BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Women's Empowerment International - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://womenempowerment.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Women's Empowerment International REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T051527 CREATED:20260330T035829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T160928Z UID:111134-1780138800-1780153200@womenempowerment.org SUMMARY:Julian Luncheon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Julian Luncheon & Silent AuctionHosted by the Julian Giving Circle of Women’s Empowerment International\nSaturday\, May 30\, 202611:00AM – 3:00PM \nHER WORLD\, OUR CONNECTIONJoin us for this beloved annual luncheon and fundraiser in beautiful Julian! \nYour Ticket Includes:• A scenic venue and welcoming atmosphere• A full\, flavorful lunch• A global-inspired silent auction (featuring handmade folk art)• Raffle prizes• Live folk music• Inspiring speakers• A special wildlife experience with Critter Encounters \nFeatured CateringEnjoy hand-crafted cuisine by Baraka & Bilal (UWEAST)\, a program empowering refugee and East African women through entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency. \nGuest SpeakerJehán Seirafi\, Executive Director of Sunsar Maya\, will share how their programs in Nepal support women and children in building pathways out of poverty through education\, mental health\, and community-based care. \nWE’s grant expands job and entrepreneurship training within Sunsar Maya’s Women’s Literacy Program\, equipping women in extreme poverty with skills to strengthen their livelihoods\, voices\, and family outcomes. \nSpecial ExperienceBack by popular demand\, Critter Encounters will bring local wildlife and birds of prey for an up-close\, unforgettable experience. \nJoin us to connect with community\, purpose\, and nature in this beautiful setting. \n \n GET TICKETS\n \n \n \n Silent Auction Preview\nBidding will be open in person at the event. If you are unable to attend\, but are interested in one of the auction items\, please contact sarahadams@womenempowerment.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Escape to the Desert$100 Gift Certificate for the Red Ocotillo Restaurant on the Circle at Borrego Springs or the Coyote Steakhouse at The Palms at Indian Head and 2 bottles of wine \n \n \n \n \n \n A Quiet Mind Retreat and Spa1-Night Weekday Stay at Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge & Retreat overlooking Lake Cuyamaca \n \n \n \n \n \n Ecuadorian Table-RunnerColorful Patterned Table Runner with Edge Stitching 18″ X 54″ \n \n \n \n \n \n African Village BatikVintage signed Batik of East African Village Wall Hanging from 1970s-80s\, 3′ x 4.5′ \n \n \n \n \n \n Vietnam Hmong Quilted Jacket & BagReimagined Clothing from Vietnam Hmong Tribe\, Skirt into Quilted Jacket with Bag \n \n \n \n \n \n Hmong Batik EnsembleHand-crafted Two-color Batik Jacket from Hmong Hill Tribes\, with Matching Hat \n \n \n \n \n \n Indigo Batik Hill Tribe ScarfHandcrafted Batik Indigo Scarf from the Hmong Hill Tribes in Vietnam \n \n \n \n \n \n Australian Gem FernAustralian Gem Fern House Plant\, Easy Maintenance \n \n \n \n \n \n Stained Glass FramedStained Glass Framed 54 3/8″ H x 26 7/8″ W\, made by Sally Snipes \n \n \n \n \n \n Julian loves Honey and ApplesFrom Cider Mill – 17 items including Apple Butter\, Honey Peach Butter & Apple Honey \n \n \n \n \n \n A Taste of ItalyOlive Oils\, Fettuccini\, Salad Dressing\, Olives\, Tapenade\, dishtowl\, Olive Picks\, Dish \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Club Experience – Lost Boys of Sudan8 Books\, Wine and Book Club Private Discussion with Co-author Judy Bernstein \n \n \n \n \n \n An Adventure in the World of Hubbell’s ArtIlan Lael Tour for 4\, “Seeking Beauty” book\, note cards\, Oceanside Museum for 2 \n \n \n \n \n \n Love the Wine You’re WithVolcan Mountain Winery – 2 Bottles of Wine\, 8 wine tastings\, & 4 wine glasses \n \n \n \n \n \n Colombian Monkey Spirit FigureAmazonian Tribal Ceremonial