The Volunteer Projects component of Women Together Inc. is conducting an on-going volunteer recruitment campaign to better serve battered women. Women Together needs volunteers in the areas of childcare, crisis-line phone service, support group facilitation, direct service counseling, and public speaking. Requirements are that volunteers be sensitive to the needs of women, particularly battered women. Experience is helpful, but not mandatory. We offer training in each area of service. Interested volunteers may call Fay Grinage at Women Together, 431-6267. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Women in Skilled Employment (WISE) is a program at WomenSpace aimed at increasing opportunities for women in non-traditional jobs. It you are interested in exploring any aspect of blue collar work for women, be it applying for a job yourself, or helping other women get and keep non-traditional jobs, please call Amy at 696-6967. A conference on the subject is being planned for people in the fields of business, labor, and employment services for late July. Please call for further information.

Literary Opportunities

The Colby Library Quarterly seeks papers, particularly those demonstrating a feminist approach, for a special issue on Women and Literature. Send submissions by September 1 to Phyllis Mannocchi or Deborah McDowell, Guest Editors, Dept. of English, Colby College, Waterville, ME 04901.

For a December 1981 Mid-Hudson MLA session on "The Ingenue in Poetry and Fiction," send abstract (completed paper by August 31) to Mary Anne Schofield, Dept. of English, Box 98, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778. For a book, "Fetter'd or Free? Collected Essays on the Eighteenth Century Woman Novelist, 670-1815," send a 500-word abstract by September 1 to either Mary Anne Schofield at the above address or to Cecilia Macheski, English Dept., LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101.

The Gay Theatre Alliance is sponsoring an International Gay Playwriting Contest and is particularly interested in receiving women's material. Deadline for the receipt of entries is September 1, 1981. First prize is $500; second prize is $250 and the Gay Theatre Alliance will assist the winning playwrights in securing production of their plays with member theatre companies.

Playwrights should send entries after June 1, 1981 to the Gay Theatre Alliance regional coordinator, Rick Raul, 1912 Central Avenue, Wilmette,

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You are invited to respond to the question, "What will it take to prevent nuclear war?" for a book in preparation which will consist of brief contributions from a wide variety of persons. The deadline for responses is October 1, 1981. Responses should not exceed 300 words, or the equivalent of one page. Contributions may be prose, poetry, photograph, line drawing or other form of expression. Contributors should include a one-sentence biographical note. All responses will be acknowledged; responses accompanied by return postage will be returned. There will be a special section of responses from children. Facts, feelings, ideas and outcries are solicited, as are the voices of those who are discouraged about prospects for the survival of the human race. Send your response to Pat Farren, 2161 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140.

A GEAR Foundation Cook Book is being planned. If you have any culinary and epicurean delights you would like to share for publication, please submit them to The GEAR Foundation Cook Book, P.O. Box 6177, Cleveland, Ohio 44101. Include your name and address for contact by one of our food editors. All types of recipes, menu plans, etc., are needed. Any and all contributions are welcomed.

Volume III of the Gaide to Research in Women's Studles in Language and Literature, sponsored by the Modern Language Association's Divison of Women's Studies, consists of annotated bibliographies of worten writers in several languages. The annotations are short and must be completed by March 1982. For more information about the Hispanic sections write to Diane Marting, 341 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. For information about other languages or the overall project, write to Luciana Csaki, 409 West 62 Street, Kansas City, MO 64113.

The GEAR Foundation will be publishing a Literary Anthology sometime in the near future. All contributions (prose, poetry, music, cartoons, artwork, etc.) should be sent to the GEAR Foundation Literary Anthology. P.O. Box 6177, Cleveland, Ohio 44101, attention: Lavender Rich. All contributions should carry a name and address for contact by one of the editors and a name to be used for publication credits. All material used shall be released to the GEAR Foundation and shall remain the property of the GEAR Foundation.

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"Women Against Men's Wars" is the tentative title of the forthcoming Issue of Women's Studies International Quasterly on the topic of feminist critiques of war. Please send papers, source information and other relevant materials to Judith Stiehm, Dept. of Political Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007.

For articles on the lesbian-feminist experience, write to the LesbianFeminist Studles Clearinghouse (LFSC), whose purpose it is to explore and study all segments of the lesbian-feminist community, especially third world lesbians. The LFSC is especially interested in hearing from women who work and write off campus, or beyond academe entirely. A major activity of the LFSC calls for the sharing of information and publications. New articles are currently being solicited. For a brochure describing available materials, and to submit new work, write to the LesbianFeminist Studies Clearinghouse, Women's Studies Program, 1012 Cathedral of Learning. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

Helen Forelle, author of Conversations in a CHnic, is working on a sequel, recording the thoughts and emotions of women alter they have had an abortion. Anyone who has had an abortion is urged to participate by writing her feelings or recording them on a cassette tape and mailing them to Helen at P.D. Box 326, Harrisburg, S. Dak. 57032. Your identity is not needed and you are asked to omit it from your correspondence. The statements will be used at meetings and will be edited for inclusion in a pro-choice pamphlet to counteract misleading and exaggerated claims by so-called 'pro-life" activists. If you are willing to say, "I had an abortion, I don't regret it, and I've had no adverse physical or emotional offects from it," please take the time to write.

