16 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

MARCH 21, 1997

CENTRAL OHIO WEEKLY EVENTS:

Phone numbers are area code 614 unless otherwise noted.

FRIDAYS

AA Sober, Strong and Free, closed discussion, childcare, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950 H N. Fourth St., Columbus, 8 pm; 291-3639. Africentric 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, Cols, 10 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous for Gays and Lesbians, Mansfield, 8 419-522-0729. pm; Al-Anon, for lesbians, closed discussion, 8 pm, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950 H N. Fourth St., Columbus; 291-3639. Centurions, 3rd Fri., 10 pm, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut St., Columbus.

Coffeehouse, 8-9 pm, Dayton Lesbian-Gay Center, 819 Salem Ave.; 937-274-1776. Columbus Stompers Hot Texas Dance Lessons, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut St., Columbus, 8 pm to midnight; 784-9210 or 224-5563. Combined Forces, Support and social for group 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.

Friday Night Fourplay, gay-lesbian bowling league,

Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 8:30 pm; 276-3185.

Gay and Bi Married or Formerly Married Men, Ist and 3rd Fri. eves, near downtown Cincinnati; 513481-8185.

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, 2nd Fri., dinner and evening out for

members of the crossdressing community; sponsored by Crystal Club, Cols; 231-1368. Meditation class, Pearls of Wisdom, 3224 N. High, Cols., free, 7 pm; 262-0146.

SATURDAYS

A.A. Women's Group, closed discussion, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. 4th St., Columbus, 11 am: 291-3639

AIDS Volunteer Training, 2nd Sat, 10:30 to noon, AIDS Serv. Connection, 92 Jefferson; 221-7979. Alcoholics Anonymous, step meeting, Northminster Presby. Ch., 203 King, Cols., 8:30 pm. Central Ohio Humanists, second Saturday, 12 pm, Call for location (Columbus area); 470-0811. Crystal Club, for crossdressers, transsexuals, and significant others; 4th Saturday of month; Box 287, Reynoldsburg 43068; 231-1368.

Columbus Ursine Brotherhood, bears club, 1st Sat., 6 pm, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut St., Columbus; 461-4110.

Fifty Plus Card and Game Night, gays and lesbians over age 50, 2nd Sat., 7 pm, Stonewall Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus; 627-1046 or 836-5832. Fifty Plus Men's Night Out, for gay men over age 50, 4th Sat, 7 pm, Columbus; 836-5832. Free Community Dinner for people with HIV, friends

and families, 4th Sat., North Broadway Methodist Church, 48 East North Broadway, Columbus. 7 pm. Sponsored by ASC; 221-7979: Friends of Unity Dinner and Theater, every other Saturday, 6 pm, Columbus; 717-9920. 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., 3 pm, make panels for the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Ohio School for the Deaf, 500 Morse Rd., Columbus; 885-3170. Men of All Colors Together, 2nd Sat., Columbus; 470-0374.

Phoenix Pride Youth Group, 11:00 am; Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, 2765 Cleveland Ave., Columbus; 447-7199 or Patty 444-0800. Trident Int'l Bar Night, Ist Sat., 9 pm, Eagle in Exile, 893 N. 4th St., Columbus; 252-7701. Vulcan Levi-Leather Bar Night, 2nd Sat., 9 pm to 2 am, Eagle in Exile, 893 N. 4th St., Columbus; 294-0069.

Solitary Wiccan Support Group, 3 pm, Salem West, 1209 N. High St., Columbus; 421-7557.

SUNDAYS

Al-Anon/Adult Children of Alcoholics, gays, lesbians, bisexuals and friends, Stonewall Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus. Alcoholics Anonymous literature discuss'n, Northminster Presby. Ch., 203 King Ave, 1:30 pm. Christ United Evangelical Church worship, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Ave., Cols., 6 pm, ASL interpreted; 297-6317. Columbus Gay Men's Chorus Rehearsals, Opera Columbus, 177 Naghten St., 7 pm; 228-2462. Columbus Ursine Brotherhood, first Sunday, 5 pm, Club 20, 50 East Duncan St.

Community Church of Truth, meets 11:00 am in Springfield; 937-325-7691 for location. Friends for Lesbian and Gay Concerns, Gathering and potluck, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). 4th Sunday; Cols.; 488-2096.

