October 1, 2006 Volume 15, Issue 12 www.stonewallnews.net

Serving the GLBTQA Community of the Pacific Northwest since 1992 In their own words Pride and Prejudice Students challenge Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Walking by the recruiting station, the scene of the sit-in, Spokane resident and former Marine, Mike Tonkyn, comments on the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. “The stupidest thing the government did after 9/11 was to fire two translators who were gay. Ryan Olson (left) and Dana Corral (right) Absolutely stupid. Who cares what await criminal citations following their they do in their private time. If they refusal to leave the recruiting office. can do their job, nobody needs to ask them anything else!”” Tonkyn then entered the recruiting station to shake the hands of Olson, Corral, and Lapalm. and offer words of support. Armed Forces recruiter Sgt. Clark (standing background center) ac- companies Spokane Police officers before escorting Ryan Olson, Dana Corral and Nick Lapalm (seated on floor) from the recruiting office.

as Olson, Corral and Lapalm, all Gonzaga Army tells Gays ‘No Way’ University students, sat By Joyce Crosby, Special to Stonewall News Northwest on the floor and staged a peaceful sit-in. Protest supporters accompany Olsen and Corral on the floor Ryan Olson appears to be an of government-sanctioned discrimination Their attempted of the armed forces recruiting office in south Spokane. exemplary candidate for military service. against gays. military enlistment and He’s bright, educated, athletic, and active After a press conference in a parking resulting demonstration was part of a our state and federal legislatures to adopt in student government; just the type of lot at 29th Ave. and Regal St., the trio, nationwide campaign against the decade the Military Readiness Enhancement Act person military recruiters are scrambling accompanied by about a dozen sign old “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) by which would do away with DADT and add to enlist at a time when America can’t wielding supporters, marched into the U.S. Soulforce, a Virginia-based gay rights sexual orientation to the armed services afford to reject even one qualified soldier. Armed Forces recruiting station at Lincoln group. It is expected that this fall over non-discrimination policy. Let no brave In the spirit of ACT-UP and Lesbian Heights shopping center on Spokane’s 1000 young people, from thirty-three and courageous soldier be turned away.” Avengers, on the morning of Tuesday, south hill. Olson and Corral respectfully cities across the nation, will participate This is the first time in the 13 years September 26th, Olson, 23, the equally requested that they be allowed to enlist in Soulforce’s Right to Serve Campaign. since DADT was enacted that a group of qualified Dana Corral, 20, and straight in the military. As expected, when it was The DADT policy damages soldiers’ self- openly gay youth has protested the policy ally Nick Lapalm 19 , took a very direct revealed that Olson is gay and Corral is respect, encourages harassment, brings by attempting to enlist in the Armed and dramatic action in targeting “Don’t bisexual, they were denied their right to about persecution and results in hate Services. According to a 2004 report by Ask, Don’t Tell” the U.S. military’s policy serve their country, simply because of crimes. the Urban Institute, an estimated 63,000 their sexual orientation. Olson stated that the goal of the Right GLB soldiers are forced to lie about whom As Recruiting Center personnel to Serve Campaign is to, “end the Don’t they love, and serve in fear of being outed. THIS ISSUE escorted supporters and media outside Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy by encouraging Please see SIT-IN page 5 OutSpokane joins ValleyFest for second year

Len Mace Interview - part 2 - Page 4

Arts & Entertainment...... 8 Business Directory ...... 11 Calendar...... 14 Gay-Straight Alliances...... 3 National / International ...... 6 Politicklers...... 5 Practical Spirituality...... 7 Excited children wait patienty as OutSpokane Board mem- Posing in front of the OutSpokane booth (L-R): OutSpokane Board members Steven Sanford, Christopher Lawrence and Regional News ...... 5 bers Bridget Potter and Christopher Lawrence affix Pride tattoos on their arms. Bridget Potter. Resource Directory...... 13 Reviews & Previews ...... 9 (SPOKANE VALLEY) Begun in have been overwhelmingly accepted and “Last year, OutSpokane expanded Spokane...... 2 1990, Valleyfest annually brings to the encouraged for our participation.” its mission and its purpose to include Voices...... 2 Inland Northwest a parade, multiple With festival events and activities education, outreach and community music venues, and day long festivities at focused on children, the OutSpokane involvement.” Rapier continues, “Reaching Mirabeau Park in the Spokane valley. booth povided water-based “Pride” tattoos out to the surrounding community- “This is the second year OutSpokane to scores of eager youngsters in addition at-large furthers the ideals of equality, Fly your Flags has joined the annual ValleyFest to literature about OutSpokane, Odyssey inclusion and understanding that we hope on Fridays! celebration”, states Francisca Rapier, Youth Center, SAN, local Pride Calendars, to share” OutSpokane Board Secretary, “and we and Stonewall issues. Letters to the Editor

Page  Stonewall News Northwest October 1, 2006 Voices Spokane Olson, Corral, Lapalm coura- “Two Women and a Poodle” Dissolving geously rise above complacency Differences One Person at a Time

Commentary by Steven Sanford An event took place on Tuesday, September 26th, that went mostly unnoticed as far as the Spokane public was concerned. Although many of the local media were invited and showed up, worthwhile coverage was minimal to non-existent. To me, the story here wasn’t about the possibility of handcuffed protestors getting dragged out and arrested; it was about three students unwilling to sit on the sidelines of social complacency. They did more than just complain about an injustice, they acted, and they did so – peacefully - from a principled position of social equality. The event was a sit- in protest of the Don’t ask, Don’t Tell policy (DADT) that bans gay men and women from serving in our country’s military. While the sit- in wasn’t as sensational Roby and Dotti with their poodle Rylee (bottom center) are surrounded by attendees and violent as some of at St Mark’s Lutheran Church for a reception following their workshop at Unitarian the 60’s protests, this Universalist Church. protest was against a by Bonnie Aspen, Vision Committee incredible journey. policy, not a war, and Board Member St. Mark’s Lutheran Church hosted a there was still a clear reception and dinner on Sunday night to message and a hand (SPOKANE) Sponsored by PFLAG welcome these “Two Women and a Poodle” full of people who had and the Unitarian Universalist Pride to our Spokane community. Monday the conviction to take a Team, two women on a year-long night’s event featured an hour long talk by day out of their lives to Spokane police issue trespassing citations to Ryan Olson, nationwide trip stopped in Spokane on Roby and Dotti chronicling the mission Dana Corral and Nick Lapam. take a stand and make September 18th and 19th to share their and journey they’ve undertaken. story. Robynne Sapp and Dotti Berry live a statement, even at the risk of arrest. have been serving in the war in Iraq for To get everyone in the mood, in Blaine, Washington with their standard At least for Ryan Olson, Dana Corral and extended periods of time and unable to participants were “drummed” into the poodle Rylee Joy and have spent the last Nick Lapalm that day began at 11:00 in take much needed time off to be home event by the Giant Ass Drum Corp and year traveling across the country. They the morning when the trio and their with their families and loved ones due to then treated to a special piece written to have been engaged in a mission to change supporters entered the local U.S. Armed the shortage of replacements. celebrate the transgender community. themselves and the world, one person at Forces Recruitment Office located in the “We are here to support our troops.” Local vocalist/pianist, Andrea Goddard a time. This stop in Spokane was one of Lincoln Heights Shopping Center on 29th Olson states, “There is a fundamental the last speaking engagements on their Please see TWO WOMEN page 12 Avenue in Spokane. Olson, Corral and belief that we share with the rest of Lapalm weren’t alone. Olson estimated America when we say that we believe more than 80 men and women in 30 cities our troops to be brave, honorable and across the nation were in a coordinated courageous young women and men. I movement. don’t think anyone would disagree that These men and women represent to be in the armed forces takes integrity, an organization known as Soulforce, honesty, and above all a sense of duty to Olson explained, a group that follows the one’s country. Unfortunately, at a time life and teachings of both Gandhi and when we need soldiers more than ever, King in non-violent demonstrations in I and countless others would be turned order to end institutional and religiously away from the armed forces because of based discrimination against lesbian, a policy known as Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell gay, bisexual and transgender people. which bars any out gay or lesbian soldier Earlier in the month, other Soulforce from serving.” protestors were met with closed and Though political in his statement locked recruiting offices in Austin, Times of equality, justice and freedom from Square, Shreveport, and Chicago. In other discrimination, there is an underlying locations, some were arrested while current of compassion and human others detained and released without dignity that is at the heart of his crusade. charges. “For what it’s worth” Olson continues, “I

