SIX7*8th Magazine Joins Make A Mark Tween Empowerment Event as Media Sponsor

PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Make A Mark, an event designed to educate and empower tween girls on healthy body image and self-esteem, announces SIX7*8^th magazine, The Sewing Studio, and Han’s Beauty as its latest event sponsors. Make A Mark kicks off on October 10 in Pasadena, inviting girls between the ages of 9–14 and their mothers to participate in an afternoon of entertainment and learning.

SIX7*8^th is a junior high lifestyle magazine that is devoted to helping girls navigate personal and school success. SIX7*8^th delivers a realistic view of the transition girls experience during junior high and a representational voice of tween culture.

The Sewing Studio will present a fashion sewing workshop that will emphasize looks inspired by current fashion designers. In the skin care workshop, Han’s Beauty experts will educate tweens and moms with skin analyses and how to care for specific skin types.

Activities at the event will include:

Motivational speaker Jennifer Curtet;
A fashion show presented by Plum Denim and Jellypop Shoes;
Workshops on skin care (by Han’s Beauty), health, nutrition and active lifestyles;
Arts and crafts workshops: floral arrangement from Fleuretica, sewing by The Sewing Studio;
A panel discussion that helps mothers build positive relationships with their daughters (a significant part of the campaign emphasizes the mother’s role); and
An array of exhibitor booths.

WHEN:		October 10, 2009, 10:30am–3pm

WHERE:		Pasadena Convention Center
		300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101

MORE INFO:		www.mark-it.org, info@mark-it.org, 626-893-1054

DETAILS:		Tickets are $20/person and will include small bites and beverages from Huntington Catering Company, swag bag, and an opportunity to win one of many raffle prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.mark-it.org.

		A percentage of proceeds will benefit Pajama Program and Hearts 4 Africa.

SPONSORS:		For those interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Kelley Lee Gin, sponsor@mark-it.org.

About Make A Mark

Make A Mark is a campaign that strives to educate tween girls between the ages of 9–14 about body image, self-esteem, and inner strength. Focusing on helping mothers build positive relationships with their daughters, the campaign also encourages mothers to be more aware of their influence as role models.

Behind Make A Mark is a team of women who strive to instill positive values of self-worth in the girls of today, the women of tomorrow. Dedicated to inspire girls to believe in the power of just being themselves, Make A Mark’s purpose is to bring tween girls together in a safe and fun environment where they can begin the process of self-discovery. The campaign encourages girls to dream big and live large—to carve their own path to success, no matter where they come from and what they want to achieve.

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