2; out in the mountains I AUGUST 2006 l MOUNTA|NPR|DEMED|A.ORG = -= : ll :1 I: 2' ‘E -:3 & = a Prnmnte our event ere! Send your event listings to ca|endar@mountain pridernedia.org, or write to OITM, PO Box 1122, Burlington VT 05402 Tuesday 01 BENNINGTON - The Turning Point Club — Overeaters Anonymous. For more information, go to: www.oa.org ...Or come and check out the meet- ing for yourself Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Turning Point Club, 465 Main Street, Bennington, VT. Or call 442-9700 for more infor- mation and/or to be connected with someone from OA. BENNINGTON - American Cancer Society - Look Good Feel Better Program. The first Tuesday of every month from 1:30-2:30PM. At the Southwest Medical Center in Ben- nington. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, The Cosmetic, Toi- letry and Fragrance Association, and National Cosmetology Association. First Tuesday of each month. Please register in advance by calling 802 447-1403 or 802 447-3587. BENNINGTON - Bennington Pride - Community Chat. 6:30 to 8 pm, open Community Chat at the South Street Cafe. Come join Bennington Pride folks for fellowship and con- versation. Want to know more? Go to the Benningtonpride.org or email ennpride@gmai|.com. Every Tuesday in August. BURLINGTON - Turning Point Center - Proud & Sober Meeting. 7—8:30pm every Tuesday, Turning Point Center, 61 Main St (entrance on Champlain St.), Burlington. FLORENCE, MA - Men's Volleyball. "The Dune Boys" volleyball games will take place every Tuesday evening through the summer, starting at 7pm, at Maines Field in Florence, MA. The games are played on outdoor sand courts. Basic volleyball rules will be followed, but these are not competi- tive games. There are no set teams or formal league standings, so whoever shows up can play. All gay men are welcome to play and no experience is necessary. Maines Field is located on Riverside Drive in Florence, just off Nonotuck Street. For more infor- mation, call Mark at 413-584-3145._ HANOVER/LEBANON NH - American Cancer Society - Look Good Feel Better Program. 10:00-11:00 AM At the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Leba- non, NH. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, and Na- tional Cosmetology Association. First Tuesday of each month. Please register in advance by calling Doris Watson at 603 448-6417. WESTON - Weston Playhouse - IAm My Own Wife by Doug Wright at the Weston Playhouse Other Stages (1.5 miles north of the Weston Playhouse on Vermont Route 100) Weston, Vermont. Aug. 1 - Aug. 6. and Aug 8 -13. Ask about Vermont resident, youth and student discounts. The Weston Playhouse Box Office is open Tues. - Sun., noon to 6pm (until intermission on performance nights). Phone sales: Tues. - Sun., 10am - 6pm at (802) 824-5288. MasterCard, VISA and American Express accept- ed. Online Ticketing available 24/7 at www.westonplayhouse.org. Wednesday 02 ALBANY, NY - Doing the Same Thing & Expecting Different Results. Domestic Violence Discussion Group - Albany Public Library from 6:00-7:30pm. For more information contact In Our Own Voices at 518- 432-4188. BURLINGTON - RU12? Vermont Trans Support Group meets first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, RU12 Community Center, 34 Burlington. Confidential support for wherever you are in the journey. You don't need to be alone, come be with friends who under- stand and may be able to help. HANOVER, NH - UV Rays - GLBT Soccer. The UV Rays, the Upper Valley's GLBT soccer team prac- tice and play every Wednesday at 6pm. We meet in the parking lot for Garipay Fields in Hanover, NH. The parking lot is off Rt. 10 out of Ha- nover heading north towards Lyme, NH. The entrance is the first right on Reservoir Road. Right before the COOP service station. Play is open to all levels. Email maiItobj@ao|.com for more information. ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES - Oral HIV Testing. Free Walk-in Anonymous Oral HIV testing avail- able every Wednesday 3-6pm. at Vermont CARES 1235 Hospital Drive Suite two. Other times are available _ by appointment. For more info call Penni at 802-748-9061. ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES - _ Needle Exchange. Needle exchange walk in hours every Wednesday 3-6pm at Vermont CARES 1235 Hos- pital Drive Suite two. For more info call Penni at 802-748-9061. WESTON - Weston Playhouse - I Am My Own Wife. See Tuesday 1st for more information. Thursday 03 ALBANY, NY - IOOV Taboo Series: Interracial Relationships (Why should I feel ashamed?) Girls Inc. 6:00 -7:30. For more information contact In Our Own Voices at 518-432-4188. ALBANY, NY - Book Reading and Signing: Please welcome local author Adarro Minton reading from his new book Gay, Black, Crippled, Fat 6:00pm at The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Avenue, Albany. (518)489-4761 RUTLAND - VTCARES - Oral HIV Testing". FREE & ANONYMOUS. First Thursday of Every Month from 12 noon to 4pm. At Asa Bloomer State Office Building (On Merchants Row, Rutland) 1st Floor Clinic provided by VTCARES. Be Safe. Be Smart. Get Tested. Knowledge is Power. No needles! Walk-in testing hours at VT- CARES every Wednesday 10am-1 pm 27 South Main Street 775-5884. WESTON - Weston Playhouse - I Am My Own Wife. See Tuesday 1st for more information. Friday 04 BURLINGTON - First Friday Art Walk. Over forty galleries and art venues stay open late to welcome walkers and share Burlington’s incredible art scene. Take a guided tour or make your own. Pick up your copy of Art Map Burlington, First Friday Art Walk’s official publication, and your guide to art in Burlington or check out www. artmapburlington.com to see a list of participating venues. Got questions? Call 802-264-4839 or send email to info@artmapburlingtoncom. BURLINGTON - Outright VT - Friday Night Group. From 7-8:30pm at 241 N. Winooski Ave. in Burlington. A youth social/support group that meets no matter the weather or holiday. Come meet other lesbian, gay, bisex- ual, transgender& questioning youth ages 22 and under! For more informa- tion call: 800-GLB-CHAT or check out our website at: www.outrightvt.org. KEENE, NH - ASMR - Keene Karaoke Idol Finale. The third annual Keene Karaoke IDOL! is a fundraiser to ben- efit AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region (ASMR). This year's celebrity Emcee is Mario Cossa, a renowned in- ternational educator and performer. Fi- nale where 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Audience Favorite cash prizes will be awarded. Audience members may choose to vote nightly toward the 1st- 3rd place winners and these votes will also be compiled exclusively for the Audience Favorite Award. Visit vvvvw.keeneonline. com/idol to listen to streaming video from the remaining contestants. Doors open at 6:15pm, show begins at 7pm. Bring your own picnic; all beverages sold through the Lodge's cash bar. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. AIDS Services for the Monad- nock Region is a Monadnock United Way Agency. SOUTH BURLINGTON - Womyn's Dance. Yes the original 135 Pearl Womyn's Dance moves to Higher Ground (to happen each month on the first fri) August 4 Friday 8 PM till 10 PM Songwriter’s in the Round w/ Steph Pappas, Antara, Karen Grenier Followed by Dj Precious at 10 PM. WESTON - Weston Playhouse - I Am My Own Wife. See Tuesday 1st for more information. Saturday 05 WESTON - Weston Playhouse - I Am My Own Wife. See Tuesday 1st for more information. BURLINGTON - Outright VT - Satur- day Night Socials. From 7-8:30pm at 241 N. Winooski Ave. in Burling- ton. A youth social/hang out group that meets every Saturday featuring movie nights, board games, outdoor , adventures & more! Come meet other lesbian, gay, bisexua|,'trans- gender & questioning youth ages 22 and under! For more information call: 800-GLB-CHAT or check out our website at: www.outrightvt.org. Sunday 06 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 full participation in the life, membership, and leadership of this church, and strive, as part of Steph Pappas performs at Womyn's Night. See August 4 for full details. PHOTO DONNA I the Body of Christ, to reach out in ministry to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people both within and outside of our congregation. Christ Church Presbyterian (CCP) is located on UVM Redstone Campus between the water tower and the Catholic Center. BURLINGTON - American Catholic Church Eucharist. Join us for an affirming LGBT Catholic liturgy and sharing. First Sunday of the following months Sept 2006 - May 2007, 7:00- pm. Call 660-7175 for directions, questions. WESTON - Weston Playhouse - I Am My Own Wife. See Tuesday 1st for more information. Monday 07 ARLINGTON - Alcoholics Anony- mous - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans- gender Meeting. Every Monday from 7:00-8:00 PM. At the Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington. FMI 802-442-9700. Open meeting of AA, meaning that anyone with a desire to stop drinking can attend. MONTPELIER - Survivors of Incest Anonymous — Meeting. 6:00 PM. At the UCC Bethany Church in Montpe- lier on Main Street (on the right, just past Ben & Jerry's if you are coming from the interstate). Every Monday in the Blue Door Room, come in front door go to the Basement, stairs on left, then to the end of the hall to the room with the blue door. FMI: 229- 2153 or 454-7822 for more info. .._.__ For more detailed, up-to-the-minute listings, check out our web calendar at: wvvw.mounta_inpridemedia.org/calendar_index.htm ‘§ ,4‘ 1