Mayor Cocchiola Announces 2010 Women's Initiative Programs in Celebration of Women's History Month
posted: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Joanne Cocchiola
Mayor
Township of Nutley, Dept. of Public Affairs149 Chestnut Street
Nutley, NJ 07110
US
Office #: (973) 284-4972
Fax #: (973) 661-9411
Mayor Cocchiola Announces 2010 Women’s Initiative Programs in Celebration of Women’s History Month
Nutley, New Jersey – Mayor Joanne Cocchiola and the Women’s Initiative of Nutley (WIN) recently announced their plans to once again celebrate the lives and accomplishments of women during Women’s History Month this coming March, 2010. The mission of WIN, formed by the Mayor in 2002, is to celebrate the many successful roles that women have taken on over the years in our state and in our Township through educational and entertaining programs.
“March is a time for celebration, and is a wonderful month for women of Nutley,” quoted Mayor Joanne Cocchiola. It’s a time to showcase the unique talents of our mothers, sisters, girlfriends and neighbors. I hope that everyone enjoys the programs that the WIN committee has worked so hard to put together,” added Cocchiola.
The 2010 Women’s History Month lineup includes:
March 4 March 11 | American Association of University Women, Nutley Branch invites everyone to celebrate both International Women’s Day and Women’sHistory Month at this one night event inspired by stories from the NY Times bestseller, “Half the Sky”. The Movie, “Half the Sky” by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn, will be shown on Thursday, March, 4that 7:30PM at the AMC Clifton Commons Movie Theatre. Ticket price is $12.50. “Half the Sky” follows the stories of extraordinary women around the world as they struggle to overcome oppression. An Evening with Marian Fontana, author of the novel, “A Widows Walk”, and, the soon to be released novel, “In the Middle of the Bed”. A Widows Walk begins on September 11. 2001, her son’s second day of kindergarten and her eighth wedding anniversary, when Fontana lost her husband, Dave, a firefighter with the elite Squad 1 in Brooklyn, in the World Trade Center Attack. “The Middle of the Bed continues Fontana’s deeply personal story of resilience as she copes with the daily demands of single parenthood, the stress of work and her conflicted emotions of betrayal, fear, and loneliness in the face of dating again. Through it all, Marian’s irrepressible humor is her best armor, and evidence of her buoyant strength. Janine Strafaci of News 12 will moderate the evening, and a Venetian reception will follow. Nutley Public Library 7:00PM |
March 18 &19 March 22 | “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer”. The Nutley Women's Initiative is joining with the Nutley Little Theatre and the Franklin Reformed Church in a theatrical performance to benefit "The Safe House," a shelter for battered women in Belleville. The production, "A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer: Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls," will be presented on Thursday and Friday, March 18-19. Admission will be $12. The play will be performed at the Franklin Reformed Church, 45 Hillside Crescent, Nutley. Dining Etiquette Program for Nutley High School Girls Hosted by St. Peters College. Nutley High School Students, selected by their advisors will receive instruction on the proper way to dine in a formal dining setting. |
March 23 | Car Maintenance & General Maintenance Program For Women, and car seat safety check sponsored by Nutley Auto, 66 Washington Avenue, Nutley 6pm to 9pm. Learn to understand the reasons behind maintaining your vehicle. Wine and cheese will be served. Pre-Registration is appreciated; call 973-667-0500 ext. 117 |
March 25 March 27 | Personal Safety Class for Women The Cost of Personal Safety is Priceless. How to Identify a Potential Threat, including safety tips, tactics and self awareness. The class will be taught by SFC Glenn L. Darden, NJ State Police. To be held at the Department of Public Affairs, 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, 7:30PM. Enjoy a concert with Musical Cheers, an all female vocal quartet, at the Nutley Public Library on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. This talented quartet of Essex county women will perform a variety of popular, Broadway, Hebrew and classical songs, both a cappella and with piano accompaniment. The group has performed at local charity events, at Yogi Berra Stadium, at area temples, and its members have performed with choral societies and directed local musical productions. |
The popular Women’s Initiative panel presentation is also back to speak to 5th and 6th grade elementary school students within our Nutley school district. The panel is a great, hands-on learning tool for students who will be treated to hearing life experiences of women in various professions such as an insurance executive, salon owner, real estate broker, scientist and Television Sports Producer. Scheduled panel dates are as follows: Lincoln School – March 9; Radcliffe School – March 11; Spring Garden School – March 15; Washington School – March 18; and, Yantacaw School – March 30.
Also featured during the month is a Women’s History Month display at the Nutley Public Library.
Detailed information about each individual event will be featured on the Nutley Township website and local publications throughout the month of March. You can also call the Department of Public Affairs at 973-284-4975 for further information or questions.
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