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September 2017 - Issue 262 October 2003

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Regional GSA set to begin this school year from Greater Erie Alliance for Equality

Thanks to two generous grants from Erie Insurance and Erie Community Foundation, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE) is set to start a new program for LGBTQ youth. Students from area high schools and colleges are invited to participate in the Regional GSA Project hosted by GEAE and area professionals. What is a GSA? A GSA is a student-run organization that helps LGBTQ youth and allies navigate their rights, give them support, and network with organizations and leaders who will help them. It’s also a great way to meet new friends and take valuable knowledge and skills back to your schools. How will the organization operate? Most of our meetings will take place at GEAE’s location on West 10th Street. For students who are unable to get regular transportation, we will have free bus passes to help them. This summer and fall we are looking for student leaders and presenters. Check out GEAE’s website for additional information and to contact us if you are interested in participating. Visit greatereriealliance.com

Zone Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend Oct 13-15

from Zone Dance Club Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend will take place October 13-15 at The Zone. Baked goods and and action Friday, Saturday, and early Sunday before the show! Times TBA Halloween theme for the breast cancer weekend: “Save a BOO-B” Times TBA The Zone is at 133 W. 18th, Erie PA (814) 4520125. FB: The Zone

30 AT ERIE COUNTY HIV TASK FORCE HIV AWARENESS WALK On July 31, Erie County HIV Task Force hosted its first HIV Awareness Walk. The event was attended by about 30 people and stepped off from the parking lot of the Erie Bayfront Convention Center, 2 Sassafras Pier, Erie PA, to the Bicentennial Tower at the foot of Dobbins Landing and back. The event included kids and people with their dogs. Everyone had a great time for a good cause. Photo by Michael Mahler

In This Issue...

Regional GSA set to begin this school year......1 Zone Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend Oct 13-15............................................................1 30 at Erie County HIV TaskForce HIV Awareness Walk...................................................1 Pride Alliance Contingent in Edinboro Homecoming Parade info....................................3 GEAE Intersections of Equality Symposium on Oct 12-13................................................3 Sneakers reopens after fire ...............................3 Condom Distribution Program Marks One Year Anniversary........................................4 Common Ground date changed to Sep 23.......4 Erie County Suicide Task Force Prevention Conference on Sept 6.................................5 NW PA Pride LGBT info table at Blues and Jazz Fest ....................................................6 TransFamily of NW PA Picnic ........................6 PFLAG Butler holds annual picnic .................6 Calendar............................................................7 Daily Beast Does feature on Tyler Titus..........8 Online Contests................................................11

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Community News Pride Alliance Contingent in Edinboro Homecoming Parade info from NW PA Pride Alliance

Please note that NW PA Pride Alliance will have a walking contingent in Edinboro University ‘s Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 14. This year’s theme is “Superheroes.” If you would like to march with us, please get in touch with Michael Mahler at mmahler@nwpapride.org.

GEAE Intersections of Equality Symposium on Oct 12-13 from Greater Erie Alliance for Equality

The Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE) will host the 2017 Intersections of Equality professional development Symposium: Increasing LGBT Competency in Care for Seniors, on Thursday and Friday October 12-13. The event will bring together health professionals and allies whose work seeks to improve the lives of older adults in our communities. Through the professional development portion of the symposium on Friday from 8am-5pm, GEAE will educate professionals on the unique perspectives needed when working with older adults with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations as they approach retirement, enjoy their golden years, and prepare for estate planning, long-term care, and end of life decisions. The Thursday evening segment of the symposium will be a community-orientated event that will include a screening of the documentary Major! and a panel discussion of area professionals. Both days are priced separately. The symposium will be held at the Manufacturers Association Conference Center 2171 W 38th St, Erie, PA. GEAE will regularly update our page with meeting times and activity schedules. Tickets will be available at the end of August at greatereriealliance.com

Sneakers reopens after fire

Sneakers, a longtime gay bar in Jamestown NY, reopened on August 15, a month after a fire inside the bar. The owner believes that this was NOT a hate crime. The fire was contained on the first floor, and did not affect the apartments on the second floor. Sneakers is at 100 Harrison Street, Jamestown NY. (716) 484-8816 FB: Sneakers Bar © 2017 EGN

