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The Fruits of Our Labors (April 1992)
Jean K. Stickney
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Apr. 3-9 ...... Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. At Play In The Fields of The Lord. 873-6526. Apr. 5 Two Nice Girls, at the Nightstage, 823 Main St., in Cambridge, MA. At 8PM, tickets $10.50. Anight of comedy, more info 617-931-2000. Apr. 6-10 ...... "Celebrating Our Families & Friends."Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Awareness Week, with various activites. Wilde-Stien Club, Mem. Union, UMO. Apr. 10 ...... Melinda Goodman, author of Middle Sister, will read fr.om her book. 7PM. at the Lunaria Bookstore, 90 King St. Northampton, MA. 413-586-7851. Apr. 10-16 ...... Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. Mississippi Masala. 873-6526. Apr.11 ...... 3rd. Annual Womland Coffeehouse. 7:30PM. @ the Abbott Room, in the Belfast Free Library. $5.00, call 525-7755. Apr. 11 ...... Heather Bishop with Sherry Shute in concert. 8PM, 1st. Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $11.50 in advance, $13.00 at the door.More info in the Newsletter. Apr. 14-16 ...... Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. Let Him Have It, 873-6526. Apr. 17 ...... Diana Hansen at 90 Main Street Restaurant, 90 Main St. ,Belfast. 9PM no Charge. Diana sings everything from Pop, Jazz, Blues, & Folk. Apr. 17-23 ...... Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. Kafka, 873-6526. Apr. 18 ...... Pixie Lauer & Diana Hansen will perform at the Blue Angle, 58 Bay View St., Camden, ME. Apr. 18-26 ...... Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. Creature From The Black Lagoon. (in 3-D) 873-6526. Apr. 21-23 ...... Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. Life on a String. 873-6526. Apr. 24 ...... Take Back The Night, 7PM, Water St. Augusta, (behind the P.O.) Sponsored by, The Maine Rape Crisis Coalition. More info 626-3425. Apr. 24- 5/2 ...... Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. Naked Lunch, 873-6526. Apr. 24-30 ...... Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville. Hearts of Darkness, 873-6526. May 9 ...... Kate Clinton, comedian, with special guests,Diana hansen & Pixie Lauer. 8PM., 1st. Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. $12.50 in advance, $14.00@ the door. May 22-25 ...... Maine Lesbian & Gaymen's Symposium XIX. At presque Isle. More info in Newsletter. The Fruits of Our Labc,rs
PUBLIC SERVICE LISTINGS - SELF-HELP GROUPS Sunday: Wednesday: Lesbian/Gay Alcoholics Anonymous, 4PM Discussion, Unitarian Church, Lesbian/Gay AA. 7:30 PM. Unitarian Union Street, Bangor, Maine. Church, Broadway, Rockland, ME
GLASS, 6:30-8:00PM. Speakers Meeting. Williston West Church, Gay/Lesbian Live and Let Live. 8:00- 32 Thomas Street, Portland, ME. 9:00PM. Mercy Hospital, 4th. floor. Non-smokers. Portland, ME. Big Book Meeting.
Monday: Thursday: Adult Children of Alcoholics, 7:00-8:00PM, Open Discussion, Gay/Lesbian Live & Let Live. 7:30PM. YMCA 87 Spring Street~ Portland, Disscussion Meeting. Unitarian Church, ME. Union St. Bangor, ME. Pride Group. Alternate Step/ Discussion, 7:30-8:30PM St. Matthew's Church, Hallowell. ACOA, 6:00-7:00PM Step Meeting. Mercy Hospital, 144 State St., Portland, ME. Tuesday : Gays in Sobrity, Beginners Meeting. 7:00-8:00PM. WilliBton Friday: West Church, 32 Thomas St., Portland, ME. Gay/Lesbian AA meeting, 6:00PM. Unitarian Church, Ellsworth, ME. WE NEED YOUR SUPPOR T !
