‘$ -5 .1’ II‘: $ $ = = =- :2 = = E E u % Announcements New Burlington area GLBT Bacchus Club; a celebration of the pleasures of wine and life. More than a wine tasting group; a way for responsible Burlington Area GLBT who are not into the bar scene, to meet new people, socialize, and have fun. All are welcome, novice to expert or your just want to meet people. (I'm a novice.) FMI www.geocities.com/vtbacchus or vtbacchus@yahoo.com or 802.579.5137 Classes Bennington Beledi Tribal Bellydance in Bennington, Vermont: Offering professional American Tribal Style (ATS) Bellydance performances by Sahidi Sisters for civil unions, weddings and other special occasions. Basically improvisational in style, ATS brings together steps, music and costuming elements reminiscent of tribal cultures. We custom design on-site dance workshops and offer on-going instruction in our Bennington dance space. Our student troupe is also available for performances. Contact us for rates and information at PO Box 4161, Bennington, VT 05201, by phone at 802-442-5331, or by email at benningtonbeledi@ yahoo.com. Add some shimmy to your life with Bennington Beledi! Employment VOLUNTEER/ NON- PAID POSITIONS Writers Wanted: 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 topics, cover news stories, or a special person to compile news clips relevant to our community from around the nation and the world. All interested GLBTO persons are invited to contact editor Lynn McNicol at editor@ mountainpridemedia.org. We are a 501(C)(3) organization. There are no funds to pay content contributors (maybe someday) Out in the Mountains Stuffing Night: Come join the volunteers on the last Wednesday of every month. It is a great way to meet new friends, have some pizza, and make sure we continue to get Out in the Mountains, the voice of the area's LGBTQ community, to all our readers. Contact the Operations Manager at opsmgr@ outinthemountains.org or call 802.861.6486 to volunteer. Montpelier Distribution Needed: Out in the Mountains needs a volunteer to distribute some of our newspapers to the Montpelier area. If you live in that region and would like to volunteer some of your time, about 1-2 hrs per month, please contact opsmgr@ outinthemountains.org or call 802.861.6486 PA|D/ GRANT POSITIONS R.U.1.2? Queer Community Center & Safespace Position Available: An AmeriCorps*V|STA position at R.U.1.2? and SafeSpace focuses on developing and managing our volunteer program & developing fundraising strategies and programs that will build the capacity of the entire organization to serve LGBTQ people of all genders, race & ages. Individuals from diverse communities & anti- violence experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter and resume by May 23rd to Kara DeLeonardis ED at Kara@SafeSpaceVT.org or to SafeSpace, PO. Box 158, Burl, Vermont 05402. \fisit wvvw.SafeSpaceVT.org or www.ru12.org or call SafeSpace at 802-863-0003 for full job description and other details. Groups P.R.l.D.E Vermont Organizational Committee meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:15 at R.U.1.2? Community MAY 2006 I -out in the mountains 21 lllhut are you looking for? E—mail your ad to cIassifieds@mountainpridemedia,org, mail it to PO Box 1122, Burlington, VT 05402 or fax it to 802-860-0705. Sorry! We cannot take classified ads over the phone! Businesses, for profit ads, and c0mme' “al interest ads Will be cImi'geLl $15 pr.-i ncl ("I00 WUIKI“. oi iowt.-i) per month. We reserve the right to refuse ncls. Place or respond to an ad at your own usk /\«'Is in tin? received, with payment if applicable, by the 15th of the month prior to its IIll(.‘IItl(?tl puliln .iIii>n. P (.tl.it.‘ 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. Center. Log on to http://www. pridevermont.org for more info. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AGAIN! The 8th Annual R.U.1.2? Annual Banquet is Saturday, May 13, 2005. Call 802.860.7812 FMI or visit www.r,u12.org Don't miss this! Men's Movie Night @ R.U.1.2? Community Center is the last Tuesday of every month. Call 860-7812 for info or email shawn@ru12.org The Rainbow Support Group for Developmentally Disabled LGBTQ individuals will meet the first Thursday of each month at R.U.1.2? Queer Community Center. Please call Max Henson- Stroud for more information: 660-0198 Coming Out? Married and confused? Already Out and want support? 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