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March 2019 – Issue 280 October 2003

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Flaming Hearts Dance Mercyhurst Saga

Photo: Michael Mahler

Club held its annual Valentine’s Day celebration on February 14 at the Mercyhust Student Union. Every year the club invites LGBTQIA+ clubs from other area universities to celebrate with them. More Flaming Hearts photos at eriegaynews. com

Jamestown Transgender Support Group Now meeting Info from Bethany Robson

There is now a Transgender Support of Jamestown NY group on Facebook. Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each month, 5:00-7:00 pm, at 511 N Main St, left side entrance, upstairs. The group also has a social meetup the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7. Check their Facebook or text/call Hayley for venue. Find on Facebook at: Transgender Support of Jamestown NY. Call/Text Bethany Robson, LCSW (716) 449-4817, Call/Text Terry Mara (716) 490-7596 Text/FB message Hayley Aarson at (814) 888-7525.

Over 40? So What! Potluck Mar 10

In March, the group “Over 40? So what?” will be hosting a potluck dinner followed by a game night. The group will meet March 10, 2019 and will be starting at 6:00pm for this event. Please bring a side

dish to share and any games you might want to play. The group will meet at Lake Erie Counseling Inc., 301 West 10th Street, Erie. For more information, please contact Dale Allgeier at 814-455-4009.

Local LGBT History Project in June from 419 Artifacts

This June, in celebration of Pride month, 419 Artifacts will mount an exhibition of the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Erie and (possibly) northwest Pennsylvania. This project also includes the collection of oral histories to record the memories and experiences of our community. If you have information such as articles, photos, or mementos about the community’s history and would like to bring them to the attention of the committee compiling the exhibit, or if you would like to record an oral history, please contact Dale Allgeier at daleallgeier@outlook.com.

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In This Issue...

Jamestown Transgender Support Group Now meeting......................................................1 Over 40? So What! Potluck Mar 10....................1 Local LGBT History Project in June................1 Flaming Hearts Dance ....................................1 Community News.............................................4 GEAE Juried Art Exhibit in June.....................4 Ariel Versace on RuPaul’s Drag Race .............4 Zone News........................................................4 Tables at Pride Fest on June 29........................5 M & J’s Lounge New Schedule .......................5 Regional GSA Meets March 7..........................5 GEAE Scholarships Deadline May 3................5 Community News.............................................6 Update on E3 Youth LGBTQIA Summit April 12-13............................................................6 Erie Dems LGBTQIA+ Caucus.......................6 Hush Up, Sweet Charlotte returns to Erie stages at Dramashop.................................6 Calendar............................................................9 Upcoming......................................................... 10 Social & support groups...................................11

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Community News GEAE Juried Art Exhibit in June from Greater Erie Alliance for Equality

The Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE) is pleased to announce that it will hold a Regional Juried LGBTQ Art Exhibit at Erie Art Gallery during Pride month, June 1-30. The exhibit will feature the art work of LGBTQ artists who are 18+ years of age and who reside within 150 miles of Erie. GEAE is excited to invite not only local LGBTQ artists to submit their work, but also LGBTQ artists from Cleveland, Akron, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and areas between. This juried exhibition will be the first of its kind in the region, and GEAE is grateful to Erie Arts & Culture and SafeNet for their funding and support. All media may be submitted except for video. If you intend to submit an installation, contact the Erie Art Gallery at (814) 246-3111 for approval before you submit because of space considerations. All subject matter and genres are welcomed (i.e., landscape, portrait, abstract, still life, nudes,

conceptual, social/political commentary, provocative work, and so on). Sales are encouraged, with 80% of the sale going to the artist. Jurors will be Sharon Louden, artist and Artistic Director of Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution, and Hrag Vartanian, art critic, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Hyperallergic. Up to three Juror Awards of $500 each will be given to artists. Please let your lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer artist friends and organizations know about this wonderful opportunity for LGBTQ artists in the region to showcase their art work and celebrate their Pride. For info and details about how to submit work, visit ErieArtGallery.com or GreaterErieAlliance.com

Ariel Versace on RuPaul’s Drag Race from Rebecca Mae’s Drag Brunch

Rebecca Mae and Rebecca Mae’s Drag Brunch are so happy that one of our favorite brunch Queens was just announced to be on Season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race! We LOVE you Ariel Versace and we will be rooting for you on the show!!!

Zone News

The Zone, 133 W 18th St, Erie PA will be holding RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 viewing parties Thursdays starting 2/28 hosted by Rebecca Mae. Show airs at 9 PM. Follow Rebecca Mae on FB or rebeccamaeofficial on IG for updates. ...Michelle Michaels FACE Drag Show will now start at 9 PM. The next two shows will be March 24, due to St. Patrick’s Day, and April 28, due to Easter, and then move back to the third Sunday of the month in May.

