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.
Wednesday
01
BRATTLEBORO – The Men's Space – Core Group. 6PM, 50 Elliot
Street, Apt B. Help drive The Men's Program! Potluck at 6pm followed by
conversation at 6:30. The Core Group helps us decide what events the men
in this area want, and how to make this program the best it can be, for
YOU. FMI and directions, Alex or Howie at 254-8263 or email eflash@sover.neteflash@sover.net
MONTPELIER – VGSA – Montpelier Movie Night. VGSA members head
to the Savoy Theater in downtown Montpelier to view Brokeback Mountain.
FMI call the theater at 802-229-0509 or visit their website: www.savoytheater.com.
The show starts at 6:30, so meet outside around 6:15pm. FMI contact Guy
@802 272-2000.
ST JOHNSBURY – Vermont CARES – Free Walk-in Anonymous Oral
HIV testing available every Wednesday 3-6pm. at Vt CARES 1235 Hospital
Drive Suite two. Other times are available by appointment. For more info
call Penni at 802-748-9061.
ST JOHNSBURY – Vermont CARES – Needle exchange walk-in hours
every Wednesday 3-6pm at Vermont CARES 1235 Hospital Drive Suite two.
For more info call Penni at 802-748-9061.
Thursday 02
RUTLAND – VTCARES – Oral HIV Testing. FREE & ANONYMOUS.
First Thursday of Every Month (Next one is March 2) from 12 noon to 4pm
At Asa Bloomer State Office Building (On Merchants Row, Rutland) 1st Floor
Clinic provided by VTCARES. Be Safe. Be Smart. Get Tested. Knowledge is
Power. No needles! ALSO, walk-in testing hours at VTCARES every Wednesday
10am-1pm 27 South Main Street 775-5884.
Friday 03
BURLINGTON – Firehouse Gallery – Opening Reception. Exhibition
Dates : February 3-March 5, 2006; Opening Reception: Friday; February
3, 5-7pm. Firehouse Gallery Talk Saturday, February 4, 2:00pm. Vermont-based
Joshua Reiman's work explores themes of race, class, popular culture,
and heroism in his satirical and exquisite photographs. Firehouse Center
for the Visual Arts, 135 Church Street, Burlington, VT. (802) 865-7165,
www.BurlingtonCityArts.com
BURLINGTON – Discussion. City Market welcomes environmental writer
Bill McKibben o lead a discussion about his experience eating local foods,
and to examine the spotlight he focused on the local foods movement. Bill
McKibben is currently a scholar-in-residence at Middlebury College. A
former New Yorker staff writer, he is a regular contributor to
Harper's Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, and many other publications.
This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Fletcher
Free Library Community Room, from 6-7:30 PM.
BURLINGTON – VGSA – Wine & Dine. Meet at Wine Works on
upper St. Paul St. in Burlington @7pm. Enjoy a glass or two of wine before
heading out to a local restaurant for dinner. FMI or to RSVP (please!)
contact Randy at 863-3669.
BENNINGTON – Bennington Pride – Black & White Dance. At
the 2nd Congregational Church, Hillside Street, Bennington, VT. Wear your
black and white ... dress fancy or not! 7:00pm Dessert potluck ... bring
your favorite sweet! DJ to be announced. Check our website at www.benningtonpride.org
for more details or email bennpride@gmail.com
BURLINGTON – Outright VT – Friday Night Group from 7-8:30pm
at 187 St. Paul St. in Burlington. A youth social/support group that meets
no matter the weather or holiday. Come meet other lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender & questioning youth ages 22 and under! For more information
call: 800-GLB-CHAT or check out our website at: www.outrightvt.org
BURLINGTON – Firehouse Gallery – Write to Read. 7:30pm. Write
to Read is a free open reading for creative writers and word artists.
Come share your poetry, fiction and other word art. Write to Read occurs
monthly and is sponsored by The Write Place, a program of Burlington City
Arts. For more information please call 865-7166 or visit www.BurlingtonCityArts.com.
Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts 2nd Floor, Lorraine B. Good Room,
135 Church Street Burlington, VT.
NORTHAMPTON, MA – Northampton's Pride & Joy – Match.com
dating columnist Jim Sullivan will lead a discussion on "Dating and
Relationships in the New Year", reading from his book Boyfriend
101 and answering questions, at Pride & Joy, 20 Crafts Avenue,
Northampton. The reading and discussion will begin at 8pm. Light refreshments
will be served, and a raffle will be held with the winner receiving one
free "dating consultation" with Jim. All adults are welcome
to attend. FMI, call at 413-585-0683.