In a series of speeches throughout just want to say that we are here against FREE the morning, Olson expressed his an institutional policy that allows hate concern for the men and women who Please see OLSON page 12 October 1, 2006 Stonewall News Northwest Page  Stonewall News Northwest Gay-Straight Alliances lay foundation for Founder and Publisher: Larry Stone 1992 - 1995 Publisher: John Deen 1995 - 2005 GLBTQ acceptance in Spokane schools Publisher/Executive Editor homosexual, bisexual, and straight and we Michael R. Schultz By Joyce Crosby, Special to Stonewall News Northwest do not identify or categorize any of them.” Arts & Entertainment Editor Christopher Lawrence It is the start of another school day, in homerooms throughout the Another club member said, “You don’t Layout Consultant Spokane Public Schools, high school students experience the familiar even have to introduce yourself. 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Page  Stonewall News Northwest October 1, 2006 Looking beyond embezzlement to community growth Pastor Len Mace also talks about his coming out, his leadership at Spokane’s Emmanuel MCC, and leaving the community Part 2 of a 2 part article based on Stonewall Publisher Mike Schultz’s interview of Len Mace on September 14, 2006. Please see part 1 in the September 15, 2006 issue of Stonewall News Northwest, titled “Embezzlement crushes Emmanuel MCC’ covering the sudden financial scandal engulfing the Spokane MCC congregation. Back issues can be found at www.stonewallnews.net . In developing news. Emmanuel MCC released the following statement September 27th, 2006: By Mike Schultz Emmanuel MCC Down, “Most of my life I believed I was the But NOT Out! only gay person on earth and that there was something horribly wrong with me.” Len The Administrative Board Mace, Emmanuel MCC Pastor, shares. His of Directors of Emmanuel MCC, coming out was a struggle of introspective after many hours of meetings, soul-searching after two ended marriages. discussions, brainstorming, and “It wasn’t until I was almost 30 years old looking at every possible option is – I’d been married and divorced twice. pleased to announce that because Looking back I can attribute what I was of the fact the God we serve is going through to my very conservative BIGGER than any problem we, as individuals or as an organization Christian upbringing and at every given might encounter, and because of the turn was told that [homosexuality] was God guided generosity, grace, and absolutely wrong and sinful” But Mace prayers of many people, the ministry reflects fondly of his relationship with of Emmanuel MCC will continue in his daughter, whom he raised as a single Spokane. parent since nearly her birth, as well as his With the upcoming departure new granddaughter. of long time member and Interim Despite the internal conflict, Mace Pastoral Leader, Len Mace on states he knew from age 12 that he was 10/15/06, Wayne Shull has been called to ministry. But persuing his calling appointed as Interim Pastoral Leader. wasn’t easy. “After it became known I was Newheart MCC of Tacoma, under the leadership of Rev. Jan Skaggs, has living my life as an openly gay man in Bible also ‘partnered’ with Emmanuel and College,” Mace recalls, “I was basically will provide pastoral services and thrown out.” guidance as needed. For 30 years, Mace’s life journey We want to thank everyone who included a career with the State of has expressed their concern and Washington in the area of developmental for the many prayers on our behalf. disabilities, which he retired from a year Because of overwhelming support, and a half ago. this ministry, which will celebrate its Mace attributes MCC for his finding 24th anniversary in late November, will continue to provide an open door peace with his conflicting components for all people, especially those who of self-identify. “Finding Emmanuel have been marginalized or oppressed MCC and a Christian-based home that by other religious denominations. supported God’s love as unconditional” Mace states, was his answer. “God created Len Mace, Interim Pastoral Leader us to be exactly who we are. And I took on behalf of the Board of Directors that message to heart for the first time and of Emmanuel MCC. was finally able to reconcile my sexuality Emmanuel MCC Pastor Len Mace and spirituality.” Mace describes his journey with issue into clearer focus, “we became so good sign for the larger community. “That Emmanuel MCC, “In the beginning of involved in trying to keep our own ‘thing’ was the goal of our founder, Rev Dr Troy 1983 I discovered Emmanuel MCC and happening that we didn’t have the people Perry, who started MCC 38 years ago.” pastoral leader in whatever way I can”. because of that, have had 24 years of resources or financial resources to move Mace concedes, “He believed that within Mace will return to Spokane for the involvement – from a Deacon to a Board beyond ourselves and I think that might 10 years the [MCC] Fellowship would be holidays and, with an inescapably proud Member to the first officially elected be true of a lot of the organizations. out of business because his dream was, by grin he pipes, “for my granddaughter’s Lay Delegate to our then, other churches first birthday!” Fellowship Conference” would have become From Spokane, Mace will then Mace feels he was “We became so involved in trying to keep our much more open and journey to Albuquerque, NM, for three called to Emmanuel MCC own ‘thing’ happening that we didn’t have the inviting. Certainly we to four months. There, he will embark on to help the congregation have some of that, but a work-study/mentorship program with through a time of recovery resources to move beyond ourselves and I think there’s a long way to his close friend and mentor, Rev. Judy involving the previous go” Maynard. From there, the journey is less pastor and parishioners that might be true of a lot of the organizations. “Ministry is defined. “It’s wherever God continues to leaving the church. Everyone’s been just doggedly trying to keep challenging no matter open doors” Mace states. But Mace explains how you look at it.” When asked if the EMCC congregation another problem, things together.” --Len Mace Mace continues, “For were sitting in front of him what his “Unfortunately, me it has absolutely words would be, Mace responded, “They Emmanuel, like many of been a work of love. wouldn’t be any different than what my our organizations, have become insular in Everyone’s been just doggedly trying to I suppose what’s most challenging to me primary messages have been for the past that it was only concerned with life within keep things together.” as a pastoral leader is having an intense two years. No matter what life throws in the walls of the church and I believe the Perhaps compounding the effort for desire to move forward and to want to our direction, God is bigger than that and key element in my involvement was to church growth, former EMCC members seek growth in the church. And also to there’s always hope. It comes down to our get Emmanuel back out into the visible are increasingly able to attend other see individuals grow spiritually. I see that individual commitment as to how much segment of our community.” churches whose posture, we want to put into In looking back over the last couple position and outreach have “I would hope that I would be remembered as the effort to see this years, Mace notes two efforts he’s proud become more inclusive in thing continue and of, “Helping the membership of Emmanuel recent years. someone who has served with a great amount of whether it continues become a strong spirit community of faith “We were the first in its current form again and the fact that we have gotten church to have a complete compassion.” --Len Mace or some brand back out and involved in our community” outreach to the GLBTQ new form. I believe there will be a MCC Mace also sheds retrospective community.” Mace states, happen, but the growth hasn’t happened.” ministry in Spokane for a very long time” insight, “I can remember a time 20 years describing EMCC’s uniqueness in the ago when there seemed to be much community. “We are the only church “Now it has become very apparent How would he want the broader better cooperation as far as unity and that subscribes to the fundamental to me that my journey with Emmanuel community to remember him? “I would organizations working hand in hand… teachings of Christianity and most of is coming to an end, at least for the time hope that I would be remembered as numerous joint fund raising projects… our membership comes from traditional being” someone who has served with a great community service types of things. For Christian backgrounds.” Nov 1st, Mace will accept an invitation amount of compassion.” Mace states, “ I some reasons, a lot of that seems to have Emmanuel MCC membership to Boise, ID, to work with the newly know we all fall short of our own goals in dissipated.” currently sits at 40 members, less than half appointed Pastoral Leader of Treasure whatever service we’re involved in, but I would hope that I would be remembered as “Speaking from Emmanuel’s of earlier years. But the trend in declining Valley MCC in areas Mace describes as, someone who has loved this community” perspective,” Mace states, bringing the member growth at Emmanuel may be a “Guest preaching, workshops, helping October 1, 2006 Stonewall News Northwest Page 

