Hey guys!

Just a reminder that Drenched Fur kicks off this Thursday, March 29! Bears will be checking into the Bel Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8^th St, Erie PA starting Thursday night. We will be having a kickoff event at the Zone on Thursday at 10 PM, so hope that you can join us, since it should be epic! Other portions of the weekend include a musical performance by Jeff RockCub on Friday, the dinner and comedy show on Saturday (if you want to join us for dinner on Saturday, please email info@drenchedfur.com by tomorrow) and the Splash Lagoon Private Event on Saturday at 10 PM. If you want to join the Bears at Splash, you can pay at the door with cash or credit/debit cards.  Details about all the upcoming Drenched Fur events, as well as some others of interest is below.

Speaking of Jeff RockCub, in addition to seeing him LIVE at the Bel Aire this Friday for just a cover charge of $5 (free with  Drenched Fur Basics Package), you can also win his CD! Details are below!

Mar 29 - Apr 1 (Thu - Sun) - Drenched Fur 8 (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505) Erie's annual Bear run! Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 384-0463. Venue Phone: (814) 833-1116. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. Browse to venue web site http://www.belaireclarion.com/.

Mar 29 (Thu) - Drenched Fur 8 Kick-Off Event (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 10 PM. Join us for a night of fun with the Bears visiting for Drenched Fur 8! Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/158819070905022. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Mar 30 (Fri) - 11th Annual Social Work Conference: Violent Crime in Erie: Changing the Muse, Model, & Methods (Yehl Ballroom, Waldron Campus Center, Gannon University, Erie, PA) 8 AM - 4 PM. Is Erie becoming more violent? If so, what are the potential protective and risk factors associated with community and youth violence? Moreover, what can we, citizens of Erie County, do collaboratively to address this problem? Communities That Care (CTC) is a delinquency and violence prevention planning model that may help our Erie community to mobilize, identify risk and protective factors and develop a comprehensive prevention/intervention plan to improve family functioning, organize communities and reinforce the role of parents in various social and ecological environments.
Scheduled Presenters: Amy Eisert, Director, Mercyhurst Civic Institute, Joe Markiewicz, Project Director, Penn State University, Jay Badams, Superintendent of Erie School District, Jack Daneri, Erie County District Attorney, Marshall Piccinini, Assistant US Attorney, Steve Franklin, Chief, Erie Police Department, Mark Rosenthal, County Detective, Erie Police Department, Jeff Natalie, Stairways Behavioral Health Erie Neighborhood. Registration 8:00 am - 8:45 am. Conference: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: FREE. Social Work continuing education credits are available. Separation registration for obtaining continuing education credits will be required Contact: Parris Baker. Phone: (814) 871.7781. Email: baker002@gannon.edu. Browse to http://www.gannon.edu/.

Mar 30 (Fri) - Drenched Fur: Musical Entertainer Jeff RockCub (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505) 11 PM. $5 cover at the door. Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (814) 833-1116. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/303766176356191/. Browse to venue web site http://www.belaireclarion.com/.

Mar 31 (Sat) - Drenched Fur Buffet Dinner and Comedy Game Show (Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505) 6 PM. $35 in advance online. Must register at Drenched Fur's web site by March 26! Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (814) 833-1116. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.drenchedfur.com/registration. Browse to venue web site http://www.belaireclarion.com/.

Mar 31 (Sat) - Drenched Fur: Splash Lagoon Private Event (Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark, 8091 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509) 10 PM - 2 AM. Not able to enjoy the whole weekend? Perhaps you wanna come out and play with the boys at the Splash Lagoon Water Park private event. You join us that night for just $45 at the door (cash or credit card only). Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (866) 377-5274. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/336006323117335. Browse to venue web site http://www.splashlagoon.com/.

Apr 1 (Sun) - M & J's Lounge Easter Egg Hunt (M & J's Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA 16001) For our Members Children Contact: Mitchell Hortert. Phone: (724) 602-8447. Email: JoshuaSean2009@AOL.COM. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge.

Apr 6 (Fri) - Annual Easter Drag Show at the Zone (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Join your Friday Night Drag Show Host Angelica Redd as she and all your favorite Zone divas put on our annual Easter Drag Show! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Apr 6 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour) (Fox and Hound English Pub and Grille, 250 Millcreek Plaza, Erie, PA 16565) 6 PM - 8 PM. G2H2/Erie takes place every month in a new location around town, providing GLBT professionals, and our colleagues and friends, the opportunity to meet, network or just hang out once a month. You can also sign up for the email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com. Venue Phone: (814) 864-5589. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54742829807. Browse to venue web site http://www.foxandhound.com/locations/erie.aspx.

Apr 7 (Sat) - Easter Bunny Hop at Zone Dance Club (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Hop on down the Bunny Trail into the Zone for our Easter Party! The Easter Bunny will be handing out Easter Candy and prizes! Guys—hunt for a nice big basket! Ladies: find a cute cuddly chick! Dance on down the Bunny Trail and join your friends for a "hopping" good time! Happy Easter from everyone at the Zone! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Apr 7 (Sat) - NW PA Pride Alliance Planning Meeting (Panera's - Yorktown, 2501 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505) 3 PM. The NW PA Pride Alliance will be meeting to plan the 20th Pride Picnic on June 16 and the Pride Parade and Rally on August 27 and so much more! All are welcome to help out! Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Venue Phone: (814) 833-9101. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com/pride. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/266113823469606.

Apr 8 (Sun) - Zone OPEN Easter Sunday! (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Win Love, Lust and Dancin' by RockCub

Erie Gay News is giving the new CD Love, Lust and Dancin' by RockCub to 3 lucky winners! To enter the contest, fill out the form at http://www.eriegaynews.com/news/article.php?recordid=201204rockcubcontest&sourceid=2 from March 27 through April 16. You can see RockCub perform live here in Erie on Friday March 30 at 11 PM at the Bel-Aire Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 W 8th St, Erie PA, as part of the entertainment for Drenched Fur, Erie's Bear Run! Cover charge is just $5

RockCub performed last year with Comedian William Brown for a one-of-a-kind musical performance.  This year he's coming back with a solo performance in conjuction with the release of his anticipated debut DVD titled "Love, Lust and Dancin' - The Videos" which contains music videos and live performances of Jeff's songs.  

After spending many years performing in a number of bands and releasing projects with them he has now set aside time to entertain those who want to be apart of the intimate acoustic setting and hear these songs as well as the cover songs he grew up on that helped shape the style of music that is Rockcub.  

Jeff released his first independent album "Love, Lust and Dancin'" in 2010 and is ready to match it with his DVD of the same title. The first single from the album, "You're The One That I Want", is a haunting slow version of the original classic from the Grease Soundtrack and is a heartfelt love song. The remainder of the CD is journey both personal and musical which tells the tail of love and self discovery. The original songs are revealing, stimulating and moving. These songs were written during the realization that loving yourself is the first step to loving your soulmate.

Join Jeff Rockcub online for FREE at http://www.reverbnation.com/rockcub to stay on top of the touring schedule as well as the latest information, see videos and download exclusive membership releases. His latest release, Love, Lust and Dancin', is available directly through email by using paypal at rckcub@yahoo.com for 10.00 plus shipping or at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jworkman.

For those folks looking to enjoy parts of Drenched Fur 8 this year, registration is not required for Jeff RockCub's Friday night performance.  Cover charge will be only $5 per person.

Yours,

Mike Mahler
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