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Several activities have been scheduled this week by the YWCA of Green Bay-De Pere as part of the 10th annual Week Without Violence. The event focuses on ways to find solutions to the rising tide of violence. For more information on any event, call the YWCA at 432-5581.
Events include:
The Dynamics of Dating Violence, an audience-interactive short play. Actors stay in character to answer questions. The presentation, tailored to students in middle school through college, looks at date violence, power and control and some elements of stalking. Thursday, 2-3 p.m. Alumni Rooms A&B, University Union, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Information: Brian Stahlkopf, 465-2380.
"Let's Lick Family Violence" lollipop distribution after weekend masses in the Green Bay Diocese during October. Funds go to 16 domestic abuse shelters. Information: Jackie Walker, 434-1057.
"How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse," a presentation for parents that is open to the public presented by the Bay Lakes Council of the Boy Scouts. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. Fort Howard School commons, 520 Dousman St. Registration required; call Judy Lehnert, 432-5581.
"Kids Can" presentations by the Sexual Assault Prevention Program, various schools and libraries. Information: Bonnie Coonen, 436-8890 ext. 1316.
"Building Assets: A Powerful Parenting Approach," information session for parents of children ages 2-9. Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 3:30-5 p.m., Children's Museum of Green Bay, Washington Commons. Information/registration: Toni Burnett, 432-4397.
"Family Adventures in Peacemaking," a hands-on training session in cooperation, communication and conflict resolution for ages 8-up. Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Brown County UW-Extension office, 1150 Bellevue St. Information/registration: Sarah Schultz, 391-4654.
"Self Defense for Girls & Women," Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., YWCA, 230 S. Madison St. Information: 432-5581.