TRET FURE HOUSE CONCERT
Saturday, May 31st 
Social hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Concert starts @ 7:00pm Suggested donation is
$10-$20
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There are some of you who are not able to view the slide shows I create from our Lavender Womyn events. Therefore, I have uploaded photos from our most recent events to a LW snapfish account where you can view and/or print any photos you'd like to have.
The user name is:
Password is "photos." |
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Greetings!
Kathy and I had a new experience last Monday evening. For the first time ever since we have been together (almost 5 years), we were HOME ALONE! That's right. There wasn't a single kid in the house. All four of them were gone for a solid 40 minutes! And, the dog was even outside.
This was a tough concept for me to grab onto. I kept running through my head where each child was at...Kyle is at work, Shelby is at band, Jesse and Dylan are with their dad. Now, who am I forgetting? I must be forgetting someone. And then, I'd run the list through my head, again, and come up with the same answer...we are actually HOME ALONE!
So, I whispered these words into Kathy's ear..."Do you realize there are NO kids in the house?" Her eyes widened, she looked at me, and she said, "REALLY?!", with excitement and disbelief. So, I ran the list off to her of where each kid was at and asked her if I was forgetting anyone, and she said I hadn't. I'll leave the imagination up to you as to what the next words were out of her mouth. But, let me just say that I never realized that having the bedroom door "OPEN " could be such a freeing and exciting feeling!
(Photo above: Singer, Tamra Engle, and LW member, Lynne, jammin' together at a LW House Concert) |
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FlipSide Event 
A new lesbian event is coming to town. The event is called "FlipSide" and it will be held in Salem on April 11th in the Liberty Plaza. The coolest part is the sound system and tunes available will be OFF THE HOOK! A serious chance to FEEL the music!!! Parking is a breeze in the Chemeketa Parkade, and is at no charge even for this fantastic downtown location.
Details of the event:
On April 11th from 9:00pm - 2:00am. The event will be held at 285 Liberty Street NE in Salem (the lower level of the Liberty Plaza).
Food is on us, drinks are on you.
Cost is $7.00 before 10:00pm, $10 after 10:00pm.
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Eugene Lavender Womyn
We'd like to host a kid-friendly scrabble night.
In our previous town, we used to have a regular Saturday night Scrabble night. It had a potluck element, in that folks brought stuff to eat when they could, but we always had something on hand, as well. Other games are good, too: backgammon, chess, apples-to-apples.
Let's go with a 2nd Saturday thing, April 12 being the first one. We'll start around 5 or 6pm. Our kids will be here (3 and 5), heading to bed around 7 or so. We're usually petered out by 10 or 11pm, although it's not unknown for scrabble to persist late into the night given the right conversation and beverages ;-)
If you'd like to come, please click here to request directions.
Peace, Erin |
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Hip Chicks do Wine in Newberg 
New Tasting Room in Newberg
Hip Chicks do Wine is proud to announce the opening of our 2nd tasting room located in historic downtown Newberg.
Our regular hours will be 12pm - 7pm daily and the new tasting room is located at 602B E. First Street in Newberg. Visit their web site for a list of their events: http://www.hipchicksdowine.com/events/ |
Under New Ownership Celebration
The Eugene Coffee Company is under new ownership and is celebrating today, April 5th from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Free Brewed Coffee, Local artist exhibit, $1.00 for 16oz. drinks, See & be seen.
They are located at 1840 Chambers in Eugene. Phone number is: 541-344-0002. |
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Dragon Boat Team in Salem 
Weishe Mize is organizing a Dragon Boat Team in Salem. She is family and would like to make the team an all Womyn Team. The boat is owned by the World Beat Festival here in Salem. If we can get a solid team together it could move this process along and we could be ready by Summer. The group is currently practicing on Sundays at the Capital Manor (poolside) in West Salem. Once they get their hands on the boat there will be practices on the river on Wednesday nights. If you are interested contact Weishe at: 503-999-9551. |
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Meet the Women's Football Team 
April 6th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
The Corvallis Pride Women's Tackle Football Team and the Southside Speakeasy team up for an evening of entertainment. Join us for a drag show, dancing, drinking, Pride prize raffle, and player auction. Yes, we will be auctioning Pride players!
