In the news: Zonta effort to end violence against women on displayIn the news:

Those in the area may begin to see colorful yard signs displayed throughout the community to raise awareness for one of Zonta’s primary causes, ending violence against women.

The local Porterville Zonta club is participating in the Zonta International 16 Days of Activism. During the 16 Days of Activism, all Zonta Clubs are encouraged to take part in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign and to bring local awareness to the issue. Club member are asked to display yard signs through the community to bring awareness to the campaign.

The campaign began on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day.

Launched in 2012, the 16 Days of Activism has raised awareness across the globe of women’s rights violations and has united Zonta clubs worldwide in conducting advocacy actions to fight violence against women.

The Zonta Club of Porterville has partnered with the Porterville College Library and the Central California Family Crisis Center to create a memorable display that’s both informative and impactful. Community members are encouraged to visit the display. The library is open form 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m. to on on Fridays until December 8 when the library will close for the holidays. Parking is free.

Porterville Zonta Club will also participate in the Porterville Children’s Christmas Parade to be held on Thursday, November 30 on Main Street at 7 p.m.. Club members and local Z Club students will participate on the club’s decorated float and will help spread the word violence against women has no place in the community.

In addition on Saturday, December 2 the club will hosting its 28^th Annual Christmas Home Tour. Tickets are $35 and available from club members and at the following locations: Harris Home Furnishings, Horowitz Jewelers, OACYS Technology, Stafford’s Chocolates, The Flower Mill and Java Express in Springville.

While the event isn’t considered an official part of the club’s advocacy for the 16 Days, guests will help support the efforts to end violence against women. Six homes to and an Artisan Boutique to do some Christmas shopping at the Myers Funeral Service and Crematory Reception Center, formally the Porterville Women’s Club, will be featured in the tour.

For more than 75 years, the Zonta Club of Porterville along with Zonta International have envisioned a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. Those who are interested in joining while working to help support women locally and worldwide can visit www.zontaclubofporterville.org to fill out an application. The club can also be followed on Facebook and Instagram for club events and updates.