Next Bear Bar Night changed to Friday, May 25

Hey all!

Because of an event that we weren’t aware of this Friday, our next Bear Bar Night will be a week later, on Friday, May 25. Hope that you can make it. Also, be sure to check out the Drenched Fur table that will be at the 20^th Annual Erie Pride Picnic on Saturday, June 16 from 1 to 6 PM at the Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle State Park. If you are up for helping us to staff the table, just drop us a line. (The June Bear Bar Night will be Friday, June 22, the week after the picnic.)

Other fun upcoming events include the Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser by NW PA Pride Alliance this Saturday, May 19 at the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA. A full slate of area events is pasted in below:

May 15 (Tue) - Spirituality and Sexuality Discussion Group meets (Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508-2540) 7 PM. Every third Tuesday of the month (September - May), the Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty facilitates a discussion group on spirituality and sexuality at Community United Church (an open and affirming congregation). This group provides LGBTQA people the confidential opportunity to share questions, stories, and experiences about what it means to be both a sexual and spiritual person. Contact: Rich McCarty. Phone: 1-866-229-1974 (toll free). Venue Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: richmccarty@msn.com. Browse to venue web site http://www.uccwebsites.net/commuceriepa.html.

May 18 - 20 (Fri - Sun) - Jones Pond Cowboy Weekend (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY 14709-8729) Boots, Buckles & Bandanas. Line Dance and 2 Step Workshop. Saturday Night Barn Dance. Phone: (585) 567-8100. Email: info@jonespond.com. Browse to http://www.jonespond.com.

May 18 (Fri) - The Former Miss Erie Showcase (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 11 PM. Showcasing some of the most exciting opening numbers from the past 8 years of The Miss Erie Pageant. Starring The Reigning Miss Erie Misty Kall and all of your favorites Former Miss Eries ...Michelle Michaels, Celine Dashawn, Angelica Redd (host) Buffy Lynn Hayes, Mistress Vanitay, Taylor Morgan. Diva 2005. Beautiful 2006, Glamorous 2007, Dreams 2008, Enchanted 2011 Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at The Former Miss Erie Showcase.

May 19 (Sat) - Camp Davis Camouflage Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA 16020-1219) Contact: Jim. Phone: (724) 637-2402. Email: campd@aol.com. Browse to http://www.campdaviscampground.com.

May 19 (Sat) - LBT Women go to Edinboro Arts and Music Fest (Goodell Gardens and Homestead, 221 Waterford Street, Edinboro, PA 16412) 11 AM. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Come and Hang With the Beans at Goodell Gardens. Music, Food, Arts and crafts to check out! http://www.edinboroartandmusic.com/
Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/ Contact: Laurie Finch. Venue Phone: (814) 734-6699. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.goodellgardens.org.

May 19 (Sat) - Drag Queen Bingo by NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc. (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) 5 PM. On Saturday, May 19 at NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc. will present Drag Queen Bingo! The Pride fundraiser will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA. Doors open at 5 PM and Bingo starts at 6:30. Admission is $20 and there will be Yummy baked goods! Please help support 2012 Pride events while having fun with friends old and new! This fundraiser will help us bring you the 20th Annual Pride Picnic on June 16 and the Parade and Rally on August 25! Sequins, glitter and Bingo daubers! Together again, as it was meant to be! Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Venue Phone: (814) 864-9300. Email: mmahler@nwpapride.org. Browse to http://www.nwpapride.org. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/421708244509060. Browse to venue web site http://www.uuerie.org.

May 20 (Sun) - Michelle Michaels presents FACE (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Don't miss a fun-filled night of great entertainment with all of your favorite drag queens, new drag queens and special guests the third Sunday of the month at 11 PM. Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

May 20 (Sun) - LBT Women meets (Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA 16505) 12 PM. PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING! Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/ Contact: Laurie Finch. Venue Phone: (814) 790-5615. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.picoffeehouse.com.

May 22 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Mike Kohler's house, 614 Cherry St, Erie, PA 16502) 7 PM. Help us get out the print edition of Erie Gay News. We'll be folding and distributing the copies. All ages are welcome! It is also a great way to hang out and chat with folks! You can also sign up for the Erie GLBT News and Events list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/343044465757419/.

May 25 - 28 (Fri - Mon) - Jones Pond Memorial Day Weekend (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY 14709-8729) Military Maneuvers.....Jones Pond Boot Camp! Saturday-Military Uniform Party. Sunday-Tighty-Whitie Party. Monday-11:00am Memorial Service. Phone: (585) 567-8100. Email: info@jonespond.com. Browse to http://www.jonespond.com.

May 25 (Fri) - Bear Bar Night = PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 10 PM. Come join the Bears and their friends for a night of fun! 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/298173286925036/. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

May 26 (Sat) - Camp Davis Holiday Weekend (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA 16020-1219) Dance Saturday and Sunday Night Contact: Jim. Phone: (724) 637-2402. Email: campd@aol.com. Browse to http://www.campdaviscampground.com.

May 26 (Sat) - LBT Women go to Troika Russian Festival (Church of the Nativity Community Center, 109 German St, Erie, PA) 12 PM. Homemade Russian food, Russian dancing and music, Vodka Ice Bar, Russian Tea room. Meet in the large food tent. Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/ Contact: Laurie Finch. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.churchofthenativity.net/.

May 26 (Sat) - Starz Retro Show With Erie's Icon Michelle Michaels (Skybar, 108 Fairmount Parkway, Jamestown, NY 14701) 11 PM. Turn back time at the Starz Retro Show with your hosts Liza Summers and Anita Waistline. Featuring the legendary Michelle Michaels of Erie PA and Melody Michaels of Buffalo NY. With Jill Jameson, Serenity Chambers, live singers Matthew Kayden and Jaala the official Starz DJ from Felony Entertainment LLC. The biggest hits from the late 70's to early 90's and a costume contest with great prizes! Come wearing your favorite retro outfit for a chance to win a complete Retro CD box set, alcohol and more! We bring the big gay city nightlife, we do it bigger and better... You do not wanna miss this event! Shows at 11pm and 1am. $5 cover! Phone: (716) 661-3212.

May 30 (Wed) - LGBT Community Safe Zone Training (21 la rue dix, 21 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16507) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE) is sponsoring an "LGBT Community Safe Zone Training." The training will feature Special Agent Denise Holtz (FBI), Ted Hoover of the Persad Center Pittsburgh, and Joe Aguglia, the executive director of the Erie County Human Relations Committee. The event is free and open to the public. Phone: (866) 229-1974. Venue Phone: (814) 868-3463. Email: GEAEinfo@gmail.com. Browse to http://greatereriealliance.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.facebook.com/pages/21-la-rue-dix/178464255526353.

Yours,

Mike Mahler
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