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Title: Lavender Letter (Harrisburg, PA)

Date: February 1992

Location: LGBT-022 Lorraine Kujawa Collection

Contact: LGBT History Project Archives & Special Collections Waidner-Spahr Library Dickinson College P.O. Box 1773 Carlisle, PA 17013

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Lavender Letter - Since 1982 - A Calendar of Events for and by Women Volume iONo.2 in Central Pennsylvania February 1992

In Review: All of the 88 women who attended the Dance Till You SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Drop Hop dance workshop in January will attest to a fun filled 7:30pm... Lucie Blue Tremblay in concert at University Museum afternoon of the Two Step, the Slide and the Stroll, among others. Harrison Auditorium, 3rd and Spruce Sts., Philadelphia. Tickets: We’ll do it again. $16.50 in advance, $18.00 at door. Giovanni’s Room (215) 923- For those who haven’t seen “Fried Green Tomatos” starring Jessica 2960 or Ticketmasters (717) 693-4100. Dress in blue. Formore Tandy, Mary-Louise Parker and Mary Stuart Masterson; this is a info, call (215) 224-5355. must. A superb movie. A poignant story of beautiful and strong 7:30... T.L.C. of State College sponsored video night. Call 355- women. Bring tissues. 2618 for info. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Heather Neill, Artisan of Manchester, will be displaying her work at 9AM-5PM... MCC sponsored workshop on Communication. This the Heritage Market, Sheraton Washington Hotel, 2660 Woodley free workshop will be run by Therapist Ray Ramos from Pittsburgh. Rd. at Connecticut Ave., Wash. D.C. The 8th is a Trade Day , the Quaker Meeting House at 6th and Herr Sts.., Harrisburg. 9th, a Public Day. 8pm... Heather Bishop and Ronnie Gilbert in concert at Slippery SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Rock University, in Slippery Rock, in the University Union Multi- 10:30am... T.L.C. of State College sponsored Potluck with the Purpose Room. $15.00. For info call (412) 738-2027. Seating Harrisburg Professional and Business Women in State College, limited (special price for both concerts-$22.00) followed by seats at a women’s basketball game. Call for tickets see Feb. 7. 355-2618 (St. Coll.) or 234-0461 (Hgb.). 6:30... Lambda Alive (Reading) Lavender Supper Club going to 4pm... Suede in concert and champagne reception at the Smith Maria’s on Rt. 222 near Maidencreek (Rt.73) For info call Theater, Howard Community College, Columbia , Maryland. 589-4854. $15.00 at door, $12.00 advance. Call (410) 785-1836 to reserve. 7:30... Bereavement Support Group for people who have lost a WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 close friend, a family member or a life partner to AIDS. This group is free. Meets weekly, confidential. Powell’s Valley (Zion) United 8am & 1pm... Frontrunners meet at Front and Walnut, Hgb. Methodist Church Halifax. Not a religious group. Call (717) 896- 7pm... York Area Singles Night Out. Dinner followed by discussion 3107. at someone’s house or planned activity. Meets every Saturday SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 night. Call for reservations before 7pm on the Wednesday before. 3pm... Ladies for the Eighties Valentine’s Party at the Cartwheel in Sue: 741-2448, Peg: 225-6042, Lancaster: Sandy: 653-1863. An New Hope. Open bar 3-4 and buffet. Dining room open before excellent way to meet people from a wide area. party. An annual event that draws hundreds. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 7pm... Dinner Dance to benefit FOOTPRINTS IN TIME housing ... The National Girls and Women in Sports Symposium at Slippery for HIV infected people, at Mary Lou’s Studio 124 N. Fourth St., Rock University is sponsoring a Workshop and Symposium Reading. Italian buffet, oldies music, silent auction.$25.00 per including a “Homophobia on Campus” Workshop at Slippery Rock person. Reservations a must. Limited seating. University. $65.00 for workshop only, $130.00 for the entire WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Symposium. Includes luncheon. Induction into the women’s Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King, Ann Bancroft, Babe Dickrikson 5:30... Frontrunners of Harrisburg meet at Front and Walnut Sts. Zaharias, Dorothy Harris and Althea Gibson. Many notable Easy 3 miles. speakers and interesting topics. Entertainment: The Washington 6pm -9:30pm... Susquehanna Lambda of Williamsport Switchboard Sisters, , Heather Bishop, and Ronnie Gilbert. Make checks training session. Call 327-1411, or write: P.O. Box 2510, payable to Girls and Women in Sport Symposium, write: GWSS, c/ Williamsport, PA. 17703. o Laurel Dagnon, Slippery Rock Univ., Slippery Rock, PA. 16057. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 8pm... Lucie Blue Tremblay in concert at Godfrey Daniels, 73 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. $8.50. To reserve a ticket call (215) 867- 2390. seating for 100 only. 8pm... The Washington Sisters and Ferron in concert at Slippery Rock Univ. Union Multi-Purpose Room. $15.00. seating limited, (both concerts $22.00) see Feb.8.

