OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) announces plans for the upcoming National Gathering "California Dreaming: Building a Better World for Every Old Lesbian” to be held at the Hacienda Hotel in Los Angeles, CA from July 30 to August 3, 2008.
Keynote speakers will be award winning author Jewelle Gomez, community activist and politician Jackie Goldberg, and jazz/blues artist and Lesbian activist Gaye Adegbalola (who will also perform).
Other entertainment planned for the Gathering includes Alix Dobkin, Mothertongue Feminist Readers Theater, Robin Tyler, the Los Angeles Women's Community Chorus and the OLOC Chorus, both directed by Sue Fink.
Numerous workshops will be provided on topics relevant to Old
Lesbians. In addition, there will be a dance and a banquet. Some
financial assistance will be available.
Registration information and fee schedules will be available in the
near future on our web site, www.oloc.org.
OLOC is a national network of old Lesbians of all races age 60 and over working to confront ageism; support, respect and empower old Lesbians; increase visibility of old Lesbians; and encourage and support local chapters using education and public discourse as
primary tools.
For further information about OLOC contact: OLOC PO Box 5853 Athens, OH 45701 www.oloc.org info@oloc.org.
For questions specifically regarding the ‘08 Gathering email
info@oloc.org or phone 888-706-7506 and leave a message if you reach voice mail.=
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