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The Women's Center hosts two special events annually:

Through Women's Eyes, By Women's Hands

LEAP DAY 2008 -- Purchase Your Tickets Now!

One Special Day...Three Special Events....

You are cordially invited to the 24th annual Through Women's Eyes, By Women's Hands Crafts Artisans Show which will be held on Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel, 1 Europa Drive in Chapel Hill.

This all-day event will celebrate the work and vision of North Carolinan women artisans, and will include a Luncheon and Cocktail party to benefit the programs and services of The Women's Center.

Local Olympian, Joan Nesbit Mabe, will be the featured Luncheon speaker. Work by local craftswomen will be on sale all day and evening. Purchase your mother's day, wedding and graduation gifts here! Sales will continue during a NEW evening cocktail party.

Schedule:
Friday, February 29, 2008
Luncheon: 12 - 1pm
NEW! Cocktail Party: 5-7pm
Craft Art for Sale: 10:30am-2:30pm and 5-7pm

Luncheon Keynote Speaker:
Olympic runner and local resident, Joan Nesbit Mabe, will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon. Joan is a three time NCAA All-American in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track; a member of the 1996 Olympic team; the current US masters record holder in the 1,500m and indoor mile; and a world record holder for 45-49 age group in the indoor mile. With all of these athletic accomplishments, she still states that her greatest lifetime achievements are her three daughters. Joan dedicates her time to her community of Chapel Hill by coaching "See Jane Run" - a group for mothers who run; The Chapel Hill Carrboro Pacers - a youth running group for ages 7-15; and The Carrboro Athletics Club - an elite training group for men and women.

Purchase your ticket online now or call (919) 968-4610. Ticket prices:
-Luncheon: $55
-Cocktail Party: $40
(includes 1 drink ticket and hors d'oeuvres)
-Winner's Circle Combo: $85
(1 Luncheon and 1 Cocktail Party Ticket)
-Golden Circle patron: $250
(1 Luncheon Ticket, 2 Cocktail Party Tickets, 5 Raffle Tickets, and Acknowledgement in the program. Golden Circle members may purchase additional Guest Luncheon Tickets for $45 each)
-Raffle Ticket $5 each, or 5 for $20
There will be a Raffle Drawing held during both the luncheon and cocktail party. Winners need not be present to win.
-The Craft Sale is free and open to the community

Our Sponsors:
Many thanks to the generous sponsors who have helped make this event possible:

Davis Wealth Management of Wachovia Securities (Cocktail Party Sponsor)
Bell Leadership Institute
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Carolina Meadows
Carolina Woman Magazine
Counter Culture Coffee
East West Partners Management Company
First Citizens Bank
Franklin Street Partners
Harrington Bank
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Kendall H. Page, Attorney at Law
Lewis, Anderson, Phillips & Hinkle, PLLC Attorneys at Law
LIPdesign
Minta Bell Design Group
RB Fitch
The Cedars of Chapel Hill
The Chapel Hill News
The Herald-Sun
The News & Observer
Tony Hall & Associates
Tyndall Galleries

Proceeds from Through Women's Eyes, By Women's Hands supports the work of The Women's Center.

Tea with Lee

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THE 2007 TEA WITH LEE EVENT A SUCCESS!

Please check back for information about the 2008 event.


 

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