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Community News Condom Distribution Program Marks One Year Anniversary

by Laura Beckes, BS, CHES HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhea rates continue to rise n Erie County, Pennsylvania. The Erie County Department of Health and the Erie County HIV Task Force responded to this problem by introducing the Condom Distribution Program (CDP) which was launched on August 22, 2016. This initiative increases the accessibility and availability of free condoms with the goal of normalizing condom use and thereby decreasing HIV and STD transmission in the community. The program includes several strategies: • Multiple condom distribution sites where people can obtain condoms free of charge throughout Erie County. • A social marketing campaign, which includes information on STDs and HIV, and locations where to get condoms and STD & HIV testing. • A traditional marketing campaign, which includes flyers and news releases.

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Distribution sites throughout the county are provided with condoms, lubricants, bags and signage designating them as distribution sites and include health centers, barber shops, drug & alcohol centers, tattoo parlors, and community-based organizations. Individuals can go to any distribution site to request condoms and will be given a confidential bag of 12 condoms. The CDP includes multiples sites in Erie County’s highest risk neighborhoods. Surveillance maps provided by the PA Department of Health were used to target areas with a high prevalence of STDs and HIV. Outreach was then conducted to businesses and nontraditional venues in these neighborhoods to become a distribution center. The initiative initially signed on 15 distribution sites and has increased to 25 sites since the launch date. To date, 31,384 condoms have been distributed to individuals in Erie County. The CDP was nationally recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and was awarded the 2017 Achievement Award in the Health Category. This annual award recognizes innovation that enhances services for residents. For a map of distribution and testing sites please go to www.eriecountypa.gov//county-services/healthdepartment/health-news/condom-distribution-sites. Or link to it from EGN website.

Common Ground date changed to Sep 23 from Whispering Lake Grove

Whispering Lake Grove, ADF invites you to join us September 23rd at St. Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Rd, Erie PA in Erie, PA for “Common Ground”. We are celebrating our religious diversity while honoring our community. We will feature workshops, presentations of ritual, food, vendors, music, and more! Gates open at 10:00am and continue until 9:00pm. Any donations made through our auctions will benefit local organizations such as Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Center. Check us out online at www.wlg-adf.org or contact us at grollwynn72@hotmail.com.

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Community News Erie County Suicide Task Force Prevention Conference on Sept 6

from Erie County Suicide Prevention Task Force Do you know someone who is depressed, having thoughts of suicide? Have you lost a family member, colleague, friend, client or student to suicide? Have you always wanted to learn more about the topic? Erie County Suicide Prevention Task Force (ECSPTF) is proud to announce our 4th annual Erie County Suicide Prevention Conference with a focus on LGBTQ and youth suicide. The event is on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the Ambassador Hotel & Conference Center, 7794 Peach Street, Erie, PA. See the online version of this article for the registration form.The morning begins with our plenary speaker Michaila Devore - a 17 year old student at Saegertown High School. She holds the title of Miss Moraine State Outstanding Teen 2016 and Miss Laurel Highlands 2016. Michaila will explain her program “Powerless to Powerful” where she talks openly about bullying and its connection to suicide among teens and youth. Our afternoon is launched with our KEYNOTE Speaker—Dr. Melanie Dunbar Dr. Dunbar is an Erie native who has been in the Behavioral Health field for over 15 years. As a psychologist and licensed professional counselor, her experience has encompassed community, school and home based services, community mental health and private practice. She is currently the Director of Behavioral Health at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie. We welcome educators, counselors, students, therapists, directors, nurses, physicians, and all other professional and clinical staff to attend. Scholarships are available – see registration forms at the online version of this article or email Loretta Swartwood: loretta.swartwood@gmail.com

Find on Facebook: FB: Erie County Suicide Prevention Coalition Workshops include: • • • • • • • •

Morning Tyler Titus: “Addressing Suicide Risks in the LGBTQ+ Population” Dr. Mandy Fauble: “Attitudes, Perspectives, & Ethics in Suicide Prevention” – Part I Deneé Breter: “A Mother’s Perspective – Before, During & After an Attempt” Lyell Cook: “Erie County Suicide Statistics” Afternoon: Jennifer Sikora: “Reducing Risks for Suicide Contagion in Youth” Dr. Mandy Fauble: “Attitudes, Perspectives, & Ethics in Suicide Prevention” – Part II Caitlyn Strohmeyer: “Transgender & Suicidal Risks” Robin Archer: “Supervision of Clinicians Working with Suicidal Clients”

Erie County Suicide Prevention Task Force 4th Annual Conference

Ambassador Conference Center 7792 Peach Street September 6, 2017 Registration at 7:30 AM Conference 8:30 AM – 4 :00 PM 6 hours CEU available Plenary: Michaila Devore Keynote – Dr. Melanie Dunbar GLBTQ Workshops by T.J. Titus and Caitlyn Strohmeyer Mandy Fauble – Ethics Part I and II Email Loretta Swartwood for flyer and registration: loretta.swartwood@gmail.com

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NW PA PRIDE ALLIANCE HAS LGBT INFO TABLE AT BLUES AND JAZZ FEST NW PA Pride Alliance once again had an LGBT info table at the Erie Art Museum’s Blues and Jazz Fest, which was held August 4-6, 2017,in Frontier Park, Erie PA. This year was the 25th for the popular festival, which draws thousands. Photo: Andrea Shaffer

TRANSFAMILY OF NWPA PICNIC Saturday, July 29, TransFamily of NW PA celebrated their five year anniversary with a picnic at the Erie Zoo, 423 W. 38th. (Above, Melanie Shubitowski). The event featured a potluck picnic and great times with members and allies. Local TV news stopped out to cover the event. More photos on our website. Photo: Mike Mahler

PFLAG Butler holds annual picnic

On Sunday, July 30, PFLAG Butler held their annual Rainbow Community Picnic at Alameda Park Pavilion #3, Butler PA, Friends enjoyed a delicious potluck buffet, great times, a pinata for the kids, and wonderful friends. The chapter meets the second Thursday of the month at Butler Area Public Library from 5 to 7 PM.

AA Meeting Live & Let Live is an LGBTQAfriendly AA meeting that meets every Sunday, at 7PM, at Community United Church, 1011 West 38th St., Erie, PA. For more information, visit www.aaeriepa.org. 6

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

Aug 25 - 27 (Fri - Sun) - Cowboy Weekend - 400 Block Party (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) www.jonespond.com. Aug 26 (Sat) - 25th Annual Erie Pride Picnic (Presque Isle State Park, Rotary Pavilion, Erie, PA). Contact: Alex Sphon. (814) 314-9075. president@ nwpapride.org. www.nwpapride.org. Aug 26 (Sat) - Foam Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) www.campdavispa.com. Aug 26 (Sat) - Erie Sisters & Brothers Transgender Support Group meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Discussion followed by restaurant dinner and dancing at The Zone (440) 265-8191. eriesisters.ning.com Aug 26 (Sat) - 80’s Night (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) FB: M&J’s Lounge. Aug 27 (Sun) - LBT Women of Erie go to Zabawa Polish Festival (Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2220 Reed St, Erie) 12 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com FB: LBTWOMENOFERIE Sep 1 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour) meets (Location TBA, Erie, PA ) 6 - 8 PM. “providing GLBT professionals, and our colleagues and friends, the opportunity to meet, network or just hang out once a month.”’ Sep 1 - 4 (Fri - Mon) - Labor Day Weekend - Back to Broadway - Welcome to New York (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www. jonespond.com. Sep 2 (Sat) - Toga Party (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) BYOB, membership required, purchase from bartender. FB: M&J’s Lounge. Sep 2 - 4 (Sat - Mon) - Labor Day Holiday Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) Saturday & Sunday Dance, Potluck Dinner (724) 637-2402. info@campdavispa.com. www.campdavispa.com. Sep 6 (Wed) - 4th Annual Erie County Suicide Prevention Conference (Ambassador Banquet & Conference Center, 7792 Peach St., Erie, PA) 8:30 AM - 4 PM. Focus on LGBTQ and youth suicide. Information from both professionals and advocates for suicide prevention. See article page 5. Contact: © 2017 EGN

