Girls Rock! Weekend 2011

Girls Rock! Weekend consists of a series of events aimed at celebrating girls' voices and achievements while educating them about important issues. Events have included a film screening, open-mic poetry mashup, live music concert and the Girls Unlimited! Conference.

In April 2008 Hardy Girls Healthy Women hosted the first annual Girls Rock! Weekend - an opportunity for girls of all ages to come together to meet one another, be inspired, learn media literacy skills, and think critically about messages they get about body image and relationships. Participants also had opportunities to create their own media.

The 3rd Annual Girls Rock! Weekend line-up:

Friday, April 8th

HGHW's 13th Annual Girls Unlimited! Conference: Powered By Girls will focus on girls' leadership and social activism for girls in 4th-8th grade. Registration fee is $10 before April 5th and $15 after. Breakfast, lunch, workshops, take-aways, and a t-shirt are included! Scholarships are available for students to participate at no cost. Location: Colby College in Waterville, ME 04901. 8:30am-1:00pm. register online at http://www.hghw.org/content/girls-rock-weekend

Space is limited! Register online today!You may pay by using Paypal, credit card or send in a check.

3rd Annual Girls Rock! Awards: will celebrate five girls making Maine a better place to live and grow. RSVP 207.861.8131 by April 2nd or RSVP online. Location: Holocaust and Human Rights Center at the University of Maine in Augusta. 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Saturday, April 9th

Live open mic performances of That Takes Ovaries! Bold Females and Their Brazen Acts, a collection of real life stories from girls about gutsy, outrageous, courageous things they have done. That Takes Ovaries! boldy declares, "Look what I just did!"From courageous and smart to outrageous and foolhardy, from the seemingly frivolous to obviously political, this diverse group of women models the range of what real femininity looks like today-sassy, self-assured, and estrogen-fueled. Tickets are $5 for adults at the door, children attend for free. Location: One Longfellow Square, at the corner of Congress and State Streets in Portland. 2:00pm-4:00pm. Go to this link to RVSP or buy your ticket today! http://www.hghw.org/content/girls-rock-weekend

Sunday, April 10th

4th Annual Poetry Mashup will give girls the opportunity to shout their essays, poetry, songs, etc. from the rooftop! Well, at least from an open mic. Free refreshments will be served. All Ages. Location: University College of Bangor-Huskins Lounge in Eastport Hall. 12:00pm-1:30pm.