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On Sunday, March 8, Edmonds resident Alicia Crank, along with several volunteers and community partners, are hosting a series of events for the 2nd Annual Edmonds International Women's Day. Partner and sponsorship opportunities are available.

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity, Crank said.

"This event came about last year initially as an effort to do something fun and special for underserved women and girls in our community," Crank said. "Since the movie 'Captain Marvel' was opening in International Women's Day, I decided to work with the Edmonds School District and YWCA to create a free screening of the movie for these women and girls."

More information and tickets: aliciainedmondsblog.com/iwd2020-2/, and facebook.com/IWDEdmonds.

Courtesy of the Seattle Storm, those attending "Ladies Who Brunch" and "Hall of Heroines" events will get a ticket to opening night Friday, May 15, while supplies last.

Event #1

What: Ladies Who Brunch

Networking brunch and learning session where women in the community (entrepreneurs, business owners, neighborhood leaders, etc.) will actively connect and engage in conversation. Tickets are $50.

When: 11:30 a.m., doors open. 12:15 p.m., panel discussion, 1 p.m., audience Q&A.

Where: 190 Sunset,

190 Sunset Ave. S, Edmonds

Event #2

What: Hall of Heroines, an interactive activity where community members of all ages can visit and chat with a diverse group of local women heroes (police, fire, business, sports, civic and community leaders). Tickets for this event are free.

When: 2:30-5 p.m.

Where: Edmonds Yacht Club,

326 Admiral Way, Suite 100 Edmonds

Event #3

What: Free Your Mind, an opportunity to hear viewpoints from various Edmonds women on topics that hit close to home for them, along with two featured speakers around the #EachforEqual theme. There will also be a short open-mic session.

Tickets for this event are free.

When: Doors open, 6:15 p.m. Event begins 9 p.m.

Where: Edmonds Yacht Club

326 Admiral Way, Suite 100 Edmonds.

Who: Community members ages 14-plus who have signed up to speak ahead of time. There will also be an open mic session and two featured speakers.

Event #4

What: LunaFest (hosted by Girls on The Run Snohomish County)

Join GOTRSnoCo on International Women's Day for LUNAFEST, a national film festival that features short films by, for and about women. All proceeds from this event go directly to their organization and will support girls in the community. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3c1E41E.

When: 4:30 p.m., doors open. 5 p.m., event begins.

Where: Black Box Theater at Edmonds Community College

Who: Community members ages 14+ recommended.

Contact: Megan Wolfe, executive director, at megan.wolfe@girlsontherun.org.