Announcements V A diversity weekend in Arkansas? You bet! This year's Spring Diversity Weekend (April 4-6) will fea- ture tons of activities, including a show by comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer. Westenhoefer has appeared on such programs as Comedy Central, Evening -at the lmprov, Caro|ine's Comedy Hour, and Politically Incorrect. Her cur- rent show plays to sell-out crowds across the country. Her HBO comedy special, the first by an openly gay comic,.was nominated for a Cable Ace ' award. Westenhoefer's CD, "Nothing in My Closet But My Clothes," is a best- seller and ‘won the Gay and Lesbian American Music Award for best come- dy CD in 1999. Her latest CD, ''I'm Not Cindy Brady," has also won acclaim as best comedy CD of the year from ‘GLAMA. FMI: www.eurekapride.com (O3/03) V MPM has a limited number.of balcony tickets available for David Sedaris at the Flynn Center in Burlington, VT Wednesday, April 2, 2003 @ 7:30 p.m. Join us for an enter- taining evening of theater. Tickets are just $25 and a portion goes to benefit Mountain Pride Media and Out In The Mountains. To purchase tickets contact Roland Palmer at 802-383-7679 or by emai|'rfpvt@together.net V With plahs well undenuay for a the 12th annual BECAUSE confer- ence, being held April 11-13 of next year, the planning committee for the ‘event says they are now seeking pro- posals for workshops at the confer- ence. Being held at the Hilton Inn North in Brooklyn Park, the conference theme this year is "The Art of Being Bi." Kathy Shane, chair for the conference, said that while artistic themes are wel- come for conference proposals, people with ideas for workshops on sexuality, gender identity, and other related top- ics are welcome. 'We want to see all kinds of workshops at this conference," Shane said. "We typically have ones for people that are just exploring their bisexuality, to advanced teaching on sensual touch, and safe sex." The ‘con- ference will open on April 11 with an art exhibit, and have a performance on Saturday the 12th featuring Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and DiscFunktion, a local singing ‘group. For more infor- mation on how to get involved in the conference, call 612-825-4400, or go to www.tcbop.org/BECAUSE. (03/03) V Mountain Pride Media wants you ‘ to Think Spring! We have lots of fabu- lous prizes to give away in our Think Spring Raffle. The raffle runs from Jan. 1st to March 20th with the drawing to be held on the 1st day of spring (Friday, March 21st).' Tickets are $25 or five for $100 and only 300 will be sold. Look for entry forms in this issue of the paper or on our website. Just like the _ snow, these tickets won't last forever so enter today! (03/03) Courses & Workshops V Popular Education for a Free Society. 2003 Spring &‘ Summer Courses in Social Ecology. The Institute for Social Ecology (ISE), locat- ed amid central Vermont's rolling mountains, has been a center for edu- cation and action working with the ideas of social ecology since the 19705. The ISE and its programs also Serve as a forum for serious dialog among ecological, social justice, and anti-capitalist activists, as a laboratory lassifieds for new ecological technologies, and as a resource for community groups around the world. For the spring and summer of 2003, the ISE is again offer- ing its widely acclaimed programs. For further information on our programs, contact the ISE by email at info@socia|-ecology.org, telephone 1 (802) 454-8493, or visit our web site at http://wvvw.social-ecoIogy.org.(03/03) V Kirkridge Retreat Center pres- ents Leaping Upon the Mountains: A Men's Abuse Recovery Weekend. Mike Lew and Thom Harrigan. May 9-11, 2003. This event is for men who are actively engaged in recovery work; it is not a substitute for therapy. A letter of recommendation from a therapist must accompany the registration form / deposit. The registration deadline for this event is April 25th, and space is limited, so try to register early to insure your place. Led by Mike Lew, M.Ed., and Thom Harrigan, L.