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Community News Tables at Pride Fest on June 29

Regional GSA Meets March 7

NW PA Pride Alliance invites you to participate as a table at this year’s Pride Fest! The event will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 1 to 3:30 PM in Perry Square at W. 6th and State, Erie PA. Set-up will begin at 11AM. All tables are expected to remain set up until the end of the festival. Registering for tables for those who had a table at last year’s Pride Fest began in January, and table registration for everyone else begins on March 1. The cost to participate is $15 per table and must be paid in full by Saturday, June 1. The cost includes one 8-foot table and two chairs. Checks should be made payable to: NW PA Pride Alliance and mailed to PO Box 11448, Erie PA 16514. The festival will be held outdoors and will take place rain or shine. You may bring a canopy up to 10 x 10 for shade. Electricity is unavailable to tables for this event. Please note that the total number of tables is limited, so be sure to register early to insure your spot! To get a table agreement for Pride Fest, please email tables@nwpapride.org. Please specify whether you will be an info table (no physical items sold at your table) or vending (physical items may be sold at your table) Please provide the following information: 1. Your Name and contact info 2. Business/Organization Name If you are vending, please provide the additional information: 3. Whether you are a handmade crafter or an independent consultant 4. Type of items sold A contract will be sent to you once your response has been received.

The Regional GSA will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 7th from 6-8 pm at the Blasco Library teen center, 160 E Front St, Erie PA. We welcome all LGBTQA youth from 12-17 who wish to work with other teens on advocacy projects and educational programming. This month’s meeting will focus on the E3 Summit planning and planning for Pride month in June. Message Margo at geaeinfo@gmail.com for additional information.

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from Greater Erie Alliance for Equality

GEAE Scholarships Deadline May 3 from Greater Erie Alliance for Equality

Greater Erie Alliance is once again offering scholarships to LGBTQ high school seniors continuing their education in the fall of 2019. Application materials and additional information linked from this article at eriegaynews.com All applications must be postmarked by May 3.

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Beginning in April, M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer Street, Butler PA, will be open every Friday night, but won’t be open the last Saturday of the month. Their monthly Drag Shows will be moving to the last Friday of each month starting in April. On Saturday, March 30, they will be having a party celebrating their eighth anniversary with a drag show. Find on Facebook: M&J’s Lounge © 2019 EGN

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Community News Update on E3 Youth LGBTQIA Summit April 12-13

Hush Up, Sweet Charlotte returns to Erie stages at Dramashop

from Greater Erie Alliance for Equality

E3 Summit (Empowering LGBTQA youth through Education and Engagement) will be held on April 12-13, 2019 at Strong Vincent High School and is free to youth ages 12-21. Parents, teachers, and counselors are also welcome to attend for a small fee. Registration for the concert and the summit can be found at greatereriealliance.com and on Facebook at E3 Youth Lgbtqa Summit We are excited to announce that Ryan Cassata will be performing a concert on Friday evening. Ryan Cassata is an award-winning singer-songwriter and LGBTQ activist. You can find musical information at.ryancassata.com E3 is also looking for teen-friendly vendors to sell their wares at the conference. No fee required! Contact E3SummitErie@gmail.com for additional information.

Erie Dems LGBTQIA+ Caucus from Michael Mahler

The Erie County Democratic Party’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus meets the second Monday of the month at 7 PM at Erie County Dems Headquarters, 1305 State St, Erie PA. Allies welcome. To be a voting member, you must be a registered Democrat in Erie County. Contact. President is Michael Mahler, Vice President is Pam Nolan, Secretary is Casey Main. Email mmahler@eriedems.com, phone (814) 4569833. Find on Facebook at Erie County Democrats Lgbtqia+ Caucus and also sign up for email list from website link on Facebok page. DRAMASHOP PRESENTS THE DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE PRODUCTION OF