RUTLAND – Paramount Theater – The Sisters Rosensweig.
Feb. 3 & 4, 9 - 11, 8 pm; February 4 and 11, also at 2 pm, at the
Paramount Theater, $12 general admission. Vermont Actors' Repertory Theatre
presents the bittersweet comedy The Sisters Rosensweig by Pulitzer
prize winning author Wendy Wasserstein. The play is dedicated to "all
women who have endured and triumphed with the love of their sisters."
Part of the Rutland Festival of Women in the Arts presented by Rutland1s
Chaffee Art Center, Crossroads Arts Council, and The Vermont State Committee
of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
STANNARD – Men Alive Retreat. "Men Alive," a non-profit
organization supporting men around issues of health, healing, relationships,
family, children, work, and other factors of importance, is having a winter
weekend retreat, February 3-5th, at Sky Meadow Retreat, Stannard, VT.
This retreat will include ceremony, ritual, workshops, open stage, drumming,
and dance expression. Participation is voluntary, All men are welcome.
Fees including food and lodging are $85-125 on a sliding scale. Scholarships
are available. For registration/information, including car pooling please
contact Neil 802.877.3742.
Saturday 04
BRATTLEBORO – The Men's Program – WINTER PARTY at Thom's place.
Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, skating... and hot chocolate! Thom
will be hosting this Men’s Program event. Outdoor winter fun with
the guys. FMI and directions, Alex or Howie, 254-8263 or email eflash@sover.net
BURLINGTON – Outright VT – Saturday Night Socials 7-8:30pm
at 187 St. Paul St. in Burlington. A youth social/hang out group that
meets every Saturday featuring movie nights, board games, outdoor adventures
& more! Come meet other lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender &
questioning youth ages 22 and under! For more information call: 800-GLB-CHAT
or check out our website at: www.outrightvt.org
BURLINGTON – VGSA – Bowling & Game Night. Join VGSA members
as we bowl in the basement Lanes of St. Mark's Church in the New North
End, or bring a board game to play. Pool and ping-pong too. $10.00, 8-11pm.
FMI contact Dave @893-2104.
RUTLAND – Paramount Theater – The Sisters Rosensweig.
See Friday 3rd for more information.
STANNARD – Men Alive Retreat. See Friday 3rd for more information.
Sunday 05
BURLINGTON – Christ Church Presbyterian – Sunday Service.
Every Sunday from 9:30AM. CCP is a "More Light" church. We welcome
all persons. regardless of sexual orientation, into full participation
in the life, membership, and leadership of this church, and strive, as
part of the Body of Christ, to reach out in ministry to lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgendered people both within and outside of our congregation.
CCP is located on UVM Redstone Campus between the water tower and the
Catholic Center.
BURLINGTON – VGSA – Volleyball. At Christ the King School,
136 Locust St. (upper Shelburne Rd.) 6-8pm, $5/night/members, $10/night/non-members.
Save Money- VGSA membership only $20.00. Come for an evening of challenging
(yet low-key and fun!) volleyball. We have a great time, and welcome new
players. FMI contact Guy @802 272-2000.
STANNARD – Men Alive Retreat. See Friday 3rd for more information.
VERMONT – VPT – In the Life. 11:00PM In the Life Celebrates
Valentine1s Day by updating some of the series' cherished stories featuring
LGBT relationships.
Monday
06
BENNINGTON – Alcoholics Anonymous – Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender Meeting. 7-8PM. At the Turning Point Club, 465 Main St., Bennington.
FMI 802-442-9700. Open meeting of AA, meaning that anyone with a desire
to stop drinking can attend.
BURLINGTON – Ohavi Zedek Synagogue – Bubbies, Babies and Bagels.
Ohavi Zedek Synagogue is sponsoring a free Jewish playgroup for families
of all backgrounds for parents/grandparents and children between the ages
of birth through three years old. It meets every Monday from 10:00-11:00AM
at 188 North Prospect Street, Burlington. The first half hour is filled
with Jewish songs and stories followed by noshing and shmoozing. For more
information, call Sarah Klionsky 864-0218 ext 26.
MONTPELIER – Survivors of Incest Anonymous – Meeting at 6:00
PM. At the UCC Bethany Church in Montpelier on Main Street (on the right,
just past Ben & Jerry's if you are coming from the interstate). Every
Monday in the Blue Door Room, come in front door, go to the Basement stairs
on left, then to the end of the hall to the room with the blue door. FMI:
229-2153 or 454-7822 for more info.
