November 04, 9999
Weekend Dances
Weekend Dances
Certain friday and Saturday nights in Peterborough
(all events are age of majority 19+)
For more info and to confirm dates contact Chris Boyd at tammy12step@hotmail.com
or in Facebook look for the latest info by going to the following pages:
- FabbOOlicious EVENTS BOARD
- Rainbow dances in PTBO
- Rainbow Service Organization
May 07, 9999
2nd and 4th Thursdays - Youth Drop-in
Rainbow Youth Coalition invites all queer youth (Ages 14-25) and their allies to these Drop-in sessions.
Come out and hang out with other youth, chat, get information, play games or watch movies.
Held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Located @ PARN, 159 King St., Suite 302 (3rd floor), Peterborough
Updated info about these sessions can also be found online at www.myspace.com/rainbowyouthcoalition and at www.rainbowyouth.ca
For more information please contact Stephanie at PARN at 705-74-9110 or 1-800-361-2895 or preventionworker@parn.ca
January 03, 9999
Lesbian Events and Email List
Lesbian Events Contact and email List
- for info on events of interest to lesbians
- to be added to the distribution list for event related emails, or
- to advertise an event.....
Contact Shirley at srswitzer@hotmail.com
January 02, 9999
Every Thursday - Frontrunners Running Group
The Peterborough Frontrunners gather for their run/walk Thursdays at 6pm. Meet just outside Dreams and Beans on Hunter Street at 6p.m. ready to walk and/or run.
Peterborough Frontrunners are closely affiliated with the Running Moose Squad and are part of International Frontrunners (www.frontrunners.org) a running club for GLBT runners worldwide.
For more in contact Dave at sunshyne@nexicom.net
January 01, 9999
Parents Group for Lesbian/Gay Parents
Parents Group for Lesbian/Gay Parents
This group meets informally, in Peterborough, to create the opportunity for sharing success stories, concerns and experiences that relate to parenting and our varied family structures. If you would like information about the group and meeting times please contact Monique or Ann at MGAP4EVER@hotmail.com.
February 13, 2010
Feb 13 - HoPsCoTcH Dance at Gordon Best
HoPsCoTcH "LOUD LUV" the VALENTINE editon Dance
Sat. Feb 13
10pm-2am
Gordon's Best
(above The Only on Hunter St.)
All Ages - ID required
Cover 5$
DJ tammy 12 step
So book the day off and get out and Dance!!!
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=316180571132&mid=1d39b0fG2529ddb8G4f999c5G7
February 08, 2010
Feb 8 - 13 Self Love Week
It isi time for SELF LOVE WEEK Feb 8 - 13th
Brought To You By
The Trent Queer Collective,
The Centre For Gender And Social Justice,
and The Trent Central Student Association.
Here's a link to all the cool happenings in the community http://www.selflove2010.tk/
For a printable version of the listing click HERE
(Please confirm times and details on the website link above as changes may occur after the printable version was created on Feb 6th)
February 03, 2010
Feb 3 - Drag Bingo @ the Sapphire
You are invited to "Drag Bingo!" on Wednesday, February 3 at 9:00pm.
Wednesday, February 3 at 9:00pm til Midnight
@ The Sapphire Room - 192 Hunter Street, Peterborough, ON
Loads of fun, come out and socialize and bingo away your winter blues! Prizes and good tunes as well.
Free to play! Donations to PARN accepted!
Come join PARN, Ms. Madge Enthat and Divalicious and have fun supporting PARN's prevention programs!
This is a 19+ event.
To see more details and RSVP, follow the facebook link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=283563603833&mid=1beb001G2529ddb8G4cbb5a8G7
January 29, 2010
Jan 29-31 ReFrame Film Festival
Yes it is that time of year again!
ReFrame Film Festival runs from Jan 29-31, 2010 in Peterborough
For all the info on the festival and related events go to:
http://www.reframefilmfestival.ca/reframe.html
For info on where to get tickets and what it costs go to:
http://reframefilmfestival.ca/program.html#tickets
Again this year RSO has sponsored the festival because it is a great community event that contributes to the respect for diversity and cultural depth of the community!
Here are the queer related films we know of in the line-up this year:
In Sickness and in Health - 4pm Friday Jan 29th at Showplace Peterborough
For info regarding the film go to:
http://reframe.bside.com/2010/films/insicknessandinhealth_reframe2010
Tongzhei In Love - 10am Sunday Jan 31 at Market Hall
For info regarding the film go to:
http://reframe.bside.com/2010/films/tongzheiinlove_rubyyang_reframe2010
Assume Nothing - 10am Sunday Jan 31 at Market Hall
For info regarding the film go to:
http://reframe.bside.com/2010/films/assumenothing_reframe2010
City of Borders - 4pm Sunday Jan 31st at Peterborough Public Library
For info regarding the film go to:
http://reframe.bside.com/2010/films/cityofborders_reframe2010
January 23, 2010
Jan 23 - HoPsCoTcH DaNcE
HoPScoTch
Come OUT & Play
Another great dance happening this Saturday night in Peterborough!
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:00pm to 2:00am
Location: Gordon Best Theatre, Hunter Street west
All Ages (ID required)
Cover 5$
For more info go to their facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=251393604892&index=1
December 18, 2009
Dec 18 - Affirm United Christmas Gathering and Carolling
AFFIRM UNITED ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Friday December 18th, 2009: 5:30 pm - 9(ish) pm
Worship ** Potluck Dinner ** Christmas Carolling
- everyone is welcome
- dress warmly for the weather
- inside activities for those who don't wish to go out
UPPER HALL St Andrew's United Church, 441 Rubidge St, Peterborough
December 11, 2009
Dec 11 - Dance @ Gordon Best
Ho hO HoPScoTch Dance
@ Gordon's Best Theatre, Hunter St. West
Friday, Dec. 11th
10pm-2am
5$ All Ages ID required
DJ JUngle JEn
December 02, 2009
Dec 2 -Drag Bingo for United Way
Drag Bingo - Naughty Nice, Nice Naughty
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 9:00pm
Location: Sapphire Room - 192 Hunter Street
Drag Bingo - fundraising for United Way
Hello All,
I am writing to let you know that our upcoming Drag Bingo has a special emphasis this time. PARN has a busy Rainbow Youth Program. We run a drop-in for glbt youth, provide referrals to other organizations around the four counties, and provide workshops and trainings for organizations that work with youth. We also put on events for youth, provide online outreach in a variety of chat rooms, and work with high school based gay straight alliances (GSAs).
The funding for the Rainbow Youth Program at PARN comes to us courtesy of the United Way. SO...this Drag Bingo the money raised is going to go to the United Way in support of the great programs that they support in our community!
Hope to see you all out!
Cheers,
Owen
December 01, 2009
Dec 1 - WORLD AIDS DAY
Today is WORLD AIDS DAY
A few facts:
- 2/3 of grade 7 and 1/2 of grade 9 students in Canada think there is
a cure for AIDS. There isn't.
- 45% of adults infected globally are under the age of 25.
- For the 2009 update on the pandemic go to:
http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/EpiUpdate/EpiUpdArchive/2009/default.asp
"The theme of this year?s World AIDS Day is Universal Access and Human
Rights. For me, that means doing everything we can to support
countries to reach their universal access goals for HIV prevention,
treatment, care and support - all the while protecting and promoting
human rights."
- UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, 2009 World AIDS Day message
WHY SHOULD I CARE AND WHAT CAN I DO?
Locally, PARN, Your Community AIDS Resource Network is your best source for information about HIV/AIDS, efforts to combat its spread and support those impact by it. For more information and to help PARN please go to their website www.parn.ca or call 749-9110. On their website click on the "Donate Now" button to make a secure online donation to help this incredible organization.
For a fun way to support PARN and United Way come out to the Drag Bingo event on Wednesday December 2nd 9pm at the Sapphire Room, 9:00pm - 192 Hunter Street.
For the global picture I suggest you check out The Stephen Lewis Foundation. For more info on this organization and the thoughtful and effective ways they are making a difference in the global fight agains HIV/AIDS go to their website at: http://stephenlewisfoundation.org . They also have a secure donation button and if you have spare aeroplan miles that you are not using you can donate those and today they will be matched by aeroplan!
Tonight, watch Stephen Lewis give a special World AIDS Day update on "The Hour" and find out how you can bid on George Stroumboulopoulos's signed jersey! Visit www.cbc.ca/thehour/ for details.
LGBT RIGHTS AND HIV/AIDS
Laws that criminalize groups and behaviours threaten to jeopardize universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
For more on this go to:
http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/PressCentre/PressReleases/2009/20091201_PS_human_rights.asp .
For less diplomatic and more direct comment on how this issue is
playing out with Anti-gay legislation in Uganda see Stephen Lewis'
article here:
http://stephenlewisfoundation.org/news_item.cfm?news=3208
Cheers and seasons greetings from RSO
Rick Lambert
RSO Chair
www.rainbowservice.org
November 20, 2009
Nov 20 - Trans Day of Remembrance
On November 20th at 7pm members of the Peterborough community will be gathered in Confederation Park to honour the ongoing struggles of the transgender community, and remember those who have been lost as a result of hate-related crimes over the course of the past year.
Trans Day of Remembrance works to raise public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, which is often ignored by the media. The Day of Remembrance publicly mourns the lives of our brothers and sisters who would otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for the trans community in the face of international indifference and hatred. The Day of Remembrance reminds non-transgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends and lovers. Trans Day of Remembrance calls on us to recognize the ways in which transphobia, racism, classism and sex-worker stigma are linked so that we can join together to eradicate all oppression and hate-based violence to create a safer life for us all.
Through the Day of Remembrance, we ask our allies to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those who have died, and creating a community of solidarity working together towards an end to transphobia and hate-based violence. We welcome all members of the Peterborough community to join us for a candle-light vigil, followed by a reading of the names of those lost over the past year.
The event is organized by Transmission, Peterborough’s local trans organization. Please feel free to contact us if you’re interested in further information about the event, or about the struggles and organizing taking place within trans communities.
For more info go to "transmission" in Facebook
November 18, 2009
Nov 18 - Screening of film "Milk"
SCREENING OF "MILK"
Wednesday, November 18th 7pm
Sadleir House, 751 George St. North
Gay Rights Activist. Friend. Lover. Unifier. Politician. Fighter. Icon. Inspiration. Hero. His life changed history, and his courage changed lives. In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. Presented by OPIRG (and often co-hosted by other social justice and environmental organizations). Students and non-students alike are invited! The film and the organic popcorn are free, but donations are happily accepted! For more information contact OPIRG at 741-1208. Special thanks to the Trent Film Society **wheelchair accessible**
November 10, 2009
Nov 10 thru 13 - Hamlet in a Hurry
Myster invited you to "Hamlet in a Hurry" on Tuesday, November 10 at 8:00pm.
Event: Hamlet in a Hurry "presented by Mysterious Entity Theatre"
What: Performance
Tuesday, November 10 at 8:00pm
through
Friday, November 13 at 8:00pm
Where: 336 George St. N Peterborough
Sponsored by RSO and others
http://www.markethall.org/hamlet.shtml
To see more details and RSVP, follow the links below:
http://www.markethall.org/hamlet.shtml
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=157036843166&mid=148125bG2529ddb8G3d4f3b5G7
November 06, 2009
Nov 6 - Max's Cabaret for Market Hall
Friday, November 6, 2009
Max's 10th Anniversary Cabaret
November 6th
8:00 pm
Market Hall, 336 George St. Peterborough
price: VIP seating $25, general admission $10
buy tickets:
- At Market Hall,
- Maximilian's, 220 Brock St. (705) 750-1609,
- The Blue Tomato, 168 Hunter Street,
- or at the door
For details go to this link:
http://www.markethall.org/max_cab_09.shtml
The 10th annual Max's Cabaret will once again be hosted by Ludmila (aka Laurel Paluck), appearing throughout the evening in a variety of increasingly wilder costumes. Also returning is The Cake Diva serving up luscious desserts to the audience, and there will be a demonstration by the Trent Latin and Swing Dance Club. The Cabaret Band will be joined by versatile pianist Rob Phillips on the Grand Piano. Jeanette Sanderson of the Lemon Sisters will be singing jazz standards, including the Cabaret's traditional closing song, "Is That All There Is?".
Max's choreography is inspired by Bob Fosse, the Ziegfeld Follies, old Hollywood musicals and the infamous Moulin Rouge. "My chorus girls are out there having a great time; they give it their all and then push it just that much further. The audience really picks up on the spirit, and boy, the audience gives it right back to them. It's a beautiful relationship!" laughs Max. "It's good fun and everyone leaves happy!"
As a special 10th Anniversary treat, V.I.P. tickets will be available for the Cabaret. V.I.P.s will enjoy table service of gourmet offerings provided by local restaurants and caterers. Max suggests getting your $25 tickets early, as they go quickly and seating is limited. These advance tickets are available at Maximilian's Tshatshkes, at 220 Brock Street (call 750-1690) and The Blue Tomato at 168 Hunter Street W. If you just want to enjoy the show, tickets are $10 at the door.
Market Hall Performing Arts is this year's beneficiary of the charitable event. Past recipients include Mysterious Entity, Trent Radio and The New Theatre. Says Market Hall's Director of Development Karen August, "Professional entertainers, artists, and local people come together to have a good time and raise money for good causes that benefit our whole community." Last year, August was a featured performer, giving the excited and vocal audience her version of a classic burlesque Balloon Dance.
The Cabaret Band is Rob Phillips with Amanda Mackey, Max Cab veterans Charlie Glasspool, John Mather and Andrew Neddow, and Douglas Schalin.
The evening features favourites from Max's Cabaret Teasers (short performances put on at local bars and café's), as well as new local talent, including Rochelle Andrews, Wyatt Burton, Sophia Darling, Kait Dueck, Jube Fenn, Anna Gartshore, Lyndele Gauci, Christopher Grey, Carolyn Kay, Kris Keating, Ryan Kerr, Sean Lott, Leigh Macdonald, Melanie McCall, JD McCallen, Ali Pinky, Jarret Prescott, Jeanette Sanderson, Malika Scott, Candace Shaw, Kate Story, Kevin Veals and Jenel Waddems.
Food sponsors include B.E. Catering, Andrea Barrett, Black Honey, Kubo Restaurant and Lounge, Chef James Moore, Rare Grill House, St. Veronus, and The Sapphire Room.
October 31, 2009
Oct 31 - RSO Halloween Dance @ Market Hall
Get crazy and bring out the real you at this year's RSO Halloween Dance!
Prizes for best costumes and lots of other fun to be had!
DJ Dru will be spinning great tunes to keep you dancing all night long!
Saturday October 31st
Market Hall, 336 George Street, Peterborough
9pm to 1am
All ages event (19+ with valid ID required for alcohol consumption)
$6 at the door with costume, $8 without costume
To download the event poster click HERE
October 16, 2009
Oct 16 - Wild Rumpus Hopscotch Dance
Let The Wild Rumpus Start!
HoPScoTch Come Out & Play
Type: Party - Night of Mayhem
Where: Gordon Best Theatre
When: Friday, October 16 from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am
The night Max wore his wolf suit & made mischief of one kind or another....
Come out and be your most wild thing! In honor of Hallows eve approaching and the long nights ahead please come and celebrate a special HoPScoTch. Those who dress as your favorite wild thing (whatever that means to you!) will be entered into a draw for tickets to see the movie " Where the Wild Things Are".
Let the Wild Rumpus Start!
For more info go to faacebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=82997979962&index=1
October 07, 2009
Oct 7 - Drag Bingo @ the Sapphire Room
"Drag Bingo & Dance" on Wednesday, October 7th at 9:00pm.
Event: Drag Bingo "Bring your dabbers and dancin' shoes"
When: 9:00pm start
Where: The Sapphire Room
There will be lots of great prizes generously donated by local businesses and two wonderful drag queens (Diva and Ms. Madge Enthat) hosting.
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=143259867454&mid=12ec743G2529ddb8G3a5888cG7
September 24, 2009
Sept 24 - Women's Sexual Health Workshop
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby…
Lesbians and women who have sex with women (WSW) have many of the same
health needs as other women, and that includes our sexual health.
In honour of Peterborough Pride Week, a free sexual health workshop for lesbian, bisexual and queer women will be facilitated by Rainbow Health Ontario.
Join us to talk about the risks, the rewards and the relationships!
Date: Thursday September 24th, 2009
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: PARN - 159 King Street, Suite 302, Peterborough, ON
For more information or to register, please contact OPIRG Peterborough – (705) 741-1208 or opirg@trentu.ca.
Event sponsored by:
PARN Your Community AIDS Resource Network
OPIRG Peterborough
and Rainbow health Ontario
September 20, 2009
Sept 20 - AIDS Walk for Life
The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Millennium Park.
Registration begins at 1:00 pm and the Walk will start at 2:00 pm.
PARN's Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is fun for the whole family, with a beautiful Walk by the river, with space to remember our losses and celebrate our commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention and care.
For more info, to register, or donate contact PARN at 749-9110, email Lindsey@parn.ca or go to: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/LoginRegister.aspx?EventID=32525&LangPref=en-CA
September 19, 2009
Sept 19-27 Peterborough Pride 2009
TPeterborough Pride 2009 is the week of September 19-27th with the Pride parade and dance to be held on September 26th.
This is later than past years to deal with the lateness of labour day weekend, working around other events, and ensuring time for students to be involved and participate.
For more details and developments go to www.peterboroughpride.ca
To get involved or for questions email peterboroughpride@yahoo.ca
September 17, 2009
Sept 17 - Take Back the Night March and Rally
Take Back the Night
March & Rally
Thursday September 17, 09
7:00pm Victoria Park
Call Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre 748-5901 for more details
Karen Basciano-Stewart
Public Education & Special Events Coordinator
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre
705-748-5901
August 29, 2009
Aug 29 - PFLAG Gay Day at Canada's Wonderland
PFLAG Canada is proud to present Gay Day at Canada's Wonderland on Saturday August 29th, 2009.
Come and share the fun and excitement with family, friends and loved ones.
Live Entertainment!
Save $12 on regular Park admission.
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Included!
$5 from each ticket ordered online goes to support PFLAG Canada.
Get your ticket now at http://canadaswonderland.com/PFLAG
or at PRIAPE on Church Street: Tickets must be purchased in advance
If you are unable to attend - feel free to purchase a ticket for a YOUTH that can not afford to go
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PLEASE distribute widely Thank You!
Jayme
Jayme Harper
Regional Director - Region 3 Ontario
National Board Member - PFLAG Canada
Jayme - 905.231.0954 www.PFLAGCANADA.ca
Please visit www.PixelsForPride.com
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/158419?recruiter_id=1760096
PFLAG Canada presents Gay Day at Canada's Wonderland 2009
www.canadaswonderland.com/PFLAG
August 06, 2009
Aug 6 - Drag Bingo and Pride Fundraiser Dance
"Drag Bingo & Dance" on Thursday, August 6 at 9:00pm.
Event: Drag Bingo & Pride Fundraiser Dance
"Bring your dabbers and dancin' shoes"
Host: Glamour Puss - Drag Queen Bingo
Thursday, August 6 at 9:00pm to 2:00am
Where: The Sapphire Room
This round is a fundraiser for Peterborough Pride so come on out! There will be lots of great prizes generously donated by local businesses and two wonderful drag queens (Diva and Ms. Madge Enthat). Following drag bingo there will be a party hosted by local dj's. Come on out and enjoy the evening! Download the poster for the event HERE
To see more details and RSVP, follow the facebook link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=101963398481&mid=c6ad05G2529ddb8G2e93e12G7
July 23, 2009
July 23 - PARN Men's Focus Group
Parn invited you to "PARN Needs You!" on Thursday, July 23 at 6:00pm.
PARN is looking for gay guys, bi guys, and other guys into guys who have crossed our path in the past few years.
We are evaluating our programs and would love your feedback. We will be hosting a focus group at our office in order to
ask questions about PARN, the programs we are running, what is working well, and to hear ideas and suggestions about what
we could be doing more of. The group will be catered so food will be available.
The group will run on:
Thursday, July 23rd
6-8 pm
at PARN
159 King Street - Suite 302
We want to hear from you if you have ever:
- talked to us online
- come to Drag Bingo
- seen us out at Peterborough Pride
- called us for information
- come to the Men's Discussion Group
- volunteered
Please RSVP to Owen McEwen at PARN
owen@parn.ca
705.749.9110
1.800.361.2895
To see more details and RSVP, follow the facebook link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=116702073141&mid=c1a16fG2529ddb8G2e0d949G7
July 18, 2009
July 18 - Dance at Gordon Best
UPCOMING DANCE on July 18th!!!!
Trevor Kirkpatrick message from Facebook "Rainbow dances in PTBO"
Hey everyone hope you're enjoying your summer and maybe you enjoyed toronto pride as well.
Anywho, it seems that there will be a dance upcoming on Saturday July 18th hosted again by HoPScoTch!!!!
Hosted by HoPScoTch
Saturday July 18th
10:00 -2:00
@ the Gordon's Best
Cover is 5$
19+
DJ Misha & DJ Sheena
Here's a Facebook link to the event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105745411780&ref=mf&__a=1
See you all there!
July 16, 2009
July 16 - KELLY AND THE KELLY GIRLS Concert at Montreal House
KELLYANDTHEKELLYGIRLS
celebrate the release of the new latin-infused album "Modernism"
Thursday July 16/09. at MONTREAL HOUSE in Peterborough.
The band kicked off their Post-Modern Tour de Force at Toronto Pride this past weekend to thousands of fans at the Wellesley Stage.
Kelly and his 'girls' are ready to knock the socks off of Canada with their infectious blend of sexy Latin inspired Swing, Ska and Bigband.
songs from the new album can be heard here: http://www.kellyclipperton.com/music.htm
and here: http://www.myspace.com/kellyandthekellygirls
the video for the first single "C'mon Boys" can be seen here: http://vimeo.com/4733136
July 03, 2009
July 3 - Spencer J. Harrison talk and exhibit
Talk and exhibit by Spencer J. Harrison
July 3rd, 8pm at Artspace, 3/378 Aylmer St. N. Peterborough MAP link
Following the business portion of RSO's Annual General meeting we will welcome our Special Guest Speaker, Spencer J. Harrison, accomplished artist, activist, and educator . A former Peterborough resident, Spencer is presently completing his PhD at OISE/ University of Toronto, focusing his research around growing up gay in rural Ontario.
Spencer's talk, "When They Called Me Freak-Show in High School, What Did They Really Mean?" will give you some insight into the research he is doing and the unusual methods of presenting his results.
In addition to his talk, Spencer will be giving us a sneak peek into the beginning stages of his research through part of an exhibit slated for the Peterborough Art Gallery at the completion of his PhD work. The exhibit will be on display during the AGM and also on Saturday July 4th from noon until 4pm at Artspace.
The business part of the AGM will run from 7 to 7:45 and include reports on what RSO has been up to, financial report, and election of board members.
For more information email rso@rainbowservice.org
July 3 - RSO Annual General Meeting
RSO Annual General Meeting
July 3rd, 7pm at Artspace, 3/378 Aylmer St. N. Peterborough MAP link
The business part of the AGM will run from 7 to 7:45 and include reports on what RSO has been up to, financial report, and election of board members.
For more information email rso@rainbowservice.org
At 8pm we welcome our Special Guest Speaker, Spencer J. Harrison, accomplished artist, activist, and educator . A former Peterborough resident, Spencer is presently completing his PhD at OISE/ University of Toronto, focusing his research around growing up gay in rural Ontario.
Spencer's talk, "When They Called Me Freak-Show in High School, What Did They Really Mean?" will give you some insight into the research he is doing and the unusual methods of presenting his results.
In addition to his talk, Spencer will be giving us a sneak peek into the beginning stages of his research through part of an exhibit slated for the Peterborough Art Gallery at the completion of his PhD work. The exhibit will be on display during the AGM and also on Saturday July 4th from noon until 4pm at Artspace.
June 19, 2009
May 17, 2009
May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia
International Day Against homophobia
May 17th every year!
For more information on this year's Campaign "Homosexuality Knows No Borders" go to this link:
http://www.homophobiaday.org/default.aspx?scheme=3651
If you are interested in planning an event or have an idea to mark the day here in Peterborough or area let us know at rso@rainbowservice.org
May 13, 2009
May 13 - Movie: Trembling Before G-d
This Wednesday (May 13th) to celebrate the National Day Against Homophobia a film will be showing at Sadlier House (Lecture Hall), 751 George St. North at 7:00 pm.
The film screening is hosted by PARN, Your Community AIDS Resource Network and Rainbow Service Organization (RSO)
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Movie Title: Trembling Before G-d
www.filmsthatchangetheworld.com/site/
Synopsis: Trembling Before G-d is an unprecedented feature documentary that shatters assumptions about faith, sexuality, and religious fundamentalism. Built around intimately-told personal stories of Hasidic... Trembling Before G-d is an unprecedented feature documentary that shatters assumptions about faith, sexuality, and religious fundamentalism. Built around intimately-told personal stories of Hasidic and Orthodox Jews who are gay or lesbian, the film portrays a group of people who face a profound dilemma - how to reconcile their passionate love of Judaism and the Divine with the drastic Biblical prohibitions that forbid homosexuality. As the film unfolds, we meet a range of complex individuals - some hidden, some out - from the world's first openly gay Orthodox rabbi to closeted, married Hasidic gays and lesbians to those abandoned by religious families to Orthodox lesbian high-school sweethearts.
May 07, 2009
May 7th to 10th - "Old Men Dancing" event
Atlas Moves Watching and Peterborough New Dance present
The Old Men Dancing
Wiser and Still Gorgeous (Do Not Resuscitate)
May 7 to 9 at 8pm, May 10 at 2pm
Market Hall
336 George Street North, Peterborough
Tickets: $17/$12 students/seniors/underemployed.
Available from the Showplace Box Office, 742-7469
See the poster here (1 or 2 familiar names from the community!)
Way back in 2002 a bunch of guys got together and decided to do something a little different, something rash, bold and dangerous, something to test their might and prove their mettle. It was the perilous world of Contemporary Dance that called to them and through PND's Emergency Festival of new performance they showed us all that they had the right stuff and some pretty good moves.
Now with seven years of experience tucked into their danceskins they're even older and certainly wiser, but are they ready to take on the next challenge? Are they prepared to work with four of Canada's leading contemporary dance choreographers? Bill James, artistic director of Atlas Moves Watching thinks so and invited choreographers Marie-Josée Chartier, Allen Kaeja, and D. A. Hoskins to join him to create four original new works with the men. The results will be seen in Wiser and Still Gorgeous (Do Not Resuscitate).
May 06, 2009
May 6th - Drag Bingo at the Sapphire
Parn invited you to "Drag Bingo - May 6th!" on Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00pm.
Event: Drag Bingo - May 6th!
Host: Glamour Puss - Drag Queen Bingo
Start Time: Wednesday, May 6 at 9:00pm - 12pm
Where: Sapphire Room on Hunter Street West in Peterborough
Come on out and enjoy the fun!
April 29, 2009
April 29 - A Taste for Life PARN fundraiser
Great Food for a Great Cause!
On Wednesday April 29, 2009, participating restaurants in Peterborough, Lakefield, Campbellford, Cobourg and Port Hope will donate 25% of their dinner proceeds to PARN- Your Community AIDS Resource Network.
This organization provides support to people in the four counties living with HIV and AIDS and also supports educational programs aimed at prevention.
Participation is simple. Simply go to www.atasteforlife.org, choose a restaurant, make a reservation and dine out on April 29th .
Some groups and businesses choose to invite clients, staff and friends to join them at a particular restaurant. Several local business owners have found it a great team builder to invite their staff to dinner on that night. There are many ways to maximize this event to everyone’s benefit.
If you have any questions about this event please contact PARN at 705-749-9110 or toll free at 1-800-361-2895.
If you forward this list to friends, you will be helping us get the word out about this fun and easy way to support your community!
Thank you for your support!
April 18, 2009
April 18/19 - My Gender Assignment!
MY GENDER ASSIGNMENT is finally due!
An original one-act performance-theatre tragi-comedy!
Two shows only!: Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 at the door at Market Hall.
My Gender Assignment is mysterious entity’s original work in development this season, a collaborative piece that explores the boundaries and definition of gender and how it affects our lives. It is inspired by the assumptions and everyday performances that compose our gender, a threshold for telling stories about who we are and who we are becoming.
In My Gender Assignment, gender is looked at on a continuum, where a biological female may have more “masculine” traits than a biological male, or vice versa. When we are placed on the continuum, we may find that no one is really on either end of the spectrum.
The initial stage for development of this project has been a “Gender Café” where artists and community members have met, discussed and shared personal stories and powerful memories around gender.
The raw material provided has been woven together with music, movement, humour and pathos in a collaborative process and is being performed by artists David Bateman, Kate Story, anya gwynne and Lester Alfonso with live music composed and performed by Derek Bell, lighting and stage management provided by Esther Vincent, design elements by Martha Cockshutt, script compiled and directed by Mysterious Entity's Artistic Director Em Glasspool.
“By putting this question of identity into a live theatre context, we are inviting our audience to consider a new interpretation of gender,” said Glasspool.
Mysterious Entity Theatre has a unique approach to producing work. The final product, the production itself, is an extension of a collaborative process involving an entire network in our community. This premiere presentation of My Gender Assignment will reflect a collective ability to successfully engage, challenge, and transform individuals, audiences and communities.
Mysterious Entity Theatre is committed to celebrating the diversity within this community and we are so pleased at the success of our first ever Drag Race! We are thrilled to have made connections with local organizations that make such an important contribution to the lives of people in this region. Thank you all so much for your continued support and enthusiasm.
Don’t miss My Gender Assignment April 18th and 19th!
Sincerely Yours,
Em
--
Em Glasspool
Artistic Director
mysterious entity
Email : m.entity@gmail.com
Phone: (705) 749 1146
Fax: (705) 749 3606
Our mission is to nurture, develop and sustain the performing arts in Peterborough's historic Market Hall
www.markethall.org
April 15, 2009
April 15 - Queer Town Hall: LGBTQ Health and Well-being!
Queer Town Hall: LGBTQ Health and Well-being!
Below is information on an upcoming event hosted by Rainbow Health
Ontario and the Rainbow Service Organization. The event is during LGBTQ Health Matters Week, and will be an open forum to discuss what makes a community healthy and how we can work to improve the health and well being of Peterborough's LGBTQ communities.
Come out and join the conversation, refreshments & snacks will be provided.
______________________________________________
Queer Town Hall: LGBTQ Health and Well-being
Join the conversation to help build a healthier LGBTQ community in Peterborough.
Wednesday April 15th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Spill - 414 George St., Peterborough
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Sponsored by Rainbow Health Ontario and
the Rainbow Service Organization
This event is being held for LGBTQ Health Matters Week,
for details visit, www.lgbtqhealthmatters.com
Stephanie Carter
Community Outreach Team
Central East LHIN
Rainbow Health Ontario
www.RainbowHealthOntario.ca
April 15 - "What's it Like" performed by David Bateman
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Catalina's
Street: 131 Hunter Street West
City/Town: Peterborough, ON
Mysterious Entity in partnership with PARN, would like to announce a special presentation of David Bateman's What's it Like, a humourous and deeply touching work extolling the experiences of living with HIV/AIDS.
David Bateman will be performing the piece at Catalina -131 Hunter Street West, on Wednesday April 15th at 8:00 pm, followed by a reception at The Sapphire Room. ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY. Admission is FREE but we will be passing the hat, so bring your generosity!
April 01, 2009
April 1 - ULTRA DRAGQUEEN BINGO
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1ST
GLAMOURPUSS "ULTRA DRAGQUEEN BINGO"
@ the Sapphire Room on Hunter St., Peterborough
the April fools addition - "Fool me Once and I'll Dab You Twice"
Lots of great prizes, good times, and featuring Ms. Madge Enthat and Divalicious (both seen most recently competing in the Olympic Drag Races at Market Hall).
There is no cover for the event! Donations to PARN are welcomed!
9:00 pm at the Sapphire Room!
THIS IS A 19+EVENT/NO COVER
presented by PARN
March 22, 2009
March 22 - Drag Races at market Hall
Drag Race
Lipstick, Hockey, Drag Queens and Kings, Let the games begin...
Host:Mysterious Entity Theatre and The Sapphire Room
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Market Hall Performing Arts Center in Peterborough Square
336 George Street North
Peterborough, ON
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=336+George+Street+North%2C+Peterborough%2C+ON
Phone: 705-749-1146
Email: m.entity@gmail.com
Peterborough's first ever drag race is brought to you by Mysterious Entity Theatre and The Sapphire Room.
A gender bending extravaganza, the drag race features a line-up of brave contestants who will dress in drag and compete in an obstacle course of typically gender-related tasks.
The Male Stereotype Course Events Are:
1. Call the play on a hockey game
2. Tie a Tie
3. Put on Cufflinks
4. Find a location on a map and refold it
5. Screw in and remove a screw using a power drill
On the "Female" side of things, (biological males in drag)
1. Women's Curling by Catalina's (rolling curlers)
2. Sitting pretty and tying a scarf
3. Thread the needle
4. Change the baby
5. Apply lip liner and lipstick without a mirror
Winners of the obstacle course will compete in the final high-heel-walk-with-VHS-tape-balance to determine the grand champion of the day.
The losers will compete in their "own" gender course and then go on to compete in the grand champion high heel race.
All contestants will be judged for speed and artistic merit by esteemed judges Bill Kimball and Kate Story.
In the lineup: (listed with Sponsors)
Kim Dolan (for PARN)
Miss Madge Enthat (for Pride)
Staff Sargeant John Lyons (for Peterborough Police)
Dan Smith (for Rainbow Health Coalition)
Luke Foster (for IMTV)
anya gwynne (for Max's Cabaret)
Divaliscious (for The Sapphire Room)
A Mystery Politician (for himself)
Tracey Hughes (for PCVS Gay Straight Alliance)
Damian (for PCVS Gay Straight Alliance)
Debbie Harrison (for Fleming College Diversity)
Trish Graham (for Social Work at Fleming College)
Julie Cosgrove (for Kawartha World Issues Centre)
There are still openings if you dare...
Master of Ceremonies will be Em Glasspool
Preshow music by The Cover Boys
Commentators will be Ray Henderson and Tim Etherington
Anthem by members of the Peterborough Pop Ensemble
Half Time performance by BEAUONCé
DRESS IN DRAG! Prizes for Best Costume!
Community Partners will be on site with information about their organizations, including: Peterborough Pride, Peterborough AIDS Resource Network, Rainbow Health Organization, Rainbow Youth Coalition, Rainbow Service Organization, The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Services Liaison Committee with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Communities.
February 14, 2009
Feb 14th - V-Day Hopscotch Dance
SATURDAY FEB 14TH
GET YOUR HEART ON
HoPsCoTcH,,,the dance party continues
w/Dj JUNgLE JEN
Special guest Perfomaces from Ms.MADGE ENTHAT Miss DIVALICIOUS and more,,
$7 @ the Door
$5 students (with valid i.d.)
THIS IS A 19+ EVENT
DOORS OPEN @ 10PM
THE GORDONBEST THEATER
Presented in asscoiation :
PARN & STEAM WHISTLE
February 12, 2009
Feb 12 - Book Launch at Titles
The Ontario Public Interest Research Group & Titles Bookstore present:
Book Launch -
Breaking Free: Sexual Diversity and Change in Emerging Nations
Edited by Robert Mizzi
Thursday, February 12th, 2009, 7-8:30 pm
Titles Bookstore
379 George St, Peterborough, Ontario
Light refreshments will be served
Guest Speaker: Robert Mizzi, Editor
Breaking Free is an original collection of chapters written by
local and international community educators who have written
from their lived experiences of trying to make positive changes in
social attitude and legal recognition in some of the most
challenging and homophobic situations. Significantly, the
chapter authors offer a candid look into successes, failures and
shortcomings that affect the change processes, and suggest what
kind of community work is needed in order to cement rights and
respect. Breaking Free is ideal from any perspective: from a local
community organizer looking for new ideas for projects, curious
global citizens wanting to learn more about what (un)blocks an
agenda for mutual respect and dialogue, or for the policy-maker,
looking to inform him/herself on sexual/gender minority issues
from an international development standpoint.
October 2008
106 pages
eBook 978-0-9810801-0-9
For every $25 donation made to Queer Peace International, you
will receive a free copy of this book, and a free copy will be sent to a
LGBT organization in a developing country.
Please visit www.queerpeace.org for more information.
Contents:
Introduction. Introducing
Sexual/Gender Identity Themes in Challenging Contexts, Robert Mizzi;
Chapter 1. Women who have Sex with Women (WSW): Strategies for HIV Prevention in International Settings, Anne Brisson, Nabila El-Bassel, and Jalila Aybar;
Chapter 2. Closing the Gap in Africa, Travis Sherer;
Chapter 3. Sexuality and the Politics of Development in Lebanon, Rasha Moumneh;
Chapter 4. Cuba: Silent Closet or Collective Community?, Marc Colbourne;
Chapter 5. Outreach: A Look into Local and International Perspectives in
LGBT Movements, Darren Vella;
Chapter 6. Needs for Education about LGBT Issues
by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Organizations, Peter Dankmeijer.
“In an age of globalization, amid the rapid spread of Western
values, this book offers a succinct but well-documented account of
the many types of experience and models of change that sexual
minorities contend with, every day, in emerging countries. In its
many-layered approach to difference, it reminds us that first-world
assumptions and expectations concerning gay rights—and human
rights, in general—are not to be taken for granted, anywhere.”
--Marina Castañeda, Mexican psychotherapist, author of La
Experiencia Homosexual, El Machismo Invisible and La
Nueva Homosexualidad.
February 11, 2009
Feb 11 - HIV and Criminalization
HIV and Criminal Law
A hot topic in a complex landscape.
Join PARN friends, staff, board members and volunteers to share your thoughts about HIV & Criminalization over a cup of tea or coffee and treats (on us).
Date: Wed. February 11, 2009
Time: 6:30pm—8pm
Place: The Spill Coffee Bar 414 George Street N., Peterborough
To participate please contact kim@parn.ca or 749-9110 or 1-800-361-2895
Table chat groups will be assigned. The topic will be defined and chat guidelines distributed when you get there.
For armchair philosophers with an interest in HIV/AIDS.
February 10, 2009
Feb 9-13 Self-love Week
For details on events go to: http://opirgpeterborough.ca/
February 04, 2009
Feb 4 - Film Screening "The Times of Harvey Milk"
OPIRG and the Rainbow Service Organization present:
The Times of Harvey Milk:
Feb 4th, 7pm
Sadleir House (Lecture Hall), 751 George St. North
Wheelchair accessible.
The documentary and the organic popcorn are free, but donations are happily accepted! For more information contact OPIRG at 741-1208.
Review:
A devastatingly skillful and emotionally compelling documentary, The Times of Harvey Milk charts the political rise and brutal slaying of the first openly gay city official in the United State, Harvey Milk. Ironically, the same election that brought Milk to the board of city supervisors of San Francisco also elected the man who killed him, a former police officer and fireman named Dan White. After White shot both Mayor George Moscone and Milk, his defense lawyers convinced the jury that White's judgment was impaired by depression and junk food, resulting in a conviction for manslaughter instead of murder--a verdict that prompted riots. --Bret Fetzer
Feb 4 - Drag Bingo at the Sapphire Room
Parn invited you to "Feb 4th - Drag Bingo" on Wednesday, February 4 at 9:00pm.
Event: Feb 4th - Drag Bingo
"Featuring Ms. Madge Enthat and Divalicous"
What: Pep Rally
Host: Glamour Puss - Drag Queen Bingo
Start Time: Wednesday, February 4 at 9:00pm
Where: Sapphire Room (Hunter Street in Peterborough)
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=43768487642
January 23, 2009
Jan 23-25 - ReFrame International Film Festival
The former Traveling World Community Film Festival: Peterborough has officially become ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival.
For detailed info on the festival and associated events go to
http://www.quidnovis.com/reframe/#about
In its 5th year the festival will be presenting over 65 films ffrom all over the world!
The 2009 program brings together film screenings, filmmakers’ panels, children’s and high-school programs, workshops, art exhibits, fair trade crafts, international foods, live performances, volunteers, and community partnerships.
There are three films that specifically deal with LGBT and gender ralated themes being sponsored by your community:
S/He
Released: 2007 Taiwan
Film Length: 12 minutes
Directors: Gina Pei Chi Chen
S/He deftly illuminates the struggle of one 12-year-old girl to follow her expected gender and cultural roles and while exploring an emerging masculine nature
Sponsor: Rainbow Service Organization, Affirm United
Searching 4 Sandeep
Released: 2007 Australia
Film Length: 56 minutes
Directors: Poppy Stockell
Love in the digital age is complex: immediate, yet distant, emotionally close, yet physically far. When Sydney-sider Poppy Stockell set out to "research" her light-hearted doc about the online lesbian dating scene, she had no idea that it would launch her on a journey that would change her life forever. Frustrated, lonely and single, 28-year-old Stockell finds more than just research on the Internet. To her surprise and delight she forges a deep online connection with an English woman, Sandeep Virdi. Poppy sends Sandeep a camera and we watch as their virtual long-distance crush blossoms into a very real physical relationship. But they face obstacles greater than the vast oceans that separate them. Sandeep is Sikh, lives at home with her conservative family and, at 31, is still in the closet about her sexuality. Through raw, incredibly frank footage, Searching 4 Sandeep follows Poppy and Sandeep's tumultuous relationship across two years and three continents.
Awards Sydney Film Festival, World Movies Channel Award, WOW (World of Women), Best Documentary and Audience Award
Sponsor: Rainbow Service Organization
She's a Boy I Knew
Released: 2007 Canada
Film Length: 70 minutes
Directors: Gwen Haworth
She's a Boy I Knew is guaranteed, says the filmmaker, to be the most compelling do-it-yourself, gender-bending, feel-good film directed by a transsexual lesbian you've seen all year!
And it's true, but it's faint praise - for this documentary is so much more than that. At 23 years old, Steven Haworth, a married heterosexual man, took the brave decision to tell his wife about his true female gender identity. It was the start of a process that led to Steven becoming Gwen, the director of this movie, which documents her transition and the effect it has on her family with both wit and wisdom.
It's that rare thing - a 'home' movie that manages to be both a narrative work of art and a tool for activists to use in the fight for acceptance.
Awards The Vancity People's Choice Award for Most Popular Canadian Film & The Women in Film and Video Vancouver Artistic Merit Award, Vancouver International Film Festival 2007.
It's that rare thing - a 'home' movie that manages to be both a narrative work of art and a tool for activists to use in the fight for acceptance.
Sponsor: Peterborough Collegiate Institute Gay Straight Alliance, Peterborough YWCA, Affirm United
Deb-we-win Ge-kend-am-aan / Our Place In the Circle
Released: 2008 Canada
Film Length: 21 minutes
Directors: Lorne Olson
Traditionally, the two-spirited person was one who has been given the gift of having both a female and male soul that would allow the individual the ability to see the world from two perspectives at the same time. This unflinchingly honest documentary profiles two-spirited people united in their experiences of self-discovery and affirmation.
January 17, 2009
Jan 17 - Women's Snowshoeing at Warsaw Caves
Saturday January 17th, 1:00 PM.
Join other women for an easy(read: few hills) snowshoe hike through the Warsaw Caves Conservation Area. Poles not necessary. Approximately 2 hrs long; consider carrying a snack & small water bottle.
Meet at Warsaw Caves: 30 min. east of Peterborough, 5 min. north of the village of Warsaw. Park adjacent to the Gatehouse or where possible; do not block access gate.
Our distance travelled is subject to the group's pace; this is not a marathon.
If you have spare snowshoes please let me know in advance. The spares I have are now spoken for.
Contact: earthlyfarm@hotmail.com by Friday noon please.
Jan 17 - HopScotch Dance at Gordon Best
hopscotch dance!
wowza.. it is that time again friends! please join me in welcoming 2009- a time of change and inspiration...and bustin' moves! DJ Jungle Jen returns from the cold capital to spin some hot tunes...
HoPScoTch
Come Out & PLay
January 17th 2009
Gordon Best Theatre
10pm
$7
Age of Majority Event
PLease note-HoPScotch has moved to Sat. nights!
For more info on this and future hopScotch dances go to:
December 12, 2008
Dec 12 - Hopscotch Dance
FRIDAY DEC 12/08
HOPSCOTCH
hopscotch dance party continues,,,,,
w/DJ JUNgLE JEN
10PM/THIS IS A 19 + EVENT
$7 COVER @ THE DOOR
THE GORDONBEST THEATER (Hunter St. above the Only Cafe)
LGBT friendly dance, Great mix of people and
excellent DJs.
More of these dances planned for 2009 on Jan 17th, Feb
14th, Mar 21th, April 18th, May 16th.
Dec 12 - Affirm United Xmas gathering
Peterborough and Area Affirm United Christmas get together is on Friday Dec 12th at 5:30 - 830ish
Worship
Potluck
Caroling in the St Andrews neighbourhood (or indoor activities if you choose not to go outside singing)
Hot Chocolate afterwards
fun, food, friends
at St Andrews upper hall
441 Rubidge St in Ptbo
hope you can come
let us know if you want to try to carpool with someone or if you might want a spot to sleep.
For more info contact Lyn at jamsbury@nexicom.net
Also, reserve Feb 22nd - our usual meeting day (4th Sunday of the month) we are hosting the Abbey North Drummers at St Andrews and fund-raising for "You to Youth" extra measures project in Tansania with a drumming circle/percussion workshop.
December 10, 2008
Dec 10 - 60th Anniv. of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Amnesty International invites you to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on
Wednesday, December 10th.
There are two events:
From 2:00pm to 5:00pm, there will be a letter writing open house at Sadleir House, 751 George Street North, in the lecture hall.
Come and get the information to write a letter for someone‘s rights.
Then, at 6:00 pm, come and join our annual candlelight vigil in Confederation Park, on George Street right across from Peterborough Ciry Hall. Be sure to dress warmly . You will have a chance to speak briefly if you like about an aspect of human rights that is important to you.
For more information, contact Daphne Ingram: 656-3820, or Catherine Kaye: 939-2592
December 05, 2008
Dec 5 - Lindsay Remembrance and Action Event
National Day of Remembrance and
Action on Violence Against Women
December Vigil
Please join together to honour the women and children who have lost their lives to violence and to remember the 14 women murdered at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989.
December 5th ~ 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Fleming College ~ Crombie Theatre
Emcee:
Kim Thompson – Board Chair, Women’s Resources
Presenter:
Lisa Cameron – Crown Attorney
Music Performed by:
Sheri Brenneman’s Vocal Music Class - LCVI
~Laying of Roses in Remembrance ~
Students from Fleming College, Lindsay
Memorial Exhibit:
Discovery Walkway, Fleming College
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
December 03, 2008
Dec 3 - ULTRA DRAGQUEEN BINGO
WEDNESDAY DEC 3/08
"ULTRA DRAGQUEEN BINGO
w/miss MADGE ENTHAT & DIVALICIOUS
9PM/NO COVER
THIS IS A 19+EVENT
THE SAPPHIRE ROOM (Hunter St.)
presented by Parn
November 24, 2008
Nov 24-Dec 1 - AIDS Awareness and World AIDS Day
WORLD AIDS DAY
For a global picture of the pandemic check out: http://www.stephenlewisfoundation.org
Also - here is a WAD message from Stephen Lewis:
http://www.stephenlewisfoundation.org/WAD_2008.htm
AIDS Awareness Week (November 24 to December 1-World AIDS Day, 2008)
A variety of educational and awareness raising events take place
throughout the four counties. For more info contact PARN at
getinfo@parn.ca
Red Ribbon Campaign (Fri., Nov.28 & Sat., Nov.30th, 2008)
Over 100 volunteers canvass at a variety of sites throughout the four
counties by offering red ribbons to raise awareness about HIV and
AIDS. In 2007, over$6,000 was raised. For more information, contact
Cheryl at 749-9110.
November 20, 2008
Nov 25-28: Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
Tues Nov 25th through 28th (most shows 8pm and $15)
At Market Hall, 336 George St. N., Peterborough)
If you require cheap seats come on Tuesday 8pm show or arrange a group for our morning show on Thursday the 27th at 9:30am!
For more information go to:http://www.markethall.org/taming_shrew.shtml or email m.entity@gmail.com
The Taming of the Shrew has been said to present challenges to contemporary artists and audiences. Can we simply enjoy a comedy that looks to present-day eyes like an abusive husband-wife relationship? In this Mysterious Entity production, a troupe of travelling players enacts the play for an eccentric Lord, with surprising results. We invite audiences to enjoy the sparkling comedy and social commentary of one of Shakespeare's liveliest works.
Kate Story who has adapted and is directing this work, is a published writer, performer, and choreographer who has been twice nominated (2004 and 2006) for the Ontario Arts Council’s K.M. Hunter Artists Award, and in 2005 (as part of Peterborough’s centennial celebrations) was named one of the region’s 100 most important performing artists.
November 17, 2008
Nov 17 - Queer Town Hall Meeting
Queer Town Hall meeting
Join us to discuss the progress the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police
Service Liaison Committee With the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Communities has made in addressing homophobia and responding to
your concerns.
Monday November 17th
7:00 pm
Peterborough Public Library Auditorium
345 Alymer St. North, Peterborough
For details on the Town Hall or the committee in
general contact, Stephanie at PARN.
705-749-9110
preventionworker@parn.ca
This will be a facilitated meeting.
Click HERE to download a poster for the event.
Click HEREto download the Terms of Reference for the PLC
November 06, 2008
Nov 6/7/8 - Trans Conference
Trans Conference November 6th thru 8th – “Bodies of Dissent: Trans/Access"
Bodies of Dissent:
Trans Access
November 7th-9th, 2008
Peterborough, Ontario
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Bodies of Dissent is focused on decolonizing ourselves from the racialization and gender norms present in our society, as well as from institutional practices of psychiatry and prison. We are calling for a rebuilding of 'trans access'.
The conference features workshops, presentations, talks, discussions, film screenings, performances and dancing. Topics include disability, race, barriers to access, youth, mental health, psychiatry, prison system, and more in relation to trans identities.
Visit http://trentwomenscentre.ca/trans for more details and updates, schedule, poster, and registration forms - don't delay - register today! (Note: the conference open to all with an interest in Trans issues).
We would appreciate it if you could circulate this poster via, email, website or printing the poster and making it available at your organization.
PERFORMERS & VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
Also, we are still looking for performers in our variety show on November 8th as well as volunteers for the conference.
Volunteer meeting this TUESDAY NOV 4 @ 6PM in the HOBBES MEMORIAL LIBRARY (in Sadlier House - 751 George Sreet [Gorge & Parkhill]). Contact transmissiontrent@gmail.com if you are interested in performing or volunteering.
Trans Events Committee
Email: trans@trentwomenscentre.ca
October 31, 2008
Oct 31 - RSO/RYC Halloween Dance
Halloween Dance co-sponsored by RSO and the Rainbow Youth Coalition
Click HERE for the event poster
Friday October 31st
9pm til 1am
Market Hall, Peterborough
336 George St. North MAP
Halloween Dance with DJ Dru Clarke (did the Pride dance!)
All-ages event, $6 with costume, $8 without
For more information email rso@rainbowservice.org
October 08, 2008
Oct 8 - All Candidates Meeting on Social Issues
Come out and make your voice heard!
Federal All Candidates Meeting on Social Issues
Peterborough federal election candidates will answer questions about poverty reduction, health care, education, housing and other social issues. Everyone is welcome.
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Place: George Street United Church, 534 George Street North
This event is wheelchair accessible. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, call the Legal Centre at 749-9355.
SPONSORS: Peterborough Community Legal Centre (PCLC), Peterborough Social Planning Council (PSPC), Peterborough and District Labour Council (PDLC), Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC), Peterborough Health Coalition (PHC), Council of Canadians (Peterborough Branch), Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG), Peterborough Coalition for Social Justice (PCSJ), Peterborough YWCA, Affordable Housing Action Committee (AHAC), Oral Health Coalition, Older Women’s Network (OWN), Peterborough Women’s Events Committee (WEC), Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU), Health for Life, New Canadians Centre (NCC), Community Race Relations Committee, Peterborough Aids Resource Network (PARN), Trent Central Student Association (TCSA)
October 02, 2008
Oct 2/3 - Film installation "Here, Hear, Now"
Here, Hear, Now
(we all live here)A Work In Progress
(free admission)
We want to let you know about a project that PARN's Prevention Services staff (Owen McEwen and Stephanie Carter) are working on. We have put together a video based installation that explores Identity, HIV Stigma, and the idea of "home". Too often HIV messages are urban based. We wanted to create something that drew attention to the experience of living with HIV in Peterborough City County. The result is a unique silent film combining footage of the city and county with stories and messages about HIV.
