GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

JANUARY 26, 1996

CENTRAL OHIO WEEKLY EVENTS

Phone numbers are area code 614 unless otherwise noted.

FRIDAYS

AA Sober, Stong and Free, closed discussion, childcare available, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950 H N. Fourth St., 8 pm. Al-Anon Lavender Triangle, closed discussion, childcare available, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950 H N. Fourth St., 8 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mish-Mash meeting, Northminster Church, 203 King Ave., 10 pm. Alcoholics for Gays and Lesbians, Mansfield, 8 pm; 419-522-0729.

Columbus Stompers Hot Texas Dance Lessons, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut St., 8 pm-midnight; 784-9210 or 224-5563. Combined Forces, Support and social group for gay men and lesbians in Marion, 7-8:30 pm; | Box 6132, Marion 43302.

Dignity-Columbus, gay, lesbian, bisexual Catholics,

1st Monday of month, 7 pm, 203 King Ave., Columbus; 451-6528

Gay-Lesbian Bowling League, meet at Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., 8:30 pm; The Polyester Network, 276-3185. HIV Testing, free and anonymous, by the Columbus Health Department, testing at Affirmations, 918 Front St., Columbus, walk-in from 3-7 pm, 6456960.

Ladies Night Out, second Friday, sponsored by the Crystal Club. Dinner and evening out for members of the crossdressing community; 237-4321 or P.O. Box 287, Reynoldsburg 43068-0287. Meditation classes, 2nd and 4th Friday, Pearls of Wisdom, 3224 N. High St., free, 7 pm; 262-0146. Pagan Potluck Dinner, free, bring a covered dish to share, drums are encouraged, 7 pm, Salem West, 1209 North St., Columbus; 421-7557. Parents, and Siblings HIV Support Group, 2nd

Friday, Pater Noster House, 2456 West Broad St., Columbus, 1 pm. Free parking at church across street. Facilitated by Fr. Tom Cadden; 870-6460.

SATURDAYS

A.A. Women's Group, closed discussion, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950 H N. 4th St., 11 am. Alcoholics Anonymous, Step Meeting, Northminster

Presbyterian Church, 203 King Ave., 8:30 pm. Capitol City Cycling Club Breakfast Ride, 8 am; 26-CAMPI (262-2674).

Card Party, 7 pm, Stonewall Union, 47 West 5th Ave., Columbus, 614-299-7764. Central Ohio Humanists, second Saturday, 12 pm, Call for location; 267-4030. Crystal Club, for transsexuals, transgenderists and transvestites; 4th Saturday of month; Box 287, Reynoldsburg 43068; 265-7488.

Free Community Dinner for persons with HIV, friends and families, 4th Saturday, North Broadway Methodist Church, 48 East North Broadway. 7 pm. Sponsored by ASC; 291-2300.

Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Veterans of America, Grapevine Cafe, 73 E. Gay St., 1st Saturday, 4 pm; Mike 299-7764, TTY 299-4408.

HIV support group, 3rd Saturday, First Baptist Church, 583 E. Broad St. Child care provided; 231-4661.

Phoenix Pride Youth Support Group, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, 2765 Cleveland Ave., Columbus; 444-0800 or 4477199.

PWA Coalition Meeting, 1st Saturday, Columbus AIDS Task Force, 1500 W. Third Ave., Suite 329, 1 pm; 488-2437 or 881-4368. Stonewall Union Lesbian-Gay Pride Report. Cable

Access Channel 21, 11:30 pm; 299-7764, TTY: 299-4408.

People Living with AIDS and their families support group, 4th Saturday of month, First Baptist Church, 583 East Broad St., 7 pm, Child care provided; Jim, 231-4661.

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Vulcan Levi-Leather Bar Night, first Saturday of month, 9 pm to 2 am at Eagle in Exile, 893 N. 4th St., Columbus, 294-0069.

SUNDAYS

Alcoholics Anonymous literature discussion, Northminster Presb. Church, 203 King Ave, 1:30 pm. Christ United Evangelical Church Worship Service, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Ave., 6 pm, ASL interpreted, 297-6317. Columbus Gay Men's Chorus Rehearsals, Opera Columbus, 177 Naghten St., 7:00-10:00, 2282462.

