GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE APRIL 5, 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, 291-3639. 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, 3rd Fri., gay, lesbian, bisexual

Catholics, 7 pm, 203 King Ave., Columbus; 4516528.

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: 291-3639

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).

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

HIV Testing, 1st Sat., 4-9 pm, free, anonymous, given by Columbus Health Dept., Stonewall Center, 1160 N. High, 299-7764.

Making the Quilt, 4th Sat., make panels for the AIDS

Memorial Quilt, Ohio School for the Deaf, 500 Morse Rd., Columbus; 885-3170. Phoenix Pride Youth Support Group, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, 2765 Cleveland Ave., Columbus; 444-0800 or 4477199.

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 Ser-

vice, 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, 228-2462.

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Columbus Ursine Brotherhood, first Sunday, 5 pm, Club 20, 50 East Duncan St. 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.

Men of All Colors Together, 2nd Sun., 3 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., CoJumbus, 299-7764.

National Leather Association, 2nd Sunday, 1:30 pm, Eagle, center of Hickory and Lazelle, 232 N. 3rd St; 470-2093.

New Creation MCC Worship Service, 787 E. Broad St., Columbus, 10:30 am; 7:30 pm on 2nd Sun.; 224-0314.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 4th Sunday, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd, 2 pm; 227-9355. Rainbow Support, 2 pm, First UU Society Church, 232 3rd St. and Putnam, Marietta; 614-373-1238. 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

Together in Pride, 7 pm, First UU Society Church, 232 3rd St. and Putnam, Marietta; 614-373-1238. Unity Church of Christianity, worship service, 9 am and 11 am, 4211 Maize Rd., Columbus; 614-2674959.

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 Lesbian Group, 2nd and 4th Monday, Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Ave,, 8 pm; 2978948.

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 survi-

vors 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

AIDS Quilting Bee, 2nd and 4th Tues., 12 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus, 299-7764.

ACLU of Central Ohio, 2nd Tuesday, Columbus Metropolitan Library; 228-8951. Alcoholics Anonymous, lead meeting, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Ave., 8 pm. Amnesty International, 1st Tuesday, Summit Church, 82. E. 16th Ave., enter in back; 338-8538. Bisexual Support Group, for male and female OSU students. 1:30 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, for those once married to someone gay, 7 pm, Dublin Counseling Center, 6047 Frantz Rd., Suite 102, Dublin; 8895722.

Gay, Lesbian, Straight Teachers Network, 7:30 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus, 299-7764.

HIV Testing, 1st and 3rd Tues., 6-7:30 pm, free, anonymous, women only, given by Columbus Health Dept., Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. 4th St.; 645-6960. International Human Rights Action, write letters and plan actions for gays, lesbians and bisexuals internationally; 1st Tuesday, 7 pm, OSU Ohio Union basement lounge; Jorge, 614-291-7400 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, 79 pm, 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, pm, 52-C West Fifth Avenue, facilitated by Chris Smithies, 294-1751.

WEDNESDAYS

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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

AA, HIV, NA Recovery, 8 pm, Pater Noster House, 2456 W. Broad St., side porch, Columbus; 8706460.

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, 7:30 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., 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.

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

Public Pagan Circle, "life-affirming ritual," 8 pm, Salem West, 1209 North St., Columbus, 4217557.

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-HN. Fourth St., 6:30 pm, 291-3639

Sisters of Lavender, social group for lesbians over 21. First U.U. Church, 92 West Weisheimer Rd; 575-9646.

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

AIDS Spectrum and Spirituality, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 7 pm, ASC, 1066 North High, Columbus: 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.

Herpes Support Group, (HELP), 2nd Thurs., 1515 E. Broad St., #213, Columbus, 470-0709. 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.

HIV Testing, 2-4 pm, free anonymous, given by Columbus Health Dept., N. Central Mental Health, 1301 N. High St., Columbus, 645-6960. 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, 513873-5565.