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An e-mail update of PARN news and events September 2008 PRIDE EVENTS
Open to the public and free unless otherwise indicated
AIDS Walk for Life 2008
Sunday, September 21, Millennium Park
Live music, free subs, ice cream, tulip bulbs, great prizes to be won – and an easy Walk by the river – all to raise money for a good cause! Register now on-line at www.aidswalkforlife.ca. You can post a photo, request donations via email, or start a team. Please do plan to join us for this fun and informative afternoon - simply walking shows you care.
Film Festival of Pride
Tues, Sept. 9th & Wed, Sept. 10th 7pm at Sadleir House, 751 George St. North
Youth Drop-In Sessions
2nd and 4th Thursday of Every Month at the PARN Office
Come spend some time with other queer youth (ages 14-25). Allies are welcome too! Sessions will include time to chat, get information, play games and watch movies. 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Upcoming Drop-In Dates for 2008 September 11 • September 25 • October 9 • October 23 • November 13 • November 27 • December 11 For more information please contact Stephanie at PARN at 705-749-9110 / 1800-361-2895 (ext. 25) or preventionworker@parn.ca. Information will also be updated on MySpace, Facebook and www.rainbowyouth.ca.
BubbleGumm – Drag Bingo
Wednesday, September 10th Sapphire Room, 137 Hunter St. West (19+) Starts at 9pm. No Cover - % of bar donated to PARN
Trent DisOrientation Variety Show
Thursday, September 11th 7:30 pm at Sadleir House, 751 George Street North
FABB*U*LUSH Dance Event
Friday, September 12 The Trash, 123 Simcoe Street Tickets at the door: $6 before 10:30pm, $8 after (19+)
Support Group for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Every other Wednesday, 11:30-1:30pm at the PARN Office
September 22 Guest speaker: Brandon Williams – Realizing Your Dreams October 6 – 9:00 – 4:00 The Toronto Zoo (Please RSVP by October 2nd) October 20 Long Term Survivors: Living with HIV November 3 Bowling Location to be determined November 17 Living on A Fixed Income: Sharing Stories December 1 Meeting New People – Issues of Disclosure December 15 Secret Santa and Holiday Lunch. Location TBA Lunch provided except for the Toronto Zoo – bring your own lunch! Childcare and travel subsidy available. Call Chris Campbell or Chris Ciceri at PARN for further information.
PFLAG Youth and Parents Brunch
Saturday, September 13 For details email pflagpeterborough@hotmail.com
Pride Parade & Community Fair
Saturday, September 13th 2:00 pm start at Peterborough City Hall 500 George Street North. Fair is held at Millennium Park post-Parade.
Pride Follies and Dance
Saturday, September 13th Market Hall, 336 George Street North Performances @ 7:30pm, Dance starts @ 9:30 pm $5 entry. All ages.
HIV 101 Training
Tuesday, September 16, 4:30-7:00pm at the PARN Office
We’ll cover the basics around transmission, testing and stigma – and hear first hand from someone living with HIV. Free. All welcome.
LIPP**GLOSS Special Club Night
Saturday, September 13th 10pm @ Sapphire Room, 137 Hunter St. West With DJ Jungle Jen – No cover charge (19+) For event details visit www.peterboroughpride.ca Or contact 749-9110
VARIETY The Spice of Life Tour
Saturday, October 4, Gordon Best Theatre
Hosted by Tits McGee. Doors open at 10pm, show starts at street level at 9:30pm. $10 - Proceeds to PARN.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kim Dolan • SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR: Chris Campbell • SUPPORT WORKER: Chris Ciceri • COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR: Suzanne Galloway • PREVENTION COORDINATOR: Owen McEwen • PREVENTION WORKER: Stephanie Carter • OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: Peg Town • FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR: Tina Staplin