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From Dramashop Michael Weiss, founder of the former Directors Circle Theatre in Erie, brings back his cast in the hilarious spoof of the film “Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte.” That film was a 1964 psychological thriller that starred Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Agnes Moorehead and Joseph Cotton. For those unfamiliar with the storyline, in 1964, Charlotte Hollis is an aging, wealthy recluse living on her family’s plantation in Hollisport, Lousiana. The parish intends to demolish the house and build a new highway through the property. This decision is met with opposition from Charlotte, who, ignoring the eviction notice and refusing to leave, keeps the foreman, his crew and bulldozers away by shooting at them. In 1927, as a young debutante, Charlotte was in love with a married man named John Mayhew. When her father insists that John call it off when they were about to elope after a summer’s eve ball, John is found slaughtered that night in the summer house, missing his head and a hand. Though everyone thought this was Charlotte’s doing, her guilt was never proven. After her father’s death she lived in solitude protecting a guilty family secret. In the present, Charlotte’s cousin Miriam arrives to help her with her dilemma and strange things begin to happen that threaten to drive Charlotte into madness. While true to the original screenplay, add in two female impersonators, some outrageous costumes, and sight and sound gags, this hilarious production takes on an entirely different attitude, while maintaining the integrity of the original story. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 PM March 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th, and 2PM on Sunday, March 3rd and 10thTickets at dramashop. org $12.00 online and $15 door on a first come, first served basis. The production of Hush Up, Sweet Charlotte is directed by Michael Weiss and stars Buddy Pacy, Rod Williams, Lara Schaaf, Don Kirsch, Linda Gamble, Sean Morgan, Karl Seman and Ben Robson.

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Calendar Detailed calendar listings in our online calendar www.eriegaynews.com

Feb 27 (Wed) “A Fantastic Woman” 7:00pm Movies at Meadville, 11155 Highline Drive Meadville PA Free. Feb 28 (Thu) - RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 Premiere (VH1) 9 PM. #DragRace Feb 28 (Thu) - Viewing Parties at The Zone Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race at Zone every Thursday starting February 28th. Doors open 8pm, show airs @ 9pm. Follow Rebecca Mae on FB or rebeccamaeofficial on IG for updates. Mar 1 (Fri) - LBT Women of Erie goes to Erie Art Museum Gallery Night (Erie, PA) 6 PM. Free.Start at John M. Lilley Library Gallery, Penn State Behrend Contact: Kim (814) 490-3994. ErieBeans@aol.com. FB: LBT WOMEN OF ERIE. Mar 1 (Fri) - “American Masters – Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives” Premieres 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) “Holly Near’s music and life story illustrate how song can have the power to send a clarion call and influence the course of social justice – from

the lesbian and women’s movements to anti-war efforts and the fight to give South American women a voice.” Mar 1-10 - “Hush Up Sweet Charlotte” (Dramashop, Renaissance Centre, 1001 State, Erie PA) directed by Michael Weiss and stars Buddy Pacy, Rod Williams, Lara Schaaf, Don Kirsch, Linda Gamble, Sean Morgan, Karl Seman and Ben Robson. dramashop.org FB: Dramashop Mar 7 (Thu) - “Station 19” Season 2 (ABC) Mar 7 (Thu) - Teen Event - Erie County Regional Gender Sexuality Alliance (Blasco Memorial Erie County Public Library, 160 E. Front St Erie, PA) 6 PM. “Free, county wide group, open to all youth, ages 13-18.” Program provided by ECPL Teen Services and Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE). P: (866) 229-1974. GEAEinfo@gmail.com. greatereriealliance. com Mar 8-24 “Angels in America: Millenium Approaches” (Smith Theatre, Buffalo NY) sheas.org Mar 9 (Sat) - “Drag Me Down the Aisle” premiere TLC 9PM “Four of America’s most beloved drag queens coming to the rescue as they make it their mission to help a struggling bride salvage her big day. “. Mar 10 (Sun) - “Over 40? So what?” Potluck & Game Night (Lake Erie Counseling Inc., 301 West 10th St. Erie.) 6:00pm Please bring a side dish to share and any games you might want to play. Info: Dale Allgeier at 814-455-4009. Mar 10 (Sun) - “American Gods” Season 2 Starz 8pm Mar 10 (Sun) - “Now Apocalypse” Starz 9pm “The show stars Avan Jogia as a queer millennial navigating sex and dating in Los Angeles, while also having increasingly foreboding dreams of the future.”~GLAAD Mar 13 (Wed) - Bears Do Dinner #69 (Valerios’s, 724 Powell Ave, Erie, PA) 6:30 PM. Dinner is on your own. Contact: Peter. (814) 384-9785. eriepeter@gmail.com. FB: Bears Do Dinner - Erie, PA Mar 13 (Wed) - Trivia Night with Eerie Roller Girls (Brewerie at Union Station, Erie PA) 6PM. FB: Eerie Roller Girls Mar 14 (Thu) - “The Good Fight” Season 3 CBS All Access Mar 15 (Fri) - “Queer Eye” Season 3 Netflix Mar 15 (Fri) – Deadline for Erie Gay News April 2019 print edition eriegaynews.com. Mar 16 (Sat) - O’Zone St. Patrick’s Day Party (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 8 PM - 2 AM. FB: The Zone

