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Space permitting, free Lectures and Workshops are listed without charge, as are some Events, Women's Events, PoliticalSocial Action items, and Announcements for non-profit organizations. Send all press releases to Calendar Department, P.O. Box 29905, Los Angeles, CA 90029. To have a paid Announcement, Lecture or Workshop listed, call Jan Patton at (213) 667-2620. Rates are $1.50 per word, $45 minimum.

i i i Dr. John Kenneth Galbraith, perhaps the best-known economist of our time, served in the Roosevelt administration, edited Fortune magazine, and was John F. Kennedy's ambassador to India. He i delivers the keynote address, "The American Economy Now-And When the Returns Come In," for the 40th-anniversary convocation at Cal State L.A.; Playhouse Theater, 5151 State University March 16, 4 p.m.; free. (213) 224-3271.

The Travel Show provides a multinational mix of exhibits, seminars, films and promotional items on travel needs and specific destinations. More than 300 exhibitors, from foreign government tourist offices to cruise lines, offer the latest travel information for the traveler and professionals in the industry. L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa March 13, 5-10 p.m.; Sat.Sun., March 14-15, noon-6 p.m.; qualified travel agents may attend free a.m.

(213) 639-3700. The 62nd Annual Town Fair Bazaar, an L.A. institution and the largest charitable event of its kind in the nation, offers more than a million new brand-name items at up to 75 percent off usual prices. Items for sale include groceries, clothing, furniture, housewares and sporting goods. Proceeds benefit the City of Hope Medical Center and Beckman Research Center.

City of Hope Warehouse, 317 S. Crocker dwntwn. (near Little Tokyo); March 14-15 Er 21-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; admission 25 cents. (213) 626-4611. rawm ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING, sponsored by the Southern California Country Dance Society, is taught or talked through, so no experience is necessary.

Marine Park Center, 1406 Marine S.M.; March 13 28, 8 p.m.; $3 donation. (818) 799-1349. FIRE CHOIR headlines an evening of multimedia entertainment examining black culture in song from before slavery to the present. L.A. Inner City Cultural Center, 1308 S.

New Hampshire March 13-14, 8 p.m. (213) 734-1164. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FAIR features exhibits from 65 organizations, including governmental agencies, colleges and universities, and organizations specializing in environmental concerns. L.A. County Arboretum, 301 N.

Baldwin Arcadia; March 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $1.50, 75 cents students, seniors over 62 children 5-17. (818) 446-8251. MOVIE THEATER PARTY is sponsored by the Greater Rancho Park Chamber of Commerce. View Black Widow and be eligible to win cruises to Catalina, dinners for two in Las Vegas or a minivacation at a luxurious hotel. 20th Century Fox Studio, Darryl F.

Zanuck Theater, 10201 W. Pico March 14, $5. Call in advance for tickets at (213) 475-8806. SIERRA CLUB HIKE in the Santa Monica Mountains is offered for singles in their 20s and 30s. Bring water, sturdy p.m.

(213)476-9777. ST. PATRICK'S DAY MIXER benefits the Valley Mayor's Fund for the Homeless. Traditional Irish cuisine and green beer are part of the festivities. Sherman Oaks Village, 13317 Ventura March 17, 4:30 p.m.; $1 donation.

(818) 783-3100. ADVANCED DEGREES with a membership of over 4,500 single physicians, attorneys, teachers, psychotherapists, publishes a professional personals directory and hosts the following parties: Irvine Hilton, March 15, 6 p.m.; $10; and at 1721 Arizona S.M.; March 20, 8 p.m.; $10. For information call (818) 348-1747. AGLA SIXTH ANNUAL MEDIA AWARDS honoring televisionmotion picturetheater productions in which gay and lesbian characters have been responsibly portrayed. Presenters include the Golden Girls stars.

Wilshire Ebell Theater, 4401 W. Eighth March 21, 8:30 p.m.; tickets $25, $50, $75 and $100. For information call (213) 871-8088. YES (Young Executive Singles Network presents a "Rhapsody in Art" cocktail party, an eclectic evening of music and art. Beverly Plaza Hotel, 8384 W.

Third W.L.A.; March 22, 7-11 p.m.; $10 advance payment, $15 at the door, includes Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. For further information call (213) 657-5500. Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Glendale; March 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; March 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $3. (213) 656-5470.

THE BAD EYE GALLERY opens with Judy Chappus, Fred Hauptman, Greg Jezewski, Shannon Noble, Drew Tracy Noll, Andy Schuess, Hari Scordo and Hye Sook. This is the inaugural opening of the Gallery 1:16 organization's new location. Reception March 14, 7-10 p.m. 1802 N. Vermont Hlywd.

