The Trojan Women Benefit Performances
Saturday Jan. 3 & Sunday, Jan. 4, 8 p.m.
Varner Studio Theatre, Oakland University - Rochester, MI
Two benefit performances of Euripides' The Trojan Women (adaptation by Ellen McLaughlin, directed by Karen Sheridan) will be held to raise funds for the play's appearance at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Region III Festival in Saginaw January 9. OU's production is one of 8 chosen from among 41 adjudicated in the five-state region. Tickets are $20 all seats. Because the box office will be closed,
reservations will be taken at mtd@oakland.edu Tickets will also be sold at the door the evening of the performance, beginning at 7 p.m. We will sell to standing room capacity.

Sexual Assault Prevention & Self Defense for Women
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus, Farmington Hills
Oakland Community College's Womencenter is offering their annual self-defense seminar for women, taught by Jaye Spiro of Mejishi Martial Arts, 6th Degree Black Belt in Karate. This workshop is being offered FREE of charge this year. For details or to register, call 248-522-3642. Download a flyer HERE.

Your Truest Self book discussion
Saturday, January 24, 2009 7-9 p.m.
Berkana, 214 Harris St., Cadillac
Author Jan Lundy will be sharing vignettes from her new book, Your Truest Self: Embracing the Woman You Are Meant to Be, and hosting a lively discussion on what it means to live as YOUR truest self in front of a cozy fireplace in the lower level.
On January 27, from 7:00-9:00 p.m., Mary Dillon, proprietress of Berkana, a lovely self-nurturing, healing space for women, will host Jan Lundy and will help facilitate a discussion on women's spiritual journeys based upon Your Truest Self. Call (231) 775-3414 for details. There is no cost for this event. Visit www.awakenedliving.com to learn more.

DOWNLOAD the Michigan Women's Commission calendar from the MWC Web site.