[PCNJ-news] PCNJ News & Updates - 6/15/06

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The Pride Center of New Jersey
News & Updates - June 15, 2006

Join the Pride Center of NJ today!
www.pridecenter.org

Now is a great time to make your annual donation to
the Pride Center of NJ!  Check out the membership page
of the website www.pridecenter.org

E-Mail the Pride Center to have your event for the
GLBT Community listed.

1. OOTB - June 16
2. Mr CHARLES, Currently of Palm Beach - June 23,24
3. YOUTH FACILITATOR NEEDED ASAP
4. CUDDLE PARTY - June 27
5. BENEFIT FOR SARAH - June 24 
6. FORUM FOR THE COMMUNITY 
7. PCNJ PICNIC at RUTGERS LOG CABIN - Sept 9
8. UNDER THE RAINBOW
9. MEN'S COMING OUT GROUP
10. Manic-Depression or Bi-Polar with a GLBT focus
11. CJLS/WOMEN'S NATURE WALK - June 24
12. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
13. TOGETHER WE CAN!
14. 2006 PLAINFIELD LGBT FILM FESTIVAL - June 16-18

1. OOTB - June 16
The Pride Center's monthly Open-Mic Series, Out of the
 Box features acclaimed author and Puerto Rican Poetic
Professional Elliot Torres.  8 pm to 10:30 pm. $5, $3
for students. Open to all and all performers. Bring it
all- a poem, a song, a thought, an idea, a joke, an
implulse, a figure of speech, come share with us! 
Hosted by Pandora Scooter and Stephen. 

2. Mr CHARLES, Currently of Palm Beach - June 23,24 
Mr. Charles, currently of Palm Beach, Florida, brings
his cable access show, "Too Gay," to the Kelsey
Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community
College, Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th
only. Mr. Charles, along with his "ward," Shane, will
take audience questions and explain (among other
things) exactly what causes homosexuality; which
Superheroes are the hottest and the Complete History
of Gay Theatre in 60 Seconds.
Mr. Charles, Currently of Palm Beach, by playwright
Paul Rudnick (Jeffrey; The Most Fabulous Story Ever
Told; I Hate Hamlet), is one of two hilarious, one-act
comedies being presented by the James Tolin Memorial
Fund as part of their 4th annual fund raising event.
Also on the evening's bill is The Altruists, a black
comedy by absurdist New York playwright, Nicky Silver
(Pteradactyls; Fat Men in Skirts; The Food Chain). 
In The Altruists, we are introduced to a group of
young radicals, who live to protest. Funded by Sydney,
a neurotic and anorexic soap star, Ethan, Ronald and
Cybil have high ideals, but ultimately base
priorities. Ronald, who is Sydney's brother, has
fallen in love with Lance, a young hustler he met the
night before. Meanwhile, Sydney's boyfriend, Ethan, is
sleeping with their militant lesbian friend, Cybil. At
the end of her rope, Sydney snaps and commits a crime
that may cost all of them their meal-ticket. The
shows' casts include: Jody Person; Antonio Aczayus;
Melissa Abrahams; Damian Geatz; Katie Pierce; Josiah
DeAndrea; Jillian Richie and Brady Neiderer. The
curtain rises at 8:00 PM on the two comedies, both
directed by Yours Truly.
Over the past three years, the annual JTMF Event has
raised over $20,000 for The Open Arms Foundation,
Graffiti Productions and The James Tolin Memorial
Scholarship at MCCC. The Event also includes a silent
auction of donated gifts from local and national
businesses and organizations and a catered cocktail
reception with live music by "New Atlantis" after the
show. Bidding starts at 7:00 PM in the Kelsey Theatre
lobby. Tax-deductable Event tickets are $35.00 in
advance and $40.00 at the door. Advance orders can be
placed through our website: www.jtmf.org; at the
Kelsey Theatre website: www.kelseyatmccc.org; by
calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-584-9444 or in
the lobby, one hour before curtain. The Kelsey is
located at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old
Trenton Road in West Windsor, NJ. Easy directions to
the Kelsey can be found at both of the above websites.
Please join us for this most worthwhile cause, and
help celebrate the life and spirit of local actor
James Tolin, who was lost to HIV in 2002. 
If you cannot attend, but would like to make a
tax-deductible donation, we accept PayPal at our
website, or you can mail your check or money order
(made payable to JTMF) to: 
JTMF, C/o Tracey Antozzeski, 126 Crosswicks St.,
Bordentown, NJ, 08505.
To donate a gift for the Silent Auction, please
contact Melissa Abrahams at: missy125 at optonline.net. 
To donate food, flowers or wine for the reception,
contact Bruce Frangione at:
BFrangione at tapservices.com. 
Learn all about James and the JTMF at: www.jtmf.org.

