xt7q5717q12z https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7q5717q12z/data/mets.xml Lexington, KY Pride Community Services Organization 200805 This collection contains newsletters produced by the Lexington, Kentucky based Pride Community Services Organization. Included are publications from the organization through multiple name changes, such as LinQ magazine (July 2013-2016); the GLSO (Gay and Lesbian Services Organization) News (August 1986-June 2013); the GSO (Gay Services Organization) newsletter (1979-July 1986). Accession number 2016ms055. newsletters  English Pride Community Services Organization Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Pride Community Services Organization publications LGBTQ community--Kentucky LGBTQ culture LGBTQ newspapers Gay men Lesbians Bisexual people Transgender people Sexual minorities Gender identity Drag culture GLSO News, May 2008 text GLSO News, May 2008 2008 2019 true xt7q5717q12z section xt7q5717q12z " 7 Gag/and The GLSO NEWS
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Pride Festival 2008. We Are Family
There will be a FABULOUI FREE prioritized based on level of participation.
Pride Festival in downtown Lexington at Booths can be shared. Booths must be
Cheapside Park on June 28, from 11 am paid for by June 5.
until 9pm. The GLSO, AVOL, Lexington If you are not able to be a sponsor,
Fairness, KY Equality Federation, KY you can also pay for a booth space to sell
Stonewaill Democrats, Lexington Fayettle items, to talk to people about your
Co. Health Department, UK's GSA, business, orto have an activity. Booths for
Lexmart's GAYL, and the Imperial Court of non-sponsors can be purchased at these
KY have been planning the festivities for levels:
months. $50 notfor profit (501 (c) 3) org.
We were thrilled that so many people $75 for selling booths
and organizations have come together to $35 to add electricity
plan this festival. There willbeavariety of GLSO will be selling food and soft
booths set up on Cheapside and around drinks and we are working on having
the History Museum (the old courthouse), alcohol sales.
as well as entertainment, food, and lots of Vo|unteers Needed
fun. If you want to look it up on map quest, We will need a large number of
the address '5 251 W' Main Street. volunteers to work a couple of hours at the
We have lined up some sponsors at festival. If you are interested in helping,
the $500 level.There are sponsorships Stl" can the Pride Center at 253_3233 and
available at various levels. Sponsors will leave your name phone number and
be given a booth space (10 X10)! have their email address. If you have a specific area
name on a banner at the festival and will be of interest you can also let us know that.
listed in the GLSO News,. Call Marsha at Organizations can get a reduction on
(859)219'8045) to becomeasponsor 0”" their booth fee if they donate hours.
purchase booths. Booth location WI“ be CallMarsha859219-8045
Pride Month Sponsor " {3' {43“
Sponsor of the Month *
{ Scott Ackerman Wmdv K110“ Farm
' 859 338 8483 Jennifer Crossen
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SAcker4224@aol.com 859 299-7410

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Celebrates 27th Year of Fundralsrng

The Imperial Court Of Kentucky Wi” On Saturday, an official State Dinnerwill be
celebrate 27 years of continuous held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Spirits
fundraising with its 27th annual Coronation Lounge. Cocktails begin at 5:30 pm and
Ball and related activities the weekend of dinnerwill be served at6:00 pm.Admission
June 6 — 9, 2008. The Imperial Court of isa$25 donation.
Kentucky was organized in 1982 and is a Two events will follow later that
charter member of the International Court evening. The Out-of—Town Show, held at
SYStemi a group 0i over 70 SUCh QrOUPS Main Street Live, will feature entertainers
throughout the United Statesi Canada and from courts across the nation. Doors will
Mexico. open at 8:00 pm with the show beginning at

Located in Lexington, the Court is a 8:30 pm.Coverisa$5 donation.
501© 3 charity organization With a Following the Out-of—Town Show, the
dedicated mission to fundraise for other court is planning to host an After Party for
501© 3 organizations that serve the LGBT our out of town guests and in town court
community. This year, the Court has community. The time and location are still
designated Moveable Feast Lexington, being finalized, but will be announced
AIDS Volunteers of Lexington and the Gay soon.
and Lesbian Service Organization as their The weekend culminates on Sunday
primary beneficiaries. Since 2000, the evening with the 27th Coronation Ball atthe
court has donated over $130,000 to its Radisson Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom in
beneficiaries. downtown Lexington. Doors open at 5:30

