25 out in the mnuntuins I OCTOBER 2006 I MOUNTA|NPR|DEMEDIA.ORG flit Sunday 01 BURLINGTON - Christ Church Presbyterian - Sunday Service. Every Sunday from 9:30AM. CCP is a “More Light" church. We welcome all persons. regardless of sexual orienta- tion, into full panicipation in the life, membership, and leadership of this church, and strive, as part of the Body of Christ, to reach out in ministry to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgen- dered 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- VGSA — Volleyball. @Christ the King School, 136 Locust St. (upper_Shelburne Rd.) 6-8pm, ‘$5/members, $10/non-members. Save Money— VGSA membership only $20.00. Come for an evening of challenging (yet low-key and fun!) volleyball. We have a great time, and welcome new players. FMI contact Guy @802 272-2000. BURLINGTON - American Catholic Church Eucharist. Join us for an affirming LGBT Catholic liturgy and sharing. First Sunday of the follow- ing months Sept 2006 - May 2007, 7:00 pm. Call 660-7175 for directions, questions. Monday 02 ARLINGTON - Alcoholics Anonymous - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgen- der 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. BURLINGTON - Ohavi Zedek Synagogue - Bubbles, Babies and , Bagels. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue is sponsoring a free Jewish playgroup for families of all backgrounds for parents/grandparents and children between the ages of birth through three years old. It meets every Mon- day from 10:00-11:00AM at 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington. The first half hour is filled with Jewish songs and stories followed by noshing and shmoozing. For more information, call Sarah Klionsky 864-0218 ext 26. 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 bluedoor. FMI: 229- 2153 or 454-7822 for more info. SHARON - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. Support meeting to help those with excessive weight, bulimia and anorexia, 7PM - 8:30PM @ Sha- ron Congregational Church at jct of Rt 14 & 132. FMI (866)977-4700. Tuesday '03 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 conversation. Want to know more? Go to the Ben- ningtonpride.org or email bennpride@ gmail.com, or write us at Bennington Pride Coalition, PO Box 25, Benning- ton, VT 05201. 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. BETHLEHEM, NH - The Highlands Inn. We have an outstanding selec- tion of musicians lined up for our fall concerts. Vicki Blankenship & Patti DeRosa, Tuesday, October 3. Ash- leigh Flynn, October 20-22. Chris- tine Martucci, November 3-5. Vicky Andres, November 17-19. These concerts are FREE to guests. FMI: wvvw.highlandsinn-nh.com or 1-877- LES-B-INN (537-2466). BURLINGTON - Turning Point Center - Proud & Sober Meeting. 7-8:30pm every Tuesday, Turning Point Center, 61 Main St (entrance on Champlain St.), Burlington. Wednesday 04 BURLINGTON - RU12? - Vermont Trans Support Group meets first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, RU12 Community Center, 34 Elmwood Ave. Burlington. Confidential support for wherever you are in the journey. You don't need to be alone, come be with friends who understand and may be able to help. HANOVER, NH - Food Addicts in Re- covery Anonymous. Support meeting to help those with excessive weight, bulimia and anorexia. 7-8:30pm @ Hanover Friends Meeting House (next door to Hanover High School). FMI (866) 977-4700. 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. FMI call Penni at 802-748-9061 . ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES — Needle Exchange. Needle ex- change Walk-in hours every Wednes- day 3-6pm at Vermont CARES 1235 Hospital Drive Suite two. FMI call Penni at 802-748-9061. Thursday 05 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 provid- ed by VTCARES. Be Safe. Be Smart. Get Tested. Knowledge is Power. No needles! Walk-in testing hours at VT- CARES every Wednesday 10am-1pm 27 South Main Street 775-5884. Friday 06 BENNINGTON - Bennington Pride Coalition - Community Potluck. Bennington Pride Coalition hosts a Community Potluck 6:00-9:00pm at the Second Congregational Church, Hillside Drive. Bring a favorite dish and favorite LGBTIQ allies! Come and join in the fun of sign-making for National Coming Out Day, on October 11th. BRA'l‘l'LEBORO - The Men's Program - Gallery Walk Social Evening. 6pm, Menspace, 50 Elliott Street, Brattleboro. The Men’s Program will be holding our popular open social evening on Gallery Walk night, with treats. . 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, bisexual, transgender & questioning youth ages 22 and under! FMI call: 800-GLB-CHAT or check out our website at: www.outrightvt.org. Saturday 07 BURLINGTON - VGSA - Wine and Dine. Meet at Wine Works on upper ‘St. Paul St. in Burlington @7pm. Enjoy a glass or two of wine before heading out to a local restaurant for dinner. FMI or to RSVP, contact D.K. . at 878-6704. ‘Monday 09 ARLINGTON -Alcoholics Anonymous , BURLINGTON - Outright VT - Satur- day Night Socials. From 7-8:30pm at 187 St. Paul St. in Burlington. Ayouth social/hang out group that meets ev- ' ery Saturday featuring movie nights, board games, outdoor adventures & more! Come meet other lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender 8. questioning youth ages 22 and under! FMI call: 800-GLB-CHAT or check out our website at: www.outrightvt.org. SOUTH BURLINGTON- Womyn's Night. Robert Toms and Shoebox Theater present a party for women and their fabulous male friends at Higher Ground. Food, live music, and dancing to the wee hours of the morning. Featuring Mieka Pauley (8-10pm) in the Showcase Lounge, followed by DJ Precious (10pm). All ages, $5 advance/ $10 day of show, wvvw.highergroundmusic.com. Sunday 08 BURLINGTON- VGSA - Volleyball. See Sunday 15‘ FMI. GUILFORD - Annual Harvest Late Brunch. 2pm, The Organ Barn, Guil- ford, VT. Gay cultural critic and writer Michael Bronski, columnist for the . Boston Phoenix and author of The Pleasure Principle: Sex, Backlash and the Struggle for Gay Freedom, will be the featured speaker of the Ninth Annual Harvest Late Brunch to benefit the Kopkind Colony's Summer Project. A tapas feast will precede the talk entitled: “The World Turned Upside Down: The Politics of Joy". For reservations and directions contact Kopkind Administrator John Scagliotti, john@afterstonewa|l.com $25 donation. RUTLAND — Come join Rutland Vis- tas, the Greater Rutland Area's new- ' est LGTB&Q group, for an evening of good food and fun. If able, please bring a dish to share and a personal place setting. Potluck begins at 6pm", with an always fun social activity to follow. Grace Congregational Church community room. More info., call Philip at (802) 259-3811. - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgen- der Meeting. See Monday 2"“ FMI. BURLINGTON - Ohavi Zedek Syna- gogue - Bubbles, Babies and Bagels. See Monday 2"” FMI. MONTPELIER - Survivors of Incest Anonymous — Meeting. See Monday’ 2"“ FMI. SHARON - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. See Monday 2"“ FMI. For more detailed, up-to-the-minute listings, check out our web calendar at: www.mountainpridemedia.org/ca|endar_index.htm