SEPTEMBER 3, 1993 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 25

CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Weekly events on next page

Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6

International Friendship Weekend, sponsored by Asians and Friends, held in Pittsburgh, write to Box 134, 1487 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43212, 614341-7349.

P-FLAG International Convention, 12th annual event in New Orleans is highlighted by Lynn Lavner, Rep. Gerry Studds, a mini gay Mardi Gras, plus 50 workshops. $175 advance plus discount room, PO Box 15515, New Orleans, La, 70175; 504228-2332 or 523-3922.

Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, September 5

Fight the Right Midwest Regional Summit to build skills to counter right-wing organizing in Ohio and the Midwest, sponsored by NGLTF and StonewallCincinnati, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Cincinnati, $35, $45 after Aug. 31, 513-5418778.

Thursday, September 9

Best-Kept Secrets of Home Buying and Selling. Join the Network, Cleveland lesbians in business, for a panel discussion with realtors and a mortgage financier. Maria's Restaurant, 11822 Detroit, Lakewood; dinner at 6 pm, elections and panel at 7:15;

529-9285.

Big Mama & Co. at Ohio City Oasis, West 29th and Detroit, 11 pm, no cover, 574-2203. Friday, September 10

Lesbian-Gay People of Colors Fishbowl Meeting, allowing people of colors to express their feelings and experiences in the white-run organizations and larger community. All are welcome to attend; includes a feedback session. 7 pm; CSU University Center-Kiva Room, 2121 Euclid Ave.

Bachelorette Party for Patti (5¢ owner) and Tracy, celebrate their last fling before their commitment ceremony; with munchies, games, and tasteful raunch; 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland, 661-1314.

Friday, September 10 to Sunday, September 12

Sisterspace Pocono Weekend, music, workshops, swimming, canoeing, and more at à 1,000-acre site in the Pocono Mountains in eastern Pennsylvania, $90-$160, 215476-2424.

Saturday, September 11

Ohio Lesbian Festival. Fifth annual one-day festival features musicians, crafts, businesses, workshops, and KidFest; 11 am to midnight, at Frontier Ranch offU.S. 40 just east of Columbus. Tickets $20 at gate or $15 in advance at Gifts of Athena in Cleveland and Fan the Flames in Columbus, or send check to Lesbian Business Assn., Box 02086, Columbus, 43202; 614-267-DYKE (3953).

Sunday, September 12

Liberation United Church of Christ, first worship service for new congregation serving the gay, lesbian and bisexual community, Rev. Dan Geslin, 10:30 am at the Hillel Foundation, 11291 Euclid Ave., on the Case Western Reserve University campus, 932-2462.

Talent Show Auditions for November 20 Center Stage benefit. All types of performers are sought, call 522-1999 in advance for appointment. Civic Recital Hall, 3130 Mayfield Rd. near Lee in Cleveland Hts., noon to 4 pm. Also Sept. 26. 15th Annual "We Are Family" Picnic, sponsored by Northern Ohio Coalition (NOCİ), Wildwood Lake Water Park in Columbia Station, tickets at local bars. Ladies' Touch Football season begins. One hand touch, 7-woman teams. Call 7414095 for info.

Comedian Karen Williams at the Youngstown Coffeehouse, 6:30 pm, First Unitarian 'Church, corner Elm and Illinois, 545-1626.

"Open Table" worship service that affirms the diversity of God's human creation and proclaims a vision of a Reconciling Community, 7:30 pm at the Epworth-Euclid United Methodist Church, 1919 E. 107th St.; 371-8446.

Wednesday, September 15

Erev Rosh Hashana services and dinner, Chevrei Tikva, services at 8:30 pm, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd. near Coventry in Cleveland Heights. Preceded by congregational dinner at Cirino's Pewter Mug, 6:30 pm, RSVP for dinner only, 932-5551.

Thursday, September 16

Rosh Hashana morning services, Chevrei Tikva, 10:30 am; Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Heights. Luncheon at 1:30 pm; Fairmount Grill, Cedar at Fairmount, RSVP for lunch only, 932-5551.

The Maureen Lake Band with Mona Desmond, at Ohio City Oasis, West 29th and Detroit, 11 pm, no cover, 574-2203.

Friday, September 17

Health Reform and its Impact on Women's Health, a women's health month luncheon program; 11:30 am-2 pm; DeLuca's Place in the Park, Elyria. Grassroots reception follows at Elyria YWCA; 4:30 pm; 988-5326.

The Nickel is Five! Join in the Anniversary Celebration, with champagne, food, pizzas and more, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland, 661-1314.

Saturday, September 18

Interweave annual meeting. Dinner, celebration, and business meeting of UnitarianUniversalist lesbian-gay-bi-trans group; dinner reservations by Sept. 10; 6 pm at East Shore U.U. Church, 8181 S. Center, Mentor; 871-4675.

Going to the Chapel... You are cordially invited to the reception following Patti (5¢ owner) and Tracy's commitment ceremony, 7:00 pm, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland, 661-1314.

Tuesday, September 21

Human Rights Campaign Fund Benefit organizational meeting. 7 pm at 19601 Scottsdale Blvd, Shaker Hts; 751-1962.

Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26

Journey Without Maps: Gay, lesbian, bisexual spirituality retreat, led by Diane Vesmar-Bailey, at Highlands Camp and Conference Center, 4246 Sweet West Rd., Middlefield, Ohio. Sponsored by Presbyterians for Lesbian-Gay Concerns, begins Friday at 7:30 pm, $75, 382-0507.

Kol Nidre services, Chevrei Tikva, 8:30 pm; Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Heights. Preceded by dinner at Mad Greek, Fairmount at Cedar, RSVP for dinner only, 932-5551.

First Annual Gay and Lesbian Filmfest, sponsored by South East Michigan Pride, a variety of full length and short films, various ticket prices and packages, at the Magic Bag Theatre and Cafe, Ferndale, MI., call 313-825-6651.

Saturday, September 25

Reverse Raffle, sponsored by Memoirs softball team, at the Slovenian Home, 4583 West 130th St., Cleveland. Bar opens at 6 pm, dinner at 7:30, raffle at 8:30. Tickets, $25, include open bar, dinner, and a chance to win $750. For info call 892-0886 or 521-8951.

Annie and Amy, at the Youngstown Coffeehouse, First Unitarian Church, corner Elm and Illinois, 6:30 pm, $5.00, 545-1626.

Yom Kippur morning services, Chevrei Tikva, 10:30 am, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Heights. Concluding service and potluck break-the-fast at Paul Zeitzew's home, 4 pm; RSVP 751-2188 or 932-5551.

Sunday, September 26 Step in the Right Direction 1993, third annual 10-kilometer pledge walk to benefit five Cleveland AIDS organizations providing AIDS care and education in Greater Cleveland, chaired by Cleveland Mayor Michael White, volunteers and walkers needed. Registration at 11:30am, stepoff at 1 p.m., Edgewater Park beach level. Health Issues Taskforce is coordinating; 2250 Euclid Ave., Cleveland OH 44115; 621-0766.

Cherrese Akron & Company, with A Little Bit of Country, at Ohio City Oasis, West 29th and Detroit, 11 pm, no cover, 574-2203.

Friday, October 8 to Sunday, October 10 OutWrite '93, lesbian and gay writing conference sponsored by Gay Community News, with over 100 panels, workshops and discussions, held at Boston's Park Plaza Hotel, write to: OutWrite '93, P.O. Box 263, State House, Boston, MA, 02133.

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