2014-01 EGN by Erie Gay News

Meadville City Council offers domestic partner benefits to Meadville city employees

By Peg Watts 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. In a study session on December 4, 2013, it was unanimously decided that, although Pennsylvania does not currently allow same sex marriage; many same-sex couples do meet the commonwealth’s criteria for domestic partnership. The council agreed allowing these couples dependent health coverage is in everyone’s best interest. “We want to be fair and equal to all of our employees and their families,” Langley explains. “It shows the city cares about all families no matter what they look like. This was discussed several years ago -- but the provider at that time did not have this option. Now that it does - we want to move forward.” The new policy also sets criteria for establishing domestic partnerships - including a list of documented evidence. For instance, a marriage certificate from another state or commonwealth that recognizes same-sex marriage would be considered documentary evidence. The act would become invalid should Pennsylvania or a high court decision make it unnecessary.

PFLAG Erie update

from Alex Sphon, President PFLAG Erie and Crawford Counties will be accepting new members in 2014. If you or a loved one are interested in a support group of your peers please contact Alex Sphon at (814) 367-3311 or by email at pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com.

Josh Szczesny of Marriage Equality for PA takes tickets at the group’s “Noodles for Equality “ fundraiser Dec. 7, with a little help from his friend. Photo by Mike Mahler PFLAG Erie and Crawford Counties is seeking co-sponsors for their spring screening of the documentary Bridegroom. This heartbreaking film tells the true story of two men whose life together was cut short when one died in a tragic accident and his husband was forced to fight for recognition as a surviving spouse. There is no cost for co-sponsoring organizations, just a committment to help bring members to the screening. If your group is interested, please contact PFLAG president Alex Sphon at 814-368-3311 or pflag.erie. crawford@gmail.com

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Meadville City Council offers domestic partner benefits to Meadville city employees.........1 PFLAG Erie update..........................................1 Board Members sought for NW PA Pride........3 Hollywood Costume Exhibition to Open at the Dykeman Young Gallery............................4 14th Annual Lake Erie Gala..............................5 HOLIDAY CARE CAB ...................................6 461-TAXI (8294)................................................6 Wedding Announcement..................................6 Marriage Equality for PA collects 205 lbs for Food Drive.................................................6 “Noodles for Equality” brings together food, friends and generosity................................6 Calendar............................................................7 Online Contests................................................11

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Community News Board Members sought for NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc

from NW PA Pride Alliance Board of Directors NWPA Pride Alliance is looking for applicants to fill positions with our board of directors. We are looking for people who want to become more involved with the LGBT community, working with our members to extend outreach to the community as a whole. Board members organize events within the community, represent the LGBT community at local events, and work with local businesses and organizations to raise awareness of LGBT issues. If you are interested, please send a resume that outlines your experience and qualifications by January 1, 2014 to president@nwpapride.org or NW PA Pride Alliance Inc., 1115 W 7th St, Erie PA 16502. If you have any questions, contact Michael Mahler at (814) 456-9833

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Hollywood Costume Exhibition to Open at the Dykeman Young Gallery

from Dykeman Young Gallery The Dykeman Young Gallery is proud to present Hollywood Costumes Selections from the Dykeman Young Collection, a unique exhibition showcasing costumes from more than 50 films including Across The Universe, Catch Me If You Can, Chicago, O Brother Where Art Thou, Austin Powers, Walk The Line, and Kinsey. With this exhibition, the Dykeman Young Gallery gives the greater Jamestown area a special behind-the-scenes look at the art of costume design and its powerful role in filmmaking. The exhibit is a fundraiser for the newly merged Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and Evergreen Health Services (formerly AIDS Community Services). As visitors journey through the exhibition, they travel to various times and places experiencing the history, drama and comedy all over again, while simultaneously learning about what goes into crafting

the perfect costume. The Dykeman Young Collection is known in Hollywood for its impressive inventory of elegant evening wear, as well as its daytime wear, character wear and 20th century workwear. Academy Awardwinning costume designer Ann Roth (The English Patient) described the Dykeman Young Collection as “high quality, genuinely authentic,with fabulous variety.” Oscar-winning Designer Albert Wolsky (Bugsy and All That Jazz) said that he “wouldn’t think of doing a period picture without visiting the Dykeman Young Collection. It’s a secure “go to” resource - in mint condition.” The show runs from December 16 through January 15. Admission is $6.00 and the gallery is open from 1-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Advance sale tickets are available 2nd Floor Emporium at the Dykeman Young Gallery. The Dykeman Young Gallery is located at 100 E. 2nd St., Jamestown, NY. Please call 716.483.5772 for more information.

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Community News 14th Annual Lake Erie Gala

by Melanie Shubitowski, President – Erie Sisters 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. This year’s Gala saw near record attendance, drawing transgenders and their spouses/significant others from as far as Denver, Colorado. Spousal and first timer attendance was at an all time high. The Gala featured tours to area wineries and other local attractions, fine meals and entertainment. On Wednesday, the ladies went to “All That Glitters” on E. 8th Street for discount shopping, wine and cheese, and a demonstration of various ways to wear scarves and other accessories. After shopping, we had dinner at El Toro Loco. Thursday saw a tour of two wineries and the Erie Brewing Company, and a performance after dinner that evening of “Whose Line is it Anyway” by the local performance group, “In All Seriousness.” Friday’s tours included more wineries and a tour of the Erie

Art Museum. After dinner that evening, entertainment featured local hypnotist, Devin Knight. Dinners at the Avalon Thursday and Friday were themed. Thursday was a Sock Hop, and Friday was biker night, with prizes given to those deemed best dressed for the themes. The Gala attracted many vendors from the region, selling cosmetics, clothing, wigs, and other items. Saturday saw a return of the fashion show, with girls modeling attired in various categories, and our annual Glitter Ball capped off the week’s events on Saturday night. The Erie Sisters has enjoyed exponential growth over the past several years, due largely to our new website launched four years ago at http://eriesisters.ning. com. With over 1200 site members worldwide now, we look forward to what 2014 will bring us.

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Community News Marriage Equality for PA collects 205 lbs for Food Drive

from Marriage Equality for PA The Erie County Chapter of ME4PA (Marriage Equality for Pennsylvania) held their first statewide food drive, Nov 1-25 2013, The drive 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. Please check out www.me4pa.org for news, updates, how to volunteer and to donate.

“Noodles for Equality” brings together food, friends and generosity

from Marriage Equality for PA On December 8th, Marriage Equality for PA 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. Info: www.me4pa.org

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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. Jayson, 30, holds a Doctor of Theology Degree from St. John’s Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and serves the affirming congregation of The Upper Room of Ashtabula, Ohio as Senior Pastor. He also works for Signature Health in Ashtabula, Ohio and is employed as a Chemical Dependency/ Dual Diagnosis Case Manager. Steven, 32, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Union Institute of University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is employed as a State Tested Nursing Assistant at Pine Grove Healthcare Center in Geneva, Ohio. Steven and Jayson currently reside in Unionville, Ohio at Steven’s childhood home with their 8 year old Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix dog, named Bextor.

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Calendar Detailed calendar listings in our online calendar www.eriegaynews.com

Dec 16-Jan 15 - Hollywood Costumes Selections from the Dykeman Young Collection 100 E. 2nd St., Jamestown, NY, info716.483.5772. Fundraiser for the newly-merged Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and Evergreen Health Services (formerly AIDS Community Services). $6 admission, open 1-7 p.m., Mon-Sat. A unique exhibition showcasing costumes from more than 50 films. Visit reglenna.com Dec 18 (Wed) - “Blue Is The Warmest Color” screening by Film Society of NW PA (Erie Art Museum, 411 State St, Erie, PA) 6 PM. Admission $5 Highly-acclaimed French film about a teenage girl’s first romance. Phone: (814) 459-5477. Browse to www. filmsocietynwpa.org. Dec 20 (Fri) - Zone Christmas Drag Show (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) Check out your favorite Zone Divas as they put on their annual Christmas Drag Show. P(814) 452-0125. TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. www.thezonedanceclub.com/. Dec 20 (Fri) - Cookie Bake off (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) $5 cover, BYOB. Phone: (724) 602-8447. Email: JoshuaSean2009@aol.com. Browse to www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Dec 21 (Sat) - Christmas Gift Exchange (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) $5 cover.BYOB. (724) 602-8447. JoshuaSean2009@aol.com. www. facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Dec 22 (Sun) - Christian Spiritualist Church of Erie Candlelight Service (Erepa Groto, 3828 Washington Ave, Erie, PA) 10 AM. Contact: Rev. Art Zeiber. Email: cscerie@csc.org. Browse to www.facebook.

