$ ‘a II E Ifl $ = E :- .''l : = E E a 3 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 fog 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 VOLUNTEERI 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 GLBTQ persons are invited to contact editor Lynn McNicol at lynn@ mounta_inpridemedia.org. We are a 501(C)(3) organization. There may be no financial reward, but our gratitude is boundless! 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 greg@ mountainpridemedia.org or call 802.861.6486 to volunteer. Waterbury/ Stowe Distribution: Out in the Mountains needs a volunteer to distribute newspapers to the Waterbury/ Stowe area. Ideally, the volunteer would pick up the papers in Burlington and take them to a few places in the area. Or we could mail them to you to distibute. If you live or work in that region and would like to volunteer some of your time, about 1-2 hrs per month, please contact greg@ mountainpridemedia.org or call 802.861.6486. Groups Cool VW Enthusiasts- looking for some new members, or should we say "some Queer folk" 802)247-6848 or email: ger224@hughes.net 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? Join others with similar experience every 2nd and 4th Thursday (6:30pm) at RU12 in Burlington for support from peers and mental health professionals. See calendar listing in this paper or call 802.860.7812 FMI. "Beyond Men and Women" -- Gender Diversity Group, meeting in Brattleboro/Putney area. Personal sharing, exercises, games, discussion, reading, writing. Six weeks: Wednesdays, April 12 through May 17. Topics to include: How gender is constructed; Differences and Relationships between sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexuality and orientation; Alternatives to the binary (men/women) gender system; Gender and religion, spirituality, media, culture, class, & economics. Open to adults of all genders, identities, and orientations. ’'If you claim an identity, we take you at your word, and ask that you do the same for all other participants." Contact Benjamin Robin, (802) 387- 2487, robin@benjaminrobin.net Personals Bisexual ( but closeted ) white male, mid 30's, seeking gay or bisexual men, 20-38 for friendship and possibly more. I live in the Upper Valley area and am interested in social interaction with men who are comfortable with their sexuality. Discretion is a must. Please call 802) 738-5333 and leave a message if I am unable to answer. OCTOBER 2006 I out in the mountoins 25 lllhut are you looking fo ? . E-mail your ad to classifieds@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 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 ofthe 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. Vermont Women's Dating Club: w2wdatingclub@yahoo.com; Join Vermont's first Lesbian online dating club. It's free and easy. Women of all ages. If you are a single Lesbian who loves to love women, we want you to join in on the fun. Spring is in the air, and you know what that means!!! For more information e-mail us at w2wdatingc|ub@yahoo.com POLYAMORY: Middle age couple with hetero husband and bi-wife seeks a bi-sexual woman to share our love and lives with. Please be of an earth- based spirituality; open; honest; mature; and std free. We are in the Franklin-Grand Isle region 802-522-7384 leave message if no answer. Media COMING OUT AFTER 60 Small, well-respected film company is currently seeking stories for a cable TV documentary, an honest portrayal of gay men and women who didn't come out until past 60, or still haven't. Seeking all types of stories: funny, honest, sad, brave, unexpected, life-affirming. If you'd like to tell your story, or know someone who might, please contact Jason at Forever Films to learn more. ' jason@foreverfilmsinc.com (631) 899-3889. Real Estate Come enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of New Hampshire 8i Vermont -- NH Antiques/Home Decor Business: Restored 1780's 5 BR Cape-style farmhouse overlooking the river/mountains. 1 Three story heated barn for the retail store. Price includes 1 BR apt., workshop, pool, & additional 2 acre lot. $479,000. Vermont B&B: Restored farmhouse with 5 guest rooms, 2 BR owner's quarters, workshop, and a huge barn on 17 acres of pasture andhardwood. $407,000. NH Inn 8: Restaurant: Turnkey business located on an award winning Main St. Spacious owner's quarters,‘ 8 _ guest rooms/suites, award- winning restaurant & Martini Bar. $799,000. CenterPoint Business Advisors 1-888-988-0999 www. cpointadvisors.com Jeffersonville/Smugglers Notch - Furnished 2 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in very private setting, many nice features, fireplace, large deck, whirlpool tub in master, washer/dryer, knotty pine walls and ceiling, skylights. $950/month, deposit and references required. Yearly lease. Call Greg at 802) 644- 2522 for more information. Vacation Rental — Perfect secluded retreat Cabin in deep woods, hiking, wild creatures, gas lights, cooking and wood stoves, 8: outhouse. $50/ night or $250/ week. Call Crow at 802) 660-9706. BOOKWORM SEEKS QUIET NOOK: Newly out, heading to Burlington. Seeking 1 or 2 BR apartment in gay-friendly house, within 2 miles of downtown. Or eIsewhere...Parking necessary, sun/quiet nice. Looking to spend less than $1 K if possible. Call Roy at 802-649-5730. _ Services Offered GARDENING/ LAWN CARE/ DIRTYWORK - Dave loves , weeding, mowing, raking, digging, planting, and designing. Burlington to , Middlebury 802) 453-4992 or email: davewebb@peoplepc. corn. - EARLY BIRD SPECIALII 20% OFF Heartgard+ and FrontIine+ seasonal protection for your pet. Call today for convenient in-home appointment. Vet 2 Pet Mobile Veterinary Service. 802.658.2202. Display your wares in Out in the Mountains Classifieds! Whether your selling, renting, or trying to meet some new friends, send your classified ad to c|assifieds@outinthemountains. org by the 3rd Monday of every month. Puppies PAPILLON AKC PUPPIES $900. Shots, health certified. Loving lap/companion dogs. Puppies ready beginning of September. Nonrefundable deposit required. More info (802) 758-3073 or gayle@ grammagay|es.com. Travel Vacation Rental in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Sun and fun in one of the more desirable gay winter vacation spots in the America's, Puerto Vallarta. Owner offers his Oceanside condo for weekly bookings. Unit features two full size beds and baths, eat-in kitchen, A/C, TV, private ocean-facing balcony, bright and happy decor, beautiful ocean and beach views and those lovely sunsets. This "straight—friendly condo hotel" is in Vallarta’s popular blue chairs district on Vallarta’s most popular beach, Los Muertos. Rates booked via this ad from owner are 25% off rack rates. 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