SIT-IN only seems to prevail in America it is both continued from Front Page shocking and appalling to see that it has taken hold in many GLBT communities Finding and training replacements for as well. Society’s homophobia, derived Regional the 10,000 military personnel who have from ignorance, cannot be overcome with been discharged under DADT has cost pride parades and shows like The L Word. Politicklers taxpayers upwards of $364 million. In Change will not happen until we make it addition thousands of gay, lesbian and happen. We can’t make change happen by bisexual people are denied access to jobs wishing or praying that it will happen. with the one of nation’s top employers, What’s the price of honesty? We actually have to do something. the U.S. Armed Forces, simply because, by Catherine D. Willis out of a strong sense of integrity, they After two hours the Officer Yates of the refuse to lie and cover up who they are. Spokane Police Department arrived at the Two days after the primary election, I attended a gathering of Democrats in Olson maintains that he is “simply asking south Spokane Armed Forces recruiting north Spokane and made one-to-one contact with several office seekers, urging for the same rights and opportunities as station where she arrested the three them to participate in a survey developed for Inland Northwest Equality (INWE) everyone else, including the privilege to young activists. They were charged with trespassing and a court hearing is set for and Stonewall News Northwest. The results are supposed to provide substance serve honestly along side my friends for for a voter education guide slated for publication Oct. 15, but I’m wondering the country that I love.” October 10th. The efforts of Ryan Olson, Dana Correl, and Nick Lapalm are just if we will get sufficient responses to justify the project. Or do most candidates We are not equal because Gay what society needs—they are standing up Americans are not afforded the same share the fears of the one whose name I choose to shield at this writing? for their convictions and doing something freedoms, rights, and privileges as constructive. This candidate asked me for those who actually exercise others. From “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” By supporting the youth-led efforts we two compelling questions, the franchise. If you want to to Gay Marriage homosexuals are still which I now paraphrase: vote in the general election, discriminated against. Have we, as a GLBT will begin to once again create an activist 1) Do GLBTQA naysayers then mail in your registration community, become so complacent, movement for LGBT rights. read Stonewall News? (Yes, I card by Oct. 7 or register in so comfortable, with the second-class Ryan Olson can be reached at answered, I assume they do, person by Oct. 23. Why not citizen status that we are forced into by [email protected] our government that we are no longer because putative leaders of celebrate National Coming Out willing to confront our oppressors and Soulforce can be reached at our GLBTQA community follow Day (Oct. 11) by abandoning fight for equality? A general apathy not www.soulforce.org/righttoserve their news sources.) 2) Do you the closet and embracing the think my responding to your ballot? Freedom, after all, is questionnaire will undermine not free. my support among evangelical Christian For that matter, neither is our voters? (Possibly, I acknowledged. I really new mail-in voting system. A 39-cent don’t know.) postage stamp is a surrogate poll tax, The candidate’s queries gnawed at noted Spokane Falls Community College me throughout the evening, on my drive instructor Barbara Williamson at an INWE be proud, get tested home, through my nighttime chores, all meeting in August. A plan to forestall night. And I mean all night. On the one the “I can’t afford the stamp” excuse hand, I was arguing with the candidate for not voting didn’t make it beyond in my head. Don’t cave to the bigots the discussion stage, but I believe our and the misinformed. Stand up for truth! community can generate postage Remember the World War II warning of donations for those in need – at least the Pastor Martin Niemöller: ”First they came first 200 to so request it. Contact INWE if for the Jews…Then…the Communists… want of a stamp is going to hinder your the trade unionists…Then they came for ability to vote this fall. me and there was no one left to speak out The campaign season is in full swing for me.” But then I reminded myself that now. The Benson-Marr and Serben- an ally in office can do more than one on Barlow match-ups in the 6th Legislative the outside. District continue to look interesting. I did understand the candidate’s Several county races deserve attention concerns. We all know the too. That young upstart, Brad Stark, disproportionate political power of could not beat incumbent assessor Ralph passionately anti-gay people of faith. Baker, but Democrat Judy Personett We’ve witnessed the animosity and could do the deed with some help. If you confusion their vitriolic fervor creates. want to bring some balance to county Let’s face it, they’ve framed the argument government, put your money and your so well (inaccuracies notwithstanding) mettle behind Bonnie Mager in the race that we are now zero for how many on the for county commissioner. Good ol’ boy marriage equality front? (Massachusetts Phil Harris seems to be vulnerable despite NEW! 20-minute Rapid Oral HIV Test was a special situation.) This well- his bulging pocketbook. HIV and STD testing • 324.1600 organized, richly funded, very vocal I’m thrilled to report the failure of 1101 West College Avenue | TDD 324.1464 | www.SRHD.org minority carries considerable clout. John Groen to unseat Supreme Court I acknowledge this reality though Chief Justice Gerry Alexander in what I abhor it. What to do about it is the turned out to be an ugly and expensive ultimate challenge. I believe we now battle on both sides. Moms say it all the know the folly of fighting this foe face-to- time: Two wrongs don’t make a right. I • Asset Preservation face, point-for-point. Some minds cannot was so offended by two nasty pieces of be changed. Instead, we must conserve campaign literature I received from the SENIOR LAW & Disability Planning our resources, channeling our efforts to Citizens to Uphold the Constitution (a • Medicare and Medicaid motivate and engage those in that space pro-Alexander PAC) that I wrote them a Members: Spokane Estate Planning Council pragmatic problem solvers proclaim “the scathing letter. Politicking need not be • Guardianships & Trusts movable middle.” such a dirty business! Many in this moderate realm are Judicial campaigns merit special committed Christians; some even call decorum, which makes them difficult themselves evangelicals. They can be to gauge. I’m still pushing for the re- reached; they hear the voice of reason. election of Justice Susan Owens, who Because they don’t often speak before faces off against a Groen thinkalike, the city council, the school board or local Stephen Johnson, in the general election. business or neighborhood groups, they We can expect another high-priced may be hard to identify. But they’re out mudfest because both sides are backed there… hardworking, open-minded, by the same folks who brought us the big-hearted Americans willing to be Groen-Alexander embarrassment… 325-7330 approached, to share stories of personal Stay tuned to Stonewall News for more faith and courage, to walk with us toward information on other judicial races. With the goal of equality for all. We have to or without survey data from candidates, seek them out. We have to ask for their there will be a facts-only (commentary Certified as Elder Law support. We have to show them that we separate) tool for your perusal in the Richard L. Sayre • Karen L. Sayre Attorneys by the are dedicated to common issues and Oct. 15 issue. Time and circumstances 201 W. North River Drive, Suite 460 National Elder Law values. An easy step in this direction is for permitting, it will be up on the web site Spokane, WA 99201-2262 Foundation us do what we too often fail to do – to – www.stonewallnews.net – prior to vote. publication. Yes, I hammered this nail last month. The Supreme Court does not recognize specialties, and certification is not required to practice law in Washington. Catherine Willis, a freelance writer/editor and Allow me to take another whack at it: community advocate, has been a political junkie Post-election whining rights are reserved for 30 years. Page  Stonewall News Northwest October 1, 2006 National & International Finding schools that strive to be inclusive Giddens relieves them from having to In middle school, Sophie Nelson said Parents’ search for tolerance & support tell their son about society’s sometimes she would hear kids use the term but negative perception of families like theirs. would say nothing. Now the 15-year-old key to safe school environments “Our son understands that some kids sophomore at Garfield High School said have a mom and dad and some have one she speaks up: “You know that’s offensive By Lornet Turnbull by lesbians included children under 18. Seattle Times staff reporter parent,” Rose said. “He doesn’t understand and impacts my own family.” Beth Reis, co-chairwoman of the the social ramification of it in some circles. Parents say it’s important, too, to “Ours is a two-mom household.” Safe Schools Coalition, said educators We want to keep him as untainted as long discuss with teachers about how families “To our children, we are Mommy and are reporting “more and more children of as we can.” are portrayed in the classroom and in same-gender parents in their classrooms. Mom.” Family lens class assignments. One can argue they were always there, These conversations between parents Children, especially those in early Reis of the Safe Schools Coalition, teachers just didn’t know it.” and educators are becoming increasingly elementary school, see themselves through which hears and helps resolves harassment How comfortable these kids are made common as the children of gay and lesbian the lens of their families: For many, family complaints, related an incident in which to feel in their classrooms and on the parents show up in larger numbers in the is everything. children in a class were asked to draw playground varies from district to district school system. Many gay and lesbian parents, their families and then make presentations and from school to school. The anxiety parents may feel as they particularly of younger children, say they before the class. One girl in the class, who Nine out of every 10 Washington send their children off this time of year is find it helpful to introduce themselves and had two moms, was not allowed to make districts responding to a 2003 survey compounded for many lesbians and gays. describe their families to teachers and her presentation. were in compliance with the state’s anti- They know that the challenges they face principals before the start of school. A phrase such as “don’t forget to tell bullying act, which requires them to ban in broader society could be visited upon “It’s a two-second, ‘Hi, how are you,’ your parents about the field trip” rather their children in one “ said Rachel Smith- than “your mom and dad” can go a long form or another on the “You can’t try to squeeze all families into a Mosel, a lesbian who way in making a kid, especially a small playgrounds, in hallways has three children in child, feel included, parents and teachers and in the classroom. mommy-and-daddy role, It’s not the role of a Federal Way schools say. Many say they leave and is a teacher. She “You can’t try to squeeze all families nothing to chance. From school to teach a child shame.” said she takes her into a mommy-and-daddy role,” Smith- selecting a “safe” school --Smith-Mosel kids with her on these Mosel said. “It’s not the role of a school to to ensuring language visits and sometimes teach a child shame.” used by teachers, nurses, provides teachers with bullying based on eight forms of bias, Seattle Times news researcher Gene counselors and principals is inclusive, of information about resources they might including sexual orientation. Balk contributed to this report. they say they want to ease the way so their find helpful. “Parents can assume a building is Lornet Turnbull: 206-464-2420 or children are not ostracized. Posters in the hallways and the books unsafe if there are no nondiscrimination [email protected] “Tough things happen to all kids,” stocked in the library can help parents feel said Carol Achtmeyer, whose 4-year-old or anti-bullying policies in place, or if comfortable. For more information: Safe Schools daughter will enter kindergarten next fall. those policies don’t acknowledge sexual Smith-Mosel said teachers also need Coalition, a public-private organization “The ideal setting is a surrounding that orientation or gender expression,” said to address the use by kids of the word “gay” that provides information to educators supports them completely.” Reis, whose group co-sponsored the survey. to describe something negative — such as and parents about making schools safe for The idea, say gays and educators, “this math problem is so gay” — that has “Once you get that basic framework all students: safeschoolscoalition.org is not to impose any particular value on become a part of student vernacular. It in place, then the question is how is that COLAGE: Children of Lesbians and other parents or even teachers who might can be offensive to students who are gay policy lived.” Gays Everywhere: www.colage.org/ personally reject homosexuality, but to or those whose parents are gay or lesbian. make sure all children are made to feel Many districts, for example, offer accepted. training to help teachers, counselors and Achtmeyer, a nurse and public-health principals to help them understand ways researcher, said when she toured Seattle to make all children feel included. elementary schools this summer looking “I tell teachers that it’s not about for one that would be a fit for her daughter, being super politically correct,” said Lisa she listened carefully to how educators Love, health-education specialist for the talked about their schools. Seattle School District who helps provide “If they keep saying, ‘mom and dad,’ that training to schools that ask for it. ‘mom and dad,’ you can conclude that “It’s about being open to the idea that the school is oriented toward moms and families can look different from what they dads,” and may not be a welcoming place might imagine. Whether it’s mom and for her daughter, she said. momma, who cares?” A poster on the wall at one school Academics important said “all families are welcome,” and not far Mary-Pat Soukup, who with her away was a door with a rainbow on it. “You partner, Terri Stone, is raising an adopted got the feeling diversity was important,” African-American child, said they toured Achtmeyer said. six Seattle schools before deciding Cheryl Haskins, co-chairwoman of which would be best for their child. In Allies for Marriage and Children, which the end, Soukup said it wasn’t so much supports traditional marriage, said it about diversity and tolerance, which was makes sense that school districts would prevalent at all the schools they visited, treat children of households headed but which school was best academically. by a gay or a lesbian parent the same as “Salmon Bay is an alternative school children from other family structures. that draws from the most liberal groups, But the former teacher at Rainier and there’s a better chance of the other Beach High School draws the line at the families being onboard with different issue of same-sex married families, noting kinds of families,” Soukup said. that Washington state does not allow such Their daughter, Alea, had been unions. attending the private preschool Soukup Schools’ obligation operates, and in some ways her parents Public schools are legally required felt they needed to prepare her for some to educate all children, whether they are of the awkward questions classmates in from foster or adopted families, blended the public school might ask: “You have or single-parent households. Private two moms? You can’t have two moms,” schools don’t have the same obligation. and, “Why are your moms white?” No one collects data on the number of Jim Rose said he and his partner, Eric children from gay and lesbian, bisexual or Gutierrez, feel they won’t need to prepare transgender households enrolled in public their 4-year-old adopted son, Isaac, for or private schools, but anecdotal evidence similar questions just yet. suggests their numbers are growing. Last year they enrolled him at Giddens Nationally, it is estimated that between school, an independent elementary school 6 million and 12 million children are being in the Central Area. “There are so many raised in gay and lesbian households. The different family structures there — single 2000 Census found that 19 percent of the parents, two moms, two dads,” Rose said. 1,423 Washington households headed by “Our son never has to feel like he’s the odd gay men and 23 percent of the 1,881 run man out.” Rose said for now the diversity at October 1, 2006 Stonewall News Northwest Page  Practical Spirituality for Daily Life Robbing the world of love by Bob Schout “A mentor once said to me, ‘Bob, each time you chose not to be fully you, and lie about who you are – even if that lie is by omission – those lies and silence are tantamount to thievery and robbery. You are robbing the world of your light and love, robbing your lovers of the chance to be fully themselves as you ask them to lie and hide who they really are when they are around you, and robbing your family and friends of the chance to confront and grow out of their ignorance, and express their love. Is that what you want to be, Bob, a thief That question hit me coming out, since it invites upside head and heart like you to do all of these things, a cosmic 2 x 4, grabbing my is a spiritual process and an attention, and challenging opportunity to be spiritually me to make a series of true to yourself. decisions that would affect In this sense, coming out the rest of my life; decisions is not just a gay process, it is to come out. Not a decision a human process. To come to come out, but a series of out, whether you are gay or decisions, because coming straight, is to be openly and out is a process, not an event. We do it honestly your true, loving self, and affirm little by little each time we choose to tell and accept everyone else with dignity the truth, take a stand for ourselves and and respect. October 11th is National our brothers and sisters, describe – not Coming Out Day. 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Staying in the closet, no matter All-Natural Sexual Stimulants for Men and Women love, searching for Truth, respecting how we game it, is a result of unresolved in You don’t have to drive and dignifying yourself and every other fear, and is a symbol of denigration. The ” miles and miles and miles, town we’re right downtown! person and thing in this world, and act says to the world, “I’m afraid and seeing life optimistically as a continuous maybe not worthy of your respect” and it series of opportunities to become more robs others of the opportunity they need SALES • RENTALS • NEW • USED fully who you truly are at the heart of your to confront their own fears, ignorance, or being. Oh, and doing these things more apathy, and to grow in love. and more every single day. Therefore Please see ROBBING page 13 Page  Stonewall News Northwest October 1, 2006

