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, 111..60604.

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.

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.

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.0. Box 18014. Denver, Co 80218.

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 feelings 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 include 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.

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.

Woman 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 appointive 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 potential for public office. For questionnaire and information, call Connie Kobalka, Project Director, 696-6967.-

Cleveland Women's Chair. Anyone interested in singing feminist music, drop in at 3178 Meadowbrook on Thursday evenings, 7:30, or call Penny at 932-3326.

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 Gayfe at 561-5749 or 561-5764 if you're interested.

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High Gear. Ohio's gay journal, is looking for help with advertising, layout and distribution. Also women writers are needed for regular features and/or special interest articles. Feel free to submit your work. Please call the Hotline at 621-3380 (eves) and leave a message for the editor, or write to High Gear, P.0. 8ox 6177. Cleveland, Ohio 44101.

OVEN PRODUCTIONS will hold its picnic on Sunday, August 10, noon until dark, at Squire Valleevue Farm, 37125 Fairmount. Organized sports, free charcoal, and drinks available for sale. Cost $1.00.

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.

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The 5th Annual MICHIGAN WOMYN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL will be held August 14-17, 1980 at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, for womyn of all ages. The Festival will teature Teresa Trutt & Jult Homi; Maxine-Feldman, Sirani.. Avedis, Chevere, Mary Watkins Trio, Allx Dobkin, Therese Edeli, Terry Garthwaite, Margie Adam, Witch One, Linda Tillery Band, Breakwater, The Harp Band, Robin Flower & Nancy Vogl, and Deuce. Tickets are based on a sliding scale. For tickets, brochure or information write: We Want the Music Collective, 1501 Lyons Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, or call (517) 772-0582.

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 ofters 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. 275.1

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Women USA Hot 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 Teach 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".

The Invisible Alcoholics: Woman and Alcohol Abuse in America, by Marian Sandmaier, McGraw-Hill, $9.95. Former director of Women's Programs for the National Clearing House for Alcohol Information (HEW) and board member of the National Women's Health Network, Sandmaier reveals why women drink, why treatments designed for men won't work for women and what does work, why women alcoholics experience more. depression, polydrug addiction, and suicide than men. A "Women's Guide" section gives up-to-date, practical information on sources of help for the drinking woman.

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, addses and phone numbers of key people to contact in the Commerce Department.

We are three Feminists living on twelve acres in southcentral Kentucky. We share skills, most resources, thoughts, labor and strive for collective sufficiency. We are anti-nuclear environmentalists struggling for change on a grass roots level while creating a supportive womenspace, learning new patterns, and reclaiming our self-expression.

Exploring our lives, we recognize how we affect/Influence social/political/economic change, and how Feminist theory/action seeks to break down barriers of sexism, racism, classism, and agism which keep us isolated and weak. We base our relationships on collective responsibility and mutual support rather than on competition and individual isolation.

Womyn, including womyn with children, considering an alternative lifestyle wrile: Sunnybrook' Masmine' Collective, Sunnybrook, Kentucky 42650: Send SASE.

The National Women's Health Mafwerk 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, D.C. 20003, (202) 223-6886.

BIGNETY, an organization for Catholic and other Christian gay women and › men, welcomes new members. Mostings 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. .

The FREE CLINIC is offering individual and group counseling for victims of lacast 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 requirements at the Free Clinic (12201 Eucild Avenue).

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.

The GEAUGA WOMEN'S CENTER, 11984 Caves Road Chesterland, Ohio. al the northwest corner of Wilson Mills and Caves Road (Community 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 doctors, lawyers, therapists, social services and divorce, and varidus 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.

AMERICAN FRENOS SERVICE COMMITTEE and MobMDZA

sponsor a Vigil lår Sørvival every Friday from noon to. 1:00 at CEI, Public Square.

WomenSpeco, 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 WomenSpace, 1258 Euclid Avenue, (216) 696-3100.

A FEMINISTS 58+ group is being formed for social interaction, sharing of concerns, emotional and moral support, and communication. Call Ruth at 486-3511 for more information.

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Clerslied Ad Rate: $.20 per word

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.

⚫ Roommate wanted. Woman, 30 or older, responsible, woman-identified, non-smoker, semi-vegetarian. Apt. near Coventry, $110 plus-utilities. Peg, 932-0668:

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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