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 profes sionals on reproductive issues. To arrange a speaker, contact EFCO, 439 The Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, phone (216) 621-8224.

On Saturday, May 2, 1981, Education for Freedom of Choice in Ohio (EFCO) and the Coalition for Laber Union Women (CLUW) are co-sponsoring a conference on Health Issues and Labor Women. The conference, to be held at the Hollenden House, E. 6th & Superior, will include sessions on reproductive health and hazards in the workplace, job safety, nuclear power and how to organize a women's committee in your local.

Joyce Miller, first woman appointed to a vice presidency in the AFLCIO, and Eula Bingham of OSHA have been invited to address the conference. If you have suggestions for topics of interest, please contact Christine Link at EFCO, 621-8224.

Pre-Choice Action Committee (PCAC) is planning a demonstration and celebration for the evening of January 22, the seventh anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Locations, times and other information will be announced later this month.

PCAC meets once a month to plan actions and hold educational discusslons on reproductive rights issues. The next meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at 3253 E. Fairfax Rd., Cleveland Hts. Childcare will be available. For more information call Deborah Van Kleef, 696-6967 (days). or Barbara Winslow, 321-6143 (evenings).

A color slide show is available from the World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women, the NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) Alternative Conference, and the International Festival of Women Artists held in Copenhagen in July of 1980. This historical show contains 60 full color slides and a complete script for lectures and presentations. For more information, send a SASE to Mary McNally, 6261⁄2 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004, or call (213) 466-7877.

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 olfers services to help women become ''job ready" and sell-supporting. No fees are charged. To be eligible, a woman must have worked without pay as a homemaker for her family, not been gainfully employed, and be 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, or Eastern, 464-1450, Exl. 275.

An appeal has gone out from Lucille Provero, President of the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Foundation, for donations to save and preserve the Slanion home, which has been threatened by a housing development project. The Joundation's goal is to raise the necessary funding to purchase the house from Ralph Peters, the Seattle man who bought it last year as an interim preservation move. Tax deductible contributions may be sent to the Foundation. 32 Washington Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Elizabeth Cady Stanton conceived the resolutions included in the First Women's Rights Convention "Declaration of Sentiments" July 19, 1848.

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.

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

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS is planning a special issue on racism and anti-semitism as they affect women and youth within the criminal justice system. You are encouraged to make a contribution to this issue, whether it be a paragraph, a poem, a graphic, an interview, or an article. If you write us, be sure to add 'ATTN: Coordinating Committee' to the front of the envelope. For further information, call Stephanie at (206) 323-2215, Janice at (206) 325-8031, or Ann at (206) 325-8031. Through the Looking Glass is a collective of 15 women who do jail and prison support work. Their newsletter provides and encourages a radical analysis of different forms of incarceration, and provides space for woman and youth inside to communicate with the outside and each other to try to break the isolation of those in prison.

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 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, 698-6967.

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A group of women loosely representing the fenndist organizations in Cleveland have been meeting since June to plan a Conference of Radical Women to be held in the spring of 1981. During this weekend we will ex-" plore our fantasies, our needs and dreams with the goal of formulating a concrete 5-year-plan for the survival of our community. Take a minute now to jot down your ideas-your fantasy of life in the year 2000. Do you see yourself as a feminist revolutionary overthrowing City Hall? Or idyllicaly sucking on grapes in our very own Eden? Perhaps on the advisory council of the first world peace organization? Maybe head honcho in a corporate enterprise where women control all the stock? Stretch your imagination and send us a copy. All fantasies received will be included in the opening presentation c! the conference. There is no limit to the number of words, no restrictions on the type of fantasies. Send your ideas to Conference, P.0.Box 18175, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118, by January 1, 1981.

Lesbian Photography Directory No. 1, an attempt to bridge the com.munication gap betwee.. lesbian photographers and publishers of feminist and lesbian books, journals and newspapers, is being assembled and edited by Morgan Gwenwald, a lesbian photographer whose work has appeared in many feminist publications. Womyn-born-womyn lesbian photographers who wish to be listed in the directory should send a SASE to Morgan Gwenwald, 158 Garfield Pl. 3R, Brooklyn, NY 11215, before March 1, 1981 for more information.

"'Queer" and "lezzie" are slurs heard daily now in most high schools. Teachers who want to give factual information about lesbian and gay lifestyles need teaching ideas. The Education Exploration Center is soliciting articles and lesson plans for an anthology tentatively titled **Teaching and Learning About Lesbians and Gays". We want articles on how to bring up lesbian and gay issues in any class in high school or elementary school. How do you turn a "queer joke" into a constructive discussion? How can you use gay themes in pop music or media to start class discussions?

We want lesson plans on myths and stereotypes, the nature of prejudice and scapegoating, the continuum of sexual feelings, and values clarification exercises to help students sort out their same-sex feelings. We need lessons for history, literature, social studies, religion, physical education, and sex education classes. Third World perspectives are especially needed. Suggestions on how guidance and vocational counsellors can deal with homophobic fears would be valuable.

For the Resource List we'd like to know of any local groups for students, teachers or parents and any books, articles or films for youth or teachers. If you are interested in writing an article or lesson plan or have information, write Polly Kellogg, Education Exploration Center, P.O. Box 7339, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, by December 15.

