More upcoming Erie GLBT News/Events

“Live and Let Live” an LGBT AA meeting is every Sunday at 7 PM at Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie PA., For more info, contact Charlene Newport at (814) 504-1507 or cmn0626@gmail.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Sep 3 (Tue) – EAGLE Neighborhood Watch (Enhancement & Awareness Group Loving Erie) meets (St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 950 W 7^th St, Erie PA) 6:30 PM. EAGLE Neighborhood Watch is a Neighborhood Watch Group. The area covered is bounded by 6th Street on the North, 8th Street on the South, Japan on the West, and Liberty on the East. The group meets at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 850 W 7th St the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. The goal of the group is to do whatever we can to improve the neighborhood. Please attend our meetings and the special events that we have planned. For more info, contact Diana Ames at (814) 456-1619 or find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/EAGLE-Neighborhood-Watch-Enhancement-Awareness-Group-Loving-Erie/223424857690640

Sep 5 (Thu) – The Beans go to Tall Ships Parade (Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA) 5 PM. Meet at the promenade alongside the Bayfront Convention Center to watch the Tall Ship Parade with the beans. If you are coming, please text Laurie at 814-450-8804 or e-mail LFinch003@neo.rr.com so we won’t miss you in the crowd. Contact: Laurie Finch. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wikifoundry.com/.

Sep 7 (Sat) – The Beans go to The Highland Games (Edinboro Camous, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA 16444) 9 AM. Meet on the campus lawns and we will check out the fiddlers, bagpipes, dancing, foods, and athletic games of the festival. FREE. If you are coming, please text Laurie at 814-450-8804 or e-mail LFinch003@neo.rr.com so we won’t miss you in the crowd. Contact: Laurie Finch. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wikifoundry.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.edinboro.edu/.

Sep 8 (Sun) – Meet the Beans on Dobbins Landing to board the tall ships and check them out! (Erie, PA) 9:45 AM. Pre-purchase tickets at the maritime museum ($14.00) as the lines there will be long. If you are coming, please text Laurie at 814-450-8804 or e-mail LFinch003@neo.rr.com so we won’t miss you in the crowd. Contact: Laurie Finch. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wikifoundry.com/.

Sep 8 (Sun) – LBT Women meets (Zodiac Dinor, 2516 State St, Erie, PA 16503) 11 PM. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at Zodiac Dinor. Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/ Contact: Laurie Finch. Venue Phone: (814) 455-3543. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/. Browse to venue web site http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zodiac-Dinor/117165571627059.

Sep 9 (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 Contact: Jayne May. Phone: (814) 367-3311. 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.

Sep 14 (Sat) – Rainbow Pride Connection Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Conference (Bellinger Hall, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY 14722) 12:30 PM – 11 PM. Workshops, wine and cheese reception, keynote speaker – Dr Richard McCarty, Film: Gen Silent -discussion to follow, Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus. Contact: Pat Collins. Browse to http://www.rainbowprideconnection.net/. Browse to venue web site http://www.ciweb.org/.

Sep 14 (Sat) – The 6th Annual LBT Women Potluck Picnic (Kim and Andrea’s, 4114 McClelland Ave, Erie, PA 16510) 2 PM. Please RSVP to Kim at Kimmytoes@gmail.com or call at 814-452-3628. Bring a dish to share and your drinks. Smokers are asked to only smoke out front of the house next to the street as we have several girls who have health issues such as COPD, or asthma etc. Thanks. Contact: Kim. Email: Kimmytoes@gmail.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wikifoundry.com/.

Sep 16 (Mon) – REAL TIME (Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508-2540) 6 PM – 8 PM. REAL TIME IS FOR LGBTQ FRIENDS + ALLIES (ages 14-24) who reject negative labels and want to overcome difficulties in a positive way. Real Time, Real Talk, Real Friends! Everyone faces tough situations at home, at school and around town. But no one should ever be bullied or harassed for who they are. REAL TIME is about finding ways to deal with tough times. REAL TIME is about taking care of yourself + standing up for others. Fun, food, friends, FREE! Come check it out @ Persad-Erie, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Contact: Leann Romitti. Phone: (412) 538-7862. Venue Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: lromitti@persadcenter.org. Browse to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Services-of-Persad/372314872889919. Browse to venue web site http://www.uccwebsites.net/commuceriepa.html.

Sep 16 (Mon) – Bears Do Dinner (Picasso’s Erie, 2060 Interchange Rd, Erie, PA 16565) 7 PM. This month, in addition to returning to having a bar night outing, we also invite you to join the Bears for a casual dinner of food and fun! Dinner is on your own. Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (814) 866-1183. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to http://www.drenchedfur.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.facebook.com/events/203964533103066/. Browse to venue web site http://picassoserie.com.

Sep 17 (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.

Sep 22 (Sun) – Autumn Equinox Ritual – Whispering Lake Grove (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) 5 PM. Doors open at 5:00pm – Ritual to begin at 6:00pm with potluck to follow. Whispering Lake Grove, A.D.F. exists as a chartered subsidiary, branch and/or division of Ar nDraioct Fein, A Druid Fellowship, Inc. For more information contact Rev. Carrion Mann at carrionmann@gmail.com or Rev. Christopher Temple at grollwynn72@hotmail.com. Contact: Christopher Temple. Venue Phone: (814) 864-9300. Email: grollwynn72@hotmail.com. Browse to http://www.whisperinglakegrove.org/. Browse to venue web site http://www.uuerie.org.

Sep 24 (Tue) – Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, 1011 Peach St, Erie, PA 16501) Help us get out the print edition of Erie Gay News. We’ll be folding and distributing the copies. All ages 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. Venue Phone: (814) 452-4462 ext 117. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.facebook.com/events/506053379475650. Browse to venue web site http://www.mhanp.org/.

Sep 28 (Sat) – Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) 7 PM. 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.

Sep 28 (Sun) – Lake Erie States Progressive Summit (Avalon Hotel & Conference Center, 16 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16501) 9 AM – 5:30 PM. Together, we’ll plan a progressive future for the states along Lake Erie. We’ll listen to great inspiring speakers, learn from leading activists and network across state and imaginary boundaries. All to build a movement that will win progressive victories across the region. Contact: Michael Morrill. Venue Phone: (814) 459-2220. Email: info@keystoneprogress. Browse to http://www.keystoneprogress.org/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://secure.actblue.com/page/lakeeriesummit. Browse to venue web site http://www.avalonerie.com.

Yours sincerely,