Out in the Mountains Calendar January 2 BAGAL (BRATTLEBORO AREA GAYS & LESBIANS) -- Monthly social mixer at Cafe Beyond, within the Collected Works Bookstore, 29 High Street, Brattleboro. Call (802) 254-5947. ACoRN -- Support group for family and friends of those whose lives have been affected by IHV/AIDS. Meeting 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, 29 School Street, Lebanon, NH. Call Maris Noble, MSW, at (603) 650-7895. 3 OUTRIGHT VT -- Discussion Group. Come join our lively member-directed and topic-oriented discussion on relevant topics for lgb/q youth 18-22. 7-9 pm. Call l—800GLB-CHAT. 6 CIHLTERN MOUNTAIN CLUB -- Travel to the Virgin Islands, swimming, snorkeling and hiking. Call (617) 524-3866. ACoRN -- Support group for women affected by HIV/AIDS. Meeting, 29 School Street, Lebanon,‘ NH. Call Donna McCullough at (802) 234-9568. 8 VERMONT PWA COALITION -- Monthly Board Meeting, 6:00 pm. All are welcome. (802) 222-5123 or 800—69V'I'PWA. 9 ACoRN -- Bereavement" support group: love lost to AIDS. Meeting at DMHC, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Call Yoni Stevens at (603) 650-5789. OUTRIGHT VT -- Women's group for all young l/b/q womyn under 23 to exchange ideas, thoughts and feelings. 7-8:30 pm. Outright VT at (802) 865-9677. , Measuring Success One Investor At A Time We know that no matter who you are or what you do for a living, you want to see your family secure, your children educated, your retirement assured. We’re ready to help’ with a wide range of investments and a professionally trained Account Executive who can tailor a program to your needs. At Dean Witter, we measure success one investor at a time. Ginger Williamson Account Executive Seven Burlington Square Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 863-7728 (800) 869-9660 0} DEAN WITTER ©1994 Dean Witter Reynolds Inc Member SPIC 10 UPPER VALLEY P-FLAG -- Support group meeting, 7:00 pm, 11 Mitchell Lane, Hanover, NH. Call (603) 448-1982. BAGAL (BRATTLEBORO AREA GAYS & LESBIANS) -- Monthly “Dining Out”. For this month’s location, call (802) 254-5947. 11 VERMONT CARES -- Support group for all people living with HIV or AIDS. 2-3:30 pm, Montpelier. Call 1-800649-2437. ACORN -- AIDS Community Resource Network monthly board meeting. Call (603)448-2220. 12 NAKED BRUNCH -- Boston’s only gay comedy irnprov group. 9pm, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College, Middlebury. Free. Call (802) 388-3711 ext. 4359. SINGLES BUFFET AND DINNER DANCE -- Clay Hill Farm, Ogunquit, ME. Call (207) 646-6661. ALMA (ACTIVE LESBIANS OF THE MONADNOCK AREA) -- Open social gathering. Everyone is welcome to bring their own activities (music, games, etc.) 7pm, Acting Out meeting space, Washington St., Keene, NH. Preceded by advisory board meeting at 6:30pm. Call (603) 358-0428. 13' 5 SAN GORDON -- CD release performance party. $3 cover good towards purchase of tape or CD. 9pm, the Pyralisk, Montpelier. 14 WOMEN OF THE WOODS -- Go to Brunch Bunch & Planning Session. Bring food or juice. Snow toys if the weather's cooperative. 11am, Plainfield. Call (802)454-8654. IN TERWEAVE -- Potluck lunches for 1/g/b/friends and families. 12:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Feel free to attend worship service at 11:00 am. Call Lisa Rubin at (802) 862-0251. LAKE CHAMPLAIN 8 CHAPTER PFLAG -- Monthly meeting, 2200 pm, First United Methodist Church, Burlington. Call (802) 8634285 or (802) 658-3961. 2ND SUNDAY OUT -- Coffeehouse & dance. Pyralisk in Montpelier. 7—10pm. Cover charge. Call Amy at (802)244-1203. BRATTLEBORO AREA AIDSPROJECT -- Gay Guy Get-Together, an opportunity for men who love men, whether they identify as gay, bi, or straight, to meet one another in a supportive, affirming social environment. 7:30 pm, Cafe Beyond in the Collected Works Bookstore, 29 High St., Brattleboro. Call Carey at (802) 254-8263. 