Today, March 8 is International Women's Day.

International Women's Day is held annually to celebrate women's achievements. It is also the United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace.

The Rowan House Society and the Okotoks United Church have partnered together to bring events to Okotoks to celebrate this year.

First off the annual 1 Billion Rising March raising awareness for gender-based violence will travel through Okotoks beginning at 4:30 p.m.

The march will be closed out with The International Women's Day Potluck Celebration at 5:30 p.m. at the Okotoks United Church, the theme for the potluck this year is celebrating progress for women who have come to Canada.

All Okotokians are welcome to attend either one, or both of the events.

READ MORE:

Recognizing International Women's Day In Okotoks

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