Women's History and Culture Center - Mesquite, Nevada 2022

Mayor proclaims Aug 26 ‘Women’s Equality Day’ at city council meeting

Mayor proclaims Aug 26 ‘Women’s Equality Day’ at city council meeting - The Progress The Mesquite City Council met on Tuesday evening, Aug. 13

Happy Birthday Jean Watkins!!!!!!

2024 Distinguished Citizen celebrates birthday - The Progress Thursday evening the Mesquite Elks Lodge was filled with friends

https://whccmesquitenv.org/newsletter/september-2024/

September 2024 - WHCC

*FREE*FREE*FREE*
The Virgin Valley Artists' Association is excited to kick off the 2024-2025 Brown Bag Cultural Series with a captivating start! We're bringing award-winning artist Lynn Craven to Mesquite for an engaging presentation on Pyrography—the fascinating art of wood burning. Join us at noon on Tuesday, September 3rd, at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center Classroom (15 W. Mesquite Blvd.) to not only hear Lynn's insights but also experience this art form up close through interactive discussions where you can see and even smell the process in action. Plus, there are door prizes, and admission is free! Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Pyrography. See you there!

The Art Box 'For The Theatre" - Episode 221 - Shelvis is In the Building - DJ Van D**e One of our Valley's beloved entertainers, DJ Van D**e, is gearing up for another sellout performance at the Mesquite Theatre. This time, she's bringing her talented friend Shelvis to the stage for an electrifying show on September 14. Join us as Suzie White hosts a lively conversation with DJ, and w...

https://whccmesquitenv.org/newsletter/august-2024/

August 2024 - WHCC

The Art Box - Episode 205 - Be A Miracle for Others - Meet Dr. Joyce Hunt Brown Welcome to The Art Box! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our listeners to the esteemed Dr. Joyce Hunt Brown, a distinguished resident of Mesquite and a Certified Crisis Chaplain. Dr. Joyce joined our host, Tyler Roylance, in the Mesquite Works STEAM Center recording studio for an inspiring conver...

July Newsletter.

July 2024 - WHCC

Let's hear it for Sister Sufferagette. :-)

Eureka Firecracker 2024 Act 1 Sister Suffragette This is Act 1, "Sister Suffragette", by The Women's History & Culture Center.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/q4Wht7nEuzfEVRDn/

Happy 70th birthday to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor! The first Latina and the third woman to serve as a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sotomayor was born in 1954 to Puerto Rican-born parents living in the Bronx, New York City. Her family had very limited financial means but placed a strong emphasis on the importance of education. Focused on a legal career from early in life, Sotomayor pursued her dream in spite of a series of challenging obstacles, including the death of her father when she was a young child and living with Type 1 diabetes since childhood. She also developed a strong sense of identity, and pride in her Nuyorican background. Sotomayor's current role as Supreme Court Justice was preceded by a lengthy and distinguished career within the judicial system. Today, she is viewed by many as a model for young people of what you can do with hard work and determination.

Sonia Sotomayor has told her life story in two books for children: "Turning Pages: My Life Story" for ages 5 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/turning-pages) and "The Beloved World of Sotomayor" for ages 10 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-beloved-world-of-sonia-sotomayor)

She is also the author of an empowering children's book about disability that celebrates the different abilities that make each of us unique, "Just Ask" for ages 4 to 9 at https://www.amightygirl.com/just-ask

To introduce children to this trailblazing Supreme Court Justice, we also recommend the picture book "I Am Sonia Sotomayor" for ages 4 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/i-am-sonia-sotomayor), the chapter book "She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor" for ages 6 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/she-persisted-sonia-sotomayor), and the illustrated biography “Who is Sonia Sotomayor?" for ages 8 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/who-is-sonia-sotomayor)

For adult readers interested in learning more about this trailblazer, check out Sotomayor's fascinating memoir, "My Beloved World," at http://amzn.to/1phJ1IW

And for an excellent book to help tween girls develop a strong sense of their own self-worth, we highly recommend "The Confidence Code for Girls," for ages 8 to 12, at https://www.amightygirl.com/the-confidence-code-for-girls

West Point cadet makes history as academy's first astronaut scholar West Point Cadet Zoe Winston is making history as the academy's first astronaut scholar.

We are proud to announce the winners of the 5th Annual Saxon Art Contest, hosted by the Mesquite Womens History and Culture Center.

https://www.space.com/34709-maria-mitchell-astronomer-feminist.html

Maria Mitchell: Astronomer & Feminist Maria Mitchell was a 19th-century astronomer who discovered a comet in 1847. She also co-founded the Association for the Advancement of Women.

The Saxon Cats have invaded the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. Drop by and see them to support the Women's History and Culture Center - Mesquite, Nevada 2022. Who is Saxon?

Saxon Cat, a fictional or symbolic representation rather than a historical figure, embodies the spirit and resilience of the women's suffrage movement. As a metaphorical figure, Saxon Cat represents the determination and courage of the women who fought tirelessly for their right to vote. Much like a cat, known for its independence and persistence, Saxon Cat symbolizes the unyielding resolve of suffragettes who faced opposition, ridicule, and even violence in their quest for equality. Through marches, protests, and eloquent advocacy, the suffragettes, personified by Saxon Cat, played a crucial role in challenging societal norms and securing the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States in 1920. Saxon Cat, as a symbol, continues to inspire new generations to pursue justice and equality with the same unwavering spirit.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/SSm4xsV2hDkXV5t3/

Carson Pickett made history as the first soccer player with a limb difference to play for the US Women's National Team! The 30-year-old defender, who was born without the lower half of her left arm, currently plays for Racing Louisville; in 2022, she made her debut with the USWNT in a match against Colombia.

