Join pro-choice advocates around the state this month to celebrate the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Not Yet Rain film shown in Centerville, Cincinnati

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region will present Not Yet Rain, a short film by Lisa Russell produced in association with Ipas.

The film explores abortion in Ethiopia through the voices of women who have faced the challenge of finding safe care. Through their stories, we see the important role that safe abortion care plays in the overall health of women and their families.

Discussion will follow the film, moderated by Becki Brenner, CEO of Planned Parenthood’s Southwest Ohio Region. Wine, beverages and hors d’ourves will be provided.

The film will be held in two locations:

• Jan. 20, 6-8 p.m., at the Marjorie and Oscar Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education, 525 Versailles Drive, Centerville.
• Jan. 21, 6-8 p.m., at the Mayerson Jewish Community Center, Amberly Room, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati.

Tickets are $25 and $10 for students.

RSVP online at www.ppswo.org. or contact the Planned Parenthood Southwest Region Development Office at 513-824-7808, 2314 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

The event is sponsored by the Dayton Women’s Rights Alliance, Planned Parenthood Young Professionals, Cincinnati Women’s Poitical Caucus & Cincinnati chapter of NOW.

Activist, author Cristina Page spreads word in Cleveland, Columbus

NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio is sponsoring a talk by Christina Page, activist and author of How the Pro-Choice Movement Saved America, Freedom Politics and the War on Sex. She will speak about the extreme goals of the anti-choice movement, whose leaders not only want to totally outlaw abortion, but make birth control nearly impossible to get as well.

Cleveland Event Details

Who: You and hundreds of your pro-choice friends

What: Roe Anniversary 2010: An evening with Christina Page: “How the pro-choice movement saved America: Freedom, politics, & the war on sex”

When: Jan. 26  -  6:30 p.m.:Hot buffet and cash bar; 7:15 p.m.: Program followed by book signing

Where: Massimo da Milano (corner of Detroit Avenue and West 25th Street )

Tickets: $35 Supporter Recognition, $15 General Admission (Or pay as you can for limited incomes).

RSVP: You must RSVP to attend the event. Registration is easy. You can reserve your spot online, call Rachel at 216-283-2180, or mail your reservation (with your check made out to FOCC and a note listing the names of all attending) to FOCC, P.O. Box 443 , Berea, Ohio 44017 . Or you can purchase tickets online.

For more information, visit the NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Web site or contact Rachel at Rachel@ProChoiceOhio.org or 216-283-2180.

Columbus Event Details

What: Roe Anniversary 2010: An evening with Christina Page: “How the pro-choice movement saved America: Freedom, politics, & the war on sex”

When: Jan. 27 – 6 p.m.: Cash bar reception. Meet the author and mingle with pro-choice supporters; 6:30 p.m.: Dinner; 7:30 p.m.: Program and Q&A. Book signing reception to follow.

Where: Ohio State University Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd.

RSVP: Reservations are required and must be received by Jan. 22. To RSVP, please send a check payable to FOCC and the names of those attending to: FOCC, P.O. Box 443, Berea, OH 44017. Or you can purchase tickets online.

For more information, visit the NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Web site or the ACLU Web site or contact Rachel at Rachel@ProChoiceOhio.org or 216-283-2180.