Tickets Available for Third Annual YWCA International Women’s Day Celebration

The event includes ethnic performers, music, cuisine, and dress

 YOUNGSTOWN—Tickets are on sale for YWCA Mahoning Valley’s third annual International Women’s Day celebration planned for Thursday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. at YWCA’s Youngstown office, 25 W. Rayen Avenue. Tickets are limited and are available through March 4.

International Women’s Day showcases the dancing, music, dress, and food of cultures represented in the Mahoning Valley. The event seeks to draw attention to issues that impact women and renew the push for parity in all facets of life, from the workplace to the home. Included in the event is a dinner featuring ethnic cuisine, traditional ethnic dress, and music from around the world.

YWCA is also accepting registrations for performers and vendors selling ethnic goods. Performers and vendors from all cultures and ethnicities are welcome. Performers may wear their own ethnic clothing. The cost to participate is $10 per performance group and includes dinner. Vendor tables are available for $20.

The cost to attend is $15. Students can attend for $10. Ticket cost includes dinner. Tickets will be available in person at YWCA’s Youngstown office or online at ywcamahoningvalley.org and ywcaiwd2019.eventbrite.com.

The event is sponsored by the International Institute Fund, a component fund of Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, and by the Nancy K. Morris Endowment Fund.

For more information or to register as a performer, please contact Varada Bhide, Chief Operating Officer, at (330) 746-6361 ext. 112.

YWCA Mahoning Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen our community. YWCA Mahoning Valley is part of an international movement serving over 2 million in the United States and 25 million worldwide. For comprehensive information about this important work, go to: www.ywcamahoningvalley.org and www.ywca.org.

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