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The LGBT community in Erie is really growing and being visible, and doing cool things! I am always impressed when I receive press releases from that area of the state!  Here is a list of upcoming events:

Nov 8 (Sun) – YLBT Women of Erie meets (Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA 16505) 2 PM. Social group for young lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/. Contact: Amy or Erin. Email: amyterrizzi75@gmail.com. Browse to http://ylbtwomenoferie.wetpaint.com/.

Nov 14 (Sat) – Montessori In The Woods Annual Fall Festival (Montessori in the Woods, 1390 W Townhall Rd, Erie, PA 16509) 10 AM – 3 PM. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun. We will be hosting our first Chili Cook-off, craft area, raffle items, holidays gifts and more. This event is free and open to the public. Phone: (814) 866-3760. Browse to http://montessoriinthewoods.org.

Nov 14 (Sat) – LBT Women Game Night (Robin and Barb’s, Erie, PA) 7:30 PM. Please RSVP to them at (814) 455-3127. Bring snacks and anything special you want to drink. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Sign up for the email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com. Contact: Laurie Finch. Phone: (814) 452-6645. Email: lbtwomen-owner@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/.

Dec 6 (Sun) – LBT Women Holiday Dinner (Colony Pub and Grille, 2760 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505) 4:30 PM. Bring a $10.00 exchange gift, and a “white elephant” gift for exchange. Reservations must be called in to Robin at 455-3127 by Friday, November 13th. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Sign up for the email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com. Contact: Laurie Finch. Phone: (814) 452-6645. Email: lbtwomen-owner@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/.

Dec 8 (Tue) - Support group for those dealing with loss 7 PM. Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, 202 E 10th St, Erie, PA 16503. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM and also the third Thursday of each month at 10 AM, Ph: (814) 456-6689. Email: hospice@velocity.net.

Dec 8 (Tue) – HIV/AIDS Support Group meets (St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16504) 6 PM. HIV/AIDS Support Group for those infected and affected meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 PM. Contact: Cheryl Kobel. Phone: (814) 452-6113 x 210. Email: cheryl1027@aol.com.

Dec 13 (Sun) – LBT Women of Erie meets (Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Sign up for email list at http://lists.eriegaynews.com/ For more info, contact Laurie at (814) 452-6645. Email: lbtwomen-owner@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://womynoferie.wetpaint.com/.

Dec 14 (Mon) – PFLAG Erie/Crawford County meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) Support group for parents, friends and families of gay people. 7 PM – 8:30 PM. Contact: Mark H. Phone: (814) 454-1392 (John). Email: pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com.

Dec 17 (Thu) – Support group for those dealing with loss 10 AM. Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, 202 E 10th St, Erie, PA 16503. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM and also the third Thursday of each month at 10 AM, Ph: (814) 456-6689. Email: hospice@velocity.net.

Dec 22 (Tue) – HIV/AIDS Support Group meets (St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16504) 6 PM. HIV/AIDS Support Group for those infected and affected meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 PM. Contact: Cheryl Kobel. Phone: (814) 452-6113 x 210. Email: cheryl1027@aol.com.

Dec 22 (Tue) – Erie Gay News folding/distributing work party (Mike Kohler’s, 614 Cherry St, Erie PA) 7 PM. Help us get out the print edition of Erie Gay News. We’ll be folding and distributing the copies. All ages are welcome! It is also a great way to hang out and chat with folks! Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to http://www.eriegaynews.com.