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International Women’s Day celebrated at the Shatford Centre

The community is invited to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday at the Shatford Centre in Penticton.

The community is invited to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday at the Shatford Centre.

Starting at 4 p.m. anyone who plays a musical instrument is invited to stop by and play. The Bahiti Belly Dancers will be performing with local musician Michael Musclow. A call for artists to bring in artwork or photography that celebrates women has been issued and those interested in providing their work can do so starting at 10 a.m.

The Status of Women Canada mark this day to celebrate women, peace and human rights. They are calling on all Canadians to end violence against woman.

Coffee, tea and cake will be served at the Shatford. This event is made possible by donations from the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Okanagan Women’s Committee and the South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council.