Christopher Lawrence, A & E Editor

The Shape of Things at

of the play. The question… ‘What do you give up for Top: Evan Hernadez and Ken love?’ has many Urso. Right: Crayn Hoaglund. layers of mean- Not Pictured: Julie M. Zimmer ing. His character, Adam, begins to Pictured L to R: Jonathon Rau as Bo, Kelly Eiston-Quinnett as Cherie, Damon Abdallah as Virgil, As I waited for the understand them Ellen Travolta as Grace, and Christine Creswell as Elma. production to begin, all by the closing. what struck me was what Bus Stop was handled with excellent Julie M. Zim- last century. a great range of ages and dexterity by director Scott Alan Smith and mer is Evelyn the Damon Abdallah (Virgil) had a sur- personas were waiting to the cast performances were top-notch. ar tist/anarchist prisingly sweet deep voice suited to the see this work by author who wreaks dra- From the lighting and costumes to style of country western songs that were Neil Lebute (director of The Wicker Man. matic change in Evan’s character and the set, every aspect of the presentation once so prevalent. Jonathon Rau (Bo) and Considered to be one of THE talents in drives the dramatic finale into a fever was also meticulous in detail. Instead of Kelly Eviston-Quinnett were energetic, America, most of his works are often pitch. the abstract suggestion of a cafe inte- slightly over-the-top and on the mark for filled with anger and violence Luckily, rior of the 1950s, we were inside a care- these classic American characters. Ken Urso (Phillip) as roommate and those qualities are expressed verbally fully crafted scene that struck the perfect longtime friend of Evan) brought a bom- Jack Bannon, as Dr. Lyman, the al- here. and yet leave the audience feeling mood from the moment the action be- bastic self-enthused caustic element into coholic, self-tortured scholar, quite con- just a bit battered, though thoughtful, by gan. the mix... that belied his slighter build vincingly reminded me how lucky I am to play’s end. All the actors were polished and gave and inflamed the relationships. All our be sober. The cast was strong and the viewers solid performances with a good deal of friends have some character flaws, right? William Rhodes (bus driver Carl) and could not help being engaged as the sto- nuance showing through the powerful Crayn Hoaglund (Jenny) balances the Maynard Villers (sheriff Will) seemed as ry line unfolded and characters revealed construction of each character. energy with the lithe, self deprecation. All true to William Inge’s vision of working their true selves. In fact, several times I Ellen Travolta as the owner of Grace’s of these actors were outstanding. men in rural America as I could imagine. felt that same uncomfortable and burn- Cafe and bus stop exuded an earthy If you overlooked this excellent pro- ing visceral tension that I experienced Wednesday nights are ‘Talk Back’ at enjoyment of life and a charming cur- ARt. The half hour discussion between duction at interPLAYERS Theater, then while watching Edward Albee’s, Who’s mudgeonly attitude reminiscent of Kitty it was really your loss. We are incredibly the audience and the cast and director Afraid of Virginia Woolf during my col- from “Gunsmoke” and Thelma Ritter from privileged to have such professional work was refreshing and insightful. lege years. dozens of movies from the middle of the in our Spokane productions. Evan Hernandez plays the hunky The sets and lighting were effective nerd who transforms himself for the ideal and provocative. Don’t miss The Shape of love, the symbolic central message of Things! It plays through Oct. 7.

Civic is Singin’ in the Rain

Cameron Lewis, Alyssa Calder-Day and Andrew Ware Lewis are “singin’ and dancin’ in the rain.”

Civic Theatre’s production of that classic musical, Singin’ in the Rain, is playing through Oct. 29 and there is buzz is that this will be a real hit. Kathie Doyle-Lipe directs this adap- umbrellas because there will be rain! tation of the original movie screenplay Tickets are available by call- and will surely afford the audience a ing (509) 325-2507 during box of- broad comic view of the transition from fice hours or TicketsWest at (800)- silent films to ‘talkies’. 325-7328. For more information, Bring your galoshes and slickers and visit: www.spokanecivictheatre.com

Snag those tickets for GLBT Book Group The Mike Stern Band at the SFCC Music Bldg. Auditorium before they Spokane’s GLBT Book Group meets sell out by calling Hoffman Music at the first Wednesday monthly in the (509) 444-4140 or the SFCC Cashier second floor conference room of at (509) 533-3569 (no fees). $23 for Auntie’s Bookstore. Facilitator Julie adults; $18 for students and seniors. Smith says review sessions begin at 7 P.M. Upcoming review sessions include: (General seating only) Tickets at Hit by a Farm by Catherine Friend on the door will be $3 more. Advanced Oct. 4 and Never Ending by Marianne tickets are also available from: K. Martin on Nov. 1. www.ticketswest.com October 1, 2006 Stonewall News Northwest Page 