Eventually this will be incorporated into a campaign that will be launched later this year.
The project has been accepted as part of Artsweek and we are inviting you to join us to take a first look at our work in progress Thursday and Friday night at Catalina's (located at 131 Hunter Street between George and Water).
It is an hour long film that will be looped continuously. Come and join for the whole film or for as long as you wish.
Thursday October 2nd (7-9)
Friday October 3rd (7-11)
Hope to see you there!
For more information contact:
Stephanie Carter
Prevention Services Worker
PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network
159 King St., Suite 302, Peterborough, On.,
K9J 2R8
705-749-9110 or 800-361-2895
September 21, 2008
Sept 21 - Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life
Preparations are well underway for this year's walk which will be entitled the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life (this year Scotiabank is our new and generous title sponsor). This year's walk is on Sept 21st and promises to be another great FUNdraiser indeed.
Details to come....if you are interested in helping with this event contact Suzanne Galloway at suzanne@parn.ca or call 749-9110
Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life on-line pledge site is now up and running!
Register to walk by going to: www.aidswalkforlife.ca/peterborough.htm and following the prompts.
This is a secure site, which will automatically send a thank you and a tax receipt (donation $10.00 or more) to all the people who pledge on your behalf.
We invite you to register yourself or your team as quickly as possible to take full advantage of this incredibly easy and effective way to collect your pledges!
September 18, 2008
Sept 18 - Take Back the Night March
Take Back the Night: Women Unite! Rally and March
When: Thu, Sep 18, 7pm – 10pm
Where: Victoria Park, Corner of Water and Murray St. in Peterborough
DescriptionWhile Take Back the Night began as a way to protest the violence that women experienced while walking in public at night, the purpose of these marches was to speak out against this violence and raise community awareness as a preventive measure against future violence. The movement has since grown to encompass all forms of violence against all persons, though violence against women is still the movement's main focus. The word night was originally meant to be taken literally to express the fear that many women feel during the night but has since changed to symbolize a fear of violence in general. This helps the movement incorporate other feminist concerns such as domestic violence and sexual abuse within the home. The march has grown from a widely publicized event taking place in major cities to an event happening internationally from large metropolitan areas to small college campuses, all advocating for the right of everyone to feel safe from violence. Call 748-5901 for more information!
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September 12, 2008
Sept 8-14 - Peterborough Pride 2008
September 8-14
6th Annual Peterborough Pride 2008 – Mark your calendar!
See www.peterboroughpride.ca for the latest developments and if you want to help please email us at peterboroughpride@yahoo.ca
August 30, 2008
Aug 30 - Gay Day at Canada's Wonderland
Information provided from http://www.outinquinte.net/GayQuinte/
"Gay Day at Canada's Wonderland"
Saturday August 30
For the past number of years, this has been an "unofficial" event at Wonderland. People have gone as a result of word of mouth.
This year, it has been arranged with the park so that you can get a significant
discount on admission. Go to www.canadaswonderland.com, click on tickets, and then on corporate partners. The corporate ID or password to use is glbtday.
In the past GLBT people have attended
and (like the events at other theme parks) wore red shirts to identify one another.
If you use Facebook, check out "Gay Day @ Canada's Wonderland"
August 16, 2008
Aug 16/17 - Belleville Pride
For lots of info on activities in Belleville area go to: http://www.outinquinte.net/GayQuinte/
Free To Be MCC will be hosting the 6th Annual Pride in the Park BBQ and Potluck on Sunday, August 17th.
Go to West Zwicks Park on the hill at noon to celebrate with others in the Belleville community. To get a copy of the poster which gives you free parking for the event attend a Free To Be MCC Service held every Sunday at 1:30 pm
August 04, 2008
Aug 4-9: Int. AIDS Conference Hub in Peterborough
PARN is pleased to co-present with the PWA Info Centre: a local Conference Hub of the 17th International AIDS Conference.
This exciting opportunity will be of interest to service and care providers, health care professionals, students, social justice activists and people whose lives have been touched by HIV/AIDS.
All sessions will be screened in the Community Board room at Kawartha Participation Projects, 77 Towerhill Road in Peterborough.
Note: If you are not able to attend, see below for information on the Daily email newsletter with links to presentations that is available free of charge online.
We have chosen over 20 sessions that cover a broad range of important and interesting issues:
- Anti-Retroviral Therapy in 2008
- HIV/Hep C Co-Infection
- Vaccines and Microbicides
- Stigma and Discrimination
- Criminalization
- Injection Drug Use
- Women and HIV
- Human Rights
To see the schedule for these sessions click HERE
For details on the sessions click HERE
Each of the sessions will be presented one day after the original session.
There are a number of Canadian researchers, advocates and policy makers presenting at the conference. Sessions at the local Hub will include Ralf Jurgens, former legal director at the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and Sharon Walmsley (Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto/ Assistant Director, Immunodificiency Clinic, Toronto Hospital).
Of note: Bill Clinton's keynote lecture, HIV/AIDS and Health System Reform, will be screened on Wednesday August 6th at 1:15.
Please see the attached documents for more information. You can register online - http://www.aids2008.org/hubs/DisplayHub.aspx?HubID=67
Feel free to contact PARN for more information at 705-749-9110.
Kim Dolan
Executive Director
PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2R8
www.parn.ca
705-749-9110
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Online Coverage of AIDS 2008: Daily Email Sign-up
As the XVII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2008) approaches, kaisernetwork.org, a free news and information service operated by the Kaiser Family Foundation, is the official webcaster of the conference. They will provide online viewers with access to the daily developments from the conference, taking place in Mexico City, August 3-8.
Sign up for the AIDS 2008 Daily Update Email now at http://www.kaisernetwork.org/aids2008
(Note: Emails will not be sent to you until August. Then, they will be sent to you daily, starting August 3 and ending August 8, 2008.)
The Daily Update Email will include links to all of the coverage on kaisernetwork.org, including:
- Live and tape-delayed webcasts and transcripts of each day's sessions, including the opening and closing sessions, all plenary sessions, as well as selected other sessions and press conferences;
- English and Spanish-language audio podcasts of select sessions;
- Slide presentations from select conference sessions;
- Daily narrated video highlights of major conference developments;
- Extended news coverage available in the Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, including summaries of coverage from international news sources and newly-released studies; and
- Interviews with newsmakers and journalists for analysis and summaries of conference developments.
We encourage you to forward this email to others who would be interested in following the daily developments of the XVII International AIDS Conference.
In addition, if your organization is interested in making the conference coverage available to its constituencies through its Web site or listservs at no cost, please visit http://www.kaisernetwork.org/aids2008/syndication.cfm for more information about our free syndication and content-sharing options, including a new online widget that can easily be added to Web sites, blogs and social networking pages.
Please email info@kaisernetwork.org or call 202.347.5270 x373 for more information or if you have any questions.
July 25, 2008
July 25 to 28 Camping at Presqu'ile Park
From an email RSO received......
Well hello everyone,
A friend of mine has asked me to let you all know that he has rented a group camp site at Presqu'ile for July 25 to the 28. You are all welcome to join us if you like. It is open to all LGBT and there families and supporters. When you arrive you just ask for Calvin Herringtons site. I believe he said it was #2 in the group camp grounds. They at the gate will direct you to the office to pay. The following are the quoted rates, age groups, price per person + daily vehicle rate on site.
6-17.......... $ .95ea.
18-64.......... $3.95ea.person,$2.95 for vehicle on site daily
65 or over.... $3.15ea.person, $2.35 for vehicle
I sure hope you can join us . People are coming from as far away as T.O Cal would like to make this a yearly event bigger and better each year. For information please email the address below.
Blessings
Rose
privatedancer_1@sympatico.ca
Note: RSO posts information regarding events being organized by third parties. While RSO is not involved in organizing this event we support all efforts to provide opportunities like this to the LGBT community. Enjoy!
July 16, 2008
July 16 - Free Movie! And The Band Played On
Event: OPIRG/PARN Film Screening
Free Movie! "And The Band Played On"
Chronicles the early days of response to the AIDS pandemic in North America.
Host: OPIRG
When: Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00pm
Where: Sadlier House, 751 George St. N
Free entry and popcorn, donations accepted.
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=24971915756
July 10, 2008
July 10 - RSO Annual Meeting and Guest Speaker
Rainbow Service Organization - 2008 Annual General Meeting
Thursday July 10, 2008 - 7pm
Peterborough Public Library
Doors open at 6:30
Everyone is welcome!
Special Guest Speaker: Helen Kennedy, Executive Director of Egale Canada
speaking on "Gay Rights: Where are we going and are we there yet?"
Agenda:
7:00 pm
Business Meeting (about 45 Min)
- Organization update
- Financial Report
- Election of RSO Board of Directors
- Chance to get your 2008 RSO membership
Break and Refreshments
8:00 pm
- Guest Speaker
- discussion on issues
- Social time!
July 04, 2008
July 4 - The Gender Project: Presentation & Discussion
The Gender Project: An invitation to a presentation & discussion
Mysterious Entity theatre is working towards creating a new original theatre work tentatively called "The Gender Project" slated for production in April, 2009. Artists in the company are currently exploring the theme of gender and we are inviting you for a sneak peek of the early stages of development. Please join us Friday, July 4th at 3:00 p.m. at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 336 George St, for a small, private presentation of this work in progress. Following the brief presentation there will be informal discussion, snacks and an opportunity to meet participating artists as well as individuals and organizations that support transgendered and transsexual youth and adults. Mysterious Entity is dedicated to working with diverse community groups throughout our developmental process, including mental health organizations, First Nation's and Métis organizations, as well as women's social justice groups with whom we have already established links. This project gives us the opportunity to reach out to new organizations with an interest in gender issues.
The Gender Project is inspired by the sociological assumptions and everyday performance that is gender. Considered by many to be biological destiny, in this work we will approach gender not as a fact but as a question, a threshold for telling stories about who we are and who we are becoming. The main way in which I am approaching this work is to stop thinking of the idea that there are only two genders - male and female. I am working with the concept that there can be a "third" gender, or that gender could be looked at on a continuum, where a biological female may have more "masculine" traits than a biological male, or vice versa. When we place ourselves on the continuum, we may find that no one is really at the far end of the spectrum. Performers, Kate Story, David Bateman, anya gwynne, Christopher Wilton, and Charlie Glasspool will perform and play across gender.
Building on the past success of creating works that deal with issues that are important to our community (such as Skirting the Edge, a collection of monologues on the theme of women and mental health), we are developing a language and method for creating original theatre that speaks to issues that are often pushed under the rug. Rather than presenting a didactic lecture or "issue-based theatre", the craft comes first, and the theme can be explored in a deeper and more personal way. The artists involved with Mysterious Entity feel there are obvious socio-political benefits to generating discussion around gender issues, and creating a context where we as a theatre company work with organizations and collectives potentially or directly dealing with gender issues. Mysterious Entity theatre has a unique approach to producing work; the final product, the production itself, is an extension of an entire networking and collaborative process. The premier performance reflects a collective ability to successfully engage, challenge, and transform individuals, communities and audiences.
Please rsvp by contacting Nadé Nixon, Residency Development Officer at the Market Hall to confirm your participation. (Phone 705-749-1146 or email us at m.entity@gmail.com). I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Em Glasspool,
Artistic Director
Mysterious Entity
For more information please visit "mysterious entity" theatre at www.markethall.org
July 02, 2008
July 2 - Film “Stand Together”
July 2nd 7pm - Film “Stand Together” hosted by OPIRG at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N
Free popcorn and entry. Donations accepted.
For more information go to: http://www.opirgpeterborough.ca
June 28, 2008
June 28/29 - Toronto PRIDE
For more info go to http://www.pridetoronto.com/
June 26, 2008
June 26 - GLAMOURPUSS ultra Dragqueenbingo & ClubNight
Parn invited you to "GLAMOURPUSS "ultra Dragqueenbingo & ClubNight"
on Thursday, June 26 at 9:00pm.
Parn says, "Hey! PARN is putting Drag Bingo on! We had to reschedule to June 26th! Chris Boyd is helping us throw a huge party at Splice following the Bingo! Come on out!"
Event: GLAMOURPUSS "ultra Dragqueenbingo & ClubNight"
"time 2 Get your Freak on!!"
What: Night of Mayhem
Host: ParnStar/PlanetFabb00licious
When: Thursday, June 26 at 9:00pm
Where: SPLICE NIGHT CLUB AND LOUNGE
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=14570313718
June 24, 2008
June 24 - PARN Annual General Meeting
PARN's Annual General Meeting with Speaker Dr. Rosana Pelizzari, new Medical Officer of Health
Tuesday, June 24, Peterborough Public Library
5-6pm PARN's Year-in-Review and election of directors
6-7pm Speaker: Dr. Rosana Pellizzari
Join us to hear about PARN's work and to meet Dr. Pellizzari who will speak about her new role as the Medical Officer of Health for the Peterborough City & County Health Unit (as of June 9).
June 24 - Coming Out Proud
"Coming Out Proud", a production which addresses the ways in which homophobia affects youth.
PCVS will be presenting this ground breaking presentation with the support of PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network and the Rainbow Youth Coalition, to the Peterborough community.
WHERE: PCVS auditorium, 201 McDonnel St., Peterborough
WHEN: June 24th at 1:00 pm
The production is free of charge for youth, community members and service providers but reservations are required
Spaces are expected to fill up quickly so please use the below contact information to reserve your spaces.
Tracey Hughes at PCVS Or Stephanie Carter at PARN
(705) 742-0425 (705) 749-9110
tracey_hughes@kprdsb.ca preventionworker@parn.ca
Issues stemming from homophobia have a drastic impact on youth, regardless of their sexual orientation. Current research indicates that 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teens have been harassed or assaulted in the past year. These forms of harassment directly translate into increased risk for LGBT youth, including increases in high school drop-out rates as well as elevated rates of depression and suicide.
The statistics are alarming, and unfortunately not decreasing. Homophobia remains a troubling issue youth continue to face and struggle with, both in and outside of school. The news is not all bad; groups throughout our area are working to address this form of harassment and discrimination and are working to create a safe community for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
A local Grade 9 Drama class at PCVS has joined the fight against homophobia through their creation of “Coming Out Proud”, a production which addresses the ways in which homophobia affects youth.
PCVS will be presenting this ground breaking presentation with the support of PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network and the Rainbow Youth Coalition, to the Peterborough community. The production will be presented in the PCVS auditorium (201 McDonnel St., Peterborough) on June 24th at 1:00 pm. The production is free of charge for youth, community members and service providers.
The Rainbow Youth Coalition, a program of PARN, strives to enrich the lives of LGBT youth. The first step in doing this is to raise awareness of the issues faced by LGBT youth. The form of anti-homophobia education that is enacted in this presentation helps us all to gain a better understanding the ways in which homophobia affects youth.
We are expecting spaces to fill up quickly so please use the below contact information to reserve your spaces.
Tracey Hughes at PCVS Or Stephanie Carter at PARN
(705) 742-0425 (705) 749-9110
tracey_hughes@kprdsb.ca preventionworker@parn.ca
June 20, 2008
June 20to22 - Rainbow Family Camping
Hi everyone,
Just a reminder about the Rainbow Family Camping weekend planned for June 20 to 22.
A (non-electric) group site has been booked. If you would like to come but
need camping equipment, we'll see if anyone else can share or has extras.
Cost for the site will be divided among people who attend.
As we did last year each family/person brings their own tent (or small
trailer), camping needs, food/beverage and games etc. Nothing fancy or
pre-planned, we just gather in a non-formal, unstructured manner and meet up
for games and to enjoy the fire.
Anyone can join in on the camping weekend even if they don't have children.
The site holds 30 people and there is still room for about 10 more people.
To get further informaiton or to speak for space please contact Monique at
MGAP4EVER@hotmail.com
Hope to see you there and bring great weather and lots of bug spray.
Monique
Please note: This is not an event organized by RSO but as always we let you know about local events of interest to the LGBT community.
June 14, 2008
June 14 - Durham Pride
June 13-15 - Durham Pride Weekend
For the Durham Pride Website - click HERE
For details on this year's Durham Pride events - click HERE
May 17, 2008
May 17 - Int'l Day Against Homophobia
For more information go to:
http://www.homophobiaday.org/default.aspx?scheme=3445
If you are interested in doing a local event please let us know at rso@rainbowservice.org
May 03, 2008
May 3 - YWCA Freedom Walk
YWCA Freedom Walk
Fear and violence are everyday realities for many families,
Help provide a safe place for those leaving abusive relationships.
Support the Crossroads Shelter
Join in the YWCA Freedom Walk
Saturday, May 3rd
Nicholl’s Oval Park
Registration begins @ 10am
Walk starts @ 10:30am
Register on-line and start collecting pledges today or sponsor a Walker
To Register online or Sponsor a Walker CLICK HERE
Or call YWCA for more information @ 705.743.3526
* This event is wheelchair accessible
April 23, 2008
April 23 - A Taste for Life - PARN Fundraiser
On Wednesday, April 23th you can dine out
to help fight the impact of HIV/AIDS in our community.
PARN’s fourth annual A Taste for Life event will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd. Now there are fifteen fabulous restaurants to choose from – knowing that 25% of your evening’s bill will go towards HIV/AIDS prevention and support work in the four counties.
Its simple!
1. Book a table at one of many participating restaurants
for April 23rd.
2. Go out for dinner with your friends and family
and have a great evening!
3. The restaurant will donate 25% of the cost of your meal
to PARN – Your Community AIDS Resource Network .
Make your reservation early to avoid missing out!
FOR DETAILS GO TO: http://www.atasteforlife.org/peterborough/Taste_Frames_1024.htm
Simply visit the website for an updated listing of participating restaurants. Then call the restaurant directly to make your reservation - highly recommended as most restaurants are fully booked in advance of the event. Also on the website is a link that will enable you to invite your friends and colleagues to join you.
It’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy fine food, friends, and the satisfaction of giving to a good cause. As well, just by dining out, you’ll have a chance to win a two night stay in the deluxe Kawartha Suite at Lake Edge Cottages in Lakefield– so do dine out for a good cause on Wednesday, April 23!
Restaurants participating in A Taste for Life 2008
Backtalk Café 705-924-2166 (Warkworth)
Burnham Mansion 705-740-2553 (Peterborough)
Capers Restaurant 705-653-5262 (Campbellford)
Charlotte Anne's Restaurant 705-742-2944 ( Peterborough )
Elements Restaurant 705-876-1116 ( Peterborough )
The Great Farini Restaurant and Bar 905-885-8999 (Port Hope)
Hot Belly Mama’s 705-745-3544 ( Peterborough )
Karma’s Café 705-748-5451 ( Peterborough )
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant 705-742-1559 ( Peterborough )
Saporito Italian Restaurant 705-748-4591 ( Peterborough )
Rare Grill House 705-742-3737 ( Peterborough )
Splice Restaurant and Lounge 705-749-9315 ( Peterborough )
St. Veronus Café and Tap Room 705-743-5714 ( Peterborough )
The Thirsty Loon Pub 705-652-1812 (Lakefield)
Zest Bar & Bistro 905-885-7200 (Port Hope)
Corporate sponsors for A Taste for Life 2008 are CHEX Television, 980am Kruz and The Wolf 101.5FM radio, The Peterborough Examiner, Saturn of Peterborough, Twohey’s Furniture, AON Inc., and Lake Edge Cottages.
April 19, 2008
April 19 - Trent/Fleming Queer Dance
Trent-Fleming Queer Dance" on Saturday, April 19 at 10:00pm.
Event: Trent-Fleming Queer Dance
"Come out to the last Queer dance of the semester!"
What: Night of Mayhem
Host: Trent Pride
When: Saturday, April 19 at 10:00pm
Where: Gordon Best Theatre
(Upstairs at the Only Cafe on Hunter St. Peterborough)
Trent Pride and FAQS (Fleming Association of Queer Students) are hosting.
This will be an all ages event, the cover will be $5 at the door, and the dance will run from 10PM-2AM. Sheena has graciously offered to DJ our event.
April 07, 2008
April 7 - Queer Town Hall Meeting
Queer Town Hall Meeting - a GLBT Community Mobilization Meeting in response to hate crimes, harassment and discrimination in the city of Peterborough
Monday, April 7, 2008
7-9 pm
Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer Street North (downstairs) in Peterborough
Join us to voice your concerns about safety in the city and to learn about the development of the Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service Liaison Program with the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
For a poster for this event please click HERE
March 29, 2008
March 29 - Paris at Sunrise Dinner
PARIS AT SUNRISE
For poster click HERE
Enjoy dinner with other Rainbow community members
Saturday, March 29, 2008
6:00 PM
Sunrise Café
Corner of Hunter and Aylmer St., Peterborough
$30 per person
Menu:
Chef’s Salad with Croissant
Your Choice of :
Beef Bourgignon
Chicken Vol-au-Vent
Sunrise French Vegetarian Crepe
French Pastry
Tea, Coffee or Juice
Price includes dinner, taxes, gratuity and a $5.00 donation for the
Rainbow Service Organization and Rainbow Youth Coalition
Get your tickets early, seating is limited
Advance ticket sales only (to March 21)
Tickets can be purchased at PARN or
by contacting Shirley at 799-5278 or srswitzer@persona.ca
March 08, 2008
March 8 - Women's Day Party
SATURDAY MARCH 8/08 NATIONAL WOMENS DAY PARTY!!!!!!
10pm/no cover/DJ CHEERY NOBEL(AKA MISHA)
THE SAPPHIRE ROOM/19+
March 07, 2008
March 7 - Film: for the BIBLE tells me so
for the BIBLE tells me so
To download the poster click HERE
A film by DANIEL KARSLAKE
Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships?
This award-winning documentary brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture.
Thursday, March 6 at 7pm
Peterborough Public Library Auditorium
Discussion & Refreshments to follow
Suggested donation: $5
Proceeds benefit PARN
Sponsored by the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough and Affirm United
For more information, contact:
Rev. Julie Stoneberg
Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough
705-741-0968, unitarianchurch@cogeco.net
www.puf.ca
March 01, 2008
March 1 - Divatropolis: drag show & dance
March 1st/Divatropolis/drag show & dance
FABBOOLICIOUS pro.& THE DANCE present
ANOTHER SPECIAL CLUB NIGHT
SAT/MARCH 1st
doors @ 9:30pm/5$cover @THE GORDONBEST THEATER
(over the Only Cafe on Hunter St. West)
"DIVATROPOLIS"
drag show & Dance
featuring DIVALICIOUS,,,Miss C.J. & EDNA
the xXx sounds of TAMMY 12STEP & METRO RETRO
show @ 10pm////Djs 2 Follow
February 24, 2008
Feb 24 - PFLAG Awards Deadline
Call for National Award Nominees
Deadline February 24, 2008
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Send National Award Nominations to:
Email: execdirector@pflagcanada.ca
Website: www.pflagcanada.ca/champions
Please Circulate Widely
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We all know someone, who in their own way is inspiring people to grow in their understanding and acceptance of sexual and gender diversity. Whether that person’s contribution is made in a lecture hall, or in how they live, they are truly a Champion and they are changing society for all of us, one person at a time!
Think for a moment. Who are the Champions in your community? Who has helped you become more accepting of other people...or perhaps, of yourself?
We are asking you to help us celebrate our unsung heroes and raise money for support and education programs offered through PFLAG Canada.
Who are the Champions in your life? PFLAG Canada wants to know and we are offering you two ways to get involved!
NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM
Deadline February 24, 2008
Participate for free. (One way you can get involved)
If you wish to nominate a person or organization for national honours, simply send us a letter explaining why your nominee deserves to win. If they are selected, we will ask for your assistance in informing them.
Who makes a good national candidate? Anyone who demonstrates courage, passion, dedication and/or the ability to overcome adversity. This description is intended to include a wide range of candidates because in the effort to overcome prejudice, anyone can be a Champion. Nominees of all ages are welcome.
Entries must be submitted no later than Sunday, February 24, 2008. There is no cost to nominate a National Champion and more than one person may be chosen, so please enter as many candidates as you wish.
Send a letter nominating a National Champion: execdirector@pflagcanada.ca.
Get to know PFLAG Canada’s 2007 National Champions: www.pflagcanada.ca/newsletter/en/connections0703.pdf
HONOUR A PERSONAL CHAMPION
(A second way to get involved)
Who has helped you become more understanding of sexual and gender diversity – to be more accepting of other people…or perhaps, of yourself?
Donate $10 to PFLAG Canada and post your Champion’s first name, along with a supportive message on our Wall of Champions. A card will arrive by mail so you can send special thanks to your Champion. All proceeds will be used to support programs offered through PFLAG Canada and its Chapter and Contact network. All donations are tax-deductible in Canada. Charitable Registration# 864483276RR0001.
Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, partners, spouses, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, teachers, employers, co-workers, friends, allies, colleagues: Prejudice that disadvantages just one person, holds back an entire community. Courage that moves a heart to change, can lift an entire nation.
Honour a personal Champion and support PFLAG Canada: www.pflagcanada.ca/champions
Preview the Champion’s Card: http://www.pflagcanada.ca/champions/card.pdf
Please contact me if you have any questions.
With thanks for your support,
Cherie MacLeod
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Cherie MacLeod
PFLAG Canada Executive Director
1633 Mountain Road, Box 29211
Moncton, NB E1B 9M4
Tel: (506) 869-8191
1-888-530-6777
PFLAG Canada Toll-Free Support
1-888-530-6777 (English)
1-888-530-6483 (French)
1-888-822-9494 (Gender Identity Support - English)
web site: www.pflagcanada.ca
February 16, 2008
Feb 16 - MELT! - Spoken Word and Dance
Got the post-Valentines blues? Wish winter was over?
Well come on out to MELT and tell us about it and then dance the night away!
Event: MELT - a Spoken Word and Dance event! - Click HERE for the cool event poster!
When: Saturday February 16 from 9pm to 2am
- Spoken Word Open Stage 9pm to 10pm
- Dance with DJ Jarret 10pm to 2am
Jarret rocked the 2007 Pride Dance so the music will be great!
Where: Market Hall (336 George St. North, Peterborough)
All ages event - alcohol served with proof of age of majority only!