Tuesday 07
BENNINGTON – The Turning Point Club – Overeaters Anonymous.
FMI, go to: www.oa.org
...Or come and check out the meeting for yourself Tuesday nights from
6:30-7:30 pm at the Turning Point Club, 465 Main Street, Bennington, VT.
Or call 442-9700 for more information and/or to be connected with someone
from OA.
BENNINGTON – Bennington Pride – Planning Meeting. Tuesdays,
6:30pm South Street Cafe, Bennington Pride Coalition hosts alternate planning
groups and munches. Come join us and share! Bennington Pride Coalition
www.benningtonpride.org
BENNINGTON – American Cancer Society – Look Good ... Feel
Better Program. The first Tuesday of every month from 1:30-2:30PM. At
the Southwest Medical Center in Bennington. Sponsored by the American
Cancer Society, Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, and National
Cosmetology Association. First Tuesday of each month. Please register
in advance by calling 802 447-1403 or 802 447-3587.
BRATTLEBORO – AIDS Project of Southern Vermont – Syringe Exchange.
6-9PM. At the Brattleboro Drop-In Center, 60 South Main Street. Anonymous.
For more information call 802-254-8263.
BURLINGTON – TOWANDA – Women's Volleyball at Mater Christi
School on Mansfield Ave across from Planned Parenthood in Burlington ,
on TUESDAY NIGHTS from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. November thru April. New players
welcome. Call Sally at 802-878-3953 for more info.
BURLINGTON – VTCARES – Support Group for People Living with
HIV/AIDS: 6:30 - 8 pm on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at
Vermont CARES’ offices in Burlington at 361 Pearl Street. Please
call for directions. Each meeting will be facilitated with open discussion,
and is limited to people living with HIV and AIDS. You do not have to
receive any other services from Vermont CARES to participate. Please call
1-800-649-2437 for more information or directions.
Wednesday 08
ST JOHNSBURY – Vermont CARES – Needle Exchange. See Wednesday
1st for more information.
ST JOHNSBURY – Vermont CARES – Oral HIV Testing. See Wednesday
1st for more information.
Thursday 09
RUTLAND – Paramount Theater – The Sisters Rosensweig.
See Friday 3rd for more information.
Friday 10
BRATTLEBORO – The Men's Space – Gayme Night. At The Men's
Space in Brattleboro, 50 Elliot Street, Apt B. Come on over and play your
favorite board games with other men who love men! This is always a riot.
FMI and directions, Howie or Alex, 254-8263 or email eflash@sover.net
BURLINGTON – Outright VT – Friday Night GroupSee Friday 3rd
for more information.
MONTPELIER – National Writers' Union, 7:30 p.m, Vermont Local is
presenting the first in a series of genre readings at the Langdon Street
Cafe in Montpelier – Erotica: the history, politics, business and
pleasure of literature’s most scandalous genre. Contact John Caruso
at 728-5907 or Cindy Hill at 388-1848 for information about the event,
our genre series and our local union.
RUTLAND – Paramount Theater – The Sisters Rosensweig.
See Friday 3rd for more information.
Saturday 11
BURLINGTON – Outright VT – Saturday Night Socials. See Saturday
4th for more information.
RANDOLPH – NOFA-VT – 24th Annual Winter Conference. "Local
Energy, Local Economies" at the Vermont Technical College in Randolph,
Vermont. The keynote speaker, James Howard Kunstler, author of The Geography
of Nowhere, Home From Nowhere, and The Long Emergency. There will be 32
workshops taught by experienced farmers and agriculture specialists for
farmers, home gardeners, educators and concerned consumers. Registration
in advance or at the door. Pre-registration is recommended. To receive
a conference brochure and registration form, call the NOFA-VT office at:
(802) 434-4122, email a request to info@nofavt.org,
or visit online at www.nofavt.org.
The cost is $35.00 for members and $45.00 for nonmembers. There is also
a $5.00 discount for farmers. The conference will begin at 8:30 am with
the keynote at 9 am and an organic ice-cream social at 5 p.m.
RUTLAND – Paramount Theater – The Sisters Rosensweig.
See Friday 3rd for more information.
SOUTH BURLINGTON – VT PWA Coalition – Winter is a Drag Ball
XI. 'A Toast to Mardi Gras.' The Vermont People with AIDS Coalition is
proud to sponsor the eleventh annual "Winter is a Drag Ball."
Hosted by the 'House of Lemay,' Burlington's premier Drag Troupe. The
Drag ball is an annual event to fundraise for the activities of the Vermont
PWA Coalition, mostly for the annual retreat for HIV+ infected and affected
significant others. With limited funding for the 16th annual retreat,
this year is even more important to "come out," dress up and
have a Ball!!! The Coalition will be having this fundraiser at 'Higher
Ground' in South Burlington on Saturday, February 11, 2006. The doors
will open at 7:00 PM. We will have the entire building with the Cabaret
lounge and the Grand Ball room. We will be having entertainment in the
form of Drag Shows, talent, two DJs and dancing. Please come show your
support and your stuff... FMI contact Higher Ground at highergroundmusic.com
or 802-654-8888 The PWA Coalition office at 802-229-5754. The Motel 6
in Colchester will be offering discount rooms by mentioning the Winter
is a Drag Ball 802-654-6860.
Sunday 12
BURLINGTON – Christ Church Presbyterian – Sunday Service.
See Sunday 5th for more information.
BURLINGTON – VGSA – Volleyball. See Sunday 5th for more information.
RUTLAND – Paramount Theater Sundays at Two Series – Michele
Choiniere and Friends. Adults $10, Students & Seniors $8, Family of
four $30. Born to a musical northern Vermont family, Michele Choiniere
has performed traditional French Canadian music from an early age alongside
her father, Fabio. Michele now inspires audiences with energetic renditions
of traditional French-Canadian folksongs, as well as her own heart-felt
original compositions. Part of the Rutland Festival of Women in the Arts
presented by Rutland1s Chaffee Art Center, Crossroads Arts Council, and
The Vermont State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
RUTLAND – Rutland Vistas, a group in the greater Rutland Area for
the lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transger and Questioning community will
host a potluck and discussion night tonight from 6-8:30pm at Grace Congregational
Church (8 Court St.) in Rutland, VT. Please bring a main dish to share.
FMI call David @ 802.746.8142 or Email pjbjr33@aol.com
Monday 13
ARLINGTON – Alcoholics Anonymous – Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender Meeting. See Monday 6th for more information.
BURLINGTON – Ohavi Zedek Synagogue – Bubbies, Babies and Bagels.
See Monday 6th for more information.
BURLINGTON – VGSA – Salon Book Discussion group is going strong,
and welcomes new members. Light snacks and great conversation. FMI contact
Ernie @802 893-3802.
MONTPELIER – Survivors of Incest Anonymous – Meeting. See
Monday 6th for more information.
WINOOSKI – American Cancer Society – Look Good ... Feel Better
Program. At Appearances in Winooski. Sponsored by the American Cancer
Society, Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, and National Cosmetology
Association. Second Monday of each month. Please register in advance by
calling 802 655-2000.Tuesday 14
BENNINGTON – Bennington Pride – Planning Meeting. See Tuesday
7th for more information.
BENNINGTON – The Turning Point Club – Overeaters Anonymous.
See Tuesday 7th for more information.
BRATTLEBORO – AIDS Project of Southern Vermont – Syringe Exchange.
See Tuesday 7th for more information.
BURLINGTON – TOWANDA – Women’s Volleyball. See Tuesday
7th for more information.
Wednesday 15
BURLINGTON – American Cancer Society – Look Good ... Feel
Better Program. At the University Health Center, Arnold 2, Burlington.
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance
Association, and National Cosmetology Association. Third Wednesday of
each month. Please register in advance by calling (802)655-2000.
ST JOHNSBURY – Vermont CARES – Oral HIV Testing. See Wednesday
1st for more information.
ST JOHNSBURY – Vermont CARES – Needle Exchange. See Wednesday
1st for more information.
Thursday 16
WINOOSKI – Northwestern Vermont Gay and Lesbian Foster & Adoptive
Parent Support Group. When: From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The third Thursday
of each month, starting October 20th and running through May, 2006. Where:
Casey Family Services, 46 Main Street, Winooski, Vermont. Please use our
parking lot in the rear of the building. To Register: Call Michael Joyce,
655-6688, ext. 709, or email mjoyce@caseyfamilyservices.org
Friday 17
BRATTLEBORO – The Men's Program – Men's Social Lunch. 12PM,
at Backside Cafe, Harmony Parking Lot, Brattleboro. Join Alex and Howie
for lunch and conversation at the Backside! We'd love to meet you. FMI
and directions, Alex or Howie, 254-8263 or email eflash@sover.net.
