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SPRING 2011 FREE Celebrating the Aspirations and Accomplishments of Women she ShinesTM SPRING 2011 FREE celebrating the aspirations and accomplishments of women share it trust it smile published by YWCA Northern Rhode Island volume 7, number 1 www.sheshines.org CELEBRATING WOMEN HOLDING OFFICE AND EMERGING LEADERS she Shinescalendar april may june Events are listed in the calendar as space the event ad below. May 12, Metcalf Awards Breakfast [email protected]. allows. Submissions may be e-mailed to May 1, Bay View Academy Mass and Ceremony: Begins at 8am. Event showcases May 28, Multicultural Festival: At [email protected], faxed to 401-769- Brunch: Honoring Honorable Maureen journalists and media for excellence in bringing Veterans Memorial Auditorium Arts & Cultural 7454, or mailed to She Shines, c/o YWCA McKenna Goldberg; Anne Lero; and Mary issues of diversity to the public. It benefits Center in Providence from 1:30-8:15pm and on Northern Rhode Island, 514 Blackstone Faith Harding, RSM. To register, contact Lia Rhode Island for Community & Justice pro- May 29 at 5pm. A showcase of Rhode Island’s Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Del Sesto at 401-434-0113 x104. See event ad grams. For tickets, contact Dr. Toby Ayers at artistic talents. Reflects and honors the diverse on page 7. 401-467-1717. heritage of our community. Laotian Dancers, April 26, A Taste of Wine & Art: A ben- May 4, Parents vs. Teen Pregnancy, M ay 13, Women of Colonial Newport, Black Storyteller, Chinese Dragon Dancers, efit for programs of Opportunities Unlimited. STIs, Depression, and Dating Violence: Free History Walking Tour: At Museum of Bolivian Dancers, and more. For details, call Light Food Fare, Wine, Silent Auction, and presentation by Dr. Michelle Cretella provides Newport History: Brick Market Museum & 401-427-0267. Raffle from 5:30-8pm. For tickets, contact strategies and resources for parents to promote Shop. From 11am to 12:15pm. Follow a guide June 9, Advancing Women Marilyn Drummond at 401-942-9044. See optimal teen health. At The Westerly Hospital in colonial costume as she retraces the lives of Entrepreneurs & Women in Business: At the event ad on page 9. from 6-7:30pm. To register, call 401-348-2300. the shopkeepers, tavern owners, teachers and Crowne Plaza, this Leading Women’s April 28, Dancing with the Stars of May 5 and 6, Women of Excellence more. Will investigate the many entrepreneurial Conference will provide valuable strategies to Mentoring: FUN’raiser at Rhodes on the Luncheon and Dance Competition: Benefit women who once lived and worked in this fuel growth and catapult business forward. Pawtuxet to benefit RI Mentoring Partnership. events for the Women’s Center of Rhode diverse seaport. For details, call 401-841-8770. Keynote speakers, panel discussions, and work- For details and tickets, call 401-732-7700. Island. For tickets, contact Barbara Lee at 401- May 14, Abracadabra Ball: Event for shops. Hear from experts, share best practices, April 29, Branding Your Image: In this 861-2761 x134. See event ad on page 8. Big Sisters of Rhode Island from 6:30pm to network, and access resources. From 8am-3pm. workshop you will learn how to develop a May 7, Mother’s Day Plant Sale: A midnight at Hyatt Regency Newport. Cocktails, To register, visit www.aweconference.net brand that: delivers the message clearly, con- variety of interesting organic plants including: dinner, Magical Circle honorees, silent and live June 11, Bayside Summer Festival and firms your credibility, connects your target unusual and old fashioned perennial and annu- auctions, and dancing to The Felix Brown Craft Fair: From 10am-2pm at Baptist Church prospects emotionally, motivates the buyer, and al flowers, heirloom vegetables, and culinary Band. For tickets, call 401-921-2434. See event in Warren. Entertainment, pizza, fun for the creates customer loyalty. From 10am to noon at herbs. Free tours of the site and family activi- ad on page 9. family, with an appearance by Miss Teen Center for Women & Enterprise in Providence. ties. At Casey Farm in Saunderstown from May 18, Women Resource Network Rhode Island. For details, call 401-212-6116. To register, call 401-277-0800. 8am-4pm. Contact 401-295-1030. Luncheon: Event will benefit The American June 16, Rhode Island’s Annual Cancer April 30, Cut-A-Thon: At Elegant May 7, Corn Planting Moon: At Heart Association “Go Red for Women”. From Summit: From 7:30am-3pm at the Crowne Reflections Hair, Nail, and Skincare Salon in Tomaquag Museum in Exeter from 1-4pm. 11:30am-1pm at Providence Marriot, 1 Orms Plaza in Warwick. Designed for healthcare pro- Cranston. Proceeds benefit the Autism Project. Cornplanting ceremony, museum tours, native Street. Keynote Speaker is Lt. Governor fessionals, community members, cancer sur- For details, call 401-464-6040. games and crafts, storytelling, and food/craft Elizabeth Roberts. Guest Speaker is Dr. vivors and caregivers. Free. For details, call April 29, Stand Against Racism: See vendors. For details, call 401-491-9063. Barbara Roberts. For tickets, e-mail 401-222-7899. 