52 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 291-1611 Tues.. Wed. St Thurs. 10-6. Fri. 10-9. Sat.<0-5 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 100 Acres • Pool Innkeeper: Grace Newman Hot Tub • Trails ... Susan B. Anthony bom 1820. 8pm -11pm... State College T.L.C. sponsored Coffeehouse. Music, Poetry, Humor. Refreshments for sale. $2.00 cover. Last month 60 people came for a good time. For location call T.L.C. (814) 355- ^Highlands ^Inn 2618, or Hotline (814) 237-1950. 8am & 1pm... Frontrunners meet at Front and Walnut, Hgb. P.O. Box 118 Bethlehem, NH 03574 7pm... York Area Singles Night out. See Feb. 1. (603) 869-3978 7:30pm... York Area Valentine Potluck. Get together and share A LESBIAN PARADISE some good food and conversation. Call 848-9142 or 938-8943 for location. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 8:30... MCC of Harrisburg sponsored Valentine Dance at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6th and Forester Sts. $5.00. Portraits by Kerry, 7:30pm... T.L.C. of State College sponsored general meeting. Help (excellent photographer). Proceeds of dance go to the building fund. plan activities for the coming month. Call 355-2618 for location. For info call 234-7640. 9pm-12...Bobbi Carmitchell in concert at Nick’s Cafe. N. 3rd St., 8pm... Ladies for the Eighties President’s Day Party at the Iwo- Harrisburg. Four Club in Philadelphia. One hour open bar, buffet and lots of FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 surprises. ...Valentine’s Day. Make someone feel good today. 8pm-lam... Lancaster Lazer’s Softball Club Valentine’s Dance. Featuring Bobbi Carmitchell (8:30-10:30) D.J. and Dancing, food, fun soda. (Feel free to B.Y.O .B.) Marietta Jaycee Building, Marietta. $8.00 advance/$10.00 at door. send check to Lancaster ‘Diane L. Dombacft MS. Lazer’s, P.O.Box 327, Sadsburyville, Pa. 19369. Licensed Tsycfioiogist General Meeting for Lambda Alive (Reading). Call for location 589-4854. GLORA (Reading/Allentown) sponsored Valentine’s Party, call I I 247 9\(. Sfuppen Street (215) 868-7183. Lancaster, TA 17602 717-299-1064 | 14-16...A retreat for Lesbian and Gay Catholics at the Jesuit I Renewal Center, Milford, OH. $95.00-lodging, meals and program. Write: Renewal Center, 5361 S. Milford Rd., Milford, Oh, 45150. call (513) 831-6010. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 ... Lambda Alive (Reading) sponsored. Call (215) 589-4854. 2pm... Lambda Alive (Reading) monthly planning meeting and Game Day. For directions call 589-4854. Bring munchies to share. ATCH"UP service MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FOR PROGRESSIVE 7pm... Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meeting at Tressler Lutheran Services, 960 Century Drive, Mechanicsburg. of the 90s OMEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 SERVING THE TRI-STATE AREA 5pm... Frontrunners of Harrisburg meet at Front and Walnut Sts. Easy 3 miles. WOMEN MEET WOMEN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 7:30... Round Table Discussion Group in York area. Therapist THROUGH THIS UNIQUE, TOTALLY DISCREET, Mary Puckett will discuss “Women and Anger”. For location call CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE. OPERATED BY A WOMAN. 846-2089 or 846-3271. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 SEND FOR FREE DETAILS 9:30-12:30... Bobbi Carmitchell in concert at Infinity, N. Third St. MAILED IN PLAIN ENVELOPE Harrisburg. COMPUTER INFO. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Box 15755 8am & 1pm... Frontrunners meet at Front and Walnut, Hbg. Pittsburgh, PA 15244 7pm... York Area Singles Night out. See Feb. 1. 7pm... Harrisburg Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Volleyball Open-5 A SINGLE STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. Benefit. Men and women as individual players or group get pledges ESTABLISHED IN 1989. for GLISH. Have a good time, form a women’s team. Call 236- 1081. Location to be determined. I 2pm... Lambda Alive (Reading) sponsored bowling at Bowl-a- I Rama. (215) 589-4854. I WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 I 5pm... Frontrunners of Harrisburg meet at Front and Walnut Sts. I Easy 3 miles. I I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 I 9:30-lam... Bobbi Carmitchell in concert at the Historic Blue Star I (bar), 602 W. King St., Lancaster. I Harrisburg Area Ladies Night Out. Chinese cuisine. Call by 7pm, I Wed. Feb. 26 to reserve a spot. 232-1201. I , FINE FOOD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 I • I 8am & 1pm... Frontrunners meet at Front and Walnut, Hgb. AFFORDABLE I PRICES I 7pm... York Area Singles Night Out. See Feb.l I I I 9:30-lam... Bobbi Carmitchell in concert at Bubes Brewery in Mt. CASUAL Joy. ATMOSPHERE I I } SSST 233-0581 I r—' 1 PAPER MOON RESTAURANT I Laurie L. Williams

