Adirondack Pride From page 1 “We wanted to keep it going again this year. We wanted to do something,” said Trombley. Since President Barack Obama declared June National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month last year, events such as the Adirondack Pride Festival have become even more important to be held, said Trombley, as part of a continued effort to break down barriers and end discrimination in the LGBT community. “Gay people are no different than anybody else,” said Trombley. “We have families, too. We go to work. We pay our taxes. We send our kids off to school.” “We’re not as scary as some people make us out to be,” he added. And, support for the Adirondack Pride is growing, said Trombley. In little more than a month, planning for the festival has taken off, with the committee getting a “good response” to requests for donations and financial support. “We haven’t been able to get people as giving with us as they are with other organizations,” said Trombley. “But, what support we have gotten has been great. Especially
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from groups like Colleges for Change, who’ve really helped a lot.” Though Adirondack Pride had originally planned to host the festival in Plattsburgh, there was no venue available at the time, said Trombley. The management at Cocktails in Morrisonville, however, welcomed Adirondack Pride with open arms. “They’ve been great,” said Trombley. “And, we want people to know we will be able to shuttle them to the festival for a couple dollars to cover the cost of gas if they need a ride. If I can get enough people to tell me where they’re at ahead of time, we can even have central pick-up points.” Doors will open this Sunday, June 13, at 12 p.m., with family-friendly activities, including a PRIDE Idol Contest featuring former American Idol contestant Nate Marshall, and a dance contest. The family-friendly fun will end at 8 p.m., when “An Evening in Wonderland,” an adult-oriented cabaret, begins. “That’s when it gets a little racy and when we have some
comedians that wouldn’t be appropriate for kids,” said Trombley. “It’ll be a wild show.” There will be no charge for admission to the smokefree event. Proceeds from the 50/50 drawing and other donations will be benefit the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York and Elmore SPCA animal shelter in Peru, two organizations supported by the committee. “We really want people to show up to show their support and raise some money for some good causes,” said Trombley. Those interested in more information about the Adirondack Pride Festival may contact Trombley at 645-6407 or visit the event’s Web pages at www.facebook.com/adirondackpride or www.myspace.com/adirondackpride. Volunteers are being sought to help with setting up, operating and taking down games during the day as well, said Trombley. “We could definitely use a hand if anyone’s willing to help,” he said. “All they have to do is give me a call.”
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Father’s Day Buffet Let’s Help Dad Celebrate at the Rainbow Wedding & Banquet Hall (Peck’s Place) 47 Wood Falls Road, Altona, NY Jane and Peck Sample invite everyone to bring Dad and the whole family for a super all you can eat buffet meal! The buffet will be served
11am to 2pm on Sunday, June 20, 2010 Reservations are a MUST by June 10, 2010! Please speak to Jane at 236-5030 or 298-4700 Our buffet will include the following items: • Garden Salad • Chicken Vegetable Soup • Sautéed Mushrooms
• BBQ Baked Beans • Baked Potatoes • Mashed Potatoes
• Corn on the Cobb • Candied Tender Carrots • Green Beans w/Almonds
• Baked Prime Rib w/Au Jus • Chicken Leg BBQ • Fresh Made Pizza
• Baked Stuffed Haddock • Sweet & Sour Pork • Shrimp Cocktail • Fresh Vegetable Stir Fry
• Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast • Chicken Nuggets • Seafood Chowder
• Carrot Cake • Peck’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls
• Brownies • Fruit Salad Royale • Leroy’s Chocolate Fountain • Chocolate Chip Cookies • Fresh Baked Apple Pie
Big thanks to Leroy’s Chocolate Fountain for this special day! Coffee and Tea and Coke Products are included! Beer, Wine, and Cocktails will be sold after noon. No Doggie Bags! (Take all you want but want all you take!) Adults $22.95 • Children (6-10) $9.95 • Children (5 & Under) - No Charge
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