BRATTLEBORO – The Men's Space – Spirituality Discussion at
The Men's Space in Brattleboro, 50 Elliot Street, Apt B. Join us for an
evening of enlightening conversation from a variety of perspectives. Ongoing
group, new folks welcome anytime. Bring your thoughts to share on spiritual
matters relating to men who love men. FMI and directions, Alex or Howie,
254-8263 or email eflash@sover.net
BURLINGTON – Outright VT – Friday Night Group. See Friday
3rd for more information.
Saturday
18
ADIRONDACKS, NY – VGSA – X-Country Skiing in the Adirondacks:
Join members of VGSA and the Two Rivers Gay & Lesbian Outdoor Club
for a 10 mile round trip ski tour over gentle grades to an Adirondack
Great Camp. FMI contact Ray Masters @518-582-4321.
BURLINGTON – Outright VT – Saturday Night Socials. See Saturday
4th for more information.
Sunday 19
BURLINGTON – Christ Church Presbyterian – Sunday Service.
See Sunday 5th for more information.
BURLINGTON – VGSA – Volleyball. See Sunday 5th for more information.
Monday 20
ARLINGTON – Alcoholics Anonymous – Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender Meeting. See Monday 6th for more information.
BURLINGTON – Ohavi Zedek Synagogue – Bubbies, Babies and Bagels.
see Monday 6th for more information.
MONTPELIER – Survivors of Incest Anonymous – Meeting. See
Monday 6th for more information.
Tuesday 21
BENNINGTON – Bennington Pride – Planning Meeting. See Tuesday
7th for more information.
BENNINGTON – The Turning Point Club – Overeaters Anonymous.
See Tuesday 7th for more information.
BRATTLEBORO – AIDS Project of Southern Vermont – Syringe Exchange.
See Tuesday 7th for more information.
BRATTLEBORO – The AIDS Project of S. VT – Hotflashes Mailing.
6PM, at the offices of the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont, 67 Main Street,
Brattleboro. The Men's Program greatly appreciates any and all help as
we mail out our monthly newsletter to our hundreds of subscribers. Pizza
on us! FMI and directions, Alex or Howie, 254-8263 or email eflash@sover.net
BURLINGTON – TOWANDA – Women's Volleyball. See Tuesday 7th
for more information.
BURLINGTON – VTCARES – Support Group for People Living with
HIV/AIDS. See Tuesday 7th for more information.
Wednesday 22
ST JOHNSBURY – Vermont CARES – Needle Exchange. See Wednesday
1st for more information.
ST JOHNSBURY – Vermont CARES – Oral HIV Testing. See Wednesday
1st for more information.
Friday
24
BRATTLEBORO – The Men's Space – Movie Night. 7PM, at The Men's
Space in Brattleboro, 50 Elliot Street, Apt B. Movie TBA. Popcorn and
film with the Men's Program! FMI and directions, Alex or Howie, 254-8263
or email eflash@sover.net.
BURLINGTON – Outright VT – Friday Night Group. See Friday
3rd for more information.
Saturday 25
BURLINGTON – Outright VT – Saturday Night Socials. See Saturday
4th for more information.
Sunday 26
BETHEL, NH – Highlands Inn – Emily Nyman in Concert. Emily
and her life partner Lynn have been co-writing songs since 1991 and have
released 4 self-produced CDs. Her original songs encompass universal themes
of poignant remembrances of childhood, peaceful moments, painful realizations,
personal sacrifice and unconditional love.” Whether performing originals
or her eclectic mix of covers, Emily connects with her audience in an
intimate way, inviting listeners to experience the emotions behind her
originals or reminisce to familiar cover tunes. Free for Inn guests. Info:
(603) 869-3978, or toll-free (877) LES-B-INN (537-2466).
BURLINGTON – Christ Church Presbyterian – Sunday Service.
See Sunday 5th for more information.
BURLINGTON – VGSA – Volleyball. See Sunday 5th for more information.
Monday
27
BENNINGTON – Alcoholics Anonymous – Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender Meeting. See Monday 6th for more information.
BURLINGTON – Ohavi Zedek Synagogue – Bubbies, Babies and Bagels.
See Monday 6th for more information.
MONTPELIER – Survivors of Incest Anonymous – Meeting. See
Monday 6th for more information.
Tuesday 28
BENNINGTON – The Turning Point Club – Overeaters Anonymous.
See Tuesday 7th for more information.
BRATTLEBORO – AIDS Project of Southern Vermont – Syringe Exchange.
See Tuesday 7th for more information.
BURLINGTON – TOWANDA – Women's Volleyball. See Tuesday 7th
for more information.
BENNINGTON – Bennington Pride – Planning Meeting. See Tuesday
7th for more information.