Join us on Tuesday, June 16, for our newest support group, New Pride.  The group is for people 18 and over who are in the coming out process. New Pride’s goal is to provide a supportive environment and resources to help people be more comfortable with coming out.

Meeting is from 6-8pm at the Firestone Park Library (large conference room).

2009 Day in the Sun Picnic

Sunday, June 14, noon – 9pm

Ohio Sportsmans Club

1775 Jacoby Rd In Copley, OH

Special guests include: Anne E. DeChant,
Samantha Styles and friends,
Rubber City Bombshells (Burlesque troupe), and
Local artists, artisans and vendors.

Pride ArtsFest is an annual event that celebrates the fine art and musical contributions of LGBT people in the Akron-Canton community. This year it will be held on Friday, June 5, from 7pm – 10pm at the Church of Our Saviour. (471 Crosby Street., Akron, 44302)  The event includes a fine art show and sale (with 20% proceeds going to the Pride Center), live classical music, and hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Donations are accepted at the door.

Survey and Focus Groups!!
Recruiting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Members

The survey and focus groups on LGBT Domestic Violence

The purpose of the survey and focus groups is to determine the
significance of LGBT Domestic Violence in Northeast Ohio and design
programs and interventions based on the focus group feedback.

You may be eligible for the focus group if you are:
-Currently living in Northeast Ohio.
-Male, female or transgender age 18 or older.
-Been a victim of emotional, sexual, financial or physical abuse from your
current or past significant other.
-Are willing to share your experience.
• You are not eligible for the focus groups if:
-You are currently facing or have ever been charged criminally with any
type of relationship violence.

This survey has been promoted by the Cleveland LGBT Center and is on behalf of researchers from CWRU.

Click here to complete the Survey

Join The Fight, And Get Down Tonight!
You have been invited to a 70s/80s roller disco to benefit HIV/AIDS awareness!
HOSTED BY:
Violet’s Cupboard
WHERE?
Rocky’s Roller Skating Center/Inline skating rink

272 West Ave
Tallmadge, OH 44278

WHEN:
Wednesday, May 13 from 7-9 pm.
COST: Kids 10 yrs and younger $6

High school/college students: $8

Adults: $15

Skate Rentals only $1.00 !!!

All proceeds will go towards people living with HIV/AIDS!
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase through the rink,

and a DJ will be provided!

Be There! Thanks!

Save the date! Thursday May 7! Membership event at the Square Bar with Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner!! 5:00 – 7:30 PM. Your $30 contibution gets you in the door and gets you a 1-year membership to Stonewall Democrats of Summit County! If you’re already a member, we ask a $10 donation to ge in. But if you’re a member, and you bring a new member, you get in free! We’ll have homemade sweets as well as our Secretary of State! Don’t miss it!

Are you a gay dad? Would you be willing to answer some confidential questions about your life and about your family? The purpose of this study is to examine the many ways families headed by gay fathers have been created, explore how families function, and learn about the relationship between partners.

The study consists of an online survey and will take approximately 25- 35 minutes of your time. To qualify for the study you have to identify as male, a father, and gay, bisexual or homosexual and have at least one child of any age; this child can be biological, adopted, foster, step, or other child. You do not need to be the child’s legal parent to participate. This study has been approved by the University of Virginia IRB #2008-0407-00, and I am working with Dr. Charlotte J. Patterson who is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia.

If you and/or your partner are interested in participating or want further information please contact Samantha L. Tornello (Principal Investigator) via email GayDadsStudy@gmail.com. She will send you a web link that you can use to access the study.

Akron Children’s Hospital is hosting a teleconference on
April 29, 2009 on diversity issues regarding end of life care.

They are interested in speaking with anyone who has
experienced the loss of a gay partner, and would like to discuss
the grief process. Whether the surviving partner felt support
from the community or not.

If you or anyone you know may have experienced this and
would like to contribute to this teleconference in some way,
please email Karen at kballard@chmca.org