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Memorial tree for Neal
Just wanted to pass along how well we are doing so far with donations for the tree at Frontier Park in Neal's memory. So far $217 has been collected.
For $250 we will be able to have a plaque placed at an existing tree in the park and its life time maintenance. We will continue to accept donations through April. If we exceed what we need, the rest will be donated to the local diabetes chapter.
I just have to say it really makes me feel good that there are so many generous people out there.
If you would like to contribute to the memorial, please make out the check to "EGC Coalition", put "Memorial for Neal" on the memo line of the check, and mail it to EGN, 1115 W 7th St, Erie PA 16502. If you have any questions, email Tim at tsgriffin59@hotmail.com or call Michael Mahler at (814) 456-9833.
—from Tim W.
Cause for Celebration!
The Southern Tier office of AIDS Community Services of Western New York will hold its annual Cause for Celebration fundraiser on Saturday April 16, 2005. The theme is "A Night in the Tropics."
The celebration will be held at The Village Casino, 1 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point NY. For more information, call (716) 664-7855. Email: southerntier@aidscommunityservices.com., browse to www.aidscommunityservices.com For directions visit www.bemuspointcasino.com
The Guys weekday get togethers
Please note that The Guys will be getting together every 3-4 weeks at 7 PM at Moonsense, 5442 Peach St in Erie. The next get-together is on Wednesday, April 6. This is a coffee shop and is across the street from Millcreek Community Hospital. For more info, call Michael Mahler at (814) 456-9833, email info@eriegaynews.com or browse to http://menspace.eriegaynews.com
Community Center Cruise kickoff
Well Guys and Girls. Perfect your tan on the sun-drenched beaches, or nurture your inner nature lover with an unforgettable trip into the rain forest, where you'll encounter more species of animal and plant life in a day than most people see in a lifetime. Here is a chance to escape the winter blues next year. In the next few months you will be hearing about a Trip to the Caribbean on an all Gay and Lesbian cruise. Be looking out for a kick off party of a life time! Further information to follow. Call Jan at Carlson-Wagonlit Travel at (814) 838-7669 or Email Brian at glbterie@aol.com for more info.
—From Brian
Crime Victim Center events
The month of April is a significant month for the Crime Victim Center and the victims it serves. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month and April 10-16 is National Crime Victims Rights Week.
With respect to these observances several different events are planned. The Center's Annual Victims Rights Rally will be held at 6 PM on Monday April 11 at Gannon University. Several crime victims or their family members often sing, recite poetry or speak on behalf of victims at the event. Elected officials present proclamations and there may be a surprise keynote speaker this year! Center staff will participate in Take Back the Night events with Edinboro University on April 12 and Gannon University on April 13. The awards ceremony for the Child Abuse Prevention Poster Contest will be held in Judge Domitrovich's courtroom on April 18. This annual contest is a joint venture between the Crime Victim Center, Erie Insurance and Pfeiffer Burleigh first-graders.
And, the Crime Victim Center will be hosting its first-ever Awards Luncheon at the Bel Aire on Wednesday April 27 to honor several members of the community who have gone out of their way to reduce the impact of crime for crime victims in Erie County.
The Center provided services to 6,141 victims, their family members and witnesses to crimes last year. More then twelve-hundred of the victims were children _ victims of sexual or physical violence.
For more information about services or any of these events, call the Center at (814) 455-9414.
—Submitted by the Crime Victim Center
Pride Events meeting
We had a good first meeting for the 2005 Pride events. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, April 10 at 2 PM at Bob's in Erie PA. Contact us to find out more about the location and other details.
We really need some volunteers this year for the 13th Annual Pride Picnic on Saturday, June 25 at the Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle. The picnic itself lasts from 1 to 6 PM, but we will also need a few folks earlier to help with set up, and a few folks later to help with cleanup. (Probably a half hour in either direction.) We will be serving food from 2 to 5 PM and taking the Family Portrait at 4 PM. Tasks that we need help with include keeping soda stocked; kitchen - servicing and setting out food; cooking; and transporting food from the grill to the serving area. We will also need help with staffing the check in table.
If you can help us with that, please let me know ASAP and send in your name, phone and email. We will have a meeting a few days before the picnic.
You can read more about the Pride Picnic at http://nwpapride.org .
We are also encouraging folks to preregister online for the Pride Picnic at https://www.eriegaynews.com/pride/register.php. You can sign up whenever you like. (We have already had a few folks register.)
We have had someone volunteer to coordinate a Pride Weekend in the fall, but we do not have very many folks to work on that. If you want to help out with that, please get in contact ASAP. If we don't have sufficient staff/organizers, we will skip fall Pride this year.
For more info, contact Michael Mahler at (814) 456-9833 or info@eriegaynews.com
—by Mike Mahler
Drenched Fur Weekend Updates
Join the Bears from Buffalo, Cleveland, Erie, & Pittsburgh for good fun at Erie's Premier Indoor Water Park Resort - Splash Lagoon! Saturday, April 2nd from 1 - 5 PM in Erie, PA. Wet `n wild Bear camaraderie for only $20! Then join the guys from 8 PM `til ? for the Bear Bar Night at Erie's own Trance Dance Club. Kendall will be performing music and comedy at Trance at 9 PM. Stay overnight in downtown Erie for a great price! -Only $52 / night with up to 4 guests/room w/Continental Breakfast & Saturday bar/hotel shuttle service! Call the Ramada Inn directly at (814) 456-2961 to book the `Bear' Special! Check out the web page for more info at www.drenchedfur.com or email us for questions at gnsnyder@drenchedfur.com. Sign up today! Mail payments to: Drenched Fur PO Box 3753 Erie PA 16508. Confirmation Packets including directions and details will be provided upon receipt of payment. The new extended deadline is that registrations and payments are accepted through Saturday, March 26th. Payments MUST BE RECEIVED by that Saturday of the 26th, NO LATER. Email us for questions at: gnsnyder@drenchedfur.com
—by Gary Snyder)
Erie Networking Group
The GLBT/friendly business and professionals group is next meeting on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 PM at Trance. At our last meeting, we decided to meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month, and we will be varying the location beginning in May. We also went over a cover letter going out to businesses and organizations. We are currently working on a print version of the Resource Directory, which should be out by the end of the year. For more info, contact Brian at glbterie@aol.com, Michael at info@eriegaynews.com or (814) 456-9833. You can also sign up for the email list at https://www.eriegaynews.com/mailman/listinfo/networking_eriegaynews.com
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