International Women's Day celebrated around the world

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(L) Women's House Executive Director, Casey Wiechert, Olympian and Keynote Speaker, Elizabeth Manley and Bev Spence of the Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey

International Women's Day was celebrated around the world on Monday, March 8 and, in Bruce County, a sold-out crowd attended the celebration held at the CAW Education Centre in Port Elgin,Saugeen Shores.

This year's event featured former Olympian, Elizabeth Manley, direct from the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, and sponsored by Herbal Magic of Port Elgin and Kincardine.

Women's House Bev Spence introduced the 2010 Woman of Distinction, Laura Robinson

Woman of Distinction award winner,  author and athlete, Laura Robinson (R)

(R) Dianne Crosetta of Drifting Sands Spa in Southampton and friend, Hope Alvarez (L)

Jenny Amy (R) and Francesca Dobbyn (standing) Executive Director of the United Way

MC Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director of the United Way, bedazzled the audience in her 'hollywood oscar' finery

Four young ladies at International Women's Day: (L front) Christine Franklin and daughter, Abby; (L back) Jackie Arnold and daughter, Isabella

The group O'Various from Owen Sound area entertained with a wide variety of musical styles

Proud 'Nanna', Bev Spence with grandaughter, Sloan Murphy

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Monday, March 08, 2010