Monthly Archives: December 2013

ICAT Marks Roe v Wade with “Silent Choices” Film

When: Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Where: Jane Addams Hull House Museum, 800 S. Halsted, Chicago

What: Join the Illinois Choice Action Team (ICAT) to celebrate the anniversary of Roe v Wade at a showing of the movie “Silent Choices” by Faith Pennick. “Silent Choices” is about abortion and its impact on the lives of African-American women. The film is a “hybrid” documentary: part historical piece, part social and religious analysis and part first-person narrative.

You are invited to join them for cake and discussion following the film. Suggested donation: $10.00. RSVP on Facebook. The Illinois Choice Action Team is a group of volunteers committed to advancing NARAL Pro-Choice America’s mission.

North Shore Baptist Ministers’ Alliance 35th Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration

When: Sunday, January 19, 2014. Social Hour 5:00 pm, Program 6:00 pm

Where: First Corinthian Baptist Church, 1529 Elizabeth Ave., North Chicago

What: The North Shore Baptist Ministers’ Alliance presents the 35th Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Memorial Celebration. All are invited and welcomed. The event is free and open to the public.

For questions or more information, please send an email to Angelo Kyle, Chairman.

“Godly Women in Ministry” with Evangelist Star Lawson

When: Sunday, December 29, 2013. Continental breakfast 9:00 am, Program begins 9:30 am

Where: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

What: Pastor Fred W. Williams, Jr. and New Life Ministries in Christ Church present Godly Women in Ministry with Guest Speaker evangelist Star Lawson and Music Guest saxophonist Ernie “Lady Sax(R)” Shelby. The program is multicultural and non-denominational.

Questions or RSVP at 224-406-7904.

CAASE and NCJW Program: Sexual Exploitation in Chicago

When: Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Where: Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette

What: You are invited to join Kaethe Morris Hoffer, Executive and Legal Director at Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) and co-sponsor the Congregation Hakafa Justice for Women Group to learn about the realities of the sex trade, prostitution and sex trafficking in Chicago, and the “End Demand” campaign. “On any given day there are an estimated 16,000-24,000 women and girls involved in prostitution-related activities in Chicagoland.”

Please RSVP by email.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Fundraiser “Putting on the Glitz: The Roaring 20s”

When: Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 7:00 pm

Where: Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center, 6161 W. Grand, Gurnee

What: The Women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Phi Zeta Chapter in Waukegan, announce their 9th Annual Scholarship fundraiser “Putting on the Glitz: The Roaring 20s.” Guest artist will be singer and songwriter DeJuana Vaughn Small.

Tickets are $55. To request more information or to RSVP, call 224-698-9382 or send an email.