Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio (EFCO) can provide professionals from all areas to speak to your group or organization on the subject of abortion. EFCO also provides research assistance to students and professionals on reproductive issues. To arrange a speaker, contact EFCO, 439 The Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, phone (216) 621-8224.
NOW Gay Women's Rap Group is an informal rap group meeting the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3:00 p.m. sharp. If you are tired of the bar scene and would like to meet with your sisters in a less destructive manner, contact Joye at 268-4308 or Kay at 761-8971 after 5:00 for more information. The next meeting is October 19.
DIGNITY, an organization for Catholic and other Christian gay women and men, welcomes new members. Meetings are at Hallinan Center. CWRU, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, beginning with a women's meeting at 7 p.m. and Mass and a program at 8 p.m. For more information, call Patti at 321-9456.
WomenSpace is starting a network for women business-owners. The purpose of this network, which developed from a workshop given at the Women Mean Business seminar May 28, is to bring businesswomen together to share ideas, information and support. For more information, call Linda Batway at 696-6767.
Feminist Potluck. Join us for an informal picnic dinner at Forest Hills (E. Cleveland) Park. Every woman is welcome. Bring an appetite and something to share. Tuesdays: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Look for us by the duck pond and in the event of rain call 371-4389 or 932-8554.
On the 60th anniversary of their first vote in a national election, U.S. women will be urged to show dramatically the power and potential of their ballots. The Continuing Committee of the National Women's Conference will call upon women to vote after 4:00 p.m. on election day, November 4, 1980, to make a visible demonstration to politicians and to women of the voting power they hold in this country. The IWY Continuing Committee adopted the declaration May 16 and will work with national organizations supporting women's issues to mount the campaign. 'We hope that voting after four will become an election day tradition until women's issues receive the priority they deserve," said Anne Turpeau, Co-Chair of the Committee.
Make your old newspapers work to support a worthy community agency. Give them to the Head Help Paper Drive. The container will be parked daily at the Geauga Market House on Rt. 306 just north of Rt. 322.
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Women in Appointed Office Project is a new program initiated by the Cuyahoga Women's Political Caucus and administered by WomenSpace. Its objective is to draw women into public decision-making through ap. pointive office in Cuyahoga County. A long-term objective is to explore corporate, state and federal appointments for qualified women. Send your resume to be filed in the talent bank. A "Public Service Interest" questionnaire will be sent to you to discover your interests and qualifications. Also, encourage other women to submit resumes and develop their potenliat for public office. For questionnaire and information, call Connie Kobalka, Project Director, 696-6967.
FEMINIST ISSUES N.O.W. is a radio program broadcast from 7:30 to 8:00a.m. every Sunday morning on WMMS and from 12:30 to 1:00a.m. every Friday on WZAK. Ideas are welcome. Contact Julie Patterson at 581-8281 with advertising suggestions.
Cleveland Women's Chair. Anyone interested in singing feminist music, drop in at 3178 Meadowbrook on Thursday evenings, 7:30, or call Penny at 932-3328.
Calling all Singers! Would you like to sing with K Gardner? The Cleveland Women's Choir is looking for women to join us. Oven Productions is bringing K Gardner to Cleveland in October and the Women's Choir will be performing with her and participating in a choral workshop.
K Gardner is a well-known feminist performer and conductor.She'll soon be sending music to the choir and rehearsals will start soon. Call Penny at 932-3326 or Gayle at 561-5749 or 561-5764 if you're interested.
The National Women's Health Network has published a set of nine health resource guides, covering menopause, hysterectomy, breast cancer, childbirth, DES, self-help, birth control, abortion and sterilization. The guides are $3 each or $20 for a complete set, and are available from the National Women's Health Network, 224 7th St., S.E., Washington, O.C. 20003, (202) 223-6886.
Women USA Het Line (800-221-4945) is a 24-hour toll-free number one can dial to hear a taped Information and action message on such issues as the ERA, inflation, childcare, social security, reproductive freedom, jobs, the US budget and other subjects of importance to women. Founded by Bella Abzug and five other nationally known women leaders to reach out primarily to unorganized women who identify with women's movement goals of equal rights and economic justice for women, Women USA through its hotline will also give the caller a suggested action-a letter or telegram she can send to Washington, a phone call she can make, a rally she can attend. Other projects planned by Women USA Include lobbying in Washington on legislation and issues affecting women, publication of fact sheets, and a campaign to "Send Your Bills to Congress".