(213) 626-4983. FLOWER-ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION by Lindy Stroud of La Fleur on the Brickwalk teaches participants to create unique arrangements. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Palos Verdes Peninsula; March 15, 2 p.m.; $1.50, students, seniors over 62 children 5-17 75 cents. (213) 772-5813. THE JEWISH ASSOCIATION OF SINGLE PROFESSIONALS hosts a Purim Party with Pizzazz.

Bentley's restaurant, 3200 Ocean Park S.M.; March 15, 6-11 p.m. $12.50 in advance, $15 at the door includes a special buffet and dancing. For further information, call (213) 305-8889. FUND-RAISING SALE to benefit the University of Judaism features Mikasa crystal, housewares, dinnerware and china for up to 70 percent off usual retail price. University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland March 15-17, 11 a.m.-5 shoes and a potluck item to share for the easy-paced four-mile hike.

Meet at corner of Los Feliz Blvd. Riverside March 14, 9:45 a.m. (213) 935-4084. CANYON WALKING WORKOUT is a physical and psychological exploration guided by Eileen L. Haworth, D.C.

and Karlyn Seeger, MFCC. On the agenda: a guided walk, guided imagery, "10 essentials" and a picnic (BYO sack lunch). Big Sycamore Canyon State Park, March 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $30. For reservations or information call (213) 451-8139. DAFFODIL SHOW sponsored by the Southern California Daffodil Society features over 600 blooms and information including sources for inexpensive bulbs.

Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso La Canada Flintridge; March 14, p.m.; March 15, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $1.50, 75 cents students, seniors over 62 children 5-17. (818) 790-5571. COUPLESILA, an organization providing a social and educational outreach to gay and lesbian couples, sponsors a trip to MOCA, followed by an optional dinner in a downtown Chinese restaurant. March 14, 11 a.m.

Call (213) 655-4213 for meeting place and information. PAPER, POSTCARD AND MOVIE COLLECTIBLES show and sale includes antique prints, rare and unusual postcards from all over the world and movie memorabilia. Glendale Civic minmmiinn WOMENS REFERRAL SERVICE is an organization of businesswomen and -men representing over 300 businesses and professions. Anyone in the community may call for qualified and reputable businesses in their own neighborhood. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Referrals are free. (818) 995-6646. FREE FOOD for those in need will be distributed at the Church of St. Athanasius and St. Paul, 840 Echo Park every beginning March 12, 10 a.m.

Please be prompt, only 100 bags of groceries are available. (213) 481-0374. SAVE YOUR GREEN. Get one free month with each two you buy. Make-A-Date, a registry service for singles, is offering three months for $30.

Make-A-Date is unique in that it has a screening service for its members and a monthly newsletter, Update. Call 838-DATE or mail to 1728 S. La Cienaga No. 5, L.A. 90035.

MARCH ON WASHINGTON organizers now have offices donated by Christopher Street West to help launch the support organization that facilitates foster care for homeless gay and lesbian youth. Crescent Heights Methodist Church, 1296 N. Fairfax March 19, 7:30 p.m. (213) 656-5005. FRINGE FESTIVALLOS ANGELES takes place in Sept.

1987 and is designed to focus attention on L.A. artists from all disciplines. Sliding-scale entry fee. The deadline for entry is June 1. For further information call (213) 931-1255.

MOMENT-BY-MOMENT GROUP helps parents deal with a neonatal loss, stillbirth or miscarriage. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly second and fourth Monday of each month, p.m.; free. Call Miriam Scharf at (213) 855-4446 for information. LILLIAN HELLMAN WRITE-AUKE CONTEST is sponsored by Women in Theater. Materials submitted should be between five and 10 minutes in length, in standard play form and presentation.

Materials are judged in two categories: forgery and parody. Deadline for submission is April 1, 1987. Entry fee $10, WIT members free. (213) 461-6303. network for the October 11 march for lesbian and gay rights.

The march office is located at 7925 Santa Monica Blvd. For further information, call (213) 656-4063. JON DOUGLAS COMPANY joins with the Homeless Assistance Center in calling upon the community at large for donations of used sleeping bags, blankets, sweaters and shoes for the people who are freezing on the streets of Los Angeles. Donations may be dropped off at any Jon Douglas Company location. For information call (213) 859-2395.

ARTIST OF THE FUTURE registration is underway for amateur singers trained in classical or semiclassical style. The competition is open to women ages 16-21 and men 17-22 residing in the city of L.A., enrolled within the L.A. Unified School District or studying with an L.A. voice teacher. Registration closes March 20, 1987.

Call (213) 485-2437 for an application. INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE is offered by Pepperdine's School of Law. Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss 6-9 p.m. Also at the Malibu Community Center, 6955 Fernhill 5-8 p.m.