The Women's Coordinating Committee of the GEAR Foundation, Lesbians in GEAR Hanging Together (LIGHT), meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Gay Community Center, 1012 Sumner Court. All are welcome. LIGHT has organized two rap groups: Women with Women (a safe place where women can begin to explore their sexual identities) which meets the 3rd Monday of every month, and an open drop-in group which meets the 1st Monday of every month.

Right Out of History, a visual journey into the making of the Judy Chicago Dinner Party. Proceeds to go for sponsorship of a plate by the LIGHT Committee. Save this date-Sunday, January 18, at Cleveland State University.

The Board of Trustees, members and friends of the GEAR Foundation proudly announce the grand opening of the newly purchased Community Center. Everyone is invited to the Housewarming on Sunday, December 14, 4-8 p.m. at 2641 West 14th Street.

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For further information on all of the above, call the Hotline, 621-3380.

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 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 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 at 423-3871.

Due to the enthusiastic response to the first women's open house in November, these evenings will continue to be held on the 4th Saturday of each month. The next open house will be Saturday, December 27, from 8 p.m. until midnight at 1651 Glenmont Road. There will be music by singer and guitarist Karen Ireland and other musicians to be announced. A $1 donation will be asked for the music, and coffee, tea and homebaked snacks will be available. For more information, call 371-0483.

The Cleveland Women's Handbook is a collection of thoughts by women on women and their lives, and a comprehensive listing of services and agencies which serve women. It includes consumer information and questions to help us choose, use and influence those services and agencies. The Handbook is sponsored by Cleveland Women's Counsel, the Rape Crisis Center, Women Together and WomenSpace. Individual copies are $5 each plus $1 postage and handling. Orders of 5 or more are $4 each, plus postage and handling. Copies can be ordered from Cleveland Women's Counsel, P.O. Box 18472, Cleveland Hts., Ohlo 44118.

Women's Action Collective, a radical feminist organization founded in Columbus, Ohio, is planning a regional conference to include workshops, speakers, entertainment and dancing. The workshops will cover a variety of issues, including insuring continued growth of the women's move mant, developing tactics and strategies to deal with the reactionary right, and structuring a regional grass-roots feminist network. The conference will take place in Columbus the weekend of February 27-28 and March 1. The cost per woman will be no more than $15.00. For information write Women's Action Collective, 127 E. Woodruff Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201, or call (614) 291-7756.

A community guide and resource directory is being compiled for Southern Appalachia concerning such things as food growers and distributors. alternative publications, new age technology, legal services, homesteading, healing, etc. The primary goal of the publication is better to enable us all to share our resources and ideas as a collective region. If you wish to be listed, write Southern Appalachian Tribal Council/Directory, P.O. Box 97, Clifton, Ohio 45316. Tell us about yourself, your community or organization. Phone numbers will be listed only at your specific request. All information will be used in a wholesome and cooperative

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The Dinner Party will be shown in Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, New York, October 18 through January 18, sponsored by the Friends of the Dinner Party.

The Tenth Muse, Kent Women's Coffeehouse, will be closed December 20 and January 3. Featured on January 17 will be Cleveland's own Lisa Rainsong and Mudslide. The doors open at 8:00 p.m. and music begins at 9:30 p.m. for all shows. The Muse is located at 202 N. Lincoln Street in Kent, and is open the first and third Saturdays of each month. interested performers or additional information call Bonnie at 1-678-6665 or Pat at 1-678-7850.

Feminist Writers Guild meets the second Monday of each month at 7 30 pm at the Cleveland Heights Public library. 2345 Lee Road. Or you may contact Pat at 791-0311 (cve) or Jan at 475-0075 (eve).

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 Balway at 696-6767.

Cleveland State Women's Studies Courses for the winter quarter will begin January 5, 1981. Offered are Social Services: Women; Women in Modern History; Women and Religion; Male/Female Sociology: and Male/Female Sociology of Sex and Gender. For more information, call the Women's Comprehensive Program, 687-4674.

The Lesbian Mothers' National Defense Fund is making the following offer to all lesbian mothers who need financial help for their custody case You can be part of the LMNDF Third Annual Bikeathon. Womyn will be bicycling down the west and east coasts to raise money for lesbian mothers. Any pledges or donations you raise for the Bikeathon will be sent directly to your attorney, expert witness or child care worker. For more information, write or call: LMNDF. P.0.Box 21567, Seattle, Washington 98111, (206) 325-2643.

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Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice has long seen racism as a rool cause of militarism and human injustice. An alternoon will be devoted to a discussion of the problem and consideration of new routes and vehicles by which we may educate ourselves and the public to the dangers and do what we can to contribute to solutions of the problem on Saturday, January 10, 1981, from 12:30 at the Peace House Livingroom. Bring your own brownbag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.

The "New York Times Magazine" of October 5, 1980 featured "The Black Plight: Race or Class?-A Debate Between Kenneth B. Clark and Carl Gershman," which will be used as the primary basis of our analysis. We are duplicating this section and will send it to anyone who wishes to attend and participate in the discussion. Call Daisy Ford, 247-5856, for a copy.

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Concert Photos: send SASE for price list. M. Just, 605 W. 8, Erie, Pa. 16502.

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Beginning black and white photography class for women only starting week of January 12. Will include film processing and printing. Must bring an adjustable 35 mm camera. Call Louise at 641-9481.

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