Only $5 entry fee (pay once and you can come and go all evening)
If you are interested in performing in the spoken word portion of the evening or want more information contact rick@rainbowservice.org
This event is co-sponsored by:
Rainbow Service Organization (RSO)
Rainbow Youth Coalition (RYC)
PARN Your community AIDS Resource Network
Any proceeds from this event go to funding the programs of RSO and RYC
February 14, 2008
Feb 14 - Poetry Slam @ The Spill
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 14th @ the spill
The Slam in January was such a roaring success, we've decided to celebrate. With the help of the Trent Queer Collective, we'll be bringing you a very special round of the Peterborough Poetry Slam at The Spill! Poetry, sex, heartbreak, hilarity and a dance party for a monumental Valentine's shindig.
Twelve poets sign up for the first round of the evening. Six poets will move onto the second round, and there will be a final round of the judge's favourite three poets of the night.
Points will be given for turning the judges on and breaking their hearts. Bring your three sexiest and/or most heartwrenching poems.
Following the slam, Kay Pettigrew and DJ WHO to dance the night away!
Included in the deal: appearances of your favourite judge of the year, local heartthrob judges and other very special guests.
Sign-up at 7:30. Show at 8. Show up early to get in and find a seat! PWYC.
http://peterboroughpoetryslam.blogspot.com
An event proud to be part of this year's Self-Love Week
A monumental thanks to the Trent Queer Collective.
February 13, 2008
Feb 13 - Free Workshops, Book Release, Reading from "Stealing Nasreen"
Critically acclaimed author and therapist, Farzana Doctor, is visiting Peterborough on Wednesday February 13th, 2008. Farzana will be conducting two workshops and doing a public reading from her recently published novel, Stealing Nasreen.
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008:
12:30 to 2:00 PM: Hobbs Library, Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., Peterborough
FREE WORKSHOP: Writing Workshop for People from Marginalized Communities.
This experiential, relaxed workshop will cover issues such as barriers and the ways we can nourish our writing practice, as well as the complexities of writing about our own marginalized communities. Open to women, people of colour, queer and trans people, Indigenous peoples, differently abled people, working class people, etc.
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
3:00 to 4:30 PM: Hobbs Library, Sadleir House, 751 George St. N., Peterborough
FREE WORKSHOP: Self Care for Queer and Trans Communities in the Context of Oppression - Talking about How We Cope and Resist
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
5:30 to 7:00 PM: Senior Common Room, Scott House, Traill College, 310 London St., Peterborough
BOOK RELEASE AND PUBLIC READING: Stealing Nasreen
-copies of Stealing Nasreen will be available for purchase-
Farzana Doctor, MSW, RSW, is a consultant and trainer specializing in diversity issues and clinical issues relating to working with marginalized populations. She is also psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in working with individuals and couples from an anti-oppression perspective. She has co-authored books, book chapters and articles on working with LGBT people with substance use and depression concerns, and counseling lesbian and bisexual women of colour. She has been an instructor at the University of Toronto and Ryerson Faculties of Social Work. She co-produced a documentary video for South Asian LGBT families, and authored a novel, Stealing Nasreen (Inanna Publications, 2007). An activist since she was a girl, she has participated in many campaigns against poverty, homelessness, war, and violence against women. She received her Master in Social Work at Carlton University in 1993.
Presented and supported by the TQC, PARN, Canadian Studies Program, Community and Race Relations Committee of Peterborough, the New Canadians Centre, the Trent Women's Centre, OPIRG-Peterborough.
For more info, contact Anu at aradhaverma@gmail.com
February 11, 2008
Feb 11-16 Self-Love Week
Self-Love Week
Self-Love Week: Feb 11 to Feb 16
Trent Women’s Centre, Trent Queer Collective and OPIRG is once again bring you Self-Love Week packed with workshops, events, film and performances. This year highlights include Menstruation Workshop, Anatomy of Pleasure Workshop, Fat Activism 101, Film Screening of Short Bus, Bowling Night, Workshops and Readings by Faranza Doctor. Come meet us when we table at Wenjack on Tuesday Feb 12 and Wednesday Feb 13. We will be giving out buttons, valentines, safe sex kits, our Women's self-rep paper and selling diva cups. For more info, contact info@ trentwomenscentre.ca
Monday, Feb 11
Anatomy of Pleasure Workshop
4.30 PM: Morton Reading Room, Champlain College
It's the anatomy lessons that high school never provided. Come out to learn and talk about our bodies and the wonderful things they can do. All genders welcome. Hosted by Trent Women’s Centre
Wednesday, February 13
Creative Writing Workshop
12:30 to 2:00 PM: @ Hobbs Library, Sadleir House, 751 George St. N
Free Writing Workshop facililated by Faranza Doctor for People from Marginalized Communities. This experiential, relaxed workshop will cover issues such as barriers and the ways we can nourish our writing practice, as well as the complexities of writing about our own marginalized communities. Open to women, people of colour, queer and trans people, Indigenous peoples, differently abled people, working class people, etc. Hosted by Trent Queer Collective
Self-Care Workshop
3:00 to 4:30 PM: Hobbs Library, Sadleir House, 751 George St. N.
Free Workshop facilitated by Faranza Doctor on Self Care for Queer and Trans Communities in the Context of Oppression - Talking about How We Cope and Resist. Hosted by Trent Queer Collective
Public Reading and Book Release: Stealing Nasreen
5:30 to 7:00 PM: Senior Common Room, Scott House, Traill College
Critically acclaimed author and therapist, Farzana Doctor doing a public reading from her recently published novel, Stealing Nasreen. Copies of novel will be available for purchase. Hosted by Trent Queer Collective
Film Screening: Shortbus
7.00 PM: Sadleir House Lecture Room
John Cameron Mitchell’s SHORTBUS explores the lives of several emotionally challenged characters as they navigate the comic and tragic intersections between love and sex in and around a modern-day underground salon. A sex therapist who has never had an orgasm, a dominatrix who is unable to connect, a gay couple who are deciding whether to open up their relationship, and the people who weave in and out of their lives, all converge on a weekly gathering called Shortbus. Presented by OPIRG, Women’s Centre and TQC
Thursday, 14 Feb
Bleeding out: A workshop on Menstruation
11.00 to 2.00 PM: Common Room (Upstairs), Sadleir House (751 George St. N.)
Discuss your own menstrual experiences in a caring, confidential and open environment. Learn how to make DIY pads and how to use menstrual cups. Experience menopause and holistic alternatives to menstrual "problems". Deconstruct traditional and socially constructed views of menstruation. Love your body, Love your blood. Hosted by Trent Women’s Centre and OPIRG
Poetry Slam and Dance
7.30 PM: The Spill Coffee Bar (414 George St. N.)
Peterborough’s monthly poetry slam, For more information, and past news and pictures, visit peterboroughpoetryslam.blog.com
Friday, 15 Feb
Bowling for Self-Love
7:00 to 9:00 PM: Peterborough Bowlerama (845 Chemong Rd)
Join Transmission and Trent Queer Collective for a fun night of bowling. Meet at 6.30 at Scott House (Traill College) to walk to the bowling place together. $5 per person (ten pin). Hosted by Transmission and Trent Queer Collective
Saturday, 16 Feb
Fat Activism 101
3.30 to 5.00 PM: Peterborough Public Library, Auditorium.
Fat activism is a unique approach to talking about size acceptance; it explores how bodies exist in a continuum, how and why the media favours some bodies over others, and how that affects the way individuals feel about themselves. Fat activism attempts to unravel the reasons why it can sometimes be so difficult to feel beautiful in our own skin, and help more and more people break down the barriers to healthy self-esteem. Fat Activism seeks to educate the public by providing positive images of fat people and deconstructing the myth that fat people are necessarily lazy, stupid, ugly, unhappy, asexual and don't/can't dance.
Join members of the Fat Femme Mafia discussion that explores what Fat Activism is, why it exists and what it hopes to achieve. You will have the opportunity to engage in the discussion, ask questions and make comments. Participants will receive a mini tool guide for doing their own body activism. Hosted by OPIRG and Women's Events Planning Committee.
MELT! - Spoken Word and Dance
Market Hall (336 George St. N.)
9.00 to 10 M: Spoken Word Open Stage
10.00 PM to 2AM: Dance with DJ Jarrett
Got the post-Valentines blues? Wish winter was over? Well come on out to MELT and tell us about it and then dance the night away! Pride Dance so the music will be great! 5 entry, All ages event - alcohol served with proof of age of majority.
If you are interested in performing in the spoken word portion of the evening or want more information contact rick@rainbowservice.org. Please spread the word and bring your friends! Any proceeds from this event will go to funding programs of the Rainbow Service Organization and the Rainbow Youth Coalition
February 09, 2008
Feb 9 - Dance at Gordon Best
Gordon Best Theatre upstairs at the Only (on Hunter St. in Ptbo)
Saturday at 10pm
February 01, 2008
Feb 1 - TQC Art Show and Sale
TQC ART SHOW and SALE (sale is optional!)
Any visual art medium is welcome in the theme “Learning To Be Me: A Look at Intersecting Identities”. All Queer, Questioning, and Allied artists are welcome to submit work!
For more info: http://www.trentqueercollective.ca
January 25, 2008
Jan 25 thru 27 - Traveling World Community Film Festival
The 4th Annual Traveling World Community Film Festival (Peterborough) runs from January 25 through 27th, 2008
For all the details and to download the festival program (pdf format) go to this link:
http://www.quidnovis.com/filmfest/
This year there are 4 LGBT related films in the festival (details below). "Invisible Son" and "Red Without Blue" were both screened at the Film Festival of Pride held last year in association with Peterborough Pride.
Documenting Issues Facing Queer Youth in the Peterborough Area
Friday January 25 at 5:30 (Market Hall)
Released: 2007 Canada
Film Length: 15 minutes
Directors: The Queer Youth Community and their Allies
This film explores the issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth in our community. See what members of the queer community have to say and discover just how important the "Pride Celebrations" really is. This local documentary has been written, filmed and directed by the queer youth community and their allies in Peterborough. It is intended to helps us all understand, what can be done to fight homophobia in our front yards.
Two-Spirited
Saturday Jan 26th, 2:15pm (Ptbo Public Library)
Released: 2007 Canada
Film Length: 6min
Director: Sharon A. Desjarlais
TWO-SPIRITED is the empowering story of Rodney “Geeyo” Poucette’s shattering encounter with prejudice and his journey to overcome it. As a two-spirited person (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered), Geeyo hasn't always been so readily accepted in some aboriginal communities. In August 2000, Geeyo registered as a dancer in the Kamloopa Powwow under the Jingle Dress category—a category normally reserved for women. After competing, an elder discovered that Geeyo was, in fact, a man and took away his championship. Deeply humiliated, he stopped dancing. Two-Spirited people were once respected and honoured for their spiritual gifts, his grandma reminded him. The Jingle Dress Dance is his gift.
Invisible Son
Saturday January 26 at 2:15 (Ptbo Public Library)
Released: 2005 Canada
Film Length: 11 minutes
Directors: Ed Lee
A short film about a young man's struggle to come to terms with his cultural heritage and sexuality through a letter to his parents.
Sponsor: Affirmed United, Rainbow Service Organization & Trent Queer Collective
Red Without Blue
Saturday January 26 at 2:15 (Ptbo Public Library)
Released: 2006 USA
Film Length: 74 minutes
Directors: Brooke Sebold, Benita Sills, & Todd Sills
An artistic and groundbreaking portrayal of gender, identity, and the unswerving bond of twinship despite transformation.
An honest portrayal of a family in turmoil, Red Without Blue follows a pair of identical twins as one of them takes the painful steps from male to female. Following events over a period of three years, the film documents the twins and their parents, examining the Farleys' struggle to redefine their family.
Awards include Audience Choice Award, Slamdance Film festival; Jury Award, Best Documentary, San Francisco LGBT Film Festival; Audience Choice Award, Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival; Festival Directors Award, SilverLake Film Festival.
Sponsors: Affirmed United, Rainbow Service Organization, Trent Queer Collective
December 13, 2007
Dec 13 - PARN Holiday Social
PARN (Your community AIDS Resource Network)
Holiday Social
Thursday, December 13, 4:00-6:30pm
159 King Street, Suite 302
Bring yourself and your holiday spirit!
(after 5pm, press 06 on the entry panel to be let in)
December 06, 2007
Dec 6 - GENDER (IN)JUSTICE: A FEMINIST LEGAL ISSUES SYMPOSIUM
GENDER (IN)JUSTICE: A FEMINIST LEGAL ISSUES SYMPOSIUM
Please join us on December 6th, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada, for an afternoon of critical dialogue on legal issues affecting women in Canada today. The symposium will open with a performance by celebrated Canadian musician Faith Nolan, and feature spoken word performances by local artists throughout. Free refreshments will be provided by the Seasoned Spoon Café. Members of the Trent community and general public are invited to attend this free event.
DATE: Thursday, December 6th, 2007
TIME: 12:30-4:00 pm
LOCATION: Champlain College Senior Common Room, Trent University
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMME
12:30 pm: Welcoming remarks, presentation by the Peterborough Coalition Against Poverty, and performance by Faith Nolan
1:00 pm: "Confronting Restorative Justice in Neo-Liberal Times: Legal and Rape Narratives in Conditional Sentencing"Dr. Gillian Balfour, Sociology Department
By conducting a thematic analysis of the legal and rape narratives in the conditional sentencing of 13 men convicted of sexually assaulting adult women in Ontario, Dr. Balfour will highlight the need for feminists to become strategically engaged in wider discussions of the implications of restorative justice.
2:00 pm: "Secular or Multicultural? Engaging with the 'Shari'a Law Debate' in Ontario"
Dr. Davina Bhandar, Canadian Studies Department
Dr. Bhandar will demonstrate how Ontario Premier McGuinty's decision to choose secularism over 'multiculturalism' during the so-called 'Shari'a Law Debates' was organized through the context of the ideology of the 'War on Terror,' and will examine the repercussions of this debate in the context of an anti-racist, feminist practice.
3:00 pm: "Who Should Determine Who is an Indian: The Creator or the Federal Government?"Valarie Waboose, Ph.D. candidate, Indigenous Studies Department
Ms. Waboose will recount the legal battle that was forged by Aboriginal women in the 1970s and 80s, particularly by Sandra Lovelace, for the right to claim their birthright and the rights that flow from it. She will then explain how Bill C-31, which was supposed to rectify the problems they had identified in the Indian Act, continues to treat Aboriginal women in a discriminatory manner.
Financial support for the symposium is generously provided by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Native Studies, Trent University's Canadian Studies and Women's Studies Departments, the Peterborough Women's Events Committee, and Students Interrogating Canada.
Dec 6 - Candle Light Vigil
Please join us……..
For a Candle Light Vigil
To commemorate the 14 young women murdered
December 6, 1989
And to reflect on women and children killed daily due to domestic violence.
Thursday December 6, 2007
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sadleir House Lecture Hall
There will be a film exploring international perspectives on violence against women. Following the film, there will be a discussion lead by Paula Butler Professor of Women’s Studies at Trent University.
Food and Refreshments following vigil
December 05, 2007
Dec 5 - Gender Waves @ The Spill
Wednesday December 5th
Gender Waves
8:00pm @ the Spill (414 Goerge St. N., Peterborough)
Performances by Faith Nolan, Evalyn Parry and more!
$5.00 or PWYC
Dec 5 - Focus Group for Men that have sex with Men
FOCUS GROUP - Looking for a Few Good Men
We need your input. Come join us for Pizza and a Conversation about our Community. Gay, Bisexual, Queer Transmen, and other Men Who Have Sex With Men...Join us to talk about
• Health
• Sexual health
• Testing for HIV/STIs
• Community
• Social Lives
• Homophobia
• Families
• Other Concerns You Have
December 5th, 6:00—8:00
302—159 King Street, Peterborough
Pizza will be provided!
call Owen or Stephanie at PARN
to sign up.
email—owen@parn.ca
705.749.9110
800.361.2895
We want to hear from men about their experiences living in our community, the barriers they still experience due to their sexuality, and how they feel about sexual health, general health, testing for HIV and other STIs, their social lives, etc. We will be using this information from this focus group to develop programs that better meet the needs of men around their sexual health. We will also use this information to strengthen the quality of our partnerships and focus future community development.
December 01, 2007
Dec 1 - WORLD AIDS DAY
December 1st is World AIDS Day
The fight to end this scourge of humanity continues....
For local events and volunteer opportunities (Red Ribbon Campaign and others) contact PARN Your Community AIDS Resource Network via email at getinfo@parn.ca , by phone at 749-9110, or go to their website at www.parn.ca.
Red Ribbon Campaign (November 30 and December 1st, 2007)
Over 100 volunteers canvass at a variety of sites throughout the four counties by offering red ribbons to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. In 2006, over $7,500 was raised. For more information, contact Suzanne at suzanne@parn.ca
For ideas about what you can do to make a difference in the global fight against HIV/AIDS go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation website at www.stephenlewisfoundation.org
Stephen Lewis' Speech at the launch of the GIVE-A-DAY TO WORLD AIDS 2007 Campaign
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
The Give-A-Day campaign is, as you all now know, an inspired fund-raising initiative to counter the human toll of the AIDS pandemic.
For the Foundation, and the work that we do in well over a hundred projects in 15 countries — distributing in the last four years some seventeen million dollars, with millions more in process — it has been a godsend to have the growing revenue from Give-A-Day, channeling hundreds of thousands of additional dollars into the quest for survival and hope in Africa.
The money reaches orphans; so many children beset by loneliness, fear and the inexplicable, bewildering sense of loss. It reaches grandmothers, it reaches vast groups of people living with AIDS, it reaches women who desperately need palliative care, it reaches those who need food and shelter and school fees and income generating projects. It transforms whole communities.
But for the Foundation, it does something else, something that is rarely acknowledged, but is of huge importance. Your contributions, through Give-A-Day, help to compensate the home-based care workers, overwhelmingly women, who look after the sick and the dying, the orphans and vulnerable children, all of whom would otherwise languish in an agony of isolation.
Caregivers in Africa are women who cannot tolerate the suffering that surrounds them, and devote their own time to lessening others’ pain. There is a tendency, in the world of AIDS, to characterize these women as volunteers. But they’re not “volunteers” as the western world defines that term. They are not philanthropists who have chosen to forego payment because they have resources to share. No one automatically offers payment. And yet, these desperately poor women, witnesses to the suffering of the sick and orphaned, feel obliged to help, even knowing that their sacrifices will plunge them deeper into poverty. They do all of their own family work, a multitude of tasks, and then they somehow find time — God alone knows how they find the time — to spend their days tending to the needs of others. They keep families and communities alive and breathing and coping.
Over the last five years, I’ve accompanied hundreds of these incredible women to an infinite number of homes, as they dispense food, and drugs, and ointment, and gently bathe their clients, and soothe their clients, and clean the home, and make sure there’s water, and gather the wood, and play with the children and make certain that, somehow, every child gets to school. It’s a monumental task, and they do it several times a day.
We at the Foundation, thinking about today, November 13th, and this moment in the life of the Give-A-Day campaign, decided to canvass a number of our projects, in several countries, to see how they handled the compensation of these incredible caregivers. These were all projects that do home-based care, and fully understand the need to acknowledge and compensate the work that is done. But for many of them, the financial constraints are just too great. So what do they do? They try to cover transportation costs, they provide T-shirts, they throw a year-end party, they occasionally distribute food, they help, when they can, with drugs when the caregivers themselves are ill. But nothing would make the projects happier than to provide compensation.
And some of them do. We have projects in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and South Africa, addressing the entire panoply of care and prevention and testing and counseling … projects that attempt to pay a living wage.
Just think about it for a moment. Suppose your income were such that you could contribute $200 to Give-A-Day; that would be the equivalent of a full month’s pay, at the level of a living wage, for one Home-Based Caregiver. Let me repeat: a full month’s pay, at the level of a living wage for one Home-Based Caregiver. And if that caregiver saw an average of five clients a day, many of them of course repeatedly seen every week, and often with some children in the family, it would mean that the lives of at least a hundred people are touched over the course of the month.
You can’t imagine how it changes lives for the better. The clients hang on the sounds of the approaching footsteps of the caregivers. Frail bodies turn towards the door, a smile envelops the face, hope springs to the eyes.
Every visit I’ve witnessed is a testament to a mutual generosity of spirit. I can’t tell you how moving it is.
The world talks about the ties that bind. These heroic caregivers bind together whole societies. Their work is indispensable. The money they earn keeps them going, gives them self-respect, says their work is important. And then the money gets ploughed back into the community, into the food and the shelter and the clothing that their own families need. It makes it possible, for example, to tend to the mounting numbers of orphan children and grand-children.
No one should underestimate the power of Give-A-Day. Every dollar raised is a blow to the pandemic. And if AIDS is to be defeated, it will happen at community level, drawing on the astonishing resilience of the grassroots, especially the women who embrace the vulnerable with both courage and love.
That is the mandate and the object of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
November 30, 2007
Dec 1 - Behind the Pandemic Workshop
Behind the Pandemic Workshop
Saturday, December 1 2007, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Sadlier House Lecture Hall (751 George St. North, Peterborough)
The workshop is hosted and facilitated by Owen McEwen and Stephanie Carter
of the Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN). Sponsors of the event are
OPIRG and PARN.
The 3 to 4 hour workshop allows participants to engage in discussion about
HIV/AIDS in particular regions of the world. Simultaneously, teams of
participants take part in a continuous timed challenge which will be
discussed and reviewed in a debriefing session at the end. This event is
open to all members of the Trent and Peterborough community who are
interested, however, there is a limit of 40 participants.
Those interested should RSVP by e-mail at lebogangmothibatsela@trentu.ca , or by telephone 705 772 4655.
Organized by OPIRG
November 20, 2007
Nov 20/21/22 - Transgender Day of Remembrance
Celebrate and Honor the lives of Transgender victims of violence
November 20th, 2007
Guest Speaker and Candlelight Vigil
City Hall, Peterborough
7:00 pm - in the lobby– Speaker, Caleb Nault
Topic: “Accessing Health Services and Other Basic Rights”
8:00 pm - on the steps - Candlelight Vigil
followed by a question and answer discussion opportunity facilitated by Caleb Nault
November 21, 2007
Film Night
Sadlier House, Lecture Hall (across from Alternative Resource Library)
7:00 pm - “Ma vie en rose” (My Life in Pink)
November 22, 2007
GenderTalk
Sadlier House, Lecture Hall (across from Alternative Resource Library)
7:00 pm – Gender Talk (an interactive discussion)
Events proudly sponsored by:
Trent Queer Collective, Transmission, Trent Women’s Centre
OPIRG and Rainbow Service Organization
October 27, 2007
Oct 27 - Women's Haloween Dance
WOMEN'S HALLOWEEN DANCE
WHEN---SAT.OCT.27
WHERE-----LIONS COMMUNITY CENTRE
WHAT TIME?---DOORS OPEN AT 8:00PM------DANCE UNTIL 1:00AM
COST?--$ 8.OO PER PERSON
DOOR PRIZES-----PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME
COME OUT AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!!!
347 BURNHAM ST. PETERBOROUGH
SEE YOU THERE!!!!
Oct 27 - RSO MasQUEERade Party and Dance
RSO is having a MasQUEERade party and Dance!
Saturday October 27
SSFC—Steele Centre
9pm—2am
Age of Majority Event
(Identification Required By All)
Doors open 8.15pm
$5 wearing a costume; $10 without costume
Best Costume Contest
CLICK HERE for Map to Steele Centre (on Fleming Brealey Campus)
Chartered public transit EXPRESS bus available to safely
take patrons to downtown public transit bus
terminal leaving SSFC at 1am
(THIS SERVICE IS FREE THANKS TO RSO!).
October 17, 2007
Oct 17-31 - Giving Women Power Over AIDS - Traveling Photo Exhibit
Giving Women Power Over AIDS - A Traveling Photo Exhibit on Women and HIV/AIDS – showing in Cobourg & Lindsay
This museum quality exhibit provides a compelling, visual narrative of the story of Ruth, a mother dying of AIDS, and her child, Martha, one of the 11 million children orphaned by AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa . The exhibit also speaks of women’s particular vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and new technologies that may help women take control of their sexual health. This provocative story breaks through the mind-numbing statistics and provides health information that is useful everywhere.
Cobourg: Oct. 17, 18, 19 & 22 8:30-4pm, open until 7pm on Oct. 18 at Cobourg District Collegiate East, 335 King St. East
*In partnership with Horizons of Friendship
Lindsay: October 25th - 31st, 2007 at the Ross Memorial Hospital Rotunda
*In partnership with Cambridge Street United Church and Ross Memorial Hospital Opening Reception: Thursday, Oct. 25 6-8:30pm with guest speaker at 7pm. Claudia, an HIV+ mother and Hispanic woman will speak on the similar issues facing women living with HIV in Canada and in Africa .
For more information, contact Suzanne at PARN: 1-800-361-2895 X23 or Suzanne@parn.ca
Financial support for this exhibit was generously provided by the Kawartha Credit Union.
Community Resource Coordinator
PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network
159 King St., Suite 302, Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8
705-749-9110 or 800-361-2895
September 24, 2007
Sept 24 - Info on Proposed new Voting System
Ontario Election
Peterborough supporters of Proportional Representation present
An information evening on the New Voting System As recommended by the Ontario Citizens Assembly
Guest speaker
Larry Gordon
President, Fair Vote Canada
Learn how the Mixed Member Proportional system works and how it can make your vote count and provide fairer representation.
This is your opportunity to become informed on the issue and the process so that your vote on the Referendum on October 10th can help make political history
Where: Peterborough Library -345 Aylmer St.
When: Monday September 24th 7pm
Bring a friend!!
September 23, 2007
Sept 23 - AIDS Walk for Life
An amazing event locally held in Lindsay and Peterborough to support the work of PARN Your Community AIDS Resource Network. This year you can even pledge online (sooo easy!)
Go to: AIDS Walk for Life for all the details!
See you there!
September 19, 2007
Sept 20 - Take Back The Night
Take Back the Night
Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m.
March and rally, starting at Victoria Park
Refreshments & Open stage following at St. Pauls Church (corner of Murray & Water)
For more information call Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre at 748-5901.
Also - for those in the Lindsay area - Lindsay has joined with the Peterborough Take Back The Night event. There will be a bus leaving Lindsay at 6:15 PM, Thur. Sept. 20th. For further information please call Women's Resources at 878-4285.