Friends of Unity Sunday Brunch, chemical-free social group affiliated with Unity Church of Christianity, Columbus, I pin; 717-9920. Life-Affirming Public Pagan Ritual, Salem West, 1209 North High St., Columbus; 421-7557. Lutherans Concerned, Redeemer Church, 1555 S. James Rd., Cols., 1st Sun., 1 pm; 447-7018. National Leather Association mtg., 2nd Sun., 2 pm, Northwest corner of Columbus and Parsons, use back door, park at library, Cols; 470-2093. New Creation MCC Worship Service, 10:30 am weekly, additional 7:30 pm service on 2nd Sun. only, 787 E. Broad St., Columbus; 224-0314. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 4th Sun.,

First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd, Columbus, 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 Ave. Community Church, 1066 N. High St., Cols., 10:30 am; 470-0816.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church worship, 30 W. Woodruff, Cols., 8:30 and 10:30 am; 294-3749. "Sunday Brunch,” gay-lesbian bowling league, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 3 pm; 276-3185.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous 12-step, closed discussion, childcare available, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. Fourth St., Columbus, 7 pm; 291-3639

Together in Pride, 7 pm, First UU Society Church, 232 3rd St. at Putnam, Marietta; 614-373-1238. First Unitarian Church of Marietta, worship, 10:30 am, 232 3rd St., Marietta; 614-373-1238. Unity Church of Christianity, worship, 9 am and 11 am, 4211 Maize Rd., Cols; 614-267-4959. Women's Self-Defense and Martial Arts Club, OSU Larkins Hall, Cols. 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; 937-275-8336.

MONDAYS

Alcoholics Anonymous, Beginner's Group, Northminster Church, 203 King Av, Cols., 8 pm. Catholic Lesbian Group, 2nd, 4th Mon, Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Av., Cols., 8 pm; 297-8948. Columbus Women's Chorus Rehearsal, 6:45-8:45; 299-5148.

Coming Out Support Group for Men, 2nd and 4th

Mon., 7 pm, Stonewall Union, 1160 N. High St.; Columbus; 299-7764 or TTY 299-4408. Coming Out Support Group for Women, 1st and 3rd

Mon., 7 pm, Stonewall Union, 1160 N. High St.; Columbus; 299-7764 or TTY 299-4408. Domestic Violence peer support, for survivors and victims; Choices, Columbus; 224-4663. Dublin Center Therapy Group, for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, 7 pm, Dublin Counseling Center, 6047 Frantz Rd., Suite 102, Cols.; 889-5722. Gay and Lesbian Al-Anon, Mansfield, 8:00 pm; 419522-0729.

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HIV Daytime Support Group, 10:30 am. Sponsored by Columbus AIDS Task Force; 488-2437. HIV-Challenged Spectrum Group, Affirmations, 918 S Front St., Columbus, 7:30 pm; 445-8277. HIV Testing, 1-4 pm, AIDS Serv. Connection, 92 Jefferson, Columbus; 221-7979.

HIV Women's Support Group, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 pm. Child care, rides provided. Cols. AIDS Task Force; 488-2437 for location. Landlord-Tenant "Advice Only" Clinic, Legal Aid Office, 40 W Gay St. Columbus; Housing Law Project, I am, call first; 291-5076. Lesbian Business Association, 1st Monday, 7:30 pm, Whetstone Branch Library, 3909 N. High Street, multi-purpose room, Cols. 267-3953. Lesbian-Gay-Bi Report, 11:30 pm, cable channel 21 in Columbus.

Lesbian Support Group, Newman Center, 64 West Lane Ave., Columbus; 291-4674. NARAL-Ohio, 3rd Monday of month; 221-2594 for time and location (Columbus). Not Ready For Prime Time, gay-lesbian bowling league, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 8:30 pm; 276-3185. Parents Helping Parents, for parents of special, challenged children of all types, all ages; 7:30 pm alternate Mondays. Call for Columbus area location: Hazel 895-3706 or Debbie 890-5864.

TUESDAYS

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, single mothers' support group; 6:30 pm, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. 4th St, Columbus; 291-3639

A.A., lead meeting, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Ave., Columbus; 8 pm. Amnesty International, 1st Tues., 7 pm, Summit Church, 82 E. 16th Ave., Cols., speakers, videos, public invited, enter in rear, Winie; 262-2226. Bisexual Support Group, for male and female Ohio State students. 1:30 pm; 292-5766. Circle of Hope, open discussion for those in the HIV spectrum; 1250 S. High St., Columbus, 7:15 pm; 445-3330.

Columbus State Community College GABLE Cougars, G-L-B students, 1st Tues., noon, Nester Hall #122, Columbus; 227-2637.

HIV Testing, 1st and 3rd Tues., 6-7:30 pm, free, anonymous, women only, given by Cols. Health Dept., WOW, 1950-H N. 4th St.; 645-6960.,į. Landlord-Tenant "Advice Only" Clinic, 3rd Ave. Comm. Church, 1066 N. High, 6 pm. Columbus Housing Law Project; call first; 291-5076. Living Proof, ist Tues., lesbian cancer support group. Stonewall Community Center, 1160 North High St., Columbus, 6:30 pm; 299-7764. Polyester Bowling Academy, gay-lesbian bowling league, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 8:30 pm; 276-3185. The Sistah Circle, A support group for black female incest survivors, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. Fourth St., Columbus, 7 pm. Slightly Bent, gay, lesbian, bisexual bowling league, 7:30 pm, Mr. Bill's Bowling Center, 3525 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, 8:30 pm; The Polyester Network; 276-3185.