17th annual pledge against racism golf tournament join us Sunday, July 17, 2011 Friday, April 29, 2011 1pm Shotgun at Foster Country Club take a stand To participate, call Holly Courtemanche for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all or Debbie Fay at 401-769-7450. participate Support YWCA Northern Rhode Island as a player, call Shanna Wells at 401-769-7450 sponsor, or raffle prize donor. The funds support breast health awareness and outreach programs. 2 she Shines spring 2011 sheshines.org artist canvas she ShinesTM contents volume 7, number 1 2 calendar celebrating the aspirations and 3 artist canvas: J . Bela Teixeira accomplishments of women published by YWCA Northern Rhode Island 4 from the publisher: women holding office 5 from the guest editor: Candice De Los Reyes publisher Deborah L. Perry 6 herstory: Isabelle Ahearn O’Neill 19 on the rhode: The Rhode Island Foundation editor Lisa Piscatelli 30 herstory: YWCA Northern Rhode Island 31 talking points: eliminating racism, empowering women website administrator untitled for women who are Curious & Articulate Meaghan Lamarre 34 talking points: women and politics, RI fact sheet oil on canvas 35 shining with: Meaghan Lamarre contributors: J. Bela Teixeira guest editor Candice De Los Reyes Isabelle Ahearn O’Neill Awards: cover artist writers Elaine Farber Budish, Liz Colón, Michelle 11 Elizabeth Roberts, Lt. Governor (for leadership) Curious & Articulate explores the personal and DePlante, Grace Diaz, Megan Fischer, Christina Garcia, Mary Helldorfer-Cooney, Karen 12 Rhoda Perry, State Senator (for peace) public spaces, in the stillness of faces. Skilled in Marshall, Rachel Panitch, Rhoda Perry, Vimala paint, photography, and graphic design, the artist Phongsavanh, Elizabeth Roberts, Deborah 13 Arlene Violet, former Attorney General (for justice) brings free will and intention together with natural, Ruggiero, Lila Sapinsley, Molly Soum, Amy humanist, principles, the creative process is trans- 14 Lila Sapinsley, former State Senator (for freedom) Stein, Arlene Violet and Anastasia Williams formed into a blueprint for success. The creative photographer 15 Anastasia Williams, State Representative (for dignity) process for a painting, as with public policy, Agapao Productions humanities projects, and educational programs cover artist begins in similar fashion with ideas, seeing and J. Bela Teixeira envisioning the possibilities . reflects the prepa- Rising Stars: She Shines ration, practice, cooperation, challenge and passion c/o YWCA Northern Rhode Island 16 Grace Diaz, State Representative that translate into experience . and becomes the 514 Blackstone Street beloved community. Woonsocket, RI 02895 17 Deborah Ruggiero, State Representative The work that Teixeira does is driven by the p 401 769 7450, f 401 769 7454 belief that she is a spiritual being having a human www.sheshines.org, [email protected] 18 Vimala Phongsavanh, School Committee experience. Empowered, curious, and articulate, the She Shines is published four times a year and distributed free throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. artist envisions, perseveres, and builds toward a All stated opinions are those of the individual authors and more just, healthier, inclusive and supportive com- not of the publication as a whole. All magazine content, Emerging Leaders in the Nonprofit Sector: including articles, advertisements, art, photographs, and munity. design is copyright © 2011, She Shines, all rights reserved. Teixeira is presently employed by the Urban No portion of this magazine may be copied or reprinted 20 Elaine Farber Budish without the written permission of the publisher. She Shines League of Rhode Island; and for more than a is a trademark of YWCA Northern Rhode Island. The circu- 21 Liz Colón decade, she served as the executive director of lation for this spring edition is 8,750. Rhode Island Black Heritage Society immersed in 22 Michelle DePlante how to public history, art and culture. The artist earned a 23 Megan Fischer BFA from Rhode Island College; where she is pur- contribute. She Shines welcomes letters to the editor, articles, poetry, stories, graphics, photos and calendar suing her MSW at the School of Social Work. You events. Contact us if you have an inspiring story to tell or 24 Christina Garcia may reach the artist at [email protected]. have a suggestion of someone to be featured. Only original contributions will be considered and may be edited due to 25 Mary Helldorfer-Cooney space limitations. Include contact information: name, Photo courtesy of Teixeira. e-mail, address, and phone number. Images provided elec- tronically must be high-resolution. 26 Karen Marshall submit cover art. The cover is reserved as a gallery of art in keeping with the She Shines theme. For considera- 27 Rachel Panitch tion, send in a photo by e-mail attachment or mail. This is a wonderful opportunity for local artists to show their work. A 28 Molly Soum biography is published in conjunction with the “Artist Canvas” section of She Shines.
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