The annual Coronation Ball is when pm with the Opening Production to begin
the court celebrates the year offundraising promptly at 6:00 pm. Admission is a $15
and appoints the next year's Board Of donation,andincludeshorsd’oeuvres.
Directors and Emperor and Empress, the The evening willfeature performances
figurehead leaders of the organization. by guests from other courts across the
This year, His Most Imperial Majesty, country, the annual election for voting
Emperor26 Brad Shepherdi and Her Most members of the organization, step-down
Imperial MajeStyr Empress 26 Lawren performances from Emperor 26 Brad and
LaM00rer invite YOU to join them for Empress 26 Lawren, and the crowning
“Wonka’s Circus Trip," a Willy ceremony for next year’s monarchs.
Wonka/Circus-themed evening filled with On Monday, the weekend ends with a
celebration, grand entertainment and Victory Brunch at the Radisson Plaza Hotel
recognition. Spirits Lounge. Doors open at 10:30 am,

Coronation weekend is one Of the with brunch to follow at 11:00 am.
major Pride Month activities in Lexington. Admission is a $25 donation.
The weekend starts with theln-Town Show Emperor Brad and Empress Lawren
on Friday evening at Main Street Live. invite you to join the Court for the full
Doors open at 7130 Pm and the show Wt” weekend of activities to help them
begin at 8300 Pm- Admission iS a $5 celebrate Reign 26’s fundraising
donation. accomplishments. You can view additional

The show Will feature many 0f information regarding Coronation 27 at
Lexington’s favorite court performers, and www.im perlalcourtkentucky. org.
will be held on the Level Dance Floor.
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3 EM” m It: 3" ”fl music ofAnother Note in the past, you are in
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It LOGO Channel — Gay 3 show entirely of Broadway music. "We have
We did it! Insight will be adding always includedafew Broadwaytunes in each
e LOGO to their Lexington Insight Digital 3.2 of our concerts. but we have never done an
'r channel line—up. Current plans are to add entire show of songs fromjust from Broadway
rt this channeltin late June! If you want to musicals," said Steve Johnson, director of the
" know more about what will be on LOGO, group.
d check outwww.logoonline.com. "We had lots of positive response from the
. 50's show we did a few years back, so we
y Prlde Month decided to do anothertheme—type show. I think
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n Pride Month. '3 qurckly exciting shows yet, " said Johnson. "If you
0 approaching. Organizations that. are have never been to one of our concerts, this
n planning events thattheywould like listed wo u Id be a g reat one to see - ..
5 on our calendar, ShOUId get. Information to All the money raised from the concert will
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c:ntenni\a\;ceéebr:tion.l"vt\)le are exc‘te‘t to The GLSO Gay Straight Alliance is
tsh:me(:2ntir?:eda2ucsc(e::seinrittilgir: mgg'sq having their second annual Pride Prom on
said Johnson ry, May 30. orYouth has been meeting for over
' _ _ _ six years. We need volunteers to help
Sam-3a:$209943:lgffiggdfi;:&0ghtr’gfig: chaperone. Although the dance is for high
Church Asug/gested $12 donation will be SChOOI age youth, the adults who get to
collected at the door The church is located attend have a great time also. Please call
at 530 East High Street in Lexington. Help MaryCroneto volunteer. 859 266 5904
support Moveable Feast byjoining Another
Note for an evening of Broadway in the Art House Movies
Bluegrass! Davina and Kathy have started an Art
House Movie and Discussion Group
TransKenfueky through the U. U. Church. You do not have
TransKentucky is a support, social, to be a church member to join us for an
and resource group serving Lexington and evening of film and discussion.
Kentucky. Our mission is to provide a safe The group meets the first Thursday of
place for transgender individuals and the month to view a film at approximately 7
others who do not fit the standard gender p.m. atthe Lexington Green Movies 8 orthe
norms. We support each other by offering KYTh eater. Afterwards the group
advice, resources and insights from our discussesthefilm atanearby restaurant.
own experiences. This is not a therapy An e-maillistingthe movie, theater and
group. meeting time is sent the Monday before the
Family, friends, and supportive film night. To be added to this list contact
community members are invited to attend Davina atartemis427@yahoo.com.
to gain understanding of issues
concerning gender presentation, identity, Couple Research
and variance. We meet on the first , ,
Saturday of each month at 7:30 pm. . Seeks PartICIpants
Meetings are free and you may dress Sherry Rostosky, phi)v and Ellen
howeveryou feel comfortable. Forinfo and Riggle, phD’ are looking for couples to
Lexington meeting place email participate in a study about relationship
TransKentucky@gmail.com challenges/issues related to being a same-
sex couple. You will be asked questions
_ . about family of origin, work, religion,
lexmelon lvons leather/[em Club discrimination, or other external pressures,
. and how couples respond to those
The Lexrngton Lyons meet the second challenges.
Monday of each month: Jom us on A monetary stipend is offered to
Monday, April 14at the Pride Center, at 7 compensate couples for participating. All
pm. The Lyons are a group offriends who information will be confidential. If you and
celebrate strength, unity, and dwersrty fot your partner are at least 25 years old, have
those who enjoy , the Leather “15‘," been together at least 4 years, and would
Lifestyle. For information vrsrt both like to participate, please go to
W www.Pristesearch.org for more info. or
email rostosky@coe.uky.edu.
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 Sponsor of the Month
Windy Knoll
F a rm
3263 Cleveland Rd.
859 299-7410
Jennifer Crossen
Lessons in Dressage and Jumping
Boarding Training
Indoor Arena
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Stadium Jumping Course
Outdoor Sand Dressage Arena

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389 Waiter Ave. 859 253-3233) (Uipen W in) 3 M0 ” iii!“ 12 T 2 Suit.
Discussion Group Emotional Abuse Support Group
Every Wednesday Night A support group is forming for women
Pride Center 7 to 9 who have suffered emotional abuse in the
past or in the present. How many lesbain
All Are Welcome and bi women might fit into this category?
Since emotional abuse is usually a key
,4 3/6 figflk you /o #3 meméefiy of #3 element in all forms of abuse, l would
discuss/bl) yroap wfio fiat/e fa/ded and guess... the majority of us. Seepage8for
col/akd fie news/efler several Ina/1769.9 and an agglevi:;u;x;b:a$:viewomen called
fielaadprepdre oar'fmdra/Jsv'fly ”MY/”y i” C.W. to considerjoining this group? Maybe
"W71 GLSOJW’WMfeSWWfie/fl- because it can be difficult to even think of
what happened or is happening as abuse?.
. . Maybe because we think we can just forget
[EXIIIQ'I’OI’I Ins-girl about it and move on? Or maybeecause it
Lexington Insight will meet for our is too painful? I am sure there are many
regular potluck on the first Friday, May 2 at reason. ' _
7 pm at the Pride Center. We will plan an _ You deserve'to take “me to heal. it '3
InsightOut activity forMay16. Forinfo call Importantto do this for yourself. In addition,
Dana at 859-230—2428. if each of us can heal a little ofthe damage
done to us by abuse, the world will be a
better place.
SINGLES if you are questioning what is
If you are interested in doing some happening or has happened to YOU and
activities with other singles, please join us wantto know more, C3“ C-W- at 539-4229-
for dinner Saturday, May 10"" at 7 PM at
Ryan’s on Red Mile Rd. Bring your ideas
and we will discuss future plans. Be ready Leslie yard—0n
to put yourtwo cent in on any guidelines we
should have. . .
For dinner reservations, please call My ”IF Down The Pink Carpet
Deb at (859) 967-3263.s so she can get a . _ _
big enoughtable for everyone. Call after Leslie Jordon wrll present h's comedy
9am and before 9 pm. show, My Trip Down the Pink Carpet, at the
Kentucky Theater at 8 pm on Thursday, May
l 22. Tickets are available at the theater for
Bluegrass Women S Network $25. $35 and $45. VIP tickets which will
Blue rass Women's Network is a include a special reception with a meet and
social grgup for women of all ages To greet, are$75. LeslieJordonisthefunny
receive emails about events contact :nan you have seen on \M” and Grace,
debb woman ma” com Boston Legal , and other shows. It rs sure
___y__@g___. ' to be a great show.
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 Hurtful Speech _ victim of abuse both need help to change
. the situation.
Verbal Abuswe These are some examples of how
‘Sticks and stones can book your bones verbal abuse-is expressed ,
,, 1. Name Calling: idiot, retard, bitch, punk,
but words can really hurt you. no good, stupid, liar

