April, 2011 News (3 Articles with 4,215 total views)
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Local and Regional News
HIV/AIDS Benefit raises $1,000 for Ryan White Program at Community Health Net of Erie
On Friday, March 4, 2011, The Erie Divas of the Zone, the Imperial Court of Buffalo (ICOB) and friends from Jamestown put on an HIV/AIDS benefit for the Ryan White program at Community Health Net of Erie. Performers included Angelica Redd, Michelle Michaels, Celine Dashawn, Miss Erie 2010 Buffy Lynn Hayes, Empress XX Jade Jett of the ICOB, Mr Manny, Dana and Ciara Chaleen from Jamestown. Volunteers helping with the ticket raffle and ribbon sales included Misty Kal and Jimbo. Gene was a major help to all aspects of the event. Donors for the ticket raffle included Drew Riggs, Celine, Tommie and Brenda, Michelle Michaels, Tanglez Hair and Nail Studio, Emily Trejchel, and the door prize was a digital camera donated by Jade Jett. The Zone Dance Club also made a donation, bringing the amount raised to $1,000, which was twice the original goal. There was also a great turnout for the onsite HIV testing performed by Community Health Net. This was part of a weekend of fundraising by drag performers for HIV/AIDS taking place in Erie and Jamestown.
Local Faces and Photos
LBT Women of Erie go to Dueling Pianos at JR's Last Laugh
On Wednesday, March 23 2011, LBT Women of Erie went to Dueling Piano's at JR's Last Laugh, 1402 State St, Erie PA. Laurie Finch, coordinator for the LBT Women of Erie, took these photos.
LBT Women go to 8th Annual Ice Wine Festival
On Saturday, March 19, 2011, the LBT Women of Erie went to the 8th Annual Ice Wine Festival at wineries in the Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio region . Photos are by Laurie Finch, coordinator for the group.