On Sunday, October 16, Chicago Area Women’s History Council (CAWHC) will celebrate 40 years of discovering, preserving and sharing Chicago women’s history at Prairie Production, 1314 W. Randolph Street from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. CAWHC’s anniversary program, “Celebrating Women’s Activism: Why History Matters,” features a distinguished panel of Chicago women leaders, including Executive Director of Mujeres Latinas en Accion Maria Pesquiera, and an update on the organization’s current project “Documenting Women’s Activism and Leadership 1945 – 2000.” The event, open to the public, is an opportunity to honor and celebrate Chicago area women’s historic achievements and contributions. To attend CAWHC’s 40th anniversary celebration, register online at www.cawhc.org or call 773.227.0093.