Women in the HIV Spectrum does not meet in summer, support group, 2nd and 4th Tues., 1950 N Fourth St., Columbus; 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 Av, Cols., 8 pm. A.A., N.A., HIV Recovery, open discussion, smoking, 8 pm, Pater Noster House, 2456 W. Broad St., side porch, Columbus; 870-6460.

Bi Women For Women, 1st Wed., informal discussion, 7:30 pm, Stonewall Center, 1160 North High St., Columbus; 263-0852. Catholic Gay Men's Support, Newman Center, 64 W. Lane Av, Columbus, 7:30 pm; 291-4674. Central Ohio Queer Scrabblers, GLB Scrabble club, 2nd and 4th Wed., 5-10 pm, 1160 N. High; Columbus; 443-1073.

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., Columbus, 10 pm; 784-9210 or 224-5563.

HIV Significant Others Group, 1st and 3rd Wed., 7:30 pm. Cols. AIDS Task Force; 488-2437. International Human Rights Action, 1st and 3rd Wed., write letters and plan GLB action abroad, 6:30 pm, OSU Ohio Union, Michelle 294-1074. Marshall University Lambda Society, 9:15 pm, Student Ctr., Huntington, W.Va.; 304-696-6623. Men's Hour, 6:30 pm, Dayton Lesbian-Gay Center, 819 Salem Ave., 937-274-1776. NARAL Volunteer Night, 760 E. Broad St., Columbus, 5:30-8:30 pm; 221-2594. Narcotics Anonymous, Pater Noster House, 2456 W. Broad St., 8 pm. Enter side door, 870-6460.

New Creation MCC Men's Group, topical discussions, monthly dinner, open to all, 7 pm; 787 E. Broad St., Columbus, 224-0314.

New Roots, support for adoption and adoptive parenting; gay-lesbian positive; Broad St. Pres. Church, 760 E. Broad, Cols., 7 pm; 267-3638. Ohio University GLB student union, Open Doors, 8 pm, United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., Athens; 594-2385.

Pagan Social Hour, 7 pm, followed by life-affirming ritual at 8 pm, Salem West, 1209 N. 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; 447-7199 or Patty 444-0800.

Queer Lunch, by Stuff Your Face Pizza in the Ohio Union, OSU, 11 am-1 pm; 292-9212. Significant Others HIV Support Group, 1st and 3rd Wed., 6:30 pm CATF, 1500 West 3rd 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., Columbus; 6:30 pm; 291-3639 Sisters of Lavender, social group for lesbians over 21. First UU. Church, 92 West Weisheimer Rd; Columbus; 575-9646.

St. Ignatius Orthodox Church Gay Rights Ministry, 1020 Stewart, Cols, 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 Discussion Group, 7:30 pm; 294-9970 Women in the HIV Spectrum, 3rd Wed., Chris Smithies, Columbus; 294-1751. Women's Hour, 6:30 pm, Dayton Lesbian-Gay Center, 819 Salem Ave.; 937-274-1776.

THURSDAYS

AIDS Grief Support Group 1st and 3rd Thursday, Kobacher House, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 7 pm; 221-7970.

AIDS Spectrum and Spirituality, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 7 pm, AIDS Serv. Connection, 92 Jefferson, between Broad and Long, Cols.; 221-7979. Al-Anon Women's Serenity Meeting, Fan the Flames, 338 N. High St., Columbus, 8 pm, for all women; 447-0565.

Alcoholics Anonymous, discussion, Northminster Church, 203 King Ave. Cols.,, 8:30 pm. Columbus Alternative Pool League, seasonal billiards 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. Dragons Leather Club, 3rd Thurs., 10 pm, Tradewinds II, 117 E. Chestnut St., Columbus, 258-7100. ECCO Group, for African-Americans within HIV spectrum, Columbus; 445-0013 or 253-0861. Fifty Plus, gays and lesbians over age 50, 1st Thursday, 7 pm; First Community Church, Marble Cliff; 6271046.

Grief Support Group, 1st and 3rd Thur. 7 pm, Kobacher House, 3593 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus; 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 8856911 or Sandy 885-3170.

HIV Support Group, 2nd, 4th Thur., 7 pm, 1066 N High St., Cols., 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 Support, 4 pm, OSU, Call for location (Columbus); 292-5766.

Lesbian Survivors of Domestic Violence, call 299-7764 for Cols. location and time. Line Dance Lessons, with the Columbus Stompers, Wall Street, 144 N. Wall St., 8 pm-I 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 G-L-B Latin persons and friends; 2926200 for time and place (Columbus).

Out and About meeting, OSU Ohio Union, Buckeye Suites F and G; 292-6200.

Sexual Abuse Survivors Facilitated Group, open group, child care available, Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-11 N. Fourth St., Columbus, 6:30 pm; 291-3639.

Wright State University Lambda Union, Room W047 in Student Union Building, Dayton, 7:30 pm. 937-775-5565.