Lesbian ACOA Support Group. Free To Be Group, AA, 7:30-9:00PM. 7:00-8:30PM. Unitarian Universalist Church, Annex 2nd. floor. 15 Pleasant Open disaussion. Fire Station, rear of St., Brunswick, ME. Non-smoking. All women welcome. Free To Be Group, AA, 7:30-9:00PM. Open Discussion. Fire Station, rear Women's Support Group 12 Womens of building, Hospital St., Augusta, ME. Issues. Penobscot Methodist Church, 7:30-8:30PM. Augusta:
Waterville-Augusta Area Gay Men"s Support Group, 6:30-8:30PM. For more info., call 873-4301. The Fruits of Our Labors
Nina Totenberg a reporter for NPR, ~econd Annual "Women's" Campout Week-end. will speak@ UMO@ Wells Commons. June 19-2lst. Swan Island, Richmond, ME. Apr. 24@ 7PM. She will speak on Limit to 60, MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! reporters and sources. She will Cost $10 per person due when you send in also be a panelist on the disscussion your reservations. Must have by APRIL 1st. on , Would You Go To Jail To Protect Any questions call 822-9672 11AM-9PM. Or the Identity of Your News Source? mail in your money to; Polly E Dalton, RR2 That will be in the afternoon. Box 204, Wiscasset, ME 04578. Let her know Torenberg was the first to broadcast if you are a single or a couple. part of Anita Hills confidential affidavit. U N R 0 M A N
GLFCC P0Box462 Hampden, ME 04444 A Consciousness Raising Group ...
... is a. safe place for women of all ages, religions, Greetings! nationalities, sexual orientation and economic back grounds to share their thoughts, feelings and The Gay/Lesbian Freedom Celebration Committee is a newly formed experiences with other women. organization in the Bangor area comprised of social work students and local professionals. Our organization was formed to enrich the local Lesbian and Gay community by celebrating diversity and embracing freedom . We are excited to announce the First Annual Gay/Lesbian Freedom Celebration. The The goal of a CR group is to transform personal festivities will begin with a parade through downtown Bangor and culminate experiences into a political perspective of women's with music and merriment at Paul Bunyan Park. The date set for this grand event is Saturday, June 20, 1992. oppression, which leads to self and group empowerment. There are no group leaders or We are extending an invitation for you to join us as we begin our undertaking of this bold new adventure. Your work in promoting awareness authorities; every woman is an equal participant. and embracing diversity has brought you to mind. We are asking for your continued support of Lesbian and Gay activities. We need yo"'r creative ideas and suggestions; as well as: flatbed trucks. crepe paper, banners. musicians. If you are interested in finding out you're "not the crafts, and, yes, money. Donations can be made to Gay/Lesbian Freedom Celebration. only one" having certain experiences and wish to
II you would like more information or want to help us plan any part of become part of an empowering process, the celebration you can contact Jim at 990-3420 or write to GLFCC, PO Box 462, Hampden, Maine 04444. call the Women's Resource Center at 581-1508 Mark your calendars for June 20th and join us in the celebration I and let them know when you could meet.
Many Thanks!