Columbus Ursine Brotherhood, first Sunday, 5 pm, Club 20, 50 East Duncan St. Coming Out Support Group for Men, Stonewall Community Center., 47 W. Fifth Ave., 1st and 3rd Sunday; Don Cook 299-7764, TTY: 299-4408. Community Church of Truth, meets 11:00 am in Springfield, 513-325-7691 for location. Friends for Lesbian and Gay Concerns, Gathering and potluck for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and friends seeking spiritual community within Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). 4th Sunday; 488-2096.

Gay-Lesbian Bowling League, meet at Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Avle., 3 pm. The Polyester Network, 276-3185. Lazarus Network Meditation Group; Ongoing presentations on the Goddess, spiritual and emotional healing; 614-262-0146.

Lutherans Concerned-Central Ohio, Redeemer Church, 1555 S. James Rd., 4th Sunday, 5:30 pm; 291-8771.

National Leather Association, 4th Sunday, 2 pm, Eagle, 232 N. 3rd St; 229-2804.

New Creation MCC Worship Service, 1253 N. High St., 10:30 am, 7:30 pm; 294-3026. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 4th Sunday, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd, 2 pm; 227-9355. Spirit of the Rivers Ecumenical Community Church service, Third Avenue Community Church, 1066 N. High St., 10:30 am; 470-0816.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church worship service, 30 W. Woodruff, 8:30 and 10:30 am; 294-3749. Survivors of Incest Anonymous 12-step, closed

discussion, childcare available, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. Fourth St., 7 pm, 291-3639

Women's Self-Defense and Martial Arts Club, OSU Larkins Hall. Call for times: 268-6873. Youth Quest, for sexual minorities 22 and under, 6:30 pm at St. Mark's Church, corner of Woodman and Berkhart, Dayton, 513-275-8336.

MONDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous, Beginner's Group, Northminster Church, 203 King Ave., 8 pm. Catholic Lesbians Support Meeting, Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Ave., 8 pm; 291-4674. Columbus Women's Chorus Rehearsal, 6:45-8:45; 299-5148.

Coming Out Support Group for Men, safe space for men dealing with gay or bisexual identity issues; every 2nd and 4th Monday, 7 pm; Stonewall Union, 49 W. Fifth Ave.; 299-7764 or TTY 2994408.

Domestic Violence peer support meeting, for survivors and victims of domestic violence; Choices, 224-4663.

Dublin Center Therapy Group, for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, 7 pm, Dublin Counseling Center, 6047 Frantz Rd., Suite 102, 889-5722.

Gay and Lesbian Al-Anon, Mansfield, 7:30 pm; 419-522-0729.

Gay Male Survivors of Domestic Violence, 2nd and 4th Monday, 8 pm, closed meeting: call first, Don Cook 299-7764, TTY 299-4408. Gay-Lesbian Bowling League, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., 8:30 pm. The Polyester Network, 276-3185.

HIV Daytime Support Group, 10:30 am. Sponsored by Columbus AIDS Task Force; 488-2437. HIV-Challenged Spectrum Group, Affirmations, 918 S Front St., 7:30 pm; 445-8277. HIV Women's Support Group, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 pm. Child care, rides provided. Columbus AIDS Task Force, call for location; 488-2437. Landlord-Tenant "Advice Only" Clinic, Legal Aid

Office, 40 W Gay St. Columbus Housing Law Project, 11 am, call first, 291-5076. Lesbian Business Association, 1st Monday, 7:30 pm, Whetstone Branch Library, 3909 North High Street, multi-purpose room.

Lesbian Support Group, Newman Center, 64 West Lane Ave., 291-4674.

Lesbian Survivors of Domestic Violence, 1st and 3rd Monday; Gloria McCauley 299-7764, TTY: 299-4408.

Momentum TV, Cable Access Channel 21, 11 pm; 299-4408.

NARAL-Ohio, 3rd Monday of month; 221-2594 for time and location.

Not Ready for Prime Time Bowling League, 8:30 pm, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., Tony 299-7764 or 276-3185.

Parents Helping Parents, for parents of special, challenged children of all types, all ages; 7:30 pm alternate Mondays. Call for location: Hazel 8953706 or Debbie 890-5864.

TUESDAYS

ACLU of Central Ohio, 2nd Tuesday, Columbus Metropolitan Library; 228-8951.

