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Advancing the Lives of Women and Girls Through Advocacy and Education

Beach Cities is an active branch of the National American Association of University Women (AAUW) since 1953. We provide an opportunity to learn, socialize and participate in activities positively affecting the lives of women and girls in our community.

You’re Invited! ☕️🫖✨

Join us for a delightful AAUW Beach Cities Branch Brunch—a perfect chance to reconnect, make new friends, and share great conversations over delicious food! Whether you’re a longtime member or new to our community, we’d love to catch up and celebrate the power of connection.
As we enjoy this time together, we’ll also highlight our mission to advance gender equity through education, advocacy, and research. Come learn how you can be part of our efforts to empower women and girls in our community and beyond!

RSVP today—we can’t wait to see you there!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd
Beach Cities “Let’s Meet for Brunch!”
10:00 AM – Location and Details Coming Soon

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd
TTAG Program – 17 year old White House-honored Mona Cho
speaks about Digital/Online Safety
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – For RSVP and Zoom link, contact
Terry Hays-Horner at thhredondo@gmail.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 15th
March Program Meeting – The Brain
10:00 AM – Noon at Manhattan Beach Community Church

Happy 2025, Beach Cities members and friends!

New January 2025 issue of the Bulletin is available.  Check out our quarterly newsletter for news about our upcoming programs and events. You won’t want to miss the fun we have planned for this quarter!

Previous issues are archived and can be accessed on our website under About Us – Newsletters.

 

2024-25 Board Installation & Scholarship Celebration 

AAUW Beach Cities held its annual Installation & Scholarship Celebration on June 22nd, 2024.  For the 2024-25 Board and Branch Leadership, see https://beachcities-ca.aauw.net/branch-leadership/

Congratulations and best wishes to our 2024 AAUW Beach Cities College Scholarship awardees:

Dahlia Evans – UCLA (Bio–Psychology/Pre-Med)
Sarah Nguyen – UC Berkeley (Molecular Cell Biology/Pre–Med)
Star Ashby – Santa Clara University (Psychology)
Emily Rodriguez – UC Berkeley (Society & Environment)

Our 2024 NCCWSL attendee, Mia Lewis, a sophomore at Duke University, also spoke and shared her experiences meeting and learning from so many positive female leaders at the conference.

Beach Cities’ signature event on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, Afternoon Tea with the Author, was a beautiful and successful event with best-selling author, Lara Love Hardin, to discuss her book, The Many Lives of Mama Love. This memoir is an Oprah’s Book Club pick and a story that will both inform and move you in ways you won’t expect.  We were so lucky to have Lara come and talk with us.

With your generous support, our branch raised over $2000 that will fund critical opportunities for women and girls in higher education and professional development! Thank you so much and kudos to all!

Check out our facebook page for more photos.

Jina Choi Wakimoto, Lara Love Hardin, Ann Paour, Jean Tordella (L-R)

Ann Paour with former Tech Trek campers

The Author captivating the audience

 

Author with campers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please be sure to check out the AAUW California Public Policy Priorities for 2023-2025.  Stay informed and stay engaged.  One way to take action is to become a Two-Minute Activist.

For more information, please see the Beach Cities Public Policy page.