Bear Bar Night this Friday, also Pride Parade and Rally on August 25

Hey guys!

Just a reminder that the next Bear Bar Night will be this Friday, August 17 at the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18^th St, Erie PA. Hope to see you there! More details, as well as other events are below.

Also, the Pride Parade and Rally are a week from Saturday, on August 25. We will be assembling at the Zone at noon, with step off for the Parade down State Street at 1 PM, and the Rally in Perry Square at 2 PM. DF Committee member will be staffing a table for Drenched Fur, so be sure to stop and say howdy! Also be sure to check in at the registration table at the Rally, as we are giving away a FREE Pride CD to everyone who registers, while supplies last.

Aug 17 (Fri) - Bear Bar Night (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 10 PM. Join the Bears for a night of hot summer 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/420275088015804. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Aug 18 (Sat) - Camp Davis Leather 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.

Aug 19 (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/.

Aug 21 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 7 PM. Help us get out the print edition of Erie Gay News. We'll be folding and distributing the copies. 21 and over, please. 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. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://www.facebook.com/events/341019045979377. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Aug 24 - 26 (Fri - Sun) - Jones Pond Cowboys and Indians Weekend (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY 14709-8729) Wild West Rodeo Party. Sponsored by the 400 Block of Seasonal Campers. Line Dance and 2-Step Workshop. Hoedown at the Barn. Phone: (585) 567-8100. Email: info@jonespond.com. Browse to http://www.jonespond.com.

Aug 24 (Fri) - Pre Pride Parade Performance Party (PACA - Performing Arts Center & Theater, 1505 State St, Erie, PA 16501) 9 PM. Come join us at Paca - Performing Arts Center & Theater, 1505 State St, Erie PA on Friday, August 24th as we kick-off Erie Gay Pride---Royalty Style! Come early to get a seat as the fabulous drag show begins at 9pm. Featuring Erie's favorite entertainers and a showcase of former Miss Erie royalty! The lineup includes Destiny Divine, Michelle Michaels, Misty Kall, Buffy Lynn Hayes, and Damone. This is Paca's first drag show and you do not want to miss it! The entertainers have specially chosen numbers that are crowd favorites guaranteed to please those attending. Don't settle for an ordinary Friday night at the bar when you can begin your party at PACA and make it EXTRAORDINARY! Contact: Mark Tanenbaum. Phone: (814) 434-0687 . Email: director@papa1505.com. Browse to http://www.paca1505.com.

Aug 25 (Sat) - Camp Davis Underwear Night II (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.

Aug 25 (Sat) - 2012 Pride Parade (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 12 PM. On Saturday, August 25, Erie will once again have a Pride Parade & Rally. You can register for the Pride Parade and Rally at http://eriegaynews.com/pride/register.php?prideid=35. We will assemble at 12:00 at The Zone Dance Club, 133 W. 18th St for the Pride March. We will step off at 1:00 PM and proceed down State Street to Perry Square at 6th and State Street for the rally. People marching unaffiliated with any particular group are also very much welcome! If you want to march, but aren't up for marching the entire route, join us anywhere along the State Street route. As for other Pride events, we will be collecting non-perishable items for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA. You may either bring your items with you to the Zone and drop them off before you march, or bring them directly to Perry Square for the rally. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: mmahler@nwpapride.org. Browse to http://www.nwpapride.org. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://eriegaynews.com/pride/register.php?prideid=35. Browse to venue web site http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Aug 25 (Sat) - 2012 Pride Rally (Perry Square, W 6th and State Streets, Erie, PA 16501) 2 PM. On Saturday, August 25, Erie will once again have a Pride Parade & Rally. You can register for the Pride Parade and Rally at http://eriegaynews.com/pride/register.php?prideid=35. The rally in Perry Square begins at 2 PM and will include speakers and performers. Please check in at the registration table when you arrive in Perry Square. The rally will include a variety of vendors and information booths. We will also have a Dunk a Drag Queen game, and will be taking a Family Portrait after the speakers and performers. As for other Pride events, we will be collecting non-perishable items for the Second Harvest Food Bank of NW PA. You may either bring your items with you to the Zone and drop them off before you march, or bring them directly to Perry Square for the rally. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: mmahler@nwpapride.org. Browse to http://www.nwpapride.org. RSVP/Register/Tickets at http://eriegaynews.com/pride/register.php?prideid=35.

Aug 25 (Sat) - Erie Pride Official Afterparty (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 8 PM - 2 AM. Come join us for the official Erie Gay Pride after party! Dance the night away and show us your PRIDE! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. Browse to http://www.thezonedanceclub.com/.

Aug 26 (Sun) - 6th Annual SafeNet Poker RUn to End Domestic Violence (Erie, PA 16502) Registration—10 a.m.– Noon at the new Harley-Davidson shop at 3712 W. 12th St. Cost - $15 per person and $25 per couple. Last Bike in at 4 p.m. at The Sloppy Duck—West Bay Front. Includes food, beverages, prizes and giveaways. Music provided by CHROME from 2-6p.m. Non-riders can eat and party with CHROME for $10 at The Sloppy Duck. For more information contact Kathy CS at 814-455-1774, ext.249 or kclingersmith@safeneterie.org. Contact: Kathy CS. Phone: (814) 455-1774, ext.249. Email: kclingersmith@safeneterie.org. Browse to http://safenetpokerrun.weebly.com/.

Aug 31 - Sep 3 (Fri - Mon) - Jones Pond Labor Day Weekend (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY 14709-8729) Welcome to Wonderland! Saturday - Alice in Wonderland Show & Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball. Sunday - Mad Hatter Tea Dance - BBVS Tea. (Bring a Bottle of Vodka to Share.) Black & White Underwear Party. Phone: (585) 567-8100. Email: info@jonespond.com. Browse to http://www.jonespond.com.

Yours,

Mike Mahler
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