International Women’s Day, March 8, celebrates the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women – and the ongoing challenges, as women work for gender equality.
The Portuguese Cultural Centre of Bradford is gearing up for its 15th annual International Women’s Day gala, on Saturday March 7 – a celebration of women and girls, and their contributions in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of cocktails, dinner of appetizers, soup, salad, chicken breast, potatoes, rice, vegetables and dessert - and live entertainment, featuring DJ John Paul Perdiz, and local singers Ines Sousa, and Samantha Paixao.
The evening includes a fabulous fashion show by Bradford’s Pink Closet Boutique, with local models – catching up on the latest style trends and accessories. This year, Adelina Brito of European Style and make-up artist Jessica Mallia will be providing hairstyling and make-up for the models.
Tickets for the gala are only $35 for women, $15 for children ages 7 to 12. For ticket information contact Ceu Perdiz at 905-775-3254 or 905-251-2302, Aldina Lapa at 905-775-4938, or Elizabeth Lambert, 905-715-4772, and be part of the tradition, celebrating women and girls in BWG.
The Portuguese Cultural Centre is located at 767 Simcoe Rd. in Bradford.
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #EachforEqual, highlighting the fight against gender bias, and for gender equality.
