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Float in Perry 200 Parade on May 25
from NW PA Pride Alliance On Saturday, May 25, NW PA Pride Alliance and other groups will be participating in the Perry 200 Parade, which is expected to draw up to 100,000 people. If you would like to be on our float or march next to us, please contact Michael Mahler at (814) 456-9833 or president@nwpapride.org. We encourage groups to bring their banners and marchers can wear shirts with their group names.
Harrisburg rally for marriage equality June 22
from Marriage Equality for PA Marriage Equality for Pennsylvania in conjunction with numerous groups from across Pennsylvania will converge on the Capitol Building in Harrisburg. We will be gathering at 10 AM on Saturday, June 22 to show our support for a variety of on-going legislative actions taking place in the General Assembly. Among the bills proceeding through the Assembly are Pennsylvania House and Senate Bill 300 which will end discrimination against the LGBT community for employment, housing and public accommodations. Also before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Bill 719 will grant marriage equality to the LGBT community and for all Pennsylvanians. Info: Joshua Szczesny at (814) 9233149 www.me4pa.
Candidate Forum a Success
from NW PA Pride Alliance On Thursday, April 18, NW PA Pride Aliance held a candidate forum at the AValon Hotel & Conference Center, 16 W 10th St, Erie PA for candidates for Erie County Executive, Erie County Council (Districts 2, 4 and 6), Erie City Mayor and Erie City Council. Candidates from both major party were invited. WICU TV 12 covered the event as part of their broadcast that night. About 70 people attended overall. Candidates from covered races attending included both Democratic candidates for Erie County
Always a treat! The 21st Annual Erie Pride Picnic will be held June 15 at the Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle 1-6:00 PM. Please bring a covered dish to share. Executive, Kathy Dahlkemper (D) and Barry Grossman (D-Incumbent); All candidates from both parties for County Council District 2, Lisa Austin (D), Joe Giles (D-Incumbent), Renee Vendetti (D), Andre Horton (D), Dave Pamula (D), and Ned Smith (R); County Council District 4 included Jay Breneman (D); and Erie City Council candidates attended included Casimir ‘Caz’ Kwitowski (D), Dave Brennan (D) and Kathy Fatica, who represented Selena King (D). Also attending were candidate and representatives for races that were not covered, including Erie County Judge Candidates Joe Walsh and Bill Kelly Jr, and Erie School Director candidates Angela EuellMcNair and John Dundon. Co-sponsoring organizations attending the event included NW PA Pride Alliance, Erie Gay News, Erie Sisters, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, LBT Women, LGBT Erie, Persad Center, PFLAG Erie and Crawford (continued on page 3)
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Float in Perry 200 Parade on May 25................1 Harrisburg rally for marriage equality June 22 1 Candidate Forum a Success.............................1 Get Your Pride T-Shirts and Tanks!.................4 Calendar............................................................5 Online Contests................................................11
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Get Your Pride T-Shirts and Tanks! From NW PA Pride Alliance NW PA Pride Alliance is very excited to bring you this year’s Pride shirts! This helps make Pride possible. T-shirts are sizes small to 3XL ($18 for sizes small to XL, $20 for t-shirts 2XL & 3XL), and tank tops are sizes small to 2XL ($19 for tank tops sizes small to XL, and $20 for tank tops size 2 XL.) On the back of the shirt are all of the sponsors helping to being Pride to you this year, and a listing of the great events happening in our community! Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted for payment. For more info, contact Michael Mahler at president@nwpapride.org or (814) 456-9833. Be sure to check out the NW PA Pride Alliance web site at www. nwpapride.org. We will have shirts for sale at local establishments and also at the 21st Annual Erie Pride Picnic on June 15!
