Domestic Violence forum rescheduled

On Sept. 27, 2025, GFWC-Cathlamet Woman’s Club was scheduled to host a Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Forum. The Cathlamet Woman’s Club would have participated along with more than 1,000 GFWC entities worldwide with the goal of promoting education, engagement, and empowerment to end domestic and sexual violence. Due to illness of multiple GFWC-Cathlamet volunteers, the Forum was postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hope Center (320 S. Third St., Cathlamet).

The Forum directed by the Woman’s Club will provide Wahkiakum County residents information regarding local resources. Another goal of the forum is to raise awareness of abusive behaviors and patterns. Being educated about domestic abuse will allow residents of Wahkiakum County to look out for signs of domestic abuse and report them responsibly. The forum panelists will include: The Charlotte House, Wahkiakum County Sheriff, Wahkiakum Prosecuting Attorney, Wahkiakum Community Network, and Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest WA (AAADSW). Child care will be provided by GFWC-Cathlamet Woman’s Club members. Refreshments provided.