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Columbus, OH 43201
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January 25, 2003
The Frostbite Ball 2003,an alcohol and drug free women's dance from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at Hillel at The Ohio State University, 46 East 16th Avenue, Columbus. The Frostbite Ball, open to all interested women, will feature dancing, prizes, and refreshments. Suggested donations for tickets are $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door, but no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Advance tickets are available at Women's Outreach for Women, 1950-H N. 4th St., BRAVO, 4041 N. High St., Stonewall Columbus, 1160 N. High St., and Alternative Auto Care, 585 W. 2nd Ave.
Children under 12 will be admitted free, but no structured childcare will be provided. Any proceeds from the Frostbite Ball will go toward the coordination of future women's alcohol and drug free social and educational events. Call WOW for more information and for parking details, 614-291-3639 or email womensoutreach@aol.com .
February 1,2,8&9, 2003
Impact
Women's Basics Course
February 15
"The World Says No to War" Columbus Peace March in coordination with
peace marches around the world.
Noon Saturday February 15
Meet at Goodale Park Gazebo. March to the Federal Building, 200 N. High
St.
"A" Is for Advocacy - an introduction to the legislative process and communicating with elected officials at the Statehouse. Sponsored by Action Ohio. For more information contact 36 W. Gay St., #311, Columbus, OH 43215, 614-221-1255 or 1-888-622-9315.
Legal Rights of Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault workshop sponsored by Women's Resource Center at Kent State University, Kent. The workshop will take place from 9:30-12:00. The workshop is free but registration is required. For more information or to register, please call the Center at 330 672 9230 or e-mailabednaro@kent.edu Commitment Faire 2003 - First Comes Love...The Alternative Bridal Faire sponsored by Stonewall Columbus. 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Tickets: $7 in advance at Stonewall, $10 at the door. We do hope you will join us in this venture in support of Stonewall Columbus. Please contact Patrick Gallaway, Development Director at Stonewall Columbus at (614) 299-7764 ext 15. with any questions or to get involved today!
The Delta Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society for Nursing is co-sponsoring a Research Day with the Akron/Canton Clinical Nursing Research Network at the North Eastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) at the new Ralph Regula Conference Center from 8:30A to 4P. It will feature nurse researchers from the campuses of the University of Akron and Kent State University featuring interdisciplinary presentations on various aspects of violence that women experience in their lives, and mechanisms for coping strategies. CEU's are pending but being offered for RN's, LPN's, and Social Workers. For more information contact Deborah Burnsworth @dkburnsworth@aol.com or (330) 825-3125.
Impact Teen Girl's Safety Workshop For more information call 614-221-2811.
Cover the Uninsured Week
Town Meeting
Monday noon - 1:30 p.m.
Capitol Theater, 77 S. High St., Columbus
Elected officials attending include Sen. Voinovich, several Congressmen, state legislators and representatives from a number of groups with interest in the problem.
The Many Faces of Social Work 2003 Annual Statewide Conference sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter. For more information call 614-461-4484.
Youth Poetry Slam sponsored by the Columbus Urban League 6:30-9:30. For more information contact Qiana Williams at the Columbus Urban League - 614/257-6300.
Urban Leadership Conference and Youth Summit "Holla If You Hear Me!" sponsored by the Columbus Urban League 9 - 3 pm. The purpose of the Conference is to provide youth with solid tools in the form of leadership skills that will enable them to enact change within their communities. For more information contact Qiana Williams at the Columbus Urban League - 614/257-6300.
Ohio Domestic Violence Network's Public Policy Summit featuring Lynn Rosenthal, Executive Director of National Network to End Domestic Violence. 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus. For more information contact ODVN call: 614-781-9651 or e-mail address: info@odvn.org.
Spring Education Conference sponsored by Ohio Buckeye Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information on the Columbus conference call 614-880-2290.