Two months ago we published an 2. Negative Interpretations or Negative
article about Emotional Abuse. This article Labeling: lazy, stubborn, crazy,
is about one form of emotional abuse: disrespectful, sneaky, immature .
verbal abuse. We all have been hurt by 3.Ye||ing &Argumentative: always finding
someone's “words" directed at us. And we something wrong with your ideas, never
have also been told that words don't or compromismg .
shouldn‘t hurt us. It is not always easy to 4' Rejection: "get out of my Sight", "no one
say when comments are hurtful without wants to listen totyou“, "you are Just like
being abusive and when a line is crossed your..."i "I don't “ke you", I don't love you",
and the words “add up" to verbal abuse. no Child Of mine"

Hurtful words can be considered 5. Predicting Future: "you will never
abusive when there is a pattern, when there amount to anything", "no one "n” take you
is some consistency over a period of time, seriously", "You Will fail at this Just like
and when they are used as a means of always": "No one else would want you"
control. Sometimes people do not intend to 6. Denying Past::"l never said that", "you
be hurtful, other times they do. Often knew I didn't mean that", "you make things up“
verbal abuse is passed off as unintended 7- Dismissing: "you don't know what you
but it can be such a habit for some people are talking about","yourtoo sensitive",
that they come to think of it as ordinary. If "you over teact all the time"
someone has a reaction, such as telling the 8- Controlling or Threatening: .. If you
other person to stop, crying, withdrawing, know what '3 good for you...", " I'll give
or getting angry, they may then be further you something to cry about..."l don't want
criticized for"overreacting".. to hear another word °Ut 0f you"

The hurt caused by words is often Non-verbal behavior often accompany
invisible. There are no visible bruises. But verbal abuse. An offender may not respond
the damage to one's self esteem can be to you, pretend notto hearyou,treat you as
considerable. Like other forms of abuse, if you are invisible, stand over you, or
verbal abuse gets passed down in families. phySIcally abuse you.

Some offenders use verbally abusinve If this sound familiar, you might want to
speach most of the time. a predominate conSIder joining the group for emotionally
manner in how an offender treats the abused women, Call C.W. at539—4229.
people in his/her family, and sometimes

even non-family members. Other times it a; "Keep the love you find'
happens just every now and then, toward H .v Get the love you want!”
particular people or at times of stress. ‘

Abuse is more common in unequal power

situations, but can become mutual in some Jessica Boninger LCSW
families. Hurtful comments can range from . . .
minorto severe. Imago Relationship Therapist

