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GEAE conducting survey
Greater Erie Alliance for Equality In conjunction with the Edinboro University Social Work Department, we are conducting a Needs Assessment Survey for the greater Erie LGBT community. Your opinion and experiences (whether you identify as LGBT or are a valued ally) are needed to help us have an accurate understanding of what it is really like for the LGBT community in the greater Erie area. Please take 10 minutes to complete this survey. You can find it online at www.greatereriealliance.com/survey or at one of the many LGBT events taking place in our area throughout the summer! Survey results will be used to address the needs and service gaps identified in the survey. For further information, you can contact Dr. Hilary Copp at hcopp@edinboro.edu or Will Koehler, LCSW at wkoehler@edinboro.edu .
Cochranton trans teen’s grad robe accurately reflects gender
Info from Your Erie COCHRANTON—Cochranton Area Junior Senior High School graduate Tanner Hunter accespted his high school diploma wearing the gown that represented his gender. The school originally denied Tanner’s request to wear red, as the other male students would be wearing. But the request was granted, and on his June 5 graducation night, Tanner walked across the stage in a red gown. Link to the Your Erie news coverage of this story from our website.
Pride Night at the Erie SeaWolves
from NW PA Pride Alliance NWPA Pride is having a Pride Night at the Erie Seawolves in Jerry Uht Park, 110 E 10th St, Erie PA 16501 on Wednesday, July 8. We will have our own section and welcome any one to come out for a family and friends night at the ball park! A portion of the
Matthew Robison at the 23rd Annual Pride Picnic on June 6. Picnic recap on page 4, see photo gallery at www. eriegaynews.com Photo by Deb Spilko ticket costs will go directly to NWPA Pride and help us with future events. Tickets will be $9 and you must get a voucher from NWPA Pride prior to purchasing your ticket. Please note that this will also be a special Wednesday Buck Night. If you have any questions please contact Mike Mahler at President@nwpapride. org. See you there!
NW PA Pride is now 501(C)(3)
from NW PA Pride Alliance NW PA Pride Alliance has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to ahave 501(C)(3) status. The effective date of exemption is May 30, 2015. Donations made to NW PA Pride are now tax deductible. NW PA Pride wishes to thank our treasurer, Alex Sphon, for completing the forms and handling the submission for this.
In This Issue...
GEAE conducting survey.................................1 Cochranton trans teen’s grad robe accurately reflects gender............................................1 Pride Night at the Erie SeaWolves...................1 NW PA Pride is now 501(C)(3).........................1 Invitation to 5th Annual Afternoon for Equality July 19 ........................................................3 23rd Annual Erie Pride Picnic recap................4 Calendar............................................................6 Online Contests................................................11
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Invitation to 5th Annual Afternoon for Equality July 19
from GEAE The Greater Erie Alliance for Equality invites you to participate in our 5th Annual Afternoon for Equality on Sunday, July 19 at 21 La Rue Dix, 21 W 10th St, Erie PA. Our main event is from 3–5 pm and includes live music, a wine bar, and delicious catering from Sabella’s for $50/person. For the first time, GEAE will be presenting an LGBT Community Progress Award to local businesses who have worked tirelessly towards equality in our community. GEAE President, Will Koehler, will update us on the work that GEAE is doing to advance equality in the Erie area with your support. There is also a private reception from 2 -3 pm for Hosts and Sponsors (starting at $100/hr). Please visit our website at www.greatereriealliance.com to purchase tickets.
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from NW PA Pride Alliance NW PA Pride Alliance held the 23rd Annual Erie Pride Picnic on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle State Park. About 230 people total attended and enjoyed a day in the sun with great food and friends old and new. There was a tragic auto accident at about 8 AM that morning near Beach 5. The 17 year old passenger was killed and the 21 year old driver was seriously injured. Access to the park was restricted/unavailable for several hours and the start of the picnic had to be delayed until 3 PM. Staff and volunteers worked very hard to make this a great event for all in probably the most challenging set of circumstances that a local Pride event has faced yet. People who made the Pride Picnic happen include Season Crannell, Chris Dye, Daniel Thomas, Alex Sphon, Kelly Kidd, Melanie Shubitowski, Julie, Kim and Andrea, Jodi, Gary Snyder, Jeremy Snyder, Jeff Hill, Audrey, Johauna, the group of women who helped free the U-Haul when it got stuck in sand, Matthew Robison, and Deb Spilko. Info tables present included Americans United for Separation of Church and State; NW PA; Crime Victim Center of Erie County; Equality PA; Erie Atheists and Agnostics; Erie County Department of Health; Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE), who are conducting an LGBT community needs assessment survey; Jamestown Pride Society; Lake Erie Counseling Associates; LBT Women of Erie; Mental Health Association of NW PA; Pennsylvania Youth Congress, Persad Center; PNC Bank; TransFamily of Erie Support Group; and Whispering Lake Grove.