|.C.S.W., of The Next Step Counseling in Brookline, MA. Mike is author of Victims No Longer: Men Recovering from Incest and Other Sexual Child Abuse and Leaping Upon the Mountains: Men Proclaiming Victory Over Sexual Child Abuse. Thom -leads groups for male survivors and has worked extensively with men recovering from sexual abuse by'cIergy._ For more information on the leaders, visit The Next Step web site: http://wvvw.nextstepcounselingorg Employment - Bate §§$$§%§fi§f"§§ V Mountain Pride Media is looking for part and full-time Advertising Sales Reps to sell advertising for our month- Iy newspaper, Out In The Mountains, and our web site, www.mountainpride- media.org. Monthly expense stipend‘ and commissions paid.'Cont'act us today for more info. 802-434-5237 or ads@mountainpridemedia.org. Employment - statuses .. filestfiens V Know.HTML? Have access to Dreamweaver? Mountain Pride Media's Technology Committee is look- ing for community volunteers to help with various projects related to our web site www.mountainpridemediaorg. If you are interested please contact us at mpm@mountainpridemedia.org. V OITM needs you! Mountain. Pride Media, publisher of Out In The Mountains, depends on community . members to help keep our paper_out in the community by asking you to volun- teer about an hour a month as a distri- bution volunteer. It's easy and helps to keep the cost of producing and distrib- uting our paper down. FMI contact cir- cu|ation@mountainpride_n1edia.org or 802-434-6486. ’ V Mountain Pride Media has’ numerous opportunities for individuals who are looking to get involved with a local GLBTQ organization. FMI: mpm@mountainpridemedia.org or- check our Volunteer Page at www.mountainpridemediaorg; V Fame (not fortune) Awaits ! Out in the Mountains is in search of writers to voice the concerns and issues of our community. We especially need people to interview others on a topic, to cover news stories, and a special person to compile news clips relevant to our community from around the nation and the world. All interested glbtq persons are invited to contact Euan Bear at edi- . Businesses, for profit ads, and commercial interest ads will be charged $15 per ad (100 words or fewer) per month. We reserve the right to refuse ads. Place or respond to an ad at your own risk. Ads must be received, with payment if applicable, by the 15th of the month prior to its intended publication. Please indicate the number of months you wish the ad to run. Classifieds are free of charge for non-profits and Personal Ads are always free, although donations are happily accepted. E-mail your classified ad to cIassifieds@mountainpridemedia,org, mail‘ it to POB 1078, Richmond VT 05477, or fax it to 802-434-7046 Sorry! We cannot take classified ads over the phone! tor@mountainpridemedia.org. We are a 501©3-organization. There are no funds to pay contentcontributors (maybe someday). V Come join MPM board mem- bers, staff, and other volunteers at the monthly Out In The Mountains Stuffing at the OITM office above the Daily Bread in Richmond. Always on the last Thursday of the month, you can help get the paper ready for mailing out to our community while visiting with old friends or making new ones! The stuff- ing starts at 5:30 and lasts until we are finished (usually 3 hours). We provide pizza so please join us! Check out the MPM Community Calendar on wwwmountainpridemedia.org for exact dates. FMI-& Directions: circula- tion@mountainpridemedia.org or 802- 434-6486. Personals V Lesbian, 44 looking for friend/playmate. Northeast Kingdom to share mountain biking, white water kayaking, ice skating, swimming, snow ’ shoeing, sledding, hiking, singing, movies, honesty, and fun. Love the out- doors and tired of doing it alone. email playmatei 958200@yahoo.com V GWF 48 looking for a non-smok- er. Ages between 30-40. Like to go camping, hiking, fishing and movies. Friendship, possible relationship. Address: 159 Forest St., Rutland, VT 05701 (04/03) “ V Gvvrvrziz, 6',18OIbs I-'Ionest‘,"car- ing and nurturing ISO Str acting tall (over 5' 10") masculine man between the ages of 36 to 50. Must be D&D free, in good physical shape honest, stable, active and down to earth. I enjoy spending time at home, cooking, working around the home or cuddling with a good book or movie. I'm not much on the club scene though I do like dinner out and dancing. Other interests include hiking, biking, golf, camping, the arts (especially dance), nature, the ocean and most sports. I have three wonderful children who mean the world-to me and who I have part time (every other weekend). I'm ‘ looking to grow a relationship with a special man who is ready to have that special person in his life. Please con- tact me at: pfm999@hotmaiI'.com Real Estate $9? Rent V Immaculate home for rent in Hinesburg, Vt. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Foyer with tile floor, fireplace in living room. 6 stool breakfast bar and dishwasher in kitchen. Dining area with stained glass light. Large garden win- dow in music room. Wood floors every- where. 1st floorlaundry room with washer and dryer. 12' x 22' storage area. Huge yard with gold fish pond, _fiower gardens, and patio area with picnic table. Parking for 4 cars. $1250 per month plus utilities. Call Gary at 802-482-4066.(05/03) V I'm looking for a tenant to sublet my house on Caroline St in Burlington 1 June - 31 August. 2 bedrooms, fabu- lous LBGTQA-friendly neighborhood, established gardens, 2 porches, near bike path and Oakledge Park, nice fur- nishings in good condition. Family vis- iting? New job in the area and need time to find more permanent housing? LDR when the D is too L but you're not ready or able to live together? Contact Sue at shine@together.net or 802.862.2646 (03/03) Y Immaculate home for rent in Hinesburg VT. 3 bedrooms, 1 _ baths. Foyer with tile floor, fireplace in living room. 6 stool breakfast bar and dish- washer in kitchen. Dining area with stained glass light. Large garden win- dow in music room. Wood floor every- where. 1st floor laundry room with washer and dryer. 12' x 22' storage area. huge yard with gold fish pond, flower gardens, and patio area with picnic table. Parking for 4 cars. $1250.00 per month plus utilities. Call Gary at 802-482-4066. (04/03) V Small 1 bedroom apt. available in quiet Winooski"neighborhood in a dyke owned house. Cats OK,'no dogs pleased. $550 plus utilities. call 655- 3637 for more info. (O3/03) V Caribbean Villa "Tan Ry Doon"-- Located on the small Island of Montserrat. Private oceanfront. Breathtaking views of coastline, moun- tains, lush tropical gardens. Spectacular sunsets. 2 BR/2BA, pool maid, fully equipped. (802) 442-9236. jimnnorm@adelphia.net (O3/03) Real Estate Far Sate V Concord, VT —- 4 bedroom home on 11 acres. Quiet country set- ting. Home is only 4 years old. $125,000. Also, Saltbox under con- struction on 17 acres on private road, $74,500. Converted camp on 17 acres on~dead end road, $49,900. Concord Realty, 802-695-3370. V St. Johnsbury, 3 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, 14 x 70 with appli- ances, new porch, $16,000. Also, 14 x 80 mobile home, 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths, 24,900. Leave in park or move to your land. Or ask about our land/home packages. Concord Realty, 802-695-3370. Roommates Wanted V -Female Housemate Wanted — Hinesburg. 2 bedroom townhouse condo - end unit. Room is sunny with .2 large closets. Back deck and front porch. W/D. Pet okay. Community gar- den and hiking trail. Walk to school, restaurants and grocery. Adelphia Powerlink. Bedroom furniture avail- able. Lesbian preferred. Call Tracy 482-4000 and leave a message. $600/month including utilities. Available now. (03/03) 1'raveI V. Moose Meadow Lodge. Celebrate a civil union, escape for a romantic getaway, or just enjoy the serenity you deserve. You're invited to experience a truly unique Adirondack- style B&B in Waterbury. Situated on a private 86-acre estate, this luxury log home includes four guest rooms, pri- vate baths, hot tub, hiking trails, a- pond, and spectacular mountain views. Hike up to our Sky Loft — a secluded glass enclosed gazebo at the highest point of the property. 802-244-5378. www.moosemeadowlodge.com. V GayVermont|nns.com. The_onIy website promoting Gay & Lesbian- owned lodging properties in Vermont! Escape for a romantic weekend. Celebrate a civil union. Rejuvenate your spirits. \.fisit us at www.gayver- montinns.com (03/03) 2003 GIIEEN MOUNTAIN Ellllll FESTIVAL March 21 through March 30 m Montpelier Focus on Film thanks Mountain Pride Media for helping to bring films of interest to the LGBTIQ Community. Sponsored In part b Mountain Prlde Me la The Cockettes Winner of the zoo: LA. Film Critics’ Best Documentary Award, THE COCKETTES presents this early 70's S.F. camp theater troupe and chroni- cles their difficulties and successes on the experimental stage. H Is Secret Life An affluent woman is drawn into a world of intrigue when her husband dies suddenly and she discovers "5 circle of friends he could never have revealed. (In Italian w/subtitles.) Ruthie and Connie This touching documentary tells the story of the lasting love of two Jewish housewives fromBrooklyn, now in their 70s, who defied convention and risked ostracism to be together over forty years ago . Advance ticket purchase will be available! For full schedule and ticketing information visit our website: savoytheater.com/gmff BE A HERO! Put your time and energy to work and help make a difference in our community! Consider joining Mountain Pride Media's Board of Directors or one of its Committees. INTERESTEDZ’? Contact Roland Palmer:rfpvt@together.net To learn more about: - HIV testing - Benefits of knowing your HIV status - Treatment, support and counseling options 1C F = I; 3% CD CD 3: Cé’ <9‘ EE- Call Vermont AIDS Holline I -8:00-882-AIDS