OCTOBER 2005 I out in the mountains 21 Tuesday 1 0 BENNINGTON - The Turning Point Club — Overeaters Anonymous. See Tuesday 3'“ FMI. BENNINGTON - Bennington Pride - Community Chat. See Tuesday 3”’ FMI. . BRATTLEBORO - The Men’s Pro- gram - Core Group. 6pm potluck, 6:30 discussion, Menspace, 50 Elliott Street, Brattleboro. Please note that Core Group is MOVING TO TUESDAYS. This is a great group of guys who get together once a month to guide the Men's Program. All welcome. BURLINGTON - R.U.1.2?’s F all Open House to meet our new staff members - it's Tuesday, October 10, \ 5-8pm. ~ BURLINGTON - Turning Point Cen- ( ter - Proud 8 Sober Meeting. See Tuesday 3'“ FMI. MIDDLEBURY — GLEAM - Movie & Discussion. What: The Homosexu- als TV Documentary. Come watch this historic 1967 TV show that first broached the topic of homosexuality on television, and join in a discussion with GLEAM members who will share’ their personal recollections of what it was like to be gay in the 19605. i Refreshments will be served. When: 7:30pm. Where: McCardel| Bicenten- nial Hall 105. Presented by Gay & Lesbian Employees at Middlebury (GLEAM) with the assistance of Mid- dlebury Open Queer Alliance and the Office of Institutional Diversity. FMI contact Joseph Watson jwatson@ midd|ebury.edu 443-5487. Wednesday 1 1 BENNINGTON - Bennington Pride - National Coming Out Day at Ben- nington Four Corners. Bennington Pride Coalition seeks GLBTIQQA friends, along with their non-GLBT allies, to stand visibly on downtown Bennington Four Corners between 4-6 pm to celebrate National Coming Out Day. Our goal is for visible unity with our non-GLBT community as we try to raise awareness and diminish homophobia on this very special day. Won’t‘you join us? Even forjust 30 minutes? Please consider committing to 1 of the 4 half hour blocks of time between 4 pm and 6 pm, then RSVP bennpride@gmail.com by October 4, 2006 so we can be prepared with signs. See about sign-making potluck on Oct 6th. See our website at http:// benningtonpride.org/. HANOVER, NH - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. See Wednes- day 4"‘ for more information. ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES — Needle Exchange. See Wednes- day 4"‘ FMI. ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES - Oral HIV Testing. See Wednesday 4"‘ FMI. Friday 1 3 BRATTLEBORO - The Men's Pro- gram — Spirituality. 7pm at the Mens- pace, 50 Elliott Street, Brattleboro. Open discussion of men's spiritual- ity. Come with an open mind and a willingness to share your thoughts. Men’s Program sponsored event. BURLINGTON - Outright VT - Friday Night Group. See Friday 6"‘ FMI. MONTPELIER: The Missing Cats - an acoustic swing trio featuring Lewis Franco, Dono Schabner, and Will Patton. Gypsy swing and vocal rhythm tunes from the 1940's, plus originals. Langdon St. Cafe, 4 Lang- don St., Montpelier, 9pm, Donations. 802-223-8667 or 802-223-0882 Saturday 1 4 BRATTLEBORO - The Men's Program - Leather Connecting. 6:30—9:30pm at the Menspace, 50 Elliott Street, Brattleboro. Come enjoy a Connecting with a kink... this month's Connecting group is for guys with an interest in the leather scene. Call to sign up at 254-4444. BURLINGTON - VGSA— Bowling. Join VGSA for some low-key bowling at the basement-lanes of St. Marks Church in the New North End of Bur- lington. $10, 8-11pm. FMI contact Dave @802 893-2104. Sunday 1 5 BRATTLEBORO - The Men's Pro- gram - West River Trail Hike. 11am, meet at West River Trail behind the Marina, Brattleboro. Howie will be leading a Men’s Program hike on the West River Trail, an easy-going trek on the old railroad bed. There is no chance of getting lost, so men who don't want to walk as far as others can simply stop when they wish and turn back. Others can continue on for a longer hike. Bring a lunch and wear appropriate footwear. This hike is perfectly suitable for beginners, while more experienced hikers can simply extend for a longer walk. The West River Trail is located behind the Marina in Brattleboro. Drive beyond the extra parking to the right of the Marina and there is a tan quonsett hut on the right. Next to it there is a sign on a tree that says “parking for West River Trail”. We will meet at that tree.at 11am on Saturday. BURLINGTON- VGSA— Volleyball. See Sunday 1”‘ FMI. NORTH DANVILLE - VGSA— Great VT Corn Maze: Join members of VGSA for a scenic ride to North Danville, VT to tackle the challenging corn maze. FMI contact Randy_ at 863-3669 or visit: www.vermontcorn- maze.com. Monday 16 BURLINGTON - VGSA - Salon Book Discussion. VGSA's Salon Book Discussion Group welcomes new members. Light snacks and great Prnmutevnur Event here! Send your announcements to calendar@mountainpridemedia_.org, or write to OITM, PO Box 1122, Burlington VT 05402 conversation. October's book: ‘Time and Again, by Jack Finney. FMI con- tact ‘Ernie @802 893-3802. BURLINGTON - Ohavi Zedek Syna- gogue - Bubbies, 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. ARLINGTON - Alcoholics Anony- mous - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Meeting. See Monday 2"“ FMI. Tuesday 1 7 BENNINGTON — Bennington Pride — Community Chat. See Tuesday 3"‘ FMI. BENNINGTON - The Turning Point Club — Overeaters Anonymous. See Tuesday 3"‘ FMI. BURLINGTON - Turning Point Cen- ter - Proud & Sober Meeting. See Tuesday 3"’ FMI. MONTPELIER - Stitch & Flix Queer film night 7 p.’m. at Black Sheep Books, 4 Langdon Street, Montpelier. FMI, see www.b|acksheepbooks.org. Wednesday 18' HANOVER, NH - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. See Wednes- day 4"‘ FMI. - ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES — Needle Exchange. See Wednes- day 4"‘ FMI. ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES - Oral HIV Testing. See Wednesday 4"‘ FMI. 1 Thursday 1 9 BRATTLEBORO - The Men's Pro- gram - Book Club. Call Curtis for de- tails, 254-2400. The book for October is Second Son by Robert Ferro. COLCHESTER - Out For Good at \/.PR. 4-7pm. Join Out For Good at Vermont Public Radio's fall pledge drive. We'll be in their Colchester stu- dio to answer phones, eat good food, and enjoy fabulous company. Email — outforgood@glfundvt.org to sign up. Pre-registration is needed. More info at www.glfundvt.org. 5 Friday 20 BETHLEHEM, NH - The Highlands Inn. See Tuesday 3"’ FMI. BRATTLEBORO - The Men’s Program - Gayme Night. 7pm at the Menspace, 50 Elliott Street, Brattleboro. Gayme Night is at the Menspace this month. Bring your favorite board game, bring a snack to share, come on over and enjoy the laughs! ' BURLINGTON - Outright VT - Friday Night Group. See Friday 6"‘ FMI. SOUTH ROYALTON - Sexual Ori- entation and the Law Conference: International LGBT Rights. Keynote Speaker: Paula Ettelbrick, executive director of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission Vermont Law School, Chase Center. Friday October 20th. 8:30-4pm. Free and open to the public. Breakfastand Lunch will be served. Saturday 21 BETHLEHEM, NH - The Highlands Inn. See Tuesday 3"‘ FMI. COLCHESTER - Out For Good at VPR. 7:45 am - 5pm. Join Out For Good at Vermont Public Radio's fall pledge drive. We'll be in their Colchester studio to answer phones, eat good food, and enjoy fabulous company. Several shifts available. Email outforgood@glfundvt.org to sign _up. Pre-registration is needed’. More info at www.glfundvt.org. WHITE RIVER JUNCTION - Bar- ony of All Vermont - Monster's Ball 2. At the American Legion Hall in White River Junction, VT. 126 South Main St., White River Junction, VT. Doors open at 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm. $10.00 ‘Ticket Price. Prize for Best Costume. All Performers are welcome to join us. FMI contact ic- stantaIus@yahoo.com or call Jeremy 802-345-1842. ' I Sunday 22 BETHLEHEM, NH - The Highlands Inn. See Tuesday 3'“ FMI. BURLINGTON- VGSA — Volleyball. See Sunday1 st FMI. Monday 23 BURLINGTON - Ohavi Zedek Syna- gogue - Bubbies, Babies and Bagels. See Monday 2"“ FMI. MONTPELIER - Survivors of Incest , Anonymous — Meeting. See Monday 2nd FMI. ~ ARLINGTON - Alcoholics Anony- mous - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Meeting. See Monday 2"“ FMI. SHARON - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. See Monday 2"“ FMI. Tuesday 24 BENNINGTON - The Turning Point Club — Overeaters Anonymous. See Tuesday 3"’ FMI. BENNINGT ON - Bennington Pride - ~ Community Chat. See Tuesday 3'” FMI. BRATTLEBORO - The Men's Pro- ' gram - Connections Mailing. 6pm at the APSV office, 67 Main Street, 4th Floor, Brattleboro. It's work but it's fun, too. And it goes a lot faster with more guys! Help mail out the newsletter of the Men’s Program. We sure appreciate the help. Pizza provided compliments of the Men's Program. 67 Main is across from Sam's Department Store. BURLINGTON - Turning Point Cen- ter - Proud & Sober Meeting. See Tuesday 3"‘ FMI. Wednesday 25 BURLINGTON -— Out In the Mountain - Stuffing night. Come and join us as we prepare to send the new- est edition to distribution sites and subscribers around the region. Any time after 5pm at our offices at 34 Elmwood Ave. (across from the Post Office) in Burlington. Pizza provided, so come on down to see old friends and make new ones. For information call 861-OITM or opsmgr@moun- tainpridemedia.org. HANOVER, NH - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. See Wednes- day 4"‘ FMI. ST JOHNSBURY - Vermont CARES — Needle Exchange. See Wednes- day 4"‘ FMI. Friday 27 BURLINGTON - Outright VT - Friday Night Group. See Friday 6"‘ FMI. Saturday 28 BRATTLEBORO — The Men’s Program — Potluck. 6pm, at the Menspace, 50 ELLIOTT STREET, BRATTLEBORO. Bring a dish to share and come enjoy the company! Sunday 29 BURLINGTON - VGSA— Volleyball. See Sunday 15‘ FMI. Monday 30 ARLINGTON - Alcoholics Anony- mous - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Meeting. See Monday 2"“ FMI. BURLINGTON - Ohavi Zedek Syna- gogue - Bubbies, Babies and Bagels. See Monday 2"“ FMI. BRATTLEBORO - The Men's Program - Movie Night. 6pm, at the Menspace. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: the Hallow- een Episodes. We provide the popcorn and soda. Bring a snack if you would like, and come enjoy the show. MONTPELIER - Survivors of Incest Anonymous - Meeting. See Monday 2"“ FMI. SHARON - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. See Monday 2"“ FMI. Tuesday 31 BENNINGTON - Bennington Pride — Community Chat See Tuesday 3'“ FMI. BENNINGTON - The Turning Point Club - Overeaters Anonymous. See Tuesday 3'“ FMI. ' BURLINGTON - Turning Point Cen- ter - Proud & Sober Meeting. See Tuesday 3'“ FMI.