10pm-l 2 midnight... Janice Delozier and Trish Williams in concert COUNSELOR AT LAW at Nostalgia, 9th and Winsor Sts..Reading. $4.00 cover. Reserva­ POST OFFICE BOX 147 tions only (215) 372-5557. IIL'MMKUSTOWN. PA 17030 7:30-9:30... Bobbi Carmitchell in concert at the Women’s Coffee­ house at the Unitarian Church on Willa Rd. in Newark, Del. $5.00. (717) 533-5900 call for info (717) 872-4512. V______-_____ ' SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 4pm... Harrisburg Area Business and Professional Women s Group THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 5-7 presents “The Changer-A Record of the Times” This video presents interviews or performances of Chris Williamson, , 8pm... T-SHIRTS, a Gay play directed by Franklin and Marshall Bonnie Raitt, Margie Adams and more. Documentation of the early drama student, at The Other Room Theater, 715 North Pine St., history of women’s music. $5.00 includes refreshments. R.S.V.I. Lancaster. There will be an admission charge. by Fri. Feb. 21,234-0461. SATURDAY, MARCH 14 4pm till done... Pool Tournament at Infinity, top floor of the 7:30pm... Teresa Trull and in concert at University Stallions, 703 RearN. 3rd St. Harrisburg. $4.00 registration. Museum Auditorium, 33rd and Spruce Sts., Philadelphia. $15.50 in Awards. advance, $17.50 at door. Send self addressed stamped envelope and check to David Broida, 8 Rochsolach, Paoli, Pa. 19301. For info, call (215) 993-9332. ii- The THURSDAY, MARCH 19-MARCH 22 Dwelling Wilderness Women Ski Club Vacation at Killington, Vermont. The entire Inn at Salt Ash is reserved for this group. Price includes: 3 days, 4 nights-Pub, dining room, hot tub, fireplace, reading room, Place private baths, (some rooms with fire place), hearty breakfast buffet and dinner, social events each evening, 18 lifts, 107 trails, also BGDKSTOQE available: horseback riding, snowmobiling, antiquing, ice skating and touring Vermont. Cost: $219 (4 in room) $254 (3 in room) 289 A multicultural feminist bookstore (2 in room). Call W.W. (215) 483-7937. Specializing in: Plan Ahead! On March 20 Bobbi Carmitchell and Mary are Books & periodicals planning the First Annual Variety Show at Altlands Ranch. Call for info. (717) 872-4512. (Dancing, Song, Poetry, ect.) *8* Tapes All-occasion cards & calendars Heather Neill, Artisan ..Woodworker., will have her work on Unique hand-crafted gift items by women display at the Smithsonian Museum Shop at the Renwick Museum, 17th and Pennsylvania Ave., Wash. D.C. the months of Nov. Hours: Tuesday thru (Saturday through Feb. ’92. 1O:OO a.m. - 5:OO p.m. IF AT ANY TIME YOU CANNOT REACH A NUMBER LISTED IN 200 Market Street* Lewisburg, Pa. 17837 THE LETTER OR FEEL IT IS INCORRECT, FEEL FREE TO CALL THE L.L. AND WE WILL GET THE CORRECT NUMBER FOR 717 - 923-7878 YOU. (717) 232-1201. n Lisa Babel 291-9420 I 627 N. Marshall St. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | QIO NNIT KOON Lancaster, PA 17602 Appt. Only 345 SOUTH 12TH ST. • PHILA. PA 19107 Lesbian, Feminist and Gay Men’s PET Dooming sa>v°^ Books, magazines, records, etc. Store and Mail order I' Call for our catalogs: Scissor Finish - No Sedation ALL BREEDS I 1-800-222-6996 (OUTSIDE PA) I Graduate - New York School of Dog Grooming I (215) 923-2960 (PA)

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