BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Montgomery County Women's Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Montgomery County Women's Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcwctx.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Montgomery County Women's Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220831T175535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T180011Z UID:4977-1665835200-1665846000@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:WOODLANDS COMMUNITY SAFETY EXPO DESCRIPTION:The Woodlands Township will hold the National Night Out Community Safety Expo on Saturday\, October 15\, 2022\, from noon to 3 p.m. at Northshore Park\, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive in The Woodlands\, TX 77381. This free\, family-friendly event highlights public safety in the community and is an excellent event for all ages. \nThere will be equipment and displays from local\, state and federal agencies\, including Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office\, The Woodlands Fire Department\, Homeland Security and more. Residents are invited to climb aboard apparatus and learn about their roles in our community and how they keep us safe. The various agencies and groups will have information and giveaways to distribute on fire and crime prevention\, emergency preparedness and health and wellness. \nThe expo will also include public safety demonstrations and fun for all ages. Safety presentations will include K-9 demonstrations\, the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s robots\, drone demonstrations\, and Entergy Arcs and Sparks power line dangers. The Kid Zone will have face painting\, a bounce house\, crafts and an opportunity to meet McGruff the Crime Dog. Complimentary food and refreshments will be offered while supplies last\, sponsored by H-E-B\, Dietz and Watson\, Chick-fil-A\, and Firehouse Subs. \n\nSTOP BY OUR BOOTH AND SAY HI!! You are invited to help us BLOW OUT THE STIGMA that surrounds domestic violence at our all day bubble blowing event!\nSTIGMA: One very important issue we\, as a community\, try to battle. It’s the negative assumptions associated with being a victim of domestic violence. Many domestic violence victims suffer in silence. Enduring a steady pattern of abuse and humiliation at home\, they bravely attempt to present a solid exterior in public. Sometimes they pull it off; usually\, they do not. We notice the signs. Whether physical or emotional\, red flags are flying. \nIn such cases\, some people wonder why victims continue to deny the abuse\, which is often visibly manifest to those around them. The answer has to do with the way domestic violence victims fear they will be treated. \nContinuing education and community awareness of the dynamics of domestic abuse can reduce the perceptions of the stigma that cause many victims to suffer in silence. Encouraging reporting through support and empowerment\, by friends\, family and the community\, will help victims break the cycle of abuse and embark on the road to recovery. \n  URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/woodlands-community-safety-expo/ LOCATION:NORTHSHORE PARK\, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive\, Woodlands\, TX\, 77381 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/9-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221007T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220726T214607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T140516Z UID:4008-1665138600-1665153000@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:Open Your Purse for Change - October 2022 DESCRIPTION:FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION\, TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS PLEASE VISIT: igfn.us/form/cpfffQ \n  URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/open-your-purse-for-change-oct-2022/ LOCATION:The Woodlands Country Club\, 100 Grand Fairway\, The Woodlands\, TX\, 77381 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220831T194616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194720Z UID:4997-1664611200-1667235600@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:#ASKMEWHYIWEARPURPLE CAMPAIGN DESCRIPTION:JOIN US IN WEARING PURPLE THIS MONTH!\n\nUse your social media to send a message to victims of domestic violence\, that you stand with them.\nShare a photo of you (or a group of you) wearing purple and share your “WHY”.\nMake sure to TAG us!!!! #WhyIwearPurpleTX Facebook: @Montgomery County Women’s Center Twitter & Instagram: @officialmcwc\nUpload one of your sample “ASK ME WHY I WEAR PURPLE” profile pictures to your social media.\n\n \n>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> \nMillions of people all over America are wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Will you join us? Since the early 1900’s\, purple and lavender have been used to represent women’s rights and causes. In October\, 1987\, the first DV awareness month activities ever held joined in the proud purple tradition. \nFreedom from violence is a basic human right – not only for women\, but for people of color\, abused LGBTQ+ persons\, trafficked people\, battered men\, and young people who suffer harm caused by the cruel assertion of power and control. \nDomestic and dating violence is not just physical harm. It also includes emotional\, mental\, financial\, and sexual abuse.  It can involve the victim’s possessions\, employer\, family pets\, extended family\, and others who are targeted in the abuser’s efforts to cause harm to the victim. In all cases\, the abuser uses controlling behaviors in a continuing cycle to get and maintain power and control. \nThe National Domestic Violence Resource Center reports that nearly 75% of Americans personally know someone who has been a victim of abuse. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women – more than car accidents\, muggings\, and rapes combined. And while 85% of battered people are women\, 15% are not. In the U.S.\, domestic violence is so common that it happens to someone every 9 seconds. \nSo why do victims stay? Why does so much domestic violence go unreported? Victims stay because they’re afraid to leave\, and they leave when they’re afraid to stay. Many abusers control the finances\, leaving victims with no independent means of support. And ultimately\, reporting violence to the authorities increases the abuser’s anger and violence. Often\, it just isn’t safe or easy for people to leave abusive situations. In addition\, many batterers and victims drink and use drugs together\, making escape from violence that much harder. URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/askmewhyiwearpurple-campaign/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-Upcoming-Events-Images-169-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220829T170320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T182956Z UID:4934-1664611200-1667235600@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month- October 2022 DESCRIPTION:Throughout the month of October\, we will be joining the nation in promoting awareness of dating abuse with other agencies and organizations in our area.  Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) gives our community the opportunity to promote healthy relationships and speak up against domestic violence violence that will only grow if we keep silent. \n  \nCHECK THE “UPCOMING EVENTS” PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR EVENT DETAILS URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month-october-2022/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220726T214950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T060629Z UID:4011-1664582400-1667260799@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:Halloween Donation Drive - October 2022 DESCRIPTION:Halloween Donation Drive– we are collecting trick or treat buckets\, candy\, costumes and more for our shelter and transitional housing families. Donations can be dropped at 1401 Airport Rd\, Conroe TX 77301. Please email SiomaraC@mcwctx.org with questions. URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/halloween-donation-drive/ LOCATION:1401 Airport Rd\, Conroe TX 77301 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Events_Featured-halloween-october2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Siomara":MAILTO:SiomaraC@mcwctx.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220829T153323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T165857Z UID:4916-1663747200-1663779600@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Training DESCRIPTION:We love our volunteers!\n\n\nWe cannot accomplish our mission and operate our agency without the help of our dedicated volunteers. These caring individuals give from their hearts as they assist us with a myriad of activities including: \n\n\n\nStaffing our Resale Store– Something Special\nOffice and Administrative Tasks\nAnswering the Crisis Hotline\nChildcare Activities\nCooking Casseroles and Baking Cakes and Cookies\nOrganizing Donation Drives\n\nAre you interested in volunteering with our agency and making an impact in your community? Join us for our next Volunteer Training! \n\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS REQUIRED\nPLEASE NOTE: There are a few requirements you must complete before attending the training including (1) filling out and submitting a volunteer application and (2) completing a HomeStudy Training.  \nEmail: Siomara Rodriguez at SiomaraC@mcwctx.org to register. \n  URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/volunteer-training/ LOCATION:1401 Airport Rd\, Conroe TX 77301 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220829T155213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T155216Z UID:4920-1662019200-1664557200@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Meal: September 2022 DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Meal: Cook or Sponsor a Meal for our Shelter Residents! Our shelter only has a cook Monday – Friday so\, Montgomery County Women’s Center relies on the support of volunteer groups to provide weekend meals to shelter residents. If your family\, corporation\, or civic group would like to cook and serve a meal or drop off/cater a meal from a local restaurant for our shelter\, consider “Adopting-a-Meal“! \nEmail MelanieJ@mcwctx.org to schedule your meal today! \nOn average our shelter houses 40 adults women and 20 children. Casseroles can also me pre-made and dropped off frozen for staff to cook as needed. Gift cards can be donated to cover the cost of pizza\, tacos or burgers and fries!!! \n\nLunch Ideas: Sandwiches\, wraps\, fruit and veggies\, pre-packaged individual items\nDinner Ideas: chicken\, mac and cheese\, salad\, and cookies.\n\n  \nRECIPE IDEAS\n\n15 Casserole Recipes to Freeze \n\n\n5 Dump-and-Bake Freezer Meals! \n\n\n29 Freezer-Friendly Casseroles \n\n\nEasy Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal \n\n\nFreezer Meal Recipes \n\n\nBest Ever Freezer Meal Spaghetti Sauce \n\n\nChicken and Broccoli Alfredo Bake \n\n\nChicken and Vegetable Casserole with Crispy Onion Topping \n\n\nEasy Cheesy Tater Tot Chicken Casserole \n\n\nHomemade Freezer Sloppy Joes \n\n\nHam and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups (make-ahead lunch) URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/adopt-a-meal-september-2022/ LOCATION:1401 Airport Rd\, Conroe TX 77301 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220726T213300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T222129Z UID:4006-1659398400-1661990399@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:Join the Challenge - August 2022 DESCRIPTION:This summer make a difference in our community by joining Montgomery County Women’s Center for our “31 Miles in 31 Days” Summer Challenge. \nWhether you do one mile a day\, smash out all the miles at once\, or something in between\, you have the chance to make a difference this summer. Grab your family and friends\, or go it alone\, but it’s time to get outside and help some of our county’s most vulnerable people by taking part in the challenge of completing 31 miles or more and raising money for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. ​ Run\, bike\, walk or swim 31 miles or more in July/August and help fund services for victims and their families. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER: igfn.us/form/W_cweg  URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/join-the-challenge-august-2022/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Events_Featured-31miles-Aug2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901 DTSTAMP:20260403T180138 CREATED:20220727T165428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T165428Z UID:4154-1659312000-1661990399@mcwctx.org SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Meal - August 2022 DESCRIPTION:Adopt-A-Meal: Cook or Sponsor a Meal for our Shelter Residents! Our shelter only has a cook Monday – Friday so\, Montgomery County Women’s Center relies on the support of volunteer groups to provide weekend meals to shelter residents. If your family\, corporation\, or civic group would like to cook and serve a meal or drop off/cater a meal from a local restaurant at our Adult or Family Center\, consider “Adopting-a-Meal“! \nEmail MelanieJ@mcwctx.org to schedule your meal today! \nOn average our shelter houses 40 adults women and 20 children. Casseroles can also me pre-made and dropped off frozen for staff to cook as needed. Gift cards can be donated to cover the cost of pizza\, tacos or burgers and fries!!! \n\nLunch Ideas: Sandwiches\, wraps\, fruit and veggies\, pre-packaged individual items\nDinner Ideas: chicken\, mac and cheese\, salad\, and cookies. URL:https://mcwctx.org/event/adopt-a-meal-august-2022/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcwctx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Events_Featured-adoptameal-Aug2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie":MAILTO:MelanieJ@mcwctx.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR