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Organizing an event for women? Let us help you promote it! To request a listing: events@awakenedwoman.com. Reasonable rates. ReCreating Motherhood Conference in South Australia Friday 10th May, 2002   There are many different stories of being a mother. Do you know any mothers who live the romantic fantasy life depicted in the ads for Mothering Sunday!? How do mothers do the work they do? Is that work valued by society? This conference has been planned to offer an alternative to flowers and chocolates on mother's day through providing a forum of acknowledgement, appreciation and celebration of the many stories of mother's. It is intended to be a conference for mothers and those who work with mothers, to increase the appreciation of the complex role and tasks of motherhood. The conference offers an exciting and rewarding programme that will suit diverse groups attending. Limited Childcare places are available for children under 4 years. Bookings are essential. Please call Ceridwyn Owen (ph 8344 7530) before Wednesday 1st May to secure a place. Lunch and refreshments provided. Fullarton Park Centre is disability friendly and has facilities for mothers and babies. Registrations by Wed 1st May, 2002 Contact: Tara Fechner, School of Occupational Therapy University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471 Adelaide SA 5001 Ph: 8302 2693   THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN (NCRW) 2002 ANNUAL CONFERENCE FACING GLOBAL AND NATIONAL CRISES: WOMEN DEFINE HUMAN SECURITY Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, June 1, 2002 The Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue at 45th Street, New York City Speakers Include: Charlotte Bunch Center for Women's Global Leadership Helen Caldicott Anti-nuclear Activist Eleanor Smeal Feminist Majority Foundation Sima Wali Refugee Women in Development   The world at the beginning of the 21st century is marked by growing crises - deepening disparities in wealth across the globe; the eruption of violence and terror in the name of ethnic, nationalistic, and religious identitiesand differences; the economic and social dislocation of whole populations;the increased trafficking of drugs, arms, and people - especially women and children. Join researchers, activists, policy analysts, educators, funders, and the media to assess the global and national ramifications of these forces and the complex tensions they create, and to define an "architecture of interventions" to achieve greater human security for women, children, and men.   FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT CONFERENCE FEES AND REGISTRATION,PLEASE VISIT THE NCRW WEBSITE AT WWW.NCRW.ORG, E-MAIL NCRW@NCRW.ORG, OR CALL 212/785-7335, EXTENSION 10.   Soulwork for Sisters: A Women's Spirituality Class  Led by Luisah Teish   Tuesday Nights January 22-June 25, 2002 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $85.00 a month   at the University of Creation Spirituality 2141 Broadway ( at the corner of 22nd St) in downtown Oakland. In the Rumi room    Class includes : Ancestor Reverence, Orisha Studies, Moon Work Song, Chants and Movement Public and Private Rituals Sacred Art Projects, Cultural events.  Call/email/ or attend a session to enroll. If you know a woman who wants to learn new things ,to grow spiritually , and share her experience with others, please invite her to attend. Enrollment limited to 20 women. All ages welcomed. No prior ritual experience necessary. GODDESS IS ALIVE! SPRING SERIES 2002 SCHEDULE   May 7 -- Lucia Birnbaum Talking about her new book "Dark mother, African Origins and Godmothers" Please join us in the festivities which will include readings by Lucia, community "offerings" of readings, performance, art and celebratory food and drink!   Goddess is Alive! is held in women's space, Tuesdays, 7:00 -- 9:30 PM Montclair Women‚s Cultural Arts Center 1650 Mountain Blvd. (Thornhill exit off HWY 13) Oakland, California $20 Regular admission, $15 students, $80 for entire series. No one turned away for lack of funds. For more information see www.serpentina.com , email djenett@serpentina.com or call 650-325-2761 STORIES AND STRATEGIES NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE AND SOCIAL CHANGE WAR RESISTERS' INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 4-10 August 2002 Dublin City University DUBLIN, IRELAND 4-10 August 2002 War Resisters' International provides a strong organizational base for the conference. WRI which was founded in 1921, is a network of pacifists and nonviolent activists on every continent, who work to end war and the causes of war. WRI members are active in over 90 Sections and Associates situated in more than 45 countries. With its long history and broad network, WRI serves as a central gathering point for a broad community of concerned and active citizens. You can download a registration form and flyer in pdf format from the website: http://www.wri-irg.org   Continuing....   Bay Area Eco-Crones   Monthly meetings to network, discuss, learn, plan projects, and co-create rituals Projects include rituals at local restoration sites, circles at the Bioneers Conference and Crones Counsel Contact Bayla Bower for current dates. P.O. Box 8164, Berkeley, CA 94707 www.eco-crones.org Bayla Bower 510-874-4935, baylacrone@aol.com

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