The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa

Events

  Time for SASC's annual fundraiser production of the "VAGINA MONOLOGUES"!  The "Vagina Monologues" is a fabulous play created by Eve Ensler, that celebrates women's power, sexuality, and individuality.  The evocative performance of the monologues has the power to move almost anyone to laughter, to tears, and to feel inspired.  As part of the V-Day movement to end violence against women and girls, Eve Ensler loans the rights to her play to various community groups who want to help raise money for programs that fight violence against women.  

A limited number of tickets will be available for a reception after the show, which will also serve as a 20th ANNIVERSARY celebration for SASC!  The reception will include refreshments, music, a chance to meet and greet actresses and organizers, and a silent-to-live auction of fabulous items.

The actresses this year include Oni the Haitian Sensation, Jerri Southcott Arisa Cox from the New RO, Charity Brown from KOOL FM, and Tracey Hill from Magic100.  Angie Porter from the NEW RO will be our MC for the evening.  

Tickets will be on sale by February 14th, at MOTHER TONGUE BOOKS (1067 Bank St., 730-2346) and at VENUS ENVY (110 Parent St., 789--4646).  Tickets for the show AND the reception will be $50, and tickets for the show ONLY will be $30.  

Don't miss out; last year, V-Day Ottawa, 2002 sold out weeks in advance.  Get your tickets as soon as they're available!   YOUR VAGINA DESERVES IT!!

The performance and the reception will be held at the Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave.  Doors will be open at 6:30pm, and the show will begin at 7:00pm.

For extra info on the V-Day movement, go to www.vday.org.

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Check below for info about past and future events!!

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SASC's 2nd annual Cabaret was held on November 17th at the Fourth Stage, NAC.  Th

*  SASC's 2nd annual Cabaret was held on November 17th at the Fourth Stage, NAC.  The talent was incredible, and the evening was a success!!  Despite the snowfall, the event raised over 1000$ for SASC!!

*  Thanks to the staff at the NAC who helped us put on a great show! 

*  A HUGE thanks to Friends of Orpheus, The Electric Cake Company, and Crystal Basement Comedy Crew for putting on an amazing performance!

*  A Special thanks to Shawna Morgan who put much time and energy into organizing the talent for the event.

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*  A memorial was held on December 6th, 2002, at the Woman's Monument to remember and honour the 14 women who were massacred at a Montreal Univerity - because they were women - as well, to remember and honour all women who have lost their lives from violence.

*  The theme this year was "No woman can be forgotten".

*  There was a great turn out at the memorial.  Women mourned, while holding candles and listening to Native drummers and speakers.  We struggle for freedom and a safe world every day; we must all take the time to remember those who no longer struggle.  

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*  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!  SASC rang in the new year with the YOUNG WOMEN AT RISK PROGRAM NEW YEAR'S EVE BENEFIT BASH AT BABYLON!!  The evening was jammed packed friends and fun, dancing, tons of cool bands, an art auction, and money was raised to support programs for teen women in custody, group homes, on the street, in shelters, or just in isolation.

*  Thanks to all of those who helped with the event, and those who came out and showed your support!  Happy 2003!

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*  SASC was founded in 1983, so this is SASC's 20th anniversary!! 

*  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SASC!!!

*  Please join us for a year long celebration of women's strength and determination at one, or many of our events throughout this year!

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*  International Women's Day is on March 8th, 2003.  This day celebrates the past, present, and future of women in our world.  Women have come a long way, and have achieved many wonderful things worth cherishing.  At the same time, there is still a long way to go.  We know that women will get there, and THAT is also to be celebrated!!

*  Please check in for further details about IWD events.

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*  Did you know that 2/3 of all women will experience sexual assault??

*  May is SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH.  The goal during this month is to get as much education as possible out there about sexual violence.  Getting the truth out there is a huge step in ending sexual violence once and for all.  It is up to ALL of us to end sexual violence.  What can YOU do??

*  Please check in for further details about events during this month!

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Donations:

*  If you would like to make a donation to SASC, please send cheque (made payable to SASC or the Sexual Assault Support Centre)  to:

OR

Contact Kelly at 725-2160 ext. 221

*  All donations $10 or over will receive a receipt, so please include your name and mailing address.