[PCNJ-news] PCNJ News & Updates - 9/30/04

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The Pride Center of New Jersey
News & Updates – September 30, 2004

REGISTER TO VOTE!  NJ Deadline is October 4!

1. YOUTH GROUP - Sept 25
2. WOMEN'S COFFEE HOUSE - Oct 2
3. FOR THE SENIORS - Oct 4
4. MEN'S COMING OUT GROUP - Oct 6
5. MENS PEER SUPPORT GROUP - Oct 7
6. LYC 9th ANNIVERSARY PARTY - Oct 9
7. OUT OF THE BOX - Oct 15
8. SALGA! - Oct 16
9. TransEquality NOW! - Oct 19
10. NJRAD HALLOWEEN PARTY - Oct 23
11. WOMEN'S PEER GROUP - Oct 14
12. OPEN POSITIONS
13. BOWL-A-THON - Oct 16
14. HONOR 2004 - Oct 16
15. ANNUAL BRUNCH - Nov 21
16. MISCELLANY

1. REGISTER TO VOTE! NJ Deadline is October 4!

1. YOUTH GROUP - Sept 25
The Pride Center's Youth Drop-In is expanding from
every 4th Saturday from 1-4 PM to every 2nd and 4th
Saturday from 1-4 PM.  This is a safe, friendly, fun,
caring, social space open to LGBTIQQ (Lesbian, Gay,
Bi, Transgendered, Intersexed, Questioning, Queer)
youth (17  and under) and their allies. Additional
Adult advisors needed. 

2. WOMEN'S COFFEE HOUSE - Oct 2
The October Women's Coffee house features the
performer Emily Zuzik who according to Performing
Songwriter Magazine "mixes the urgent intensity of Ani
DiFranco and Tori Amos with the easy cool of Kim
Gordon, but is still her own woman and an impressive
artist."  Coffeehouse is in Pride Center Loft from
7-10PM with refreshments served and donation of $5,
more if/less if, to Pride Center.

3. FOR THE SENIORS - Oct 4
We have a new group for LGBTIQ seniors. From this
group, the Pride Center hopes to develop a whole array
of programs and services for LGBTIQ seniors. Held 1st
and 3rd Mondays of each month at The Pride Center of
NJ.

4. MEN'S COMING OUT GROUP - Oct 6
A moderated discussion group for men addressing coming
out issues. Discussion topics are decided weekly by
attendees. $2 donation. Please be over 18 years of
age.  Every Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

5. MENS PEER SUPPORT GROUP - Oct 7
First and Third Thursday  - Social, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Second and Fourth Thursday – Peer Support,7:30pm –
9:00pm On the first and third Thursday of each month,
the Men’s Peer Support Group will be an informal
social gathering with speakers, films, and activities.
 On the second and fourth Thursdays, a facillitator
will lead the Men’s Peer Support Group in a discussion
of a variety of subjects selected by the group
members. 
For more information, please contact Robert at
merlinrobnj at aol.com.

7. LYC 9th ANNIVERSARY PARTY - Oct 9
LYC-NJ is hosting their ANNIVSERARY PARTY on Saturday
October 9th at 7:00 PM at The Pride Center. A dinner
will be served, music, fun. For Gay Asians and their
friends!  www.longyangclub.org/newjersey.  Monthly
meetings - second Saturday of each month. 
Coming Soon:  Potluck Dinner Party in Bordentown on
November 6th at 7 PM

7. OUT OF THE BOX - Oct 15
Hellooooo OOTBers!
If you weren't at the September OOTB, You Missed
Thirteen Folks up on the Mic!  Nearly 30 in the house!
 Loads of warmth and inspiration.  A night I will not
soon forget!  Thanks everyone for coming and sharing
and listening and loving.
NEXT MONTH:  Keyth Lawrence!  His album Figures was
awarded the 2004 Pride in the Arts Award for best CD! 

Out of The Box is held on 3rd Fridays at 8 PM at The
Pride Center of NJ!

8. SALGA! - Oct 16
The South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association (SALGA-
NJ) warmly invites you to our support group meeting.
The next meeting will be held from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
on Saturday August 21st at The Pride Center of New
Jersey, 1048 Livingston Avenue North Brunswick, NJ
08902 
The objective of the meeting is to provide a safe
space for people where they can freely discuss and
share aspects of their experiences as gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals.
This meeting space is available for people who trace
their descent from countries such as Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka and Tibet as well as people of South Asian
descent from other regions, including but not limited
to the West Indies, Africa, Southeast Asia, Canada and
the U.K. 
A facilitator will guide the meeting and provide the
opportunity for open dialogue about issues important
to the participants.  Individuals can decide on their
own level of involvement.
It is the hope of SALGA that you would feel welcome in
this gathering and be able meet and make friends with
people who can better understand, share and empathize
with you. If you can't make it this month, note that
the group meets on the third Saturday of every month,
same time, same place.
Regards, Amit, Paresh & Raj

9. TransEquality NOW! - Oct 19
The Gender Rights Advocacy Association of New Jersey
(GRAANJ) announces a forum to discuss civil rights
issues and legislation that affect the transgender and
gender non-conforming communities. 
Tuesday October 19, 2004 
6:30 pm Doors-7:15 pm Meeting 
Hudson County Community College. 
Student Lounge on the 1st Floor of "The PATHSIDE
Building" 
25 Journal Square Jersey City, New Jersey 
Scheduled Speakers Include: 
Coy Gordon, Trans Outreach Coordinator, Jersey City
Connections 
Mara Keisling, Executive Director, National Center for
Transgender Equality 
Laura Pople, President, New Jersey Lesbian and Gay
Coalition. 
Melissa Sklarz, 1st trans person elected to office in
NY State. 
Margaret Stumpp, GRAANJ, Business Executive and
International speaker.
All are Welcome! 
This event is co-sponsored by 
Jersey City Connections/Hudson Pride, Hudson County
Community College. 
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE),
Jersey City Lesbian & Gay Outreach (JCLGO), New Jersey
Lesbian and Gay Coalition (NJLGC), and the Gender
Rights Advocacy Association of New Jersey (GRAANJ). 
The Gender Rights Advocacy Association of New Jersey
(GRAANJ) is a statewide membership organization
committed to securing full civil rights for
transgender and intersex people, and individuals of
non-stereotypical gender identity and expression,
without regard to race, religion or sexual
orientation. For more information surf to
http://www.graanj.org/.

