Community Compass
Community Compass is a service of OITM. GLBT organizations from around the state are invited to provide brief — 200 words or less — descriptions of recent or upcoming activities and events. Send your submissions to us by email by the 15th of the month.
SafeSpace
News & Training
SafeSpace is a social change and social
service organization working to end physical, sexual and emotional violence
in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning
(LGBTQQ) people. We provide information, support, referrals, and advocacy
to LGBTQQ survivors of violence and offer education and outreach programs
in the wider community. Our office is open Monday and Thursday from 9a.m.
to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
As SafeSpace enters fiscal year
three, we would like to thank all of you who have contributed and supported
us in our second year. As you all know, non-profits such as SafeSpace
could not exist without dedicated help and support from volunteers and
community members. Additionally, our
Newsletter and Annual Report are available for those interested. Again,
many thanks and here's to another grand year ahead!
We're co-sponsoring a training with
the Women's Rape Crisis Center for those interested in making a difference
and joining us in our efforts against violence, The training takes place
on seven days during the weeks of September 20-October 4. There will be
a total of 26 hours of training for direct-service volunteers. Those interested
are encouraged to call Connie Beal at 863-0003 (SafeSpace) or Jim Leahy
864-0555 (WRCC) for more information regarding the fall training.
Scholarships for Women Two scholarships
are available for Vermonters from Mid-State Business & Professional
Women. Mid-State Business & Professional Women, a business and professional
women's organization will award an educational scholarship for $500.00
to a Washington or Orange county resident. Applicants must have completed
high school or equivalent at least two years prior to submitting their
application for this award. The recipient may only receive this scholarship
once.
The Keith Educational Award
Scholarship will be awarded to a resident of Barre City with an annual
income of $13,000.00 or less. Amount depends upon financial need and number
of applicants. Applicants must have completed high school or equivalent
at least two years prior to submitting an application for this award.
The recipients may only receive this award once.
Applications must be postmarked
no later than Tuesday, September 7, 2004 and are available at any local
college. For more information, please contact Peggy Moon at 1-802-223-5748
or e-mail pmoon@together.net
Michael Cunningham Reads for So. VT AIDS Project
Pulitzer Prize winning novelist
Michael Cunningham will read selections from his works following a gourmet
dinner on Friday, October 1 at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
to benefit the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont. Cunningham, whose novel
The Hours won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, will offer insights
into his craft, including a Q&A opportunity, and sign copies of his
books. According to Vanity Fair "Michael Cunningham dazzles in his
inspired novel The Hours..." and USA Today calls his latest
success "a smashing literary tour de force" that will "make
you jump up from the sofa and look at life and literature in new ways..."
His novel A Home at the End of
the World was published in 1990 to wide acclaim and was followed
by Flesh and Blood in 1995. His work has appeared in The Atlantic
Monthly, Redbook, Esquire, The Paris Review, The New Yorker, Vogue, and
Metropolitan.
As part of this special evening, guests
will be able to view a major exhibition of Andy Warhol's work from the
private collection of Jon Gould. Jon Gould was Andy Warhol's companion
in the early 1980s. Before he died of AIDS in 1986, Gould amassed a large
collection of Warhol's work. This show will include artwork that has never
before been on public view.
The Brattleboro Museum is offering
a one-year museum membership to people attending the Michael Cunningham
reading for an additional $20 for an individual membership or $35 for
a dual/family membership, reflecting a 50 percent discount on the regular
membership rates for the museum!
The dinner with Michael Cunningham
will begin at 6:30pm with the reading to follow. Tickets are available
at $100 per person. For reservations and information, contact the AIDS
Project of Southern Vermont at : mff@sover.net
or 802 254-4444.
The AIDS Project of Southern
Vermont is a regional AIDS service organization that provides direct services
to people living with HIV/AIDS, and HIV prevention services to those most
at risk in Windham, Bennington, and southern Windsor counties. Founded
by volunteers in 1988 as a grassroots, community based group, the AIDS
Project now fills an important statewide role in making sure that Vermont's
fight against the AIDS epidemic is strong and effective. For information
call 802 254-8263 or visit www.AIDSProjectSouthernVermont.org
P.R.I.D.E. Gives Thanks
The 2004 P.R.I.D.E. in Vermont Committee
would like to thank the queer and allied communities for turning OUT for
Pride 2004 this summer! It was beautiful weather and a really great Pride
celebration thanks to the variety of organizations holding pride events
throughout the area and weekend.
We would like to especially
thank our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, exhibitors, entertainers and
Burlington City Parks and Recs and all the collaborating organizations
that helped to make Pride happen this year. Be sure to check out our website
for Pride 2004 recaps, pictures and how to get involved/give input for
Pride 2005: www.pridevermont.org
Be sure to keep an eye to our website
for information on our annual community forum for input and new committee
membership for planning Pride 2005 and even (yes already) planning Pride
2006 (it will be our 25th year!). Sign up for alerts, or contact us via
our website!
Free French Fabulousness for Outright Sunday Sept. 12th from 1-4pm introduces
the first "Sunday School" at Outright VT. This deserves a party.
Ok! Come to "J'adore la boutique" and party in a French fashion.
See performances, talk to a massage therapist and learn some circus skills.
Free tiaras and cheap jewelry to the first 20 who come. Free French food!
Please call Megan at 802-865-9677 for more info. This event is free and
open to EVERYONE.
OITM Lives Gratefully
Out in the Mountains
would like to express its gratitude to the following volunteers who joined
us for the stuffing of the August Issue on July 28. They are: Bob Wolff,
James, George, Francesca, Bob Bolyard and Sergio Corrales. In addition
we would also like to thank a first-time volunteer who asked to remain
anonymous. The assistance of skilled volunteers is central to the success
of OITM. We thank you all most sincerely!
We are proud to announce our newest
team member. Randall Morey is an accomplished graphic designer, photographer
and artist. He is contributing his design services to Out in the Mountains.
A belated welcome also to Lynn MacNicol,
who joined our Ad Sales Teams in March. We are very happy to be working
with Lynn. She brings a high degree of success to her position and warms
the office with her personality.
We would also like to congratulate
Out in the Mountains volunteer and co-tenant Massage Therapist
Sergio Corrales for his recent "Seven Daysies" award for "Best
Wellness Practitioner."