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Sunday Thursday ML/GPA meets the third Sunday of Mother's Group. For mothers of people with every mo.,at the All Souls Church, AIDS/HIV or who have died of AIDS. Meets in 11 King St., Augusta, 2-4PM. Belfast. Margie Spencer Smith, facilitator, Monday LCSW. Call 338-1427 for information.Every other Thurs. On the 3rd. Mon. of each month at OUT FOR GOOD. A Lesbian Support /Discussion 6:45 PM. Group for anyone affected Group. 7-9 PM Thursdayin Saco. For information by AIDS/HIV. Meets in Belfast. Call & directions call, 247-3461. WKAC at 338-1427 or Alan at 338-3135 for information. PWA/HIV Support Group at 7:15PM. Facilitated by Jean Tracy, LCSW, in the Rockland area. Call WKAC, Act-up/ Maine.,meets at 7PM.,every 338-1427, for more info. Mon. nite. At the Peoples Building, Women's HIV Group. 1st. & 3rd. Thursday evenings in 55 Brackett St., Portland. - Bangor. For women who are HIV+, or children orhave/ Tuesday: have had HIV+ partners. Call Bobby 667-3506 or HIV/AIDS Supervision/ Support Meeting. Patty 947-0700 (a children's group also meets) Every 2nd. & 4th. Tuesday 1:30 - 3:00 PM. Down East Network, 114 State St., Ellsworth. Young people's HIV Group. 1st.& 3rd. Thursday evenings Open to area professionals and other trained in Bangor. For anyone under 18 affected by HIV. caregivers, who work; with HIV+ individuals or Saturday their families. Call Doug Kimmel, Ph.D. at Gay 90's Men's Group, for Waldo County Area. Meets 422-3686 or Bobby Poulin 667-3506. one Sat. a month. For information contact Paul at 342-5886 or write, RRl Box560, Morrill, ME 04952- HIV/AIDS Support Group. For anyone affected 0000. by HIV or AIDS, Tuesday evenings in Ellsworth. Call Down East AIDS Network 667-3506 for location. KATE CLINTON with special guests Wednesday: Gay/Lesbian Community Network meets every Diana Ha.nsen and Pixie Lauer Wed. at 7:30PM. at the Peace & Justice Center. Saturday For more info. call 866-7958 or862-5907. May 9th, 1992
8:00p.m. First Parish Church 425 Congress Street Portland, Maine
$12.50 in advance GENERAL ADMISSION $14.00 at the door
Special Reserved SeaUng, $17.50 by mall from: Wlld Iris Productions, Inc. P.O. Box 17, West Buxton. ME 04093 (until 4/25/92) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I
PRE-REGISTRATION Housing space guaranteed PRE-INSCRIPTION ONLY if we receive this May 22-25, 1992 T le 22-25 mai 1992 pre-registration form by University of Maine- Presque Isle campus May 1, 1992! hosttd bylprh.tntl par NORTHERN LAMBDA NORD First SYMPOSIUM MIXED NAME/NOM~--~------~M/F _____ DOUBLES (butch/femme) TENNIS ADDRESS/E ------TOURNAMENT TOWN/VILLE ______/veyooa•topsplnner"(butch)orareyoolntomalcingacolor• coordiNted fashion statement on the court (femme)? If STATE/ffAT/PROVINCE ______ZIP CODE POSTAL ----- yoo're a butch, find a femme partner to pair up with, or vice versa. We're not gender-oriented; the only requirement ls TELEPHONE ______butch/femme. f~ifroucan'tbmgapa,tner,SIGNUP;we'U findyooont.BringeitheranewcanoftennisballsoraS3entry T I wish to register for/le veux faire l'insaiption fee per team, plus a racquet, tennis shoes, and bug repellant O PLAN A Cl PLAN B O PLAN C ClPLAN D Cl PLANE (just in case). Fill In this form: Butch~name ______~ Y I will need houslng/j'CIUIUI besoin de logtment Cl Friday nlght/11tnd1'di soir Cl Saturday nlght/samedi soir Cl Sunday night/dimonche soir , Clk~~name~-~------I need o portntr (chcd boK) Estimated arr/vol day/time In Preque Isle ___ .Cl Non-smoking room/chombre ~fumeur Cl Non-alcohol room/chombre sans a/cool Departure day/time------
T I will share a room with/Je partageroi une chambre =------ 2nd annual SYMPOSIUM UP-SYNC/ VOGUEING CONTEST O Send hotel/motel information/~z /es information Mtel/mote/ Cl Send campground information/frllioyez /es information de terrains YES! I wish to sign up for O Lip-Sync dVogueing Y CHILD CARE/1.f SERVICE DE GARDERIE I will bring my music on O Cassette Number of children/Numbo des enfonts ____.Ages of children/Leurs c)ges ----- OCD Cl Friday/vendrtdi O Satllrday/somedl Cl Sunday/climanche O Monday/lundi PRE-REGISTRATION Other requirements: ------Y SPECIAL NEEDS/BESOINS SPEOAUX INFORMATION Cl Wheelchair accessibility/ Accwibiliti awe chaises roulants II ClSight assl$tance/ Assistance aux aveugles GET-TO-KNOW-ME SCAVENGER Cl Signing for hearing-impaired/Communication par slgnts pour les sourds (i!I HUNT O Traducteur!interpreter (anglals/f~ais) Cl Other/autre ------My hobby or interest ______Maine Lesbian & Gaymen's Symposium XIX My favorite color/food/other interesting thing Friday-Monday, May 22-25, 1992 T I enclose my non-refundable deposit/J'al /ndJs un acompte non-remboursable University of Maine at Presque Isle AMOUNT ENCLOSED/MONANT INaUS ($US Onty/USS seulement) A gay or lesbian organization I belong to is mailing address: POB 990, Caribou, ME 04736 USA Make check payable to/Veu,11ez faire It cheque aordre de NLN-SYMPOSIUM XIX Something unique about me ----- 207A9B-2088TDD/Voice Mail form and payment to/frM:ltez la fomvle et la painenl a SYMPOSIUM XIX, POB 990, Caribou, ME 04736--0990 U.s:.