Women Together has started a Battered Women's Support Group, which it is hoped will grow into support groups for women who are still living in a battering situation as well as providing continuing support for those who have begun to rebuild their lives. More information is available from Ann Hunter, Program Manager, at 431-6267. Here is an opportunity for volunteers as well
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The Cleveland Pro-Cholce Action Committee meets monthly. For more information call 321-6143 or 621-8224.
The Pro-Choice Action Committee is planning activities for the weekend of September 12-14 when Dhio Right-to-Life will hold its state convention here. Tentative plans include a rally the evening of Friday. September 12. and continuous picketing of the convention site throughout the weekend. Watch for flyers and posters or call 321-6143 or 621-8224.
Also on the PCAC calendar for September is a potluck dinner with Janet Benshool. Director of the Reproductive Freedom Project of the ACLU and co-counsel with Rhonda Copelon in McCrae v. Harris, one of the Hyde Amendment test cases The potluck will take place September 10 at 7:30 at the home of Chris Link. For further information call Chris at EFCO. 621-8224.
Women's Studies Courses: Fall Quarter 1980 at CSU
--Women and Men in Anthropological Perspective (ANT (34) 6-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays (Block 24) -Perspectives on Women (GED 151)
12:15-1:15 p.m.. Tuesdays and Thursdays
This is an interdisciplinary, introductory course in Women's Studies. The Tuesday lectures are free and open to the public. If you wish to take the course for credit (2 hours), you must register for the course and attend the Thursday follow-up sessions as well
For further information on these courses and on other fall programs of fered by the CSU Women's Comprehensive Program, call 687-4674.
WomanFair, the third annual conference of the South Central Women's Studies Association, will take place at the University of Texas at Arlington, October 18-19, 1980. 92 panels and workshops have been scheduled, as well as exhibits and presentations of the visual and performing arts. Participants include Ann Richards, candidate for Lt. Governor of Texas; Alexis Herman, Director of the Women's Bureau, U.S. Dept. of Labor: Stella Stevens. actress. who will show her documentary "The American Heroine:" the jazz group "Alive" and representatives in banking, psychology, social services, academics, politics, religion, community organizations, filmmakers, artisans, publishers, writers, musicians, and actors. For information, contact Jeanne Ford, P. O. Box 19528 UTA Station. The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019. Phone: (817) 273-2219.
The Take Back the Night Committee is organizing a public meeting with RTA to demand better security. Joe Terango, Director of Operations, will be present. It will be held on Wednesday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the University Center at Cleveland State University. The room number will be posted at CSU. We urge all women to attend. Call 641-9481 or 883-1674 for information.
Salon a la Gertrude Stein. We are looking for mature women who would like to share an evening of discussion: arts, poetry, books, music, health. Private home. Elaine. 752-1279 (eves).
The Biener Party will be shown in Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York. October 18 through January 18. sponsored by the Friends of the Dinner Party.
Congressman Louis Stokes will address members and supporters of the Cleveland Abortion Rights Action League at a political skills workshop and luncheon on September 13, at the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Heights. The workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will include discussions on door-to-door canvassing, fundraising, and election day activities. For more information call 522-1088.
Displaced Homemakers (women who have lost the support they were dependent upon) can get help through the Displaced Homemakers Program at all campuses of Cuyahoga Community College. The program offers services to help women become "job ready" and self-supporting. No fees are charged. To be eligible, a person must have worked without pay as a homemaker for her family, had not been gainfully employed, and is at least 35 years old. Courses include how to find and keep a job, interviewing, community resources, and budgeting. Call the campus nearest you: Metro, 241-5966; Western, 845-4000, Ext. 250, Eastern, 464-1450, Ext. 275.