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Calendar Mar 16 (Sat) - LBT Women of Erie goes to PA Maple Fest Taste and Tour 9:30 AM. “We will start at Austin’s Maple Products, 13738 Route 8/89, Wattsburg, PA” Contact: Kim (814) 490-3994. ErieBeans@aol. com. FB: LBT WOMEN OF ERIE. Mar 18 (Mon) - Rachael Kilgour (Shawbucks 212 W 2nd St Jamestown, NY) 6:30pm Appearing on bill with Mustard’s Retreat. ‘In November, Rolling Stone put her single “Holy Are We,” a bitter rebuke of homophobes, on its list of “10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week,” alongside Dolly Parton’s latest version of “Jolene.”... Her next album, “Game Changer,” due Feb. 1, is more optimistic as it celebrates her three-year relationship with fellow Minnesotan Sara Pajunen.’ ~Star Tribune rollinghillsradio.org rachaelkilgour.com Mar 20 (Wed) - “The Favourite: | Film Grain: Dinner & Movie (Bourbon Barrel Erie PA) FB: Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania Mar 20 (Wed) - “Step Up: High Water” Season 2 YouTube Premium Web drama set in Atlanta’s most competitive performing arts school. Mar 24 (Sun) - Whispering Lake Grove Eostre/ Vernal Equinox (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation

of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway, Erie, PA (814) 720-1560. senior.druid@wlg-adf.org. Mar 24 (Sun) - Michelle Michaels presents FACE Drag Show (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 9PM. FB: The Zone Mar 26 (Tue) – Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Lake Erie Counseling Associates, 301 W 10th, Erie, PA) 7PM. All ages! Contact: Mike (814) 456-9833. Venue (814) 455-4009. info@eriegaynews. com Mar 26-31 - “Rent” (Shea’s Buffalo, Buffalo NY) 20th anniversary tour. sheas.org Mar 28 (Thu) - Mercyhurst SAGA Trans Day of Visibility Speaker and Panel (Mercyhurst University - Student Union, 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA) 7:30 PM. Guest speak - Tyler Titus. Tyler Titus is a Licensed Professional Counselor, youth advocate, community leader, public speaker, and elected school board director. He is the first openly transgender person to win public office in Pennsylvania. Also, Mercyhurst faculty panel with Paul Ashcroft, Dr. Joanne McGurk, Megan McKenna, and Dr. Richard McCarty. Food, drinks,

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Calendar face painting, art pieces. rmccarty@mercyhurst.edu. FB: Mercyhurst Saga. Mar 28 (Thu) - “Abby’s” Season 1 (2018) 9:30 p.m., NBC Mar 28 (Thu) - “Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy” Tinseltown Erie and Lakewood Cinema 8. Mar 29 -31 (Fri-Sun) - Peek ‘n Peak Pride Weekend (Peek ‘n Peak Resort and Spa, 1405 Old Rd, Clymer, NY) . “Overnight retreats, spa packages, pool parties, live DJ & live band & more” (716) 355-4141 skiiinfo@ visitscott.com. pknpk.com Mar 30 (Sat) - M&J’s Lounge 8th Anniversary and Drag Show (124 Mercer St. , Butler PA) FB: M&J’s Lounge Mar 31 (Sun) - Rebecca Mae’s Drag Brunch (Bourbon Barrel, 1213 State St, Erie, PA) 11 AM - 4 PM. Katrina “The Hurricane” Colby from Virginia. Live entertainment also includes performances by: Michelle Michaels (Erie’s OG Diva), Siren Kelly (from Maryland), Evon Michelle (from Maryland). Host: Rebecca Mae and surprise MC’s. Show includes adult content and comedy so please come with a sense

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of humor and open mindedness. Ticket price includes top quality entertainment, a delicious brunch buffet and mimosas! Apr 3 (Wed) - “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” | Film Grain: Dinner & Movie (Bourbon Barrel, Erie PA) FB: Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania Apr 5 (Fri) - Deadline for art entries for LGBTQ Regional Juried Art Exhibit that will run during Pride month, June 1-30 at Erie Art Gallery. LGBTQ artists 18+ years old who reside within 150 miles of Erie, PA are eligible to submit work. Sponsored by Greater Erie Alliance for Equality. Information: ErieArtGallery.com or GreaterErieAlliance.com Apr 12 - 13 (Fri - Sat) - E3 Youth LGBTQA Summit (Strong Vincent Middle School, 1330 W 8th St, Erie, PA ) greatereriealliance.com Apr 12 (Fri) - Singer/Song Writer Bobby Jo Valentine in concert (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 7:30 PM. Tickets $10, available at door. Contact: Peter. eriepeter@gmail.com Phone: (814) 384-9785. Visit bobbyjovalentine.com

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Social & support groups ADDICTION & RECOVERY

AA Meeting Live & Let Live LGBTQA-friendly AA meeting every Sun. 7PM, at Community United Church, 1011 W. 38th St., Erie, PA. www.aaeriepa.org.

