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Lexington. Kentucky February 2004
A publication 0F the Lexington Gay and Lesbian Service OrganiZation
Volume 19 Number 2
Civil Rights Attorney AVOL Marti Gras Ball
R BETH RpBINSON AIDS Volunteers of Lexington invites
eel world String Band concert you to an evening of New Orleans—style
Attorney Beth Robinson served as co- revelry. Please join us for the AVOL Mardi
council in the Baker v State case before Gras Ball on Saturday, Fe?r”ary 21 at the
the Vermont Supreme Court that opened Sheraton Suites, 2601 Richmond Road, -
. the way for state-recognized civil unions Lexmgton. . ‘
for same sex couples. She then led the C Doors. Opin8 at 7 Tphm W'tm bOpjning
lobbying effort that led to the passage of . eremo'nies a . pm. _ er:wr : fiaFC'
the Vermont civil union law - the first ever ing, casrno gaming, a caiun inner u e ' a
in the United States. costume contest, and tarot'card readings
Bluegrass Fairness is bringing of;er:d.bMuszicC:or the Eventing l\vzrll be pro;c
Robinson to Lexington for a weekend of ‘é' e y y_“e:° F onkd dd 3: 91r00°1
activities. On Friday, Feb 13, Ms. eremonies W' e rea a y 0 '
Robinson will speak at Memorial Hall at 7 WKQTQ'k t $60 d VIP
m. A su ested donation of $5 is asked. '0 e S are per person, an
p How 3v?” the Vermont decision for Tablesfor8are available for$600, and VIP
same-sex civil unions affect the national Tables of4 for $300. For more information
dialogue and how might it affect us in or tickets, contact AVOL at(859) 225-3000
Kentucky? Do you know the difference orASIEeScYSIISMt:;risé@i::lgaoliPRoom Rate of
between domestic artnershi , civil union,
and civil marriageE)? Ms Rpobinson will $82 fora Suite are available for the 21st at
address these issues on Friday night. the Sheraton Surtes’LeXIngton. Jorn us
On Saturday at 10 am at the Beaumont and lets have a Ball.
Branch of the Public Library, Fairness is . ,.
offering a seminar featuring Ms. Robinson SPOIISOI‘ 0f the Month
on “Rights and Responsibilities of Same-
, Sex Couples.” Topics will include invest- Dr Ted M
ment, realty, power of attorney, living wills, _
and more. A suggested donation of $5 is R'Chardson 0-D.
asked.
Saturday night, Feb 14, a benefit con- Vision Specialist
cert with Reel World String Band will be
held for the Ky Fairness Alliance. Come 278 - 4201
celebrate Valentines Day with us at
Memorial Hall at? pm. Asuggested dona- 277 - 4684
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