Alcoholics Anonymous, lead meeting, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Ave., 8 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, women's lead meeting, 8pm, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. 4th St., Columbus 291-3639.

Amnesty International, 1 st Tuesday, Summit Church, 82. E. 16th Ave., enter in back; 338-8538. Bisexual Support Group, 1:30 to 3 pm, OSU Counseling and Consultation Service, 292-5766. Bisexual Support Group, a safe and affirmative group for OSU students, male and female, who identify as bisexual. 1:30 to 3 pm; 292-5766. Central Ohio Men's Circle, Third Avenue Commu-

nity Church, 1066 N. High St; 299-4702. Circle of Hope, 1250 S. High St., open discussion for

those in the HIV spectrum. Sponsored by Southeast Counseling Services. 7:15 pm; 445-3330. Ex-spouses of Gays Therapy Group, primarily for people who were once married to someone gay, 7 pm, Dublin Counseling Center, 6047 Frantz Rd., Suite 102, Dublin; 889-5722.

Gay-Lesbian Bowling League, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., 8:30 pm; The Polyester Network, 276-3185.

The Healing Circle, A support group for black female rape survivors, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. Fourth St., 7 pm. International Human Rights Action, write letters and plan actions for gays, lesbians and bisexuals internationally; Ist Tuesday of month, 7 pm, OSU Ohio Union basement lounge; Jorge, 614-2917400 or Michelle, 614-294-1074. Landlord-Tenant "Advice Only" Clinic, Third

Avenue Comm. Church, 1066 N. High, 6 pm. Columbus Housing Law Project; call first, 2915076.

Lesbian Avengers, 9 pm, Cafe Q, 1175 N. High St., Columbus 630-3446.

Living Proof, a lesbian cancer support group. Stonewall Community Center, 47 West Fifth Ave., first Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm; 299-7764. Momentum TV, Cable Access Channel 21, 5:30 pm. Info 299-4408.

9 to 5 National Association of Working Women, 2nd Tuesday, Third Avenue Community Church, 1066 N. High St., 5:30 pm; 292-3947.

Ohio Catholics for Choice, 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 69 W. Patterson, 7:30 pm; 267-1858.

Sexual Identity Issues support group for women, 7pm, call 486-1774.

The Sistah Circle, A support group for black female

incest survivors, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. Fourth St., 7 pm.

Slightly Bent, gay, lesbian, bisexual bowling league,

7:30 pm, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., 8:30 pm; The Polyester Network, 2763185.

Stonewall Video Night, Stonewall Community Center, 47 W. Fifth Ave. Films about aspects of gay and lesbian life, followed by discussion, third Tuesday; 299-7764, TTY: 299-4408. Women in the HIV Spectrum support group, 7:30 pm, 52-C West Fifth Avenue, facilitated by Chris Smithies, 294-1751.

WEDNESDAYS AIDS Survivors Support Group, Mount Carmel Hospice Evergreen Center, 1144 Dublin Rd., Columbus, 234-0265.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Grapevine Group, Northminster Church, 203 King Ave., 8 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, single mothers' support group; 6:30 pm, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N.4th St, 291-3639

Amnesty International, 3rd Wednesday, Summit Church, 82 E. 16th Ave., enter in back; 338-8538. Bi Women For Women, informal discussion group, 1st Wednesday of month, 7:00 pm, Northside Library, corner of High and McMillan, Columbus; 265-7298.

Catholic Gay Men's Support Meeting, Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Ave., 7:30 pm; 291-4674. Christ United Evangelical Church Bible Study, 7:30 pm, call for location: 297-6317. Columbus NOW Chapter, first Wednesday, Chemical Abstract Services, 2540 Olentangy River Rd., 7-9 pm; 276-5017. Columbus Stompers Hot Texas Dance Lessons, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut St., 10 pm; 7849210 or 224-5563. Coming Out Support Group for Women, every other Wednesday, 7 pm, safe space for women dealing with gay or bisexual identity acquision issues, Stonewall Union, 49 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, 299-7764.

Grief Support Group, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of month, for those who have lost loved ones to HIV/ AIDS, 7:30 pm, 221-7979 or 291-2300.

Healing Circle, open support exploring health and wellness living with HIV/AIDS, 7 pm, Ohio AIDS Coalition, 48 W. Whittier St., Columbus, 444 1683.

