FEBRUARY 5, 1999 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

100 parties around Ohio will help people with AIDS

Columbus February, the month of Valentines, will be even more exciting this year as 100 parties occur throughout the month, all for one cause.

"100 Parties" will benefit Ohio AIDS Coalition, a non-profit organization whose members are people with HIV or AIDS. Proceeds from the 100 parties will enable OAC to continue assisting people living with the disease.

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From dinner cruises on the Ohio River to

a children's pizza party in Youngstown, the variety of parties and host communities is

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broad. Church socials, formal dinner parties, and of course, Valentine's Day parties are among the popular events being scheduled. Bars, restaurants, and other businesses have agreed to throw special parties to benefit OAC.

There are many ways the public can assist. Individuals and groups can host parties of their own or attent one of

Log Cabin national

director Tafel to speak

Columbus-Rich Tafel, national execu-

tive director of Log Cabin Republicans, will speak in Columbus at a local meeting of the Log Cabin Republican Club of Columbus.

Tafel will address various gay political issues, including the current debate over recently passed domestic partner benefits for city employees.

"We are very pleased

The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 18 in the Renaissance Room at Out on Main Restaurant, 122 West Main Street, Columbus from 6:30 to 9 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance, $10 for students or $30 at the door. The event is open to the public. Please RSVP to 614-265-7535 by February 16.

Log Cabin Republican Club of Columbus

to have Rich coming to Columbus," says John Kost, president of the Log Cabin Republican Club of Columbus. "His national perspective on issues like domestic partner benefits will certainly help us with that issue here in Columbus."

A member-based organization, the Log Cabin Republican Club of Columbus works to educate the Republican Party about the concerns and the issues facing the gay and lesbian community. For more information visit the Log Cabin Republicans at www.lcr.org. ✓

Open House marks fifth year with masque ball

Cleveland-Paint the Town Red!, the annual fundraiser for the Open House, moves to a new venue for this year's event.

On February 12, from 8 p.m. to midnight, the historic Halle Building will be transformed into the site of a masque ball, with proceeds used to support the Open House, a center for people in the HIV/AIDS spectrum, their families, friends and caregivers.

Co-chaired by local attorney Jeffrey Key, a partner with Martindale, Bryzytwa and Quick, and Karen Malone, vice president of marketing communications for Caritas Healthcare Partnership, Paint the Town Red will once again feature its signature dessert extravaganza, unique entertainment and creative decorations. Guests are invited to attend in

"come as you are ca-

"We wanted to mark the fifth anniversary of the Open House as something special and we choose to do that by transforming the Halle Building into Camelot," Key said. "We are expecting 400 to 600 guests to attend. Our goal, between ticket sales, corporate donations and auction proceeds, is to raise $30,000 for the Open House."

"We see this as our most novel approach yet and anticipate pleasing both new guests and those who have attended the event in past years," commented Malone.

The Open House

Ticket prices start at $55 for individuals and $100 for couples (Valentine Cupid); $110 for Sweethearts and $200 for Sweetheart Couples; and $250 for Paramour individuals and $500 for Paramour Couples, with a special VIP hotel package available. The Halle Building is at 1228 Euclid Ave., in Cleveland's Playhouse Square. Tickets are available through the Open House, 216-229-6722.

a center for persons in the HIV spectrum

sual" to costume, with the usual touch of red encouraged in keeping with Valentine's Day. Bring your own masque or pick one up at the door.

In addition to over 250 desserts donated by local restaurants and chefs, the evening will include a silent auction of an estimated 200 items, from trips to trinkets. To promote the masque ball theme, Great Lakes Theatre Festival volunteers are designing a castle set, noted masque maker Lee Michael Walczuk is contributing his artistic talents, and the Society for Creative Anachronisms will be present in full medieval regalia, including armored knights. Sammy's will be catering the event.

Community Groups

The Open House is located in Cleveland Heights, and was established in 1993 by Sister Marian Durkin and Mrs. Gail Frires. All services of the Open House are provided to clients free of charge. The mission of the Open House is to enhance the quality of the physical, mental, psychosocial and spiritual health of people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, through traditional and non-traditional support services.

The "Community Groups" columns on this page are published by the Gay People's Chronicle free of charge, as a public service. They are written by members or officers of each non-profit organization, reflecting the views of their group.

If your organization would like to submit a column for this page, contact the Chronicle's managing editor, Doreen Cudnik at 216-631-8646, toll-free 800-426-5947, or e-mail editor@chronohio.com.

the many events scheduled thus far.

Here is a partial listing of the events organized by OAC's Akron affiliate:

Adams Street/Pecs, February 6 Lydia's, February 13

Akron Area Pride Collective and Emanuel Fellowship Church, February 12

Cocktails, February 6

Interbelt Night Club, Mardi Gras Party, February 20

Tear-Ez, February 21

For a complete listing and locations, or to host a party, please call 614-444-1683.

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Since 1985, OAC has provided emotional, spiritual support, and education for HIV-positive individuals and their loved ones. The organization's Healing Weekends and Healing Days provide HIV and AIDS treatment information and resources.

OAC publishes and distributes its monthly HIV-resource newsletter Wellness Times free of charge to over 5,000 people across Ohio. The organization's "Leadership Training Program" prepares HIV positive people to advocate for their rights and needs. OAC also represents people living with AIDS in negotiations with government leaders, health care systems, and social service programs. ✓

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