AGING

Mar 10 (Sun) – Over 40? So What? Potluck and Game Night (Lake Erie Counseling Associates, 301 W 10th St, Erie, PA) 6 PM. (814) 455-4009. daleallgeier@ outlook.com.

GENERAL

Mar 11 (Mon) – Erie Dems LGBTQIA+ Caucus meets (Erie Dems HQ, 1305 State St, Erie PA) 7 PM. (814) 456-9833. mmahler@eriedems.com. FB: Erie Dems LGBTQIA+ Caucus Mar 12 (Tue) – Youngstown PFLAG meets (St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH ) 6:30 PM. www.youngstownpflag.org.

SOCIAL

Mar 10 (Sun) – LBT Women of Erie meets (Brew Ha Ha at the Colony, 2612 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 12 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 490-3994. ErieBeans@aol.com. FB: LBT Women of Erie Mar 19 (Tue) - Crawford Area LGBT+ meets (Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at Unitarian Church of Meadville, 346 Chestnut St, Meadville PA. Contact: Randy Herbert-Weed. (814) 724-6736. crawfordarealgbt@gmail.com. LBT Women of Erie Various events and venues.: Contact: Kim Conti. (814) 490-3994. ErieBeans@aol. com. FB: LBT Women of Erie SPIRITUALITY Mar 12 (Tue) - Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E Jefferson St, Butler PA, PA) 1 PM. The Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network is a collaboratio butlerinterfaith@ zoominternet.net. Community United Church 1011 West 38th St. Erie, PA Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie 7180 Perry Hwy Erie PA uuerie.org Welcoming congregation. STUDENT & YOUTH Gender and Sexuality Club (GASE). LGBTQA group at Penn State Behrend. Info: 814) 898-7162. mos5744@psu.edu.

Mar 2 & 16 (Sat) – Prism LGBTQ youth group meets 1st & 3rd Sat at the Downtown YMCA teen center, 31 W 10th St, Erie PA. from 2-4. Socializing and peer support. for teens 12-20 Rose Surma (814) 490-1971 Rose.surma@gmail.com FB: TransFamily of NWPA Mar 19 (Tue) – LGBT Teen Support & P.E.A.R.S Teen Drop-In Center (Full Spectrum Community Outreach Ctr, 5060 Youngstown Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH) 6 PM. FB: Full Spectrum Community Outreach SUPPORT Mar 24 (Sun) – Full Spectrum Sexuality Support (Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center, 5060 Youngstown Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH) 3-5PM. Mar 24 (Sun) – Parents Who Are LGBTQIA+ Support Group meets (Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center, 5060 Youngstown Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH) 6 PM – 8 PM.

TRANS

Mar 28 - Transgender Support Group of Jamestown NY Meeting 4th Thursday of each month, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 511 N Main St, left side entrance, upstairs. Also, every 2nd Thursday of the month we get together for food and drink. Text or call: Bethany (716) 499-4817 Hayley (814) 888-7525. FB: Transgender Support of Jamestown Monthly Meet-up Mar 9 (Sat) – TransFamily of Meadville Transgender Support Group (CHAPS Building, 1st floor, 944 Liberty St., Meadville, PA) 2-5 PM. Contact: Linda Thomas. imhzwoman4586@msn.com. (814) 232-1778 FB: Transfamily of NWPA. Mar 10 (Sun) – Full Spectrum Transgender Support Group meets (Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center, 5060 Youngstown Poland Road, Youngstown, OH) 6 PM – 8 PM. Mar 11 (Mon) – TransFamily of Warren Transgender Support Group meets (Jefferson DeFrees Family Center – Hawke Room, 207 Second Ave., Warren, PA) 6- 8 PM. Contact: Kingsley Reese (814) 688-5574. kreeseamon@gmail.com. FB: Transfamily of NWPA. Mar 17 (Sun) – Parents and Partners of Gender Variant Individuals Support Group meets (Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center, 5060 Youngstown Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH) 6 PM Mar 23 (Sat) – TransFamily of NWPA (Erie) Transgender Support Group meets (Crime Victim Center of Erie County, 125 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 2 – 5 PM. Contact: Caitlyn (814) 823-1969. Caitlynxpress@ gmail.com. FB: Transfamily of NWPA

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