Verbal abuse is damaging. Even if only EMDR Trauma Work
an occasional problem, you deserve to get Couples, Family, Individual
it out of your life. The perpetrator and the imagoconnection.com 552-6533
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 May 2008 GLSO Calendar
Mondays= Sundays:
Lexington Lyons St. Mychal's The Martyr,
7 pm 2nd Monday - Pride Center 1030 am Mass
(ggxlfgreffclggofiégéfgfiion/Spwker Unitarian Universalist Church
I 11 am Worship Serwce
Tuesdays: SisterSound Rehearsal 6 p
E GSA [Gay Straight Alliance for Youth Landeowne PreSby‘ ChurCh
7pm — youth ages 15 - 20 . .
. Imperial Court Meeting.
Karaoke @ The Bang 9 pm 6 p -Pride Center
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
fundraiserfor GLSO Special Events
W d d _ Sat., May 24 Another Note Concert
e "es ays. 8 pm at Woodland Christian Church
GLSO Discussion Group 7pm 1., ., ,u I, .,
open to all -join the conversation '11:” " erSound Concert
5‘3: _, When? Part2
Thursday: 11).“. 1:1. , Center 8 pm
GLSO Board Meeting -open ' 57—4929
2ndTh 7pm PrideCenter KEITH DONIPHAN
Art House Movie E LSTO N
z 7 pm see page 4 ATTORNEY AT LAW
3
3 Lexmgton InSIght ‘éé‘itzg‘a
y 1st and 3rd at the Pride Center 3%? h,
Gay/Lesbian AA 7:30p - 8:30p .,;_7'.".’ \’ {E} 3
Call for Location] 278—7103 ‘ , ,. u
Saturdays
_ . ELSTON LAW OFFICE
Pride Festival Planning Meetings (859) 225-2348
1 to 3 at the Pride Center
1 st Sat. TransKentucky contact for SIQéfilnvgngSHKoYnggggm
place TransKentucky@gmail.com ’
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ENTERTAINMENT '
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for info call Marsha 859 219-8045
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ii“ Sponsors: GLSO Scott Ackerman 1'
i Marsha Tiffany Tate/Hill/lacobs Architects ‘ b
' imperial Court of KY insight Group ' ‘

Planning Committee: GLSO Lexington Fairness AVOL i343:
Moveable Feast KY Stonewall Democrats r i

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Out Loud Health Fair Bluegrass Women's Network 3,9 ,, ‘

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 Pride Prom for High School Youth
May 30 Friday: Gay Straight Alliance for Youth- Cost $8— $10
GLSO Pride Center Art Show and Open House - 389 Waller Ave
June 5 Thursday: 6pm to 9pm- appetizers & refreshments - free
The Imperial Court of Kentucky Coronation Weekend
June 6 Friday: In—Town Show- Main Street Live on the Level Dance
Floor - Doors open at 7:30 pm & show starts at 8pm - $5 Admission
June 7 Saturday: State Dinner— Radisson Plaza Hotel Spirits Lounge-
Cocktails at 5:30 pm dinner at 6 pm. $25 donation for admission.
June 7:The Out-of-Town Show— Main Street Live- Doors open at 8pm
show starts at 8:30pm- $5 Admission After Party will follow.
June 8 Sunday: 27th Coronation Bali - Radisson Plaza Hotel Grand
Ballroom Doors open 5:30 pm production at 6 pm - $15 donation
Moveable Feast 2nd Annual Belmont Stakes BBQ
June 7 Saturday: Conoid Farm 2492 N. Cleveland Rd.-Advance tickets
$25 per person, $45 couple, Tickets at the door $35 (Children 12 &
under free)- 2 to 9 pm- for info and tickets call Terry 859 252-2867
Insight Men’s Group’s Pride Movie Night
June 20 Friday: 389 Waller Ave- 7pm Snacks & refreshments provided-
Movie TBA— Free Admission— Everyone Welcomed!
Kentuckiana Pride Festival in Louisville
June 20 Friday: Parade June 21 Saturday: Pride Festival
visit www.kentuckianapridefestival.com
..lntergrity Pride Mass ‘
June 22 Sunday: St. Martha‘s Episcopal Church 10:30am
1321 Trent Blvd www.|exintegrity.org
The Wizard of Oz - KY Theater June 26 Thursday TBA,
Fairness Awards
June 27 Friday: Radisson Plaza Hotel— 7pm- More details TBA
Lexington I’ride Festival
. “ We Are Family”
June 28 Saturday: Cheapside Park at 251 W. Main St.
11am to 9pm- entertainment, raffle, silent auction, games, food,
refreshments, and fun. Everyone is welcome!
*Other events and additional information will be in the June newsletter.
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Celebrating 10 years of service to Lexington!
Come for the {Race 7 ~ N It
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{June 7, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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2492 SN. Cleveland fRd.
Music by Club Dub
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Wide screen TV for the race
(bring your own chair or blanket)
Visiting artist from The Imperial Court
of Kentucky.
Comedian, Christopher McKnight
And a whole lot MORE!
For Tickets Call:
(859) 252-2867 or (859) 253-3233

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Domestic partners may share similar goals with married individuals, yet they
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develop a plan that’s appropriate to your needs—one that takes into account
not only where you want to go, but also how you want to get there.
For information, call
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to bring in ‘7 [my toy to [M i" 0”" 1’0”” I find the answer to. however. ifyou are
am uncertain how to interpret this. What do 0W7” to what he ,5 suggesting and you
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“Confused" there then tell him to just bring him in
fi]t...7\/0w really honey, you don’t occasionally. Don’t let him move in. If
know how to interpret this? Don’t sue that dOL’SNIT spice things up. I say try
me for being wrong but it sounds to me 50 up I ‘75 therapy before you do something
like he ,5 bored. IfI/Ol/ have been as drastic as moving someone else in
together for 10 years then you should wit/1 1/0"” V0" ”719/” not make if m U
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Jlave both of you attempted to spice Send your question or comment to
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what to do, This is something that you she WI" use It In next month 8 column.
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What's New With particular aspects of grassroots activism.
Lexington Fairness? He has already proved essential in getting
some activities offthe ground.

Lexington Fairness (LexFair), formerly ”What activities?" YOU 35K First ofall,
known as Bluegrass of Central Kentucky, he has gotten the CitY'S permissionto put14
has done a little restructuring. The first pride flags down Main Street during pride
change is the name. The group found the month. The flags Wt” feature the pride
name long and cumbersome and the symbol and the logos Of different GLBTQ
acronym BFCK not so pretty. Conversely, advocacy QFOUPS-

LexFairwill be a breath offresh air. On tOP ofthat accompttShmenti Barker

Secondontheplate: LexFairhasbegun has Planned an eye-opening
the process ofgettinga501(c)3. That'srightl extravaganza: the first ever Fairness
Upon successful completion of the Awards. The Awards will honor the best in
application, financial contributions to the GLBTQ advocacy from across the state
organization will be tax deductible. and feature prominent entertainers such as

i Next up: New members havejoined the Robbie Bartlett. The presentation will take
LexFair board. The board is very happy to place Friday June 27"" at the Radisson at 7
accept Meredith Christine Maxwell, Andrew pm. The ticket price includes not only the
Tan,and Joey Rose among its ranks. These entertainers and awardees bUt a savory
individuals have already demonstrated hard dinner 30 that YOU leave satisfied. Look for
work and commitment to making Kentucky's more information TO come on
future a fair and better place for GLBTQ www.|exfoir.org.
people. Also, look for LexFair at the pride

Important to note: LexFair has taken on festival June 28m at Cheapside Park.
a volunteer executive director, Jonathan LexFair will have information there as well
Barker. Barker will work closely with the as at the Diversity Day festivities taking
group to organize, to educate, and to do placeconcurrentlyonthecourthouselawn.
outreach. In the coming months, he will be For the latest in Fairness, go to
developing subcommittees that focus on www.lexfair.org orcall859-951—4450.

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lntegrity is an organization of lesbian, ( V )
gay, bisexual, and transgender ,. Chunk”,
Episcopalians and our straight friends. Mark ' .
your calendars for the third Sunday of every L’exmgtvn
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one of our many adult actIVIties. We are
Jubilee Fellowship welcomes members located at 3564 Clays Mill Rd.
of the GLBT community and their friends to Our Sunday Worship service begins
join us for church at Pastor Cori Wood's at 11 am. There is a Sunday morning
house on Sunday's at 11am. We usually 90 Buddhist sitting practice at 9 am and a
out to eat after t church to a local eating Buddhist discussion group (Sanga) at9:45
establishment forfellowship. ”YOU WOU'd be am, both in the Allen House next to the
interested In. Visiting us please contact church. There are also adult religious
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