Hickory, NC — On Tuedsay, May 2, 2006 Women’s Resource Center hosted their annual Spring Dinner at Park Inn in Hickory. The theme for the evening was “Women: Builders of Communities and Dreams,” and raised over $23,000 for the Center. This year’s dinner was sponsored by Health and Home Services, Print Focus, Hickory Metro Higher Education Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center-Women’s Pavilion, Graystone Ophthalmology, Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, Commscope, People’s Bank, Sophie Magazine and BB & T.
A special highlight of the evening was the awarding of the WRC Spirit Award given annually to a person who individually embodies the mission and spirit of Women’s Resource Center. This year’s recipient is Merry Boone, Past President of WRC Board of Directors. Each year’s recipient has their name added to the Spirit Award plaque as a reminder of their great accomplishments.
Women’s Resource Center has provided crisis assistance, life transition services and enrichment programs since 1986. For information about WRC programs, services or volunteer program, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website: www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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Hickory, NC-Women’s Resource Center announced Chelsea Green as the winner of it’s Great Women Essay Contest on Tuesday, May 2nd at the 2006 WRC Spring Dinner. Chelsea is in 4th grade at Forest Hill Elementary School in Morganton.
The essay contest was for students in grades 4, 5 and 6 in the Unifour area and was meant to help draw awareness Women’s History Month throughout the month of March. The theme was “Women: Builders of Communities and Dreams.” The theme helps celebrate women who have brought communities together and restored hope in the face of impossible odds.
Children were asked to create a literary essay no longer than 500 words about a woman in history who has made an impact on their life. Renowned women in history or women in their lives, whom students have developed a personal connection with, were also allowed in the essay.
Women’s Resource Center provides life transition services, enrichment programs and crisis assistance. For information about WRC programs, services or volunteer programs, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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Hickory, NC – Women’s Resource Center in conjunction with Lenoir Rhyne College will offer a Gourmet Cooking Demonstration on Friday, May 19, 2006 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Aramark Dining Services, the demonstration will be held at Bear’s Lair on LR Campus. Deadline to register for this program is May 12th and a $10 program fee includes the lunch. Call WRC at 828-322-6333 ext. 207 or register online at www.wrchickory.org.
While you dine, you will be educated and entertained by Chef Eddie Wesson, Catering Manager of Aramark Campus Dining Services. Learn cooking techniques from a professional chef as Chef Wesson demonstrates how the menu is prepared.
Women’s Resource Center provides life transition services, enrichment programs and crisis assistance. For information about WRC programs, services or volunteer program, call (828) 322-6333 or visit the website: www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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