Community Conversations featuring Marjorie Agosin
Thursday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.
White Station Middle School

Marjorie Agosin shares her stories and experiences with Chilean women who protested against the terror of Pinochet's regime by creating arpilleras, colorful tapestries that documented the loss of their fathers, husbands and sons who "disappeared" under the dictator's rule. The event is free and open to the public.

Common Ground Memphis
Registration ends April 3

Over 700 individuals have stepped up to the plate and participated in Common Ground, discussions on race relations that are creating positive action community wide! Spring sessions are soon beginning, and anyone can participate. Choose the session and location that works best for you, and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to participate as well. For more information, dates, locations and participant and facilitator forms, visit www.commongroundmemphis.org.

Association of Fundraising Professionals Monthly Luncheon
Thursday, April 9

The topic for this month's luncheon is Effective Grantmaking to Meet Community Needs. Melissa Wolowicz, Director of Grants and Initiatives for the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and Lauren Wilson Young, Executive Director of the Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation, will discuss the Grantmakers Forum and answer questions from AFP members regarding the current funding climate. To register, visit www.afpmemphis.org. Tickets are $15 for members and $25 for non-members.

Fourth Annual Memphis Grizzlies Ladies Night
Friday, April 10

Friday night just got hotter! On Friday, April 10, feel the heat at the Fourth Annual Memphis Grizzlies Ladies Nights. Cool off with complimentary wine and hors d'ouevres at an exclusive pre-game reception at the Ground Zero Blues Club and score a gift bag! Then go behind the scenes and tour the private player's locker rooms. Get your shine on, and take a group photo with one of your favorite Grizzlies players. Finally, return to the FedEx Forum and cheer on the Grizzlies as they take on Shaq and the Phoenix Suns! Packages start at $25. Packages are limited, so reserve your spot today! To purchase your tickets and be a part of the party, contact LaTonya Lane at 901.205.1455 or llane@grizzlies.com.

Center for Research on Women Community Issues Forum
Wednesday, April 22, 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Join the Center for Research on Women (CROW) for "Nowhere to Hide: A Look at the Pervasive Atmosphere of Sexual Harassment in Memphis Middle and High Schools." In 2008, CROW, in partnership with the Memphis Area Women's Council, conducted a survey of 590 adolescents in public and private middle and high schools in Shelby County. Over 90 percent of students in the study reported being sexually harassed at least once in their current school. At the forum on April 22 CROW will present its finding and conduct a panel discussion on sexual harassment in schools. For more information, visit www.memphis.edu/crow.

Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis 11th Annual Tribute Luncheon and Symposium
Thursday, April 30, 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Memphis Cook Convention Center

The Women's Foundation hosts its 11th Annual Tribute Luncheon and Symposium on Thursday, April 30 from 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend is the keynote speaker. For more information or to reserve your seat, visit www.wfgm.org.

All About Women
Saturday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Memphis Cook Convention Center

This is not just an event it is an interactive experience to improve your life. Engage in over 100 different free services and activities covering your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. The All About Women experience is a one-day, one-place opportunitiy just for you. Focus on the things you want to, from stress, kids, career, home and finances to your own health and happiness. For more information, visit www.allaboutwomentn.org.