A screening of Military Wives, a movie that celebrates a band of misfit women who form a choir on a military base, will be part of Camden’s celebration of 2020 International Women’s Day.
Residents are invited to attend the premiere screening of Military Wives at United Cinemas Narellan on Wednesday, March 12.
Unexpected bonds of friendship flourish in Military Wives as music and laughter transforms the lives of the misfits while they help each other during combat.
Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, said the movie would be screened in partnership with Camden-Wollondilly Domestic Violence Committee.
“I’m proud to be celebrating more than 39,000 women living in the Camden area and their contribution to, not only their loved ones, but to the entire community,” Cr Fedeli said.
“We’re also strongly committed to the prevention of domestic and family violence and this is another way to show the importance of women.”
Camden-Wollondilly Domestic Violence Committee convenor Tanya Whitehouse said she was proud to be involved in an event promoting gender equality.
“I think as a community we should celebrate the versatility of women and strive to all work together so that women and men view themselves as equal,” Ms Whitehouse said.
A host of community events such as craft workshops and business networking will be part of International Women’s Day events in In Campbelltown during March.
International Women’s Day is this Sunday, March 8.
Council is partnering with Wests League Club, Leumeah to host Women of Campbelltown, a morning of conversation and food with female leaders on Wednesday, March 11.
Campbelltown Citizen of the Year and local business entrepreneur, Emma Macfarlane is among the female leaders who will speak on the day.
Campbelltown Active is offering free seven-day memberships to all new female members at Council’s pools and gyms.
Other events include:
- Create and Learn: Creative Card Making Workshop – Friday 6 March
- International Women’s Day at the Macarthur Night Markets – Friday 6 March
- Dharawal Indigenous Guided Walk for women and children – Saturday 7 March
- Sip and Sew – Thursday 12 March
- WILMA Women’s Health and Wellbeing Event – Monday 16 March
- Women in Business Leadership Program – Thursday 26 March to Wednesday 20 May