BOOKS – VIDEOS – MUSIC

Christopher Lawrence & Graham Ames Two Asian film (dvd) treasures are featured this issue and are gaining able nod and smile. One can only hope Despite Our Differences this is the first chapter in a new cycle of notoriety throughout the world. So seldom are we treated to films that translate Indigo Girls well into our language I wanted to take the opportunity to feature them both. creativity, and not a sign of decline for Hollywood Records such a talented pair. Saving Face Floored by Love Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have been Alice Wu, writer/director Desiree Lim, writer/director making music together for over 20 years. Their classic formula of two women Sony Pictures Classics, 97 minutes Wofe Video, 50 minutes Half The Perfect World with two guitars has remained largely What can you do when your traditio- Alice Wu (director of Saving Face) Madeleine Peyroux unchanged. Although the library of in- anlist Asian mother (Joan Chen) suddenly was the reason I wanted to view this film. struments may have evolved a bit, now Rounder Records turns up at your doorstep pregnant and She was interviewed on an episode of including banjo, mandolin, ukulele, even It has been a busy year or so for Mad- wanting to move in with you? “Gay TV” a few weeks ago about her film electric and slide guitar, their music is still, eleine. After the resounding worldwide and encouraged people to see both of Her lesbian daughter figures she had at its core, acoustic coffeehouse folk rock. success of her sophomore album Careless these offerings. better help Mom find Mr. Right in order to Now, in 2006, they have a new record Love (reviewed here August 2005) she save the family’s face, transmute her tyran- I was not disappointed because De- label, a new producer (Mitchell Froom, found herself in court fighting over Got nical grandfather’s ire and have a chance siree Lim’s film shares the structures of husband of Emily’s good friend Vonda “You On My Mind,” a suitcase recording in her own love life. tradition and yet grants a very different Shepard) and a polished sound which she created with then-collaborator Wil- The surprises, twists and turns knit story. The complexity of interweaving hopes to gain some elusive airplay. liam Galison. The legal squabble turned two seemingly unrelated tales themselves into Far and away the best-sounding darkly personal, and she reportedly van- is shown without any visible the plot with album the duo has turned out in years, ished for a while, only to be discovered effort. thoughtfullness there is a tightness and energy to these hanging with her manager in New York. overlaid by hu- Floored by Love is rich in 13 tracks which is undeniable. “Pendu- Like any good artist, she poured her at- mor. multicultural experiences and lum Swinger” opens, tention into creativity. Half The Perfect Asian cultures characters. As the two stories with Emily commenting World is either her and mores are unfold in Vancouver, BC, same on the place of women third or fourth album, explored within sex marriage is being legislated in organized religion, depending on how the context of fol- in Canada. followed by Amy’s you count, but you lowing this family The effects on the family “Little Perennials,” an don’t have to work to through the un- of a young boy upbeat meditation on calculate its brilliance even path of true who is coming the sudden appearance or potential impact. love juxtaposed out and the of distant relations de- Madeleine obvi- by societal pres- lesbian couple manding attention from ously believes strongly sures and familial who feel inner a famous cousin. This in jazz as a living music responsibilities. pressure to be classic one-two punch form. To this end, she First-time di- committed are promises great things has assembled 12 tracks rector, Wu, has shown her chops juxtaposed by to come, great things that never quite largely from outside the idiom, and has at fashioning a meaningful and fear of rejection materialize. completely transported them. Under the charming story that examines the by society. The disparity of the duo has seldom skilled production of Larry Klein, who was coming-out process on several A few of been more apparent. The Girls never write at the helm for her last Rounder release, layers. Almost everyone has some the actors are a together, instead bringing finished songs Madeleine and her backing ensemble aspect of their lives that warrants bit weaker but into the studio and collaborating on gui- (also veterans from the previous album) the ‘comng out’ transformation you can expect tar and vocal arrangements to create an create a smoky, dinner-at-dusk mood with what feels like dangerous ex- to love both of Indigo Girls project. Emily continues to out of surprising sources. Leonard Cohen posure to our deepest secrets. these films. focus her muse inward, examining rela- (“Blue Alert,” “Half The Perfect World,”) tionships between individuals and insti- Tom Waits (“(Looking for) The Heart of tutions with her familiar rapid-fire lyrics Saturday Night), even Charlie Chaplin Claire is a therapist and as controlling and lyrical melodies. “I Believe In Love,” (“Smile”) all transform under the focus of Third & Heaven as anyone else in the tight-knit group who “Run,” and “Fly Away” all have a strangely this tight group. k.d. lang’s duet on Joni by Ben Patrick Johnson hides her insecurity behind a tough but familiar quality, as if they were outtakes Mitchell’s “River” helps to underscore the Alyson Books, 291 pages humorous facade. from previous IG albums. Amy, on the evolution of Madeleine’s amazing voice. Four friends (three These characters other hand, spends most of her songs re- No longer content to channel Billy Holi- gay men and one straight all seem human and of flecting on the trials and day into a new century, woman) deal with life course flawed. Thereby tribulations of living as a she has developed well in Los Angeles in much the essence of ‘family of rural queer in the South. beyond imitation into the same way the ladies choice’ comes into play “Three County Highway,” her own unique style, of “Sex in the City” dealt as they support each “They Won’t Have Me,” still honoring the past with New York. other through it all. and the stunning “Dirt while forging ahead. They meet at their Johnson has writ- and Dead Ends” explore The result is original, favorite bistro for break- ten a pretty good story the darker sides of living inviting, and completely fast each Saturday and populated with interest- absorbing. discuss their hopes, outside of the typical ing people. Equally engaging dreams and catastrophic GLBT comfort zones, Here is the rub... are the original songs, love lives. The premise taking a stand against Good editing makes four of them, penned by is pretty much fail-proof encroaching suburbia all the difference in the Peyroux and Klein and and easy to identify with. and bigotry. The entire world. A reader who is album adds up to an exploration of con- others. Undoubtedly reflecting the chaos Ritchie, the overly hurtling down some trasts, as its title suggests, but the overall of the past year, these tracks stand up on buff wannabe star is a path the author has so similarity to material which has appeared an equal plane with those by more ac- trainer of the rich and carefully wrought hits a complished songwriters, easily proving occasionally famous cli- already in the Girls’ extensive catalog is a bump every time a word less-than-engaging listen. that Madeleine can give as well as she entele in the LA spa where he works. His is misplaced or spelled incorrectly. For a longtime fan of the Girls, there takes. Witty, moving, a little bitter and a physical charms and focus on stardom Admittedly it doesn’t ruin this story lot of fun, their inclusion hints at a great blind him to reality and the possibility of is a lot of frustration in this new album. but why interrupt the flow unnecessar- It just sounds so good. But the mate- talent taking shape. love and happiness with someone he al- ily? This lack of professionalism seems to rial itself feels somehow sub-par. With Whether a fan of vocal jazz, clas- ready knows. be more common among the thousands few exceptions, such as “Rock And Roll sic singer/songwriters or just a curious Freddy is an insecure semi-successful of self-published books out there. Poor Heaven’s Gate,” a track which features ear looking for something new, Half writer who falls in love with a handsome editing cannot improve a bad story and is Pink on guest vocals, or “Money Made The Perfect World is an album sure to young broadway star and courts him by detrimental to a good one. Editing is the You Mean,” a rough, acoustic rant against please anyone who approaches it. The e-mail, in online private chat and on the final step in the creative process. It is the greed, most of the tracks lack any of the world didn’t have to wait years and years phone until they meet in person. Unspo- polish that protects the story from the ele- “wow factor” which dominated Shaming between releases from Madeleine this ken dark secrets surface when his new ments and makes the reading experience Of The Sun, Come On Now Social or their time. Perhaps this speedy release signals beau moves in. a true and lasting pleasure. classic career-topping diptych Rites Of greater confidence in this wonderful Joshua is a barely successful promoter In a newspaper, sloppiniess dimin- Passage and Swamp Ophelia. Where the artist, confidence which will bring more (and occasional gofer) for a couple of ishes content, but at least it will soon line Girls once inspired sudden tears of recog- of her talented offerings to her growing over-the-hill celebrities who are willing to the cage of an animal or be dumped in nition or unbridled joyous sing-alongs, audience within the next year or two. try anything to retain some piece of the the trash. Even a paperback should stick they now seem content with an agree- Peyroux is definitely one to watch. stardom they once tasted. around to be enjoyed over and over. Page 10 Stonewall News Northwest October 1, 2006 October 1, 2006 Stonewall News Northwest Page 11