HIV Significant Others Group, for partners, friends, parents, siblings; 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Columbus AIDS Task Force; 488-2437. NARAL Volunteer Night, 760 E. Broad St., 5:308:30 pm; 221-2594.

Narcotics Anonymous, Pater Noster House, 2456 W. Broad St., 8 pm. Enter side door, 870-6460. New Roots, Emotional support for adoption and adoptive parenting; gay-lesbian positive; Broad St. Presb. Church, 760 E. Broad St., 7 pm; 2673638.

Ohio University gay lesbian, bisexual student union, Open Doors, 8 pm, United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., Athens, 614-594-2385. Origins of the Craft, an overview of the origins of modern witchcraft and the religion of Wicca, 7 pm, Salem West, 1209 North High St., Columbus, 421-7557.

People Sharing and Caring, open to anyone in the HIV spectrum, 7:30 pm, Southeast Christian Church, 3330 East Livingston Ave., Columbus; James White 221-0544.

Phoenix Pride Support Group, non-therapeutic support for ages 14-21, 6-8 pm at Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, 2765 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 4440800 or 447-7199.

Queer Lunch, by Stuff Your Face Pizza in the Ohio Union, OSU, 11 am-1 pm; 292-9212. Significant Others HIV Support Group, first and third Wednesdays, 6:30 pm CATF office, 1500 West Third Ave., Suite 329, Megan Lyons or Lisa Cox 488-2437.

Single Mothers Facilitated Group, open to all, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. Fourth St., 6:30 pm, 291-3639

Sisters of Lavender, social group for lesbians over 21. First U.U. Church, 92 West Weisheimer Rd; 235-1718.

St. Ignatius Orthodox Church Gay Rights Ministry, 1020 Stewart Avenue, 7 pm; 443-6040. Unitarian Universalist Humanists, 3rd Wed., 7:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 1st UU Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus, Earl 890-0653. What Nurtures Our Spirituality, Spirit of the Rivers Study and Discussion Group, 7:30 pm, 2949970 Women's Hour, Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center, 6:15 pm; 513-228-4875.

THURSDAYS

AIDS Grief Support Group 1st and 3rd Thursday, First U.U. Church, 93 Weisheimer Rd., 7 pm; 2912300

Al-Anon Women's Serenity Meeting, Fan the Flames, 3387 N. High, 8 pm, for all women, 4470565. Alcoholics Anonymous, discussion meeting, Northminster Church, 203 King Ave., 8:30 pm. Columbus Alternative Pool League, seasonal billiards competition with friends, 7 pm, 299-1007. Druid Workshop and Networking Service, free, 7 pm, Salem West 1209 North High Street, 4217557.

ECCO Group, for African-Americans within the HIV spectrum; 445-0013 or 253-0861. Healing Circle Open Support, wellness options for people with HIV/AIDS, discussion and speakers, 7 pm, Ohio AIDS Coalition, 48 W. Whittier St., Columbus, 444-1683.

HIV Parents and Siblings Support Group, 2nd and 4th Thursday, St. John's Episcopal Church, Rt. 161 and High St., Worthington; 12:30 pm; Mary 885-6911 or Sandy 885-3170.

Lesbian-Bisexual Women's Group. Front Lounge, 18 N. College St., Athens; 594-2385. Lesbian Support, 4 pm, OSU, Call for location, 2925766.

Lesbian Survivors of Domestic Violence, Information 299-7764.

Line Dance Lessons, with the Columbus Stompers, Wall Street, 144 N. Wall St., 8 pm-1 am; 4642800.

Log Cabin Club, gay, lesbian, and bisexual Republicans, 2nd and 4th Thursday, 265-7535 or Box 12126, Columbus; 43212.

New Realities, open discussion and socializing for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals in Delaware County; 363-5271 or 943-2862. Nosotros, for gay, lesbian and bisexual Latin persons and friends; 292-6200 for time and place. Out and About meeting, OSU Ohio Union, Buckeye Suites F and G, 292-6200.

Stonewall Union monthly meeting, 49 W. Fifth Ave., 1st Thursday; of month 299-7764, TTY 299-4408. Sexual Abuse Survivors Facilitated Support Group, open group, child care available, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. Fourth St., 6:30-8 pm, 291-3639.

Wright State University Lambda Union, Room W047 in Student Union Building, 7:30 pm, 513-

873-5565.