Thru April 10. (213) 456-4611. FAMILY LAW PROJECT, serving low-income persons in L.A. (English-and Spanish-speaking), needs volunteers. Send details of experience and interest to: Executive Director, 2814 W.

Martin Luther King J. L.A. 90008. (213) 298-0215. SPRING HOUSECLEANING Students United Protesting Research Experiments on Sentient Subjects will pick up discarded items for a rummage sale taking place March 21.

For information call Nancy at (213) 837-3382, or Tamara at (213)256-5594. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Midway Hospital Medical Center, 5925 San Vicente Blvd. For information call the volunteer coordinator at (213) 938-3161. FOSTER PARENTS RECRUITMENT meeting is hosted by the Triangle Project, a non-profit community service ij-mimm-umhuu-ui I For more information call Melinda Louise at (213) 225-7292, (818) 792-5544 or (800) 5-ACT-NOW. FEMINIST FORUM SERIES presents "The Colonization of Women and Our Bodies," a panel discussion on controversial issues concerning the oppression of women's bodies.

ACLU, 633 S. Shatto March 16, 7:15 p.m.; free. (213) 487-1720. SEXUAL ATTITUDES are discussed in a workshop for women led by Liz Canfield, a counselor and educator specializing in the field of human sexuality. Valley Council House, 19634 Ventura Suite 210, Tarzana; March 18, 10 a.m.; $7.50.

For reservations, call Lee Alpern at (213) 651-2930. VYOMEN MEETING WOMEN are socialsupport groups forming for friendship and exchange of ideas rather than therapy. Group ages 24-36; group ages 37-50-plus. Corinne Frankel, marriage and family counselor, facilitates, Encino location; $10. (818) 906-1822.

MEDIATION AND STRESS REDUCTION is taught by Louise-Diana at the L.A. Women's Therapy Center, 728 S. La Brea Suite 200; March 13, 7:30 p.m.; $6. (213) '935-9889. PASTE-UP BASICS is a one-day seminar dealing with equipment and hands-on techniques.

The Woman's Building, 1727 N. Spring March 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $25. (213)222-2477. SUNDAY SALON is an intimate gathering of women artists for a potluck brunch and conversation at visual artist Diane Gamboa's studio, 800 Traction March 15, noon; free; bring food to share. Confirm attendance by calling (213)221-6161.

THE EMERGING FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR is a seminar presented by Melinda Louise, success strategist, and Valerie Kirkgaard, Pasadena therapist and radioTV talk-show host. Venice; March 15, 7:30 p.m.; free. (213) 837-8787. NORTHERN IRELAND VIDEOS Sinn Fein at the Ballot Box and Irish News-British Stories, are screened in a fund raiser for Friends of Sinn Fein at the YWCA, 10936 Santa Monica March 15, 6 p.m.; $10 donation. (805) 49974950.

THE WAR, THE CONTRAS AND REVOLUTION IN NICARAGUA is the subject of Sister Mary Hartman, who has lived and worked in Nicaragua for 25 years. As a human-rights advocate, she is a regular visitor to Sandinista prisons and an observer of the ongoing war. First Unitarian Church, 2936 W. Eighth March 15, 11 a.m.; free. (213) 389-1356.

She also speaks at 2 p.m. at the Marine Park Auditorium, 1406 Marine S.M. (213) 828-0225. CANDIDATE'S DEBATE Yen Orduna, Nate Holden, Homer Broome, Jessie Mae Beavers, Geneva Cox and Myrlie Evers are candidates for the city council seat in the 10th District. This is a rare opportunity to meet and hear most of the candidates at one time.

First Unitarian Church, 2936 W. Eighth March 15, 1 p.m.; free. (213) 389-1356. SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SINGLES hosts an evening with Irish nationalist journalist Scott Smith. The program is entitled "What the British Government Doesn't Want You To Know About Northern Ireland." Green clothing recommended.

Westwood YWCA, 10936 Santa Monica W.L.A.; March 13, 7:45 p.m.; 3984141. HOPE IN HARD TIMES author Paul Loeb speaks on America's peace movement in the Reagan era. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Encino; March 13, 8 p.m.; free. (818) 788-6000. TEACHING CENTRAL AMERICA is a conference presented by the Teachers' Committee on Central America.

Carol Hirschorn, leader of the literacy campaign in Nicaragua, and Mary Martin, Nicaraguan director of human rights, discuss literacy, human rights and teaching in Central America. Fairfax High School, 7850 Melrose March 13, 6 p.m; March 14, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.; $5 Fri. only, $15 both days. Call (213) 390-6416 for detailed schedule. THE EFFECT OF MILITARISM ON WOMEN is discussed by Margaret Prescod, a leader in the struggle for peace, women's rights and economic justice.

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