Our Next Event
BUNCO!
November 2nd @ 1:00pm
Rita and Paula's home
in West Salem
HALLOWEEN THEME!!
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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:
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Keep Lavender Womyn
Up and Running
This group is supported by you, the women of our community. We have several expenses throughout the year that goes into keeping this group going, including this Newsletter which gets sent out every week. If you'd like to help keep Lavender Womyn up and running, please consider making a donation today. Click Here to donate. |
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Life Without Socks
Humor columnist TalkofLondon is back after a busy summer. She's written two new columns and plans to write weekly. Click Here |
Lavender Womyn's Calendar
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Greetings!
It looks like our hot days are coming to an end. It's sad to see the summer days leave us, but now we'll get to enjoy the fall season, and the beautiful changing colors of the leaves.
A reminder there is an "End of Summer BBQ" at Lynne's home today @ 3:00pm. This is a mixed gender event. All are welcome. Call Lynne at: 503-581-0089 for more details.
Be on the lookout for a possible Wine Social event in October. A couple of Lavender Womyn members are thinking about hosting this event. I'll let you know more, once I have the details.
Bunco is planned for November 2nd at Rita and Paula's home. It's crucial that you RSVP for this event. Also, we are looking for some card tables and chairs. If you have some you are willing to let us borrow for the day, please contact me.
(Photo above: Kim and Kathy in Utah on the trail to Calf Creek Falls. The red rock is beautiful!)
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All Eyes Are On California 
We are on the cusp of what many are calling the most pivotal election in a generation. Here in Oregon we have a critical role to play. But the future for LGBT Oregonians could actually be decided by California voters. Today marriage equality is the law of the land in California but that could change in a heartbeat.
In 47 days, voters in California will decide whether to turn back the clock on marriage equality in that state, and write discrimination into their state Constitution.
The California campaign is well-positioned to defeat Prop 8-however the opposition has money pouring in from across the country-as much as $800,000 in one day. I am willing to do everything in my power to even the playing field-- join me in contributing to Oregonians Against Prop 8- click here to make a donation directly to the campaign.
Losing in California will be a major setback for the marriage equality movement and that matters to us here in Oregon. Right now, Basic Rights Oregon is working hard to re-elect (and increase) a fair-minded majority to the Oregon Legislature, and to battle a slew of bad ballot measures from the usual enemies of equality. Our Vote Equality voter guide will soon be online and in the mail, helping fair-minded Oregonians make informed decisions about the people and issues on the 2008 ballot.
Meanwhile, we can also help Californians understand that Prop 8 would take away the fundamental rights of tens of thousands of committed couples. Our donations from Oregon will go directly to help buy television time-because No on Prop 8 is working hard to match the opposition dollar for dollar-in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, and across the state.
I know that you believe, as I do, that all committed couples should have the dignity and security that come with marriage. What happens in California will have a profound effect on the progress toward full equality far beyond the borders of that state...and particularly here in Oregon.
In Solidarity,
Jeana Frazzini
Executive Director,
Basic Rights Oregon
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Healing The Collective 
Tuesday September 16th and THIRD Tuesday of every month. $40.00 BRING FRIENDS SIGN UP AT mhnheart@comcast.net
This will be an on-going group. Join any time!
Healing the Collective with Mary Hammond MA LPC D.CEP is the outgrowth of conducting groups and working with organizations for over a decade using the power of the group's consciousness, Dynamic Energetic Healing®, a model in Energy Psychology, and intentions for collective healing and change. Workshop participants will be directly impacted regarding the power of the collective through collective healing experiences in the class and through written materials describing the theory and the process.
We have worked in the collective for individuals to heal illness and to discover their soul's purpose using the collective energy, and for organizations to realize their mission and goals using the collective energy. In addition we have applied energy psychology principles to collective intentions based on Shinoda-Bolen's "millionth circle" principle; for example to end hunger, to end homelessness, to heal the masculine/feminine split, to heal racism, and to create peace in the world.
