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Cheryl Foley named new director of Camp Sunrise

Columbus-Cheryl Foley has been our AIDS community, Camp Sunrise

appointed as the new executive director of Camp Sunrise, an Ohio non-profit that conducts programming for youth whose lives have been impacted by HIV or AIDS. Foley was selected by the board of directors on February 2 after an extensive and thorough executive search process.

Foley becomes the executive director after years of service as not only a volunteer who has acted as the camp nursing director for the past 15 years, but also a former board member. She will also continue in her role as vice president and director of medical writing for GSW Worldwide.

"As a non-profit serving the youth of

requires a combination of vision, compassion and management expertise in its leader," said Thomas Tootle, the organization's board president. "Cheryl has just this combination. Her wealth of knowledge in this area, track record of management success and commitment to the Camp Sunrise program will be svalued assets in our ongoing efforts to build and improve upon this highly successful program."

"Camp Sunrise not only provides Ohio children impacted by HIV/AIDS with an amazing summer camp experience, it has transformed many at-risk youth into exceptional young adults," said Foley. "I am excited to take on this

new opportunity and continue working with this organization which has long been a passion of mine."

Foley received her BSN from Ohio State University in 2002. She is a lifelong resident of Franklin County.

Camp Sunrise, founded in 1994, is a fun-filled summer camp experience free from the isolation so often associated with the AIDS epidemic. It is also a support for Ohio children and families year round with programs that allow campers and their families to interact on a more regular basis throughout the

year.

The Camp program is open to children ages 6-17 throughout the state of Ohio who are impacted by HIV/AIDS.

The week at camp not only offers usual camp activities such as canoeing, hiking, and swimming, but it also offers special activities each year. Some of the most popular activities have been the talent shows, carnivals, and dances.

The Sundog program is for campers ages 15-17. This part of Camp Sunrise is designed specifically to develop confidence, self-esteem, and coping skills for older campers who would like more leadership and responsibility. The participants spend the week learning more about their peers and themselves. The teens have a weekend retreat prior to camp to help develop a stronger bond before working and playing together at camp.

charlie's calendar keeping score

Saturday, February 13

35th Womyn's Variety Show by Oven Productions, women 18+ only, open 6 pm, show at 7:30, followed by Fabulous Party with DJ Freeze and Debra; tickets $20 at door or at Nickel and Inn on Coventry; Park Synagogue, Kangesser Hall, 3300 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights; 216-375-0780.

Mardi Gras Celebration, night of music and masquerade, benefits North Coast Men's Chorus, Bellefaire JCB and GLSEN Northeast Ohio, $50, 6:30 pm, Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland; www.ncmchorus.org.

Cupid's Holiday, buffet dinner and dance presented by Colors of Cleveland Pride, afterfive attire requested, $35, Tizzano's Party Center, 1361 East 260th St, Euclid (Cleveland); 216-923-1518 ext. 1.

Hearts and Harnesses, annual bar night presented by the Rangers leather, Levi and uniform club, 10 pm, Daddy's, 1009 South Main St, Akron; www.rangersinc.org.

Sunday, February 14

Girlyman, queer alt-folk trio, with opener Lucy Wainwright Roche, 8 pm, Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo, Cleveland; www.beachland ballroom.com, 216-383-1124.

Tuesday, February 16

Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, premier Cleveland area LGBT personal, social and business networking organization, reservation and information 216-556-0576.

Thursday, February 18

Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, first en-

Monday, February 22

Got 'Til It's Gone, by Larry Duplechan, to be discussed at the 10% Book Club, 7:30 pm, Liberation UCC, 13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); damichcoop@road

runner.com.

Saturday, February 27

Bowling for Equality, annual fundraiser for the Human Rights Campaign, $20, $75 per team of five, Mahall's Lanes, 13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood (Cleveland); http://cleveland. hrc.org.

Purim Celebration, with show presented by the Chevrei Tikva Chavurah, "What Every Queen Should Know," optional $12 dinner at 7 pm, show 8 pm, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood (Cleveland); RSVP to Cathy Lipton, 216464-1330 ext. 126.

Friday and Saturday, March 5 6 "Vox on the Red Carpet," show-stopping songs from award-winning movies, plays and TV programs performed by Vox, the auditioned ensemble within the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, 8 pm, Van Fleet Center, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave, Columbus; www.cgmc.com, 614228-2462.