Mandy Fauble. mandy.fauble@shbh.org. FB: Erie County Suicide Prevention Coalition Sep 8- Moonlight on the Bay Gala (Perry Monument, Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA) 6:30-9:30PM “CVC’s signature event, a black-tie gala outside at beautiful Perry Monument, Presque Isle State Park.... Tickets $100. Moonlight on the Bay is an event to raise much-needed money to continue providing free services to the men, women, and children impacted by sexual assault, abuse, or other crimes in Erie County. www.cvcerie.org Sep 8 - 10 (Fri - Sun) - Friends and Family Weekend - Costume Ball (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www.jonespond.com. Sep 9 (Sat) - Skirt Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. info@ campdavispa.com. www.campdavispa.com. Sep 9 (Sat) - Erie LGBT Rainbow Alliance meets (Lake Erie Counseling Associates, 301 W 10th St, Erie, PA) 1-3 PM. Co-facilitators: Chelsea Nicole, Dale Allgeier, LCSW. (814) 455-4009. ErieLGBTRainbow-

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Calendar Alliance@gmail.com Sep 9 (Sat) TransFamily of Meadville Transgender Support Group (CHAPS Building, first floor, 944 Liberty St., Meadville, PA) 2-5 PM. Contact: Linda Thomas. imhzwoman4586@msn.com. (814) 232-1778 FB: Transfamily of NWPA. Sep 9 (Sat) - Bar Bingo ((M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) BYOB, membership required, purchase from bartender. FB: M&J’s Lounge. Sep 10 (Sun) - Aging With Pride meets (Lake Erie Counseling Associates, 301 W 10th St, Erie, PA) 4 - 6 PM. (814) 455-4009. daleallgeier@outlook.com. Sep 10 (Sun) - Full Spectrum Transgender Support Group meets (St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH) 6 PM - 8 PM. www.unitycom-

munityfoundation.org/ Sep 10 & 17 (Sat) - “NT Live: Angels in America” (Mercyhurst University, Erie PA) mercyhurst.edu Sep 11 (Mon) - TransFamily of Warren Transgender Support Group meets (Jefferson DeFrees Family Center - Hawke Room, 207 2nd Ave, Warren, PA) 6 - 8 PM. Contact: Monica (814) 730-0021. yankees.jeter@ yahoo.com. FB: Transfamily of NWPA. Sep 12 (Tue) - Youngstown PFLAG meets (St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH ) 6:30 PM. Contact: Marguerite youngstownareapflag@ gmail.com. www.youngstownpflag.org Sep 13 (Wed) - Bears Do Dinner #51 - Lucky Louie’s (Lucky Louie’s Beer and Wieners, 8238 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA) 6:30 PM. “Join the Bears for a casual dinner of food and conversation! Dinner is on your own.” Contact: Gary Snyder. (814) 446-2327. info@ drenchedfur.com. www.drenchedfur.com. Sep 14 (Thu) - PFLAG Butler meets (Butler Area Public Library, 218 N McKean St, Butler, PA) 5 PM - 7 PM. (724) 290-9674 . president@pflagbutler.com.

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Calendar www.pflagbutler.com Sep 15 (Fri) - Deadline for Erie Gay News October 2017 print edition Sep 15 - 17 (Fri - Sun) - Halloween Weekend - The Walking Dead (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www.jonespond.com. Sep 16 (Sat) - Camo/Military Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA ) (724) 637-2402. info@campdavispa.com. www.campdavispa.com. Sep 16 (Sat) - 70’s Night (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) BYOB, membership required, purchase from bartender. FB: M&J’s Lounge. Sep 17 (Sun) - Michelle Michaels presents FACE Drag Show (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 11 PM. Don’t miss a fun-filled night of great entertainment with all of your favorite drag queens, new drag queens and special guests. FB: The Zone Sep 18 (Mon) - National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day www.theaidsinstitute.org Sep 19 (Tue) - Crawford Area LGBT+ meets (Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville, 346 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA) 7 PM. Contact: Randy HerbertWeed. (814) 724-6736. meadvillepflag@gmail.com. Sep 21 (Thu) - Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E Jefferson St, Butler PA, PA) 1 PM. (412) 518-1515. FB: Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network Sep 22 - 24 (Fri - Sun) - Movie’s Camp Y.E.T.I. Euchre Tournament - Mega Bingo (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) I (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www.

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Calendar jonespond.com. Sep 23 (Sat) - Football Fantasy Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. info@campdavispa.com. www.campdavispa.com. Sep 23 (Sat) - Common Ground (St. Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Rd, Erie, PA) 10 AM - 8 PM. Pagan Pride fest. Includes classes and vendors. Contact: Rev. Christopher Temple. (814) 720-1560. grollwynn72@ hotmail.com. www.whisperinglakegrove.org. Sep 23 (Sat) - TransFamily of NWPA (Erie) Transgender Support Group meets (Crime Victim Center of Erie County, 125 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 2 - 5 PM. Contact: Caitlyn (814) 823-1969. Caitlynxpress@gmail. com. FB: Transfamily of NWPA Sep 23 (Sat) - TransFamily of Titusville Transgender Support Group meets (YWCA Activities Building, 212 N. Franklin St, Titusville, PA) 3 - 6 PM. Contact: Matthew Miller. (814) 758-8885. mjmiller814758@gmail.com. FB: Transfamily of NWPA Sep 23 (Sat) - Erie Sisters & Brothers Transgender Support Group meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA) 7 PM.

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Discussion followed by dinner restaurant and dancing at The Zone (440) 265-8191. eriesisters.ning.com Sep 23 (Sat) - End of Summer Party (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) BYOB, membership required, purchase from bartender. FB: M&J’s Lounge. Sep 26 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Lake Erie Counseling, 301 W 10th St, Erie, PA 7 PM. Contact: Mike (814) 456-9833. info@ eriegaynews.com. www.eriegaynews.com. Sep 27 (Wed) - National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day #NGMHAAD Sep 28 (Thu) - “Will & Grace” 2017 Season Premiere 9pm on NBC Sep 28 (Thu) - Bernadette Peters (Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, Erie PA) 7:30pm Sep 29 - Oct 1 (Fri - Sun) - Closing Weekend Thanks for a great season (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www.jonespond.com. Sep 30 (Sat) - Country Western Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. info@campdavispa.com. www.campdavispa.com. Sep 30 (Sat) - Drag Show (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) FB: M&J’s Lounge. Oct TBA - Rocky Horror 2017: the Last Floor show (PACA 1505 State, Erie PA) “Posting dates and presale tickets very soon. I’m shivering….how ’bout you?”

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paca1505.com Oct 10 (Tue) - Dining Out for Life WNY (Various western New York restaurants) An annual dining fundraising event raising money for AIDS service organizations. Benefits Evergreen Health Services. For participating restaurants, close to you, go to Contact: Rob or Rachel (716) 847-2441 www.diningoutforlife. com/wny FB: Dining Out For Life - Western New York Oct 12-13 (Thu-Fri) - 2017 Intersections of Equality Professional Development Symposium: Increasing LGBT Competency in Care for Seniors (Manufacturers Association Conference Center, W. 38th Street, Erie PA). Tickets and info greatereriealliance.com Oct 13 - 15 (Fri - Sun) - 12th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) “Baked goods and action Friday, Saturday, and early Sunday before the show! Halloween theme for the breast cancer weekend: Save a BOO-B” (814) 452-0125. FB: The Zone Oct 20 (Fri) - Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus: “Fallin’ In Love” (Kenmore Presbyterian Church, Buffalo NY). “A portion of concert proceeds to benefit Kenmore Presbyterian’s community-based projects.” buffalogaymenschorus.com Oct 27 (Fri) - “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (Reg Lenna Center For The Arts, 116 East 3rd St., Jamestown, NY) “This is an audience participation showing of the 1975 classic.” reglenna.com Nov 7 (Tue) - “An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin” (Mercyhurst University, Erie PA) miac.mercyhurst.edu Nov 15-19 (Wed-Sun) - Lake Erie Gala Clarion Hotel (2800 W. 8th Erie PA). Sponsored by Erie Sisters & Brothers. http://eriesisters.ning.com Nov 16 (Thu) - Broadway in Erie: “Kinky Boots” (War ner Theatre, Erie PA) 7:30 PM www. erieevents.com Nov 20 (Mon) - International Transgender Day of Remembrance https://tdor.info

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