Upcoming EventsOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Calhan Walk the Night
5:00pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
1450 5th Street, Calhan 80808
Hosted by the Ministerial Alliance in Calhan, this is the annual event in Calhan designed to unite the community. Hear from community leaders and join us as we walk through Calhan with the silhouettes, representing victims of domestic violence who have lost their lives. Join us after the event for a homemade chili dinner.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Silent Witness Event
Beginning at 11:30am
Programs begin at 12:00pm and 5:00pm
Pioneers' Museum Gazebo
(near the corner of Tejon and Vemijo)
We gather to honor the victims and others in the community who have lost their lives as a result of domestic violence and to recognize those who continue with their struggle to survive (see attached flyer). Please come to hear their stories and support TESSA. Light refreshments provided.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ladies Night Out
Gold’s Gym
7655 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Friday October 17, 2008
5-8pm
Join the Gold’s Gym staff and trainers for a Ladies Night Out and enjoy refreshments and activities including dance class and yoga, a guest speaker from Memorial Hospital and group discussions about women’s health issues. 100% of the $5 event fee will be donated to TESSA. There will also a bin available for people to donate their old cell phones for TESSA.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
CHANGE Speak-Out
5:30pm
Penrose Library, Carnegie Room
(Southwest Corner of Kiowa & Cascade, Downtown)
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we will provide a SAFE SPACE for those who wish to tell their own stories or hear other people's stories of survival.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Community Health Fair in Cripple Creek
9:00am
The Double Eagle Hotel Conference Center
“Cut it Out”--TBD
Throughout the month...
TESSA supporters in El Paso and Teller counties will be displaying a Silent Witness and putting up purple ribbons or posters in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We could not do the work that we do alone. If you see a Silent Witness or a Purple Ribbon around town, please take time to let the business or organization know how much their support of TESSA means to our community.
Shop Beauty Brands and give back to TESSA!
In October, Beauty Brands' Salon Spa Superstore, located at 7214 N.Academy Blvd. will be donating 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the Redken "Guts" volume boosting spray foam to TESSA. For more information, visit www.beautybrands.com.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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