To announce an event in our monthly cal calendar: iune 2 endar, e-mail it to calendar@mountainpridemedia.org, or write us at: POB 1122, Burlington VT 05402 For more detailed, up-to-the-minute listings, check out our web calendar at : www.mountainpridemedia.orglcaIendar_index.htm iormo ii. and‘: ST JOHNSBURY - Vermon, _.cARes -, ueecrie , 1 exchange waik in hoursevery Wednesday?»-6pm at Vermont CARES1235 Drivesuite . , two. For more info call Penni at 802-748-9061. ‘ ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES - Free Walk in Anonymous Oral HIV testing available every Wednesday 3-6pm. at Vennont CARES 1235 Hospital Drive Suitetwo. Other times are available. by appcéintment. For more info call Penni at 802- 1 748-90 . WASHINGTON DC - Campaign for America's Future - Take _Back America Conference will bring together the largest group of progressive leaders since last year's elections to discuss the ideas and infrastructure needed to forge a political majority. The conference will feature major pre- sentations, training workshops for grassroots activists and book signings with progressive authors at the Washington Hilton from Wednesday, June 1 to Friday. June 3,2005. 2 % BENNMGTON "- Turning Point Club - After Work - V . 5:45pm will ,be__., , ide.At<>.mee.t."-tithe E T Bermingtorr Monument F more information, ca community compass Bike Ride - Thu an After Work Bike; in June at lclglrial Minority Sings The Vermont Gay Men’s Chorus, “A Vocal Minority,” will perform two concerts in June. This is the Chorus’ 7th year together! The first is Friday June 10 at 8:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Main Street in Montpelier, VT. The second is on Saturday June 11 at 7:30 PM at the Congregational church on Hill street in Danville, VT. Under the Music Direction of the Northeast Kingdom’s Mark Violette, “A Vocal Minority” will perform classic songs, humor and end with a compilation of music from the Broadway musical Hairspray, accompanied by some of Mark’s present and former music stu- dents. Tickets will be by suggest- ed donation at the door the night of the concert with dessert recep- tion to follow. For more information contact Rob Larabee or Yves Morrissette at 802-633-3605 or by emailing robnyves@hotmail.com Chrysalis Summer Retreats Chrysalis Community, an environ- ment for people living with HIV to learn and practice holistic meth- ods for healing the mind, body and spirit, has announced its Summer 2005 retreat schedule. Healing Weekends will take place June 17- 19, July 22-24, and August 19-21. Located on a 108-acre farm on a hilltop in Pownal, Chrysalis Community exists to help people living with HIV live long, happy, healthy, and full lives and to build healthy, open, com- LE_BOUD0lR‘s12th EDITION is nowa full weekend: .luly 1-2-3 2005 in Montreal. Imagine a magical evening of retro entertainment, silent films, circus acts, dance... in a magnificent restored theatre. A mainstay of the underground cultural scene, llllontreal‘s hottest sapphic event has been . dazzling audiences for 12 years. surrounding the main event are a pre- ; party on Friday night, and an -all-day’ brunch social on Sunday afternoon. -lfroducedhyaoufl’ 'Productions..llileow llilix,-pre-party Friday July 1st , Le ’ Ilaoudoir-_(mair’i‘e‘vent) Saturdayjulyiand 2005 Al!-day/A brunch Sunday July i ;3rc’l.fTicke,ts _wil!::l$eava‘a__i1able pnline, at the door and ‘?*.'r'.‘.!“°§1?‘"'NF°?i.WWW-|¢b0¢d6ir-0r9-1. . . . - '_ . passionate communities. Chrysalis Community is a 501c3 non-profit organization. During Healing Weekends, Chrysalis Community delivers a program designed to provide people living with HIV the knowledge and skills that support a healthy lifestyle. These include: practicing self-love and self—care, taking a proactive role in wellbeing and wholeness, learning tech- niques to minimize stress and depression, and participating in activities which boost the immune system. “l came here feeling very desperate, hopeless, rushed, and stressed. I came here feeling like l didn’t have time for this weekend. I came here wondering if it would do me any good," said one Healing Weekend participant. “I leave here feeling hopeful, light, ‘teat several locations as Street. Bennington. ;i’~'_'ollir'?..- Karen, j . based=ensemb1e. nt’s own Karen A , nt a night of oonternporary, asvapart of the What The . c eries at 135 Pearl, Thursday tie 2_‘at~8pm. 135.Peari islocated at rt if in Bur'lirigton,..\/T andadmission Forigmore information cart 802- .gregorydoug'iass.oomlfolk.htmi. ii- VT ARES--1 Oral-HIV resting; FREE RUT .. . ,&.ANoN‘rMQu First Thursci,ay,of Every Month- from 12 no'onIto:4pm At.Asa‘Bloomer State Office -, Building} (on Merchants Row,‘ Rutiand) -1s_t Floor , Clinic VTCARES. Be Safe. ‘Be Smart. Get Tested. Knowledge. ispoweryuo needles! ting: hours,at VTCARES every Wednesda 0am-1_pmj27 South Main Street wA‘si-met" DC - Campaign for America's Future - Take Back See Wednesday 1st Fr Iday 3 BURLINGTON — Womé‘n‘s Rape Crisis Center - Garden Party at ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, benefit for the Women's Rape Crisis Center, featuring Charlie Nardozzi, Kris Kingstrom, and Ann Whitman. Includes silent auc- and energized. I leave here feeling like I needed this weekend. And, I'm glad that I came here. I leave here feeling more prepared to live my life — not just to survive it.” For more information, call 802-893-9309, email info@chrysaliscommunity.org, or visit www.chrysa|iscommunity.org. WRCC Seeks Volunteers The Women’s Rape Crisis Center will offer orientation sessions for anyone interested in volunteering on Tuesday, May 31 st, from 5:30pm—7:30pm, on Wednesday, June 8th, and on Thursday, June 9th, from 6:O0pm—8:OOpm at the agency’s office in Burlington. Potential volunteers need attend only one orientation session before attending training. The Women’s Rape Crisis Center is currently tion of garden-related goods and services. Decadent desserts, cash wine bar. Tickets $30 each or 2 for $50 at the Body Shop on Church St., or call WRCC at 864-0555, or at the door. BURLINGTON - Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts - First,Friday Art Walk opens the doors to Buriington's downtown visual arts galIeries.'Hop onboard the artbus, join a guided tour, or walk independently and visit Burlington's local art ven- ues. Tours leave from the Firehouse Gallery every- half-hour beginning at 5:30pm with the last tour leaving at 7pm. The First FridayArt Walk happens every month throughout the summer. For more information please call 865-7165. BURLINGTON-~ v'e.s'A-wine & l3in'e.~ Meet at . _. Wine Works on. upper‘ St. Paul St. in Buriirrgton. seeking volunteers to serve on our 24-hour hotline and to assist with community education. We desper- ately need the support of gener- ous volunteers from our communi- ty, as we have seen a dramatic increase in call to our hotline and have lost many volunteers for the summer. To find out more about volunteering or to register for an orientation, call the Women’s Rape Crisis Center at 864-0555. We will be offering train- ing for new volunteers beginning on June 13th, and we desperately need the support of volunteers to provide our comprehensive servic- es. If you or someone you know needs support after a sexual assault, call our 24-hour confiden- tial hotline at 863-1236 or 1-800- 489-7273. >>