Collective healing is based on the following presuppositions: 1.) A group has a single energy field greater than the sum of the individuals. 2.) The group energy field is strengthened and seems to become one with a common intention. 3.) The strength of collective oneness can be used for healing and change. 4.) The strategies in energy psychology such as energy (muscle) testing, tapping the meridians, balancing the charkas to change the thought fields can be applied at the collective level as well as the individual level. The miraculous is pursued and explained with a step by step protocol that heals collective trauma, collective soul loss, collective shattered fields, collective dark energy while working at the current, ancestral, karmic, galactic, universal and mother earth energetic origins of the group members. The individual healings that people experience are enhanced with the increased sense of the web of interconnectedness and oneness.
~ Mary Hammond
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Rainbow Youth Fund Raiser 
Mr. Capitol Forum 2008 OMJ presents a fundraiser for Rainbow Youth on Sunday, September 21st at the Southside Speakeasy. 7 PM. hosted by Alana Roxx. Donations of raffle & auction items appreciated. There is no cover charge. Theme is "We Are Family". OMJ's health has made a turn for the worst and he can't be around smokers. Since OMJ can't come into the Southside Speakeasy, Alana Roxx, Constance Cravings and other past and present Capitol Forum title holders are putting the show together in his name. They are joined by several members of ISCWE also. Hopefully OMJ will be able to step down when the Southside Speakeasy goes Smoke Free in January 2009. Any help with raffle and auction items would be greatly appreciated.
~ Chuck
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Hotflash Dance in Portland
It's time for school again. Old School, that is... Enjoy four hours of dancing, prancing, socializing, cruising and meeting new friends at Hot Flash!
DJ Lauren is back from vacation and
DJ WildFire is onboard for a great mix of music from the 70s to today.
HOT FLASH DANCE PARTY
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Barracuda, 9 NW 2nd Ave.
5-9pm $8.00
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PDX Lesbian Network BBQ in Portland 
Date: Sunday October 5, 2008 Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm -ish Cost: $3 Donation Location: Barton Park - Pavilion #1, 19009 SE Barton Park Rd, Boring, Oregon Come mingle with the women from PDX Lesbian Network. Well behaved children and dogs are welcome. All you have to do is show up with a cooler full of your favorite beverages, a picnic lunch and meats to grill (if you so desire). Also, please bring 1 garbage bag so we can leave the place cleaner then we found it. We do still need a few volunteers to bring grills, please contact me directly if you can help with this. We will have a volleyball net and balls, Bocci and maybe someone can bring a football, basketball and fisbees as well. We'll have cards and will be playing Euchre and all kinds of other games that you may bring. I am hoping to have a DJ, so plan on dancing Part of your donation will go to the volunteer DJ for her services. Bring friends, (non members) to join in the fun. The pavilion can hold 100 people. For info contact Danielle PDX Lesbian Network Moderator PDXLesbiannet@yahoo.com Additional Note: Even though reasonable drinking is fine, this party is not intended to be focused on excessive drinking and drug use will not be tolerated. Please know that the necessary action will be taken it this becomes an issue. |
The L-Word Online
The L-Word is a monthly publication based out of Humboldt County, CA written by and for local queers highlighting local and international events and hot topics. Visit their web site at: http://www.lword.mamajudy.com/index.html
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Radio FREE Station in Salem 
Some of you may have heard about a new non-commercial community radio station for the greater Salem area.
Radio Free Salem has just received the construction permit from the FCC. This means the radio station license will soon be approved by the FCC. This also means that Radio Free Salem can begin fundraising and begin organizing to get the station ready to go.
Please consider supporting Radio Free Salem, both now and later when the station is on the air. And if you've got a great idea for a radio show, take the time and get involved!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Take care and peace!
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LezSingl50 - Lesbian's Over 50 
LezSingl50 is a group of single women born woman over the age of 50 who identify as lesbian. For more information, send an email to: LezSingl50@yahoo.com |
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Queer Eugene 
This website is a portal to other websites, businesses, organizations, and activities, serving lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, and queers, in the Eugene and Springfield area. Visit their web site at: http://www.queereugene.com/ | |
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Have a great weekend!!
In Spirit ~
 Salem Lavender Womyn
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