's Health Issues, Financial Issues for Women, ENCOREplus, breast and cervical cancer education, outreach, and screening program, Native Mother/Daughter Program for 6th grade girls and their moms, the Female Minority Leadership Conference for junior high school girls and WOMEN$fund, a micro-lending program for women who want to start their own businesses.
Call 274-1572 for more information.


Dillingham
SAFE in Dillingham
Women are invited to participate in our Thursday night support group, which includes dinner, steam and group discussion. Transportation and childcare provided upon prior arrangement. Group starts at 7:00 p.m. and runs until 9:00 p.m.
FMIC: E.J. Essic at 842-2320.

Fairbanks
Single Parent Support Group
The UAF Women's Center in Fairbanks hosts the Single Parent Support Group every two weeks on Thursday from 5--6 p.m.
FMIC: 907.474.6360.

Homer/Kachemak Bay
Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference



Juneau
Juneau's National Organization for Women

Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition