Community Calendar

Tom Goss with special guest Brandon Anderson

Saturday, August 21
7 PM

Cafe Bocca
Poughkeepsie, NY

Tom Goss’s brand of muscular folk/pop is winning him fans from coast to coast. For more information, go to www.tomgossmusic.com.

Brandon Anderson is ann ASCAP award winning singer-songwriter whose writing blends the tradition of artists like Tori Amos, Tracy Chapman, Ben Folds, Joni Mitchell. For more information, go to www.myspace.com/brandonandersonband.

Admission: $5 in advance $8 at the door. Reserve your seat by calling Markus Payne at 845-597-9629, or email at markuspaynemngmt@yahoo.com with the number of seats requested and your name and contact number with Tom Goss in the subject line.

Cocktail Cruise on the Hudson

Sunday, August 22
2-4 PM
$20 in advance

The River Rose
Newburgh Landing
Near Torches Restaurant
Front Street
Newburgh, NY

Join Out & About for their 5th Anniversary cocktail cruise on the River Rose. The RIVER ROSE is an authentic New Orleans Paddle Wheeler Boat with two observation decks, two bars, a lounge, and dinning room. The cruise on the historic and scenic Hudson River passes West Point and Bannerman's Island along the way.

Arrive at the Newburgh Landing located at Torches on the Hudson on Front Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 Arrive 30 Min in advance, as the boat departs at 2 pm. Advance Tickets $20 per person recommended and can be purchased by mailing a check payable to John Panzella 2 Lucas Drive, New Windsor, NY 12553 - USE RESERVATION- BOARDING #10 CASH BAR-Food only can be brought on the boat. Or RSVP to Membership@hvoutandabout.com.

Pool Party at Jersey Jo’s

Sunday, August 22
2-8 PM
$20 in advance

Ridgewood, NJ

Judith at 973 809-9260 email judithashbrook@msn.com or or Wanda at 201 742-3945 email pridegrrl@aim.com.

Pear Picking, Apple Picking, Wine Tasting, and Picnic

Sunday, August 29
11 AM - 6 PM

Warwick Valley Winery
Warwick, NY

Lavender Treks invites you to join them at Warwick Valley Winery, which opens at 11 AM. Bring your own lunch or buy something from the bistro café. Contact Judith at 973 809-9260 email judithashbrook@msn.com to RSVP.

Women's Dinner Group

Monday, August 30

Cash bar cocktail hour 6-7 PM

Dinner 7 PM

Bacchus Restaurant
4 South Chestnut Street
New Paltz, NY

The Women's Dinner Group meets once a month at Bacchus Restaurant in New Paltz. The purpose is to socialize and network over a leisurely dinner. Private dining room with female waitstaff. Order off menu. Separate checks include 18% gratuity. Open to lesbian, bi, straight, trans women of all ages, singles or couples. RSVP required no later than 8/23 to Jan at janatcedarlodge@juno.com. Dinners will always be welcoming to new women! Come join the fun! "

Restaurant Phone 845 255-8636, Website: www.BacchusNewPaltz.com.

Stewart Lewis
with special guest
Jeremiah Clark

Saturday, October 9

Cafe Bocca
Poughkeepsie, NY

A Very Intimate Evening With Two GLBTQ Singer/Songwriters: Stewart Lewis and Jeremiah Clark at Cafe Bocca - For more information, go to Stewart's website or Jeremiah's website.

Admission: $7 at the door. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended! Reserve your seat by calling Markus Payne at 845-597-9629, or email at markuspaynemngmt@yahoo.com with the number of seats requested and your name and contact number with Stewart & Jeremiah in the subject line.

New Community Events

Hudson Valley/Catskills Bisexual Brunch

2nd and 4th Sundays each month

11 AM - 1 PM

Central House
3312 Route 23A
Palenville, NY

Bring a brunch food to potluck and a $2 suggested donation.

Info: Email valkyrie@nycap.rr.com
Phone: 845-332-8776
Meetup site: http://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Catskills-Bisexual-Meetup/.

Looking For

40 Feminist Writers Under 40

The Feminist Press is 40 years old in 2010. To celebrate, they are searching for 40 fabulous feminist women and men to honor as the “40 Under 40” to pay attention to in the future. You can help them choose the women and men of talent and commitment who best represent what feminism is all about: gender equality and social justice. They are looking for people in all fields: the arts, community organizing, social justice, medicine, law, politics, business, philanthropy, etc. To nominate a writer, email your suggestions to Maryann Jacob Macias, Development Manager: mjacob@gc.cuny.edu by Friday, May 14. Please be sure to include contact information for your nominee(s).

All 40 honorees will be acknowledged at the 40th anniversary gala at the Roosevelt Hotel in NYC on October 18, 2010. All nominators will be entered in a raffle to win a ticket to the gala.

Men Living with HIV in the Hudson Valley

Hudson Valley Positive seeks to create a community of informed, supportive, and interactive men living with HIV in the Hudson Valley. The number of people in the Hudson Valley living with HIV is significant yet it's not easy to meet and know one another. Benefit from the laughter, courage and wisdom of your peers who desire to seek out those with whom they share such a unique experience. Some major cities have more pronounced HIV+ communities, but for those of us not willing or able to commute, we must make our own. Feel free to invite others to join the group and to spread the word. The site is only visible to members and as we grow we will add events and gatherings. www.HudsonValleyPositive.org

Feminists Who Changed America

The Pioneer Feminists Project is planning a revision of, or supplement to, Feminists Who Changed America, 1963-1975. If you are a feminist who was active before 1975 and missed inclusion in the first edition, here's a second chance. Contact the editor, Barbara Love (BJLove@msn.com) for a questionnaire to submit your biography.

