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Ashtabula GLBT Outreach Foundation
from Dr. Jason Nadolny The newly-founded organization, The Ashtabula GLBT Outreach Foundation (AGLBTOF) in Ashtabula County, Ohio serves the Ashtabula/Lake/ Geauga areas in Ohio as one of the only organizations providing support, guidance and information to the GLBT Community. Founder, Dr. Jayson Nadolny of Conneaut feels that there is a need for support in the Ashtabula County area for not only the adults, but also for the teenage members of our society. To date, the organization has assisted teenagers in coming out, being accepted and supporting their rights within the public school system. The organization hopes to plan events and support groups shortly. For more information on the Ashtabula GLBT Outreach Foundation, visit www.geocities.com/aglbtof
Five Southern Tier Restaurants To Participate in Dining Out for Life on Tuesday, April 28, 2009
from AIDS Community Services of WNY Five Southern Tier restaurants are among 87 Western New York restaurants that will participate in the seventh annual Dining Out For Life on Tuesday, April 28. Each location will donate 25 percent or more of their profits from food sales to benefit community education about HIV/AIDS and vital services provided by AIDS Community Services (ACS) of WNY through its Southern Tier Office at 111 West 2nd Street in Jamestown NY. Participating restaurants range from fine dining to casual. Alfie’s Restaurant in Jamestown leads the way, contributing 50 percent of diners’ food checks. Those contributing at least 25 percent are Forte and Roberto’s, both in Jamestown; Ellicottville Brewing West in Fredonia; and Scallion Bistro in Lakewood. Laurie Matson, director of Southern Tier Services for AIDS Community Services, is coordinating the county’s activities for the community fundraiser.
Party-goers at Vertigo’s own new location. For more Vertigo Party photos visit http://www.myspace.com/butlervertigo Photo: Mike Mahler “The public is asked to choose a restaurant, make reservations and enjoy a great meal out with family and friends,” Laurie Matson said. “All you have to donate is your appetite.” For a list of restaurants, addresses, phone numbers, and types of food served, visit www. diningoutforlife.com or call Laurie Matson in Jamestown at (716) 664-7855. Founded in Philadelphia in 1991, Dining Out For Life is now held in 55 cities in North America, raising an annual total of $3.9 million. All funds raised in this area remain here. Subaru sponsors the event and Bank of America is the presenting sponsor.
Union City Picnic on May 30
from Tenacious Art Pimp I want you to attend the largest gathering of the LQBTQ community in the smallest place on earth! We will kick off PRIDE festivities with a family picnic on May 30, 2009 from 1-5 PM at Caflisch Park on Willow Street in Union City PA. Bring your kids to this historic event! I want to attract gays from all over the country. Let’s eliminate homophobia by gathering together and introducing ourselves to small-town folk in a community that desperately needs gays to be out, (continued on page 3)