18 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
OCTOBER 1, 1993
POSTINGS
Ohio
Potluck for those in the HIV spectrum takes place monthly, in a new location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 16400 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. The next social is Sunday, October 17, from 2 to 5 pm and features a Halloween theme come in costume if you like. Volunteers and donations are welcome. For more information about what to bring, call 221-7580. Or you can write to P.O. Box 355, Edgewater Branch, Lakewood, OH 44107.
Gay Men's Support Network begins meeting in the Akron area on October 8, and thereafter on the second and fourth Friday of the month. The meetings take place at 7:30 pm at the Akron Metropolitan Community Church social hall, and will be an informal discussion group for gay men to explore feelings and issues that are affecting their lives and the community at large. The group meetings will be educational and confidential, offering a non-threatening environment for openness and discussion. The issues to be addressed will be many, including educational and spiritual topics.
The church address is 1215 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 443 14. For more information call 745-5757.
A Gay Pagan Circle is forming. Open to all traditions; meeting details are still not confirmed but the first meeting is being planned for Sunday, October 3. For the latest organizational details call Patrick at 3337828, or Tim at 228-0683.
International Ms. Leather 1993, Amy Meeks, will be appearing at the Clitty Cat Club's Ms. Ohio Leather contest on Saturday, October 23, at 10 pm. Fetish Boxes by Princess Daisy and Metal+Fiber will be open on the lower level. There will be ongoing
auctions of leather, toys, local merchandise and services with proceeds going to send the new Ms. Ohio Leather to compete in San Francisco for the International Ms. Leather 1994 title.
Clitty Cat Club is held at Ohio City Oasis at the corner of Detroit Ave. and West 29th St. $5 cover. Call 321-6295 for more information.
Annual Rummage Sale of First Unitarian Church will be held Saturday, October 2 from 9 am to 4 pm. This year there is a fantastic collection of baby items and toys for children of all ages. In addition, RumSale visitors will be able to choose mage among furniture, jewelry, designer clothing, books, house plants, household items, and other wares.
The First Unitarian Church of Cleveland is at 21600 Shaker Blvd. in Shaker Heights.
Women's Comedy Conference in Cleveland. The first National Women's Comedy Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Beachwood (Cleveland) from Friday-Sunday, November 12-14. This conference is designed as an annual event to establish a network and community of women interested in women's comedy and humor. Comics, actors, public speakers, writers, cartoonists, therapists, health professionals, recovery specialists, and the general public are invited to attend.
The conference fee of $125 includes workshops, a Comics Jam Session & Open Mic, a catered luncheon and a Comedy Extravaganza. Comics interested in signing up for the Comics Jam & Open Mic on November 12 at 8 pm should call 216-289-2939.
Comedy and humor workshops are scheduled all day Saturday, including “Humor & Writing," "Improvisational Comedy," "Ethnic Humor," "Speaking with Confidence,”
Dykes To Watch Out For
INFANT REPLAY
MALIKA, I'M GONNA SMASH THAT FUCKING CAMCORDER! SHE'S GETTING REALLY CLOSE NOW!
YEAH, THIS IS RIGHT BEFORE THE BABY CROWNS
THERE'S THE HEAD! JEEZ, IT'S ALMOST AS INTENSE ON TV AS IN REAL LIFE!
LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL TONI IS, POISED ON THE BRINK OF THIS MIRACULOUS RITE OF PASSAGE!
UNNGH!
and "Humor & Stress Management in the Workplace." To attend just the workshops, a workshop package price, for up to four workshops, is $80 in advance, $100 at the door.
Women vendors are welcome to sell their wares at the Women's Holiday Gifts and Crafts Mart for a registration fee of $50 per person. Tables are available at $25 per day for a two-day maximum (Friday night through Sunday morning).
The networking Catered Luncheon is Saturday from noon to 1:30 pm and is open to the public at a cost of $20 per person.
The Comedy Extravaganza on Saturday night features nationally-known comediennes Karen Williams, Suzanne Westenhoefer and Sara Cytron, with exciting local comic Sherry Tolliver. The show beings at 8 pm with tickets costing $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Special lodging rates at the Embassy Suites Hotel are available; suites can hold up to six. Call 216-765-8066 and refer to the National Women's Comedy Conference to get the discounted rate.
For additional information and to register, call 800-653-1417 or 216-289-5885.
A Coalition to Save Villa Angela Lakefront State Park has been formed by interested individuals to voice a public outcry against the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' plan for the property. ODNR recently acquired lakefront property from Villa Angela High School but, instead of preserving the land, the agency is planning a roadway, parking lot and a three-lane bridge spanning Euclid Creek.
The Coalition encourages concerned citizens to review the plans which are posted at the Cleveland Lakefront State Park Office, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd; and the Lakeshore Golden Age Center, 16600 Lakeshore Blvd. The Coalition can be reached at 531-3071.
OH MY GOD!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE OT!
The Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has announced a "Gift of Caring" project to assist those who would like to make contributions. In 1992 CPDV provided service to 19,671 people. According to the FBI, a woman is beaten by her partner or spouse every 15 seconds.
In order to help those affected by domestic violence, CPDV relies on contributions from individuals and businesses to operate its Battered Women's Shelter Program and provide other important services. The Center is a private, not-for-profit social service agency partially funded by United Way, government sources and foundations.