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needle exchange • condoms • lube bleach • toiletries • anonymous HIV testing Page 12 Stonewall News Northwest October 1, 2006 two women We want acceptance, but spend a lot continued from Page.2 of energy not accepting each other. Robi moved everyone with her passionate and Dotti pointed out that we cannot singing and playing. keep asking of other people what we’re The IMperIal SovereIgn CourT not asking of ourselves. Roby and Dotti undertook this of journey because they are committed to For me, the big ah-ha of the evening Spokane engaging hearts and minds and creating was how what I was hearing about Gay Into authentic connections with people who Straight America was extremely aligned are ‘wrestling’ with their understanding with the Vision Committee’s Let’s Get of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Visible campaign. Dedicated to creating a persons. Their intention is to work toward social climate of acceptance for Spokane’s dissolving differences that separate us, GLBTQ citizens, the Vision Committee break down barriers, and bring people has encouraged our community to become into community. They easily captivated more visible by telling our personal the audience with anecdotes from their stories to neighbors and co-workers, to travels and calls to action for all of us to work together to accomplish our goals consider. and to recognize and deal with our own Important messages, very relevant internalized homophobia. to our Spokane community, were evident To learn more about Dotti and Roby’s throughout the evening’s program. “You journey and message, check out: www. can’t hate somebody whose story you gayintostraightamerica.com. Click on know. Dare to know the story of those who the “News Updates” button and pick are different. Most anti-gay attitudes come the Sept. 21, 2006 entry to read their from a lack of one-on-one relationships impressions from their visit to Spokane. TMISM between the gay and straight populations. We cannot meet their fear with our own lilac city boys emperor 30 Mark allen Surreal and fear. It’s important to conquer fear and tell continued from Page 3. empress Selena Surreal Blaque our stories. We’ve got to let people know will include a little business, then a little who we are.” fun with popcorn and sodas as we follow and Dotti and Roby feel that most of Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, and Ted what we fear is within our own GLBTQ as they live, love and laugh in gay and not- TMIh community. Statistics show that only so-gay Philadelphia. Core group meets seven percent of gay people are out in every Wednesday night, at 7 p.m. at 905 Imperial Crown prince 30 gordon and every situation. They believe differences S. Monroe, across from Huckleberry’s. don’t have to separate us from each other Parking is in the back. (Note: The last Imperial Crown princess 34 Sierra or our community. It isn’t only “others” Wednesday of the month, the core group in society that are “wrestling” with their will meet off site for a purely social get- understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual together.) invite you to join them for and transgender persons...it is often our For more information on any of these own community of GLBTQ people who events, please call 267-9444 or e-mail “wrestle” as well. [email protected]. CORONATION 2006 “Déjà vu – More Flash, More Class OLSON continued from Page 2. all felt at ease with her presence. Yates’ and Less Attitude” and discrimination to exist in our armed interaction with everyone demonstrated forces. We are not here to humiliate or a skilled blend of authority, respect Schedule of events disrespect the fine women and men and compassion. Her connection to behind the doors of this recruitment the crowd seemed complete when th at Dempsey’s Brass rail center or those already serving in the she shared that she was a mother and Thursday, october 5 military. If anything, we hold them in the grandmother herself. Accompanied by awards Dinner – 6 p.m. – $10 highest regard and hope that they will the other two police officers, she briefly No Charge see why we are here today.” stepped inside the recruiter’s office. From In Town Show – 8 p.m. – It should be known that these behind the glass panes she introduced courageous protestors are all current herself to each of the trio who sat on the all following events take place at students of Gonzaga University in floor, shaking their hands and speaking Spokane, working hard to attain varying with them. Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center, degrees in the human service field with The police officers soon escorted 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley, hopes of making a difference. Olson, Olson, Corral and Lapalm from the 23, is a Sociology, Public Relations, and recruiting office and led them across the Washington. Political Science major who wants to do parking lot to begin the identification international human rights work in the process for the criminal charge of Friday, october 6th – 9 p.m. area of gender and GLTB issues. Corral, trespassing. During this time officer Yates 20, is Political Science major who would educated everyone about the process out of Town Show envision herself as a civil rights attorney. that was taking place and what was to $15 at the door. Lapalm, 19, is a Political Science major be expected. Officer Yates should be who wants to become a state official or commended on her communication th senator as well as a professor. What should skills. And even though she had her Saturday, october 7 also be noted is the mix of orientation. job to uphold the law, she also shared hospitality –noon to 3 p.m. While Olson is openly gay, Corral is bi- compassion for their cause. “I think sexual, and Lapalm is a straight ally. it a positive thing to be principally *Both events in Suite 186* Following a short press conference, driven.” She stated, also commenting the trio and entourage walked in silence on the importance of mutual respect in pageant: across the parking lot to the Armed Forces demonstrations such as these. recruiting office where Olson introduced There was a lot to be learned Doors open at 5 p.m./pageant at 6 p.m. himself and his associates to recruiter attending the demonstration on that $30 Sgt. Anthony Cark. He advised Sgt. Clark sunny autumn morning, but perhaps the best way to remember the brave students of their actions and intentions. But their th request to enlist was politely refused as from Gonzaga is from part of Olson’s own Sunday, october 8 Sgt. Clark reiterated the DADT policy. speech earlier in the day. “Am I brave?” victory Brunch at 12 noon While sharing sympathy for the cause, Olson asks, “No, I am simply asking for Sgt. Clark ultimately had a job to do. So the same rights and opportunities as $15 the sit-in began for the trio as every one everyone else, including the privilege to else, supporters and media, were kindly serve honestly along side my friends for Mark, Selena, Gordon and Sierra would like to escorted outside to wait for the police to the country that I love. So, to the brave, take this opportunity to thank the ISCS members arrive. honorable and courageous young men and the Spokane community for all of the support An interesting facet of the day began and women who would give up their when the Spokane Police arrived to lives for this country so that we may they received during their reign. answer the call. Two male and a female be free, whether you are gay or you are officer arrived in two squad cars. While straight, we support you. We respect you, www.iscspokane.com the men scouted the area, Officer Yates and we honor you. Hopefully one day, all [email protected] confidently approached and introduced troops will be able to serve openly and herself to each protester, shaking hands honestly without fear or degradation for and asking their names. Immediately, simply being who they are.” October 1, 2006 Stonewall News Northwest Page 13 ROBBING of the same gender, defines who we are. • I have friends that use every form the world know that by what you say, do, continued from Front page.7 I hear them express true admiration for of excuse and rationale to avoid claiming and who you are inside and out. Don’t • I hear gays and lesbians complain politicians and young people who are their dignity, experience true freedom, rob this world of your light, your love, or about how society maligns gays and brave enough, and who courageously and express true love for themselves and your truth. It is desperately needed and lesbians, but won’t come out, or come come out, risking their careers and others, all the while lying to themselves, will be gratefully appreciated. Someone, forth, to set the record straight, as beacons companionships with friends, in order to stating that “it’s not that big a deal; it’s somewhere is waiting out there to see of truth. be true to themselves, but won’t do the only one part of who I am”, so as to avoid you, hear you and know you. So that they • I hear them say that coming out same for themselves, claiming that their their own growth through proclamation. too, can come out and be who they are would “kill” their parents. Though I’ve not case is special or unique; that “no one else Though that “one part” lingers on their meant to be. heard of one case of parental sudden can understand where (they’re) coming mind and pervades their thoughts every death syndrome brought on by immanent from.” As if not one of the millions of other day in countless ways. It is a fundamental Bob Schout is based in Dallas Texas. truth-telling. gay and lesbian brothers and sisters have part of who they are, that which they are He is a life coach, pastoral counselor, denying. and motivational speaker for business, • I hear them state time and time ever had to face uncomfortable or negative I invite my brothers and sisters to government, non-profit and faith-based again that “no one needs to know about reactions. Fear rises, to silence their voice, organizations. He can be reached by e- my sex life”, as if it is our ability to have and they lose faith in themselves, in the seize the day, whether it be October 15th, mail at [email protected]. same-sex, instead of our ability to express community’s support, and in their family or today, or tomorrow, or each and every You can also visit his website at www. the fullness of our love for another person and friends. day, to love yourself a little more and let powerskillsinternational.com Resource Directory Call: Ramon or Bonnie: (509) 325-3637 Fax: (509) 267-6309 Washington State University SPOKANE AREA Outreach Center Web site: www.stonewallnews.net Gender Identity/Expression and MONTANA Condoms, needle exchange, AIDS information. Spokane Gender Center Sexual Orientation Resource Center BiNet Spokane Call: Heidi Stanton (509)335-8841 Flathead Valley Alliance Open M-F, 3-5 p.m. at 1103 W. First Ave. Resources and support for transgender A social support group for bisexual men and E-mail: [email protected] Northwest Montana information and referral women. Call: (509) 838-6859 people. services. Web site: www.gendercenter.com Web site: www.thecenter.wsu.edu Call: (509) 217-1271 OutSpokane Call: (406) 758-6707 Committee organizes annual Pride march and Eastern Washington University SAFE Unitarian Universalist Church Web site: www.flatheadvalleyalliance.org/index.html celebration and other community events. Gay, lesbian resource committee. Washington State University Students’ Alliance for Equality Web site: www.OutSpokane.com GLBA Student Group Call: (509) 325-6383 Weekly meetings for students, faculty and Fun, fellowship and socializing. Lesbian Avengers staff. Papillon Web site: www.uuchurchofspokane.org Call: (509) 335-6428 A direct action group focused on issues vital Call: Kat Olson: (509) 359-4253 Social support group for the transgender Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery Web site: http://cubwsu.edu/GLBAP to lesbian survival and visibility. Web site: http://iceberg.ewu.edu/safe/safe.htm community. Call: 535-3155 Call: (509) 292-8852 Web site: www.vanessabehan.org Out There Call: (406) 523-6608 EMCC – PFLAG - Spokane – Emmanuel Metropolitan Women and Friends Safer-sex information and supportive pro- Our Montana Family Parents, Families & Friends grams for young men who have sex with Community Church Women-only activities and events in the Supporting Montana’s GLBT parents and of Lesbians and Gays men. Christian church with outreach to the GLBT Spokane area. their children. Support group for parents, family, friends and Call Melinda: (509) 335-6428 E-mail: [email protected] community. members of the GLBT community. Call: (509) 458-4709 Call: (509) 838-0085 University of Idaho Web site: www.emmanuelmcc.com Call: (509): 624-6671 PFLAG Billings Web site: www.pflagspokane.org Write: P.O. Box 4795, Spokane, WA 99202 Gay-Straight Alliance Meets monthly Sept. - May. Friends of SAN IDAHO Promoting a fabulous, positive and inclusive PJALS – Call: (406) 255-7609 Fundraising organization for people living Idaho for Basic Rights environment for all people on campus