February 1 - 22Mondays
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Registration required
$40 C4W Members
$70 Non Members

Empowerment Group

Separation and Divorce

Bringing women together creates a family of choice, a place where they can be comforted without fear of criticism, a place to exchange ideas and practice solutions regarding issues such as legal, financial, visitation, co-parenting, dating and housing. It is a place where women can laugh and cry together. It is a safe place. It is a place where shattered self-esteem can be healed and growth can take place. Lindsey Davis, LPC, LMFT, CAC

February 3 - 24Wednesdays
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Registration required
$40 C4W Members
$70 Non Members

Empowerment Group

Non Fiction Writers

Whether you are writing your memoirs, drafting personal essays, or working on a nonfiction book, you are welcome to join this group. Because we have only four meetings, each writer needs to have no less than thirty pages already written. Come ready to share your own writing, receive feedback, and be part of that same process for other writers. Together with the writers, the facilitator will help create a constructive and supportive writing group. She will also provide supplemental reading materials per members' requests. Mary B. Johnston, editor, Wordworks

Women Leading Wellness

Women as Nutritional Coaches
Feeding and Leading Your Family to Healthy Preferences

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.

February 11
Thursday at Noon
FREE

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

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Building Healthy Relationships:  At Home, On the Job, With Friends

We all have multiple relationships to manage in our lives. Find out how to manage the different interactions that you have every day. Martie Adams, LISW

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

February 11 Thursday
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

5:00-6:00pm Preview

Auction 6:00pm

South Carolina Thrift & Resale Store, 1670 Hwy 17 N, Mt Pleasant

Special Fundraiser

SC Thrift & Resale’s Auction
The C4W will receive 100% of sales from a special live and silent auction, plus a “bling-bling” jewelry sale with over 2000 pieces and nothing priced over $17.99 in time for Valentine's Day! Join us for fun, cheer and light refreshments. www.scthriftandresale.com

We need you to donate your gently used furniture, lamps, paintings, etc. to auction on our behalf. Call 843.971.0552 if you need to have your larger items picked up. You have something hiding in your closet that can benefit the C4W!

February 12
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration required: $75 for C4W & Chamber Members | $100 for Non Members | $50 for Students

Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd

Annual Women in Business Conference

POWER UP!

The Center for Women and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce will team up once again to present the fifth annual premier business event of the spring. Like its predecessors, this collaborative conference will assist hundreds of local business women—like you—advance professionally by providing networking opportunities and timely topics. You'll leave inspired with tools to take your business to the next level during this economically challenging time. MORE

Title Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

February 11 & 12
Thursday & Friday
7:00 p.m. w/ special midnight show on Fri

Physicians Auditorium, College of Charleston

Special Event

CofC V-Day 2010 presents...The Vagina Monologues
Tickets are $20 and $10 CofC Faculty/Staff/Students. Tickets are available at Caviar & Bananas (51 George St.) and City Lights Coffee (141 Market St.).

All proceeds will be going to the Center for Women and People Against Rape.

Visit www.cofcvday.blogspot.com for more information.

February 13
Saturday
7:00 p.m.

West Ashley Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd

Special Event

Lowcountry Women With Wings Benefit
The 1st Annual Southeastern Beard and Mustache Championships will be held with entertainment provided by Flatt City. For more information go here.

Proceeds will benefit Lowcountry Women With Wings, an ovarian cancer awareness support program of the Center for Women.

February 17
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Registration required: $20

Job Counseling

Job Search Workshop
A 3-hour workshop to help you land a great job! Experienced job coach, Dorothy P. Moore, PhD, Professor Emerita of Business and Entrepreneurship, 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

February 18
Thursday at Noon
FREE

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

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

How We Started Our Small Business

Learn from two successful entrepreneurs who dealt with challenges and opportunities in their business start-up. Ami Murphy, Mac & Murphy and Susan O'Shaughnessy, Sparkle'n Shine Hand Car Wash

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

February 20Saturday
10:00 a.m. - Noon

Registration required
$25 C4W Members
$50 Non Members

Women Writers Forum

Real Women Write Romance

Ever wanted to channel that inner romance writer? Here is your chance to learn from the pros who have successfully made their mark in this popular genre. Romantic suspense author Nina Bruhns and historical romance author Dorothy McFalls will discuss the basic elements that make up a compelling romance novel and how you can get started writing the book of your heart.

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.

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

Registration required
$20

Greater Summerville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
402 N Main St
Summerville

Summerville Series

How to Successfully Maneuver Your Business in These Economic Times

These economic times have proven to be quite challenging for many small businesses. Find out how 2 local business owners have adapted their business models to these stressful times. MaryAnn Donovan, Donovans Custom Framing, Beth LeonGuerrero, WildFlowers Inc. and Kelly Williams, AllCare Living Services

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

Business Sponsor: AllCare Living Services
Food & Beverage Sponsor: Dish & Design
In Partnership With: Greater Summerville Chamber of Commerce

February 27Saturday
10-12 p.m.

Registration
required
$20 C4W Members
$40 Non Members

You Can Do It Series

Cooking for 1 or 2

How many single women take the time to prepare nutritional and tasty meals every day? Is keeping your spouse interested in your culinary talents a challenge? Address both issues in this creative approach to a daily routine. Heather Solos, Home-Ec101.com

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