Reminder about Bear Bar Night this Friday

Hey all!

Just a reminder that the next Bear Bar Night is this Friday, May 25 at 10 PM at the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18^th St, Erie PA. Hope to see you there! A list of this and other upcoming events is below. Please also note that I should have Pride 2012 T-shirts and tank tops for sale for the NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc. We will also have a Drenched Fur table 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, so be sure to stop on by and say hello! More details about the Pride Picnic and links to register online are at http://picnic.eriegaynews.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 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 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) - Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) Erie Sisters is a local transgender support group that provides support and encouragement for both MTF and FTM transgender individuals. The group meets for discussion the fourth Saturday of each month at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church; 7180 Perry Highway, Erie PA, followed by dinner at a local restaurant and dancing at The Zone Dance Club. Phone: (440) 265-8191. Venue Phone: (814) 864-9300. Email: shub1@suite224.net. Browse to http://eriesisters.ning.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.uuerie.org.

May 26 (Sat) - Patio Open at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) The PATIO is Officially OPEN at CRAZE! Come on OUT and enjoy the Summer Breeze! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

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 27 (Sun) - Craze Karaoke (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Spend the night with us... Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

May 27 (Sun) - Pittsburgh Memorial Day Picnic (North Park Lodge, Babcock Blvd & E Ingomar Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101) 12 PM - 6 PM. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the gate. Phone: (412) 246- 4451. Venue Phone: (724) 935-1766. Browse to http://www.pittsburghpride.org/. Browse to venue web site http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/parks/npfac.aspx.

May 28 (Mon) - Memorial Day at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Happy Memorial Day! Craze is open! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

May 29 (Tue) - LGBT for Obama meets (Erie For Obama 2012, 1305 State St, Erie, PA) 7 PM. This meeting is to learn about all the things President Obama has done for the LGBT community, and what the LGBT community can do to help the president. Contact: Kat Blair. Phone: (814) 229-7640. Email: kblair@ofapa.com. Browse to http://www.erieforobama2012.com.

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.

Jun 1 - 3 (Fri - Sun) - Jones Pond Friends and Family Weekend (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY 14709-8729) NO Nudity! Potluck Dinner, RV and Golf Cart Show. Phone: (585) 567-8100. Email: info@jonespond.com. Browse to http://www.jonespond.com.

Jun 1 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour) (Aoyama Japanese Steakhouse and Lounge, 970 Millcreek Mall, Erie, PA 16565-5002) 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) 868-7999. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54742829807.

Jun 1 (Fri) - Vortex at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 9 PM. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jun 2 - 3 (Sat - Sun) - Buffalo: Allentown Festival, Dyke March Pride March & Festival (Buffalo, NY) Browse to http://www.pridecenterwny.org/.

Jun 2 (Sat) - Camp Davis Pajama Party (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.

Jun 2 (Sat) - Pride Planning Meeting (Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Drv #1, 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) 833-7424. Email: mmahler@nwpapride.org. Browse to http://www.nwpapride.org. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/290069324417476. Browse to venue web site http://www.presqueisle.org/.

Jun 3 (Sun) - Karaoke at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Join us every Sunday! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jun 4 (Mon) - CRAZE Night Club Entertainment Series (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 11:30 PM. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jun 6 (Wed) - Craze Karaoke (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Every Wednesday Night! $2 Spiced Rum Special! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jun 8 - 10 (Fri - Sun) - Jones Pond Roaring 20s Weekend (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY 14709-8729) Roaring 20's Party in the JP Speakeasy! Sponsored by the 200 Block of Seasonal Campers. Games, Raffles, Gift Baskets & Gangsters! BBVS Bathtub Hooch! (Bring a Bottle of Vodka to Share.) Phone: (585) 567-8100. Email: info@jonespond.com. Browse to http://www.jonespond.com.

Jun 8 (Fri) - Miss Erie Pageant (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 10 PM. Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Jun 9 (Sat) - Camp Davis Boots & Boxers 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.

Jun 9 (Sat) - Melissa Etheridge at Pittsburgh Pride (Pittsburgh, PA) Phone: (412) 246- 4451. Browse to http://www.pittsburghpride.org/.

Jun 10 (Sun) - Pittsburgh PrideFest (Pittsburgh, PA) Phone: (412) 246- 4451. Browse to http://www.pittsburghpride.org/events/pridefest/.

Jun 11 (Mon) - PFLAG Erie/Crawford County meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) 7 PM - 8:30 PM. Support group for parents, friends and families of gay, lesbian and transgendered people. Meets 2nd Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM at Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA. Contact: Mark H. Phone: (814) 456-0901. Venue Phone: (814) 864-9300. Email: pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/pages/PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/184575144935872. Browse to venue web site http://www.uuerie.org.

Jun 15 (Fri) - Deadline for Erie Gay News July 2012 print edition (Erie Gay News, 1115 W 7th St, Erie, PA 16502-1105) Please have all articles, ads, and submissions in by this date. This issue will be released the evening of June 26. Please note that the July 2012 issue is our 200th print edition! For a complete list of upcoming deadlines and release dates, check the print edition schedule at www.eriegaynews.com/printedition/deadlineschedule.php. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com.

Jun 15 - 17 (Fri - Sun) - Jones Pond Bear County Fair Weekend (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY 14709-8729) Games, Raffles, Gift Baskets, Fabulous Prizes! Proceeds to benefit Bear Exhibits at the Buffalo, Erie and Rochester Zoos. Airstream Rally. Phone: (585) 567-8100. Email: info@jonespond.com. Browse to http://www.jonespond.com.

Jun 15 - 16 (Fri - Sat) - SUNY-Jamestown Community College celebrates 1st anniversary of NY State Marriage Act. (Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, NY) Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com/news/article.php?recordid=201206jccartparty.

Jun 15 - 16 (Fri - Sat) - 23rd Annual 100+ Family Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie Garage Sale (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) 9 AM - 2 PM. This 23rd annual event is scheduled for Friday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th, from 9 AM until 2 PM (numbers at the door at 8 AM). Donations such as clothing, books, housewares, tools, furniture, etc. are needed for the sale. You are welcome to drop them off any evening from 6 PM until 9 PM starting Sunday, June 10th through Thursday, June 14th. Items must be usable and clean (no TVs, computer monitors, stuffed animals or encyclopedias). Please join us the day of the sale and find yourself a bargain. Grab a snack from our kitchen and try our yummy baked goods! You can find us at 7180 New Perry Highway 864-9300 between 9 AM and Noon. Phone: (814) 864-9300. Email: revaschmann@uuerie.org. Browse to http://www.uuerie.org.

Jun 16 (Sat) - Camp Davis Skirt Night (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.

Jun 16 (Sat) - Pride Night at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Happy Pride! Stop OUT to CRAZE and show us your PRIDE SPIRIT! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to http://www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jun 16 (Sat) - 20th Annual Erie Pride Picnic (Rotary Pavilion, Presque Isle State Park, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM - 6 PM. Join as we celebrate 20 years of food, folks and fun! Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Venue Phone: (814) 833-7424. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://eriegaynews.com/pride/register.php?prideid=34. Browse to venue web site http://www.presqueisle.org/.

Yours,

Mike Mahler
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