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.
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Greetings!
Here's something for all of the parents out there...
I use to think I would be glad when my kids were grown because then I wouldn't have to worry so much about them. Well, I have come to the realization that it's just the opposite. You worry MORE!
Just a couple of weeks ago, our oldest son started working. Now, he leaves for work in the afternoon and doesn't get home until after midnight. I mentioned to Kathy that I wished he would call us when he arrived at work, but that's not going to happen. And then, we really don't sleep well until we know he is home safely snuggled in his room.
When kids are young, we have a lot more control over keeping them safe. But, when they grow up and venture out on their own into the big world, then you no longer have them tucked away under your wing.
So, to all of the parents out there who have young kids...cherish this time of not worrying as much because you'll do a lot more worrying later on!
(Photo above: Tret Fure in 2006 performing in our backyard with a nice warm fire in the background. Tret will be visiting us again on May 31st. Be sure you RSVP for this event.) |
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Confluence LGBT Chorus - Radio Days 
Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus hopes that Lavender Womyn will support Oregon's only LGBT chorus by attending their fun and often raucous fundraising cabaret. The theme is Radio Days. Chorus members will perform skits and songs from the 30s and 40s. The Radio Days fundraising cabaret is Saturday, April 26. Silent auction 6:30pm, show 7:30pm, UU Salem, 5090 Center St NE. Admission $20. More info: www.confluencechorus.org |
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Salem Pride Film Festival 
Spike, founder of the Triangle Community, is trying to put together a Salem Pride Film Festival, and he would like Lavender Womyn to participate in the planning of the festival, especially in the selection of the lesbian-oriented films that might be available. Are there any LW members who are familiar with lesbian-oriented films, and who would be willing to participate in putting this together? He is looking at the Pride Film Festival taking place the weekend after Capitol PRIDE as a possible date. If you are interested, send me an email and I'll get you in touch with Spike.
~ Kim |
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Jubilate! - Women's Choir of Corvallis 
Jubilate! The Women's Choir of Corvallis, has 2 local spring concerts scheduled:
Saturday, April 26, 7:30 PM - First United Methodist, corner of 11th and Monroe in Corvallis. Admission is by donation; suggested donation is $8 to $15. Full program
Thursday, May 8, noon
OSU Memorial Union
Free
1-hour program
Among other things, you can look forward to:
A jump rope chant called "Sea Lion Woman"
Dubula, an African song with fun dance moves
The songs "Popular" and "For Good" from the hit Broadway musical Wicked
"The Peace of Wild Things," a poem by Wendell Berry, set to music by Portland composer Joan Szymko
Breve, a small ensemble composed of Jubilate's most talented and dedicated singers, will perform a collection of madrigals, 3 sacred songs of Brahms, and pieces by David Whitacre and David Childs.
- Faith |
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TaKeTiNa Workshop Coming to Salem 
TaKeTiNa workshop is coming to Salem. TaKeTiNa is a moving, rhythmic, meditation process which provides a safe place to explore:
Finding your own pace in new situations.
Learning with the body as your teacher.
Allowing mistakes as a process of learning through curiosity and joy.
Reconnecting with the flow of life.
No musical experience is needed. Your body is the instrument.
People at all levels can work together to transform their relationship to rhythm, to self, to others, and to life. Come join us to use feet, hands and voice to experience yourself in new ways.
Workshops in Salem
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Schedule for each workshop is: 11:00am-6:00pm - break for lunch
Cost: $50 / $120 if you come to all three
Location: Indigo Wellness Center, 3276 Commercial St SE, Salem
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Domestic Partners Tax Laws Next Year
Gay and lesbian couples who have filed as domestic partners in Oregon will have the option a year from now of filing jointly on their state income tax returns.
To do so, they will be advised to fill out a second federal tax form as if they were a married couple...click here to read more from the Register Guard Newspaper. |
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Vote Equality in 2008 
VoteEquality is the one-stop shop to get the information you need to fill out your ballot by May 20th. VoteEquality is the online voter's guide of the Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC (political action committee), which seeks to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Oregon by electing fair-mind candidates to local, legislative, and statewide offices in Oregon.
This primary election sets the stage for the November general election, and both elections will have major consequences for Oregon.
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Eugene Lavender Womyn Couples 
My partner and I are baffled at how hard it seems to be to connect with other women couples here in Eugene. So, we'd like to host a women's group for couples, possibly once a month. Our idea is to have it at our house (we live in the University area), and to serve tea/coffee, and snacks. We'd like to loosely work around a theme of discussion each month, but mostly just get together, talk, inspire, learn from each other, sip lemonade on our back deck, etc. If you're interested, click here to request more details.
Thanks!
-Lonnie
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Corvallis PRIDE Women's Football
The Corvallis Pride women's tackle football team home opener is Saturday, April 19th against the Portland Shockwave. The kickoff is at 1:00 at Corvallis High School.
Tickets are $7 for 14 and over with 13 and under in free. Season tickets at a discounted price will be available, as will full concessions and Pride merchandise.
The Pride's complete 2008 schedule:
April 12 at Redding Rage (win 46-0)
April 19 home against Portland Shockwave 1:00 p.m. Kickoff at Corvallis High School
April 26 at Sacramento Sirens
May 10 home against Seattle Majestics 1:00 p.m. Kickoff at Corvallis High School
May 17 at Oakland Banshees
May 24 home against Redding Rage 1:00 p.m. Kickoff at Corvallis High School
June 7 at Portland Shockwave
June 14 home against Seattle Majestics 1:00 p.m. Kickoff at Corvallis High School
ww.corvallispride.com
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Capitol Forum - This -n- That 
Blue light special from Razzle Dazzle
Razzle Dazzle is offering a special during April if you mention you heard it from the Capitol Forum. Buy three greeting cards and get the fourth free. Razzle Dazzle has birthday, anniversary, etc. cards. Razzle Dazzle is downtown on High Street right next to the Elsinore Theater.
Special needs from local non-profit group
A local non-profit group asked if anyone has any #10 and small envelopes they can donate. They also need 8 1/2" by 11" copy paper and card stock - any color. You can send an email to: thecapitolforum@aol.com or leave items at the Southside Speakeasy in the Capitol Forum or Chuck's name.
Save Pepsi, Coke, and Dr. Pepper bottle caps
We are collecting codes from bottle caps of Pepsi, Coke products (they say Mycokerewards on top of caps), and Dr. Pepper. Also the codes from 12 pack boxes of coke products. The Pepsi caps say PepsiStuff on top. The coke products include not only all types of Coke but also Fresca, Pibb Extra, Barg's, Nestea, Fanta, Sprite, Powerade, Vault, Minute Maid, and Dasani water. You can contact Chuck at: thecapitolforum@aol.com or leave items at the Southside Speakeasy in the Capitol Forum or Chuck's name.
For info and applications for booths for Capitol Pride 2008 - www.capitolpride.org
Info on Portland GLBT Pride 2008 - www.pridenw.com
You can find out other info by going to: www.capitolforum.org for more events and info.
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In Spirit ~
 Kim Windfeather Salem Lavender Womyn
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