Midwest Fair Housing Summit: A Call to Ohio presented by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. The two day fair housing conference will feature nationally acclaimed advocates and experts. Workshops and panel sessions will focus on a variety of current housing topics, such as credit scoring; insurance redlining; predatory lending; fair lending; public policy and legislation; economic development; and efforts to improve compliance of accessibility/disability laws. For information visit: www.state.oh.us/crc/hconf.htm
Hard-Hatted Women Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program class begins. Call 216-961-4449 for more information.
Statehouse Day/Annual Lobbying Day, sponsored by the LWV-Ohio, Columbus, OH for more information contact:Scott Britton, (614) 469-1505 or visit www.lwvohio.org
Women in Science Day, Ohio Union Ballroom, OSU, Columbus, OH. Guest speaker Dr. Allison Snow. For more information contact Raquel Diaz-Sprague at diaz-sprague.1@osu.edu
Impact Women's Safety Basics Intensive Course call 614-221-2811 for more information.
Deaf World Wide Expo in Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expo features entertainment, cutting edge technologies, national & local businesses, non-profit groups, job networking, educational opportunities and games for kids, with ASL storytelling and magic shows. Requests for questions can be directed to MVK@deafworldwide.com
Creation of Perpetual Peace Monument. A chance to mourn, process, and heal with flowers, candles, art, chalk, mementos, etc. We will create a monument to our heartache and our faith that there is an alternative to violence starting at 8 p.m. Contact codepinkcolumbus@aol.com for meeting location.
Campaign to Protect Ohio's Future Rally/Lobby Day sponsored by Have A Heart Ohio. The purpose will be to demonstrate that Ohioans are opposed to the horrendous cuts in this budget -- 22,000 kids losing childcare/headstart slots, 14,000,000 meals being cut from foodbanks, 800,000 adults losing access to virtual health care services, 30,000+ working parents losing Medicaid all together, hundreds of seniors losing home delivered meals, and on and on. We've also reserved space at the YWCA as an inside space for people to use for getting information for their legislative visits. For more information contact: Mike Smalz Statewide Attorney msmalz@oslsa.org Ohio State Legal Services Association State Support Center 614/221-7201, ext. 129 fax 614-221-7625 www.oslsa.org or emergencycampaign@yahoo.com
A Bicentennial Celebration of Ohio's Women Convention 2003 sponsored by the American Association of University Women in Portsmouth, OH. For more information Tracy Allen, 740-259-6462, talley7@earthlink.net or Alice Schneider, 513-381-4041, Alschneid3@aol.com
Candlelight Vigil and Peace Walk. Meet at 8:30 p.m. at Broad St. and High St. in Columbus for a candlelight vigil. At 9 p.m., those who are able will go on a Peace Walk down to the river. Bring a flower to set free in the water. For more information contact: codepinkcolumbus@aol.com
Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: 2003 SPONSORED BY ADA-OHIO & THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY on The Ohio State University Columbus Campus; Pfahl Executive Education and Conference Center; 280 West Woodruff Ave; Columbus, OH 43210 REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY MARCH 21ST Below is the preliminary program Registration material is available on-line at:
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is hosting a free colloquium with invited guest author Lori S. Robinson who wrote I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse. Program will be at the Standard Building, 1370 Ontario Street, Suite 420, Cleveland. For more information call 216-619-6194 or www.clevelandrapecrisis.org
The Ohio State University African American Heritage Festival 25th Year Anniversay theme: "AHALI"-Bringing it Back to the Family. All events are free and open to the public. Events include Poetry Slam, Celebrity Comedians, and 16th Annual Pan-Hellenic Black Greek Step Show. For information, call 614-688-8449. multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/afam/contact.htm
Stand Youth Summit-How to be an anti-tobacco activist! The Youth Summit will develop 300 youth from across Ohio to become anti-tobacco activists and train youth to take action in their communities. The training is free and will be fun as well as educational. Transportation will be provided. The event will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Hyatt Hotel. For info, contact Anne Sesler at 513-762-1702 or asesler@northlich.com
El dia de los nino (Children's Day)-FREE! This is a day to honor children and is celebrated in all of Latin American. The National Latino Children's Institute, along with Nationwide and The Ohio Hispanic Coalition is bringing this celebration to Columbus by way of a festival for children at Cooper Stadium. Featuring: music, youth soccer games, fun activities, info booths, and youth performancies. Contact: Guadalupe Velasquez, Ohio Hispanic Coalition at 614-840-9934.
