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Gainesville Pride Parade and Festival 2013 a Big Success On October 26th the North Central Florida LGBTQ community came together once again to celebrate our diversity and unity at the annual Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Gainesville. The parade kicked off at 12:00 p.m. at University Avenue and West 7th Street with contingents such as the giant UCG puppet and floats from as far away as Jacksonville. As parade Grand Marshals we were pleased to have our Spirit of Pride Award winners Johnny Ibanez-dePaz, Flo Turcotte and Helen Warren. Sue Eichner represented the Human Rights Council of North Central Florida, winner of the Spirit of Pride Organization of the Year award. The entrance of the parade at University and East 1st Street kicked off the festival in the Bo Diddley Community Plaza. Over 100 vendors and entertainment on the plaza stage from 1 to 9 p.m. provided festival goers with plenty to do and see. Attendance at the festival and parade is estimated at 5000 and our vendor space expanded to include the street in front of the Supervisor of Elections and the Hampton Inn. PCCNCF would like to thank Clare for taking photos of the event, Michelle, Patricia, Helen, Pixie and students from UF for helping with setup: Janardana, Helen, and Flo for staffing the Pride booth: and Pixie, Flo, and Helen for assisting with breakdown. These awesome community events would not be possible without our great volunteers, vendor and entertainers. If you would like to be part of the 2014 Pride Days events please contact us at pridectr@bellsouth.net. The planning starts now.
Cover: This month’s artist prefers to remain anonymous but she says her photos was taken at a cotton field in Cordele, GA.
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In the Spotlight Holly Near Activist, singer, and songwriter Holly Near (b. 1949) began her career as an actress, appearing in numerous plays, films, and television episodes, but her passionate commitment to social change led her to focus her artistic talents primarily on politically-themed music. The prolific Near founded alternative record label Redwood Records in 1972 to promote music from feminist and politically conscious artists worldwide. To date she has released twenty albums of her own. She even performed at the first Michigan Womyn's Music Festival in 1976 where she outed herself as a lesbian. (excerpt from www.glbtq.com) Page 2
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FREE IQuit Smoking Cessation Seminars You didn’t come out to die of lung cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 30,000 LGBT people die each year from tobacco-related diseases. Around 70% of current tobacco users want to quit, but few know there are free programs to help. IQuit with AHEC, in partnership with Suwannee River AHEC and Tobacco Free Florida, will be hosting FREE classes. The classes will be the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm8:00pm in November, December, and January (Nov 12th, Dec 10th, Jan 14th). Tools to Quit at the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is a two-hour LGBT-friendly seminar where you’ll get information on how to select and get ready for your quit date! You’ll learn about what triggers you to smoke, dip, or chew, and how to handle withdrawal symptoms. The program offers free nicotine patches, lozenges, and/or gum (while supplies last), as well as follow-up support. We are here to help you break free from your tobacco addiction. Call to register: 866-341-2730 or visit our website for more information: www.ahectobacco.com
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Cheryl LaMay, the Last Days. by Woody Blue When Cheryl got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in mid-June, she made a decision to do her damndest to fight it. She had recently gotten into a lover relationship with Carol Gordon and was experiencing the joys of falling in love. Carol and her were very compatible and Cheryl told me, "I have a reason to go on living." With help from friends and medical advisors, she mapped out chemo and radiation treatment schedules, turned in her resignation to the VA, and strategized on how to make it through the difficult journey ahead. I, as well as others, was lucky to be on her support team. We were able to get her to appointments and help out where needed. During this time Cheryl stayed home - gardening, taking walks, cleaning up her affairs and spending time with Carol. Their bond strengthened and both eagerly looked forward to the day when treatments would be over and they could build a life together. Cheryl kept her illness low key, resting a lot and keeping pain pills to a minimum. The chemo treatments started to become rough going in Sept, and after more consultations with family, friends, and doctors, Cheryl agreed to continue them. Unfortunately, the treatments weakened and dehydrated her. She had an overnight stay and a brief comeback at the hospital and returned home. A week and a half later she went to hospice to spend a night and get stabilized. A few days later, she passed. Cheryl had made clear she wanted a green burial, meaning there would be no chemical or foreign matter in the grave, no embalming of the body. The Page 4
burial would have to take place within 24 hours or thereabouts. Some of us had agreed to take on the responsibility of getting the wheels in motion. We began calling people, preparing Cheryl's body for burial, making food, etc. Cheryl was dressed in clothes she'd picked out, including her favorite kayaking hat on her head, and then shrouded in her patchwork quilt, a wedding ring pattern. She stayed at Milam funeral Home for the night. The next day we transported her to Prairie Creek Conservancy in Sandy Cosgrave's van. The burial ceremony was simple and moving. Weed officiated, letting us know when to do what. Sandy led us in ritual, calling in the directions, singing songs, telling stories, all of us sprinkling tobacco, flowers and dirt at the appropriate times. About 50 people attended from the various aspects of Cheryl's life. Carol recounted Cheryl's last moments, peaceful with Carol by her side. The Women's Chorus, Sistersong, sang "It's a Wonderful World." It's nostalgic tone set many of crying and singing along. We sang other songs like, "You can't kill the spirit," "Listen, listen, listen to my heart song" and "Ain't gotta barrel of money." After the ritual, we went to the lodge. It was a potluck and the tables were crammed with wellprepared foods. We mingled in circles, introduced ourselves and ate our food. Many stories were shared among us and there were many favorable comments about the green burial. Everything felt special that day. The weather was sunny; the afternoon was mildly warm. There were sandhill cranes on the lawn by the lodge. All that was a week ago as I write this. Kindred Sisters — November 2013
Throughout this week I've been thinking of Cheryl a lot. When I look at my blooming flowers, when I cook a delicious meal, when I run into any mutual friends, when I run my fingers over her bookcases full of books I see her smiling face. She was a happy person and I imagine she has maintained her sense of adventure in the next world. I miss Cheryl but I'm not sad right now. Being part of Cheryl's support team gave me the opportunity to see other aspects of Cheryl's life. I met her professional colleagues and other friends. I helped launder her sheets and prepared food for her at times. I got to know Carol, Cheryl's partner. Life feels rich and filled with blessings. There were many people who would have liked to attend the burial but couldn't on such short notice. There will be a public memorial for Cheryl, most likely in November at the Pride Center. Plans are still being worked out. For more info, you'll have to contact the Pride Center after November 1 or go to my Facebook Page.
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In Memory of Cheryl by Gayle Bluebird Someone dedicated, On time, Meticulously near Perfect, We will remember her Abundant Gift giving, Fresh fruits, herbs, biscotti, Baked By her own hands Ours would not have Patience for-Faced with her own Loss She found solace In music And plays, Many of us benefited From her invitations; Gifts of tickets, Best of all Her company; The last time An orchestra touted As good we found Tinny and hard on our ears But laughter Was the result And a rain check Invitation I will covet And now turn in for Memories, For what in life we do Not understand, What is taken away is For some good, For a reason We are left to accept.
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Be An Angel…. Sponsor A Child For The Holidays The Guardian Foundation, Inc., on behalf of the Guardian ad Litem Program, is looking for angels to sponsor a child for the holidays. There are over 550 children in the court system in this circuit who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. There are countless others in our community who are at risk. Many of these children will not receive gifts without help from community businesses, churches, organizations and individuals who are willing to sponsor them. To sponsor a child for the holidays, please call Laura at 352-374-3656 (extension 2641) and you will be given information on how to help make the children’s Christmas a wonderful and happy time through your generosity. Note: Gifts must be submitted to the Program by December 9th.
Pride Community Center of North Central Florida Announces our 11th Annual Holiday Party!
December 13th 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join us for the PRIDE & PUNCH Holiday Party at the Community Center at 3131 NW 13th St.
There will be snacks, wine, and nonnon-alcoholic drinks. More importantly, there will be good company and great conversation!
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Congratulations to the 2013 SPIRIT of PRIDE Award Recipients: Johnny Ibanez-dePaz
Helen Warren
Flo Turcotte
Human Rights Council of North Central Florida
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The Old Lady and the Purple Dragon by Julie Ford
“SHADES OF BEIGE” So, the Old Lady was at work the other day… what’s that, kiddies? The Old Lady has a JOB??? Sure she does! You don’t think I’m making a living writing, do you? Ever heard the term “starving artist?” Old people work too. You may have a retired grandpa who works as a bagboy at Publix or an auntie who shelves books at the library, and don’t kid yourself with that crap they give you about “I was bored, I just needed something to get me out of the house.” That’s what Mah-Jongg is for. Truth is, they work because they need the money. You know how hard it is to keep putting gas in the Toyota. They do too. ANY-way (as that cute little Ellen Degeneres says) the Old Lady was working at the drugstore where they persist in assigning her to the bowels of the Cosmetics Department. Now, the Old Lady has never worn makeup in her life – why gild the lily? she figures – so she is totally at sea without a compass here. First, the colors seem calculated to confuse. Did you know that beige comes in shades? There is not just Beige, but also Natural Beige, Medium Beige, Honey Beige, Warm Beige, Tawny Beige, NUDE Beige – that last one makes the Old Lady blush, she wants to keep it behind the counter, it just smacks of public indecency! Conflicting claims are confusing, too. One product promises “maximum shimmer” but another is guaranteed “shine free.” Seems you should shop with a thesaurus. (After I wrote that, the Purple Dragon got very excited – she thinks a thesaurus is a wordy sort of dinosaur, and she demanded to know if dinosaurs get to go shopping then why don’t dragons? I had to tell her that smoking is not permitted inside the store.) But I digress. There is a product called “Age Defying with DNA Advantage Makeup.” Let’s skip the “Age Defying” part – what we’re defying here is logic, ladies – and address the DNA Advantage part. If you really believe that there is human genetic material in that bottle, then I’ve got some lovely waterfront property out in the Okefenokee Subdivision that I’ll sell to you for cheap. “16 Hour Eyeshadow?” The Old Lady is doing well if she can keep her eyes open for 16 straight hours. “Plumping Lipgloss?” What, we’re supposed to have skinny hips but fat lips are okay? Did I miss that memo? Some of this stuff, you can’t even figure out what it’s for. “Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain” – what part of the body do you use that on? And the “Retractable Chubby Crayon” – does this REALLY belong in Cosmetics or should it go with the coloring books over in Toys? There’s also a “Crayon Concealer” that promises to “conceal any imperfection.” The Dragon tried this one, and she informed me disgustedly that there are imperfections in this Page 8
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world that no crayon can conceal. The Old Lady and the Purple Dragon both are intrigued by “Pink Truffle Lip Butter.” It comes as luscious-looking little sticks encased in glittery gold metal containers. The name alone makes you want to gnaw on one. The Dragon is saving up for some “Moon Candy Nail Art.” She’s trying to decide between two colors, Galactic and Cosmic. Concepts as colors? The Old Lady wishes she could show up at THAT creative brainstorming meeting brandishing a book on proper English usage. There’s another line of nail polish with colors called “Let’s Talk” and “Let’s Meet.” The Old Lady found herself searching the box for the third in that series, to no avail. Darn. Maybe “Let’s Hook Up” is kept behind the counter, too. Some makeup offers a “Natural Look.” The Old Lady has some advice for you: wash your face and there’s your Natural Look. Listen to the Old Lady! Kindred Sisters — November 2013
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WhatÊs Happening? Nov 1, 6:30pm: Feminist Friday Come for fun, food, and feminism. To learn, share and express. Sabore, 13005 SW 1st Rd, Newberry. www.gainesvillenow.org Nov 3, 4pm: Wimmin's Movie Night See back cover for details. Nov 10, 2-11pm: Fall Chocolate Night 2013 For those of you who have not been to a "Chocolate Night" it is when we take all of our ice creams out of the case and replace them with 36 different chocolate flavors! Sweet Dreams, 3437 W University Ave, Gainesville. Nov 12, 6-8pm: FREE IQuit Smoking Cessation Seminar “Tools to Quit” at the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is a two-hour LGBT-friendly seminar where you’ll get information on how to select and get ready for your quit date! You’ll learn about what triggers you to smoke, dip, or chew, and how to handle withdrawal symptoms. The program from IQuit with AHEC offers free nicotine patches, lozenges, and/or gum (while supplies last), as well as follow-up support. We are here to help you break free from your tobacco addiction. Call to register: 866-341-2730 or visit our website for more information: www.ahectobacco.com Nov 16, 2-10pm: Cooperation Festival A celebration of local food, music, & community. Admission: $10-$20 (sliding scale). Swallowtail Farm, 17603 NW 276th Ln, Alachua.
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Nov 16, 10-3pm: Fall Natural Foods Gala $1/person admission, $1/food sample ticket (Most samples 1 ticket), entertainment, and garden tours. Drawing held for Water Protection Fund Quilt. Quilt tickets on sale now through drawing. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra, FL (on CR 318, 6.4 miles east of US Hwy 301). 352595-3377, www.cronescradleconserve.com Nov 16-17: Downtown Festival & Art Show The nationally recognized Downtown Festival & Art Show transforms downtown Gainesville into a venue for award-winning artists. For two days, visitors can leisurely stroll through historic downtown and marvel at works from more than 250 of the nation’s most talented artists, who display their original oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolors, captivating sculptures, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics and vivid photography. Bo Diddley Plaza, 200 E University Ave, Gainesville. Nov 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance Transgender Day of Remembrance is an occasion in the LGBT community set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice (transphobia). Nov 20, 11:45am: Lez Do It: Lesbian Sex Unraveled 2.0 How do lesbians have sex? How about lesbian bed death… is it true? Can lesbian sex lead to STD’s? These common questions show how society’s perception of sex is skewed towards the heteronormative viewpoint. Most people define penal/vaginal intercourse as sex, but when it comes to lesbian culture Kindred Sisters — November 2013
WhatÊs Happening? this is not always the case. What are your thoughts? Come join LGBT Affairs and Dr. Laurie Mintz as we discuss the true meaning behind lesbian sex. Dr. Mintz is a tenured Professor of the University of Florida and a psychologist with over twenty 20 years of clinical experience. All are welcome to attend and FREE LUNCH will be served! UF Campus, 411 Peabody Hall, Gainesville. Nov 20, 7pm: “TRANSAMERICA” - Film & Discussion Alachua County Democrats is sponsoring the presentation of the movie “TRANSAMERICA” by Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County on November 20th, the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). TDoR is a day to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of anti-gender violence and acts to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. “TRANSAMERICA” will be shown at the Pride Community Center, 3131 NW 13th St. No admission charge. A discussion about the movie will follow.
Ongoing Events AA Meetings in Gainesville LGBT Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings on Sundays at 7:30pm at Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St. AA Meetings in St. Augustine LGBT AA Meetings held at 7pm on Saturdays at Flagler Hospital in the Alicia room. Buy Local at the Weekly Farm Market! Everything Fresh. Everything Local. Every Sunday, 2-5pm. Fresh baked bread, Farm fresh eggs & produce, Unique ethnic cuisines, Kindred Sisters — November 2013
Homemade soaps, candles, & more! Citizens Co-op Courtyard, 435 S Main St, Gainesville. www.citizensco-op.com Confidential HIV & STD Testing - FREE 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month at 5-7pm at the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St, Gainesville. Drag Bingo Mondays at 9pm at The Jones B-Side Veranda, 203 SW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville Farm Stead Saturday Saturdays, 9am-3pm, at Crones’ Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Pl in Citra, FL. Farm Tours & Organic Produce! 352-5953377 Gainesville Area NOW Gainesville Area National Organization for Women (NOW) hosts Feminist Friday Happy Hours, regular planning meetings, and occasional protests, rallies, programs and tabling events. Please see their website, GainesvilleNOW.org, for more details. Find their flyers at Wild Iris Books & on Campus. Gainesville Area Women’s Network GAWN is the friendliest networking in town. Supportive women gather for lunch, to network & learn from each other & guest speakers. Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. 352-215-1621, www.gawn.org Gaynesville Queer Reading Group Meets 2nd Wednesday every month at 7pm to discuss a book that relates to queerness, including history, theory, fiction, etc. Civic Media Center, 433 S Main St. 352-373-0010 Page 11
WhatÊs Happening? Interweave A group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender individuals & their allies. Meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, 4225 NW 34th St. Potluck, presentation, & discussion. "Just Us" Created for professional women 35+ to meet & mingle. Meets the last Saturday of the month at different restaurants, mostly in Volusia County. Join us for fun & food. "No mess, no men, no fuss, it's "Just Us". Contact Dee, dee1023@yahoo.com Lesbian Readings & Potluck We have a good time together! Come and eat good food, bring something you have written and want to share, and/or come and listen to others read. Some womyn come just to the potluck, some just to the readings, and some to both. It's a lovely, connected evening with a small group of womyn as we share our stories and food. Time: 6:30 Potluck; 7:30 - Readings. Place: TBA. Contact: Madeline 352-335-3138. PFLAG Gainesville PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets monthly (3rd Tuesday) at 7pm to realize our goal of moving equality forward. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Ave. 352-3403770, www.pflaggainesville.org PFLAG Ocala Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6-8pm at the Ocala Public Library (Room B). FMI 352-857-1739.
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“Sister Song” - Women's Choir All are welcome; no experience needed. Rehearsals every Wednesday at 7pm at Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St Ste 62. For more info contact Ruth at 352-538-4927. Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County LGBT Democrats & supporters meet monthly on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6pm at the Alachua County Democratic Hdqtrs, 901 NW 8th Ave #A-3. Transgender Gainesville Discussion Group Meets on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7pm at the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St. Trans* Movie Night Join Spectrum and PCCNCF on the 2nd Friday of each month at 7pm at the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St. spectrumgainesville@yahoo.com What the Animals Tell Me Every Wednesday at 8:30pm Flash Silvermoon hosts a live internet radio show for animal lovers. Listen to the live stream or check the archives later: www.internetvoicesradio.com Youth Discussion Group PCCNCF hosts a weekly “Youth Discussion Group” for GLBT youth between the ages of 14 & 18 years old on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm at the Pride Center, 3131 NW 13th St, Gainesville. FMI call 352-377-8915
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TRANSGENDER DAY of REMEMBRANCE Alachua County Democrats is sponsoring the presentation of the movie “TRANSAMERICA” by Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County on November 20th, the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). TDoR is a day to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of anti-gender violence and acts to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. “TRANSAMERICA” will be shown at Pride Community Center, 7pm , November 20th. No admission charge. A discussion about the movie will follow.
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Haircuts Are Such a Clue! by Rainbow Williams “Lesbian Connection” just came and on page 22 Jo Carstairs from Life Magazine 1941 issue and Wikipedia is sited. Yes, Virginia, Wikipedia is subject to mistakes being edited by the public, but how else can we post some “POSSIBLY LESBIAN” sitings, to connect the almost invisible links to our history? Discretion was the better part of valor, but we can peek out of the closet at least???? As an avid searcher for the past lesbians, I know that HAIRCUTS ARE SUCH A CLUE! “The butcher, the better.” I realized my haircuts were getting shorter and shorter as I came to my realization of who I actually am! So in 1974, at 40, I was in overalls and a butch cut, finally. Living with my first of thirteen and teaching art in Orlando. Ten years later, we had our first gay rap session and that and NOW provided our perpetual recycling of each other. Going to NOW STATEWIDE and on ERA trips to the capitol, we wore the SAME UNIFORM: comfortable shoes? either sneakers or berkies, POLITICAL tees, and SHORTS ALL THE TIME. In grade school, you could wear pants on snow days, with a skirt on top (really, whose idea of fashion is that?). In high school, only boys wore pants and short hair. In 1951 I left for college with a couple pair of slacks (I LONGED FOR A BLAZER, preferably TWEED). I wore a tiny wisp of curl in front of the ear. I have just looked at my annual, noticing short hair. PE majors who swam, looked so butch and cute. And I hope they were, are, and evermore shall be.
A Talk by Dr. Don Huber on GMOs Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30pm Dr. Huber, internationally recognized plant scientist, has focused the past 50 years of his agricultural research on the epidemiology and control of soilborne plant pathogens. During our session Dr. Huber will share insights on mineral nutrition of plants, mineral nutrition for disease control, glyphosate and GMO crops, and the impact of glyphosate and GMOs on soil, seed, crop, animal and human health with respect to best management practices. During this session, Marty Mesh, Executive Director of Florida Organic Growers (FOG), will join and discuss policy and regulatory ramifications including GMO labeling initiatives, provide an update on nonGMO agricultural issues, and current farmer lawsuit against Monsanto. The session will be followed by Q&A. We encourage students, faculty, farmers, and general public to participate and learn more about these important issues. Location: Civic Media Center, 433 S Main St, Gainesville. ($10 suggested donation)
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES Civic Media Center (CMC) 433 S Main St, 352-373-0010 CodePink -- Women for Peace jacque@codepinkalert.org, 352-468-2101, www.codepinkalert.org Crone’s Cradle Conserve Retreat 352-595-3377, www.cronescradleconserve.com Flash Silvermoon - Wise Woman’s Fest www.flashsilvermoon.com, 352-475-2432 Gainesville Area AIDS Project (GAAP) 352-373-4227 or info@gaaponline.org Gainesville Community Alliance (GCA) www.gcaonline.org Gainesville Iguana http://www.afn.org/~iguana/ Gay & Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564, www.glnh.org Human Rights Council (HRCNCF) 352-372-5192 or hrcncf@gmail.com LGBT Youth Support Group gainesvillepridecenteryouth@gmail.com National Center for Lesbian Rights www.nclrights.org Peaceful Paths Domestic Violence Hotline 352-377-8255, 1-800-393-7233 www.peacefulpaths.org
Pride Community Center of North Central Florida (PCCNCF) 352-377-8915, 3131 NW 13th St, Gainesville www.gainesvillepride.org Pride Student Union 352-392-1665 #326 or pride@sg.ufl.edu Rainbow Families (Gay Parents Group) 352-284-4541, gayparentgroup@bellsouth.net Shake Rag Art & Culture Center 882 North State Road 21, Melrose FL 352-475-5551, www.shakeragarts.org St. Augustine MCC Church 904-824-2802, www.FirstCoastMCC.org Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County 352-373-1730, PO Box 223, Gainesville Survivors of Anti-LGBT Victimization (SAV) 352-264-6760, 1-866-252-5439 Trinity Metropolitan Community Church 352-495-3378, www.mccgainesville.org UF Office of LGBT Affairs 352-392-1217, www.lgbt.multicultural.ufl.edu Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 352-377-1669, 4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville Wild Iris Books 352-375-7477, 22 SE 5th Ave Suite D, Gainesville, www.wildirisbooks.com
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Kindred Sisters — November 2013
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Wimmin's Movie Night First Sunday of each month at 4:00pm! November 3: “Better Than Chocolate� Two attractive young lesbians, Maggie and Kim, meet in Vancouver, develop a passionate romance, and move in together. Meanwhile, Maggie's well-meaning but naive mother Lila gets divorced and decides to move to Vancouver and join the household. Soon after, Lila is befriended by Judy, a transsexual about to undergo a sexchange operation. Complications ensue as the conservative Lila learns the truth about Maggie, Judy, and their diverse group of friends.
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