september 2004 To announce an event in our monthly calendar, e-mail it to calendar@mountainpridemedia.org, or write us at: POB 1078, Richmond, VT 05477. For more detailed, up-to-the-minute listings, check out our web calendar at : Wednesday 1 J A -5:30 to 6:30pm. income-eligible participants receive free cessation aids. Refreshments will be provided. Transportation arrangements can made for you. For further information, please call the Social Work Dept. at 860-4323. . BURLINGTON — Outright VT — Trip to the Champlain Valley Fair. Meet @ Outright VT 5:30pm. Bring money forrides, cotton candy and fun adventures. For youth 22 and under only. if youhave any questions please feel free to e-mail me or call me at Outright VT -- Megan Kopriva Program Assistant Outright Vermont. wvvw.out- rightvtorg 802-865-9677. . ; p i HANOVER, NH - Gay Soccer - Gooaaaallllll ll! - After asuccessfulindoor season, the soccer group (we are still looking for a name) is moving outside. We will be playing at 6pm every Wednesday-night throughout the summer in Hanover, With a growing core group of dedicated beginners and more advanced players, we are always looking for more players..Come join us. For more information, contact Jim, e-mail - jcmcc@va|ley.net 1 ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES - Free Walk in Anonymous Oral HlV testing available every Wednesday 3-6pm. at Vermont CARES 1235 Hospital Drive Suite two. Other times are available by appoin_tment. For more info call Penni at 802- 748-9061 . ST JOHNSBURY - Vennont CARES - Needle exchange walk in hours every Wednesday 3-Bpm at Vermont CARES 1235 Hospital Drive Suite two. For more info call Penni at 802-748-9061. STOWE - Stowe Theatre Guild - Hello Dolly BURLlNGTON - The Community Health Center of ' Burlington will begin a free 5-week Smoking ‘ Cessation Program on Sept. 1. This group helps people who are ready to quit smoking with strate- . gies and tool to break their smoking habit. This -free program meets on Wednesday evening from can be @ 9677. S family! Stowe Guild presents "Ijlello Dolly, through 9/4. "Hello Dolly!" Wednesday -. Saturday at 8 pm. August 18th - September 4th. Town Hall Theatre, Main Street Stowe (802)253-3961 or A tickets@stowetheatre.com. Tickets are $15 . adults/$10 children under 12. HELLO, DOLLY! is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of liv- ing, glittering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes, alivewith the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical , stage...Dolly Gallagher Levi! Fun for the whole WESTON ~ “Swingtime Canteen" — Weston - Playhouse “Other Stages” presents the Vermont . premiere of SWlNGT|ME CANTEEN by Linda A Thorsen Bond, Vlfilliam Repicciand Charles Busch at the Weston Rod and Gun Club Route 1 G 100, Weston, Vermont. FMI:Phone'(802) 824- g 5288 or www;weston'p|ayhouse.org. H community compass Safespace News‘& 1raining SafeSpace is a social change and social service organization working to end physical, sexual and emo- tional violence in the lives of les- bian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) people. We provide information, o support, referrals, and advocacy to LGBTQQ survivors of violence and offer education and outreach pro- grams in the wider community. Our » office is open Monday and Thursday from 9a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. As Safespace enters fis- cal year three, we would like to thank all of you who have con- tributed and supported us in our second year. As you all know, non- profits such as SafeSpace could not exist without dedicated help and support from volunteers and community members. Additionally, our Newsletter and Annual Report are available for those interested. Again, many thanks and here’s to another grand year ahead! We’re co-sponsoring a training with the Women's Rape Crisis Center for those interested in making a difference and joining us in our efforts against violence, The training takes place on seven days during the weeks of September 20-October 4. There will be a total of 26 hours of train- ing for direct-service volunteers. Those interested are encouraged to call Connie Beal at 863-0003 (SafeSpace) or Jim Leahy 864- 'l'l1ursday BURLINGTON — Outright VT - Megan's Open Hour from 5pm-6pm at Outright VT. Open to fun, Open to conversation, Open to you! For youth 22 and under only. lfyou have anyquestions please feel free to e-mail me or call me at Outright VT -- - Megan Kopriva Program Assistant Outright ‘ Vermont.~www.outrightvt.org 802-865-9677. RUTl.AND - VT Cares .- HIV Testing - FREE — VT Cares, Dept of Health 11 Noon — 4pm. Every 1 st 2 - Thursday of the Month. —‘Asa Bloomer Building Rutland VT. Call_775-5884 for more info. . * "STOWE — Stowe Theatre Guild -‘Hello Dolly. See , ‘ Wednesday 1st for more information. 0555 (WRCC) for more information regarding the fall training. Scholarships for women Two scholarships are available for Vermonters from Mid—State Business & Professional Women. Mid-State Business & Professional Women, a business and profes- sional women’s organization will award an educational scholarship for $500.00 to a Washington or Orange county resident. Applicants must have completed high school WESTON - Weston Playhouse - "Swingtime Canteen". See‘ Wednesday 1st . . Friday 3 BLJRLINGTON - Outright VT - Social ‘Hour & l-lour from 5-7 & Friday Night Group from 7- . Come, meet and chat with other young people For youth 22 and under only. if you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me or call’ at Outright VT -- Megan Kopriva Program Asst ., Outright Vermont. www.outrightvt.org 802-865- - BURLINGTON 4‘ -135 Pearl - 8 pm..Amelia.White and the Blue Souvenirs. Americana/altemativef music from Nashville. Lucinda Williams meets» Cowboy Junkies. STOWE - Stowe Theatre Guild. — Hello Dolly. Wednesday 1st for more information. ‘ ' WESTON - Weston Playhouse - ','Swingtime Canteeni. See Wednesday 1st . . Saturday 4 STOWE - Stowe ‘Theatre Guild - Hello Dollyfs‘ Wednesday 1st for more information: i WESTON - Weston Playhouse - "Swingtime Canteen". See Wednesday 1st. . g ‘ ‘ Sunday 5 BURLINGTON - Christ Church Presbyterian .- Sunday Service. Every Sunday from 9:30AM. ; CCP is a "More Light" church. We ‘welcome all; persons. regardless of. sexual orientation, into fu participation in the life, membership, and leader ship of mismurch, and strive, as part of the of Christ, to reach out in ministry to lesbian, gay bisexual, and transgendered people both within_ and outside of our congregation. Christ Church, www.mountainpridemedia.orglcalendar_index.htm or equivalent at least two years_ prior to submitting their application for this award. The recipient may only receive this scholarship once: The Keith Educational Award Scholarship will be awarded to a resident of Barre City with an annual income of $13,000.00.or less. Amount depends upon finan- cial need and number of appli-. cants. Applicants must have com- pleted high school or equivalent at least two years prior to submitting an application for this >> .i'—‘.‘‘ .