Monkey Transformation Figure from Colombia \n \n \n \n \n \n Colombian Birdman Spirit FigureAmazonian Tribal Ceremonial Bird Transformation Figure from Colombia \n \n \n \n \n \n Ecuadorian Hand-Painted PotteryHand-Painted Pottery Hummingbird Vase & Plate from Museum of Art-Cuenca\, EC \n \n \n \n \n \n Guatemalan Bird Motif PillowMulticolores Embroidery Artists Pillow with Bird Motif\, 19″ x 11″ Down-filled \n \n \n \n \n \n Blue Guatemalan Throw-Pillow PairTwo Hand-woven 15″ X 15″ Blue Throw Pillows from Guatemala \n \n \n \n \n \n Guatemalan Flower Motif PillowMulticolores Embroidery Artists Pillow with Flower Motif\, 18″ x 18″ \n \n \n \n \n \n Vietnam Throw-Pillow PairHand crafted 18″ x 18″ Pillows made from Vietnamese Hmong Hill Tribe Clothing \n \n \n \n \n \n Gift Card and Fiesta Bowls$50 Gift Card for Quecho Elevated Mexican Eatery and 2 Hand-Painted Bowls \n \n \n \n \n \n Micaela Self-Portrait Hooked RugGuatemalan hooked rug from Multicolores Art of Being Collection\, Micaela 22″ x 18″ \n \n \n \n \n \n Flora – Art of Being Embroidery PortraitMulticolores “Art of Being” Collection Embroidery portrait\, framed 16″ X 14″ by Flora \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna – Art of Being Embroidery PortraitMulticolores “Art of Being” Collection Embroidery portrait\, framed 16″ x 14″ by Anna \n \n \n \n \n \n Eagle Spirit Yarn PaintingFramed Eagle Spirit Yarn Painting with Poem on back\, 12″ x 16″ by Timothy Hinchliff \n \n \n \n \n \n Hummingbird Dreams – Origami & Appliqué20″ x 20″ Framed\, Origami & Appliqué of Hummingbird & Flowers created with fabric \n \n \n \n \n \n Ecuadorian Hummingbird – Embroidery15″ x 15″ Framed Embroidery of Hummingbird and Flowers \n \n \n \n \n \n Acrylic Painting – Going HomeAcrylic Painting “Going Home” (Donkey) 10″ x 20″ by Vicki Hoff \n \n \n \n \n \n Grapes and Leaves WatercolorBeautiful Framed Watercolor of Grapes & Leaves 16″ x 18″ by Angela Simpson \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Stones Bracelet TrioBracelets of Semi precious stones: Rose Quartz\, Malachite\, Pietersite \n \n \n \n \n \n Summer WhispersHat & Scarf\, blue bracelet\, copper earrings\, Hand & Body Goat Milk Lotion \n \n \n \n \n \n Julian Pie HeavenA Pie-a-Month for a Year from Julian Cafe \n \n \n \n \n \n Fitness and Lunch DateOne-month Gym Membership and $25 gift card for Soups & Such cafe in Julian \n \n \n \n \n \n Stronger Fitter You SessionsThree 1-hour private weight training sessions (within 1 month) with Luke Smith \n \n \n \n \n \n Custom Framing Service$100 Gift Certificate for Custom Picture Framing in Ramona \n \n \n \n \n \n Sip and SavorBottle of Wine and a Vinegar sampler\, Cider Tasting for Two\, and Mead Tasting for Two \n \n \n \n \n \n World Travel TreasuresGiraffe Plate\, Baskets\, Scarf\, Coffee\, Chocolate\, Lenca Pottery\, Wrap-around Skirt URL:https://womenempowerment.org/event/julian-luncheon-2026/ LOCATION:Blum Lodge at Camp Stevens\, 1108 Banner Drive\, Julian\, CA\, 1108 Banner Drive\, Julian\, CA\, 92036\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://womenempowerment.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Julian-Circle-Flyer-Square-e1779552489972.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260613T051528 CREATED:20260514T005841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T161006Z UID:111407-1791118800-1791131400@womenempowerment.org SUMMARY:Empowered WE Rise: Fall Fundraiser 2026 DESCRIPTION:Empowered WE Rise | Fall Fundraiser 2026\nSunday\, October 4\, 20261:00-4:30pm \n* Inspiring Stories * Silent & Live Auction * Market Fair ** 2026 Woman of Empowerment Award * and more!More details and tickets. URL:https://womenempowerment.org/event/ewr-fall-fundraiser-2026/ LOCATION:Joya Kitchen\, 10275 Science Center Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States CATEGORIES:Fall Fundraiser,Featured Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://womenempowerment.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EWR-2026-Graphic.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR