WHAT'S HAPPENING

Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice will present "Two Views of China. Ouring Mao and Aller". a dialogue between Rema Mandel who visited China in 1976 and Vera Hall who will have just returned from China. They will look at changes evolving in the revolution and will show slides from both trips. Friday, November 30. 1979. 8.00 p.m. at the Cleveland Heights Main Library, 2345 Lee Road: Cleveland, Ohio. For further information, call 247-6850.

WomenSpace presents Seeking Solutions: A Day for Working Women. Saturday, November 171 1979, at Cuyahoga Community College (MetroCampus). The keynote speakers and workshops will encourage personal sharing and seeking solutions to such areas as status expectations, the many stereotypes indigenous to women, time management, concepts of self-esteem, and other competing tensions of family and career. The time is 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. with lunch included in the price of $15.00. Partial and whole scholarships are available as well as daycare facilities. For registration and more information, call Lorna Richman at WomenSpace. 696-3100.

If you want to help with this project, a telephoning session will be held the last week of October, and a Kit Collating Party is scheduled for November 8 at 5:30 at WomenSpace. To volunteer your efforts, call Lorna Richman at 696-3100.

The Cleveland WomenSpace Coalition is co-sponsoring with Cuyahoga Community College a course entitled ABC's of Investing for career women to be offered on consecutive Wednesdays from October 10 through November 27, 1979. at WomenSpace, 1258 Euclid Avenue, from 12:00 to 1.00 p.m. The course will cover major areas of the stock market: common and preferred stocks: corporate and municipal bonds, convertible securities and practical information; the different exchanges. Cost of the course is $20.00 To register. call Erma Boykin at 464-1450.

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 Jim at 321-2225.

The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, authors of Our Bodies. Ourselves and Ourselves and Our Children, will celebrate their 10th birthday this November. To honor the Collective, the National Women's Health Network is sponsoring a gala champagne and birthday cake party and dinner, open to the public. Sunday evening. November 4, at the New York Sheraton Hotel In New York City. Guests will include Bella Abzug. Gloria Steinem, Robin Morgan, Marlo Thomas, Barbara Seaman, Phyllis Chesler, Helen Rodriguez, Helen Caldicott, and Carol Bellamy. Tickets are $50 for a sit-down dinner and reception. $15 for reception only. Seno for tickets to National Women's Health Network, 2025 I Street NW. Suite 105, Washington, O.C. 20006. If you can't attend, send your birthday wish plus a $5 donation to the above address, and your name will appear in the Collective's special Anniversary Program.

The annual meeting of the Council on Appalachian Women, Inc. will be held October 19-20 at Lake Junaluska Assembly near Waynesville, North Carolina. Workshop topics include Cooperatives and Community Development. Women. Money Management and Credit: Child Care-Quality and Availability: Game Play in the Workplace/Games My Mother Never Taught Me. Finding Funding Sources for Women's Programs; and Women's Legal Rights. Registration is $5.00 and the public is invited. For more information, contact P.O. Box 458. Mars Hills, North Carolina 28754, or call 1-800-438-4921.

Union WAGE (Women's Alliance to Gain Equality) has a new pamphlet, Talking Union The guide includes a glossary explaining terms about union negotiations, organizing and meetings, how to tell the EEOC from the FEPC. highlights of U.S. labor history and labor law. Copies are $1 25 each plus $.60 postage, or $.60 plus postage if you order 10 or more. Order from Union Wage, P. D Box 40904. San Francisco, California 94140.

Lesbian parents (lesbians in the parenting role) share special problems: Custody, creating positive male role models, money, meeting other lesbian parents, coming out (or not) to our kids, their teachers and other parents, the conflict between our social lives and our children's needs. We need to share our frustrations and strengths, get together with our kids, and have a good time. If you are interested in forming a lesbian parents support group, call Gail or Barb at 261-5744.

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With the goal of making the powerful tools of computer technology available to more women, the Feminist Computer Technology Project was launched at the National Women's Studies Association Conference in Lawrence, Kansas in early June. Among the objectives of the Project are preparing a questionnaire to be distributed through selected women's computer technology resources and the potential constituency of the Project. and obtaining lunding from various private sources for a first experimental computing center to be set up in 1980. All women sharing the .goals of the Project are invited to join by sending a short description of their backgrounds and interests along with $2 to cover initial mailing costs to: Helen Eisen-Rotkopf, 4407-C Normandy Trace Drive. St. Louis, Missouri 63121.

The GEAUGA WOMEN'S CENTER, 11984 Caves Road. Chesterland. Ohio. at the northwest corner of Wilson Mills and Caves Road (Communily Church of Chesterland, downstairs), has a Drop-In Center 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 doctor's, 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 Nancy al 729-4887. Carolynn al 286-2081. Sue at 338-8398. or Sally at 423-3871.

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Bernadette Devlin McCallisky, the Irish socialist, will speak in Cleveland on October 12 about the ten-year struggle in northern Ireland against the brutality of British rule. McCallisky was elected to the Irish Parliament when she was 21. and has been jailed for her activities against British troops The meeting will be held at 7:30 pm in Room E-59 Case Western Reserve Law School Admission is free

WOMEN AGAINST PORNOGRAPY is holding a march on Times Square New York, on October 20 1979 A bus will be leaving Cleveland Stale University on Friday October 19. at 11 00 p m., arriving in New York al 11 00 am Saturday. October 20. It will leave New York at 7:00 pm Saturday, and arrive in Cleveland at 7 00 am Sunday. October 21 Cost is $25 00 Make checks payable to Sandra Coster and mail them to her at 2855 Avondale. Cleveland Heights. Ohio 44118 Deadline is Saturday October 13. For further information, call 321-6889 after 4:30 pm, or 475-0075 aller 6:00 p.m.

THE NUCLEAR DILEMMA: An Energy Teach-in will be held October 13 and 14 at Cleveland State University, sponsored by the North Snore Alert', an organization of anti-nuclear activists in the Cleveland area Topics to be discussed include the dangers of nuclear power, nuclear weapons, jobs and energy, utility reform issues and alternative energy sources Featured speaker is Dr. Judith H. Johnsrud. Acting Chairperson of The Solar Lobby.

We hope to make this teach-in a major educational event open to all segments of the community. Energy policy is too important to be left to the experts. An informed public is vital to a sane energy program. For ad. ditional information, contact 861-6945, 9.00 am 5:30 p.m Admission lo the teach-in is free

Hard Hatted Women are a small group of women in nontraditional jobs such as steelworkers, truck drivers, etc., who would like to meet with other women in these types of jobs and talk about forming a support and action group. We would like to pattern ourselves after a very successful group in Pittsburgh of the same name. Please call Sandy at 921-2656 or Geri at 721-8945.

KRISTEN LEMS will perform in concert with Tim Vear on December 6 at 8:00 p.m. at CSU University Center Auditorium. Lems sings original songs such as Women Walk More Determined, For All Women in Struggle. Ballad of ERA. Sponsored by Commonworks, EFCO (Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio), and the CSU Women's Allance.

The Women's Growth Cooperative invites all women to its 4th annual Halloween Party, October 27 at 9:00 p.m., 2965 Hampshire Road, Cleveland Heights. Donations of $4, $8 or $15 at the door. This fundraiser will enable WGC to offer its counseling services to low-income women. Come as your favorite fantasy-and party!

If you are planning to be in Washington for the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights, visit the Angls office, 1212 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, for an Open House on Saturday, October 13, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. BYOB.

Hative American Selldarity Day will be commemorated in Cleveland on October 13 with a rally on the Mall between City Hall and Lakeside Courthouse beginning at 12:00 noon. Speakers will include local organizer Harold Ironshield, leaders from Women of All Red Nations (WARN), and representatives of the Black Hills Alliance and Cleveland International Year of the Child Committee. A tentative speaker is Clyde Bellecourt, internationally known leader of the American Indian Movement.

Coventry Books Third Thursday Forum will present PO columnist Mary Hirschfield as guest speaker on her travels in China, Dctober 18, 1979 al 7:30 p.m. There will be plenty of time for questions, and tea (Chinese, of course) will be served..

Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice will hold its annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 8, at the Unitarian Society, 2728 Lan. cashire Road, Cleveland Heights. For further information and white elephant pick-up. call Daisy Ford at 247-5856.

GUSTI, one of Cleveland's finest folksingers, will give a benefit concert for Templum House (House of Hospitality for homeless women) on Sun. day. November 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. al St. Patrick's Ballroom. 3608 Bridge Avenue on the near west side. Dancing will follow. For ticket information, call 631-2275.

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 sell-supporting. No fees are charged. To be eligible, a person must have worked without pay as a liomemaker 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 neares! you: Metro. 241-5966: Western. 845-4000. Exl. 250: Eastern, 464-1450. Ext. 275.

