Protests & Marches

On Saturday, April 24, simultaneous demonstrations and rallies are being planned in 104 cities, including most major cities in the country. The Cleveland demonstration will take place at noon on Public Square. Specific issues will be raised on different days. Plans are for local demonstrations in support of the ERA and abortion rights on Tuesday, April 27, and in support of lesbian and gay rights on Wednesday, April 28. On April 29 there will be a national day of student protest stressing the theme, "Money for education, not for war". On Friday, April 30, seniors and disabled groups will picket federal buildings to protest proposed cuts in Medicald, Medicare and health services.

The All-Peoples Congress is organizing a March on Washington on Saturday, May 1, 1982 to demand jobs and protest the Reagan programs of war, cutbacks and racism. To contribute, or for further information, write' or call the All-Peoples Congress, 2012 West 25th St., Suite 602, Cleveland, OH 44113, or call 86)-6154.

A National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights I will be held on Sunday, May 2, 1981. The demands of the march are to stop the Family Protection Act, pass. the National Gay Rights Bill, stop the discriminatory immigration policy against lesbians and gays, and pass

Health & Reproductive Rights

The Cleveland Infant Formula Action Coalition (INFACT) is stepping up its activities to better inform the public of the boycott against the Nestle Corporation and its subsidiary, Stouffer's. Actions will include picketing, media exposure and the distribution and sale of informational pieces, buttons and bumper stickers. Those wishing to support the boycott by picketing Stouffer's restaurants near where they live or work may call Betsy Miklethun, 687-1900. For more information, call Phyllis Mucha, 771-4815.

Materials are being collected to update the Childbearing section of Our Bodies, Ourselves which will be published in a revised edition in 1983 We invite you to tell us about your pregnancies and births. The experiences need not be recent. Phone (617) 547-2749 or (617) 969-8444 or write Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Inc.. Box 192. West Somerville, MA 02144.

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 EFC0, 439 The Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, or phone (216) 621-8224.

The Pro-Choice Action Committee is an activist organization dedicated to fighting for full reproductive rights for all women. We support legal, safe and funded abortions for all women regardless of age or marital status. We oppose sterilization abuse and population control schemes. Reproductive rights include the right to safe and effective methods of contraception, and the right to decent low cost quality child care. We support lesbian liberation and oppose all forms of racism in society. The Pro-Choice Action Committee meets monthly and all are welcome to our meetings. For more information, write PCAC, P.O. Box 18135, Cleveland, OH 44118, or call 321-6143, 371-7648, or 621-8224.

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The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cloveland is looking for physicians, nurse-practitioners, physicians' assistants, or midwives to volunteer one evening (3 hours) per week to assist us in serving our female patient population. Professionals are needed to provide physical exams for women wishing to obtain birth control methods, pregnancy testing, or testing and treatment of vaginal infections and sexually transmitted diseases. All patients are served in a confidential, relaxed, caring atmosphere. For details, contact Martha Tyler, RN, Head Nurse, at 721-4010.

S.157 to allow Zenaida Rebultan, a Filipino Lesbian, to immigrate to the U.S. A major lobbying effort is also being planned to coincide with the march. For further information, call Randy Boarman, (412) 621-5368.

The Stonewall Union has organized the 1982 Ohio Gay Pride Parade for Saturday, June 26, 1982. Marchers will go through downtown Columbus and rally at the Ohio Statehouse. Call (614) 299-7764 or (614) 291-5445 for more information.

Benefits-

Cleveland Women Working will kick off National Secretaries Week on Monday, April 19, with a "Raises and Roses Celebration" from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Cleveland City Club. Gloria Steinem, one of the country's best known leaders of the women's movement, will be the special guest at this cocktail party to benefit CWW. Tickets are $10 for CWW members and $15 for non-members. Hors d'oeuvres will be offered and a cash bar will be available. For tickets or further information contact Cleveland Women Working, 1224 Huron Road, Cleveland, OH 44115, or call .566-8511.

A national study is currently under way to provide information to combat heart disease and answer the question, "Will lowering cholesterol reduce the risk of heart attack?" The study will involve 1,000 participants nationwide. Four regional clinical centers are accepting men and women volunteers. The study needs persons who are ages 29-64, have had only one heart attack in their lifetime, suffered within the past five years, have not had a stroke, do not have diabetes and have not had heart surgery. If you qualify and are interested, contact the Hyperlipidemia Study Center, Minneapolis, (612) 376-4494, collect. Travel expense is reimbursed and lodging provided. The study works closely with each person's private doctor.