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Calendar Detailed calendar listings in our online calendar www.eriegaynews.com
“Live and Let Live” an LGBT AA meeting is every Sunday at 7 PM at Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie PA., For more info, contact Charlene Newport at (814) 504-1507 or cmn0626@gmail.com. Jun 12-27 - Angels in America Part One: The Millennium Approaches Dramashop, Renaissance Centre, 2nd Fl. 1001 State Street, Erie PA dramashop.org/ Jun 24 (Wed) - J-Pride - LGBT Social Group meets (Mental Health Assoc. in Chautauqua Co., 31 Water St. Ste 7, Jamestown, NY) 6 PM. Contact: Steven Michael Cobb. (716) 661-9044. Jun 26 (Fri) - Lip Sync Competition (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA ) (724) 602-8447. www. facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Jun 26 - 28 (Fri - Sun) - Construction Zone Weekend - Amateur Strip Contest (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) . (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.
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com. www.jonespond.com. Jun 27 (Sat) - Cleveland Pride www.clevelandpride. org Jun 27 (Sat) - Underwear I - Boots & Boxers (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA ) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com. Jun 27 (Sat) - TransFamily of Erie Support Group meets (Mental Health Assoc. of NW PA, 1101 Peach St, Erie, PA) 2-5 PM. Contact: Caitlyn Strohmeyer. (814) 823-1969. caitlynxpress@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/TransfamilyOfErie. Jun 27 (Sat) - Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Local transgender support group that provides support and encouragement for both MTF and FTM transgender individuals. Followed by dinner at a local restaurant and dancing at The Zone (440) 265-8191. shub1@suite224.net. eriesisters.ning.com/ Jun 27 (Sat) - Drag Show (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA ) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.com/ MandJsLounge. Jun 28 (Sun) - GEAE Celebrates! Drag Culture in Erie (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) “The Greater Erie Alliance for Equality invites you to our pre-Miss Erie Pageant event; 6-8pm at the Zone. Join GEAE in celebrating the rich history of drag culture and the important place they hold in the LGBT rights movement. Come and meet the girls as they prepare for the show. GEAE will provide food from the Zodiac Dinor and the Zone will have the bar open for full service (cash only). While you’re here, stay for the excellent 2015 Miss Erie Pageant at 8:30pm!” Jun 28 (Sun) - Miss Erie Pageant (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 8:30 PM (814) 452-0125. www.facebook.com/TheZoneDanceClub.
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Calendar Jun 30 (Tue) - Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E Jefferson St, Butler PA, PA) 1 PM. (724) 287-7731. www. facebook.com/ButlerLgbtqInterfaithNetwork. Jul 1 (Wed) - LBT Women go to Sunset Music Series (Presque Isle State Park, Beach 1, 3, Erie, PA ) 6 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol. com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. Jul 1 (Wed) - The Table: Worship Gathering at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery 7PM We will meet at the gazebo. www.thetableerie.com Jul 2 - 5 (Thu - Sun) - Red, White & Boys - 300 Block Party (Jones Pond , 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY ) Book early, this weekend sells out. (585) 567-8100. www.jonespond.com. Jul 3 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour) (Location TBA) 6 PM - 8 PM. Facebook: G2H2/ERIE Jul 3 (Fri) - Holiday Weekend Dance (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com. Jul 3 (Fri) - Independence Day Weekend - Dance Friday and Saturday Night! (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol. com. www.campdaviscampground.com.
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• Just 2 1/2 hours from Erie in Western NY! • July 2-5 Fourth of July Weekend, Independence Day Party w/Free Food & Drinks, T-Dance • July 6-10 Vacation Week, Getaway with 5 days of fun! • July 17-19 Bears in the Woods, Polar Bear White Party! • July 31-Aug 2 Leather Weekend, Mr. JP Leather Contest
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Calendar Jul 3 - 4 (Fri - Sat) - Rock Night Holiday weekend (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Jul 4 (Sat) - Red, White and Blue Dance (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com. Jul 5 (Sun) - PFLAG Butler meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E Jefferson St, Butler PA, PA) Contact: Joshua Crawford. (724) 290-9674 president@ pflagbutler.com. www.pflagbutler.com/. Jul 6 - 10 (Mon - Fri) - Vacation Week - Kicking off summer with 5 days of fun (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@ jonespond.com. www.jonespond.com. Jul 7 (Tue) - LBT Women go to 8 Great Tuesdays (Amphitheater at Liberty Park, Lawrence Pier, Erie, PA) 6 - 9 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.porterie.org Jul 8 (Wed) - Pride Night at the Erie Seawolves (Je rry Uht Park, 110 E 10th St, Erie, PA) 7 PM. “We will
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have our own section and welcome any one to come out for a family and friends night at the ball park! Portion of ticket costs go directly to NWPA Pride and help us with future events. Tickets $9 and you must get a voucher from NWPA Pride prior to purchasing your ticket. This will also be a special Wednesday Buck Night.” (814) 456-9833. www.nwpapride.org. Jul 8 (Wed) - J-Pride - LGBT Social Group meets (Mental Health Assoc. in Chautauqua Co., 31 Water St. Ste 7, Jamestown, NY) 6 PM. Drive into the big parking lot at the Gateway Center and drive to back of the building to the smaller rear parking lot. Enter there. Contact: Steven Michael Cobb. (716) 661-9044. Jul 10 - 12 (Fri - Sun) - Illumination Weeken- Christmas in July (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) We are celebrating Christmas early this year and lighting up the park to celebrate 25 years of Jones Pond. (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www.jonespond.com. Jul 10 (Fri) - Boots and Shorts (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook. com/MandJsLounge. Jul 11 (Sat) - Bare as You Dare! Party (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com. Jul 11 (Sat) - LBT Women go to Greek Panegyri Festival (Erie Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 West Lake Road, Erie, PA) 12 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/ LBTWOMENOFERIE. Jul 11 (Sat) - Lip Sync Competition (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Jul 12 (Sun) - Jamestown Pride Society Community Picnic 1pm at Allen Park, Jamestown, NY. Bring a dish to pass and non-perishable item for the St Susan’s Center. Jul 12 (Sun) - LBT Women meets (Brew Ha Ha at the Colony, 2612 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 12 PM. Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at noon at Brew Ha Ha. (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. https://www. facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. Jul 13 (Mon) - Deadline for Erie Gay News August 2015 print edition (Erie Gay News, 1115 W 7th St, Erie, PA 16502-1105) Please have all articles, ads, and submissions in by this date. This issue will be released the evening of July 21. For a complete Erie Gay News - July 2015 - Issue 236 © 2015 EGN
Calendar list of upcoming deadlines and release dates, check the print edition schedule at www.eriegaynews.com/ printedition/deadlineschedule.php Contact: Michael Mahler. (814) 456-9833. info@eriegaynews.com. www. eriegaynews.com. Jul 13 (Mon) - PFLAG Erie/Crawford County meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Support group for parents, friends and families of gay, lesbian and transgendered people. Meets 2nd Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM at Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy Erie PA. Also meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St. Meadville, PA. Contact: Alex Sphon. (814) 367-3311. pflag.erie. crawford@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/pages/ PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/1. Jul 14 (Tue) - LBT Women go to 8 Great Tuesdays (Amphitheater at Liberty Park, Lawrence Pier, Erie, PA) 6 - 9 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.porterie.org Jul 14 (Tue) - Youngstown PFLAG meets (St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH) 6:30pm. www.youngstownpflag.org Jul 15 (Wed) - Bears Do Dinner (Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro, 1402 W 10th St, Erie, PA) 6:30 PM. Join the Bears for a casual food and fun! Dinner is on your own. Contact: Gary (814) 446-2327. (814) 4540700. www.drenchedfur.com. Jul 15 (Wed) - LBT Women go to Sunset Music Series (Presque Isle State Park, Beach 1, Erie, ) 6 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.
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presqueisle.org/. Jul 15 (Wed) - The Table: Worship Gathering at Sunset Beach on Presque Isle (weather-permitting). 7PM “If it is raining, we will meet at 3176 W. 41st Street instead.” www.thetableerie.com Jul 17 (Fri) - Country Night (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook. com/MandJsLounge. Jul 17 - 19 (Fri - Sun) - Bear Weekend - Bears in the Woods & Polar Bear White Party (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www. jonespond.com. Jul 17 - 18 (Fri - Sat) - Island Heat Weekend (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) (814) 4520125. TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. https://www. facebook.com/TheZoneDanceClub. Jul 18 (Sat) - Hag Drag Night (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook. com/MandJsLounge. Jul 18 (Sat) - Underwear II - Jockstraps Weekend
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Calendar (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com. Jul 19 (Sun) - Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE) 5th Annual Afternoon for Equality (21 La Rue Dix, 21 W 10th St, Erie, PA) (866) 229-1974. GEAEinfo@gmail.com. greatereriealliance.com/. venue web site www.21laruedix.com/. Jul 19 (Sun) - PFLAG Butler Annual Rainbow Community Picnic (Alameda Park Shelter #3, 184 Alameda Park Rd, Butler, PA ) 1 - 5 PM. Free hamburgers and hot dog, bring a dish to share, non-alcohol event. (724) 290-9674 . president@pflagbutler.com. www.pflagbutler.com/. Jul 19 (Sun) - FACE Drag Show (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 11 PM. “Great entertainment with all of your favorite drag queens, new drag queens and special guests” 3814) 452-0125. www. thezonedanceclub.com/. Jul 20-31 - Pittsburgh Black Pride www.pittsburghblackpride.org/ Jul 21 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution
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work party (Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, Griffin Room, 55 West Bay Dr Erie, PA) 7 PM. Help us get out the print edition of EGN. All ages welcome! info@ eriegaynews.com. www.eriegaynews.com. Jul 21 (Tue) - LBT Women go to 8 Great Tuesdays (Amphitheater at Liberty Park, Lawrence Pier, Erie, PA) 6 - 9 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@ aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.porterie.org Jul 22 (Wed) - J-Pride - LGBT Social Group meets (Mental Health Assoc. in Chautauqua Co., 31 Water St. Ste 7, Jamestown, NY) 6 PM. Drive into the big parking lot at the Gateway Center and drive to back of the building to the smaller rear parking lot. You’ll see a bright light over door 14. Enter there. Contact: Steven Michael Cobb. (716) 661-9044. Jul 22 (Wed) Theology on Tap at Schickalay’s (2860 W. 6th Street) 7PM www.thetableerie.com Jul 24 - 26 (Fri - Sun) - Summer Beach Party- 600 Block Party (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) at the Pond! (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond. com. www.jonespond.com. Jul 24 (Fri) - Beer Pong (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.com/ MandJsLounge. Jul 25 (Sat) - Christmas in July (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@ aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com. Jul 25 (Sat) - TransFamily of Erie Support Group meets (Mental Health Assoc. of NW PA, 1101 Peach St, Erie, PA) 2-5 PM. Support group for transgender, gender non-conforming, gender-questioning, and intersex people and their loved ones in Erie Co. region. Contact: Caitlyn Strohmeyer. (814) 823-1969. caitlynxpress@ gmail.com. www.facebook.com/TransfamilyOfErie. Jul 25 (Sat) - Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Erie Sisters is a local transgender support group that provides support and encouragement for both MTF and FTM transgender individuals. Followed by dinner at a local restaurant and dancing at The Zone Dance Club. (440) 265-8191. shub1@suite224.net. eriesisters. ning.com/ Jul 25 (Sat) - Drag Show (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Jul 25 - Jamestown Pride Society Party Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena , Jsmestown NY $5 10pm-2pm
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All ages. www.jamestownpride.com Jul 26 The Table: Field Trip to Lilydale. “Watch the website (www.thetableerie.com) or like our Facebook page for details as the day approaches!” Jul 28 (Tue) - Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E Jefferson St, Butler PA, PA) 1 PM. (724) 287-7731. www. facebook.com/ButlerLgbtqInterfaithNetwork. Jul 28 (Tue) - LBT Women go to 8 Great Tuesdays (Amphitheater at Liberty Park, Lawrence Pier, Erie, PA) 6 - 9 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.porterie.org Jul 28 (Tue) - PFLAG Meeting in Meadville (Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S Main St, Meadville, PA) 7 PM. The meeting is co-sponsored by Stone United Methodist Church and Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville. (814) 724-6736 sroncola@ allegheny.edu (Stone UMC). www.facebook.com/ pages/PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/1. Jul 31 - Aug 2 (Fri - Sun) - Leather Weekend - Mr. Jones Pond Leather Contest (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www. jonespond.com.
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