Cat is available for speaking engagements to high schools, colleges & universities, travel groups, men and women’s groups, cruise ships, teacher’s conferences, civic groups, and more.
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NEW YORK:
The United Nations: Muslim Women’s Association , Afghan Royal Women’s Society
Tibet Center
Asia Society
Pan Pacific Organization
Pen and Brush Club
New York Writers’ Club
Ramapo College –New Jersey
Book: “The Textile Collectors’ Guide” by Elyse Sommer, shows author with Afghan costumes and jewelry from her private collection.
Gallery Auction 393
Huntsville High School – Arkansas
Asia Arts – Connecticut
The Donnell Library
Fashion Institute of Technology
Satellite programs in the Brooklyn Public Schools
A. G. E. a program for the aged in Brooklyn Public Schools
New York Public Library 1981 presents an illustrated lecture: Afghanistan-Culture and Costumes (by Cathy Parenti)
The New School for Social Research, taught Afghan cooking and culture
The Learning Annex (New York City), taught Afghan cooking and culture classes
KANSAS CITY MISSOURI:
Plaza Library
The Communiversity at University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri
ARIZONA:
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation, taught Afghan cooking and culture classes
The Arizona Republic “Phoenix Woman Finds Threads of Afghan Culture in Artifacts”
UNICEF shop
Benefit dinner for Afghan refugees in the Pakistani camps: Doubletree Inn Scottsdale, Arizona
Christian Science Monitor, “Families of Resistance Fighters”
The Arizona Republic, “Warriors of Their Faith”
Phoenix Gazette, “Portrait of Courage”
Office of Asst. Secretary of State 1991, invitation to attend ceremony for 100th Afghan Relief flight.
Lecture and book signings: various libraries, schools, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs throughout the U.S.