September 12, 2007
Sept 12-16: PETERBOROUGH PRIDE 2007!
This year the theme for PRIDE is "COME AS YOU ARE!"
You are what you are so come out and show it!
For all the details please click on this link:
Peterborough Pride 2007 - Come As You Are!
August 19, 2007
Aug 19 - HIV/AIDS Stephen Lewis Fundraiser
HIV/AIDS in Africa – 2nd Community Fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation
Sunday, August 19th, 2007, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Silver Bean Cafe, Millennium Park , 100 King Street Peterborough, Ontario
A community fundraiser with all proceeds going towards the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
A benefit concert will be held in the evening by a local folk artist Aengus Finnan. A community auction with local goods and services will be hosted by well known local auctioneer Keith Monk. Catering will be done by local restaurants and the Silver Bean Cafe will be donating their profits during the event.
There will be an array of speakers from both the Stephen Lewis Foundation and local groups supporting the SLF.
This wonderful community event is free ... but make sure you bring your wallet for auction items and donations!
Also, please bring a lawnchair as formal seating is limited.
For more information, please contact Andrea or Michael VanDerHerberg: H - 742 2811, Café – 749 0535, W – 755 5045 / michael.vanderherberg@ontario.ca
To learn more about this and other opportunities to contribute to this important cause go CLICK HERE
August 03, 2007
Aug 3-6: Affirm United Conference
Affirm United
2007 Conference & Annual Meeting
Celebrating 25 years
Aug 3—6, 2007
St Andrew’s United Church
441 Rubidge St
Peterborough, ON K9H 4E4
Theme Facilitator:
Rt. Rev. David Giuliano.
“Never Doubt…
that a small group of thoughtful concerned
citizens can change the world”
…. Margaret Mead
Conference Registration Form - Click this link:
http://www.affirmunited.ca/Neverdoubt07.pdf
Registration includes all fees, meals and snacks
They have chosen Margaret Mead’s famous quote as the basis for this year’s conference theme because it captures, for us, the importance of the actions of a few individuals who risked so much to form Affirm 25 years ago. For many, it did “change the world”. Because of the experiences, wisdom, fears and dreams of a small group of concerned people, a seed was planted in Montreal in 1982. It grew to be Affirm United. Affirm United/S’affirmer ensemble … working together for the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the United Church of Canada and in society.
Come
…to relive our history
… to share in who we are
...to step into our future
Special Features of Our Conference
- Archives Room displaying and gathering items of Affirm United history. Please bring your photos and memories. We will scan and return before you leave.
- Book Display and Sales (Kingston Presbytery Resource Centre)
- Awesome Celebratory Banquet (Terry Head “Chef Extraordinaire” and friends)
- “Sale by Donation” of loved and gently-used books. (Bring GLBT books, spiritual books and resources, we’ll sell them and donate proceeds to charity.)
- Worship at St Andrew’s: All are invited to join our congregation for a memorable Worship Service on Sun morning at 11am, led by our Joanna MacQuarrie, with contributions from the moderator and other conference participants.
- Lots of Music: Bring your instruments.
- Decorate Our Celebration: Bring your T-shirts (GLBT/Affirm/Pride) and your banners.
Theme Facilitators
David Giuliano is the 39th Moderator of The United Church of Canada. Although raised in cities, for the past 20 years he has served in Marathon, a northern Ontario, resource-industry town on the shore of Lake Superior. He is a Spiritual Director, writer and taught in the Ontario Jubilee Program for Spiritual Direction. David is married to Pearl and they have two children, Jeremiah and Naomi.
Jessie Negropontes and Chris Giffin, two young adults, friends since meeting at Naramata in 2002, partners in mission and travellers together, are touring Canada in 2007, to reimagine “mission” for the UCC, to be radical disciples, connecting the stories of the exploited and persecuted, and those
outside the affluent centre of today’s empire. For more details visit
www.thegoproject.ca. Encountering the Holy on the Journey. David, Chris and
Jessie will provide leadership as we creatively explore together our past, present and future, both as individuals and as a community. Through expressive arts - music, drama, visual arts and spoken word - we will celebrate, honour and discern 25 Years of Affirm, Friends of Affirm, Affirming Ministries and Affirm United. This is not an event for artists but for the creative at heart – in other words, all of us.
INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW
Visit www.affirmunited.ca for full details, updates and additional
registration forms.
The ‘07 Conference is hosted by Peterborough and Area
Affirm United. For further information, contact:
Lyn Miller 705-741-4271 jamsbury@nexicom.net
July 18, 2007
July 18 - Safer Sex Workshop for Youth
Be In The Know!
Safer Sex Workshop for Queer Youth and Their Allies
Wednesday July 18th 2007
3:30 – 5:30 pm159 King Street, Suite 302
Peterborough
Condoms, lube, dams…come learn about playing safe, and the benefits of being in the know when it comes to STIs and HIV.
All queer youth and their friends (ages 14-25) are welcome to attend.
Free condoms and lube will be available.
For more information or to register for this information session please contact Stephanie at the Rainbow Youth Coalition at 705-749-9110 or 1-800-361-2895 or by email at preventionworker@parn.ca.
June 23, 2007
June 23/24 - Toronto Pride Weekend
The theme for this year's Toronto Pride celebrations is "Unstoppable!"
Pride Week actually includes events running from June 17-24th
For all the events and info go to their website http://www.pridetoronto.com/index.htm
June 20, 2007
June 20 - PARN AGM and Michael Riordon talk
PARN Your Community AIDS Resource Network - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday June 20, 5:30-6:45, Peterborough Public Library
Refreshments available. A one hour meeting followed at 7:00 by speaker
Speaker - Michael Riordon, Author of "Out Our Way", June 20, 7:00pm
Michael is renowned for his compelling book about gay and lesbian life
in rural Canada and other titles such as Eating Fire: Family Life on
the Queer Side (2002). He'll share his work and insights after PARN's
AGM at the Peterborough Public Library. Free.
For more info contact PARN at (705) 749-9110
June 16, 2007
June 16 - RSO Retro Dance Party!
A Rainbow Service Organization event!
RSO Retro Dance Party
Saturday June 16th, 2007 - 9pm to 2am
Market Hall, George Street, Peterborough
This is an Age of Majority event
$5 for members, $8 for non-members
(memberships available)
Come on out and join the fun!
Get your Pride pumping at this "pre-Toronto Pride" event
- raffles
- great music
- help support RSO
- have a great time!
Our new DJ Jeanne will be spinning the real retro you love!
June 05, 2007
June 5 - RSO Annual General Meeting and Social
Rainbow Service Organization
2007 Annual General Meeting
Tuesday June 5th, 2007 - 7pm
Peterborough Public Library
Special Guest Speaker: Peter Boullata of the Peterborough Unitarian Fellowship Church
Agenda:
Business (about 1/2 hour)
- Organization update
- Financial Report
- Election of RSO Board of Directors
- Guest Speaker
- Townhall discussion on issues
- Chance to get your 2007 RSO membership
- Social time!
Doors open at 6:15
Everyone is welcome!
Doors open at 6:15
May 17, 2007
May 17 - Queer and Questioning event at Splice
Queer and Questioning Event
Click HERE to download the event poster!
May 17th is the National Day Against Homophobia! To celebrate, PARN (with the Rainbow Service Organization) is hosting an event at Splice Bar and Lounge in Peterborough.
Do you know what were the names of all four Golden Girls? How many calories/hour do we burn during sex? Can spit transmit HIV? What government invented the Fruit Machine and what did it do?
Essential questions like these can ONLY be answered at Queer and Questioning! A fun night of trivia to be followed by music, dancing, and grooving at Splice.
Queer and Questioning Trivia -8pm - 11pm
Party/Dance - 11:00 pm
$5.00 at the door.
Splice is at 379 George St. North (downtown Peterborough)
age of majority event 19+
Saucy Prizes! Raunchy questions! Free lube, condoms,
gloves & dams! Heckling strongly encouraged!
For more info contact:
Owen McEwen -Prevention Services Coordinator
PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network
159 King St., Suite 302, Peterborough, On.,
K9J 2R8
705-749-9110 or 800-361-2895
May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia
Go to the official website for the National Day Against Homophobia for details and downloadable posters.
Also click here to check out the Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition for more info and their poster campaign.
The theme this year is "Homophobia in schools".
May 17, 2007 - Peterborough (Ontario)
Local Campaign - to be announced
Email us at rso@pipcom.com if you are planning or want to help with a local event.
April 25, 2007
April 25 - A Taste for Life - PARN fundraiser
A Taste for Life!
On Wednesday, April 25th you can dine out
to help fight the impact of HIV/AIDS in our community.
Its simple!
1. Book a table at one of many participating restaurants
for April 25th.
2. Go out for dinner with your friends and family
and have a great evening!
3. The restaurant will donate 25% of the cost of your meal
to PARN – Your Community AIDS Resource Network .
Make your reservation early to avoid missing out!
A Taste For Life is a unique fundraising event that has been helping men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS.
PARN - Your Community AIDS Resource Network will once again be holding A Taste for Life in Peterborough on Wednesday April 25th, 2007 with all proceeds going towards HIV/AIDS prevention work in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Haliburton and Northumberland counties.
Please join us on April 25th!
The following restaurants invite you:
Thank you to all participating restaurants.
Remember, reservations are strongly recommended!!
Backtalk Café 705-924-2166
9 Main Street
Warkworth
Capers Restaurant 705-653-5262
28 Bridge Street
Campbellford
Cervantes Restaurant 705-740-0667
211 Hunter Street West
Peterborough
Elements Restaurant 705-876-1116
140 King Street
Peterborough
2 seatings - reservations between 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. and after 7:45 P.M.
Hot Belly Mama’s 705-745-3544
380 George Street North
Peterborough
Karma’s Café 705-748-5451
217 Hunter Street West
Peterborough
Splice Restaurant and Lounge 705-749-9315
379 George Street North
Peterborough
St. Veronus Café and Tap Grill 705-743-5714
129 Hunter Street West
Peterborough
The Thirsty Loon Pub 705-562-1812
39 Queen Street
Lakefield
Zest Bar and Bistro 905-885-7200
64 John Street,
Port Hope
($100 advanced tickets only, with $30 tax receipt given)
For more info click this link: http://www.atasteforlife.org/peterborough
April 21, 2007
Apr 21 - "Breaking the Silence" Youth Dance
Breaking the Silence Event - Youth Dance
Saturday April 21
Sadleir House
751 George St.
7pm-12am
$5 at the door
*this is a dry event for queer youth and their allies
For more information about this event please contact:
Stephanie Carter - Prevention Services Worker
Rainbow Youth Coalition c/o PARN
705-749-9110 or 800-361-2895
April 18, 2007
Apr 18 - Day of Silence
Day of Silence
Wednesday April 18th
Student led day of action where those who support making anti-LGBT bias unacceptable in schools, take a day long vow of silence to recognize and protest the discrimination and silencing queer youth face.
For more information about this event please contact:
Stephanie Carter - Prevention Services Worker
Rainbow Youth Coalition c/o PARN
705-749-9110 or 800-361-2895
April 02, 2007
April 2 - Bridging the Gap workshop
Bridging the Gap Workshop
A skills building workshop on issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and two-spirited youth
Monday April 2, 2007
Peterborough Public Library Auditorium
345 Aylmer Street North
9:00am – 2:30pm
~ Registration ~
There is a $20 fee to attend and lunch is provided. If transportation or costs make it impossible for you to attend, please call.
To register contact PARN – Your Community AIDS Resource Network at 705.749.9110 or toll free at 1.800.361.2895
or via email at preventionworker@parn.ca
This day-long workshop is presented by the Rainbow Youth Coalition in partnership with PARN, your community AIDS Resource Network
March 25, 2007
March 25 - Screening of the Anatomy of Desire
Screening of the Anatomy of Desire
A Place of Welcome & Respect for People of All Sexual Orientations
The Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough Welcoming Congregation Task Force invites you to a documentary film screening in the presence of the director.
Sunday, March 25 at 2 PM
777 Weller Street (Beth Israel Synagogue and home of the Unitarian Fellowship).
Anatomy of Desire
What makes a person gay? What makes somebody straight? What about bisexuals? Does it matter when civil rights are concerned? What are the ethical and political implications of biological and genetic research into the origins of sexual orientation? What about the history of medical and psychiatric intervention—the idea that same-sex desire was a mental illness in need of “cure”?
Reverend Peter Boullata, the current interim minister for the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough, directed this documentary film. It was produced by the National Film Board of Canada, which explores these questions. With incisive interviews with key figures in the research and debate, Anatomy of Desire presents the debates surrounding biology, sexuality, identity and social justice.
For more information, call Paula Greenwood 740-2947 or Rev. Peter Boullata at 741-068.
February 14, 2007
Feb 14 - Rita Chiarelli at Showplace - PARN Fundraiser
"Rita Chiarelli…. A voice that can growl at her demons or soar with the angels, a gift for lyric, an ear for melody and the heart to combine them" Music Review
Rita Chiarelli in concert at Showplace - A Benefit for PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 8pm
Click here for the POSTER
Rita Chiarelli, known as the Canadian Goddess of the Blues, will share her fabulous blues style and songs from her most recent CD, Cuore: The Italian Sessions –a collection of evocative Italian love songs that is rapidly gaining notoriety. (see www.ritachiarelli.com)
Don’t wait ‘til the last minute to show your support for PARN –buy your tickets now! Book online www.showplace.org or call the Box office 705-742-SHOW or toll-free 1-866-444-2154. Reserved seating $25 of $40 (1st 3 rows)
PARN thanks Rita and our local sponsors Twohey’s Furniture, The Wolf 101.5FM, AM 980 Kruz, and CHEX Television for their generosity in supporting this event.
January 26, 2007
Jan 26-28 Traveling World Community Film Festival
The 3rd Annual Traveling World Film Festival will take place in Peterborough from January 26 to 28th.
Go to this link for all the details: http://www.quidnovis.com/filmfest/default.asp
For the schedule of films, locations and ticket purchase info download this file: TWFF 2007 Schedule
Of special interest are two queer related films:
100% Woman
Friday January 26th, 2pm , Peterborough Public Library Auditorium
Released: 2004
Film Length: 59 minutes
Director: Karen Duthie. Moving Images Distribution.
Spearker: Ruth Bramham
Michelle Dumaresq is one of B.C.'s top competitive downhill mountain bike racers. So why is there an effort afoot to oust her from the competition? Because Michelle used to be Michael and several of her competitors think that gives her an unfair advantage. '100% Woman' follows Michelle from the 2002 B.C. Cup, her first pro race, to the World Championships in Austria. Reactions range from racing superstar Missy Giove's words of support to talk of a boycott from some of the other racers. Michelle's grace, humour and passion for racing hold steadfast in the face of lost friendships and an outspoken opposition to her presence in the competition. Thought-provoking.
Sponsor: Affirm United; Rainbow Service Organization
and
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World
Sunday January 28th, 1:45 pm, Showplace
Distributor: Janet Baus, Dan Hunt, and Reid Williams.
Released: 2003
Film Length: 60 minutes
Director: John Scagliotti.
Explores the immense changes that occurred for gays, lesbians and transgender people living in the Global South. In the last decade of the 20th Century, a new heightened visibility began spreading throughout the developing world and the battles between families, fundamentalist religions, and governments around sexual and gender identity had begun. But in the West, few people knew about this historic social upheaval, until 52 men on Cairo's Queen Boat discothèque were arrested for crimes of debauchery. That explosive story focused attention to the lives and trials of gay people coming out in the developing world and the film chronicles those events.
Sponsor: Rainbow Service Organization
December 31, 2006
Dec 31 - Chris Boyd's NY Eve Bash
From Chris Boyd's Fab Studio Blog..............
NEW YEARS EVE 2006
MISS SUE is,,,,,,,,,,,,,
"BRINGING SEXY BACK"
NeW YeArS EvE 2007, 10PM-4am
$10/hOr DerVes (provided by Sue Houde St Verounus)/2 FLOORS/5 DJS,
For more info or to ReSeRvE tix email: cboyd_fabbinc@hotmail.com
THE TRASH/the bLuE rOoM
19+/style code in effect!!!
For up to date info on Chris Boyd and other cool events go to: www.fabbstudio.spaces.live.com
December 01, 2006
Dec 1 - WORLD AIDS DAY
World AIDS Day - December 1, 2006
A message from Stephen Lewis:
We’ve come to another World AIDS Day, and for the first time it’s possible to say that the pandemic is finally being confronted in Africa. And that’s quite wonderful.
But the attempt to subdue the pandemic is, predictably and appropriately, focused on treatment. This still leaves a vast and continuing human toll: grandmothers desperate for food; orphans desperate to go to school; infected women desperate for the nutritional supplements that will allow the drugs to work on ravaged bodies.
And that’s where the Foundation comes in. We remain single-mindedly focused on the grassroots; on helping at community level where people live and die.
That’s why we so urgently ask for your continued support, and thank you for all that you have done.
Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis Foundation
260 Spadina Ave., Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5T 2E4
p: 416.533.9292
f: 416.850.4910
info@stephenlewisfoundation.org
For more info or if you'd like to make a donation to the Foundation please click here.
www.stephenlewisfoundation.org
For local events and volunteer opportunities contact PARN Your Community AIDS Resource Network via email at getinfo@parn.ca , by phone at 749-9110, or go to their website at www.parn.ca
November 20, 2006
Nov 20 - Trans Day of Remembrance
Candlelight Vigil - November 20th, 7:30 pm at City Hall (George and Murray) in Peterborough
October 31, 2006
Oct 31 - FABB Zombie-a-go-go Dance
FABB Studios presents ZOMBIE a GO-GO OCT 31st 10pm, in the blue room at the Trashateria
$4 in costume 5$ without
no costume? no prob,GO TO KC COSTUME (george st&simcoe) tell them you r going to ZOMBIE A GO GO Sam and the COOL STAFF there will totally hook U up
For all the details go to:
www.fabbstudio.spaces.live.com
October 28, 2006
Oct 28 - Woman’s Halloween Dance
Woman’s Halloween Dance
See poster HERE
Place: Lion’s Community Centre, Burnham Street, Peterborough
Date: Saturday October 28, 2006
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $8.00 at the door
Best Costumes, Door Prizes & More
October 11, 2006
Oct 11 - Stephen Lewis in PTBO
Don't miss this great opportunity to hear directly from Mr. Lewis about the key issues and actions needed to make a difference in the Global HIV/AIDS pandemic. Money from ticket sales is going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Click this Link for details or see below:
THE PETERBOROUGH AIDS IN AFRICA COALITION
Press Release
September 20 2006
For Immediate Release
Spend an "Evening with Stephen Lewis" in Peterborough on October 11 2006.
The Peterborough Aids in Africa Coalition will be hosting two events on Wednesday October 11 2006 to raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
At 8:00 p.m. Mr. Lewis will be speaking about HIV/AIDS in Africa and the work of the Foundation at George St. United Church, 543 George St. N., Peterborough
Tickets for the talk at George St. United Church are $25.
Tickets are available at Titles Bookstore, 379 George St. N., Peterborough and at Speak Volumes at 446 George St. N. or, call Su Ditta at 749 9101.
"An Evening with Stephen Lewis" is a reception at 6:30 p.m. in the parish Hall of St. John's Anglican Church at 99 Brock St. in Peterborough. Tickets for the reception are $150 and include refreshments and preferred seating at the Lewis lecture.
Payments should be made to St. John's Anglican Church who will provide a $100 tax receipt for each ticket.
Tickets for both events are available at St. John's Anglican Church, George St. United Church, Titles Bookstore and Speak Volumes.
All proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation; helping to ease the pain of HIV/AIDS in Africa at the grassroots level.
The Foundation supports projects that provide care to women who are ill and struggling to survive; assists orphans and other AIDS affected children; supports heroic grandmothers who almost single-handedly care for their orphan grandchildren; and supports associations of people living with HIV/AIDS. For more information please go to the Foundation's web site: www.stephenlewisfoundation.org.
The Peterborough Aids in Africa Coalition is a non-profit group of Peterborough and area residents.
For further information, contact Colleen O'Manique of PAAC (email comanique@trentu.ca) or see the Stephen Lewis Foundation's web-site.
For ticket information/reservations contact Su Ditta at 749 9101.
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September 30, 2006
Sept 30 - Take Back the Night Events
Take Back The Night 2006 Media Release
Saturday September 30th, 2006
Open Mike 4:00pm to 5:30pm St. Paul’s Church (Murray & Water Streets)
Dinner provided 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Rally 7:00pm to 7:45pm Victoria Park
March 7:45pm to 8:45pm Victoria Park to Peterborough Lions Club
Women’s Dance 9:00pm – 1:00am (pay what you can $5-$10 suggested)
For more information call Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre at 705-748-5901
A United Way Member Agency
September 26, 2006
Sept 26 - BUSTING OUT - Breast Health Workshop
Rainbow Service Organization and
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre present
“Busting Out”
A Breast Health Workshop for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
For a poster click HERE
This FREE workshop will provide the opportunity for lesbian and bisexual women to:
• Learn about breast health, breast cancer and accessing breast health services
• Express needs, feelings and concerns regarding breast health
• Explore specific issues for lesbian and bisexual women regarding breast health
• Meet other lesbian and bisexual women and share information
• Get tips on finding lesbian and bisexual positive health care providers
Facilitator: Cheryl Dobinson, Project Coordinator
Making Us Visible: Promoting Access to Breast Health and Breast Cancer Services for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
Sherbourne Health Centre, Toronto
When: Tuesday, September 26th, 2006
Time: 7.00 - 9.00pm
Where: Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre,
Suite 102, 411 Water St., Peterborough (at Hunter St.)
Pre-registration required: Contact: Shirley @ 799-5278 or srswitzer@hotmail.com
or Karen @ 748-5901
Space is limited – Please reserve early!
This event is brought to you by the Making Us Visible
project of Sherbourne Health Centre,
which is made possible by the generous support of the
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Ontario Chapter
September 24, 2006
Sept 24 - AIDS Walk for Life and "Float Your Boat"
PARN - Your Community AIDS Resource Network is pleased to announce the 15th Annual AIDS Walk for Life
Come out and join the fun (face painting, music, draw prizes)!
Take a step towards fighting HIV/AIDS in our community.
Sunday, September 24th, 2006
Registration: 1:30 p.m.
Walk: 2:00 p.m.
Walk start Sites:
Peterborough: Millennium Park
Lindsay: Queen Street United Church (corner of Queen Street and Lindsay Street )
Pledge forms are available now!!
To get a pledge form you can:
Ø Look in local stores and organizations
Ø Pick one up at PARN 159 King Street Suite 302, Peterborough
Ø Download it from the events section of our website, www.parn.ca
Ø Call PARN at 705-749-9110 or 1-800-361-2895 & well send one
Youth and Elders Will Lead the 15th Annual
AIDS Walk for Life on Sunday, September 24th!
Lindsay & Peterborough – This year’s AIDS Walk for Life on Sunday, September 24th will be a colourful event, with a 12 foot puppet, a 100 foot rainbow banner, face painting, live music, refreshments, and prizes to entertain young and old alike.
A local group “Grandmothers Together” who collaborate with grandmothers in Africa where AIDS is endemic will be leading the Walk in Peterborough , while youth carrying the rainbow banner will lead the Walk at the Lindsay location. It will be an intergenerational show of solidarity in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Another beautiful aspect of this year’s walk will be an opportunity for walkers to scatter flowers to commemorate people who have died of HIV/AIDS.
Walkers can join either the Peter borough site at Millennium Park (King and Water streets) or walk in Lindsay from Queen Street United Church (Queen and Lindsay streets). Registration starts at 1:15, with the 3km walk starting at 2:00.
We join 130 other sites across the country as the nation's largest AIDS fundraising and awareness event. Join hundreds of others as we walk to raise funds that will help to provide services and education about HIV/AIDS through PARN. These funds will be used only in the counties of Peter borough , City of Kawartha Lakes , Northumberland and Haliburton.
Pledge forms can be picked up at local stores, the PARN office at 159 King Street , downloaded from www.parn.ca or call Suzanne at 749-9110, 1-800-361-2895 or e-mail suzanne@parn.ca
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This year the Float Your Boat event is happening right before the AIDS Walk this Sunday September 24th - all in Millenium Park. Why not watch the boat building and races & grab a bite at the barbecue from 11:00-1:00, and then be all set for the AIDS Walk, registration starting at 1:15, Walk at 2:00pm. All proceeds will go to PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network. Details for both events are below.
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Trent Students to raise funds for HIV/AIDS in Float Your Boat Event this Sunday, September 24th
Peterborough – Once again this year, Trent University students will be hosting the Float Your Boat event. Teams will build boats from carboard, duct tape and styrofoam and then compete to see how far they can get their vessel across the river.
Registration from 10:00 - 11:00
Boat Building 11:00 - 11:30
Races from 11:30 - 1:00
Teams pay $10 to register. The event will take place by the docks at Millennium Park . There will be an on site BBQ, with all proceeds from the event going to PARN - Your Community AIDS Network.
The community can join in the fun as either boat-builders or spectators, and are then welcomed to join the 15th annual AIDS Walk for Life starting at 2:00pm.
For more information, contact Carly Snider , Champlain College Cabinet, Community Affairs Representative at 705-743-0733 or carlysnider@trentu.ca
September 17, 2006
Sept 17 - PRIDE Champagne Brunch @ ELEMENTS
Elements Restaurant - PRIDE CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
When: Sunday Sept. 17,2006 - 11:30am to 4:00pm
Where: Elements Restaurant - 140 King Street, Peterborough
Cost: $ 20.00 (This price includes a $5.00 donation to Peterborough Pride)
Includes a choice of 4 main courses with a glass of champagne & Orange Juice
Menu Choices
Elements Eggs Benedict: Poached eggs & jamon Serano (Spanish cured ham) on an English muffin with sauce Maltese (blood orange Hollandaise) & home fries.
Gravlax Eggs Florentine: Poached eggs, baby spinach, & house made gravlax of fresh B.C. salmon served over toasted soda bread with lemon herb bechamel @ home fries.
Our chefs wild blueberry pancakes with maple syrup & grilled bacon.
Late Summer Sockeye Salad: field greens in a cider/maple vinaigrette: garnished with local melon & Ontario strawberries crowned with herb seared fresh, wild sockeye salmon.
