CHARLIE'S CALENDAR
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Antique and Collectible Sale, to benefit Project Open Hand Columbus, a non-profit organization providing whole-food nutritious meals to persons living with HIV/AIDS, Kight Studio, 551 South 5 St., Columbus; 614-221-5683.
Sunday, May 19
FACT Potluck, dinner and social for people with HIV, given by Facing the AIDS Challenge Together, 2 pm, Office of Aging West, 16024 Madison Ave., Lakwood, for a ride 216529-7695.
Akron AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization, part of worldwide event of remembrance and support. Candlelight march downtown, sponsored by Akron Area Ryan White Consortium, 7 pm, Akron Health Department Auditorium, 177 S. Broadway, Akron; 330-375-2319.
Warren AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization, part of worldwide event of remembrance and support. Music and candlelight ceremony as names are read of those to be remembered, opening remarks by the mayor, sponsored by the Trumbull County Area AIDS Task Force, 8 pm, Courthouse Square, Warren; 330-399-2437.
Tuesday, May 21
When It Hurts Too Much to Tell: Surviving an abusive relationship; topic of HOMES meeting, Helping Ourselves and Others Through Mutual Expression and Support, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 West 29 St., Cleveland, guest Susan Kreinbrook; 216-522-1999.
Wednesday, May 22
Pride Committee Meeting, working on educational and community outreach programs, fund raising and Pride '96, all are welcome, 7:00 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland, 216-371-9714.
Thursday, May 23 to Sunday, June 2
Inside/Out Film Festival, in Toronto, 130 films of lesbian, gay, and bisexual interest, call 416-977-6847.
Friday, May 24
Asians and Friends Columbus Dinner, 7:30 pm at Vietnam Restaurant, 2548 Bethel Rd., Columbus; 614-488-4297.
Friday, May 24 to Monday, May 27
AFC Friendship Weekend, Asians and Friends Cleveland field trip to Chicago, call Gary Eckel by May 10; 216-752-4431.
Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 1
An Evening and Day with Christine Downing, an academic in religion and psychology and author of Myths and Mysteries of Same Sex Love; Friday lecture relates Greek myth to today's lesbian and gay issues, 7:30 pm; Saturday workshop explores challenges lesbians face as individuals and couples, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Cleveland Marriott East, 3663 Park East Dr., Beachwood, variable registration fee due May 4; 216-595-1015.
Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2
Cincinnati Pride and Cultural Festival, "It's a Pride Thing," sponsored by the Cincinnati Lesbian-Gay Center, gay minister Mel White will speak; 513-751-3814.
Saturday, June 1
"Decked Out" Dinner and Dance, aboard the Willis B. Boyer, a retired lake freighter museum, 6:30 pm, International Park, Toledo, $75 includes tour; 419-693-5687. P-FLAG Two, a next step group for Parents, Family, and Friends of Gays and Lesbians, 10:30 am, Guilford House, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; 216-3217413.
Party for Cleveland Couples Together, for past and current members; call 216-734-7980. Sunday, June 2
Gay Day at Kings Island, wear red or a Pride T-shirt to the amusement park just north of Cincinnati, meet at the Timberwolf ampitheatre at noon; 513-751-3814.
Tuesday, June 4
Gay Community Support, discussion with Women Addressing Today's Challenges, given by Judy Jacobs, president of P-FLAG, 7:30 pm, Crazy Ladies Center, Cincinnati; 513651-0040.
Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8
"Feelin' Groovy,” the Cincinnati Men's Chorus in concert, Arnoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theatre, call 513-751-3814 or Ticketmaster.
Saturday, June 15
Cleveland Pride '96 is at a new location: Pier Park, on Lake Erie north of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, at the end of East 9th St. Parade steps off at 11 am, festival is from noon to 6 pm. Beer will be sold for the first time this year; 216-371-9714. "We Sing the Dream" North Coast Men's Chorus Pride concert, 8 pm, Cleveland State University Waetjen Auditorium, in the Music and Communications Bldg, 2001 Euclid, park free in garage off Chester between East 19th and 21st; 216-473-8919. HRC 1996 Columbus Celebration, Human Rights Campaign dinner and entertainment fund raiser, speech by HRC head Elizabeth Birch, with Comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer, Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, cocktails 7 pm, dinner 8 pm, Columbus Convention Center, $150 per person; 614-265-7303.
Sunday, June 16
Gay Day at Cedar Point, unofficial event is every Father's Day, when crowds are thinner at the amusement park near Sandusky, wear Pride T-shirt, rainbow pattern, or just a nice smile.
Saturday, June 22
Toledo Pride March and Picnic, "Stepping Out," 12 pm, marching from Government Center to International Park, Toledo; followed by "Cooking Out,” picnic sponsored by Toledo MCC and Dignity, at Good Samaritan church in Toledo's Old West End; 419693-5687.
Sunday, June 30
Columbus Pride March and Gayfest, assemble at Goodale Park, march to Bicentennial Park; 614-299-7764.
Calendar listings are free! To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location, and contact phone to P.O. Box 5426, Cleveland 44101, or fax to 216-631-1082, or e-mail to ChronOhio@aol.com (on America Online, ChronOhio). The Chronicle comes out every other Friday. Listings must be received by the Tuesday ten days before an issue date to be included in that issue. See Community Forum page for more info.
MAY 3, 1996 GAY PEOPLe's ChronICLE 17
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