DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS :
 

October 1, 2011 

               
Teacher Certification Training Bible-based co-ed workshop on "Overcoming Abuse God's Way" for those who desire to help the abused.
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7700 Getwell Road, Southaven MS
901-605-8087
Register online at www.globalgogirl.org Click Teacher Certification Training

1st Annual 5K Run/Walk for Taffi T. Crawford   
Domestic Violence Foundation
10 a.m., registration 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
New Fellowship Christian Church, 5453 Stateline Road, Olive Branch MS
Email stopdv@traffitcraforddvfoundation.com

October 7, 2011

Domestic Violence Affects the Entire Family
Hosted by Binghamton Development Corp.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Caritas Village, 2509 Harvard
Free but register by Sept. 30 to juanita@bdcmemphis.org

October 8, 2011

Fifth Annual Ashley Scott Memorial 5K for Victims of Domestic Violence
8 a.m.
Bartlett Baptist Church, 3465 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett TN
Pre-registration: $15 students, $20 adults (19 and older), $19 MRTC members.
$25 day of race, $20 donation/ghost runner.
Checks payable to Bolton High School and mail to Bolton High School, Attention Ashley Scott 5K, 7323 Brunswick Road, Arlington, TN 38002

October 16, 2011

                                      
Fashion Show Silent Auction
To benefit Global GoGirl
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 The Peabody Hotel
901-605-8087
Tickets $55 – pre-sold only @ www.globalgogirl.org

October 20, 2011

     
Memphis Shelby Domestic Violence Council
Fall meeting
The MSCDVC vision is to live and work in a community that rejects abuse and violence in relationships and welcomes family justice. Time and place to be determined; for information swhite@malsi.org
Open to individuals and organizations interested in working to prevent or stop violence in relationships and to empower our membership to be effective.

October 27, 2011

     
"Raising Families. Erasing Violence: Saving our Precious Children"
A community rally and press conference
Noon to 1 p.m.
The Children's Museum of Memphis, at Central and Hollywood
Hosted by the Erase Domestic Crime Collaborative
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – screening of "Healing Neen" and call to action
The Children's Museum Malco4Kids
For information, contact 378-3866 ordclubb@memphiswomen.org

October 28 and 29, 2011

     
2nd Annual All Women Citywide Worship Service
Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church, 4450 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis
Friday - reception 6 p.m.; worship 7 p.m. Saturday – continental breakfast 8 a.m.;
think tank panel and workshops on issues affecting women including childhood exposure to violence, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
901-794-7177 Free and open to the public

November 5, 2011

     
                            
2nd Annual Men's Brunch and Awards Celebration
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Avenue
Orbganized by Walking into a New Life honoring men who serve as positive role models and especial;ly those who have given specific attention to domestic violence.
Free, but RSVP is MANDATORY to Joyce Parkinson, 730-6335 or joyce@wianl.org