On, Friday, March 8, the Community Center for the Performing Arts and Women Amplfied proudly host “Still Not Asking For It” -- a Fundraiser for Womenspace at the WOW Hall.

On March 8, Women Amplified will come together for its second annual International Women's Day event: “Still Not Asking For It” --a night of artful performances including dance troupes, live music, theater, and a silent auction and raffle. This year, instead of taking the streets, Women Amplified have poured their passion into raising money for Womenspace -- local non-profit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault -- which stands to lose a projected $3-4 million dollars in federal and donated funding this year. The organization has already cut their walk-in counselor and other priceless advocate services.

Tentative Program Opening Ceremony 8:00-8:03 Opening comments, tributes, sponsors. 8:03-8:08 Matryoshkas (Russian dance) 8:10-8:20 Peg (reading) 8:20-8:40 Rape Culture (topic) 8:40-9:10 Valayla (belly dance) 9:10-9:20 Selene Hart (accordion) 9:20-9:30 Singer/Songwriter Jobe Woosley (Indie/Blues) 9:30-9:40 Lotus (Killing Us Softly) 9:40-9:50 Scotty Perey presets honored guests: The Sub Pilots (rockin' young ladies) 9:50-10:20 Alder St. All Stars 10:25-10:55 Special Guests Garden Goat 11:05-11:50 Olive DelSol (accordion) 11:50-12:00 Raffle and Auction Items include: Cover Photo package from Digital Latte [ http://www.digitallatte.com/] , valued at $400! because everyone deserves to know how beautiful they are, Dr. Pamela Wible donated a few copies of Pet Goats and Pap Smears, 4 hours labor donated by a local fireman and medic, and local art work donations including photography, candles, and collage work.

“Together we can bring awareness to the pain, domination, and intolerance that is rape culture, and begin to heal the broken parts of our culture through growing empathy and community. Together we can end the silence,” states Women Amplified. “Because Women Amplified strives to spread awareness and create safe spaces for all people, we feel it is important to welcome all gender identities. Further, sexual assault and domestic violence stories are likely to come up in conversation and speeches at this event. Your sensitivity is appreciated.

Because Women Amplified strives to spread awareness and create safe spaces for all people, we feel it is important to welcome all gender identities. Further, sexual assault and domestic violence stories are likely to come up in conversation and speeches at this event. Your sensitivity is appreciated.

Suggested donation is $10 to $50 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm with an opening ceremony at 8:00. The WOW Hall is located at 291 W. 8th Ave. (the corner of 8th and Lincoln in Eugene) and is open for all ages. Adult refreshments are available downstairs. For information call 687-2746.