ALL FOOD PREPARED TO ORDER!
For further information or reservations please call (705) 876-1116.
For map and directions to Elements click HERE
Sept 17 - Hike to High Falls
Hike to High Falls - September 17th - 2pm
The Hike
Enjoy a nice hike to High Falls in Petroglyphs Provincial Park. High Falls Trail is 16 km return (3 hours) and is rated as moderate in difficulty. This trail goes through Canadian Shield landscape leads to a series of falls on Eels Creek.
Directions
Head north of Peterborough on Hwy 29 or 28 and pass Lakefield and Burliegh Falls. Turn right at Hwy 56 and follow it to the park entrance. Click here for a map.
Timing
Hikers will be meeting in the parking lot inside Petrogryphs PP at 2pm. Note the Park entry fee is $10 per vehicle. For those that want to cut their costs, you can park outside the park gate and walk in or carpool to the start of the hike. Bring food and liquids (nothing is being provided except friendly smiles and conversation!).
If you wish to check out the actual Petrogryphs and visitor centre it opens at 10am and closes at 5pm (best to go before the hike if you want to take this in)
For more info contact Dave at sunshyne@nexicom.net
Please Note:
Participants are warned to dress appropriate to the weather and conditions and take responsibility for themselves and their own health and safety. RSO and/or Pride accept no responsibility or liability in relation to this activity.
September 15, 2006
Sept 15-17: PETERBOROUGH PRIDE 2006!
This year the theme for PRIDE is "COME OUT AND PLAY!" in honour of our joy for life in spite of diversity in all it's forms and to recognize the Gay Games and Out Games that took place recently.For all the details please click on this link: Peterborough Pride 2006 - Come Out and Play!
August 20, 2006
Aug 20 - Fundraiser for Stephen Lewis Foundation
The folks at the Silver Bean Cafe in Peterborough have organized a great event that deserves everyone's support.
For more info on this event click on this link
For a poster to help advertise the event click HERE
August 13, 2006
Aug 13-18 World AIDS Conference (in TO)
Toronto is hosting the world for the XVI International AIDS Conference.
Go to AIDS2006 for info on the conference. There are opportunities to participate and volunteer. Volunteer opportunities include entrance control, cultural activities, Global Village, communications, childcare, ofice & media centre.
Register before June 15.
If you wish to know what is locally being done as part of the conference contact PARN at getinformed@parn.ca
August 11, 2006
Aug 11 onward - Art Exhibitions not to be missed!
PARN - Your Community AIDS Resource Network Announces two art exhibitions coinciding with the 2006 International AIDS Conference in Toronto:
More Than a Diagnosis: by Artists who are HIV+
August 11 – 18, 2006 at the Akin Gallery, Cossar Art Centre
More Than a Diagnosis is a display of work created by PHAs (People Living with HIV/AIDS) in Peterborough, Haliburton and Northumberland counties and City of Kawartha Lakes. Designed to increase community awareness by challenging perceptions and stereotypes, this is part of efforts locally, nationally and internationally to address the stigma and discrimination often imposed on those with HIV/AIDS.
This exhibit is part of a local response to the 2006 International AIDS Conference in Toronto August 14th to 18th. The exhibition will be open to the public and a press release will be sent to local media.
Viewers will be encouraged to see HIV within the larger context of the rich and complex lives of people who are HIV positive.
This local exhibit will open with a reception Thursday August 11th, 7 – 9 pm at the Akin Gallery at Cossar Art Centre on Hunter Street in Peterborough. Visit the exhibit from August 11 until August 17, 2006.
The exhibit curator, Spencer Harrison, is a local artist who has lived and painted in Peterborough for 20 years.
For more information contact PARN at 749-9110 or 1 800 661 2895 or getinformed@parn.ca
Also…
Erotic Art XXXX ... Lovers in a Dangerous Time
Group Exhibition at Artspace
378 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough
August 8 - August 26, 2006
Reception: August 11, 7 PM
The tradition of erotic art is extensive though seldom explored as the basis for contemporary exhibitions. As their contribution to the global dialogue on sexual health, a group of Peterborough artists have taken on the challenge of creating work celebrating loving, caring, interactions and intimacy, as well as sex as something that can be flirtatious, frivolous, humorous, sensuous and life-enhancing. The Erotic Art Show coincides with the International AIDS Conference in Toronto, August 13 - 18, 2006.
July 27, 2006
July 27-Aug 6 - 1st World OutGames (Montreal)
The 1st World OutGames will be held in Montreal startin in late July. There are already over 10,000 people registered to participate so why not join us!
A number of locals are attending and doing running events. Anyone else going?
For more info about the OutGames go to: www.Montreal2006.org
This is more than a sporting event as there are numerous conferences and cultural events running in conjunction with the games.
The local Frontrunners (Running Moose Squad) Running group will be involved in related events described below:
INBETWEENEVENT Wednesday July 26th the Running Moose Squad will be hosting an informal 10 mile hike and/or run from the Petroglyphs to the High Falls for lunch at a swimming hole and then return. This is on the edge of the ! Canadian Shield and located north east of Toronto, near Peterborough, as an INBETWEENEVENT for those recovering from Chicago Gay Games and/or tapering for Montreal Outgames and/or simply want to join in. For general information on travel and accommodation in the area of the INBETWEENEVENT contact Dave sunshyne@nexicom.net
INTERNATIONAL FRONTRUNNER GATHERING will be held Sunday July 30 at Le Club Sandwich 1578, rue Sainte-Catherine Est, ! Montreal from 4pm to 7pm with Frontrunner slides, draw prizes, cash bar, and guest speakers. Free passes to this gathering can be arranged for runners and their guests in advance. Contact Dave sunshyne@nexicom.net
Also check http://www.frontrunners.org/ calendar section
July 26, 2006
July 26 - Hike to High Falls
INBETWEENEVENT Wednesday July 26, 2006 10 am
Hosted by Peterborough Frontrunners/Running Moose Squad
An informal 10 mile return trip hike and/or run from the Petroglyphs to the High Falls for lunch at a swimming hole. This is on the edge of the Canadian Shield and located north east of Toronto, north of Peterborough
The event is being held following Chicago Gay Games and prior to the Montreal Outgames so we will be seeking local billeting for international glbts athletes.
For information on carpooling and other details contact contact Dave sunshyne@nexicom.net
RVSP http://www.frontrunners.org/ calendar section
June 24, 2006
June 24 - Women Outrageously Dancing
W.OR.D.
(Women Outrageously Dancing)
Western Theme Dance.
Still the great mixed music.
June 24/06
8:00 pm
Lions Club
347 Burnham St.
Peterborough
$7.00
Door Prizes!!
Grab a partner and come on out and join in the fun!
June 20, 2006
June 20 to 22 - Giving Women Power Over AIDS
PARN – Your Community AIDS Resource Network, in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library, YWCA of Peterborough Victoria and Haliburton and Jamaican Self-Help invite you to Giving Women Power Over AIDS.
This travelling exhibit provides a compelling, visual narrative of the story of Ruth, a mother dying of AIDS, and her child, Martha, one of the 11 million children orphaned by AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The resulting photo-essay, In Her Mother’s Shoes, is one of the most gripping visual representations to date for deepening the understanding of women’s vulnerabilities to HIV and the role that new prevention technologies, such as microbicides, could play in reducing women’s risk.
The exhibit will run from Tuesday June 20 to Thursday June 22, 2006 in the auditorium of the Peterborough Public Library from 10:30am – 8:00pm. Large groups of employees, volunteers, students and seniors are welcome.
Please click below for a poster with more details and information about the special guest speakers who will be presenting during the event.
Download poster
We hope to see you all there!
June 19, 2006
June 19-25 TORONTO PRIDE
Another addition of Toronto Pride!
from June 19th to 25th.
For details on scheduled events follow the link below:
http://www.pridetoronto.com/festivalinfo/index.htm
Many Peterborough and area folks head down for the 24/25th weekend so ask around and hitch a ride!
An associated event that is very popular with local runners is the 5km Pride and Remembrance Run on Saturday June 24th.. For more info click on: http://www.priderun.org/
June 06, 2006
June 6 - RSO Annual Meeting
The Rainbow Service Organization (RSO) Annual General Meeting is on Tuesday June 6th, 2006, 7pm sharp at the Lion’s Centre (347 Burnham Street).
We are pleased that this event will feature a talk by Bev Assinck, Special Education Consultant and Lead for Inclusive School Cultures, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Bev will speak on "An Inclusive School Culture - Indicators of Success".
In addition, the RSO will report on activities of the past year and plans for the future. Your ideas and feedback will be welcome. The business meeting will include election of Board Members. RSO memberships will be available and doors open at 6:30pm. The meeting is open to the everyone so bring your friends!
To download the agenda for the AGM click here
For more information go to www.rainbowservice.org or email rso@pipcom.com
RSO - committed to promoting, advocating, and celebrating the
interests of the queer, questioning, lesbian, bisexual, two-spirited,
transgender, and gay community since 1993.
May 17, 2006
May 17 - National Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Go to the official website for the National Day Against Homophobia for details and downloadable posters.
Also click here to check out the Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition for more info and their poster campaign.
Mayor Sylvia Sutherland proclaimed the day in Peterborough at a ceremony at City Hall on May 10th. The theme this year is "Homo/Transphobia in the workplace" and representatives of local employers and labour organizations were in attendance.
May 17, 2006 - Peterborough (Ontario)
Local Campaign
Where: Peterborough, Ontario
Organized by: PARN, your Community AIDS Resource Network
Website: www.parn.ca
Contact: 705-749-9110 or 1-800-361-2895, e-mail: getinformed@parn.ca
- For May 17th, PARN plans to send out packages to some of Peterborough’s largest employers. In these packages there will be a copy of the Mayor’s proclamation, the Ontario Human Rights Code, as well as samples of workplace rights that help eliminate homophobia. PARN is also distributing posters and brochures around town to promote the National Day Against Homophobia, and raise awareness.
Email us at rso@pipcom.com if you are planning or want to help with a local event.
May 07, 2006
May 7 - PTBO Lesbian Brunch (special date)
This months Peterborough Women's Brunch will be on May 7th @ 11:30am at Charlotte Anns (located on Queen St. off of Hunter St. just before the bridge)
Note: Due to Mothers Day the brunch one week earlier.
HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!!
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Note: There are a bunch of "pop-ups" associated with this ecard
May 03, 2006
May 3 - A taste for Life - Tasty PARN Fundraiser!
A Taste For Life - PARN fundraising event that tastes sooo good!
On Wednesday, May 3rd you can dine out to support AIDS programs and services in Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes.
It’s simple:
1. Reserve at one of the fine restaurants listed below.
2. Have a great evening!
3. The restaurant will donate 25% of the cost of your meal to PARNYour Community AIDS Resource Network.
Call PARN at 749-9110 or 1-800-361-2895 for more information oor go to www.atasteforlife.org
Feel free to post and share this !TFL Poster
Participating Restaurants
Elements 876-1116
Hot Belly Mama’s 745-3544
Karma’s Café 748-5451
St. Veronus Café and Tap Grill 743-5714
Warkworth Diner 924-9139
Backtalk Café 924-2166
April 22, 2006
April 22 - Queer+ Dance
Queer friendly/positive dance at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter Street, Peterborough over the Only Cafe). Starts at 9pm....
For more info contact Ted at tjsun_@hotmail.com
April 20, 2006
April 20 - Lesotho and AIDS: Breathtaking Scenery, Breathless People
Lesotho and AIDS:
Breathtaking Scenery, Breathless People
Thursday, April 20
7 pm to 8:30 pm
Peterborough Public Library Auditorium
Click Here for the Poster for the event
A Talk by Dr. Philip Berger on the AIDS epidemic and social demography in Lesotho; the carnage of the AIDS epidemic in Africa as viewed by front-line Canadian clinicians; and consideration of some radical notions for pushing back the AIDS epidemic in Lesotho. A question and answer period and time for reflection will follow. Refreshments will be provided.
Donations gladly accepted for the Stephen Lewis Foundation
Dr. Philip Berger is Chief, Department of Family and Community Medicine and Medical Director, Inner City Health Program at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. In December 2004, Dr. Berger began a 7½ month assignment as Team Leader of the Ontario Hospital Association’s AIDS initiative (OHAfrica Project) at the Tšepong Clinic in Leribe, Lesotho. In 1995 Dr. Berger received an Ovation Award in a Namesake Award Ceremony sponsored by the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation and in 1996 was inducted into the Ontario AIDS Network Honour Roll.
1-800-361-2895 or 705-749-9110 www.parn.ca or getinformed@parn.ca
Member Agency of Peterborough & District United Way
April 08, 2006
April 8 - Drag it Out Further
Drag It Out Further
The third annual drag show organized by the Trent Queer Collective
Saturday, April 8th, 9pm
Market Hall
$5 or pay what you can
Everyone welcome
All ages
Accessible
Performers wanted, email queer@trentu.ca
April 8 - Queer+ Dance
Queer friendly/positive dance at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter Street, Peterborough over the Only Cafe). Starts at 9pm....
For more info contact Ted at tjsun_@hotmail.com
March 25, 2006
March 25 - Queer+ Dance
Queer friendly/positive dance at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter Street, Peterborough over the Only Cafe). Starts at 9pm....
For more info contact Ted at tjsun_@hotmail.com
March 25 -PTBO Wimmin's Dance
Click here for Wimmins Dance Poster
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March 22, 2006
Mar 22 - Queerlines Submissions Deadline
Call for Submissions: Queerlines, a queer self-representation supplement
Please spread the word. For their second last issue of the year, Arthur is supporting the Trent Queer Collective in putting together a Queerlines supplement to our regular issue. Queerlines is a community self-representation newspaper produced by and for Peterborough's queer community with assistance from Arthur. Queerlines is a one-time publication that comes out on an annual basis and was published in 1996, 1997, 1998, 2004 and 2005.
So please, send your articles, stories, poetry, photography, comics, drawings, art and all other forms of creativity for the publication to queer@trentu.ca or editors@trentarthur.info.
The submission deadline is: Wednesday March 22nd.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to help out with other aspects of the paper-production (proof reading, copy editing and lay out) email queer@trentu.ca or editors@trentarthur.info
March 19, 2006
March 19 - Lindsay Lesbian Brunch
The monthly Sunday brunch is happening Sunday – March 19th at the Bonfire Restaurant – Highway 35 South of Highway 7 starting at 11 a.m.
As you know, last months’ brunch was cancelled due to a lack of interest and responses. We understand that a few of you did not get the cancellation e-mail and for that we apologize. We are trying once again to organize a brunch for those of us Lindsay and area lesbians to get together. We asked several questions concerning change of venue, etc and did not receive even one response as feedback.
As usual, we would ask that you notify us by in advance so that I know how many seats to reserve. Please advise by Wednesday, March 15th – if you can attend the brunch on Sunday. Thanks.
Karla & Katherine
jessies.mom@sympatico.ca
March 18, 2006
March 18 - Queer+ Dance
Queer friendly/positive dance at the Gordon Best Theatre (216 Hunter Street, Peterborough over the Only Cafe). Starts at 9pm....
For more info contact Ted at tjsun_@hotmail.com
March 14, 2006
March 14-19 - C.R.A.Z.Y. @ Cinema 379
Celebrated Canadian film "C.R.A.Z.Y."
Jean-Marc Vallee Canada 147 Minutes
It's a story of two love affairs. A father's love for his five sons. And one son's love for his father, a love so strong it compels him to live a lie. That son is Zac Beaulieu, born on the 25th of December 1960, different from all his brothers, but desperate to fit in. During the next 20 years, life takes Zac on a surprising and unexpected journey that ultimately leads him to accept his true nature and, even more importantly, leads his father to love him for who he really is. A mystical fable about a modern-day Christ-like figure, "C.R.A.Z.Y" exudes the beauty, the poetry and the madness of the human spirit in all its contradictions.
Showtimes:
Tuesday, March 14th - 7 and 9:30 PM
Wednesday, March 15th - 4 and 9:30 PM
Thursday, March 16th - 7 PM
Friday, March 17th - 9:30 PM
Saturday, March 18th - 1 and 7 PM
Sunday, March 19th - 4 and 9:30 PM
For official movie site go to:
http://concours.canoe.com/concours_crazy/en/index.html
Cinema 379 is located at 379 George Street North. For more information, call 743 0379, or visit www.cinema379.ca
March 12, 2006
March 12 - Lesbian Brunch PTBO
Hey folks it's time for the next brunch in Peterborough. Come along
and try out this funky new restaurant - they serve all day breakfast too!!
Sunday March 12th
11:30
RUSTY SNAIL
Hunter St. W. (south side, close to Aylmer St.)
Hope to see you there.
Call Sherry at 749-5660 if you need further info.
March 05, 2006
Mar 5-11 - Int. Women's Week events in Lindsay
Series of Events for International Women's Week - March 5 - 11, 2006
- International Women's Luncheon - March 6th, 12 noon, Victoria Manor Auditorium, 220 Angeline St. S., Lindsay. For poster click: View image
- Faith Nolan Concert - March 8th, 8pm at Crombie Theatre, Fleming College, Lindsay. For poster click: View image
- Women Around the World, Making Our Voices Heard - March 9th, 4:30-6pm, lindsay Gallery, 190 Kent Street W., Lindsay. For poster click: View image
For more info contact:
Kathleen Wild
Public Education & Marketing Coordinator
Women's Resources
22 Russell St. E.
Lindsay, Ontario
K9V 2A1
705-878-4285 ext 223
www.womensresources.ca
March 02, 2006
Mar 2 - Queer Eye for the Safe Guy
Queer Eye for the Safe Guy
Peer Educator Training
Thursday, March 2nd, 7 - 9pm
Click here for Event Poster: Download file
Wanna help fight HIV & STIs?
▪ Are you a gay/bi guy?
▪ We want to help you get safer sex info to your peers.
▪ For more details and to RSVP contact: charles@parn.ca or owen@parn.ca
or call us at 749.9110 toll-free 800.361.2895
▪ Are you the kind of guy who is comfortable talking about sex (no, not just during sex, silly boy!)?
▪ Want to share accurate and current information about sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and safer sex with your friends?
▪ Want to see the gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men in your community have the information and resources they need for their health?
▪ What’s a peer educator? They’re someone who is interested in helping to support gay men’s health by making sexual health information available to everyone.
▪ And don’t panic! We’re not asking you to commit to a long -term relationship with us!
▪ You can be a sexual health educator simply by talking to your friends and the guys you know. If the topic of sex comes up you will have detailed and accurate information to share.
▪ Gay and bisexual men live in a social environment full of conflicting information. It is a world that’s slowly opening up to equality and diversity and yet there is still a lot of stigma and shame for gay and bisexual men. When we talk about gay men’s health it is important to understand that it’s more than exercise, eating well, safer sex, and having a regular check ups.
PARN – Your Community AIDS Resource Network
159 King St. Suite 302, Peterborough
Please RSVP to Owen owen@parn.ca or Charles charles@parn.ca
705-749-9110 or 1-800-361-2895
February 18, 2006
Feb 18 - Oshawa 9-Ball Pool Tourney
9-BALL POOL TOURNAMENT
The AIDS COMMITTEE OF DURHAM REGION will be hosting
a 9-Ball Pool Tournament at Le Skratch Billiard, Bar and Grill (Oshawa)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2006
11:00AM START
The eliminations will take place double knock-out style until we have one victorious team left standing.
There will be great prizes to be won for the team that triumphs over all others, but do not fret, those who put up a good fight will also be rewarded.
We are looking to raise funds for a worthy cause affecting our community while having a great time,
COME JOIN US!!
AIDS Committee of Durham Region
401-22 King Street West
February 14, 2006
Feb 14 - The Vagina Monologues
V-DAY PETERBOROUGH IS COMING!
V-Day Peterborough 2006 is
a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s
“The Vagina Monologues”
as part of the V-Day Worldwide Campaign
· · · ·
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!
at Showplace Performance Centre
on Tuesday, February 14th 2006 – 8pm
· · · ·
Cast to include…
Pam Birrell, Erica Cherney, Susan Cudahy, Jennifer Garland, Shalon Webber-Heffernan, Lea Lawryonowicz, Nancy Little, Jordan Lyall,
Jen Nugent, Bhumika Patel, Gail Rowat, Anne Watson Russell,
Candace Shaw, Jackie Turk, Tami Whitley & Andrea Witzke
Who: V-Day Peterborough
What: A benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues”, raising funds for the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Victim Services
Where: Showplace Performance Centre
When: Tuesday, February 14th at 8pm
Admission: $25
Contact: Showplace Box Office (705) 742-SHOW (7469)
Goal: To raise awareness to stop vio! lence against women and girls and funds for our beneficiaries.
What is V-Day? V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler’s award-winning play “The Vagina Monologues.” In 2005, more than 2500 V-Day events took place in the U.! S. and around the world. To date, V-Day has raised over $30 million and educated millions about the issue of violence against women and the efforts to end it; crafted international educational, media and PSA campaigns; reopened shelters; funded safe houses in Kenya, South Dakota, Egypt and Iraq and over 5000 community-based anti-violence programs. The 'V' in V-Day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina. www.vday.org.
What is the Worldwide Campaign? The V-Day Worldwide Campaign is a catalyst for mobilizing communities to heighten awareness to stop violence against women and girls. Local V-Day organizers around the world use both art and activism to shift traditional attitudes towards women and violence.
Through benefit performances of “The Vagina Monologues” on or around V-Day (Feb 14) a V-Day event provides a way for diverse, local women, activists and actors to collaborate and express universal ideas and emotions regarding violence against women in their own unique way, tailored to their individual experiences and their specific audiences. The proceeds from these events are donated directly to local organizations in the community that are working to stop this violence.
Tammy Duncan, General Manager
Showplace Peterborough Performance Centre
(705) 742-7089 x15
February 10, 2006
Feb 10 - RSO Beers for Queers Drop-in
Friday Feb 10 - RSO Beers for Queers Drop-in - Grassroots Cafe from 8pm
A special Beers for Queers night - At Grassroots Cafe at Hunter and Aylmer in Peterborough.
Drop in and chat about what you want to do in the community or just find out what RSO is up to! Reps from RSO will be there from 8pm onward with info and ready to chat.
Come and hang out with friends!
Of course you can enjoy the great food, beer and other refreshments served up by the Grassroots Cafe as well!
See you there!
February 09, 2006
PARN SAMTAM 2006
Order your candle today and don't be disappointed!
SAMTAM 2006
Make a difference…buy a candle for $10
Send it to a friend…and show your support
Send A Message That AIDS Matters – to you!
How it works:
- You purchase a beautiful ivory pillar candle for $10
- PARN delivers it to someone who matters to you on Tuesday, February 14th, 2006 Valentine’s Day
PARN makes a difference every day in the lives of people living with HIV and their families and friends. Your purchase goes directly to helping us do this – YOU will make a difference.
- A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day
- Light up a friend’s day!
With thanks to our sponsors …
Collins Barrow
Saturn of Peterborough
Stone House Gardens in Warkworth
The WOLF 101.5FM &AM 980 KRUZ
CHEX TV
For more information and to order your candles, call Paula at
749-9110, 1-800-361-2895 or getinformed@parn.ca
A fundraiser for:
PARN - Your Community AIDS Resource Network
159 King Street, Suite 302
Peterborough ON K9J 2R8
705-749-9110
1-800-361-2895
www.parn.ca
getinformed@parn.ca
February 04, 2006
Feb 4 - Oshawa Dance
DANCE HONORING THE MEMORY OF SCOTT BRADLEY
February 4, 2005 , 8:30 PM – 1 AM
Masonic Temple - 91 Centre Street South, Oshawa
$8 at the door
FREE NIBBLES AT 11PM-
C a s h B a r
DOOR PRIZE:
DJ - Wolf Cry Sound Productions
- A COMMUNITY SERVICE OF THE AIDS COMMITTEE OF DURHAM -
January 28, 2006
Jan 28-Feb4 - Peterborough International Development Week
MEDIA RELEASE
Peterborough Celebrates International Development Week 2006
PETERBOROUGH – From January 28th to February 4th, Peterborough is invited to participate in the nationally designated International Development Week 2006. Community and Trent University groups have collaborated to create a week-long series of free educational events and workshops with a focus on HIV/AIDS. The theme explores issues related to HIV/AIDS locally and globally, leading up to the World AIDS Conference in Toronto in August.
For the second year, International Development Week will kick-off with the Peterborough Traveling World Community Festival and close on Saturday, February 4th with the 25th Anniversary of the ONE WORLD DINNER. The week is sponsored by numerous local organizations, Trent University and the City of Peterborough. Events are free, with donations accepted, unless otherwise indicated. Everyone is invited to attend! For more information about IDW events, please contact KWIC at 748-1680 or visit www.trentu.ca/kwic.
January 27th, 28th, 29th: The 2nd Annual Peterborough Traveling World Community Film Festival ~ an inspiring presentation of over 40 international and local films. Film passes are still available at Speak Volumes Book Store, Have You Seen, Cinema 379 and Happenstance. For a complete listing of films, venues and times, visit www.quidnovis.com/filmfest.
Monday, January 30th :
HIV/AIDS Information Day @ Trent University at the Bata Library and Otonabee College, just outside of Wenjack Theatre. Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN) will answer questions and hand out literature at both these locations from 9 – 4pm.
Ontario Aboriginal AIDS Strategy ~ Presentation and Workshop with Trisha McEwen-Gaulton @ Trent University in the Native Studies Lounge (Otonabee College) from 6-8pm. Refreshments. Free event.
Tuesday, January 31st :
HIV/AIDS Trivia Workshop @ Trent University, Lady Eaton College PIT from 4-6pm ~ A participatory introduction to HIV/AIDS with the Student Association for International Development. Free event.
AIDS and the South Asian Community ~ Presentation and discussion with special guest, Vijaya Chinerbani from the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) @ 751 George St. North in the Sadleir House Lecture Hall from 7-9pm. Refreshments. Free.
Wednesday, February 1st :
HIV/AIDS Speaker’s Panel with special guests Connor McCollum, Prisoners and AIDS Support Action Network (PASN) and Colleen O’Manique, Trent Women’s Studies @ Ptbo Public Library (Conference Room) from 7-9pm. Refreshments. Event.
Thursday, February 2nd:
HIV Through the Lens with Bob Leahy @ GrassRoots Café from 5-7pm.