The GEAUGA WOMEN'S CENTER, 11984 Caves Road, Chesterland, Ohio. at the northwest corner of Wilson Mills and Caves Road (Community Church of Chesterland, downstairs), has a Drop-in Cerder open the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 8 to 10 p.m. Offered are support groups, self-help/health, information, and referral service on doctors, lawyers, therapists, social services and divorce, and various speakers. The group needs feedback (good or bad) to expand its referral lists. Come share your experiences. For further information, call 729-1199, or call Nancy at 729-4887. Sue at 338-8398, or Sally al 423-3871.
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AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE and Mobilization for Survival sponsor a Vigil for Survival every Friday from noon to 1:00 at CEI, Public Square.
WomenSpace, in conjunction with a number of Greater Cleveland corporations, foundations and government agencies, is sponsoring the first Women at Work Exposition on September 29, 1980, at the Bond Court Hotel. There will be a keynote session and workshops dealing with such issues as non-traditional jobs, affirmative action, child care, women and education, etc. For more info, contact Women Space, 1258 Euclid Avenue, (216) 696-3100.
A FEMINISTS + group is being formed for social interaction, sharing of concerns, emotional and moral support, and communication. Call Ruth at 488-3511-for more information:
There will be a meeting for Cleveland women who want to help bring Judy Chicago's Dinner Party to Akron. September 24th. 7:30 p.m.. 2953 Berkshire Road.
The GEAR Foundation has begun a women's drop-in group on the first Monday of each month. There is also a "women with women" group on the third Monday in the month to provide a safe place to explore your feet. ings about other women. All meetings will be held in the Gay Community Center at 1012 Sumner at 8:00. For more information, call the Gay Hotline at 621-3380.
SISTERSPACE POCONO WEEKEND, for all lesbians, will be held September 12, 13, 14 in the Pocono Mountains. The weekend will in clude entertainment, sports, workshops, dancing and fun. Some sign language interpreting will be provided. For more information and registration write Sisterspace LFW, P.O. Box 7935, Philadelphia, PA 19101.
The first Chicago Women Writers' Conference will be held Saturday. September 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Chicago Public Library Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. Sponsored by Jane Addams Bookstore and the Artists-in-Residence program of the Chicago Council on Fine Arts, the conference will highlight the work of many talented women writers in the Chicago area and address the special needs and concerns of the female creative writer. For registration and/or information, contact Artists-in-Residence, 220 South State, Room 412, Chicago. III. 60604.
A Guide for Women Business Owners describing U.S. Commerce Department programs that can help women business owners is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, for $2.75 (Stock No. 003-000-00556-9). It lists kinds of grants and loans available, and gives names, addresses and phone numbers of key people to contact in the Commerce Department.
The Second National Conference on Violence Against Women will be held September 18-21, 1980, in Denver, Colorado. For more information. write to National Conference on Violence Against Women. P.O. Box 18014, Denver, Co 80218.
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Whole or part of house for rent. 4 bdr. near Shaker Rapid. Heated attached garage. $250/mo. min. Call Susan, 752-6565 or 752-1964.
Fall tennis lessons and fitness programs at reasonable rates. Call. Susan at 752-6565 or 752-1964.
I am looking for a tape of Andrea Dworkin's speech at the Take Back the Night Rally. Call Debra at 932-0977.
Finding Myself by Elizabeth Anne Umlah. A compelling collection of poetry tracing a woman's personal journey. Three dollars by mail order. Counterpoint Productions is also eager to discuss your publishing needs. Contact us at Post Office Box CY 442, 400 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. 02215.
WANTED: Women interested in soliciting new advertising accounts/part-time/for WSW. If you enjoy public contact, have some daytime hours free, and want to promote Cleveland's Only Women's Newspaper, call 932-8259 (eve.) or write WSW, P.O. Box 18465, Cleveland Hts., OH 44118, Hours & pay schedule negotiable.
Household of 2 women and 2 men looking for a 5th female housemate, over 25. In University Circle area. Cooperative living. If interested, call 231-8185 (eves). 31
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For Sale: Singer ZigZag sewing machine. Ten years old, with 6 years' use. Reconditioned this month. Selling price $75 Contact Carol at 932-1422.-
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