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March 8th is International Women's Day - a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women. ChickChat pays homage to women and girls everywhere with our, "Women Hold Up Half The Sky" Networking Soiree. Our speaker panel will share inspirational stories of the triumphs and challenges facing women and girls around the world and how you can get involved and make a difference. *LeAnne Moss: Executive Di...rector, Women's Funding Alliance - will share stories of WA non-profits (recipients of WFA grants) whose mission is to empower women and girls. One local woman will share her personal story of how her life has changed thanks to one of the WFA funded organizations. www.wfa.org *Kristie McLean: Author, Photographer and Coach - will share stories and photos from her recent trip to Ethiopia to raise awareness for obstetric fistula. www.travelpoet.com *Cora Edmonds: Photographer & Philanthropist - Cora owns ArtXChange Gallery and will introduce the March exhibit, RED - by Pakistani female sculptor, Humaira Abid. RED portrays the realities of Pakistani women's triumphs and struggles. www.artxchange.org *Crooked Trails: is a nonprofit travel organization that supports indigenous people around the world through thoughtful cultural exchange and community development projects. The female founders will tell how they are changing women's and girl's lives around the globe via the schools and clinics CT travelers have built. Of particular importance is the status of girls' education in developing countries. www.crookedtrails.org ALSO INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET: *Wine Tasting by: O Wines, Pleasant Hill Cellars & Francis Ford Coppola *Signature Vodka Cocktail by Tito's Vodka *Cupcakes by Eriesistible Crieations *Light bites & nibbles (sushi, cheese & crackers, etc.) *Door prizes TICKETS: $30 @ www.chickchat.net