and Peace and Justice Action encouraging individual growth and under- with HIV/AIDS to improve the quality of Citizen action group to work for civil and legal PRIDE! League of Spokane standing by developing outreach programs, their lives. equality on basis of sexual orientation. Statewide lesbigaytrans civil rights advocacy Independent, membership organization improving visibility and recognition of queer Write: 1212 E. Front Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 group. building foundations for a just and nonviolent Call: (208) 343-7402 issues and history. Gay/Lesbian Info Line world. NIAC – Call: (406) 442-9322 Call: (208) 885-2691 or, in Montana: (800) 610-9322 Call: (509) 489-2266 Call: (509) 838-7870 North Idaho AIDS Coalition Immediate Crisis: (509) 838-4428 Planned Parenthood of HIV/AIDS prevention, education and as- PRIDE Celebration GLBT Book Group The Inland Northwest sistance for people infected with, affected TRI-CITIES Group in charge of annual Montana June by HIV. Discusses selected works at Auntie’s Bookstore HIV antibody testing and counseling. Benton-Franklin PRIDE celebrations. at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday each month. Call: Clinic for Appt.: (800) 788-9128 Call: (208) 665-1448 District Health Department Call: (406) 442-9322 Web site: www.nicon.org/niac Call: Julie Smith: (509) 838-0206 Administration: (509) 326-6292 Confidential and anonymous HIV testing, Gonzaga University Pride Foundation/Inland Northwest North Idaho College case management, educational and referral Western Montana Gay & Lesbian GLBT Resource Center The Pride Foundation connects, inspires Gay-Straight Alliance services. Community Center E-mail: [email protected] For information and to contact resource and strengthens the Pacific Northwest Call: (Pasco) (509) 547-9737, ext. 234 127 North Higgins, Suite 202 organizations on the GU campus, Septem- GLBTQ community in pursuit of equality NIGMA - Confidential voice mail also. Missoula, MT 59802 ber-May. by awarding grants and scholarships North Idaho Gay Men’s Association (406) 543-2224 and cultivating leaders. River of Life HERO (Helping Educate Regarding Orienta- Creating community by providing real Metropolitan Community Church E-mail: [email protected] tion) gay-straight alliance. Call: Spokane office (509) 327-8377 or time social activities for gay men in the Web: www.gaymontana.org/wmglcc (888) 575-7717 Moscow/Pullman area, visitors, and allies. Christian church celebrating diversity and SODA (Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) affirming GLBTQ people. Sunday services at E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] law school support group. 11:30 a.m. Website: www.pridefoundation.org Panhandle Health District Direct line: Bryce: 323-5847 Call: (509) 542-8860 WASHINGTON Hospice of Spokane STD/HIV testing, condoms, and other methods Quest Youth Group of birth control, physical exams, shots, cancer Tri-Cities Chaplaincy/ Tri-Cities CARES Physical, emotional and spiritual care for the screening, resource nurse voucher program, Bi MEN Group terminally ill and loved ones; bereavement To “inspire, encourage and support” gay and Columbia AIDS relief, education and support. Bi and bi-curious men and gay men who enjoy bisexual guys, 18-25, in the Inland Northwest referrals to area resources and education. All Survivor support group and HIV/PWA sup- support and HIV/AIDS counseling services. services are confidential. and support bisexual men. through free monthly recreational activi- port group. Web site: www.egroups.com/group/bi-men-west Call: (509) 456-0438 ties, discussions, service projects and movie • Kootenai County Call: (208) 667-3481 ISCS – Call: (509) 783-7416 nights. • Boundary County Call: (208) 267-5558 Equal Rights Washington Imperial Sovereign Court of Spokane Call: Ryan: (509) 290-3519 • Shoshone County Call: (208) 786-7474 Fighting for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans- Call: (509) 251-1242. Web site: www.QuestYouthGroup.org Web site: www.iscspokane.com • Bonner County Call: (208) 263-5159 WALLA WALLA gender equality. Ryan White CARE Consortium • Benewah County Call: (208) 245-4556 Blue Mountain Heart to Heart INBA – Call: (206) 324-2570 Web site: www2.stateid.us/phd1 AIDS prevention education, support and Web site: www.equalrightswashington.org Inland Northwest Business Alliance HIV care education and planning group. Call: Tarena Coleman: (509) 444-8200 PFLAG - Sandpoint services. A Professional GLBTQ/Allied Business Alliance. Call: (509) 529-4744 GLSEN Washington State Monthly luncheon meetings and annual com- E-mail: [email protected] Support, education and advocacy group for Toll Free: (888) 875-2233 (pin #4744) The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education munity resource directory. Rainbow Regional Community Center Sandpoint gay people, parents, family and friends. Spanish: (509) 529-2174 Network (GLSEN) envisions a future in which Write: PO Box 20163, Spokane, WA 99204 every child learns to respect and accept all Support services for GLBTQ community and PFLAG – Walla Walla Voice mail: 509-455-3699 individuals exploring their sexual orientation Call: (208) 263-6699 people, regardless of sexual orientation or E-mail: [email protected] and/or gender identity. Planned Parenthood of Support, education and advocacy group for gender identity/expression. The Inland Northwest parents, family, friends and members of the E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.inbaspokane.org Call: (509) 489-1914 GLBTQ community. Promoting the health and Web site: www.spokanerainbowcenter.org HIV antibody testing and counseling. Web site: www.glsenwa.org Inland Northwest Equality well-being of GLBTQ individuals, their families Call: Clinic for Appt.: (800) 788-9128 and friends. A coalition of local individuals and organiza- SAN – Legal Marriage Alliance Spokane AIDS Network Administration: (509) 326-6292 Call: (509) 529-5320 tions committed to progressing GLBT equality Working to achieve the right of same-sex and justice. Call: (509) 455-8993 or Write: 527 E. Oak 1-888-353-2130 couples to marry legally in Washington. Walla Walla, WA 99362-1248 Call: Krista Benson: 838-7870 Web site: www.spokaneAIDSnetwork.org LEWISTON/CLARKSTON Web site: www.lmaw.org Web site: www.icehouse.net/pjals/issues/inwe.html PFLAG - Lewis-Clark E-mail: [email protected] Spokane County Domestic Integrity Support, education and advocacy group Web site: www.wwpflag.0catch.com/ Lesbian Resource Center Violence Consortium for Lewis-Clark gay people, parents, family Gay and lesbian Episcopalians meet monthly Seventh-day Adventist Kinship Resources and referrals, groups and events. A private, nonprofit organization with mem- and friends. Meets in Lewiston. Monthly newspaper. for communion and simple meal. bers from a variety of professions who have Call: (509) 525-0202 Call: (509) 758-6437 Call: (206) 322-3953 Call: Chuck: (509) 326-7707 or Ann: (509) come together to end intimate partner 624-6671 violence. MOSES LAKE WENATCHEE Lifelong AIDS Alliance Lutheran Communtiy Services- Call: (509) 487-6783 SHINE Providing support, prevention and advocacy SafeT Response Center AACW – Spokane Falls Community College An organization that strives to eliminate all for people with HIV/AIDS. Alternative Alliance of Call: (509) 747-8224 - The Alliance forms of prejudice and discrimination by Call: (206) 329-6923 Crisis line (509) 624-7273 Central Washington promoting awareness, education, and self- GLBT and allies group to provide a safe space; PositiveVoice Washington Lilac City Men’s Project to educate our community. A social and support group to help bring empowerment through the use of the arts. For gay and bisexual men; a frank and open together people in the GLBT community. Advocates for programs and services needed Call: (509) 533-4507 Call: (509) 860-7354 forum about sex, self, safety and socializing. Write: P.O. Box 1282, by people with HIV. Offers self-advocacy Spokane Human Rights Commission E-mail: [email protected] training. For more information about upcoming meet- Moses Lake, WA 98837 ings and events: Call: Equity Office: (509) 625-6263 Call: (888) 704-0099 Web site: www.lilaccitymensproject.org Spokane Regional Health District YAKIMA Washington State GSA Network Northwest Fair Housing Alliance Providing health services and referrals for the public. HIV testing. PULLMAN/MOSCOW PFLAG - Yakima/Yakima Valley The Washington State Gay-Straight Alliance Private, nonprofit organization provides edu- Promotes the health and well-being of Network is a youth-led organization created cation, outreach and enforcement assistance Call: (509) 324-1542 or 1-800-456-3236 GLBT individuals, their families and friends. Planned Parenthood of to help connect public and private GSA-based for those who have experienced discrimina- Web site: www.spokanecounty.org/health clubs and other community groups through- The Inland Northwest Call: (509) 576-9625 tion and the general public. Stonewall News Northwest out Washington State. HIV antibody testing and counseling. Rainbow Cathedral Metropolitan Call: (509) 325-2665 or (800)-200-3247 Flagship publication for the gay and lesbian Community Church Call: (206) 330-2099 Odyssey Youth Center community and the Inland Northwest. Call: Clinic for Appt.: (800) 788-9128 Web site: www.wagsa.org Administration: (509) 326-6292 An MCC Seattle parish extension. Discussion/support group and social drop-in Call: (509) 570-3750 center for GLBT and questioning youth. Call: (509) 457-6454 To have your group listed in this directory, e-mail your organization’s information to Stonewall News Northwest at [email protected]. Page 14 Stonewall News Northwest October 1, 2006 OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 31, 2006 C A L E N D A R Spokane, WA Tri-Cities, Pullman/Moscow, Walla Walla, Yakima, WA Sunday, October 1st Sunday, October 1st 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Gay/Bi Men’s Bowling Group (at North Bowl) 10:30am-11:30am River of Life MCC Sunday Service (Tri-Cities, Center for Positive Living) Come hang out with the guys and bowl. Ten bucks gets you two game and shoes. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by calling 6:30 pm Rainbow Cathedral MCC Sunday Service (Yakima, 225 N 2nd St) 267-9444 and leave a message for Mark or just mention Bowling Night. Monday, October 2nd 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EMCC Evening Service (at Bethany Presbyterian) 7:30–8:30 pm Rainbow Sobriety AA Meeting (Tri-Cities, All Saints Episcopal Church) 6:30 pm ISCS Board Meeting (at Dempsey’s) Wednesday, October 4th 7:30–9:00 pm NIGMA Coffee Social (Pullman/Moscow) 7:30 pm ISCS Court Meeting (at Dempsey’s) NIGMA’s Coffee Social is a weekly event and is held on alternating weeks in Tuesday, October 3rd Moscow or Pullman. When in Moscow the Coffee group meets at the 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm INWE Meeting (at Community Building) One World Cafe on the corner of Main and 6th streets. When in Pullman we Wednesday, October 4th meet at the Daily Cup near the corner of Main St. and Grande Ave. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm For information on location please visit us online at Vision Committee Meeting http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NIGMA 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm LCMP Core Group (at SAN) Friday, October 6th “Core Group” meeting of the Lilac City Men’s Project. The last Wednesday 7:00–9:00 pm First Fridays (Yakima, 1st Street Conference Center) of the month will be a social outing (out of the office) with no planning. Yakima’s gay social group welcomes you and your friends to our monthly SAN is located at the corner of 9th and S. Monroe, in the big blue house gathering! across the street from Huckleberrys! 7:00–9:00 pm NIGMA First Friday (Moscow, University Inn Quiet Bar) Thursday, October 5th Visit us on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NIGMA 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm SAN Open House & Memorial Garden Fall Planting Party for more information. (at SAN) Please join us for SAN’s yearly Open House. Enjoy food and Sunday, October 8th hot drink. Then help plant bulbs in our Memorial Gardens! 10:30–11:30 am River of Life MCC Sunday Service (Tri-Cities, 1105 N Conway, Kennewick) Please call Cherie Moss for more information 455-8993. 6:00 pm ISCS Coronation: In Town Show & Awards Dinner (at Dempsey’s) 11:00 am–1:00 pm NIGMA Second Sunday Brunch held in Moscow or Pullman at the homes of NIGMA members. The Brunch location is changed monthly for information 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm OutSpokane Meeting (at Kress Gallery) on the brunch please visit us online at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NIGMA Meetings are the Kress Gallery on the 3rd floor of RiverPark Square. 6:30 pm Rainbow Cathedral MCC Sunday Service (Yakima, 225 N 2nd St) Located next to and behind the food gallery near the theater ticket Monday, October 9th COLUMBUS DAY outlets. 