com/cscerie. Dec 24 - 25 (Tue - Wed) - Zone Open for Christmas Eve, Christmas Night 133 W 18th St, Erie),Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: TheZoneDanceClub@aol. com. Browse to www.thezonedanceclub.com/. Dec 27 (Fri) - Bear Bar Night (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 11 PM. Join the Bears at the Zone for our monthly Bear Bar Night. Please note that we are having both Bears Do Dinner and Bear Bar Night! Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 4462327. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to www. drenchedfur.com. Dec 27 (Fri) - Christmas Ball (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) $5 cover, BYOB. Phone: (724) 602-8447. Email: JoshuaSean2009@aol.com. Browse to www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Dec 28 (Sat) - TransFamily of Erie Support Group meets 2 - 5pm at Mental Health Association of NW PA (1101 Peach St. Erie, PA) Contact: Caitlyn Strohmeyer. (814) 823-1969. caitlyn_xpress@verizon.net. Browse to https://www.facebook.com/TransfamilyOfErie

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Calendar Dec 28 (Sat) - Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Erie Sisters is a local transgender support group that provides support and encouragement for both MTF and FTM transgender individuals. The group meets for discussion the fourth Saturday of each month at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church; 7180 Perry Hwy Erie PA, followed by dinner at a local restaurant and dancing at The Zone Dance Club. Phone: (440) 265-8191. Email: shub1@suite224.net. Browse to http://eriesisters.ning.com/. Dec 28 (Sat) - Christmas Drag Show (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) $5 cover, BYOB Phone: (724) 602-8447. JoshuaSean2009@aol.com. Browse to www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Dec 31 – Community Board Game Night – New Year’s Eve edition! Community United Church 1011 W 38, Erie. Join us for the most fun you can have for $5. 10PM to 1 AM. Nonsmoking and nonalcoholic for your enjoyment. All are welcome - youth under 18 must have a guardian.

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Dec 31 (Tue) - Zone Presents New Year’s Eve Bash (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA Join us for the best Gay New Year’s Eve celebration in town! Food buffet, dancing, party favors and hats, ball drop on TV screens and champagne toast at midnight! Don’t miss your chance to ring in New Year right here at the Zone! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: TheZoneDanceClub@ aol.com. Browse to www.thezonedanceclub.com/. Dec 31 (Tue) - M & J’s Grand Re-Opening New Years Eve Party (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) Drag show, food. $15 adv/$20 door. BYOB all mixers and pop sold at the lounge. Open 8:30-2:00 a.m. Phone: (724) 602-8447. Email: JoshuaSean2009@ aol.com.www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge. Jan 3 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour) (Location TBA) 6 PM - 8 PM. G2H2/Erie takes place every month in a new location around town, providing GLBT professionals, and our colleagues and friends, the opportunity to meet, network or just hang out. Sign up for the email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com. Jan 5 (Sun) - PFLAG Butler meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., Butler, PA) 5 PM. PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays). PFLAG is a great way to help make Butler a welcoming and safe community for everyone. Contact: Joshua Crawford. Phone: (724) 602-8447. Email: president@pflagbutler.com. www.pflagbutler.com. Jan 6 (Mon) - Real Time (Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA) 6-8 PM. Real Time is for LGBTQ friends and allies (ages 14-21) who reject negative labels and want to overcome difficulties in a positive way. Everyone faces tough situations at home, at school and around town. But no one should ever be bullied or harassed for who they are. Real Time is

