January, 2014 News (11 Articles with 24,361 total views)
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Bear Bar Night at the Zone
On Friday, December 27, Drenched Fur held a post-holiday Bear Bar Night at The Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie PA. Photos are by Michael Mahler, co-editor for Erie Gay News, with editing by Deb Spilko. To sign up for email reminders are Erie area Bear events, browse to here.
Erie Participates in Buffalo LGBT Community Pride Tree
In The Loop in Buffalo NY announced a first ever LGBT Community Pride Tree, which was open to individuals and organizations in not only Buffalo, NY, but also nearby areas. Several Erie PA area groups chose to participate. NW PA Pride Alliance Vice President Season Crannell made holiday ornaments for NW PA Pride Alliance, Erie Gay News and PFLAG Erie and Crawford Counties, which were included on Buffalo's tree.
Erie Awareness Outreach Joy In The House FACE Drag Show for World AIDS Day
On Sunday, December 1, Erie Awareness Outreach presented "Joy in the House" at the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie PA featuring FACE Show cast members Michelle Michaels, Misty Kall, Lovin Heart with special guest appearance by Vernessa Mitchell, who performed live. This was part of the HIV/AIDS prevention & awareness for World AIDS Day. Photos are by Michael Mahler, co-editor for Erie Gay News.
Erie's First Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil
On Sunday, November 24, Erie Sisters, TransFamily of Erie Support Group and Persad Center held Erie's first official Transgender Day of Remembrance candle light vigil at the gazebo in Perry Square in Erie PA. Special thanks to Ted Hoover at Persad Center for getting the ball rolling! We had 11 people brave the cold and snow to commemorate the 238+ transgender people who lost thier lives over the past year in brutal attacks the world over. This year, we are also saddened that for the first time, an alarming number of deaths occurred in those 20 years and younger. In the first 10 months of the year, there were 22 kids ranging in age from 13 to 20 who were viciously murdered for being who they are. And there are only the ones that were reported. Please pray that these numbers are much smaller next year. Photos are by Deb Spilko, layout editor for Erie Gay News.
14th Annual Lake Erie Gala
The 14th annual Lake Erie Gala, sponsored by the Erie Sisters Transgender Support Group, was held from November 20-24 at the Avalon Hotel in downtown Erie.
Wedding Announcement: Nadolny-Stoltz
Mr. Steven and Dr. Jayson (Nadolny) Stoltz were married Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Chautauqua Lake in Mayville, New York. The Rev. Kayla Branham officiated the ceremony. Rev. Branham is a personal friend of the family.
Local Faces and Photos
Craze College Night Holiday Drag Show
On Monday, December 23, 2013, Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie PA, held a College Night Holiday Drag Show. Performers included Cammy Seoul, Sasha Alexander, Lovin Heart, and Akira Hurricane. Photos are by Michael Mahler, co-editor for Erie Gay News with editing by Deb Spilko of Erie Gay News.
LBT Women Annual Holiday Dinner
On Sunday, December 1, LBT Women of Erie held their annual holiday dinner party at Calamari's Squid Row, 1317 State St, Erie PA. About 30 attended the fun-filled event. There was a terrific gift exchange. As coordinator Laurie Finch and her partner Janice Hanusik will be moving to Florida, this also served as a going away party. Kim will be taking over as coordinator. Photos are by Andrea.
Political, Activism and Legal
Noodles for Equality
On December 8th, Marriage Equality for PA (which became Pennsylvania Equality Project in late 2014) held its first ever Noodles for Equality event at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway, Erie PA! Authentic Italian food, with homemade sauce was served to guests while a DJ played some classy tunes. Roughly twenty people showed up for the event, which ensured that there was plenty left over for seconds! ME4PA also collected toys for Toys for Tots during the event and received some generous donations at a time of year when they are needed the most. Photos are by Michael Mahler, co-editor for Erie Gay News.
ME4PA Thanks for the Giving Food Drive
Erie County Chapter of ME4PA (Marriage Equality for Pennsylvania, which became Pennsylvania Equality Project in late 2014) first statewide "Thanks For The Giving" food drive, Nov 1-25 2013, had drop off locations at Starbucks in Erie and collected 205 pounds for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA. The kick off campaign began in Erie. From left to right, Samantha Sherwin, Special Events Coordinator, Jason C Brendel and Hayley Borgia Co Regional Directors, Erie County Chapter of ME4PA. Please check out www.paequality.org for news, updates, how to volunteer and to donate.
Meadville City Council offers domestic partner benefits to Meadville city employees
December 10, 2013 - Meadville, PA Progress toward fair and equal treatment for same-sex couples has arrived in the municipality of Meadville, Pennsylvania. Meadville City Council member, Robert Langley confirmed —as of January 1, 2014—same sex domestic partners not currently afforded healthcare benefits under labor contracts will now be provided dependent coverage.
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