Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Across Pennslyvania
Events are being planned in numerous locations including Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Check the specific event for registration/RSVP details. We will be posting more events as they are planned. In the meantime, spread the word through our Facebook event page.
No event in your area? Want to organize one? Download the toolkit below and email wevehadenoughcamp@gmail.com so we can post details here.
No event in your area? Want to organize one? Download the toolkit below and email wevehadenoughcamp@gmail.com so we can post details here.
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Centre County
1/22/13 - Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary Discussion
Location: Webster's Cafe and Bookstore, 133 E. Beaver Avenue, State College 16801
Time: 10am-11am
Ni-Ta-Nee NOW leaders will present information on the legal background, history, and aspects of Roe, reproductive justice issues by class and race, and expected legislation to be introduced in the PA legislature attacking or supporting Roe. Discussion will follow.
Location: Webster's Cafe and Bookstore, 133 E. Beaver Avenue, State College 16801
Time: 10am-11am
Ni-Ta-Nee NOW leaders will present information on the legal background, history, and aspects of Roe, reproductive justice issues by class and race, and expected legislation to be introduced in the PA legislature attacking or supporting Roe. Discussion will follow.
Erie
1/20/13 - Roe v. Wade Anniversary Celebration
Location: La Bella Restaurant in Erie
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Organized by the Northwestern PA chapter of the National Organizationfor Women, co-sponsors include the NWPA American Civil Liberties Union, The Social Responsibility Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, and Erie chapters of the American Association of University Women and the Leaague of Women Voters.Wine, beer, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This event is free of charge, but advance reservations are required as seating is limited. Please e-mail tonypanow@yahoo.com or call 814-734-1018 for further information and reservations.
Location: La Bella Restaurant in Erie
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Organized by the Northwestern PA chapter of the National Organizationfor Women, co-sponsors include the NWPA American Civil Liberties Union, The Social Responsibility Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, and Erie chapters of the American Association of University Women and the Leaague of Women Voters.Wine, beer, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This event is free of charge, but advance reservations are required as seating is limited. Please e-mail tonypanow@yahoo.com or call 814-734-1018 for further information and reservations.
Harrisburg
_ 1/20/13 - Roe v. Wade Interfaith Service
Location: Unitarian Church, 1508 Market Street, Harrisburg
Time: 3:00pm, reception to follow
The Unitarian Church of Harrisburg welcomes several speakers to commemorate and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The featured speaker will be Rev. Rob Keithan, Director of Public Policy for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Other speakers include: Chaplain James Cavenaugh, “Lisa,” Rabbi Eric Cytryn, Shuso Julie Good-Kruger, and Rev. Richard C. Gordon. Donations will benefit Planned Parenthood of Northeast, Mid-Penn, and Bucks County. No RSVP necessary
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1/22/13 - Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary Happy Hour
Location: Char’s Restaurant – Tracy Mansion, 1829 N. Front Street, Harrisburg
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
RSVP: edallago@planitpa.org
The Capitol Region Partnership Council of Planned Parenthood of Northeast, Mid-Penn, and Bucks County honors the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with cocktails and conversation. A cash bar will be available.
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1/25/13 - Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary Visibility Event
Location: Capitol Steps, 3rd Street, Harrisburg
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
RSVP: Caitlin.Palmer@pppamail.org
Planned Parenthood PA Advocates and Planned Parenthood of Northeast, Mid-Penn, and Bucks County join local supporters in showing support for the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade through a visibility event on the steps of the State Capitol Building.
Location: Unitarian Church, 1508 Market Street, Harrisburg
Time: 3:00pm, reception to follow
The Unitarian Church of Harrisburg welcomes several speakers to commemorate and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The featured speaker will be Rev. Rob Keithan, Director of Public Policy for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Other speakers include: Chaplain James Cavenaugh, “Lisa,” Rabbi Eric Cytryn, Shuso Julie Good-Kruger, and Rev. Richard C. Gordon. Donations will benefit Planned Parenthood of Northeast, Mid-Penn, and Bucks County. No RSVP necessary
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1/22/13 - Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary Happy Hour
Location: Char’s Restaurant – Tracy Mansion, 1829 N. Front Street, Harrisburg
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
RSVP: edallago@planitpa.org
The Capitol Region Partnership Council of Planned Parenthood of Northeast, Mid-Penn, and Bucks County honors the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with cocktails and conversation. A cash bar will be available.
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1/25/13 - Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary Visibility Event
Location: Capitol Steps, 3rd Street, Harrisburg
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
RSVP: Caitlin.Palmer@pppamail.org
Planned Parenthood PA Advocates and Planned Parenthood of Northeast, Mid-Penn, and Bucks County join local supporters in showing support for the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade through a visibility event on the steps of the State Capitol Building.
Philadelphia
1/22/2012 - Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary Visibility Event
Location: Broad and Walnut Streets
Time: Noon to 1:00pm
Register for the Philadelphia event here: http://roe40philly.eventbrite.com
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1/24/2012 - Roe At 40: Providers Under Attack
Location: The offices of Montgomery-McCracken Walker & Rhoads; 123 South Broad Street, 28th Floor, Philadelphia
Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Join Women's Medical Fund and Women's Law Project to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Come learn about the harassment, violence and terrorism abortion providers experience and how the law is helping – or not. David S. Cohen, Associate Professor of Law at Drexel University's Earle Mack School of Law, and Krysten Connon (Drexel School of Law, Class of 2012) present their research on the targeted harassment of abortion providers. Cohen and Connon traveled the country and interviewed 85 abortion providers who shared their most personal and terrifying moments and how they cope with the risks they face. Please note: there is a fee for this event and proceeds support Women's Medical Fund. Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP: To register and for more information, visit http://womensmedicalfund.org/index.php/special-events/Spring
Location: Broad and Walnut Streets
Time: Noon to 1:00pm
Register for the Philadelphia event here: http://roe40philly.eventbrite.com
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1/24/2012 - Roe At 40: Providers Under Attack
Location: The offices of Montgomery-McCracken Walker & Rhoads; 123 South Broad Street, 28th Floor, Philadelphia
Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Join Women's Medical Fund and Women's Law Project to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Come learn about the harassment, violence and terrorism abortion providers experience and how the law is helping – or not. David S. Cohen, Associate Professor of Law at Drexel University's Earle Mack School of Law, and Krysten Connon (Drexel School of Law, Class of 2012) present their research on the targeted harassment of abortion providers. Cohen and Connon traveled the country and interviewed 85 abortion providers who shared their most personal and terrifying moments and how they cope with the risks they face. Please note: there is a fee for this event and proceeds support Women's Medical Fund. Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP: To register and for more information, visit http://womensmedicalfund.org/index.php/special-events/Spring