3. YOUTH FACILITATOR NEEDED ASAP 
The Youth Drop-In is looking for new youth
facilitators to participate on one of three Saturdays
each month! If interested, please call PCNJ at
732-846-2232 then press "1" to leave a message on the
Center's youth voice mail.  

4. CUDDLE PARTY - June 27
The Cuddle Parties at The Pride Center are returning! 
Cuddle Party: safe, non-sexual space to explore
nurturing touch and respectful communication.  Please
go to the www.cuddleparty.com website for further
description, FAQ's and "Cuddlemonials!" Please RSVP to
NJcuddle at gmail.com or phone at 973- 672-5564 or the
day of cuddle party cell phone # 551-206-9830. 
Upcoming parties: Tuesday, June 27 and Thursday, July
13, both at 7:30pm.
 
5. BENEFIT FOR SARAH TARR - June 24 
You are encouraged to attend a benefit for Sarah Tarr
on Saturday June 24th at the Old Bridge Elks' Club, 67
Old Amboy Road. 1pm to 8 pm, rain or shine. Bring a
picnic, bbq gril available. Entertainment! All
donation s accepted!  Sarah needs your help! 

6. FORUM FOR THE COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY IN ACTION Making a Difference in People’s
Lives:The Landmark Forum
Want to have the tools to live an EXTRAORDINARY LIFE?
Want a breakthrough in your leadership skills,
productivity, creativity, and building relationships? 
You can count on the Landmark Forum to deliver what
you want in any of these areas.  Come find out more!
You are invited to Attend a  Special Introduction to
the Landmark Forum For the Gay and Lesbian Community
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Landmark Education Building
40 Cragwood Road South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Call to reserve seating (908) 322-2210
Join us anytime after 6 p.m.
Friends Welcome(There is no charge for this event) 

7. PCNJ PICNIC at RUTGERS LOG CABIN - Sept 9
Save the date and join us for the annual Pride Center
Benefit Picnic at the Rutgers University Gardens and
Log Cabin.
September 9, 2006
Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Games, Food, Door Prizes, Friends!

8. UNDER THE RAINBOW
The Pride Center of NJ presents Under The Rainbow,
both a discussion group and a social group for young
GLBT people ages 18-30!  The group meets the 1st and
3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 PM. Come join the
fun!

9. MEN'S COMING OUT GROUP
This is a group for those considering coming out as a
gay man. Every week men vote on the topic to be
discussed that evening. Wednesdays from 7:30 pm to 9
pm at The Pride Center.

10. Manic-Depression or Bi-Polar with a GLBT focus.
If interested in participating in a planning meeting,
please e-mail groups at pridecenter.org or call and leave
message for Arthur at the Center - 732-846-2232 and
let him know what dates would be good for you to
attend. 

11. CJLS/WOMEN'S NATURE WALK - June 24
 CJLA/Women's Religion and Spirituality Group Nature
Walk. "Connecting with our Spirituality through
Nature" walk and meditation/ritual in Kingston, NJ on
Saturday, June 24th at 3pm.    Please email Jen at
fuoco1972 at yahoo.com by Thursday, June 22nd to confirm
and to get directions to towpath access parking lot,
Kingston,  NJ 

12. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeater's Anonymous: Mondays, 7:30pm.  A program of
recovery for compulsive overeaters using the 12 Steps
and 12 Traditions.  Although the only requirement for
membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively,
there will be a GLBT special focus.  For more
information, please contact Mark D. at 973-879-3038. 

13. TOGETHER WE CAN!
Together We Can: Open discussion group for persons
dealing with emotional, mental and addictive problems.
Issues such as relationships, HIV/AIDS, sexuality,
gender identity, grief and loss, and substance abuse
are addressed. Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

14. 2006 PLAINFIELD LGBT FILM FESTIVAL - June 16-18
The Plainfield Pride Film Festival Committee is
pleased to announce a series of films at the YWCA of
Central NJ and the Plainfield Campus of Union County
College.  There will also be a short performance of
the NJ Gay Men's Chorus and a GALA Dance Party
benefit. See www.plainfieldpridefilmfest.org or call
800-757-6103 for more information.

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