10. NJRAD HALLOWEEN PARTY - Oct 23
Join NJ Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf for a Halloween
Party at The Pride Center of NJ, In the Loft (upstairs
2nd Floor) on October 23, 2004
Coming Soon: Board/ General Meeting & Election Day, at

Pride Center of NJ, In the Loft (upstairs 2nd Floor),
from 1PM to 5PM on November 7, 2004
Check www.njrad.org  for more information.

11. WOMEN'S PEER GROUP - Oct 14
A positive, affirming and empowering environment in
which women share their stories, relate to each other
and gain insight into a variety of issues to be
explored. Held on 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7:30 pm
to 9:00 pm at The Pride Center of NJ. For more
information: Cece at cclconl at aol.com. 

12. VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION OPEN
The Pride Center of NJ has the following open
positions: 
Volunteer Coordinator
Men's Coffee House Coordinator(s)/Volunteers
Staff Volunteers

13. BOWL-A-THON- Oct 16
What: A FUNdraising event to support the Pride Center
of NJ.
When: Saturday October 16th
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (sign-up at 6:00 PM)
Where: Brunswick Zone Carolier, 790 Rt 1 North, No
Brunswick, 732-846-2424
Event: Includes 2 games of bowling and shoes.  Post
bowling dinner/appetizers planned.
Cost: $25 / person or more. Goal is for each bowler to
raise $100 in sponsership money.
Contact: Laura Fragapane, 732-350-9509 or
732-674-1272.

14. Honor 2004 - Oct 16
Honor 2004, New Jersey's Annual Gay, Lesbian, 
Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersexed Awards Banquet,
including dinner, the awards, dancing and a silent
auction, will be held on October 16, 2004, at the
Somerset Marriot. Richard Skipper, as Carole Channing,
will emcee the evening. The doors open at 6pm for 
cocktail hour; dinner and awards begin at 7pm. 
This year, six remarkable individuals will be 
recognized for their contributions to NJ's GLBTI 
community. 
The D. Bennett Mazur Award, established in 1992 and 
first awarded at Honor 1993, recognizes those 
individuals who, at extreme risk to themselves, have
nevertheless made sustained and profound contributions
to transforming our society. Receiving the D. Bennett
Mazur Award this year is Assemblywoman Loretta
Weinberg, the prime sponsor of NJ's groundbreaking
Domestic Partnership Legislation, and successor to the
Assembly seat of Assemblyman D. Bennett Mazur himself.
Established in 1988 and first awarded in 1989, the 
Honor Award recognizes people who have worked for the
betterment of the LGBTI community through a single
significant effort or a sustained period of
transforming work. The recipients of this year's Honor
Award are: Barbra Casbar, Steven Goldstein, Sally
Blakely-Komar, Steve Mershon, and Gary Paul Wright. 
Please join the New Jersey Lesbian and Gay Coalition 
and our Personal Liberty Fund as we honor these 
individuals at this event. For more information about 
the evening, advertising, or to get tickets for the 
event, contact NJLGC at mail at njlgc.org or 
732-828-6772, or visit our website at www.njlgc.org. 

15. ANNUAL BRUNCH - Nov 21
The Pride Center Annual Awards Brunch
Each year, the Pride Center of New Jersey, hosts an
elegant brunch to honor their most prominent donors
and volunteers.  It’s their way of saying “Thank you”
and recognizing them for all their efforts during the
past year.  The Pride Center wants to acknowledge
their invaluable contributions to the Center in the
form of a celebration.
This year, our annual brunch is to be held at the
beautiful private home of Janet Green in the gorgeous,
rolling hills of Tewksbury, New Jersey.  Come
experience a wonderful afternoon surrounded by the
Pride Center’s most distinguished members of our
community and enjoy a fabulous, scrumptious brunch
catered by Baker’s Treat of Flemington, New Jersey. 
Baker’s Treat donates 100% of their profits to
programs for women in early recovery from alcohol and
drug addiction, so your attendance will be supporting
two great causes at the same time!
A jazz quartet will compliment the afternoon and add
serenity to the event while you gaze through the huge
glass doors, past the enormous deck and inspect the
wooded scenery and in the distance, Princeton, New
Jersey, while sipping your mimosa…
This will not be an event to miss!  The cost is $30
for members, $40.00 for non-members.  Please make your
check payable and mail to:
The Pride Center of New Jersey
Att:  Brunch
P.O. Box 5130
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903
Please register by November 5th, 2004.  All names will
be held on an RSVP list.  No tickets will be held at
the door.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email
jenniferhorsey at aggieland.net or call 908-803-6663

16. MISCELLANY
Don't forget to stop by the Center on 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays for LGMNB's regular drop-in socials - all
welcome. 
Under The Rainbow - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
GRAANJ - 1st Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM

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