Women’s Global Leadership Initiative presents “Celebrating Her-Story,” a poetry contest in honor of this year’s Women’s History Month.

Writers from all across the Bay Area are asked to craft poems, which personally or universally reflect what it means to be a woman. Finalists who rank in first, second and third place or by Popular Vote will perform their work at a poetry reading March 15 on SRJC’s Santa Rosa campus.

To be considered for entry, contestants must email submissions to annie.wgli@gmail.com by Feb. 24. For more information on the contest and upcoming event http://wglivoices.blogspot.com/p/poetry-corner.html. or  www.wgli.org

The event will be held from noon to 2 p.m.  on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 in the Bertolini Student Center at Santa Rosa Junior College. To learn more email dianaruiz@WGLI.org or call 707-481-4968.