The GEAR Foundation: What we are

A lot of people have heard of the GEAR Foundation and have never troubled themselves to find out just what it is.

We are a nonprofit tax exempt group dedicated to making the world a better place for all of our gay brothers and sisters. To that end we print-monthly-

HIGH GEAR. It is distributed in bars and bookstores and community centers state wide and via subscriptions.

We also have one of the most active Gay Hotlines anywhere. Staffed by trained volunteers from 7-11 every night this hotline answers questions, helps with

Gusti to play at coffeehouse

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Friday nights the rap group meets at the Gay Community Center at 2 41 West 14th Topics run the gamut from the sublime to the heavy All are welcome. Offered to the community though separate from the foun-

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Well known Cleveland folksinger Gusti will be playing at the Together Coffeehouse on Saturday, September 5. The coffeehouse is at the Gay Community Center, 2641 W. 14, and is open every first and third Saturday from 7:30 to 11:30 P.M.

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Sundays is popular with the voldation are several sports groups. ley ball league. These energetic people are also setting up a bowling league for this winter.

Wednesday nights the new bridge club meets for dinner and several hands of bridge at

The youth group is also an ongoing organization. Now meeting twice a month these young people can meet in a fresh unprejudiced atmosphere and talk their problems out amongst themselves. This is very important as a growing time and we are

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Sundays also see the Lambda Runners working out. Nothing too strenuous-run at your own pace with your own kind. Fun is as important as physique to these people.

Once each month a Saturday night potluck is held at the GCC. You've heard that gay people can cook? Come and see for yourself. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

Women also have their raps twice a month at the center. Getting it all together in a positive manner is what it is all about. Transsexuals meet twice a month to share experiences and provide moral support:

Substance abuse is a growing problem for all segments of society. We are working on a means of helping our people with research and counseling.

Each month the Foundation publishes a newsletter for its members. Designed to be an in house communication it is

separate from HIGH GEAR and speaks to our members of what the board is doing and where we are going and what we have planned and the problems we are noticing.

Each of these activities needs your input and help.

Volunteer your time and or money call the hotline at 6213380. Our TTY is on 621-3381

Holly Near plays Kent

Tenth Muse Productions of Kent will present Holly Near in

concert for one show only-September 18, 1981.

Near will be accompanied by pianist Adrian Torf.

The show begins at 8:00 P.M. and will take place in the University Auditorium of Kent State University.

The auditorium is handicapped

care will be

available, and the concert will be accessible, signed for the hearing impaired.

Tickets are $5.00 in advance, ble in Cleveland at Coventry $6.00 at the door, and are availaBooks.

For additional information contact Bonnie at 1-297-7868 during the day, or 1-678-6665 in the evening

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