\ .k, V MAINE LESBIAN & GAYMEN'S 'Y ACTIVITIES 'Y CHILD CARE 'Y WORK EXCHANGE SYMPOSIUM XIX A weekend filled with workshops, discus Free child care is available on the UMPI A limited number of reduced-price plans are 1 Our state's nineteenth annual statewide sions, films, dancing, games, making new campus (ages 2 '2 and older) but requests available for limited-income persons who gathering is scheduled for Memorial Day friends, meeting old acquaintenances, and MUST be received by May 1, 7992. wish to work in exchange for fees; students weekend, Friday-Monday, May 22-25, lots of fun! are especially encouraged to apply. Please 1992. It will be held on the Presque Isle 'Y REGISTRATION write TODAY for further details. campus of the University of Maine. This 'Y WORKSHOPS Your registration fee includes admission to year's hosts are the men and women of Discussions and presentations include such . all events: workshops, panel discussion, 'Y SPECIAL GET-TO-KNOW-YOU Northern Lambda Nord, the gay-lesbian varied topics as: Being out in the workplace, films, dance, and entertainment. Housing SCAVENGER HUNT bisexual organization which serves the four Parenting, Running for public office, Legal and meals are not included in the registra There will be a special scavenger hunt from counties of Aroostook (Maine), Madawaska, and health issues, Bisexuality, Our place in tion fee. Friday evening through Saturday morning, Victoria, and Carleton (New Brunswick). history, Relationships, and many more. so that people can meet other Symposium 'Y PICK-A-PLAN participants. This scavenger hunt asks for 'f' KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 'Y HOUSING To simplify registration, you have five choices: signatures of registrants according to a !1st Hon. DAVID SCONDRAS, openly gay Dormitory rooms are available on the UMPI PLAN A • "The Full Package" includes three of certain requirements. In order for the member of the Boston City Council campus. All rooms are double occupancy, nights lodging, five meals, and registration, all Symposium Committee to put together the Ms. ANNE BISHOP, Nova Scotia activist and your linen, blanket, pillow, and towel for $89 (requires a S45 non-refundable deposit). varied list of items on the scavenger hunt, are provided. SPACE IS LIMUED, first come, Pl.AN B - Two nights lodging, five meals, and registrants are asked to fill in the short V LIVE ENTERTAINMENT first served. Guaranteed reservations for registration for $75 (requires S35 l'XJl'l-refundable questionnaire on the registration form. deposit). TOM WILSON-WEINBERG and LISA JOY housing MUST be received by May 1, 1992. Pl.AN C • One night lodging, four meals, and 'Y BERNSTEIN, cabaret entertainers SEND IN YOUR registration for S60 (requires S30 oon-refundable PRE-REGISTRATION DIANA HANSEN &: PIXIE LAUER, 'Y MEALS deposit). TODAY folk-pop duo Arrangements have been made to provide PLAN D - Includes five meals plus your Complete the form on the reverse side and MARTIN SWINGER, folksinger meals on campus. The FULL MEAL PLAN includes Saturday's breakfast, lunch, and registration for S50 (requires S25 non-refundable return it by May 1, 1992 in order to ~t). guarantee your housing, food, and any 'Y SPECIAL EVENTS buffet supper, plus Sunday's brunch and evening barbeque. All menus include both PLANE· Registration only. Sl 8. This may be special requests. SPACE IS LIMITED in the First Symposium Butch/Femme (Mixed no deposit is required. meat and vegetarian selections. Reservations paid at the door; dormitory. We cannot guarantee housing Doubles) TENNIS TOURNAMENT PLEASE NOTE: The non-refundable deposits for for meal tickets MUST be received by May 1, '92. on the UMPI campus unless we receive your Second Annual Symposium Plans A, 8, ~ and D Ml,&[ be recdved by reservations by May 1st. LIP-SYNC &: VOGUEING CONTEST May 1, 1992. All fees are payable in U.S. funds Display ofTHE QUILT, Q!]/y; Canadian money cannot be accepted. This mailing was authorized by the MLGPA. presented by the Names Project/Maine Your confidentiality was not compromised. The Fruits of Our Labors
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Trailer For Rent; In Swanville on Lesbian owned land. One or two wommin, children welcome NO DOGS ! 1 adult - $250, 2 adults - $300. Negottations possible. Utilities extra. Call Nan or Susan at 338-5559 before 9AM or evenings.
