For immediate release
LA PLATA, Maryland - - Registration is underway for the 2008 Charles County’s Women Fair to be held Saturday, March 1, from 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at the Center for Business and Industry on the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland.
Presented by the Charles County Commission for Women, this annual event will feature morning breakout sessions and afternoon roundtable workshops, a keynote address by Christine Stefanides, President and CEO of Civista Health, Inc., a health and wellness center and an exhibit hall.
Breakout and roundtable topics will focus on women’s health, wellness, and education including; better healthcare, breast cancer facts and myths, making an idea a business, protecting your child’s MySpace, water gardening, learning to text message, feeding your kids with love and good sense, learning to text your kids, financial planning for caregivers of aging relatives, and much more.
Throughout the day attendees will have an opportunity to visit the health and wellness center featuring complimentary; screenings, demonstrations and services. Screenings will include blood pressure, diabetes, hearing, stress, depression and anxiety, body fat, spinal, bone density and cholesterol. Demonstrations will include meditation, yoga, stability ball and pilates; Services will include seated massage, reflexology, foot therapy, reiki, acupuncture and ion cleanse.
Highlights of the event will be a presentation by local storyteller Pat Harris and an exhibit depicting the major milestones of Charles County women from past to present to commemorate the 350th Anniversary of the County.
“It is our goal that all attendees experience better health, greater knowledge, and personal enrichment; as a result of their participation at the 2008 Charles County Women’s Fair; which has been made possible by nearly fifty participating organizations, as well as, a passionate team of volunteers and loyal supporters.” Christine Marie Parker, Charles County Commission for Women, Chair.
Seating is limited and registration is required by Feb. 15. The cost is $20, which includes breakfast, lunch, and filled tote bag compliments of Civista Medical Center. To request a women’s fair registration form and/or for more information, visit www.charlescounty.org/cccw.
The Charles County Women’s Fair is made possible by principal benefactors: Zonta Club of Charles County, the College of Southern Maryland and Southern Maryland Newspapers; major benefactors: Longevity Studios, Maredith Management, LLC and the Rosenfield Group at Smith Barney; among many other supporters. Souvenir goodie bag items and door prizes are still being sought.
The mission of the Charles County Commission for Women is to advocate for women and families in Charles County by acting as a referral agency, encouraging volunteer programs, publicizing activities and services, encouraging education and job training, promoting public forums publicizing newly passed legislation, promoting continuing equal opportunity and focusing on current family issues.
For more information about the Commission for Women, please visit www.charlescounty.org/cccw, write the Charles County Commission for Women, Charles County Government Building, P.O. Box 2150, La Plata, Maryland 20646 or call Public Relations Coordinator Robin Walthour at 301-653-2946.
