August, 2012 News (5 Articles with 11,419 total views)
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3rd Annual Butler PFLAG Rainbow Community Picnic
On Sunday, July 15, 2012, PFLAG Butler and Persad Center held the 3rd Annual Rainbow Community Picnic in Alameda Park in Butler PA. Everyone had a wonderful time. Approximately 60 people attended. Photos are by Michael Mahler, co-editor and webmaster for Erie Gay News.
Millcreek 4th of July Parade
For the 7th year in a row, there was an LGBT contingent in the Millcreek 4th of July parade. The parade typically draws around 20,000 spectators and is one of the largest in the region. NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc was the principal organizer. Other groups participating included Erie Gay News, Erie Sisters, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality and PFLAG -Erie/Crawford County. There were also a number of individuals who marched with us who weren't particularly affiliated with a group, including openly gay Jamestown NY City Council President Greg Rabb, Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus co-founder Michael Bardo, Mike & Merideth Paff, a young straight couple who brought their 2 sons in a stroller, and LGBT friends from Oil City. About 25 people marched in the LGBT contingent, and the response was quite positive. Special thanks to Michael Coleman for taking photos.
TransFamily Support Group starting up this month
TransFamily of Erie is a new support group created to serve the transgender community in western PA and eastern OH and their loved ones. It provides a safe space for all who fit somewhere in the gender spectrum, or are searching. This includes all transgender subcategories (e.g. FTM, MTF, cross dresser, genderqueer, questioning, etc.). Family members of all ages, friends, parents and spouses are welcome at the meetings. Please share this invite with everyone you feel may be interested!
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The Beans boat cruise on The Chautauqua Belle
On Saturday, July 21, the LBT Women of Erie (AKA The Beans) took a cruise aboard The Chautauqua Belle in Jamestown, NY. Photos are by Laurie Finch, coordinator for LBT Women of Erie.
The Beans go to Greek Fest
On Sunday, July 8, the LBT Women of Erie (AKA The Beans) went to the 20th Annual Greek Fest in Erie PA.. Photos are by Laurie Finch, coordinator for LBT Women of Erie.
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