15 VALLEY GAY MEN’S CALENDAR -- Submission deadline for next month's issue of this monthly calendar of events of interest to the men’s communities, including Brattleboro, Northampton, Amherst, and beyond. Call Keith at (413) 586-5588. 16 NH CITIZEN’S ALLIANCE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN RIGHTS (CAGLR) -- Monthly meeting and newsletter stuffing. 3 Pleasant St., 2nd Floor, Concord, NH. Call (603) 224-1686. 17 OUTRIGHT VT -- 18+ Discussion Group. Come join our lively member-directed and topic-oriented discussion on relevant topics for lgb/q youth 18-22. 7-9 pm. Call 1-800-GLB-CHAT. PFLAG BRATTLEBORO -- Monthly meeting, 7:00 pm, Lutheran Church, Brattleboro. Call Jean at (802) 257-5409. 18 MEN TOGETHER -- Discussion group for gay, straight, and bisexual men, addressing issues of concern for all men. Cafe Beyond, within the Collected Works Bookstore, 29 High Street, Brattleboro. Call John at (802) 464-3750 or Mark at (802) 257-7949. VIVA (VISIBLE IN VERMONT ARTS) -- Presenting a reading] performance for and of local artists, writers and musicians. Last Elm Cafe, Burlington. 8:00 pm. Call (802) 863-2307. 19 LEATHER NIGHT -- Presented by The Norsemen, NH's leather fraternity. Frontrunner, 22 Fir St., Manchester, NH 03101. Call (603) 623-6477. VERMONT GAY MEN’S SPIRITUAL SUPPORT BROTHERHOOD -- Discover, explore, and create a loving men’s mythic mysteries of the green man and our personal spiritual journey through sacred space—time with sacred images, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Call (802) 863-9684. 20 IT'S TRAINING MEN -- A conference for anyone who wishes to increase I—HV prevention skills for working with men who have sex with other men in rural environments. Presented by the Vermont Department of Health. 8:30arn—5pm, Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction. Call (802) 863-7244. CHILTERN MOUNTAIN CLUB -- An extensive, above tree—line winter hike on Mt. Eisenhower, NH. Call (508) 529-3105. ‘ advisory 21 MONTHLY POTLUCK FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS -- This is a neighbor to neighbor effort of support and socializing for those folks affected by HIV. Franklin County, Massachusetts. Call Jack at (413) 863-3149 or Bernie at (413) 584-9309. . P-FLAG CENTRAL VERMONT -- Monthly meeting support, education, and advocacy. 1:00 pm, second floor chapel, Unitarian Church, 134 Main Street, Montpelier. Call Jan at (802) 479-9246. 23 OUTRIGHT VT -- Women's group all young 1/b/q womyn under 23 to exchange ideas, thoughts and feelings. 7-8:30 pm. Outright VT 802 865-9677. 25 VERMONT CARES -- Support group for all people living with HIV or AIDS. 2-3:30pm, Montpelier. 1-800-649-2437. 26 ALMA (ACTIVE LESBIANS OF THE MONADNOCK AREA) -- Meeting, 7pm, Acting Out meeting space, Washington St., Keene, NH. Preceded by board meeting at 6:30pm. Call (603) 358-0428. 27 OITM -- Envelope stuffing for February 1996 issue. 10:00 am; 109 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington. All those wanting to get involved. Call Fred (617) 267-9781 or Steven (802) 864-6399. PWA FAMILY DINNER -- Hudson Falls, NY. 5-7 pm. Call (518) 747-6832. » 28 BRATTLEBORO AREA AIDS PROJECT -- Gay Guy Get-Together, an opportunity for men who love men, gay, bi, or straight, to meet one another in a supportive, affirming social environment. 7:30 pm, Cafe Beyond in the Collected Works Bookstore, 29 High St., Brattleboro. Call Carey at (802) 254-8263. 29 OITM —,Submission deadline for all materials (advertisements, articles, letters, classifieds, etc.) for the March 1996 issue. February 9 VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE -- Clay Hill ‘Farm, Ogunquit, ME. Call (207) 646-6661. 10' THE DRAG BALL -- The event of the year, sponsored by VIVA (Visible In Vermont Arts), benefitting Vermont CARES. Memorial Annex, Burlington. 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