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July 22, 2005

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 11

Meet and Greet Rep. Ted Strickland, Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, presented by the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, Blacks United in Local Democracy and the Cuyahoga County Young Democrats, 1:30 pm, Mercury Lounge, 1392 West 6th, Cleveland, 216-647-7437, www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org.

Highlights of upcoming weeks

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.gaypeopleschronicle.com

Monday to Sunday, August 1 to 7

Black, Gay and Proud Celebration, weeklong Black Gay Pride celebration, Cleveland, www.blackgayandproud-cleveland.com,

216-937-2268.

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OPEN SUNDAY JULY 24th DOWNTOWN: 12-4p Stonebridge Condominiums 1500 Old Detroit (near swing bridge in Flats). New construct. w/amazing views & amenities. Lg windows, hdwd floors avail., tax abatement & special financing. 1 BR from $149,900, 2 BR from $209,900.

DOWNTOWN: 2-4p 408 W. St. Clair Grand Arcade 1 BR condo units starting at $84,900. Hdwd firs available. In the heart of the Warehouse Dist.

EAST BLVD: 2-4p 2698 MLK Dr. St. Luke's Pointe Near Shaker Sq Larchmere and Univ Circle, it's a smart place to live! New single-family homes & twnhses feature 2-3BRS 2.5 BAs, full bsmt, & dwntn views. Tax abatement & special financing. From $154,900.

MURRAY HILL: 2-4p Villa Carabelli 12638 Mayfield. Luxury townhomes w/2800+ sq ft, rftp deck, 2-3 BRs, 2.5-3.5 BAs, glam bath w/jetted tub. Tax abatement. Starting at $474,900.

CLEVE HTS: 2-4p Cedarmount Condos 12478 Cedar. Elegant & spacious new construction townhses. 2 BR 2.5 BAs, w/4th-level loft opening to a rooftop deck. Spectacular views! Many standard and upgraded finishes. 2 developer's units left! From $449,000.

REDUCED! CLEVE HTS: 1-4p 3255 Hyde Park $162,000 Beautiful 4 BR 2 BA Col near Cain Park. Nat'l wood flrs, finished 3rd flr.

SHAKER HTS: 1:30-3:30p 3387 Norwood $399,900 5 BR 3.2 BA Brick Georgian w/redone kit, updated MBR & BA w/FP & walk in closet, 3-4 season rm & more. OHIO CITY: 2-4p 1517 W. 32nd The Townhomes of Ohio City. 2-3+ BRs, 3.5 BAs, 3,000 sq ft customizable fir plan, bonus rm, 2-car garage, gourmet kit w/granite & stainless steel appl's, hardwood flrs, gas fp, 2 rooftop decks. Tax abatement & special financing. Starting in the upper$400's.

OHIO CITY: 2-4p 3300 Woodbine $398,900 2 BR 2.5 BA New construct w/staggered fir plan. First rate finishes, flex fir space, priv yd. w/deck, tax abatement.

OHIO CITY: 2-4p 1840 W. 50 $225,000 2 BR 2.5 BA combo Col w/many updates. Lg kit, cer tile, 2-car gar. CLEVE WEST: 1-4p 2229 West Blvd. $159,900 3 BR 1.5 BA Col w/orig mahogany wdwk, gas FP, glam BA, updates. DETROIT SHWY: 2-4p King's Terrace II. 5425 Herman. 2 BR 2.5 BA new const condos w/lake & city views, vaulted ceils, hdwd firs, tax abatement. From $249,900. HERITAGE LANE: 2-4p 1439 E. 105 Contemporary new construction townhms. Minutes from University Circle & Rockefeller Park. 2-3 BRs, 1.5-2.5 BAs, tax abatement & special financing. From $167,900. Also available: A spacious and luxurious single-family home $279,900.

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Tuesday to Sunday, August 9 to 14 Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, 30th annual event, featuring Slanty Eyed Mama, Bitch, Ferron, Le Tigre, Tribe 8, Elvira Kurt, Holly Near, Betty and many others, near Hart, Mich., http://www.michfest.com, 231757-4766.

Friday to Sunday, August 12 to 14

Camping in the Field of Dreams and Possibilities, retreat and healing weekend for HIV service providers, consumers and friends, presented by Pater Noster House, bring own tent and sleeping bag, registration deadline August 8, $60, Columbus area, contact Fr. Phillip Zimmerman for info and reservations, 614870-6460.

IT'S TIME TO MAKE CHILDREN OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY, IMPROVE PUBLIC

SAFETY AND MAKE CLEVELAND A

BETTER PLACE FOR ALL OF US.

Bears in the Bighouse, annual Bears in the Woods gathering, Camp Davis, Boyers, Pa., Saturday only (includes 3 catered meals) $90 cabin, $80 tents, RVs and campers; Friday and Saturday nights $105 cabin, $95 tent, RV or camper, www.arktos-online.com/run/ bitw_2005.htm, 330-434-4860.

Sunday, August 28

Dancin' in the Streets, reinvented outdoor dance party to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, 1 to 8 pm, Clifton Blvd. between West 116th and West 117th, Cleveland; 216-221-2333.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4

Midwest Invitational Softball Tournament, annual Labor Day weekend event rotated between Cleveland, Columbus and Detroit, sponsored by North Coast Athletic Association, Clark Fields, 2690 W 7th St. at Quigley, Cleveland, 216-671-8252, http://home.earthlink.net/

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Saturday, September 17

Ohio Lesbian Festival, 16th annual all-day music festival at Frontier Ranch, 8836 York Rd. at U.S. 40, 1⁄2 mile west of Kirkersville, Ohio, 15 miles east of Columbus; 614562-0577, www.ohiolba.org.

-Compiled by Anthony Glassman

OKAY CLEVELAND, NOW'S OUR CHANCE

Endorsed by Cleveland Stonewall Democrats

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Issue 3 will:

PREPARE OUR KIDS FOR JOBS

Resources will go directly to kids' classrooms. Issue 3 will bring teachers and tutors back, reduce class sizes and provide textbooks and technology.

IMPROVE SAFETY IN SCHOOLS

AND THE COMMUNITY

Issue 3 will reopen alternative schools for disruptive students, giving them the attention they need and giving other students a better classroom environment. Issue 3 will also bring back school security guards and equipment.

LET OUR KIDS BE KIDS AGAIN!

Issue 3 pays for school sports, after-school and mentoring programs to help keep kids in school and on the path to

success.

For the cost of a newspaper.

Issue 3 will raise $45 million a year and cost about 50 cents a day for an average Cleveland house.

ON AUGUST 2nd

VOTE FOR ISSUE 3 ISSUE 3 THE RIGHT THING.

MAKE CLEVELAND BETTER

FOR ALL OF US.

Paid for by the Committee for Cleveland's Children' Yvette Ittu, Treasurer 50 Public Square, Suite 200 Cleveland, Ohio 44113