Baltimore Pride 2005
The heat and humidity of summer are upon us, and it
makes us appreciate how fortunate we were in June
to have cool and clear days for Baltimore Pride
2005.
Certainly, the weather played at least some role in
our biggest and best Pride weekend ever.
With an estimated 10-15,000 people at the parade
and block party, and over 20,000 at the Sunday
festival, this year's Pride celebration was Baltimore's
biggest ever. RuPaul took the stage on Saturday,
and Melissa Ferrick headlined on Sunday. Both were
among the scores of entertainers that raised the bar
this year. There were over 200 vendors, plying
everything from rainbow-emblazoned collectibles to
kabobs, and many organizations distributing
information and resources related to their cause.
Of course, the real credit goes to the 100+
volunteers, sponsors, and community partners that
made it all possible -- proving that Baltimore can
keep step with its larger regional neighbors during
Pride season. A fitting tribute to our 30th Pride!
For more information about Baltimore Pride 2005,
photos from the event, and ways to get involved in
our annual celebration please visit
www.baltimorepride.org.
Baltimore Pride is produced by the GLCCB, and
proceeds help support the Center and its
programming throughout the year.
Visit the Official Baltimore Pride website
Quick Links...
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Greetings!
We are pleased to send you the first-ever e-
newsletter of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and
Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and
Central Maryland (the Center). In it you will read
about current and new programming at the Center,
community events, and other items of interest to our
constituents. Please enjoy, and share it with your
friends if you feel it may also be of interest to them.
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David Bohnett CyberCenter Now Open
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In January 2005 the GLCCB was awarded a grant by
the David
Bohnett Foundation to establish a
CyberCenter. Housed within the GLCCB, the
CyberCenter boasts ten state-of-art IBM
workstations, high-speed internet, popular software
packages, printing capability, and wirless access for
notebook users.
The goal of the CyberCenters, of which there are
now 30 in GLBT community centers around the
country, is to provide local GLBT communities access
to computers and the internet to foster self-
expression and individual development.
The GLCCB's David Bohnett CyberCenter will be open
during administrative office hours (10-7, M-F) with
classes and tutoring at posted times. Click below for
schedule and pricing information.
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New Youth Hotline at GLCCB
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In July, 2005, the GLCCB launched a new
information and referral hotline for GLBT youth.
Funded by a grant from the Baltimore Community
Foundation, Directing In-need Gay Youth To
Services
(DIGYTS) will be staffed by trained youth counselors
who will provide information, referrals to services,
and support to their peers.
In an effort to address the ever-increasing need for
services and programming for youth and young
adults, the GLCCB created DIGYTS which will
augment the successful Sufficient As I aM (SAIM)
youth group at the Center. DIGYTS will be staffed
and will operate separately from the Center's long-
standing resource and referral hotline.
The DIGYTS hotline will operate Monday - Friday from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and between noon and 5:00
p.m. on Saturdays. The number is (410) 234-8057.
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Bingo Raises Over $60,000
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Gay Bingo recently set a milestone for the GLCCB.
Since September, 2003, bingo has raised more than
$60,000 in support of the Center and its programs
and has become a valuable lifeline for the GLCCB
throughout the year.
Hosted by the Hippo, and
featuring the talents of
caller Roger Dimick, bingo has achieved a bit of a cult
following in Baltimore, being featured by the City
Paper and the Baltimore Sun more than once. On
any given Wednesday evening, bingo draws a diverse
crowd to Mt. Vernon for a raucus time. This is NOT
your grandmother's bingo, but she would be welcome
all the same!
Gay bingo happens at the Hippo every Wednesday.
Play begins at 8:30 p.m. with early bird games that
feature special prizes. For more information, and the
upcoming schedule of theme nights, call the Hippo at
(410) 547-0069 or visit their website via the link
below.
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Support the GLCCB today!
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Much of the GLCCB's support comes from individuals
like you! Please take a moment to make a
contribution so we can continue providing valuable
resources and support to Maryland's GLBT community.
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