Come meet the women of the Corvallis Pride at the Southside Speakeasy
Thank you from the Corvallis Pride!
www.corvallispride.com
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YOGA / African Drumming / Writing 
YOGA CLASS - Kundalini Yoga class will be at RJ Dance Studio, 317 Court Street, between Commercial and Liberty Streets in Salem. Sunday, April 6th @ 9:00-10:15 a.m. -$10 drop in fee or $30 for monthly pass - bring a blanket and mat and don't eat before class.
Kundalini Yoga is postures, breathing, chanting, deep relaxation and more
AFRICAN HAND DRUMMING CLASSES @ RIVERFRONT WELLNESS - Six week beginner class with drum master Mark Powers. May 7-June 11th - 6:15-7:15 p.m. - $50 - this class fills fast, please pre-register.
WRITING with SARA WISEMAN - Spring and summer classes, with new summer Intensives. For full details please go to www.SaraWiseman.com - pre-registration required
MAY
Writing with the Muse I - 4 weeks - Wednesday May 7-28 - 6:00-7:00 p.m. $60
Writing with the Muse II - 4 weeks - Wednesday May 7-28 - 7:00-8:15 p.m. $60
JUNE
How to Write a Novel, two-session class June 4 and June 18 - 6:00-8:15 pm, $60.
How to Market Your Work, two-session class June 11 and 25, - 6:00-8:15 p.m. $60.
JULY
How to Write A Short Story, two-session class July 9 and 23 - 6:00-8:15 pm. $60
How to Write a Non-Fiction Book, two-session class July 16 and 30 - 6:00-8:15 pm. $60
ONGOING
One-on-one sessions are ongoing, at $45 per hour. Great for figuring out what you want to write, help in structuring a project, editing advice, etc.
The popular class "How to Use Your Journal for a Spiritual Growth" will be offered during the Summer, but schedule is TBA.
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Lloyd Chapman for Mayor 
Dear Supporters,
It's been an active 7 weeks of campaigning for mayor of Salem. I am inspired by the excitement I feel from opinion makers, neighbors and strangers I meet in Salem. I'd like to tell you where we are at and where we are going.
First of all, thanks to all of you who have been working with me on this challenging and rewarding endeavor. I have more than 50 active volunteers that have brought us this far. Please read on to see what we've been up to, but let me put in a quick pitch for two easy ways to help, lawn signs and letters to the editor. (details below)
Fundraising:
We've received over $8,000 in cash contributions with in-kind contributions close to $10,000. Check out the graphic art/video services of Jane Reeder of Communication Concepts and Allen Taylor of NowVideo on our website and CCTV.
We have 2-3 mailings planned that will cost at least $10,000 more than currently on hand, so money is still an issue. Starting soon, we will add a phoning strategy to identify supporters, and then later, making sure they vote.
Meeting Voters:
As of today we've reached 2,200 households through door-to-door canvassing. We've been doing group canvassing every Saturday. I, along with many individuals, have been going out during the week. I met hundreds of Salem voters at the Obama rally
Meeting Opinion Makers:
I've attended 8 neighborhood association meetings, with 8 more scheduled. I've attended City Club meetings, Marion & Polk County Democratic Central Committee meetings, and am meeting with local business owners. We've gotten endorsements from the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Central Labor Council and Marion and Polk Dems and I'm optimistic about SEIU and the Carpenters.
I've been to 6 ''house parties", with 10 more scheduled to date. They've been very effective in raising money and spreading the word about my campaign.
Other Visible Efforts:
Letters to the SJ editor - 3 (we need more) Please feel free to contact Rob Gould at rob27@comcast.net for ideas or help
Yard signs - 800 to distribute (150 have been spoken for -- we need your help here. If you've offered to take one already, could you find a home for 5 or 10 or 15 more with your neighbors and friends?)
Website: lloydchapmanformayor.com -- learn more about me and my positions, contribute on line.
MySpace: www.myspace.com/lloyd4mayor -- reaching young voters and volunteers
CCTV: over 200 spots will be airing on CCTV (channel 22) from now until May 20. See the spots on the website and/or MySpace.
We are working hard and hope you will join us to bring Salem together to improve our quality of life on May 20. Please share this with others in your email network. And thanks again.
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In Spirit ~
 Kim Windfeather Salem Lavender Womyn
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