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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 7, 2012 · 10 Landsberg to speak at Women's Day gala It will be an evening of celebration and reflection, when Oakville women gather to mark International Women's Day tomorrow (March 8). A fundraising dinner will feature journalist Michele Landsberg as guest speaker. The evening will benefit SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services), as well as Canadians in Support of Afghan Women (CSAW). The first International Women's Day event was run in 1911. For the last 101 years, women around the globe have marked March 8 with celebrations of female successes, achievements and challenges. "We try to inspire people who come so that they will leave committed to work for a more loving, peaceful world based on gender equality, and respect and opportunity for all people," said organizer Bev LeFrancois. "Tickets are selling well -- everyone wants to hear Michele Landsberg speak." Landsberg, a well-known former journalist, is widely recognized for her advocacy on behalf of women. Along with her outspoken columns, she has worked on behalf of assaulted women and global feminism. She has also been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. For 30 years, the Women of Halton Action Movement (WHAM) has been putting on International Women's Day events. The annual fundraising dinner, organized for the last 12 years, has become a popular and successful local event. LeFrancois says it is important the evening raise money for both local and international organizations working to support women. The two organizations have a natural connection, as CSAW was started by SAVIS Michele Landsberg staff in 1998 (when the organization was known as the Halton Rape Crisis Centre). Organizers are expecting as many as 700 women for the event at the Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre on Wyecroft Road. It will feature dinner, a silent auction and an Afghan market featuring handmade products made by Afghan women. Tickets cost $50 through SAVIS at 905-825-3622. Hate your kitchen? We have a remodeling option for every budget. Your existing cabinets are valuable. Remodeling them will give you a great new look for a fraction of the cost of comparable new cabinets. MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER LEADING WOMEN: Abbey Park High School's Young Women in Leadership council members, clockwise from front right, Chloe Hamilton, Nivetha Govindaraju, Jude Haj Ali, Catherine Birtles, Sara Lian, Kristi Meta, Emily Chen, Emma Guimaraes, and Simren Rai have organized an International Women's Day breakfast event. Remodeling Options: Renew your cabinets with our unique "Tune-Up" Restores the original wood finish to 90-95% (starting at $900) Save* UP TO Getting the word out on women By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF A group of students at Abbey Park High School understands women can make an impact on the world. This group is hoping to let other women and girls in on this knowledge. To achieve this, the Young Women In Leadership student council at the school is organizing an International Women's Day breakfast. It will take place in the school's gymnasium on Thursday, March 8. "We want people to get the idea that women make impactful changes. It's not only the men who make the changes," said Kristi Meta, a Grade 10 90% 75% ReDoor (a new Do-It-Yourself makeover solution) Reface to get virtually any new look you want Restyle for a new look and improved function Replace with new custom designed cabinets New custom made doors & paint the cabinets (from $1500**) Thousands of door style and finish choices (from $3900**) Reface & add some new cabinets (starting about $4900**) Get the style and function you need for as little as $7900** UP TO 40-60% 20-40% Within budget student at the school and one of the organizers. "It's to motivate women that you can do it too." The event will run from 7-9:30 a.m. Aside from the breakfast and socializing, there will be live entertainment, including the school's dance team and a keynote presentation by Elizabeth Dalzell. See Breakfast page 11 *Savings relate to the estimated cost of achieving the same look with comparable new cabinets. **Starting price examples are based on a common 10' X 10' , "L" shaped kitchen cabinet layout. Free consultation and estimate 905.637.3331 3480 Fairview St., Burlington (west of Walkers Line) Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-3 Every Kitchen Tune-Up franchise is locally owned and operated. Visit our showroom SCAN with your Smart Phone KitchenTuneUp.com Design Tool - Free on website