March 4
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Registration required:
Call (843) 763-7333 or email to register

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Selling Your House: How to Stand Out From the Crowd

Join HGTV star Terry Haas in a discussion of tips and resources you can us to gain the competitive edge in this tight housing market.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Business Sponsor: Belk
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

March 4
Thursday
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FREE

On exhibit March 1 - 31

MUSC Wellness Center 45 Courtenay Dr

Women's History Month Event

Writing Women Back Into History Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Join us to celebrate women’s history month and view beautiful artwork by local women artists. Food and drink refreshments will be provided. Featuring local artists:

Lese Corrigan, Linda Elksnin, Merideth Garrigan, Amy Hovatter Hardee, Diana Lauderdale, Julia Lynn, Michelle Mastrion, Carol McGill, Laura Olsen, Leslie Pratt-Thomas, Jennifer Rone, Kay Schneider, Amelia Rose Smith, Leigh Webber, and more.

Co-sponsored by MUSC’s Office of Student Diversity, Women’s Scholars, Women’s Club, and The Center for Women.

March 8 - 29Mondays
5:30-7:00 p.m.

Registration required
$40 C4W Members
$70 Non Members

Empowerment Group

Finding Your Life's Purpose

“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.”  ~Maya Angelou.  Have you gotten life’s wake-up call? The one that asks: why am I here?  Who am I? Where am I going? How will I get there?   People who feel a high degree of personal satisfaction and well-being have taken the time to define a life purpose, a clear picture of where they are headed, an understanding of their personal beliefs and goals that have personal meaning.  This inspiring session will help you develop a blueprint for your future and keep you on track for realizing your goals. Jane Perdue, President & CEO, The Braithewaite Group

March 9
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Registration
required
$20 C4W Members
$40 Non Members

Entrepreneurial Woman Series

For all women who create, manage, and grow business

Don't Be a Twit About Marketing Online

From YouTube to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, the list is ever growing, very addictive and the possibilities are endless. But do you really know how to use these tools effectively? Do you keep on target with your business message?  Learn tips, tricks and solutions for furthering your efforts online. Ashley Thiesen Caldwell, Owner, The Modern Connection, LLC and Grace LeSueur, Touchpoint Communications

Business Sponsor: SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

March 9 -
March 30Tuesdays
6-8 p.m.

Registration required
$40 C4W Members
$70 Non Members

First Reliance Bank, 800 S Shelmore St,
Mt Pleasant

Empowerment Group

Writing From Your Senses

In this creative writing workshop, poets, journalists, memoir writers, and writers of fiction will be encouraged to employ all of their senses in order to find new ways of expression, bring beauty to their writing, and learn to observe the world more closely. Through in-class writing prompts and weekly writing suggestions, you will be able to more fully develop characters, describe scenes, and go deeper in your writing than you ever imagined. Come prepared to write! Lisa Chewning, Write-It-Right

March 10-31 Wednesdays
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Registration required
$40 C4W Members
$70 Non Members

Empowerment Group

Managing Your Life by Managing Your $

Make the commitment to yourself to live differently. We will focus on helping you uncover self-sabotaging money habits and provide the tools needed to successfully manage your money. Take control by getting organized, and making informed decision about how you earn, spend, save, and invest. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet weekly with a professional facilitator and other women driven to take control of their future. Facilitated by Diane H. Blackwelder, CFP.

Women Leading Wellness

Women as Cancer Caretakers and Providers

A seminar series by MUSC women for women of the Charleston community. Co-sponsored by the Center for Women. Refreshments provided by Whole Food.

Call (843) 792-5718 visit www.musc.edu/women to register.

March 11
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Registration required:
Call (843) 763-7333 or email to register.

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Building a Budget You Can Live With

Are you trying to live within your means and finding it more and more difficult? Financial guru Dorothea Bernique, Increasing H.O.P.E. Financial Training Center will help you get on track.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Business Sponsor: Belk
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

March 13Saturday
10:00 a.m. - Noon

Registration required
$25 C4W Members
$50 Non Members

Women Writers Forum

Children's Books

Children’s books are a popular literary genre. Hear from two successful authors who will share their experiences. Marjory Wentworth, Sally Smith and Fran Hawk

This program is funded by a generous grant from the James O. and Harriet P. Rigney Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation of SC

In Partnership with Lowcountry Initiative for the Literary Arts.

March 19
Friday
6:00 p.m.

Purchase your tickets for C4W Night MORE

Marion Square

Special Event

Calling All Ladies! Come celebrate and support The Center for Women Night during the 4th annual Charleston Fashion Week March 16-20th. In conjunction to runway shows, live entertainment and on-site shopping, event attendees will be able to contribute to the onsite design of a purse for the 9th Annual "It's In The Bag" Purse Auction on April 29th. So buy your ticket now,  support emerging regional designers, witness the latest looks in stores for Spring 2010, and be part of all the excitement of C4W Night under the tents In Marion Square.

March 20
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Registration required: $20

Job Counseling

Job Search Workshop
A 3-hour workshop to help you land a great job! Experienced job coach, Cathy Liska, Effect Services, will cover:

• Creating a great resume and cover letter
• Developing your job hunting strategy
• Interview preparation and professional appearance
• Dealing with the emotion of change and transition

Sponsors: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and MeadWestVaco

March 24Wednesday
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Registration required
$20

Family Circle Tennis Center,
61 Seven Farms Dr, Conference Rm, 2nd floor,
Daniel Island

East Cooper Series

Entertaining on a Dime

Hosting a party can be a challenge. Learn from two party pros about what you can do to create a memorable event and not break your bank. Candice J. Braddock, Event designer, Yoj Events llc and Steve Wenger, CEO, Duvall Catering & Event Design

Networking & refreshments 5:30pm -6:00pm. Program begins at 6:00pm.

Sponsor: East Cooper Medical Center
Food & Beverage Sponsor: Dish & Design
In Partnership With: Family Circle Tennis Center

March 25Thursday
6-8 p.m.

Registration
required
$20 C4W Members
$40 Non Members

You Can Do It Series

The Art of Centering: Simple Practices and Strategies to Empower Your Compassionate Self

This workshop provides an array of techniques to enable the individual to better manage their personal energy while communicating authenticity, empathy and unconditional positive regard. Franklyn Smith, MSW, LISW-CP

Business Sponsors: Danna Helms, Financial Advisor, Financial Management Group, Inc. and Mary Peters of Care For Life Eldercare Experts

March 30Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Registration required: $15 C4W & Summ Chamber Members/$20 Non Members

Holiday Inn Express, Summerville (near exit 199)

March 31 Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

RSVP

FREE

Saks Fifth Avenue, 211 King Street

An Inspirational Evening with Carol Perkins

Join us for an evening of inspiration with Carol Perkins, CEO of Harry Barker, former Ford model, fire eater, and brain tumor survivor. Hear Carol's wonderful success story and get some quick and easy beauty tips for busy women from Andrew Petersen. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a special private shopping opportunity with a generous discount especially for C4W members! Lean more about Carol featured in Ladies Home Journal.

Sponsored by Trish McEvoy Cosmetics