Saturday, March 6

Tunes from Toons, 10th annual fundraiser for the Red Ribbon Connection, cocktails 6 pm, dinner 7:15 pm, show 8 pm, McKinley Grand Hotel, 320 South Market Street, Canton; 330455-3835, 330-417-5329.

Friday bowling standings

ClevelandThese are the standings of the North Coast Bowling Association's Friday night bowling league at the end of the games on February 5.

The Friday night league is a fun social league with plenty of openings. Both full-time bowlers as well as alternates are needed. No experience is necessary. Bowling begins at 7 pm Fridays at Ambassador Superior Lanes, 1500 Superior Ave. in downtown Cleveland, and finishes by 9:30 pm.

For more information, contact the league at 216-228-6966 or 216-481-4417, or see www.ncbafriday.org.

Team

1. B.I.L.F.

2. Gutter Girls

3. Wicked Twistas 4. Stallions

5. Dead Wood 6. Ball Busters

7. Superstars

8. Beyond a Mess

222

944

Won

Lost

9. Triple XXX Turkeys 10. Queens of Nines 11. Golden Boyz

12. Hang'en on the Edge

13. Tied Up & Twisted

14. Alley Katz

15. B.F.T.S. II

16. Cheap 'n' Easy

17. 3 Black Men & a Bitch 18. Lightning Strikes 19. Strike It Up!

20. Mines in the Gutter

22219 a

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dorsement meeting ofthe 2010 election cycle. Highlights of upcoming weeks Sunday bowling standings

discussing Ohio House of Representatives Districts 10, 12 and 13 and Ohio Senate District

23, all are welcome, 7 pm, Cleveland LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland; www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org.

Saturday, February 20

Nude Massage, learn and practice non-sexual massage techniques in the nude, presented by North East Ohio Naturists, Cleveland area location; www.neonnaturists.org. Chinese New Year Banquet, 15th anniversary of Asians and Friends-Cleveland's celebration, 6 pm, tickets $40, $35 members until February 6, $5 between February 7 and 16, $55 after, if available, Hunan Gourmet Restaurant, 3614 Euclid Ave, Cleveland; www.afcleveland.org, 216-226-6080, ext. 3. Vegas Royale Spectacular, costume party benefiting Convergence-Continuum Theater with performances by Martini Five-0 and Lounge Kitty, raffles, prizes, food and drinks, $15 general admission includes 10 gaming/raffle tickets, 12 tickets for those in 1960s retroVegas costumes, the Liminis, 2439 Scranton Rd, Cleveland; www.convergence-

continuum.org.

Ohio Boys of Leather 1st Anniversary, 10 pm, the Shed, 29th Street and Detroit Ave, Cleveland; 216-771-7812, www.myspace.com/ ohioboysofleather."

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

Saturday and Sunday, April 10 11 "Too Marvelous for Words," the North Coast Men's Chorus presents tunes from the American songbook, 8 pm Saturday, 3 pm Sunday, Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University Music Bldg., 2001 Euclid Ave, www.ncmchorus.org, 216-556-0590.

Thursday to Sunday, April 22 to 25

CLAW, ninth installment of the Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend, events held at host hotel Wyndham Cleveland and bars across the city; 216-812-3304, www.clawinfo.org. Friday to Sunday, April 23 to 25

SynergyFest, inaugural multi-sport festival for the LGBT community and its allies, sports include volleyball, darts, billiards, tennis, flag football, running, soccer, crew, racquetball and squash, produced by the Cleveland Synergy Foundation, registration in the lobby of the Renaissance Hotel, 24 Public Square, Cleveland; www.clevelandsynergyfoundation.org.

-Compiled by Anthony Glassman

Cleveland-These are the standings of the North Coast Bowling Association's Sunday league after the games on February 7.

The Sunday league is northeast Ohio's original gay bowling league, now in its 30th season. They bowl at Freeway Lanes of Parma, 12859 Brookpark Rd. near West 130th St., at 1 pm. Practice starts at 12:45 pm. See the website at www.ncba-sunday.com or contact Greg McPherson at 216-536-6999 for more information.

Division 1

Team Deadwood

LGBT Ctr Buns o' Fun Flame Throwers Cocktails

Division 2

Riding the Edge Kitsch City Dianna's Deli Hush

For a Full Year of Events:

Won

Lost

3222

2223

387

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