Looking For Lesbian Women: Looking to meet Lesbian women from Bangor to Millinocket radius that are interested in (1) Mutual friend ship, companionship, & social act ivies. Age group 35-45. Postive, 1984 14X70 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM. GARDEN TUB IN MASTER honest, career orientated and out BATH. CENTER KITCHEN WITH CIRCULAR BANANA BAR AND PANTF:Y. of the closet". ( 2) In need of a larger support system to validate SLANT SHINGLED ROOF WITH 5 SUNLIGHT WINDOWS AT TOP. self. (3) Need to connect up with BRIARNUT BIRCH PANELING. Tl-11 SKIRTING. REFRIGERATOR, women who are looking to improve
STOVE, EXTRA INSULATION. HOT WATER TANK, STORM WINDOWS i,, themselves; grow intellectually, spirituallyJ emotionally., and care SCREENS. WHEELS W/CEMENT BLOCKS, REMOVABLE HITCH. Oi'lE about one's physical being from SET OF STEPS. A MUST SEE• ! ! ! diet, excercise, to preventive MUST BE MOVED. medicine. (4) Women who are clean //t.', (17?V & sober and work a twelve step pro PAID $22,700. WILL SELL FOR ~}- OR MAKE AN OFFER. gram. (5) Women, who have a healty CALL 525-4467,(MONROE) sense of who they are, and think NO RF.ASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. about what else they want to in life. To be able to talk about goals ambitions, and choices. (6) Looking for bonding, support,and good company to talk, go to a movie, go out to eat, ect. (7) Also looking for women interested in starting a group. If interested please write to, Clean JFK Mar, 27 - Apr. 2 AT PLAY IN THE FIELDS & Sober, PO Box 59, Lincoln Center, OF THE LORD Apr. 3 - 9 ME 04458. MISSISSIPPI MASALA Apr. 10 - 16 LET HIM HAVE IT Apr. 14 - 16 KAFKA Apr. 17 - 23 CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (IN 3-D!) Apr. 18 - 26 LIFE ON A STRING Apr. 21 - 23 NAKED LUNCH Apr. 24 - May 2 HEARTS OF DARKNESS Apr. 24 - 30 Jean K. Stickney 338-2913 Waterville ~RIL~OAD..SQUA.R_E: ~NEM,\ 873-6526 .JG Copypril)ters FUIL SERVICE PR1N7ERS Photo Copies • Rubber Stamps • Business Cards Magnetic Signs • FAX SERVICE • Notary And Much More Speed & Quality
29 Main Street Belfast, ME 03915 'Wut£ Iris Productions, Inc. Presents HEATHER. BISHOP with Sherry Shute
in concert Saturday April 11, 1992
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First Paris]] Church 425.Congress Street Portland, Maine
Tickets on Sale at JKS Copyprinters 29 Main St. Belfast, ME 04915. Please send SASE. Thanks. $11.50 in advance General Admission $13.00 at the door