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Calendar about finding ways to deal with tough times. Real Time is about taking care of yourself and standing up for others. Fun, food, friends, free! Check it out at PersadErie, 1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Contact: Leann Romitti. (412) 538-7862. lromitti@persadcenter.org. Jan 8 (Wed) - R U 1 Too? / an LGBTQ chat group (Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, 31 Water St., Suite 7, Jamestown, NY) 7-8 PM. LGBTQ group for the Community in Jamestown and the Southern Tier. This is an in-person group...nothing cyber with this group except the notice on Facebook. Topics of support will vary week to week depending on the wishes of those in attendance. This group will regularly meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Info: Steven @ 716-661-9044 Phone: (716) 661-9044. Email: chautauquamha@gmail.com. Jan 11 (Sat) - LBT Women go to Mercyhurst women’s hockey vs. Cornell (Mercyhurst University - Mercyhurst Ice Center, 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA) 2 PM. $4 admission. Contact: Kim. Phone: (814) 3149512. Email: ErieBeans@aol.com. Jan 11 (Sat) - Second Annual Mr. & Miss Jamestown Snowflake Pageant by Sabrina White & Co. and Veronyca’s Showgirls (Rockin’ Ricks, 543 Spittler Lane, Limestone, NY) 9 PM. $6 cover. Pageant open to women, men, queens, and kings, winner receives crown, cash, and flowers. Phone: (702) 505-4771. Browse to www.myspace.com/rockinricks. Jan 12 (Sun) - LBT Women meets - PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION (Brew Ha Ha, 2612 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 12 PM. After the meeting, go to the Erie Art Museum. It is free admission day. Contact: Kim. Phone: (814) 314-9512. Venue Phone: (814) 833-2739. Email: ErieBeans@aol.com. Jan 13 (Mon) - Deadline for Erie Gay News February 2014 print edition Erie Gay News, 1115 W 7th St,

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Calendar Erie, PA. Issue released evening of Jan 21. (814) 4569833. info@eriegaynews.com. www.eriegaynews.com. Jan 13 (Mon) - PFLAG Erie/Crawford County meets (Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway, Erie, PA) Support group for parents, friends and families of gay, lesbian and transgendered people. Meets 2nd Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM. Contact: Alex Sphon. Phone: (814) 367-3311. Email: pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com. Jan 15 (Wed) - GEAE 3rd Wednesday Happy Hour (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry, Erie) 5-8PM. 866) 229-1974. info@gmail.com. http://greatereriealliance. com/. Jan 17 (Fri) - Bear Bar Night (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 11 PM. Come out and join the Bear at the Zone for our monthly Bear Bar Night. Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: info@drenchedfur. com. Browse to www.drenchedfur.com. Jan 18 (Sat) - LBT Women go to Erie Otters Hockey Game (Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St, Erie, ) 7

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Jan 22 (Wed) - LBT Women go to Gannon Women’s Basketball (Gannon University, Erie, PA) 5:30 PM. Free. Contact: Kim. Phone: (814) 314-9512. Email: ErieBeans@aol.com. Jan 22 (Wed) - R U 1 Too? / an LGBTQ chat group for Chautauqua Co. Info: Steven @ 716-661-9044 Jan 25 (Sat) - TransFamily of Erie Support Group meets (Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, 1101 Peach St, Erie, PA) Contact: Caitlyn Strohmeyer. Phone: (814) 823-1969. Jan 25 (Sat) - Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Phone: (440) 265-8191 Jan 26 (Sun) - 4th Annual Crime Victim Center Cornhole Tournament Details at www.cvcerie.org . Jan 30 - Inaugural poet Richard Blanco at Allegheny College First Latino, first immigrant, first openly gay and youngest person to be inaugural poet for the United States. Blanco will speak at Allegheny College’s Ford Chapel in Meadville PA at 7 p.m. Free.

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