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GAY PEOPLE's ChronicLE
AUGUST 30, 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. Afrocentric HIV Support Group, 6 to 8 pm, Neighborhood House, 1000 Atcheson St., Columbus, call Charles; 252-4941 ext. 13. 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 Free parking at church across pm. 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.
Lesbian-Gay-Bi Report, formerly the Stonewall Union Pride Report, airs 11:30 pm on cable channel 21 in Columbus.
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.
Trident International Bar Night, first Saturday of month, Eagle in Exile, 893 N. 4th St., Columbus, 252-7701.
Vulcan Levi-Leather Bar Night, second 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. 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.
Life-Affirming Public Pagan Ritual, Salem West, 1209 North High St., 421-7557. 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, Stone-
wall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus, 299-7764.
National Leather Association, 2nd Sun., 1:30 pm, Eagle, center of Hickory and Lazelle, 232 N. 3rd St.; 470-2093.
New Creation MCC Worship Service, 2nd Sun.,
787 E. Broad St., Columbus, 7:30 pm; 224-0314. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 4th Sun., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd, 2 pm; 227-9355. Rainbow Support, 2-4 pm and 7-9 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. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2nd Sun.,
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. First Unitarian Church of Marietta, worship service, 10:30 am, 232 3rd St., Marietta; 614-3731238.
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, 2nd and 4th Mon.,safe space for men in all stages, facilitated by Dr. Keith Oliver, Psychologist, 7 pm, Stonewall Union, 1160 N. High St.; 299-7764 or TTY 299-4408.
Domestic Violence peer support meeting, for survi-
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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, 8:00 pm; 419-522-0729.
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-Gay-Bi Report, formerly Stonewall Union Pride Report, airs 11:30 pm on cable channel 21 in Columbus.
Lesbian Support Group, Newman Center, 64 West Lane Ave., 291-4674.
NARAL-Ohio, 3rd Monday of month; 221-2594 for time and location.
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. Amnesty International, 1st Tuesday, 7 pm, Summit Church, 82 E. 16th Ave., speakers, videos, public invited, enter in rear; Winie; 262-2226. Bisexual Support Group, for male and female OSU students. 1:30 pm; 292-5766. 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. Columbus State Community College GABLE Cougars, G-L-B students, 1st Tues., noon, Nester Hall #122, Columbus; 227-2637. Gay-Lesbian Bowling League, June thru August, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 3 pm. The Polyester Network; 2763185.
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. Landlord-Tenant "Advice Only" Clinic, Third Avenue Comm. Church, 1066 N. High, 6 pm. Columbus Housing Law Project; call first, 2915076.
Living Proof, Ist tues., lesbian cancer support group. Stonewall Community Center, 1160 North High St., 6:30-8:30 pm; 299-7764.
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.
Women in the HIV Spectrum does not meet in summer, support group, 2nd and 4th Tues., 1950 N Fourth St., Joanna Cray, 221-7979.
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
A.A., N.A., HIV Recovery, 8 pm, Pater Noster House, 2456 W. Broad St., side porch, Columbus; 8706460.
Bi Women For Women, 1st Wed., informal discussion group, 7:30 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 North High St., Columbus; 421-1379. 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 Stompers Hot Texas Dance Lessons, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut St., 10 pm; 7849210 or 224-5563.
HIV Significant Others Group, for partners, friends, parents, siblings; 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Columbus AIDS Task Force, 488-2437. International Human Rights Action, 1st and 3rd Wed., write letters and plan action for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals internationally, 6:30 pm, OSU Ohio Union, Michelle 294-1074. 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. Pagan Social Hour, 7 pm, followed by life-affirming ritual at 8 pm, Salem West, 1209 N. High St., 4217557.
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.
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; 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, Ist 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 in the HIV Spectrum, 3rd Wed., Chris Smithies, 294-1751.
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, does not meet in July and August, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 7 pm, ASC, 1066 North High, Columbus: 291-2300. 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. Columbus State Community College GABLE Cougars, G-L-B students, 3rd Thurs., 8 pm, Nester Hall #122, Columbus; 227-2637.
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. Grief Support Group, 1st Thur. 8:30 pm, Kobacher House, 3593 Olentangy River Rd., Sandy Fauzer, 885-3170.
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 Support Group, 2nd and 4th Thur., 7 to 8:30 pm, 1066 N High St., Rocky Morrison, 221-7979. 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; 464-2800. 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.
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. Stonewall Union, 1st Thur., 49 W Fifth St., 2997764, TTY 299-4408.
Wright State University Lambda Union, Room W047 in Student Union Bldg, 7:30 pm, 513-873-5565.