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Calendar May 24 - 26 (Fri - Sun) - Memorial Day Military Weekend Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY ) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www. jonespond.com. May 25 (Sat) - Holiday Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) Dance Saturday and Sunday Night (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. www. campdaviscampground.com. May 25 (Sat) - LGBT Float in Perry 200 Parade (W. 12th & Cherry, Erie, PA) We are looking for other groups and individuals to help with building the float and also to be on it. If your group wants to display their banner, great! This Grand Patriotic Parade is scheduled to take place from 1-4 PM. Parade route is 1.8 miles long - from W. 12th Street and Liberty to 3rd and State Street. The parade will consist of civic dignitaries - including the governor of Pennsylvania leading the parade, military and marching bands, veterans, floats of American wars - especially from the War of 1812, Erie history floats, special wave dancers, ethnic groups from the area, Erie organizational floats,
and much more! Contact: Mike Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. president@nwpapride.org. May 25 (Sat) - TransFamily of Erie Support Group meets 2 - 5pm at Mental Health Association of NW PA (1101 Peach St. Erie, PA) Contact: Caitlyn Strohmeyer. (814) 823-1969. caitlyn_xpress@verizon.net. May 25 (Sat) - Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Phone: (440) 265-8191. shub1@suite224. net. Browse to http://eriesisters.ning.com/. May 26 (Sun) - LBT Women go to Troika Russian Festival (Church of the Nativity, 251 E Front Street, Erie, PA) Free admission; food and drink available for $. Meet at noon under big tent for lunch, then check out the festival grounds. If attending, please e-mail LFinch003@neo.rr.com so we don’t lose. May 26 - Pittsurgh Memorial Day Picnic Pearce Mill Rd., Allison Park PA www.pittsburghpride.org Jun 2 - Buffalo Pride www.buffalopridefestival.com May 30 (Thu) - LBT Women go to Erie Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival (Perry Square, Erie,
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Calendar PA) Meet at 6 PM at the fountain in east Perry Square. Dinner, vendors, music. e-mail me if you are coming at LFinch003@neo.rr.com so we don’t lose you. Also you can call my cell at 814-450-8804 May 30 (Thu) - Friends & Family - Extra Long Weekend (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www. jonespond.com. Jun 1 (Sat) - Pajama Party Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com. Jun 2 (Sun) - GEAE Educational Forum, ‘Religious Allies of the LGBT Community’ (21 la rue dix, 21 W 10th St, Erie, PA) 2 PM - 3:30 PM. Every year GEAE hosts an educational forum. In 2013 GEAE is highlighting allies of the LGBT community. Please join us as we hear from an interfaith panel about religious support for LGBT people and relationships. Bring your questions--and bring your friends who need to hear that there is support for us among religious communities. Free and open to the Tea,1coffee, and Project1_Layout 1 6/1/2010 5:10public. PM Page
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cookies will be served. (866) 229-1974. GEAEinfo@ gmail.com. http://greatereriealliance.com/. Jun 3 (Mon) - Real Time (Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA) 6-8 PM. Real Time is for LGBTQ friends and allies (ages 14-21) who reject negative labels and want to overcome difficulties in a positive way. Everyone faces tough situations at home, at school and around town. But no one should ever be bullied or harassed for who they are. Real Time is about finding ways to deal with tough times. Real Time is about taking care of yourself and standing up for others. Fun, food, friends, free! Check it out at PersadErie, 1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Contact: Leann Rommitti. (412) 538-7862. lromitti@persadcenter.org. Jun 3 (Mon) - College Night Entertainment Series: Summer Kick-off (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA) DJ Tony G-Spot and Guest Host Misty Kall have lined up some of the best Erie performers. (814) 456-3027. www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. Jun 7 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour) (Location TBA Erie PA) 6-8 PM. Provides GLBT
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Calendar professionals, and our colleagues and friends, the opportunity to meet, network or just hang out once a month. Sign up for the email list at http://lists. eriegaynews.com. www.facebook.com/PersadErie. Jun 7-8 - 5th Annual Youngstown Pride Festival 2013 www.prideyoungstown.org Jun 7 - 9 (Fri - Sun) - Retro Weeken - 200 Block Party! (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www. jonespond.com. Jun 7 -Diversity Prom for WNY LGBT Youth and Allies At Buffalo’s Asbury Hall www.glyswny.org Jun 8 (Sat) - Boots & Boxers Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com Jun 8 (Sat) - The B*tch is Back! Angelina’s Return! (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) The RHONJ-realness is about to come back to the Crazy Stage as we welcome back Anglina Ducati from Chicago! (814) 456-3027. www.facebook. com/crazenightclub.
