March is Women’s History Month, and Saturday (3/8) is International Women’s Day.

For those looking to mark the occasion(s), the Tri-Cities has plenty to offer.

Whether that’s diving into history, supporting local organizations or simply gathering with like-minded women, here’s a quick sampling of opportunities in the area:

Events

• International Women’s Day March: A march is planned for those looking to unite, resist and advocate for women’s rights. (Saturday, March 8 at Island Park in Geneva)

• Women’s Day Music: Riverlands Brewing is featuring Chryyys in a special International Women’s Day live music event. (Saturday, March 8 at Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles)

• Women’s Day Ride: Grab your bike and join a friendly group ride in honor of International Women’s Day, courtesy of the Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club. (Saturday, March 8 at the Batavia Riverwalk)

• A Brief History of the Girls’ School: Attend a fascinating event that will dive into a lesser-known part of local history. (Tuesday, March 11 at the Geneva History Museum)

• Sex Ed for Adults: A professional Sexual Health Educator will share useful tips and insights (Thursday, March 13 in St. Charles)

• The Revolutionists: See a play celebrating bold women from history who changed the world. (March 16 at Playhouse 38 in Geneva)

• Women & Money: Take advantage of a workshop on financial literacy for women, covering everything from investing to retirement. (March 19 at the St. Charles Public Library)

• Release & Receive: Join like-minded folks at designed to help women let go of stress through guided self-reflection. (Sunday, March 9 at Zen Loft Collective in Batavia)

Women-centric organizations

• Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia: A nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through service, scholarships, and advocacy against issues like domestic violence and human trafficking.

• Batavia Women’s Club: This diverse club has been promoting the philanthropic interests of the community since 1892.

• Geneva Women’s Club: Local group that hosts fundraising and volunteer events to support local women’s causes and scholarships.

• St. Charles Women’s Club: Active in the community for over a century, this group provides scholarships, support to women and families in need, and a friendly group where local women can connect.

• League of Women Voters of Central Kane County: A nonpartisan organization committed to voter education, civic engagement and policy advocacy.

• AAUW Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles: Focused on education and equity, this branch of the AAUW supports scholarships, research, and advocacy initiatives for women and girls.

• Femaffinity: A local group dedicated to gathering women to heal, empower, and celebrate.

• Boss Moms Networking: A Fox Valley networking group and supportive community of local mothers who own or manage businesses.

• Carrie Koziol: A local expert on women’s health, wellness and fitness, Carrie offers guidance on everything from postpartum recovery to core strength.

• Modern Domestic Woman (MDW): A community-driven organization providing workshops and resources on self-improvement, career growth and much more.

This is by no means an exhaustive list — please reach out if you’d like to suggest an organization or resource that should be included here.

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