Bob Leahy is a photographer who has had an intense involvement with the community-based HIV/AIDS movement since being diagnosed in 1993. He has a particular interest in photo-journalism, often using himself and his life as a principal subject matter. His photographs capture the normally private journey of a person with HIV in a uniquely direct, open and challenging way. Bob will talk about his photos and of the place of both HIV and photography in his life. He will also explore how he sees photography both as therapy, as a tool for advocacy, as an art form and as a means of recording for history's sake a very personal yet universal experience
Margaret Laurence Lecture Series with Dr. Janice Boddy (Trent Women Studies) @ Trent University, Champlain College Lecture Hall (CCS 307) from 8pm. Free event. Dr. Boddy’s research currently focuses on Sudan.
Friday, February 3rd:
World Affairs Colloquium: Local and Global AIDS Activism with Nusrat Mutmainnah @ 751 George Street N in the Sadleir House (Hobbs Library) from 3-5pm. Nusrat is a Trent International student based in the Middle East, originally from Bangladesh. Nusrat currently heads the TIP Student Ambassador Program. Free.
Who’s Counting? Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies and Global Economics: Free Film Screening & Public Discussion with filmmaker, write and social activist, Pamela Adamson @ Cinema 379 7-9:30pm. Pamela will discuss how the creation of the Canadian Index of Well-Being – a new measure of ‘quality of life’ developed here in Canada, will measure social progress – beyond economic growth.
Saturday, February 4th:
25th Annual ONE WORLD DINNER: Food for All ~ Health for All! @ St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Hall. Live music, dessert auction and square dance. Key Note Speaker, Brenda Cupper (C.A.R.E.) will speak on HIV/AIDS and Food Security: A Question of Survival. Everyone is asked to bring a vegetarian dish to feed 4-6, a list of ingredients, cutlery & dish pack. Doors open at 5:30pm. Dinner at 6pm. Tickets at the door only. Suggested price $10/family;$5 individuals. Childcare provided. Proceeds support Kawartha World Issues Centre, Jamaican Self-Help and New Canadians’ Centre.
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Press are invited to all events and activities. For more information about International Development Week, please contact Zahra Murad or Julie Cosgrove at the Kawartha World Issues Centre, 748-1680.
Kawartha World Issues Centre
P.O. Box 895
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B8 CANADA
Phone: (705) 748-1680
Fax: (705) 748-1681 Email: kwic@trentu.ca
Website: www.trentu.ca/kwic
January 27, 2006
Jan 27-29 - Traveling World Community Film Festival
Traveling World Community Film Festival (Peterborough)
Over 40 films being screened at various venues in Peterborough. For more info about the program and schedule go to:
http://www.quidnovis.com/filmfest
RSO is co-sponsoring screening of one of the films:
Let No One Put Asunder
Friday, January 27 at 12:00 pm (Gordon Best Theatre)
Distributor: Vox Veritas
Released: 2004
Film Length: 57 minutes
Al and Alex, a Vancouver couple, had been together a year and felt it was time to tie the knot. Linda and Sylvia left their home in the US to be married in Canada. Robin and Christine, parents of four children, were married on the 24th anniversary of their commitment ceremony.
Let No One Put Asunder explores the political, religious and social issues surrounding same-sex marriage in Canada today through interviews with notable religious leaders, human rights activists, and politicians (including MP Randy White.) Against the backdrop of competing worldviews, the film follows three couples on their journeys of love, commitment, celebration and, of course, marriage.
Jan 27 - Film: Let No One Put Asunder
RSO is one of the sponsors of the screening of this film -
Let No One Put AsunderFriday, January 27 at 12:00 pm (Gordon Best Theatre)
Distributor: Vox Veritas
Released: 2004
Film Length: 57 minutes
Al and Alex, a Vancouver couple, had been together a year and felt it was time to tie the knot. Linda and Sylvia left their home in the US to be married in Canada. Robin and Christine, parents of four children, were married on the 24th anniversary of their commitment ceremony.
Let No One Put Asunder explores the political, religious and social issues surrounding same-sex marriage in Canada today through interviews with notable religious leaders, human rights activists, and politicians (including MP Randy White.) Against the backdrop of competing worldviews, the film follows three couples on their journeys of love, commitment, celebration and, of course, marriage.
January 23, 2006
Jan 23 - VOTE!
GET YOUR BUTT OUT THERE AND VOTE!!!
All the info on how to vote can be found at the following link (click on it):
The websites for the three parties can be found at (in alphabetical order):
New Democratic Party
Other parties
January 20, 2006
Jan 20 - Brokeback Mountain in PTBO
Finally after 4 Golden Globe awards Galaxy in Peterborough figures it is safe enought to bring Brokeback Mountain to Peterborough!
For more info and showtimes click the link below and set the date to Jan 20th or later:
Galaxy Cinema Peterborough Showtimes
See Review below -
Ledger rides Brokeback <\b>
By ian caddell
Publish Date: 15-Dec-2005 Georgia Straight Magazine
NEW YORK—Twenty years after William Hurt won an Oscar for playing a gay prisoner in Kiss of the Spider Woman, lead actors are apparently still shying away from playing gay roles. “Agents didn’t want their actors to take the roles in this film,” says Larry McMurtry, the coscreenwriter of Brokeback Mountain, which opens Friday (December 16) in Vancouver. His writing partner, Diana Ossana, agrees. “Actors would say, ‘I want to do it,’ and turn away. Then when Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal did sign on for the lead roles, there were all kinds of rumblings that this was career suicide.”
The roles that Ledger and Gyllenhaal took on were those of Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, two Wyoming ranch hands who fall in love in 1963. After their first fling, Ennis moves on and marries his childhood sweetheart, Alma (Michelle Williams). However, he feels that something is missing, and when Jack writes, he goes off to see his lover under the guise of taking a fishing trip. Wary of being seen in public together, the two men confine their relationship to annual meetings. Meanwhile, they live their lives in the closet, pretending to be in love with their wives.
Ledger says that although he did realize that agents and other actors were wary of making the movie, he got support from his own advisers and was attracted to it as a way of working with director Ang Lee.
“Everyone was very supportive of the idea,” he recalls. “We knew the script was packaged with fears and anxieties, but that seemed to come mainly from the studios and the people wanting to put up money for the movie. I never personally felt that I had a career at risk. I didn’t know what I had at stake anyway. If anything, it seemed like an opportunity for me to mature as both a person and as an actor, and that feeling made it comfortable to make the decision. Having said that, I cannot guarantee that if anyone but Ang Lee had been directing that I would have been involved.”
Based on a short story by Annie Proulx (The Shipping News) that originally appeared in the New Yorker, the film’s shorthand reference point is “the gay cowboy movie”, to separate it from almost a century of decidedly heterosexual films in the genre. Ledger says he appreciates the fact that Brokeback Mountain takes a different approach, but he didn’t sign on to the project to break new ground.
“I think it is unfortunate that there is any controversy. We certainly didn’t make it to raise any eyebrows. The problem with commenting on a very touchy subject like this is if I say that I think we don’t see it as being groundbreaking, there will be people who will say, ‘Yes, it is, and we want it to be.’ But I wanted my character to represent love transcending. If you want to label him gay or not, the truth is it is just a human being falling in love and it just happens to be a man. I think that was the point that Annie Proulx was making when she borrowed this masculine western iconic figure and landscape. Because that world is so masculine, we wanted to show that love can exist within it in all forms.”
Needless to say, there are love scenes in Brokeback Mountain. However, Ledger says he never felt any trepidation about being an on-screen lover to another man. According to him, the hardest thing was taking his character through more than two decades.
“I think it would be quite easy and a little obvious to say that the physical aspect of the love scenes was the most challenging thing in the movie. In truth, once you do the first scene you get over it and you recognize that it is just another person. You are working in cowboy boots and you are acting and you get on with it and make the film. The real challenge was the aging. I felt as though the movie wouldn’t work if we didn’t pull it off. We wanted it to be a subtle change. I think that aging 18 to 40 physically is slight, and certainly the character didn’t mature much emotionally. I also found it tough to change the voice and to do it through a western accent. I tried to split his story into thirds, so he started out a little high-pitched and with a little more life and then slowly his voice gets deeper and deeper.”
Of course, not everything about the making of the movie was serious. Ledger, a native of Australia, was particularly excited about playing a cowboy, even one from the modern era of the Wild West. He says he never got tired of the cowboy-on-a-horse life that came with making the Alberta-shot film.
“Working as a cowboy or ranch hand was the easiest part of my job. I grew up in Australia, where you are around farm folk, and I think there is something universal about someone who spends all day on horseback. Even when they get off, they walk like they are still on the horse. I adore horses and horseback riding. I think sometimes in acting or in life where things are complicated, working in open spaces gives you more room and space to express yourself. So I wasn’t restricted at all outside. I had more freedom than I would in most movies.”
There was little freedom in the love scenes. Director Lee told Ledger that the two characters had to be rough with each other during their first encounter and that they would then find a more vulnerable place as time went on.
“I think the only real option at the beginning was to play it rough, because the only way Ennis expresses himself is through violence,” Ledger says. “He also hated the fact he loved Jack, and so Ang thought it was important for him to be fighting Jack. It had to be explosive so that the passion of the innate attraction had to explode. Later, it was important to have a scene where he is vulnerable and guided into love by Jack, and that is what the second love scene was all about. What made it easier on me was there were stories to be told.”
The story that Lee and Ledger were telling also had to have its roots in the traditions of the West and explore why Ennis felt compelled to deny his feelings for Jack. Ledger says that although the internal struggle is constantly on the surface throughout the movie, he needed to find his own motivation for displaying it before he could determine how Ennis would carry it through.
“I put a lot of thought into the character, and part of my investigation was figuring out just what he was fighting against. Why did he have this inability to express and to love? I figured out part of that. He was deeply affected by the generations before him, by his father and grandfather and their beliefs and their stories, which were embedded in him and prohibited him from expressing anything. That was a small discovery I made, and then I wanted to physicalize that into this walk and his posture and into his voice. I wanted any form of _expression to be painful and I wanted him to be a clenched fist. I also wanted his mouth to be a clenched fist. If any word came out, there would be punching to follow.”
January 15, 2006
Jan 15 - Lindsay Lesbian Brunch
FIRST LINDSAY LESBIAN BRUNCH of 2006
DATE: Sunday, January 15th, 2006
TIME: 11:00 – 1:00
LOCATION: Bonfire Restaurant (Highway 35 South) – Private Dining Room
As usual, we will need to advise the restaurant of the size of the group attending prior to the weekend. Karla & I will not be attending as we will be away. For this month only, please advise Kathleen. Her e-mail addy is: kholmes@quicklinks.ca
January 12, 2006
Jan 12 - Keith Duncan Memorial Service
A long time member of the GLBTT community, Keith Duncan passed away recently. For those who knew him - he was an inspiration and will be greatly missed.
The Memorial Service for Keith Duncan will at Beth Israel Synagogue/ Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough, 777 Weller Street, Peterborough on Thursday, January 12, 1:00 p.m.
For more information call Charles at PARN at 749-9110
Jan 12 - All Candidates Meeting on Social Issues
Everyone is welcome to come to "Let's Talk About Social Issues" All Candidates meeting at the Peterborough Public Library auditorium on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 7 p.m. to questions candidates about social issues including health care, education, housing, income security, and women's issues.
For more information, please see the attached poster.
This event is sponsored by: the Peterborough Community Legal Centre, the Peterborough Social Planning Council, the Peterborough Coalition for Social Justice, the Older Women's Network, the Peterborough Women's Events Committee, the Ontario Public Interest Research Group, The Trent Central Student Association, the Peterborough ODSP Action Coalition, and the Peterborough Health Coalition.
Marisa Conlin
Office Manager
Peterborough Community Legal Centre
January 07, 2006
Jan 7 - Arts for AIDS in Africa
This is to inform you of an upcoming event at Cossar Art Centre at 168 Hunter St. West in Peterborough on Sat. January 7th from 7 till 10 pm.
Africa AIDS Support of the Kawarthas presents an auction of art in support of the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Please plan to attend or drop off art and make a bid - the opening is on the 7th of Jan, but the exhibition and bidding continues until Jan 19th.
January 05, 2006
Jan 5/06 - Women's Issues - Pizza, Punch and Power of Women
The Peterborough Chapter of the Older Women's Network
on behalf of several sponsoring groups
would like to invite you to attend
Pizza, Punch and Power of Women
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"Women's Issues All- Candidates"
Thursday, January 5th
Peterborough Public Library
Doors open at 4:30
4:45 - pizza and punch party
5:15 - facilitated focus groups on the issues which concern women
- you choose to participate in the issue which concerns you most
- formulation of question to pose to candidates
- selection of group participant to pose question
6:15 - candidates invited to arrive and arrange their materials
6:30 - formal introductions and question - answer period
- questions from focus groups first and from audience afterwards
Please help to spread the word - women and women's issues are important!
Let's address them NOW!
December 17, 2005
Dec 17 - Derek McCormack book reading
Derek McCormack will be reading at Cinema 379 (followed by refreshments and a book signing at Titles) on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Derek McCormack is a queer writer who grew up in Peterborough but now resides in Toronto.
Below is a review of his new book, Christmas Days, which he will be reading from. A little queer positive x-mas may be good for the soul!
Book review: The true north
Sandra Alland / Xtra / Thursday, December 08, 2005
DESPERATE, FRIGID BEAUTY. Derek McCormack's Christmas Days is a fascinating history of a peculiar northern people -- us.
Did you know Canadians used to sprinkle asbestos for fake snow? Or that poor children died climbing holly trees trying to make money from the branches? Or that Christmas crackers and trees, Santa suits and parade floats kept our fire brigades in business?
Perhaps Derek McCormack's Christmas Days would be more aptly named Dangers Of Christmas Past. This excellently researched book chronicles the minutiae of Canadian Christmas history from the 1800s to the present, supplying its readers with impressive factoids to relate at holiday dinners (especially those they want to ruin).
But McCormack has created something infinitely superior to trivia. In tight, poetic prose he weaves a funny and insightful tale of this quirky country. What slowly emerges is indeed a picture of our collective stupidity -- did we really deforest the old growth of the Maritimes for one day of pleasure? -- but also a picture of a people desperate for beauty and passionate about generosity.
McCormack combines quotes from newspapers, magazines and catalogues with hilarious, heartwarming interviews. Santa costume seamstresses, doll repairers, Santaland designers, tree farmers and professional Clauses make memorable appearances. McCormack's interviews with Santa Victor, who runs a Santa school and has an almost obsessive dedication to his role, are fascinating. For a moment I actually forgot about capitalism.
In case we might be too generous with Canadians, who raise money to fight lung disease through Christmas seals programs and ensure that every letter to the North Pole is answered, McCormack reminds us of debacles, like our disastrous 1929 reindeer-breeding campaign. Originally designed to feed the starving Inuvialuit after white people decimated the caribou, the program ended with a smattering of herds used for Christmas displays and commercial meat (neither of which benefited the Inuvialuit).
Stunningly illustrated and designed by graphic genius Seth, Christmas Days is more than worthy of collection. I have to admit, though, that McCormack's superb research made me want historical photos, too. The Santa we know, for example, was standardized by Coca-Cola in the 1930s. Before, Santa was elven and dressed in a variety of colours and costumes; he was even outfitted in Union suits after the US civil war. I wanted pictures of a skinny-ass Santa, of factory workers who had to stuff toys into sharp net Christmas stockings, of Santa Victor in all his glory.
Each of 24 chapters covers a secular phenomenon: fake snow, dinner, parades, lights. Designed like an Advent calendar -- a treat every day. Several chapters falter slightly under this constraint; sections on wrapping paper, bows and corsages aren't too gripping. But McCormack has a flair for non-fiction. His writing flows melodiously and is peppered with poetic devices, witty puns and terse sentences that give one pause. He also seamlessly weaves in personal anecdotes, creating a cumulative feeling of community.
As a bah-humbugger who has a hard time seeing unity in Canada, I was thoroughly engrossed. This book is a perfect gift for lovers and haters of Christmas alike.
Christmas Days.
Derek McCormack.
Anansi. $24.95.
December 03, 2005
Dec 3 - Women's Dance!
Women's Dance
Come on out and dance, it's been awhile
Sat. Dec. 3rd
8PM - 1AM
Lion's Community Centre
Burnham St.
$7.00 at the door
- New DJ
- New Dance Committee
- Door Prizes
- 50 50 Draw
- Cash Bar
December 01, 2005
Dec 1 - Legal Rights Talk
Past President of the Canadian Bar Association to speak on the Charter of Rights in Peterborough
Susan McGrath, Past President of the Canadian Bar Association, will discuss the Canadian Charter of Rights, including how it relates to issues such as same-sex marriage and access to legal services when she speaks in Peterborough on Thursday, December 1, 2005 between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Cinema 379.
During her recent tenure as President of the Canadian Bar Association, Ms. McGrath has written about the importance of the Charter in protecting our values of diversity, acceptance and democracy. She notes that “the rule of law means that order is imposed not by any one individual or group according to their personal whims, but rather by society, collectively, deciding the best way for its members to live”. In her work, Ms. McGrath has advocated for fairness in decision-making and for the right of all Canadians to have access to legal services.
Ms. McGrath’s first visit to Peterborough is sponsored by the Peterborough Law Association, the Peterborough Community Legal Centre and the Peterborough Area Office of Legal Aid Ontario. The sponsors expect an interesting presentation followed by a lively discussion on contemporary legal and equality issues.
“The Legal Centre looks forward to learning about the Canadian Bar Association’s ground-breaking case that asserts a constitutional right to civil legal aid,” said Peterborough Community Legal Centre Staff Lawyer Martha Macfie. “Low-income families need access to legal aid services in order to protect their children, their housing, their incomes, and their health.”
The talk will take place at Cinema 379 at 379 George St. N. in Peterborough between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome.
For more information contact the Peterborough Law Association at 741-0402 or the Peterborough Community Legal Centre at 749-9355.
Dec 1 - WORLD AIDS DAY
World AIDS Day - December 1, 2005
This may well be a World AIDS Day to remember. It is entirely possible that 2006 will finally bring the breakthrough against the pandemic that we've all been waiting for. It has everything to do with treatment. Back on World AIDS Day in 2003, the World Health Organization announced its visionary scheme to put three million people into treatment by the end of 2005 ... the called it "3 by 5". The target won't be reached. However close to two million people may access treatment by the end of this year, and we'll reach three million by the time of the International AIDS Conference in Toronto in August, 2006. At that point the momentum will be unstoppable. With treatment comes hope where there was only despair. And if we can maintain the roll-out of treatment, fuse it with prevention, keep the resources and the generic antiretroviral drugs flowing, we will break the back of the pandemic.
The plague of death and decimation will be significantly subdued. Then we can throw every conceivable ounce of human and scientific energy into discovering a vaccine, so that the planet is forever rid of AIDS.
Go to the UNAIDS website for more information on World AIDS Day activities around the world and the most up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS.
A message of appreciation from the Foundation...
2005 has been a remarkable year in the life of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. As of December we will have received, in 2.5 years, eight million dollars from astonishingly generous and caring Canadians. We now found over 80 projects in 12 countries. As always, the money is going directly to the grassroots, making a huge difference in the lives of those women, men and children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
We're making progress against the pandemic. But everything moves painfully slowly; millions of lives are still needlessly lost. And that's where the Foundation fits in, and will for years to come. We're on the ground, instilling hope, diminishing anguish, supporting schools, providing medical care, feeding grandmothers, trying to give childhood back to children, trying to keep the parents alive.
You make it possible. There's nothing sanctimonious about that. When one part of the world is under siege, it's up to the privileged part of the world to compassionately intervene. It's called human decency.
Thank you with every emotion at our command.
Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis Foundation
260 Spadina Ave., Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5T 2E4
p: 416.533.9292
f: 416.850.4910
info@stephenlewisfoundation.org
For more info or if you'd like to make a donation to the Foundation please click here.
www.stephenlewisfoundation.org
November 11, 2005
Nov 11&12 - Tim Miller's "US" and workshop
Tim Miller is known for his extraordinary storytelling--and for the
fact that he uses dance, movement, drama and his body as tools in that
storytelling. His performances combine his social activism--mainly on
gay/lesbian and HIV/AIDS issues--with his powerful ability to use his
own story to reach out to the stories of other people. He gained much
noriety in the 1990s when conservative politicians in the U.S. used him as an
example to cut funding to the National Endowment for the Arts; Tim
fought that attack on his rights all the way to the US Supreme Court.
Below is the info he's provided on the workshop he'll do at Trent, and
info that Peterborough New Dance is providing on performances at the Market
Hall Friday and Saturday nights, Nov 11 and 12.
"Tim Miller sings that song of the self which interrogates, with explosive, exploding, subversive joy and freedom, the constitution and borderlines of
selfhood. You think you don't need to hear such singing? You do! You must!"
Tony Kushner, author of Angels in America
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"Us" a performance by TIM MILLER (California)
Fr, Sat, Nov. 11, 12, 8 pm at the Market Hall. Ontario premier of Us in
collaboration with Artspace. We are excited and proud to be bringing
one of Americas leading performance artists to Peterborough for the first
time. Us is his funny, sassy and pissed-off exploration of everything from
Broadway musicals to exile in gay marriage-friendly Canada.
Tim is also giving a free lecture/rant/performance with Q&A at Artspace
on Nov. 12 at 5pm and a storytelling/ workshop at Trent University on Nov.
11.
More info about both on our web page.
http://www.publicenergy.ca/
Public Energy and Artspace are proud to present the Ontario premiere of
Tim Miller's Us.
"Us" is American performance artist Tim Miller's funny, sassy and
pissed-off exploration of everything from Broadway musicals to exile in gay
marriage-friendly Canada. The piece careens from memories of a ten year
old's plan to flee to Canada to escape the war in Viet Nam (Man of La
Mancha), to a meditation on why a Southern California child spoke in an
English accent (Oliver!), to a surreal tug-of-war at the edge of
America as the Niagara Falls rushes between his legs (Don't Rain on My Parade!).
Miller's solo performances have been presented all over the world, in such prestigious venues as Yale Repertory Theatre, the Institute of Contemporary Art (London), the Walker Art Center (Minneapolis), and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He is co-founder of Performance Space 122 in Manhattan, and Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica, Calif. Since 1990, he has taught performance at UCLA. In the early 90's, Miller gained international fame as one of the so-called "NEA 4", four artists who successfully sued the US government after their funding was withdrawn under political pressure from the Bush White House.
November 10, 2005
Nov 10 - PARN Fundraiser
The border is tacky
but the desserts will be divine!
PARN’s United Way Fundraiser
WHEN? Thursday, November 10th
3:00-4:30pm
WHERE? PARN Office – 159 King Street,
Suite 302 (at George Street)
WHAT? Coffee and delicious tasty treats
COST? $2 per serving and $1 for coffee
Dessert auction will take place at 4pm. You can bid for desserts from:
• BE Catering
• Stickling’s Bakery
• The Planet Bakery
• PARN staff and volunteers
Call Paula or Charles at 749-9110 or e-mail paula@parn.ca
October 28, 2005
Oct 28 - MasQUEERade Dance
Hey here is a chance to get out and celebrate one of the gay high holidays right here in Peterborough!
9pm Friday, October 28th at Grassroots Cafe at the corner of Aylmer and Hunter Streets
$5 No costume
$3 wearing a costume (come on lets see a little creativity!)
COme on out and maybe you will win the "Best Costume" contest!!
To see the poster for this event click:
Download file
October 12, 2005
Oct 12 - "Reclaim our Space" meeting
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UPDATE on Community Efforts to Address
Harassment, Hate Crimes & Safety
in Downtown Peterborough
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Next Meeting:
7:30pm Wed Oct 12th, 2005
@ Grassroots Cafe, 395 Aylmer St. N
General Update:
There was a lot of enthusiam and energy at our meeting on August 10th. Plenty of new ideas were brought forward, and there seemed to be a great deal of interest in continuing our work to improve the safety of downtown Peterborough.
We'll be meeting on October 12th to develop some of the ideas brought forward at that meeting. Minutes from that meeting were included in the last email sent out.
All are welcome - please spread the word!
On behalf of the Reclaim Our Space Collective,
- Carly McColl
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**Reclaim Our Space** is an ad-hoc community collective that was formed in December 2004, in response to problems of harassment and hate crimes in downtown Peterborough. This collective seeks proactive, empowering, community-based and prevention-oriented initiatives to ensure that Peterborough is a safe-space for everyone. We are working to end racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression and violence.
October 02, 2005
Oct 2 - Women's Brunch
The next Womens' Brunch is October 2,@ 11:30am. This months Brunch is at Lee Ho's Family dining. It is a buffet and the cost is $5.99. They serve canadaian food aswell as some breakfast items.
For more info contact Sherry at sherbear67_04 at yahoo.ca
September 25, 2005
Sept 25 - Walk for Life (AIDS WALK)
This is the 14th Annual walk to support the important work of PARN - your Community AIDS Resource Centre! For more info about PARN go to www.parn.ca
Walk Timing:
1:30pm - Registration
1:50pm - Warm up
2 pm - Walk Begins
Locations:
Peterborough - Millenium Park
Lindsay - Fleming College
Look for pledge sheets at all the cool spots around town or email PARN at getinformed@parn.ca
September 23, 2005
Sept 23 - 1st GANLEY LECTURE
JAMAICAN SELF-HELP proudly presents
The First Annual GANLEY LECTURE
"How We Lost the Dream; How We Keep Hope Alive"
PEGGY ANTROBUS
International Scholar, Author & Women's Rights Activist
Peggy will consider the long process of nation-building that has led the nations of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean through hope and despair, from colonialism to independence, from socialist models to the "Washington Consensus." She will further reflect on how the global community can survive today's disillusionment through grassroots movements that keep hope alive.
Born in Grenada, Peggy Antrobus has worked with a range of government and non-government agencies and is a founding member of the feminist organizations DAWN and CAFRA. Peggy earned her BA in Economics and PhD in Education and is currently teaching at the University of Winnipeg. Her latest book "The Global Women's Movement: Origins, Issues, Strategies" has been acclaimed as a "powerful agent for social transformation."
Friday Sept. 23, 2005
7:30pm
The Market Hall, 336 George St. N., Peterborough
Free Admission
Childcare available upon request
Call 743-1671 for more information or to request childcare.
Co-Sponsored by: Canada Research Chair in International Political Economy, Trent Women's Centre, Trent Women's Studies Department, Trent Politics Department and Speak Volumes Bookstore.