National Survey on Transgender Experiences of Discrimination in the U.S.

The results of the survey will be part of an important report on discrimination against transgender people by the National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force to help create better opportunities for transgender and gender non-conforming people. To participate, go to https://online.survey.psu.edu/endtransdiscrim/.

Questions concerning this project should be directed to Justin Tanis, National Center for Transgender Equality, 202-903-0112, jtanis@nctequality.org OR Susan Rankin, Center for the Study of Higher Education, Pennsylvania State University, 814-863-2655, sxr2@psu.edu.

Women's Softball Players Needed

New Paltz Women's Softball Association is looking for players and/or teams for upcoming games. Season is underway yet new players are always welcome.

Contact: Kim Gessner at www.newpaltzwomenssoftballassociation.com

On-Going Events

Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)

1st Friday of the Month
6:30 - 9:00 PM
LGBTQ Center - First Floor

OLOC--Old Lesbians Organizing for Change--through social, emotional, spiritual, & political activities, recognizes, empowers, and facilitates safe, supportive connections between Lesbians of every sort 60 years and older. Connecting coast-to-coast through an organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008, OLOC organizes local chapters, each determine their own agenda, plan their own actions & activities, congruent with OLOC's mission and procedures, using consciousness-raising & consensus.

We invite you to be a part of the brand new Hudson Valley chapter of OLOC which meets on the First Friday of each month starting with a Potluck at 6:30 PM at the LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston, NY. Come join us and bring a dish to share.

Info: Local: 845 679-7586 & 845 626-7925, or email: Alix@Oloc.org
National: www.oloc.org

12-step Meetings in the Center

AA
Every Friday
7:00 - 8:00 PM

We are pleased to announce the first AA meeting at the Center, “Serenity at the Center.” This meeting is every Friday evening from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Serenity at the Center offers a Big Book discussion every other week and a speaker and discussion on the other weeks. Any alcoholic is welcome. 2nd Floor Conference Room.

12-step Meetings in the Center

Al-Anon
Every Wednesday
6:00 - 7:00 PM

We are pleased to announce the first Al-Anon meeting at the Center, "The Rainbow Promise Group." Meeting every Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, "The Rainbow Promise Group" is an Al-Anon meeting that offers a discussion based on readings from Al-Anon literature. All friends and family members of alcoholics are welcome. 2nd Floor Library Conference Room.

PFLAG

4th Wednesday of the Month

7 - 9 PM
LGBTQ Center

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. PFLAG welcomes the participation and support of all who share in, and hope to realize this vision.

Meetings held at the Center. 300 Wall Street. Kingston. More info: Fran Divine at 845-853-5798 or frandivine@gmail.com.

Mid-Hudson Valley Transgender Association (MHVTA)

The Mid-Hudson Valley Transgender Association's (MHVTA) principal mission is to provide outreach and support for our members, their families, and their friends, and to be active in the Transgender Community and the greater community of the Mid-Hudson Valley, New York. Having all been through the difficulties of revealing this aspect of ourselves to others, we focus on providing an understanding peer support network for anyone who would like to be a part of it. We welcome new people with sensitivity towards their fears and concerns that accompany revealing themselves to others.

MHVTA aims to accomplish this through:

• Regularly scheduled meetings

• Social events

• Frequent and open communication

We would welcome anyone who has interest to find out more about MHVTA. For more info, visit the MHVTA web site (www.ren.org/rafil/MHVTA/index.htm).

The Rainbow Brunch

Sundays
11 AM - 2 PM

at
The Cauldron Restaurant
631 Rt 17 K
Montgomery, NY 12549

All lesbian meet and greet weekly brunch. Womens Brunch draws singles and couples regularly from Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Columbia Counties. All ages welcome. We socialize, network, share information and enjoy each other's company. Come join us! Your table is waiting!. For more information check out their web site ate www.orangecountyrainbowevents.com

My Pride, My Soul.

Weekly group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
Teens and their Friends! Ages 14-18. Middletown, NY.

For more info: http://www.orangepride.org/YouthGroupNew.html.

Rainbow Connection

Fridays

2:00pm - 4:00pm

A weekly discussion and support group for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people striving for optimal mental health. Continuous enrollment. Mental Health Association in Ulster County. 300 Aaron Court. Kingston. For more info: 845 339-9090, ext. 115

Gay Night at Aroma Thyme Bistro

1st Wednesday of the month

7:00 PM

Gay Night at Doubles II

4th Saturday of the month

7:00 PM

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley. Weekly social groups for LGBTQ teens and allies, ages 14-18. Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, Newburgh. For more info: call 845-256-5441.

Hudson Valley Out & About is a social activities group created to bring the Hudson Valley's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community & friends together to have fun. Activities include hiking, biking, dining, dancing... Membership is $25.00 a year. For more info: visit www.hvoutandabout.com, or join them on MeetUp.

OrangePride Transgender Support Group

7:30 - 9:30 PM

Last Friday of the month