To use the "Gift of Caring" project, contact CPDV at 831-5440 to request the free coupon book. Then send a coupon, along with a contribution to the Center, anytime you want to make a gift. Some examples are birthdays, holidays, and memorials. A special "Gift of Caring" acknowledgment card, designed by local artist Donna Drozda, will be sent according to your personalized instructions. Proceeds will be used to provide shelter to women and children victims of domestic violence, operate the Center's 24hour Battered Women's Hotline (391HELP), and provide counseling.
For more information and to obtain your coupon book, call 831-5440.
National
Allegheny College alumni caucus starts. An Alumni Caucus for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Concerns at Allegheny College is being inaugurated at a dinner meeting during Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, October 23. The Alumni Caucus, a member of NetGALA, consists of alumni who support the goals and activities of the campus Committee in Support of Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals. The Caucus will undertake such activities as financial support of campus
MEANWHILE, OVER AT NATURE BORN...
OH, WOW... IT FEELS WEIRD! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS REALLY GONNA WORK.. AY!
1993 BY ALISON BECHDEL
IT'S WORKING!
IT'S WARM! MY
BREASTS ARE
BUZZING!
AMAZING, ISN'T IT? SEE THE JAW
MOVE, BY HIS EAR?
HE'S SWALLOWING.
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KID'S
A
GENIUS.
FONY
1 STILL CAN'T
BELIEVE IT.
WELL! YOU CAN GO HOME IN A COUPLE HOURS IF YOU LIKE. YOU'RE COMING ALONG JUST GREAT-MUST BE DUE TO THAT WONDERFUL SUPPORT TEAM. WE DON'T OFTEN SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE AT A BIRTH!
YEAH... I'M GLAD EVERYONE COULD BE HERE, BUT IT WAS A LITTLE HECTIC. IT'LL BE NICE TO GET HOME AND SETTLE IN, JUST THE THREE OF US.
I WONDER
WHERE CLARICE AND
TONI KEEP THEIR STAPLE GUN.
SMAC
MAKE SURE YOU'RE
DEEP IN. HE NEEDS TO LATCH ONTO YOUR BREAST, NOT JUST THE NIPPLE. THERE, HE'S SUCKING!
SPARROW, I COULDN'T FIND ANY BUBBLEGUM CIGARS, So I JUST GOT REAL ONES, OKAY?
NOW REWIND IT! I WANNA SEE HIM GET SUCKED, BACK IN!
-HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RAFAEL
TANYA WANTS TO KNOW
IF SHE CAN BRING SOME FRIENDS. THEY'RE DOING A LESBIAN AVENGERS ACTION
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
LATER.
T
HE MOSTLY UNFABULOUS SOCIAL LIFE OF ETHAN GREEN...
WHEN LAST Visited, ETHAN
& DOUG'S BuddiNG ROMANCE
HAD COLLI&ED WITH THE REALITY OF DOUG'S SEROPOSITIVE STATUS... THE INTERVENING WEEKS HAVE SEEN...
H
REMEMBER
WHEN HE WAS JUSTA SHALLOW TEA DANCE THING... (SNIFF) and HERE HE'S GROWING UP & DATING BOYS... Soan
...
hell be
Shaving...
PRIDE;
DIDJ'A GET A HAIRCUT?
2013
CAN WE NOT DISCUSS THAT?.. IT LOOKS Good. (CHORTLE)
I WANT TO BE WITH HIM.
RESOLVE;
RHIANNON RINGS UKE A BELL THRY The NIGHT & WHO WILL HER LOVER...
THAT'S SO TRUE... IF I READ OF 1 MORE CLINICAL TYPE REFERING TO RELATIONSHIPS AS "DISCORDANT", I GUESS I'LL JUST GO MAD...
UNITY:
YEA... OR HOW'bout; MAGNETIC COUPLES
AS IF WE HAVE SUPER HUMAN POWERS ENABL ING US TO THROW REALLY POPULAR DINNER PARTIES MORE
PATE?
So I SAID; THAT'S STONEWALL YOU'RE REFERRING TO, NOT STONEHENGE... I SWEAR ETHAN, SOME OF THESE KIS ASTOUND ME MAYBE THERE SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF REQUIRED READING LIST BE FORE PEOPLE COME) • OUT...Er JUST LET ME KNOW WHEN IT'S SHORT ENOUGH, HON.HON?) You LISTENING?
ON THE OTHER HAND, SIMPLY "POSITIVENEGATIVE COUPLES SOUNAS KIND OF
STAR
DISEASED
PARIAH
NEWS
TREK
of Bucky...
I DON'T KNOW...
I MEAN... HAS HE CONSI&ERE& THIS?
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HAS HE THOUGHT THIS THROUGH
(a) HIS CHEST (b)HIS LEGS (c) DouG'S BALLS
ED
BY Eric Orner...
CONCERN:
B
NELLIE & DELI
...JEEZ CHARL... HE HASN'T THOUGHT ANYTHING
THROUGH IN 4 YEARS OF APPEARING IN THIS COMIC... WHAT MAKES YOU THINK HE'D START NOW?
REALISM:
I'VE ALWAYS ASSUMER THAT ONE DAY I'& SET TO SEE AFRICA..AND THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA.. AND MAYBE SOME OF THOSE BEEFY AUSSIE
ROWER
boys...
VIATICAL
MENTS