Services and Resources

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. The Handbook is available to lowincome women through social service agencies. Call CWC, 321-8587, for information. Also, call CWC if you are interested in distributing the Handbook through your social service agency. Copies can be ordered from Cleveland Women's Counsel, P:0. Box 18472; Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44118.

The National Directory of Women's Employment Programs: Who They Are; What They Do includes descriptions of 140 service organizations including their objectives, job services, programs, complete listings. $7.50. Purchase from Women's Work Force of Wider Opportunities for Women, 1649 K St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20006.

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The National Women's Political Caucus has released a handy directory of women officials in the Federal government, major political parties, state legislatures and major cities. According to Iris Mitgang, Chair of the bipartisan women's organization, the number of women in political office in the U.S. has tripled since 1974, with women now representing 12 percent of all elected officials. The directory can be obtained free by writing to Jeannine Dowling, Corporate Public Affairs, Philip Morris, Inc., 100 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017.

The State of Ohio Women's Information Center now has a toll-free number so persons outside the Columbus area can call free of charge for information on women's issues and legislation. Call 800-282-3040 weekdays from 9 a.m, to 5 p.m.

Womanpower is a free semi-annual newsletter focussing on issues of concern to professional social workers and the women they serve. Available on request from Womanpower, The National Association of Social Workers, 1425 H St. NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20005.

If you are a woman with a problem and don't know where to turn, WomenSpace's Help Line, 696-3100, may be able to put you in touch with helpful community resources. The Help Line's hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Women who call for assistance are provided with information and referrals by a staff of trained women specialists who can assess the caller's needs and refer her to vocational/career resources, social service agencies, physicians, therapists, attorneys and self-help groups. The staff regularly researches and updates a resource bank to insure that current informa" tion is available.

The Women Against Pornography slide show and presentation is now available in Cleveland to any interested women's group. For information contact Diana or Judie at 523-1875 or 631-0024.

Women USA was founded in 1979 as a national communications network for women. In additon to operating a hotline, it monitors legislative and executive actions in Washington affecting women, publishes a newsletter and organizes lobbies and other mass activities for women. It is currently conducting a nationwide campaign to collect signatures on a People's Petition for Reproductive Freedom, co-sponsored by women's and civil rights groups. The toll-free hotline number, 800-221-4945, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in every state except Alaska and Hawaii, New York State has its own number, 212-344-2531. For more information, call or write Mim Kelber, Vidmon USA, 76 Beaver Street, New York N.Y. 10005.

The Women's International Resource Exchange (WIRE) reproduces published and unpublished accounts and analyses by and about women in the Third World, for feminist groups, church-based women's groups, union-affiliated women, women's studies departments, and human rights, Third World support and anti-imperialist solidarity groups. For a bibliography, write WIRE Service, 2700 Broadway, Room 7, New York. NY 10025.

Women's Career Network Association has lectures, workshops information and monthly meetings to share goals, experiences, information. $75 annual membership includes the "Cleveland Business Woman" newsletter. WCNA, 106 E. Bridge St., Berea, Ohio 44017; 243-3740.

Women's Network in Akron is an informational clearinghouse for women's interests, referral service, emphasis on career development and personal growth. Annual membership, $15 and up. Contact Ann M. Gargano, Women's Network, 39 E. Market St., Suite 502, Akron, Ohio 44308, or telephone 1-376-7852.

Women who are blind can now have access to feminist literature through a new service provided by the Womyn's Braille Press, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. WBP has announced the launching of a service which offers feminist books, periodicals and other information on women's issues, both in Braille and on tape. WBP also produces a quarterly newsletter for women, which is also offered in Braille, in print and on tape. For further information, contact the Womyn's Braille Press, Inc., at P.O. Box 8475, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

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Songwriters! Protect your songs from plagiarism. Speedy copyright service will produce lead sheets and file government forms for you, 371-0483 evenings.

Can you read music? Want to learn how? Private lessons in music reading, basic theory, and ear training. Also how to expand your piano and guitar accompaniments. Call Lisa at 371-0483 evenings.

Roommate wanted. Room and board provided in exchange for 20 hours a week of home repair including painting, wallpaper removal, sanding and refinishing floors, minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, as your skills allow.

We would expect you to contribute to household chores like cooking, laundry, etc. Prefer you not have car but negotiable. Starting in September. Call 932-8003 between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. or weekends. We are non-smoking.

Share house: 3 bedroom bungalow, 21⁄2 car garage, rec room, pet welcome. $200/month and 1⁄2 utilities. Call Wendy days at 383-8500, ext. 346, or evenings, 951-8408.

Gay women-correspond with other gay women. For information, send self-addressed stamped envelope to: New Directions, P.O. Box 55, 14812 Detroit Ave., Room 202, Lakewood, Ohio 44107.

Serious woman artist/photographer seeks art matron. Only serious replies. 641-9481. Louise.

Ride wanted by woman in wheelchair, one to five days a week, from Cedar Center area to Public Square and/or return trip. Will pay. Call Barbarà, 932-4159, evenings.

The Women's Writer's Center: An indepen. dent institute offering a year-long program of writing workshops and women's literature. Faculty for 1981-82 include: Olga Broumas, Michelle Cliff, Rachel deVries, Judy Grahn, Susan Griffin, Rhoda Lerman, Barbara Smith, Rita Speicher, Mona Vold. Information: WWC, Box AY Williams, Cazenovia, New York 13035.

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