The FREE CLINIC is offering individual and group counseling for victims of incest, on Tuesday evenings between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call 721-4010 and say you want an appointment with Joyce Spencer or Jan Felixson. There are no fees or eligibility re'quirements at the Free Clinic (12201 Euclid Avenue)

FEMINIST ISSUES N.O.W. is a radio program broadcast from 7.30 to 8:00 a.m. every Sunday morning on WMMS and from 12.30 to 1 00 a m every Friday on WZAK Del Jones is the coordinator Ideas are welcome Contact Julie Patterson at 581-8281 with advertising suggestions

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AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE sponsors a vigil for sale energy every Friday from noon to 1:00 at CEL Public Square

NORTH SHORE ALERT tanti nuclear fission) meets the 1st Thursday of each month at Church House 2230 Euclid Ave at 7:30pm

THE CLEVELAND WOMEN'S CHOIR welcomes new members-no ex perience is necessary The choir performs music written by women in cluding feminist songs For more information call Lisa Rainsong al 371 0483

Anyone who can contribute toward a handbook to be made available to women office and clerical workers on the subject of confronting sexual harassment on the job. please write to Working Women United, 593 Park Avenue New York New York 10021

Beginning Recorder Class starting. Anyone who is interested, please contact Penny Guy at 932-3326

Morning Seminar, an informal discussion group. invites everyone who enjoys controversy, intellectual stimulation, and thought-provoking new ideas to join us. The following is a partial listing of coming sessions

October 18-Pat Larson, a knowledgeable source on criminal justice. will give some insights into the penal system. A former prisoner will also share sorne of his experiences.

October 25-Helen Slough will share her experiences as a patent attorney of forty years. Bring your inventions and ideas.

November 1-Polly Larigermeier and Jo Anna Fitzgerald will lead a workshop on changing values in a changing world. Learn how to clarity your own values and help your children clarify theirs.

November 8-Carole Stringer from Rape Crisis Center will discuss with us Susan Brownmiller's book. Against Our Will. Become aware of the broad implications of the crime of rape.

All seminars are held Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 am, in the Fireside Room of the West Shore Unitarian Church, 20401 Hilliard Road. Rocky River, 333-2255. Cost is $1.50 per session. A nursery school program is provided for children ages 2-5 at a charge of $ 50 per child. Babysitting for infants and toddlers is also provided.

Greater Cleveland Interchurch Council, 2230 Euclid Avenue, is sponsor. ing a Skills-Building Seminar and Legislative Briefing (designed to explore current issues and discuss ways of influencing legislation). Satur day. October 20, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Workshops are: The Arms Race, Children's Concerns, Housing. Hunger in the U.S., Legislative Process in Depth, Nuclear Dilemma, Unemployment, World Food Crisis. Speakers include U.S. Sen. John Glenn, U.S. Rep. Mary Rose Oakar. Ohio Rep. Francine Panehal, U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes. The fee is $2.50. For more information, call 621-5925.

The Second Lesbian and Gay Seminarians Conference: WE ARE A PEOPLE will be hosted by the Harvard Divinity School. November 8-11 The interdenominational gathering will feature a wide-ranging program of panels, workshops and symposia designed by and for gay and lesbian seminarians, and will provide a forum for theological discussion and personal sharing among gays from across the nation For further informa. tion, contact Bradley Prunty. Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Avenue. Cambridge, MA 02138. phone (617) 623-6849.

WOMENSPACE is conducting its 1979 Membership Campaign. For infor mation, contact WomenSpace. 1258 Euclid Avenue. 696-3100.

Make your old newspapers work to support a worthy community agency Give them to the Head Help Paper Drive. The container will be parked dai ly at the Geauga Market House on Rt. 306 just north of Rt. 322

Anyone who can contribute toward a handbook to be made available to women office and clerical workers on the subject of confronting sexual harassment on the job, please write to: Working Women United, 593 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10021

The people putting the handbook together are convinced that consciousness-raising similar to that which has been done for rape is necessary before people take sexual harassment on the job seriously

THE DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA, INC. is sponsoring Operation Job Bank. The purpose of the program is to improve the economic living standards of the unemployed, the underemployed, and the untrained. It will explore such ideas as opening concession stands in downtown office buildings and establishing a public marketplace controlled by community co-op groups. For more information about the project. write or call Hotline, Domestic Workers of America Incorporated, 1258 Euclid Avenue. Room 200. Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

The National Women's Studies Association will hold its annual convention at Indiana University. Bloomington, Indiana, from May 16-20, 1980. The planned program will include panels, seminars, and papers in teminist education and presentations in the arts. Participants can look forward to discussions of Women's Studles Programs in academic institutions and of feminist alternatives to traditional education. For further information contact Elaine Reuben, Coordinator, NWSA, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.

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