Alliance for Justice & National Council of Nonprofit Associations present Understanding the Rules of Nonprofit Lobbying and Election-Related Activity at the Cleveland Foundation Conference Center, 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1300, Cleveland. During this one-day workshop for nonprofit managers, staff, and volunteers, our attorney-trainers will teach you the rules so that you can answer questions such as: What is lobbying? How much can our 501(c)(3) lobby? Can we ask foundations for grants for lobbying? Can we produce a voter's guide or invite canditates to speak? How can we structure affiliated organizations? $30 registration fee includes all workshop materials and meals. For more information go to: www.allianceforjustice.org/nonprofit/worryfree.html
Trauma, Neuroscience, and the Body Workshop offered by the Mount Carmel Crime & Trauma Assistance Program. The cost of the workshop is $179 for professionals registering by April 1st, and $99 for students. All proceeds used for the enhancement of victim services. For more information contact Dawn Scheuneman at 614-234-3443 or by e-mail dscheuneman@mchs.com
Sacred Space presents Earth Enchantment-An Emerging Planetary Consciousness at Angel House Center for Creative Life Changes, 14217 Mill Hollow Lane, Strongsville. For more information write 6211 Brownfield Drive, Cleveland, OH 44129, e-mail info@sacredspace.cc or www.sacredspace.cc/EarthEnchantment.htm
Peace, Remember Kent State and Jackson State 1970-2003. The annual candlelight march will start May 3 at 10:30 p.m. at Kent State. Following the march a silent vigil will take place through the night until noon on the 4th. To request a vigil space and more information call 330-672-3096 or www.ksawc.org. The main commemoration program will begin at 12:24 p.m. on May 4th.
Central Ohio AIDS Walk-to raise awareness and funds for AIDS service organizations through education and promotional activities leading up to the walk and through participation of walkers and volunteers in a safe, fun, educational event. Contact: www.aidswalkcentralohio.org
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) bag stuffing event is being held in conjunction with Young Jewish Professionals of the Columbus Jewish Federation, at 585 S. Lazella (German Village), Columbus from 2-4 p.m. These bags will be distributed to new Mothers and Fathers during their stay in a maternity hospital. Your support is greatly needed as well as immensely appreciated. For more information contact: Ncjwcol@aol.com
Spring Installation Luncheon for the National Council of Jewish Women-Columbus at Winding Hollow Country Club from 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For reservations contact Becky Luck at 614-239-6400.
Solidarity '03, Ohio's largest disability conference. Project of the Disability Network of Ohio which includes the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and other disability groups at the Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH For a registration packet, (800) 390-7396 or axiscenter@aol.com
Qualia: A Conference on Gay Folkways. Columbus State Community College Franklin Hall, 550 East Spring Street, Columbus. www.qualia-info.com
Mother's Day Proclamation, written by Julia Ward Howe in 1870 Event. For location and time contact: codepinkcolumbus@aol.com
Crooked River Women's Choral Spring Concert "Let There Be Love" 8 p.m. at Guzzetta Recital Hall in Akron. For info: 330-867-5467.
Mothers and Others March for Peace & Justice, Akron, 2-4 p.m. oneamazon@earthlink.net
The First Annual Ohio Day of Peace, 2-4 p.m. Columbus Statehouse lawn. For more information: www.centralohiansforpeace.org
Engineering Career Day for Young Women at Goodyear. To check it out: www.goodyear.com/careerday
The Queen of Lesbian Pulp Novels-Ann Bannon for a book signing 3-5 p.m. Loganberry Boods, 12633 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland 216-795-9800.
"Cookin' Up Cash" fundraiser for Akron Area NOW. 10% of all dinner sales from Mapleside Farms Restaurant, 294 Pearl Road, (Rt. 42), Brunswick, OH. Open to the Public! Reservations recommended 330-225-5576.
Planned Parenthood of Greater Cleveland's Spring Forum. Noon at the Play House Club, tickets $40, which includes lunch. Call Michelle Johnson at 216-881-7742 x206 or e-mail m.johnson@ppgc.org
Quality Assurance Seminar. Participants will explore the Quality Assurance process as a means to advance services efficiently and purposefully in the context of the organizational mission. They will gain an understanding on how the QA process can be a powerful vehicle for marketing to a world becoming increasingly invested in outcomes. Hayes Services Building, 140 N. Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH. 9 a.m.-Noon. Sponsored by HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc. Questions? 740-363-5000.
Creating Safe Schools for All Students-luncheon forum. Noon-1:15 p.m. Columbus Metropolitan Club. Reservation line 614-545-3220.
Kevin Jennings, GLSEN National Executive Director will speak at Network Columbus from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Contact: www.networkcolumbus.com
Ohio Community Forum on Child Abuse! at the River Club, Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring Street, Columbus from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The Forum is supported by the National Call To Action: A Movement to End Child Abuse and Neglect (NCTA). To learn more about NCTA visit www.nationalcalltoaction.com Reservations for the forum can be made by contacting Sarah Cooper scooper@chsd.org
Ohio's Past and Present Elected Women sponsored by the Hope Chest. Honored guests are The Honorable Gertrude Donahey, Justice Alice Robie Resnick and The Honorable Mary Ellen Withrow. 12:30 p.m. at the Capital Club, 41 South High Street, 7th Floor, Columbus. Suggested contribution: $35/person. RSVP : 614-221-6563, ext. 175 or hopechestohio.org
Protecting Our Civil Liberties-A Social Justice Forum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Baldwin Wallace College Campus, John Patrick Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama, 95 Bagley Road, Berea. Register 440-816-1686 or info@swuu.org
Northern Ohio 10th Anniversary Human Rights Campaign Dinner honoring John R. Corlett with First Community Leadership Award. Keynote Address by NBC's Laura Innes. Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on Public Square at 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. dinner. For more information contact Tim Downing, Governor at 216-902-8942 or tddowning@ulmer.com
Race for the Cure, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Columbus www.komencolumbus.org
What the Heck is It! - Stonewall's Own Appraisal Fair, 10 a.m. to noon at the Stonewall Columbus Community Center at 1160 N. High Street, Columbus. While the event is free, Stonewall Columbus will accept donations and offer $25 Stonewall memberships to defray the cost of the event. For more information 614-299-7764.
BBQ at WOW---Women's Outreach for Women, a substance abuse prevention/education program of Amethyst, Inc., will be hosting a BBQ beginnign at 1 p.m. Join WOW at 1950-H N. 4th St., Columbus. Bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage to share. Open to all interested women. Contact Greta at 614-291-3639 or e-mail womensoutreach@aol.com for further details.
"What I Do Is Art" week long retreat for women. Degrees of Freedom (WIDIA), 10055 Kline Road, West Salem, OH 44278 or e-mail msdodge@akrobiz.com
First National Conference for Minorities in Alternative Dispute Resolution at the Capital University Law School and the Columbus Convention Center. Interdisciplinary and affordable. Several sessions will be offered on education & mediation. Contact Capital University Law School for more info.
Cleveland NOW is taking off and you're invited to join! International Women's Air & Space Museum, Burke Lakefront Airport, 1501 North Marginal Road, Cleveland. 7 p.m. guided tour of the museum. 8 p.m. meeting. Call 330-336-2578 for more information or e-mail msdodge@akrobiz.com
Meet Your Ohio Legislators at the Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus 6-8 p.m. Funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act. Call 614-267-5071 or cpo@iwaynet.net
Tradeswomen meeting sponsored by Hard Hatted Women 6:30 p.m. For more information call 216-961-4449.
Cleveland Pride Road Rally, scavenger hunt around the Cleveland area, $10 per person pre-registration required, proceeds benefit Cleveland Pride, 216-631-4554, m.almony@csuohio.edu
CHOICES Breakfast Series Trainings featured speaker: Lorie McCaughan, Capital University Family Law Clinic speaking on Legal Options for Domestic Violence Survivors. For more information contact CHOICES: 614-224-4663.
Birth Parent Support Meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. Adoption Network Cleveland, 1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland. Who can attend? Birthparents who have given up a child for adoption. For more information, contact Adoption Network at 216-881-7511.
Youth performers will take on Laramie Project, a play which focuses on the 1998 hate-crime murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming at the Short Stop Youth Center, 1066 N. High Street, Columbus. Performance times are 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. on Friday. For tickets call 614-299-5541 ext. 3509 or 614-299-7764.
Rocky River Adoption Network Meeting, 7:30-9:30 p.m. West Shore Unitarian Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River. For more information contact Adoption Network Cleveland at 216-881-7511.
Sneak Preview Party! Come out and see the new Stonewall Columbus image that will be launched at the Stonewall Pride Weekend 2003. 6-10 p.m. at Eclipse Studios and Solar Imaging, 6625 Reflections Dr. off Sawmill Road, Columbus. Live music from Jim Lynch Band and auction that includes a 3-night Bahamas cruise and a 7-day Alaska cruise. Cost $35/person. To register www.adfedcolumbus.org
National Women's Music Festival, Kent State University, 317-927-9355 or www.wiaonline.org/nwmf
Organize! Ohio Spring Gathering, Capital University skills building and training workshops for activists 216-431-6070 or e-mail organize@apk.net
Adoption 101: Where Do I Begin? sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland 1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland. A workshop for people who are looking into adoption for the first time. Seating is limited. To register call 216-881-7511.
Cincinnati Pride
SPRING CONCERT: "How Women Save Civilization...At Home...In Their Spare Time" June 7, 2003 @ 7:30 pm and June 8, 2003 @ 3:00 pm at Mees Hall, Capital University, Columbus. Together with Columbus area musicians and influential Columbus women, the concert will pay tribute to activists, revolutionaries, environmentalists, humorists, and craftswomen of the 20th century. Call 614-878-3684 or visit www.cwchorus.org
Ohio Hospital Association (OHA)is sponsoring an educational program, "Tools and Rules to Improve Access to Health Care in a Multicultural Society. For more information and to register, visit the OHA website using the following link: www.ohanet.org/education/education_programs.asp
Gram and Gramp Camp at Indian Village--$110 for one grandparent and one grandchild. For grandparents of any age, and grandchildren age 8-14. Contact: Mo Murphy, Wawyer MAP Center, 614-645-3677 or go to www.columbusrecparks.com
LPGA Classic, Vienna, OH. For more information contace 330-565-LPGA or www.lpgaclassic.com
The Ohio Women's Health Advocacy Alliance will host a meeting at 400 E. Main St. (Ohio Nurses Association Office), Columbus, 10 a.m. to Noon. Please attend this meeting to discuss the future direction of the coalition. Over the past several months, we have hosted meetings designed to educate members about the budget, political process, and political climate in Ohio. Now, we would like to have a discussion about the future priorities for the group. For more information contact Caprice Scott at Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio, Inc. 614-224-0761. RSVP by June 6th to: admin@ppao.org
Openness in Adoption Program at the Heights Parent Center, 1700 Crest Road Cleveland Heights, Speaker Maureen Heffernan. To register call 216-321-0079.
Akron General Meeting-Topic: Control. Who can attend? Adult adoptees, birthparents, siblings, adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, professionals and anyone who is interested in lifelong adoption issues. No registration or membership is required to attend. For more information contact Adoption Network Cleveland at 216-881-7511.
2003 Champions of Choice Awards - Join NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade by honoring the accomplishments of the 2003 Champions of Choice. The evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with a reception. The ceremony will start at 7 p.m. at the Silver Grille, downtown at the Avenue, the Higbee's Building 10th Floor, 200 West Prospect, Cleveland (ample parking available at Tower City). RSVP by June 6 th NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio at 216-522-0169 or email kellie@naralohio.org
Adoption Network Cleveland Meeting 11-1 p.m., 1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland. For information call 216-881-7511.
13th Annual Juneteenth Ohio 2003-Free! Come celebrate Juneteenth at the Franklin Park, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus. This celebration offers fun for the entire family in honor of the Emancipation Proclamation and recognizes the struggle by African Americans for freedom. Events include live entertainment, neighborhood showcase, children's pavilion, soul food pavilion, health pavilion and cultural market. For more info: Alkebulan at 614-299-4498 or www.juneteenthohio.net
Allied Media Conference in Bowling Green. Workshops on media activism, community production, and education. For information: www.clamormagazine.org/amc2003/workshops-shedule.html
Pride Poker Run - Motorcycle fun tour daylong pride ride to benefit Stonewall Columbus. Meet 73 East Gay St., Columbus at Noon.
Annual Cohear Picnic, Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. Park of Roses, Columbus, 11 a.m.-?.
First Sandusky Pride Event
2003 Amazing Grace, Continuing the Dialogue to Reconcile Christianity and Homosexuality Conference sponsored by The Shepherd Initiative, an ecumenical Christian Coalition. The conference will be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. The conference will welcome national speakers and religious authors Tony and Peggy Campolo. The Campolos, American Baptists and self-described evangelicals, will discuss how they agree and disagree on the issue of homosexuality, and still remain in loving and respectful relationship. The conference will also include keynote addresses by Herbert Chilstrom, the retired presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who once opposed blessing same-sex relationships but now advocates for them; and Edwina Gateley, a dynamic and passionate Catholic speaker who will celebrate the radical love of Jesus. In addition to these respected religious speakers, the conference will include more than 30 focus sessions on a variety of GLBT and Christian topics. To learn more, visit The Shepherd Initiative's Web site at www.shepherdinitiative.org
the Big Big Table Conference begins with supper right after the Sheperd Initiative's Amazing Grace Conference on Saturday. This conference is about reconciling Christians of ALL sexaul orientations. Dr. Rembert Truluck will be making three presentations on "Recovery from Bible Abuse," and related topics. John Tyler Connoley will be talking about "How Jesus Applies Scripture," and there will be an African American panel discussing how they came to accept GLBT Christians to name just a few events. Worship and singing, concert, healing groups, signles, couples, and youth groups, three meals, all for $25 or $20 if postmarked by May 15. People of other faiths are welcome to attend. Contact: home.earthlink.net/~writeondb/BigBigTable.htm
LGBT Pride Month Kickoff Event with Mayor Jane Campbell, noon at Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland. www.clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org or president@clevelandstonewalldemocrats.org
Hop-Skip-Jump Summer Program for Middle School Students, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekdays. Sponsored by New Beginnings Christian Community Revitalization Corporation. $40 weekly program fee. Contact Jill Jackson Barkley ASAP 614-258-8497 to register.
Rx for a Healthy Life: Nutrition and Exercise sponsored by Prime Plus/Red Hot Mamas at LakeWest Hospital, 36000 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby. Call 440-953-6000 or 800-454-9800 to register.
Planned Parenthood of Greater Cleveland - Party Politics Food. Enjoy an eveing with Gloria Feldt, President of Planned Parenthood of America, 5-7 p.m. Fire Restaurant, 13220 Shaker Square, $20. Call 216-961-8804 ext. 206 or m.johnson@ppgc.org for more information.
Listening & Communication Skills for Families, Berea Children's Home, Center City Office, 2121 East 32nd St., Cleveland. Presenter is Kim Langley. For registration call 216-881-7511.
Fat & Happy Seminar, Queen Bee Productions, Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 7-9 p.m. $10.00 contact 330-929-3382 or e-mail queenb@queenbeeprod.com
9th Annual A Matter of Pride Conference to feature keynote speaker, Charlotte Patterson, Ph.D. To be held at the Columbus Health Department, 240 Parsons Ave. Call Women's Outreach for Women at 614-291-3639 or visit www.geocites.com/amopconference/index.html for more information. A Matter of Pride was establisehd to create and sustain an affirming environment in social service systems for LGBT people in Central Ohio.
Festival Latino 2003-Free! At Bicentennial Park on the riverfront, Columbus. A celebration of Latin American culture, offering traditional and contemporary Latin American cuisine, a marketplace with arts and crafts, children's workshops, and music on three stages. Presented by American Family Insurance, Festival Latino is the largest Hispanic/Latino event in Ohio. www.musicintheair.org/festivals/latinomain.html
Cleveland Pride Event
Parenting with Emotional Intelligence, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Berea Children's Home, Center City Office, 2121 East 32nd St., Cleveland. Presenter Kim Langley. Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required, call 216-881-7511.
GLBT Family Day at the Columbus ZOO. This is an opportunity for GLBT youth and GLBT families to enjoy the day together in a welcoming environment. Stonewall Columbus offers discount tickets at 1160 North High Street, Columbus.
Seventh International Women's Policy Research Conference, "Women Working to Make a Difference". Check out www.iwpr.org
New Ways to Manage Difficult Behavior: Putting Some Fun Back in Parenting. Presenter is Arleta James. Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required, call 216-881-7511.
Misunderstood Minds: Getting a Handle on Learning Differences (Disabilities), 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Beech Brook, 3737 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike. Presenter is Kim Langley. Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required, call 216-881-7511.
Lake County General Meeting on Adoptions. Deepwood North Apartments, 8100 Deepwood Blvd. (off Rt. 84) Mentor. Sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland. For information, call 216-881-7511.
Gay Day at Cedar Point
Pride Week Stonewall Columbus Open House, 1160 North High Street, Columbus at 6 p.m. Learn more about services offered including social, education, and fun programs, counseling and support groups, the lending library, referrals, and much, much more. For more information call 614-299-7764.
Stonewall Singles Bowling Night at Mr. Bill's Bowling Center at 3525 Cleveland Ave. Columbus beginning at 8:30 p.m. For more information call 614-299-7764.
International Adoption Meeting. Euclid Public Library, Erie Room, 631 E. 222nd St., Euclid. Sponsored by Adoption Network Cleveland. For information, call 216-881-7511.
Youth to Youth International Summer Conference at Otterbein College. Come learn how to be drug-free peer leaders at this residential camp! Entertainment, workshops, speakers, fun activities. Call 614-224-4506 for registration information.
Pride Holiday 2003 "Columbus-Where the Midwest Celebrates Pride". The largest gathering of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and "friendly" people in Ohio. Pride Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. from Goodale Park. Entertainment will be on stage at Bicentennial Park, Civic Center Drive from 2-5 p.m. and the Union Ceremony runs from 5-6 p.m. For information contact Patrick Gallaway at 614-299-7764 or e-mail patrick@stonewall-columbus.org
National Council of Jewish Women and Muslim Women's Network meeting at Town Addiction, 363 E. Town Street, 2:30 p.m. We would be happy to arrange for rides for those women who don't wish to drive. Contact Becky Luck at RLuck14@yahoo.com
Pride Brunch 2003 sponsored by Stonewall Columbus with special guest emcee Suzanne Westenhoefer, The Crowne Plaza, 33 E. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus. Breakfast Buffet with cash bar, $35. For tickets call 614-299-7764 or e-mail patrick@stonewall-columbus.org