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Self-Defense/Fitness

The National Women's Martial Arts Federation is sponsoring the Sixth Annual Special Training for Women, June 10, 11, 12 and 13, 1982, in Provincetown, Mass. Special classes in all areas of martial arts instruction wil be taught during the four-day training camp by many of the top women Black Belts in the U.S. Cost for participation is $136 per person, which covers all classes, seminars, food and lodging on scenic Cape Cod Bay. Advance registration is required. For information or registration contact Ms. Banshee, National Coordinator, Special Training 82, P.O. Box 945, Provincetown, Mass. 02657. Phone: (617) 487-9623.

Protests & Marches

The National Women's Conference Committee has planned a national day of celebration July 1, 1982. Its purpose is to begin the implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment "whether or not it is ratified". One-hour events will be held at noon on the stops of county courthouses, city halls. State Capitols and the National Capitol in Washington, D.C. Task forces are being formed on education, employment, health, family law, childcare, violence and international issues. For a copy of the New Day: Beyond ERA Training Manual, send a $5.00 contribution to Gene Boyer,

Appeals

PUAR (People United Against Repression) has an ongoing Legal Defense Fund to provide victims of police brutality with monetary assistance for both criminal and civil lawsuits. Eligibility is determined on a case by case basis. Presently, PUAR is handling the legal expenses involved in the class action suit stemming from the "suicides" by hanging in local area jails. We are requesting donations from all concerned individuals and organizations to help us maintain the Legal Defense Fund, so that we may continue to help others. Please send your donations to PUAR, P.O. Box 05034, Cleveland, OH 44105. For more information about our Legal Defense Fund, please contact our Hotline, 851-9842.

The Gay Hotline needs women volunteers. In an effort to continue serving the community and update services, we are asking for women volunteers. Many women call who wish to talk with a woman, or a woman of color, and we don't have enough women for them to speak with. Training for new volunteers consists of four classes, an interview and on-theJob training with a senior volunteer. If you can help, please call the Gay Hotline at 621-3380 and leave your name and phone number for Tom O'Brien.

Women Together, Inc., operator of a shelter for battered women that houses approximately 200 women and 400 children per year, has a new volunteer program called "Sponsorship". Volunteer sponsors are assigned women who call the hotline and shelter residents upon their departure. Volunteers accompany clients to groups for abused women and help provide emotional support. If you are interested in training for the sponsorship program, call Fay Grinage, 431-6267.

Lesbian Incest Survivors are wanted to fill out a questionnaire on their experiences for a book. All responses are confidential. For information or a questionnaire, write: Susan Marie, P.O. Box 304, Oakland, CA 94668:

The Chinese Cultural Center will present a martial arts demonstration including Tai Chi Chuan, Shaolin, Kung Fu and calligraphy during the first week of June. New classes will also begin in June. Call 932-5545 for further information.

Join the Advocate Staff of Rape Crisis Center. Sessions begin Mon, June 21. For further information call 391-3914.

National Women's Conference Center, P.O. Box 455, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.

The Stonewall Union has organized the 1982 Ohlo 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.

The Womyn's Braille Press, Inc. is interested in locating qualified Braille transcribers around the country. Womyn who would like to volunteer time to transcribe booklets, pamphlets, and other information on womyn's issues should contact the Womyn's Braille Press, Inc., P.O. Box 8475, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

Interested in journalism or helping to serve the gay community? High Gear is in need of reporters, writers, and layout workers. Classes will be held for those interested in working on the newspaper.

Female career workers wanted (age thirties through fifties) to participate in research on women working full-time outside the home. Write for questionnaire. Responses confidential. Mary Lynn Crow, Ph.D., UTA Box 19359, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 76019.

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 who have filed sex discrimination charges or lawsuits against their employer who are willing to fill out a confidential questionnaire about their experiences should call Mary Taggart in Kent, Ohio at (216) 672-5433 or write her at 145 Johnson Hall, Box 197, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44243. Questionnaires may also be picked up from Cleveland Women Working, 1224 Huron Road in Cleveland.

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