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Jun 9 (Sun) - LBT Women meets (Zodiac Dinor, 2516 State, Erie.)After the meeting we will head to the TREC Center to see “Tornado Alley” at 3PM. $5.00. LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Jun 10 (Mon) - PFLAG Erie/Crawford County meets: Out in the Silence screening (UnitarianUniversalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA) 7- 8:30 PM. Support group for parents, friends and families of gay, lesbian and transgendered people. Meets 2nd Mon. each month Contact: Jayne May. (814) 367-3311. pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com. Find on Facebook. Jun 10 (Mon) - So You Think You Can Drag? Preliminary (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA) See what our judges think and compete for a spot in the Craze Night Club house cast. Applications available starting May 20th from any bartender. (814) 456-3027. www.facebook.com/crazenightclub. Jun 14 (Fri) - Miss Erie 2013: Back to Basic (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 10PM. 14th Annual Presentation (814) 452-0125. TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. Browse to www.thezonedanceclub. com/. Jun 14-15 - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie 100+ Family Rummage Sale 9am-2pm 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie PA Jun 14 - 16 (Fri - Sun) - Fantasy Fetish Weekend - What’s Your Fetish? (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) Boylesque T.O. - Canada’s Premiere All-Male Burlesque Troupe (585) 567-8100. info@ jonespond.com. www.jonespond.com. Jun 14 - 17 (Fri - Mon) - ‘Life Is A Drag’: Craze’s Five Year Anniversary (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA) Come out all weekend in the
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Calendar most fabulous clothes you can find! Events all weekend leading to the College Night Entertainment Series with Guest Host Michelle Michales!(814) 456-3027. www. facebook.com/crazenightclub. Jun 15 - 21st Annual Erie Pride Picnic Presque Isle, Rotary Pavilion 1-6PM. Bring covered dish to pass! Jun 15 (Sat) - Deadline for Erie Gay News July 2013 print edition Erie Gay News, 1115 W 7th St, Erie, PA. This issue released evening of June 25. Contact: Michael Mahler. (814) 456-9833. info@eriegaynews. com. www.eriegaynews.com. Jun 15 - Sky Bar Fundraiser to send Celine DaSawn to Miss GayUSofA Pageant Co-host Felicity Monroe, w/special guest. $6 cover, open 9PM/11PM showtime. Food, gift baskets, 50/50. 108 Fairmount Ave Jamestown N.Y. 14701 Jun 15 - 21st Annual Pride Picnic Presque Isle, Rotary Pavilion 1-6PM. Bring covered dish to pass! Jun 15 (Sat) - Skirt Night (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. Browse to www.campdaviscampground.com. Jun 16 (Sun) - Zone Benefit to send Celine Dashawn to Miss Gay USofA Newcomer Pageant (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) Doors open 8 PM/10:30PM. Hosted by Michelle Michaels, special guests. Silent auction, buffet & bake sale, 50/50, raffles, gift baskets as well (814) 452-0125. TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. www.thezonedanceclub.com Jun 16 - Pittsburgh Pride March and PrideFest 2013 www.pittsburghpride.org Jun 17 (Mon) - Real Time: Job Skills for High School Students and College Grads! The Do’s and Don’ts of landing a job! (Location TBA) 6-8 PM. Real Time is for LGBTQ friends and allies (ages 14-
21) Check it out at Persad-Erie, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Contact: Leann Rommitti. (412) 538-7862. lromitti@persadcenter.org. www.facebook. com/PersadErie. Jun 19 (Wed) - GEAE 3rd Wednesday Happy Hour (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry, Erie) 5-8PM. The 3rd Wed. of every month, GEAE will host a happy hour at Craze Nightclub. We launch this in coordination with G2H2, the first Friday of the month, and now GEAE’s happy hour two weeks later. GEAE will provide a cheese or vegetable tray, as well as a case of water bottles for those not interested in cocktails. (866) 229-1974. GEAEinfo@gmail.com. http:// greatereriealliance.com/. Jun 21 - 23 (Fri - Sun) - Bears & Cowboys - Combining Our Two Favorite Events! (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@ jonespond.com. Browse to www.jonespond.com. Jun 21-30 - Pride Toronto 2013 (Passport required for US-Canada border crossing.) www.pridetoronto.com Jun 22 (Sat) - Briefs & Tees Weekend (Camp Da-
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