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LGBT Community Center Coalition of Central PA
January 2011
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Dear Friend of the Community Center,
Happy New Year! Now that the Holidays are over it's time to get on with 2011.
This is my first newsletter as Executive Director and I want to thank everyone for their wonderful warmth and hospitality as I settled into my new home here in central PA. November and December were a whirlwind of meeting people, listening, strategizing, planning, and getting the word out that the LGBT Center is poised to achieve great things this year. Some may ask, "What is an LGBT Community Center anyway?" There is no simple one-size-fits-all answer. A healthy, vibrant community center is one that leads the way in education and outreach, provides support, gives guidance and fosters leadership. It builds alliances, provides opportunities for socializing and networking, and is resilient. It enriches lives and it saves lives through a thoughtful array of programming that make it relevant and worthwhile.
As we start the new year, I encourage each of you to get involved. Participate. Volunteer. Speak up and Show up. Contribute. We will be rolling out an array of new programs and services that will span the entire region so stay tuned for details. I am here and fully dedicated to our collective future with regards to rights, jobs, dignity, safety, education, and opportunity. Have no doubt, however, that the thing that will make your Community Center truly unique and special is YOU.
Sincerely,
Executive Director
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Common Roads
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GSA Leadership Summit
The fourth annual GSA Leadership Summit will take place on Friday, February 25th, 2011 at Dickinson College (snow date: Friday, April 1st). We are looking forward to another great event with our partners Planned Parenthood of Central PA and Dickinson College's Office of Diversity Issues. Registration is now open; see more info here. Thanks to our sponsors: PSEA, The Hershey Company, and Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
Friday Night meetings
We meet weekly in Harrisburg at the LGBT Community Center (221 N. Front Street) and in Lancaster at the UUCL (538 W. Chestnut Street) from 7-9:30pm. See our schedule.
Common Roads is the youth programming arm of the LGBT Community Center.
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Lancaster PFLAG
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The Center's Executive Director Donna Rose will be the guest speaker at the January 12th meeting for the Lancaster Chapter of PFLAG. The meeting time is 7pm at Grace United Church of Christ, 1947 New Holland Pike, Lancaster.
Donna will speak about the path that has led her here to Central PA, her new role at the Center, her vision for the future, and thoughts on key areas of interest to the LGBTQ community.
Lancaster PFLAG meets each 2nd Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to all who need support or who do support the LGBTQ community.
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Womyn's Chorus Concert
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Join the Central PA Womyn's Chorus this Sunday, January 9 as they present "Driven Womyn Through the Years: A Musical Retrospective" at 4pm at Unity Church in Enola. Celebrating 17 years of singing, the Chorus will be presenting songs from its past, with some great, not to be missed, memories.
Tickets are $15, or $10 for seniors and students.
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Chamber Annual Meeting
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The Central PA Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting on Friday, January 14 at The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road. The evening begins at 6:30pm on the Mezzanine overlooking the Fountain Lobby, with entertainment and a cash bar available. The evening will conclude after a wonderful dinner and Business Meeting in the Fountain Lobby for a social hour including a cash bar and a raffle for some fantastic prizes.The Keynote speaker will be Sam McClure, Director of Affiliate Relations with the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber.To Register visit www.cpglcc.org and click on the registration button. The Center is a member of the Central Pennsylvania Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
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Harrisburg Men's Chorus Concerts
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Pack your suitcase and grab your passport as the Harrisburg Men's Chorus takes you on a whirlwind tour of the world via music and song as part of its 2010-2011 season! Artistic Director David Walker has designed a program that is sure to entertain both novice and seasoned choral fans. The Harrisburg Men's Chorus invites you to celebrate a world of many cultures at their concert "It's a Gay World After All" presented at the following times:
Saturday, January 22 at 8pm
The Maennerchor Club
221 North Street, Harrisburg
Sunday, January 23 at 2pm
Colonial Park United Church of Christ
5000 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg
Saturday, January 29 at 8pm
Unitarian Church of Harrisburg
1280 Clover Lane, Harrisburg
Sunday, January 30 at 2pm
Unity Church of Harrisburg
927 Wertzville Road, Enola
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Book Club Updates
| The book club meets on the third Sunday of every month, 5-7pm, at the Midtown Scholar, 1302 N Third Street, Harrisburg. New members are always welcome. Contact the Center at (717) 920-9534 or info@centralpalgbtcenter.org for more details.
If you're interested in reading ahead, check out the reading list through June below:
January 16: The Front Runner, Patricia Nell Warren
February 20: Gender Outlaw, Kate Bornstein
March 20: Home at the End of the World, Michael Cunningham
April 17: Emperor's Children, Claire Messud
May 15: Mourning and Celebration, K. David Brody
June 19: Revenge of the Paste Eaters, Cheryl Peck
July 17: Rubyfruit Jungle, Rita Mae Brown
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Lancaster Pride
| Please join Lancaster Pride for their next public meeting on January 19th. Come find out about the many great events, dances, fundraisers, and youth parties that are in the works. Lancaster Pride is looking for volunteers to help in all areas. Find out how you can become part of Pride 2011!
On January 24th, Lancaster Pride Youth Outreach presents its first Bingo Night! This is a family-friendly night so bring your kids and teenagers. There is no charge to play but donations are accepted. Ice cream and drinks will be available for purchase.
Lancaster Pride is a project of the LGBT Community Center. See more about their activities at www.lancasterpride.com.
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221 N. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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The mission
of the LGBT
Community Center Coalition of Central PA is to create common ground for the
LGBT
community and allies in Central Pennsylvania by providing
services
through spiritual, educational, and cultural activities that
foster
wholeness. We seek to create a
safe, welcoming and inclusive environment; provide
and support comprehensive programs throughout the community; and embrace
diversity, health and wellness.
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