We are interested in forming a network of faculty who teach feminist courses relating to health care issues, and in fostering development of such courses at the undergraduate level. We are assessing the possibility of sponsoring a summer workshop. Any interested please contact Barbara Barker, Ph.D., or Patricia Farnes, M.D., Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02902, (401) 277-5003, or Judy Markowitz, Women's Studles, Towson State University, Baltimore, MD 21204, (301) 730-8953.

A Student Conference on Reproductive Rights will be held at Oberlin College on April 17-18. For more information contact Oberlin Pro-Choice, c/o Holly Finke, Wilder Hall, Oberlin, Ohio. (216) 775-2650.

On April 18, hundreds of pro-choice Ohioans will gather in Worthington, Ohio (outside Columbus) for the first state pro-choice NARAL/Ohio convention. Mary Dent Crisp, feminist and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, will deliver the keynote speech, and will also appear with State Sen. Michael Schwarzwalder at fundraiser the evening before the convention. There will also be a series of workshops, including sessions on ''Getting Out Pro-Choice Vote," "Campaign Phone Banks,' and many more. A pro-choice celebrity souvenir raffle is also planned with items from Gary Trudeau, Sally Struthers, Julia Child, inda Lavin, and more.

Finally, a program book will be published to mark this first state-wide pro-choice event. Groups, individuals, and businesses are urged to demonstrate their support for pro-choice by placing an ad in the book. Registration deadline is April 9. Please write: John Corlett, Development Coordinator, NARAL/Ohio, 65 S. Fourth St., No 328, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or call the Cleveland Abortion Rights Action League, 522-0169.

On April 19, the Pro-Choice Action Committee will hold a meeting on les. bian organizing for reproductive rights. Speakers include Libby Smith, member of the ZAP Action Brigade, and Allyson Smith, Lesblan Rights Committee. Committee for Abortion Rights and Against Sterilization Abuse. The meeting is at Sharon Smith's, 2713 Hampshire (off Coventry), at 8:00 p.m. For more information call 371-7648.

The Cleveland Pro-Choice Action Committee is proposing that Saturday, April 24, be a day when all the pro-choice and women's organizations in the state have a concerted activity focussing on our opposition to the Human Life Amendment. This date is one week after the statewide NARAL conference and the Reproductive Rights National Network Ohio student conference. These conferences could help publicize and organize events. A good target would be Ashbrook's offices since he has set them up in almost all cities in the state. By doing something to demonstrate our opposition to the HLA and on the same day, we can achieve the most in coordinated and concentrated media exposure. If you think this is a good idea, or an idea with possibilities, please call us at 321-6143.

A Pro-Choice Action Committee Car Caravan will take place April 24 to leaflet and petition against the Hatch and Human Life Amendments. We hope to be joined with other pro-choice and women's organizations in the city and across the state. Call 371-7648 for more information.

The annual meeting of the Cleveland Abortion Rights Action League will be held on Thursday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Avenue. Carol Wall, Executive Director of Summit County Planned Parenthood and board member of NARAL national, is the scheduled speaker, and will discuss the topic "Politicians and Abortion". The public is invited to attend the meeting; which will be chaired by Barbara Pence, CARAL President. Information will be given on the current "informed consent" legislation pending in the state legislature, as well as the Hatch Amendment in Congress, which would give Congress and the states the power to restrict abortion. CARAL Board members will also be introduced, including the newly-elected members. Protected parking is available at both the front and the rear of the church, and refreshments will be served.

The regional meeting of the Reproductive Rights National Network will take place in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 8. Topics include organizing against the Hatch and Human Ufe Amendments, sterilization abuse, media work, lesbian organizing, third world women and reproductive rights, media work and more. For information about rides, child care, etc., call 321-6143.

On May 17, the Pro-Choice Action Committee Educational on Teenagers and Reproductive Rights will focus not only on teenage sexuality but also on the new repressive laws against young people. The meeting is at Barbara Winslow's, 3253 East Fairfax Road, Cleveland Heights (off Lee, between Cedar and Fairmount). The speaker will be from Heights High School.