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Womenspace, along with several other local organizations, wants to end domestic violence and save the lives of people such as Taylor. Throughout October, Womenspace will be hosting events in honor of Do mestic Violence Awareness Month. “Ideally, we should be talking about domestic violence all year,” Women’s Center Office Coordinator Lori Brown said. “But setting a month aside lets us focus our energy Domestic violence awareness events Womens pace will sponsor a celebration and vigil from 5:30-7 P-m. Tuesday at the federal courthouse at East Seventh Avenue and Pearl Street.Womenspace and Sacred Heart Medical Center will host an educational session on domestic violence from 7*9 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Sacred Heart auditorium at East i 3th Avenue and Hilyard Street. The Sexual Assault Support Services clothesline project will be on display from 5 -8:30 p.m.Oct. 4 at 62 W. Broadway. The Women’s Center will host KWVAs "The Girl’s Room" Oct. I 7 from 10 p.m. to midnight. and bring attention to an issue that wouldn’t get attention otherwise.” Womenspace will kick off the month’s events with a celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the federal courthouse located at Seventh Avenue and Pearl Street. Womenspace community out reach director Margo Schaefer said they decided to hold the event in front of the federal courthouse in hopes that people driving home from work will stop and participate. “Many people who have been bat tered are told to shut up and deal with it,” she said. “But if they are driving by, maybe they will look out their window and see that they have a community to support them. “Maybe, when they stop and get out of their car, they may not be pre pared to leave the relationship, but I hope they feel the support.” The event will feature choirs, chil dren’s activities, information tables and candle-lighting, as well as vari ous speakers, such as State Rep. Vic ki Walker, D-Eugene. 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