Sept 23 - Beers for Queers
Bs for Qs is back very second and fourth Friday at the Grassroots Cafe and eatery (Aymer and Hunter)!
This week entertainment is Pamela Means and Heather I.M. - check posters around town for other details.
Erin will be passing on some of the proceeds to local queer groups including RSO so come on out and support the community!!
September 21, 2005
Sept 21 - RSO AGM and Queer Townhall Meeting
RSO Annual General Meeting and Queer Townhall
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 -
7-9pm at the Peterborough Public Library (Aylmer Street)
The first 30 minutes of the meeting will cover business relating to the running of the Rainbow Service Organization. This is a public meeting and anyone may attend.
The remainder of the evening will be a facilitated town-hall meeting that will include reporting on the outcomes since the meetings in the spring and an opportunity to identify issues and actions for the coming year that support the broader "Queer" or "non-heterosexual" community in and around Peterborough.
Come on out and bring your ideas and energy!
Some refreshments will be provided.
September 15, 2005
Sept 15 - Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night
Thursday September 15th, 2005
7:00 pm at Victoria Park - corner of Water and Murray St.
Celbration to follow at St. Paul Presbyterian Church
Take Back the Night is an annual march and rally for women's safety
The focus this year is safety of women with disabilities.
For more info call heather at the Kawartha Sexual Assualt Centre at 748-5901 or email heather @ nexicon.net
September 11, 2005
Sept 11 - PRIDE Picnic in the Park
Sept. 11th, 2005 @ 12:30 pm to 4:00pm - PRIDE Picnic in the Park
Hosted by the Rainbow Service Organization (RSO) and the Rainbow Youth Coalition
Friends, Family and Fun.
- BYO Food and games
- There will be music, face painting, games etc.
- Non-Alcohol Event
- Dogs should be under control at all times
If you play an instrument or sing - come on out and share your talent at the open mic (sound system provided).
If you missed last year's picnic, you missed a good one! Be sure to stop-in and enjoy the fun in a peaceful park setting.
Where: Millenium Park
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For additional information on other Pride events check the previous event posting or go to www.peterboroughpride.ca
September 09, 2005
Sept 9-11 PRIDE weekend in Peterborough !
PETERBOROUGH PRIDE
PLEASE REFER TO www.peterboroughpride.ca FOR THE LATEST INFO
Sept. 9th, 2005 @ 9:00pm - Voodoo Barbie
Spin it. Shake it. Love it.
It's the unofficial, always-a-blast pre-pride party! Prepare yourself!
Where: The Trasheteria (Hunter & Water St.)
Tickets: $6.00 in advance, $8.00 at door (19+ event)
Available at:
Chatters Salon (Lansdowne Place),
Absolute Salon (Peterborough Square)
Club 717 (Harmony Rd. - south of 401, Oshawa)
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Sept. 10th, 2005 @ 11am - Everyone loves a Parade!
Bring a friend, bring the family, bring yourself and bring your pride!
Don't miss this awesome opportunity to be out and proud in your own community!
Reading of the Proclamation at City Hall will be followed by the 3rd annual Peterborough Pride Parade down George Street. Finish-up this fabulous walk down 'the main drag' at the beautiful, riverside Millenium Park.
Where: Peterborough City Hall, 500 George St. N.
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Sept. 10th, 2005 @ 8pm - PRIDE Party
Dress it up. Take it out. Strut your stuff.
Peterborough Pride comes but once a year, and that's a darn good reason to whoop-it-up at the official Pride Show and Dance.
Where: The Lions Club, 347 Burnham St. at Hunter St. E. (east side of the river)
Tickets: $10.00/person in advance, $12.00/person at door
Available at:
PARN - 159 King St., 3rd Floor,
Chatters Salon (Lansdowne Place),
Forbidden Pleasures- 91 George St. North & 871 Chemong Rd.
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Sept. 11th, 2005 @ 12:30 pm to 4:00pm - PRIDE Picnic in the Park
Hosted by the Rainbow Service Organization (RSO) and the Rainbow Youth Coalition
Friends, Family and Fun.
- BYO Food and games
- There will be music, face painting, games etc.
- Non-Alcohol Event
- Dogs should be under control at all times
If you play an instrument or sing - come on out and share your talent at the open mic (sound system provided).
If you missed last year's picnic, you missed a good one! Be sure to stop-in and enjoy the fun in a peaceful park setting.
Where: Millenium Park
Events at Grassroots Cafe
(Hunter and Aylmer)
- 5pm Queer Feast ($5)
- 6pm Open Stage
- 8pm Evelyn Perry performing ($5)
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For additional information go to www.peterboroughpride.ca
If you have questions, please contact:
peterboroughpride@hotmail.com or call 705-742-7142
August 12, 2005
Sat Aug 13 - Free meal at Grassroots
FREE MEAL AT GRASSROOTS SATURDAY
On Saturday, August l3, a free meal will be served at Grassroots Cafe (at Aylmer and Hunter Sts.).
All are welcome to attend. (Those are are not on limimited income may enjoy the meal and make a cash donation.)
July 09, 2005
July 9 - Pride Fundraiser!
With the help of Chris Boyd - Peterborough Pride is having a night of entertainment. Titled 'Bitch Salad' it will take place at The Underdog (Hunter St. under the Red Dog!) on July 9th, 2005. Curtain goes up at 9:30pm. $5 gets you in the door to this 19+ event.
Diva, Jasmine and other gendber-bending talents will grace the stage and raise a rukus - all in support of Peterborough Pride.
Come on down and support Pride at the newly renovated Underdog!
June 25, 2005
June 20-26 Pride Toronto
Pride week in Toronto!
For details about the events go to http://www.pridetoronto.com
Its not just a parade!
See ya there!
June 11, 2005
June 11-12 Durham Pride
For details go to http://www.durhampride.org (link is on our front page).
June 04, 2005
June 4 - Drag and Dance (Pride Fundraiser)
June 4 - Drag and Dance (Peterborough Pride Fundraiser)
Gordon Best Theatre (above the Only Cafe on Hunter St. in Peterborough)
9pm start time - see you all there!
June 01, 2005
June 1 - National Day Against Homophobia
National Day Against Homophobia!
For more info go to:
http://www.emergence.qc.ca/homophobie/en/html/about_day.html
There are no official events planned in Peterborough (that we know of). See the interview and story in June 1st "Peterborough This Week".
May 21, 2005
May 21 - Queer Dance (Teds)
Queer Dance at the Gordon Best Theatre (Hunter Street west in Peterborough)
For details call the Only Cafe or check out the posters.
May 14, 2005
May 14 - High Falls Hike
The Hike
Enjoy a nice hike to High Falls in Petroglyphs Provincial Park. High Falls Trail is 16 km return (3 hours) and is rated as moderate in difficulty. This trail goes through Canadian Shield landscape leads to a series of falls on Eels Creek.
Directions
Head north of Peterborough on Hwy 29 or 28 and pass Lakefield and Burliegh Falls. Turn right at Hwy 56 and follow it to the park entrance.
Timing
Hikers will be meeting in the parking lot inside Petrogryphs PP at 11am. Note the Park entry fee is $6. For those that want to cut their costs, some hikers will be meeting outside the park gate and carpooling to the start of the hike. Bring food and liquids (nothing is being provided except friendly smiles and conversation!).
For more info contact Chris (755-0838) or Paul (742-6034)
Please Note:
Participants are warned to dress appropriate to the weather and conditions and take responsibility for themselves. This is not an official RSO event and RSO accepts no responsibility or liability in relation to this activity.
May 10, 2005
May 10 - Beers for Queers @ Grassroots
Beers for Queers
This week - Entertainment by Rae Spoone
Every 2nd Tuesday starts 8pm at the Grassroots cafe on Alymer St at Hunter St.
This event is planned for every 2nd Tuesday to promote a queer friendly Ptbo and also to create income for local Queer orgs. Live music most nights.
Come on out and see how great it can be!!
May 07, 2005
May 7 - Queer Dance (Teds)
Queer Dance at the Gordon Best Theatre (Hunter Street west in Peterborough)
For details call the Only Cafe or check out the posters.
May 04, 2005
May 4 - A Taste for Life - PARN fundraiser
May 4 - A Taste for Life - PARN fundraiser
This is a great fundraiser that requires only that you go out to dinner!
How Does A Taste for Life Work?
It's simple!
Make a reservation at one of the fine participating restaurants. Enjoy an evening out with your friends and family 25% of your dinner bill will be donated to A Taste for Life, supporting men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS. That's all! You don't have to tell your server that you are there for A Taste for Life. Just have a wonderful evening out and support a GREAT cause!
Why not put together a group of friends, family or co-workers to support A Taste for Life? It's a great excuse to get together and a great way to support an important cause. If you need assistance, please contact us.
Participating Restaurants
The following restaurants have generously offered to participate in A Taste for Life on May 4, 2005.
Elements
Location: 140 King Street
Telephone Number: 705-876-1116
Karma's Cafe
Location: 217 Hunter Street West
Telephone Number: 705-748-5451
St. Veronus Café and Tap Grill
Location: 129 Hunter Street West
Telephone Number: 705-743-5714
Warkworth Diner
Location: 17 Main
Telephone Number: 705-924-9139
When you make your reservation, tell the restaurant you are dining out for A Taste for Life.
For more info:
For more information, you can:
Call PARN at 705-749-9110, 1-800-361-2895 or email getinformed@parn.ca
or go to:
http://www.atasteforlife.org/peterborough/index.html
April 26, 2005
April 26 - Beers for Queers
Beers for Queers
Tuesday starting @ 8pm at the Grassroots cafe on Alymer St at Hunter St.
This week - RSO Membership Night - find out about RSO and tell us what you want RSO to be for you and your community!
These events are planned for every second Tuesday to promote a queer friendly Ptbo and also to create income for local Queer orgs. Live music most nights.
Come on out and see how great it can be!!
March 22, 2005
March 22 - Beers for Queers - Grassroots (Almer/Hunter)
Beers for Queers
This week - Queer Film Night
Every Tuesday starting @ 8pm at the Grassroots cafe on Alymer St at Hunter St.
This event is planned for every Tuesday to promote a queer friendly Ptbo and also to create income for local Queer orgs. Live music most nights.
Come on out and see how great it can be!!
March 16, 2005
March 16 - Queer town hall meeting to address homophobia in Peterborough
Queer town hall meeting
Wednesday, March 16 2005
Peterborough Public Library
7:00PM
On March 16, 2005 the Queer Issues Commissioner of the Trent Central Student Association will be hosting a queer town hall meeting to address the issue of homophobia in Peterborough. The meeting, which will take place in the auditorium of the Peterborough Public Library, will be open to all queer-identified people and their allies. It will serve as an opportunity for the community come together, share their thoughts and experiences with each other, and explore possible solutions. Like many other cities in Canada Peterborough is plagued by an attitude that seems to tolerate hate crimes targeted towards queer-identified people. Verbal and physical attacks against queer people, which are all too common in this town, are but a ghastly symptom of a much larger problem. This is a problem that must be addressed. Through this meeting the queer community can explore ideas on how to challenge homophobia and foster a community that is respectful to queer people.
The meeting will feature a panel consisting of representatives from local queer organisations. Each representative will be afforded the opportunity to explain what their organisation does, whom it serves, and how it came into being. They will also be encouraged to share their observations about homophobia in the community. The presence of queer organisations at this meeting will lend an air of solidarity and support to those who might otherwise feel isolated in terms of their queer experiences. Together these organisations constitute a veritable support network that will hopefully be enhanced and strengthened from the visibility that this forum will undoubtedly provide.
The floor will be opened up to the public following introductions and panel presentations. Members of the public will be given approximately three minutes to share their thoughts and opinions on homophobia in Peterborough and make some suggestions for change. The panel will be given an opportunity to make a short reply following each comment. The meeting will conclude with closing remarks by each members of the panel. They will share their thoughts and insights about homophobia in Peterborough and reflect upon the comments and suggestions made throughout the evening.
Constructive dialogue in a public forum is but one step in the long road to equality. Smaller meetings, which will be comprised of representatives from local queer organisations, will follow this public forum. They will use the information from the public forum to come to a decision on how to proceed in the local fight for equality.
Nathaniel Christopher
Queer Issues Commissioner
Trent Central Student Association
March 10, 2005
March 10 - DRAG IT OUT again! - Amateur Revue
DRAG IT OUT AGAIN:
Kings, Queens and Inbetweens
An Invitation to Explore your Drag Side
Amateur Revue
To include traditional drag performance, as well as spoken word, original music, storytelling and performance art by Peterborough’s Finest gender-benders followed by lots of dancing.
Thursday, March 10th, 9:30pm
At the Trasheteria (123 Simcoe St, Peterborough)
All ages, everyone welcome. DRAGWEAR encouraged. Wheelchair accessible.
Cost: Pay-What-You-Can
All proceeds will go to local queer community
Performers Wanted! Read section 3 for information on performing.
****Performers and Helpers Wanted******
We are calling for Volunteer Performers for the drag show - ‘Amateur Revue’ on Thursday, March 10th at the Trasheteria. We are seeking to present a wide variety of drag performance, including
- traditional drag performance using lip-synch and recorded music
- spoken word, poetry, storytelling and original music
- transgendered and transsexual performers
DRAG IT OUT Again will feature amateur drag performers.
We encourage both beginners and more experience dragsters to take part.
A soundperson, dressing room, and prop support for your act will be offered for your act. We are heavily promoting the event and expecting good-sized crowd.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. The event will be open to all ages.
Admission to the drag revue will be on a pay what you can (PWYC)
basis. All proceeds raised will go to support the local queer community.
If you would like to perform, please provide us with the
information below (to ptbo_dragitout@yahoo.ca) by February 27th, 2005:
DRAG IT OUT Again: Amateur Revue Performance Act Form
Please provide us with as much information as you can by February 27th 2005 (deadline flexible by a few days if you need more time to figure out more details)
Send the details to ptbo_dragitout@yahoo.ca If you are new, we strongly encourage you to attend Drag Performance Workshop on Feb 20th, but everyone is invited.
Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Performance/Stage/Drag Name:
Brief Description of Act:
Length of Act:
Technical Requirements:
Additional Comments:
“DRAG IT OUT Again: Kings, Queens and Inbetweens”
Sponsored by Trent Queer Collective. Trent Women’s Centre, Trent Central Students Association. More Sponsors Pending
Core Organizers: Jonah Marcovitz, Amardeep Kaur Gill and Jordan
In addition to performers, we are also recruiting volunteers (Posterers, Publicity Support, Doorperson, Security, Performance Support, Camera person…etc)
Contact us if interested.
For more information, or if you wish to contact the organizers
Email: ptbo_dragitout@yahoo.ca
Or call Trent Queer Collective at (705) 741-5335
March 08, 2005
March 8th - Beers for Queers - Grassroots (Aylmer/Hunter)
Beers for Queers
This week - Entertainment by Darcy, Kale and Cole
Every Tuesday starting @ 8pm at the Grassroots cafe on Alymer St at Hunter St.
This event is planned for every Tuesday to promote a queer friendly Ptbo and also to create income for local Queer orgs. Live music most nights.
Come on out and see how great it can be!!
March 05, 2005
March 5th WOW - Women’s Dance
WOW - Women’s Dance
Sponsored by: Wild Out Women
When: March 5th, 2005
Time: 9:00pm to 1:00am
Where: Lion’s Community Centre, Burnham St., Peterborough
Cost: Pay what you can, minimum $5.00
For information or if you have suggestions for the dance contact:
Jen at 760-9003 or jennypants1@hotmail.com
February 27, 2005
Feb 27 - Emergency Counter-Protest to Support Queer People and Equal Marriage Rights
Emergency Counter-Protest to Support Queer People and Equal Marriage Rights
Certain fundamental groups and people are having an anti-gay marriage rally this Sunday in Peterborough against equal marriage rights for gay people in Canada in front of Peter Adam's Office.
Are we going to let this action of homophobia and oppression pass just like that?
No! We are going to stage our own rally in support of liberation and recognition. Students and community members in Peterborough are mobilizing for an emergency counter-protest. We need everyones support to fight against these homophobic activities.
Counter-Demonstration to Support Queer People
Meet 12.45pm on Sunday, 27th February, 2005.
Corner of Water St and Charlotte St at the MNR
(across Peter Adam's Office)
Bring allies, music, stereo system, drums, large banners or signs,
rainbow accessories and anything in support of anti-oppression.
We must be creative and outnumber the anti-gay demonstrators and make a visible presence to support queer people and equal marriage rights.
Homophobic actions like the anti-gay marrige rally enforce hate crimes and violence against marginalized sexualities, queer people and transpeople. With the recently targeted attacks on queer-identified women in Novemeber and ongoing abuse on queer people, the battle to reclaim our space is ongoing. Whether you believe in marriage or not, we must fight against queerphobia. Come out at show your support.
--- Reclaim Our Space, Together We Are Stronger! ---
For more information on Sunday's counter-action to reclaim our space:
Paul Bocking: beautifulchaos@soon.com
February 24, 2005
Feb 24 - TQC Music Event at the Spill Cafe (George St.)
TQC is holding a music even twith a number of performers and everyone is welcome! Starts around 8:30.
$4 with a non-perishable food item, $6 without
For more information, or if you wish to contact the organizers call Trent Queer Collective at (705) 741-5335
February 20, 2005
Feb 20 - Learn Drag Workshop
DRAG IT OUT AGAIN:
Kings, Queens and Inbetweens
An Invitation to Explore your Drag Side
Learn Drag! – Drag Performance Technique Workshop
Led by Christopher Noel and Bunny LeBlanc
Sunday, February 20th, 4:30 – 7:30 pm
at PARN (159 King St., Suite 302, Peterborough) [Wheelchair accessible.]
Registration in advance strongly suggested!
Email ptbo_dragitout@yahoo.ca [or call TQC Office: 741-5335]
Besides offering practical how-to advice and character development,
the workshop will also stimulate conversation about how each of
us performs our gender in an everyday, lived context. The workshop is being led by professional dragsters from Toronto. This is a rare opportunity:
- discuss your drag identity and performance
- learn practical tips
- have fun gender-bending in a safe, supportive environment
- if interested, sign up to perform in the Amateur Drag Revue on Thursday, March 10th, 2005 at the Trasheteria.
Here is a list of materials one may need or want at the workshop.
Queens:
- lip stick
- liquid cover up
- eye liner, mascare
- wig
- clothing (whatever you want to dress up in)
- baby oil (for easy make up removal) Kings:
- something to bind breast with (tensor bandage)
- clothing (ties, hats, shirts…?)
- clipping of hair to make sideburns and beard
- eye shadow similar shade of hair
This is a suggested list only, it is not necessary, feel free to be creative. Borrow materials where you can. We will try to have some extra stuff.
For more information, or if you wish to contact the organizers
Email: ptbo_dragitout@yahoo.ca
Or call Trent Queer Collective at (705) 741-5335
February 18, 2005
Feb 18th - QUEERLINES Paper submission Deadline!
Again this year the Queerlines paper is being created (16 pages of stuff that matters to the QLBGTT community!) but they need submissions of articles, photos, artwork, writing, stories, thoughts or whatever says what you need to say!!!
Deadline is February 18th!
Submissions can be sent via email to queerlines@trentu.ca or drop it off at the Arthur office at the Sadleir House, 751 George St. N. to the attention of Queerlines. For more info visit www.nathaniel.ca/queerlines
December 31, 2004
Dec 31 Pride PPC New Years Dance
Fanatastic New Years Dance at the Lion's Centre (Burnham Rd. off Hunter E. in Ptbo). Sponsored by the Peterborough Pride Commission.
- 2 DJs, Door Prizes and much more!
- Age of Majority event - doors open at 8pm
- $20 in advance or at the door - for more info call 742-7142
December 18, 2004
Dec 18 Queer+ Dance @ the GB
Queer positive dance at the Gordon Best (above the Only Cafe on Hunter St. W.) in Peterborough.
Doors open at 9pm and cover is $5
For more info contact Ted at tjsun_@hotmail.com
December 04, 2004
Dec 4 Queer+ Dance @ the GB
Queer positive dance at the Gordon Best (above the Only Cafe on Hunter St. W.) in Peterborough.
Doors open at 9pm and cover is $5
For more info contact Ted at tjsun_@hotmail.com
November 23, 2004
Nov 23 - Cheap Beers for Queers
Cheap Beers for Queers
Every Tuesday starting @ 8pm at the Grassroots cafe on Alymer St at Hunter St.
This event is planned for every Tuesday to promote a queer friendly Ptbo and also to create income for local
Queer orgs. Live music most nights.
Come on out and see how great it can be!!
November 20, 2004
Nov 20 Queer+ Dance @ the GB
Queer positive dance at the Gordon Best (above the Only Cafe on Hunter St. W.) in Peterborough.
Doors open at 9pm and cover is $5
For more info contact Ted at tjsun_@hotmail.com
November 13, 2004
Nov 13 - TQC Dance
It's an all ages event taking place at the Trend Pub at Traill College (off Dublin Between Reid and Stewart). It runs from 10:00PM until 1:30AM.
Admission is $2.00
The Trent Queer Dances are presented by the Trent Central Student Association and the Trent Queer Collective
For more information email Queer@trentu.ca or Queer@trentcsa.ca
November 09, 2004
Nov 9 - Cheap Beers for Queers
Cheap Beers for Queers
Begins Nov 2 at 8pm at the Grassroots cafe on Alymer St at Hunter St.
This event is planned for every Tuesday to promote a queer friendly Ptbo and also to create income for local
Queer orgs.
Come on out and see how great it can be!!
October 30, 2004
Women's Dance - October 30
Women’s Dance
Sponsored by: Wild Out Women
October 30th, 2004
9:00pm to 1:00am
Lion’s Community Centre
Burnham St., Peterborough
Cost: Sliding scale - pay what you can,
minimum $5.00 per person
For information contact:
Jennifer @ 741-4751
October 20, 2004
Gay/Bi Men's Health Forum - October 20
This event has been rescheduled for September 20 - 7-9 pm at the Peterborough Lions Club (347 Burnum)
Your AIDS Resource Network (PARN) presents Dr. Ted Myers (UofT) and John Maxwell (AIDS Committee of TO) discuss the results of the Ontario Mens Survey. Many men in the area participated in the survey so come on out to hear about the results and the new ASSUMPTIONS CAMPAIGN, an educational advertising effort to improve the situation.
For more info call 705-749-9110 or email getinformed@parn.ca
September 26, 2004
AIDS WALK - September 26
The 13th Annual AIDS Walk will be held in Peterborough and Lindsay to raise funds for PARN - your community AIDS Resource Centre.
In Peterborough the walk starts at Millenium Park at the base of King St. and in Lindsay at the SSFC Frost Campus. Registration starts at 1:30 pm and the walk starts at 2:00 pm.
Come on out and make a difference!!!
There is a RSO team entered and everyone is welcome to join us!!
For detailed information go to www.parn.ca or email getinformed@parn.ca
September 25, 2004
Trent Queer Dance - September 25th
Saturday September 25th starts 10pm
At 'The TREND' (Traill College Pub)
September 16, 2004
Play "Kilt" - Sept 16-25th
The play "Kilt", a New Stages Theatre Co. production is on at Showplace Peterborough (290 George St.) September 16-25th. Show times are 8pm and tickets are available at the boxoffice or at 705-742-7469.
Please Note: This play is for adults only and has gay theme and coarse language (wahoo!). Man on Man kissing if you don't mind that and of course a man in a kilt (shocking!)
Great story and well presented. You will have a great time and will be moved by the simple message. (Rick's two cents worth).
September 12, 2004
Pride Picnic - September 12
SEPTEMBER 12 - Rainbow Family Picnic at Inverlea Park - Bring the kids, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. This day will be fill with fun and entertainment for all ages. Bring your baseball gloves just in case. See you there!!!
1pm - 5pm - Lots of fun and entertainment for all ages at Inverlea Park.
http://www.peterboroughpride.ca/events.htm for more info
September 11, 2004
Peterborough Pride Day - September 11
SEPTEMBER 11 - GAY PRIDE CELEBRATIONS - for more details go to the Pride 2004 page
http://www.peterboroughpride.ca for details on events
10:30am - 11am - Parade participants must register in front of City Hall
11am - 12pm - Time for last minute float details and socializing
12pm - Rally begins in front of City Hall which includes:
- A reading of the proclamation by Mayor Sylvia Sutherland
- Blessing by Reverend Bill Peacock
- Speeches
12:30pm - Parade will depart City Hall (see map of parade route)
2pm - Parade will arrive at the Lions Center
2pm - 5pm - BBQ and socializing at the Lions Center including:
- Vendors
- Children's activities
- Youth Activities
- Information booths
7pm - Doors open for the evening festivities
8:30pm - Show starts
September 10, 2004
Pride Event - September 10
SEPTEMBER 10 - Pre Pride Party at the . Party! Party! Party! from 9pm-2am. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. For tickets call Mel at 705-742-7142.
http://www.peterboroughpride.ca/events.htm for more info
September 08, 2004
RSO Board Meeting
For more information or to attend please email rso@pipcom.com
September 05, 2004
Pride Event - September 5
SEPTEMBER 5 - PPC Yard Sale and BBQ at 583 Chamberlain St. Good sellable items can be donated up to and including September 3.
http://www.peterboroughpride.ca/events.htm for more info
September 04, 2004
Pride Event - September 4
SEPTEMBER 4 - Krispy Kreme fundraiser at Dieter and Darcy's No Frills on George St. To guarantee you get some of these delectable treats, call 742-7142 to place a pre-paid order.
http://www.peterboroughpride.ca/events.htm for more info
August 29, 2004
Pride event - August 29
AUGUST 29 - POSTPONED DUE TO FLOOD RENOVATIONS - Keep checking back for a new date. Pre Parade Fundraiser at Elements Restaurant. A Gala Evening filled with fabulous entertainment, great food, good friends, and good times. Tickets are $40/person and can be purchased at Elements or by calling 705-742-7142.
http://www.peterboroughpride.ca/events.htm for more info
August 21, 2004
Pride Fundraiser -Aug 21
AUGUST 21 - Rainbow Dance at the Only. Come out for a night of Retro and new music, a drag show featuring Diva and friends, a 50/50 draw, raffle and a "Best Retro Costume" contest. Admission is $5/person at the door.
PPC website: http://www.peterboroughpride.ca