HIGH

CEAR

Vol 4 A Publication of the GEAR Foundation Issue 2

HIGH GEAR journal is a publication of the Gay Educational and Awareness Resources (G.E.A.R.) Foundation of Cleveland, Ohio. It is distributed free of charge in any establishment and with any organization that will permit distribution. We are non-profit publication, and all proceeds not used to pay printing costs and service fees are set aside for the Gay HotlineSwitchboard (216)-321-6632, the G.E.A.R. Foundation which sponsors the Cleveland Gay Community Center and other Ohio gay organizations.

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We welcome all contributions of written materials, art work, or photography by members of the gay community. All materials submitted for publication are subject to editorialization. We cannot guarantee the return of materials submitted for publication, whether used by HIGH GEAR or not, unless they are accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envolope.

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Advertising by the 30th of every month, camera ready and composition ads. Written material by the 5th of every month. News items until publication.

HIGH GEAR is printed the second Thursday of every month and available at bars, baths, universities, businesses and elsewhere thereafter.

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INTERIM STAFF

Michael Prunty Arthur Wiene

Leon Stevens

John Wagenhals Brian DeWitt

Tony Scafaro

Nell Caldwell

Ed Rawlings

Robble Robinson Terry McCormick

Marcus of Loxley Sadie Marat

Steve Jobe

Dan Miecznikowski Sharon Kremer

Bob Kovach

Mike Dubecki Bob Cox Rudi Haakon Bill Smith

Circulation... ...12,000 plus Distribution........Akron, Athens, Barberton, Berea, Bowling Green, Brooklyn, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Cleveland Hts., Columbus, Dayton, Fairview Park, Lakewood, Lims, Lorain, Mansfield, Middleburgh Hts., Oberlin, Painesville, Parma, Parma Hts., Piqua, Rockbridge, Rocky River, Sandusky, Toledo, Warren, Youngstown and points beyond.

HIGH GEAR/OCTOBER 1977

CENTER UPDATE

by Stan Kawecki

At present, the center mainly houses the hotiine and acts as a meeting place for various groups. The hotline is manned from 6:00 to 11:00 on weekdays, and 5:00 to 10:00 on weekends. It normally handles calls on such things as V.D. information, general info on Cleveland's social scene, referral for gay-related themes, crisis intervention, or just to be there if you need someone to talk to. If there is

anything you feel they can help you with, call them at 321-6632.

The present weekly schedule at the Center is:

Monday Women's night, providing a drop-in rap group at 8:00, and informal counseling if you need to talk to another woman. Special events oriented for women may be found out about by calling the Center on Monday.

Tuesday An open night, usually used for meetings.

Wednesday and Thursday Usually reserved for counseling. Any man or woman who feels the need to talk with a counselor should call the hotline to make an appointment.

PRISONER ART IN COLUMBUS

The Columbus Institute for Contemporary Arts (CIFCA) announces the first annual gallery exhibit of prison art in Ohio. Opening with refreshments and music on October 12, 1977, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the exhibit will hang until October 31. The work was organized by Hospital Audiences Incorporated and is comprised of selected works from correctional institutions across central Ohio. The gallery is located at 78 East Chestnut

Friday The men's rap group. If there is anything you would like to talk about, or just to be with other gays in a relaxed atmosphere, stop by at 8:00 and

join in.

Saturday and Sunday Open days, without any scheduled

events.

The Center may begin to realize some potential now that it is under the control of the recently established Community Center Committee. This is composed of seven people who will try their best to make the Center an active part of the community.

The Center is located at 2795 Euclid Heights Blvd., right at the intersection of Coventry and Euclid Heights. Our doorway is next to Coventryard and we are on the third floor. If you are in the Coventry area some evening, stop up and see who's there. The Center is there for the use of the gay community. A recently scheduled weekend trip to Toronto and a visit to a performance of the Cleveland Ballet were cancelled

because of lack of interest.

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Events Calendar

Monday 10/10 coming out rap for women. 8:00 at the Center.

Monday 10/17 open drop-in rap for women. 8:00 at the Center.

Monday 10/24 Women's Organization Seminar. Speakers for Women's Growth Co-op. Cleveland Women's Counseling, and WomanSpace will give an informa! presentation and discussion of services for women in Cleveland. All women are welcome. Starts at 8:00 at the Center.

Wednesday 10/26 Activities planning meeting. Anyone who wants to help or has any ideas for an activity to involve gay men and women is encouraged to come. Meet at 7:30 at the Center.

Every Friday Open drop-in men's rap group at 8:00 at the PyCenter.

GAY AL-anon group forming Those wishing to become involved please call the gay hotline at 321-6632 between 6:00 and 11:00 p.m.

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P.O. Box 6177 Cleveland, Ohio 44101

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