Carson, pictured here with a young fan, says that she hopes that her example will raise awareness and acceptance of people with limb differences. "While I know that I am confident and comfortable with showing my arm, I know there are so many people in the world who aren't. The feeling of being different and the anxiety of not fitting in is something that I have been through. Wearing sweatshirts in the dead heat of summer to hide my arm," she wrote on social media. "I hope to encourage anyone who struggles with their limb difference to not be ashamed of who they are."

For soccer-loving Mighty Girls, we've featured books, clothing, toys, and gear about girls and women's love of the game in our blog post "The Beautiful Game" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=15478

For an excellent middle grade novel about a girl who thrives despite her "lack of armage," we highly recommend "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" for ages 9 to 13 (https://www.amightygirl.com/insignificant-events-in-the-life-of-a-cactus) and its sequel, "Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus" (https://www.amightygirl.com/momentous-events-in-the-life-of-a-cactus)

This beloved novel has also been adapted into a fun chapter book series starring Aven, an armless Mighty Girl who loves solving mysteries, which begins with "Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine" for ages 6 to 9 at https://www.amightygirl.com/aven-green-sleuthing-machine

For an inspiring memoir by Jordan Reeves, a Mighty Girl growing up with a limb difference, we recommend "Born Just Right" for ages 8 to 11 at https://www.amightygirl.com/born-just-right

There are also several fantastic books about Mighty Girls who pursue their dreams after leg amputations: "Rescue and Jessica" for ages 5 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/rescue-and-jessica), “The Running Dream” for ages 12 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-running-dream), and “A Time To Dance” for ages 13 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/a-time-to-dance)

For more books that encourage understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities of all varieties, visit our blog post "Many Ways To Be Mighty: 25 Books Starring Mighty Girls with Disabilities" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=12992

Photo credit: Becky Burleigh

The Art Box - Episode 199 - Desert Dames - Meet Bobbie Green Suzie White welcomed a Mesquite fixture Bobbie Green to our Mesquite Works STEAM Center recording studio to talk about the early days of Desert Dames. You see Bobbie all around town at events in her role as a reporter for The Progress newspaper. Enjoy.

Send a message to learn more

She was the first Black woman to fly in the US Air Force. Now this trailblazing pilot is making her final flight On May 23, Captain Theresa Claiborne will land her “final flight” at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after traveling from Lisbon, Portugal, with her friends and family in tow.

Time now to get this on your June calendar. This will be a Brown Bag Cultural Series event you will not want to miss. Come early as Doug will be available to chat with everyone prior to starting at one. We normally end the season with May, but the opportunity to get Doug to travel from Flagstaff presented itself and we had to jump. I would even suggest our art pals from Las Vegas and St. George plan to make a day of it in Mesquite, you can visit our gallery, museum, library, and STEAM Center.

Of course it is FREE and we have some pretty darn awesome door prizes to give away.

Thanks to everyone for your support of our Virgin Valley Artists' Association cultural programs.

If you would like to get a headstart, Doug was our Art Box episode 25 guest. Listen here --> https://vvarts.podbean.com/e/the-art-box-episode-14-meet-doug-herbert/

STEAM Chat - Episode 9 - Splash Pads in Your House - Meet Architectural Project Manager Amy Anderson The Mesquite Works STEAM Chat podcast is proud to present our third Art focused episode with our Art podcaster Soul Green. Soul has been thinking creativity out of the box and has invited Amy Anderson as their guest to talk about new home architecture. Tagging along on this chat is our friend Bethan...

BIG goings on at the Mesquite Library this week. Beisdes the normal yummy food at 'Table of Contents', wonderful programming by Vanessa Alexander and Judith Sargent, our Pal and amazing artist Floyd Johnson has just hung an exhibition of his work, and on Thursday the 16th at 2 PM my friend Kase Johnstun, author of my favorite work of fiction "Let the WIld Grasses Grow" will be talking about his new release "Castaway".

See you there.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/woods-hole-science-aquarium-falmouth-cape-cod-all-women-team/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0WU-mQ-JYI_CHKZrSNoyT2mFQOVYpMsfT7N4bbjtyaOrxtYPDnkGK_niE_aem_ARvYavjUIp3mSOgUp8EpVa2MBKDb50e5OSIkF1b-dM3jmHZ3MMxqvoINtZ0MED84aG2Z75pFtKP4Py_EOwBPb8KH

Woods Hole Science Aquarium, oldest in nation, is led by all-women team In Falmouth, just down the road from the ferry that heads to Martha's Vineyard, is an aquarium that happens to be a piece of history on Cape Cod.

Great Mesquite families at Mesquite Days.

Please come and visit the Women’s History and Culture Center Library on 225 N. Willow Street. We welcome you to browse our one-of-a-kind selection of almost 2000 books about women doing amazing things and/or overcoming indomitable challenges. Our volunteers have been diligently working to get our library ready for YOU to USE!

Starting in May, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 am to 3 pm, we are ready to help you find the best format, (hard copy, large print, audio book, or eBook), for you to check out, take home, and read.

https://whccmesquitenv.org/newsletter/may-2024/

May 2024 - WHCC