7:00 pm PFLAG Monthly Meeting (Walla Walla, First Congregational Church) Friday, October 6th 8:00 pm ISCS Coronation: Out Of Town Show (at Mirabeau Park Hotel & 7:30–8:30 pm Rainbow Sobriety AA Meeting (Tri-Cities, All Saints Episcopal Church) Convention Center, Spokane Valley) Line up at 8 pm/Show at 9 pm. Wednesday, October 11th $15.00 Door Charge Performances of Reigning E and Es and P and Ps; 7:30–9:00 pm NIGMA Coffee Social (Pullman/Moscow) all others as time allows. NIGMA’s Coffee Social is a weekly event and is held on alternating weeks in 8:00 pm–10:00 pm Friday Night OUT! (at CenterStage) Moscow or Pullman. When in Moscow the Coffee group meets at the FNO is a social hour for LGBTQ and allied individuals to get together One World Cafe on the corner of Main and 6th streets. When in Pullman we for fun and friendship. There will be no politics, no fund raising. meet at the Daily Cup near the corner of Main St. and Grande Ave. So come and meet some people and have some fun! For information on location please visit us online at Saturday, October 7th http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NIGMA 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ISCS Coronation: Hospitality & Protocol (at Mirabeau Park Hotel & Sunday, October 15th Convention Center, Spokane Valley) 10:30am-11:30am River of Life MCC Sunday Service (Tri-Cities, Center for Positive Living) 5:00 pm ISCS Coronation 2006 (at Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center, Spokane Valley) 6:30 pm Rainbow Cathedral MCC Sunday Service (Yakima, 225 N 2nd St) Doors open at 5 pm/Pageant at 6 pm -- $30 Door Fee 7:00 pm PFLAG Monthly Meeting (Yakima, at First Street Conference Center) Sunday, October 8th 12:00 pm ISCS Coronation: Victory Brunch (at Mirabeau Park Hotel & Monday, October 16th Convention Center, Spokane Valley) $15.00 7:30–8:30 pm Rainbow Sobriety AA Meeting (Tri-Cities, All Saints Episcopal Church) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EMCC Evening Service (at Bethany Presbyterian) Wednesday, October 18th 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm “Another Gay Movie” (location TBA) 7:30–9:00 pm NIGMA Coffee Social (Pullman/Moscow) Hosted by OutSpokane NIGMA’s Coffee Social is a weekly event and is held on alternating weeks in Tuesday, October 10th Moscow or Pullman. When in Moscow the Coffee group meets at the 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Rainbow Center Board Meeting/Elections (location TBA) One World Cafe on the corner of Main and 6th streets. When in Pullman we RRCC Board Meeting. Public is welcome, but please e-mail meet at the Daily Cup near the corner of Main St. and Grande Ave. [email protected] at least one week in advance if you wish For information on location please visit us online at to be placed on the agenda. Watch www.spokanerainbowcenter.org http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NIGMA or call 489-1914 for location. Sunday, October 22nd Wednesday, October 11th NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY! 10:30am-11:30am River of Life MCC Sunday Service (Tri-Cities, Center for Positive Living) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm INBA Luncheon (at Europa) 6:30 pm Rainbow Cathedral MCC Sunday Service (Yakima, 225 N 2nd St) Guest Speaker: Ben Cablido, Executive Director, AHANA 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm LCMP Core Group (at SAN) “Core Group” meeting of the Lilac City Monday, October 23rd Men’s Project. For the next few months we will be watching“Queer as 7:30–8:30 pm Rainbow Sobriety AA Meeting (Tri-Cities, All Saints Episcopal Church) Folk” from start to finish, one episode per week. So join us for a little Wednesday, October 25th business and a lot of fun! 7:30–9:00 pm NIGMA Coffee Social (Pullman/Moscow) The last Wednesday of the month will be a social outing (out of the office) NIGMA’s Coffee Social is a weekly event and is held on alternating weeks in location TBA. SAN is located at the corner of 9th and S. Monroe, in the big Moscow or Pullman. When in Moscow the Coffee group meets at the blue house across the street from Huckleberrys! Parking in back. One World Cafe on the corner of Main and 6th streets. When in Pullman we Friday, October 13th meet at the Daily Cup near the corner of Main St. and Grande Ave. 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm HIV/AIDS Support Group (at Maple Street CHAS Clinic) For information on location please visit us online at Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS), in conjunction with http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NIGMA Ryan White Title 3 Community Advisory Board, is offering monthly Thursday, October 26th educational/support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS and their 7:00–9:00 pm PFLAG Monthly Meeting (Tri-Cities, Check website for meeting location) friends and families. Topics will vary by month and time will be provided http://www.TCPFLAG.org for discussion and support. Snacks provided. This month: “Myth Busters” Friday, October 27th -- What’s Myth & What’s Truth about HIV/AIDS? 7:00–9:00 pm NIGMA Fourth Friday Wine Tasting (Pullman/Moscow) Saturday, October 14th NIGMA’s Wine tasting is held at private residences and is only open to those 9:30 – 10:30 am PFLAG Mom’s Group (at Conley’s Restaurant) who are 21 and over. Please visit us online at The MOM’S Group, an informal support group welcomes and supports http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NIGMA mothers (and occasionally grandmothers!) of gay, lesbian, bisexual Sunday, October 29th or transgendered children. It meets monthly, on the second 10:30am-11:30am River of Life MCC Sunday Service (Tri-Cities, Center for Positive Living) Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast at Conely’s Restaurant on east Sprague. Call the PFLAG help line 509.624.6671 for more information. 6:30 pm Rainbow Cathedral MCC Sunday Service (Yakima, 225 N 2nd St) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm LCMP “QuickD8!” (at the Merq) Monday, October 30th For guys who like guys, this speed dating event will raise money for the 7:30–8:30 pm Rainbow Sobriety AA Meeting (Tri-Cities, All Saints Episcopal Church) Lilac City Men’s Project and OutSpokane. Advance registration required. Space is limited, so reserve your “spot” today! $20 267-9444 Sunday, October 15th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Gay/Bi Men’s Bowling Group (at North Bowl) Come hang out with the guys and bowl. Ten bucks gets you two game Missoula, Butte, Kalispell, MT and shoes. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by calling 267-9444 and leave a message for Mark or just mention Bowling Night. Monday, October 2nd 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EMCC Evening Service (at Bethany Presbyterian) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm WMGLCC: Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Call Randy at (406) 726-3525. Weekly Monday, October 16th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Gay Men’s Chorus Rehersal (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Vision Committee Meeting Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly Tuesday, October 17th 7:00 pm WMGLCC: QSA Forum Meeting (at Strand Student Union Building) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PFLAG Monthly Meeting (at Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane) A meeting generally focused around topical conversations pertaining to Our mission is to provide support, education and advocacy for GLBTQ sexual identity in the Gallatin Valley. Everyone is welcome. 7 p.m., every family and friends. Monday night, excepting school holidays. SUB Room 106e. Located in the Wednesday, October 18th Strand Student Union Building at the bottom/basement level of the north 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm LCMP Core Group (at SAN) “Core Group” meeting of the Lilac City stairwell adjacent to the Centennial Mall. Men’s Project. For the next few months we will be watching“Queer as Contact [email protected] for more information. Folk” from start to finish, one episode per week. So join us for a little Tuesday, October 3rd business and a lot of fun! 7:00 pm FVA: Flathead Valley Alliance Meeting (at Flathead County Library The last Wednesday of the month will be a social outing (out of the office) basement) location TBA. SAN is located at the corner of 9th and S. Monroe, in the big 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Lesbian Chat Group (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, blue house across the street from Huckleberrys! Parking in back. Ste 202, Missoula) Call 406-543-2224 for more information. Weekly Thursday, October 19th Thursday, October 5th 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm La Cage Las Vegas (Fundraiser for Pride 2007 at Northern Quest Casino) 7:00 pm WMGLCC: Coffee Social (at International Coffee Traders, Bozeman) Join the Dempsey’s Diva Drags at Northern Quest Casino for ‘La Cage every other Thursday Las Vegas” and then come to the La Cage Cast Party at Dempsey’s 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Men’s Night (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, afterwards for ‘Open Mike’ and loads of fun! Tickets for La Cage Las Vegas Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly are available from TicketsWest. Friday, October 6th Sunday, October 22nd 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm WMGLCC: First Friday Art Walk (Missoula) For more information: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm NIAC Wine Stomp (at Lake City Senior Center, Coeur d’Alene, ID) www.missoulaartmuseum.org . 1st Friday The Wine Taste is NIAC’s annual fundraiser. There will be live music, Saturday, October 7th a silent & live auction, wines from local wineries, great food and fun! TBA WMGLCC: Drag N Hoot 2 (location TBA, Livingston) This fundraiser is one of NIAC’s main sources of income and allows us 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm WMGLCC: TG/TS/Intersex Group (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, to continue providing services to those affected and infected by HIV/AIDS Ste 202, Missoula) in northern Idaho. Tickets $35. Limited attendance, please RSVP by Monday, October 9th caling (208) 665-1448. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm WMGLCC: Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EMCC Evening Service (at Bethany Presbyterian) Ste 202, Missoula) Call Randy at (406) 726-3525. Weekly Wednesday, October 25th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Gay Men’s Chorus Rehersal (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm LCMP Core Group (at SAN) “Core Group” meeting of the Lilac City Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly Men’s Project. For the next few months we will be watching“Queer as 7:00 pm WMGLCC: QSA Forum Meeting (at Strand Student Union Building) Folk” from start to finish, one episode per week. So join us for a little A meeting generally focused around topical conversations pertaining to business and a lot of fun! sexual identity in the Gallatin Valley. Everyone is welcome. 7 p.m., every The last Wednesday of the month will be a social outing (out of the office) Monday night, excepting school holidays. SUB Room 106e. Located in the location TBA. SAN is located at the corner of 9th and S. Monroe, in the big Strand Student Union Building at the bottom/basement level of the north blue house across the street from Huckleberrys! Parking in back. stairwell adjacent to the Centennial Mall. Saturday, October 28th Contact [email protected] for more information. 8:00 pm – 1:00 am Odyssey Masquerade Ball (Fundraiser for Odyssey at CenterStage) Tuesday, October 10th The elegant and exciting Odyssey Masquerade Ball! For tickets call 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Lesbian Chat Group (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, 509.325.3637. 21 and over. Great live entertainment and a Silent Auction. Ste 202, Missoula) Call 406-543-2224 for more information. Weekly More information is available at www.odysseymasquerade.com. Thursday, October 12th Sunday, October 29th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Men’s Night (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EMCC Evening Service (at Bethany Presbyterian) Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly continued on next page CORRECTION: Everyone has their “little secrets.” Please be advised the “A living tribute to those lost to You never told him that you ate a worm when you were five. AIDS in our community” article on page 2 of the Sep- He never told you that he has HIV. tember 15th Stonewall issue states the event will occur Know your partner. Use a condom. Get tested! We always offers free testing for Gay and Bi Men. Call for an appointment. on September 25th. This date is incorrect. The correct 410 Sherman Ave. Ste. 215, C d’A, ID 83814 (208) 665-1448 or 1-866-609-1774 date is October 5th. e-mail: [email protected] – Web: www.northidahoaidscoaliton.org October 1, 2006 Stonewall News Northwest Page 15 Where Something’s always going on... Friday ($5 cover charge after 9 pm) at WSU Riverpoint on Oct. 8 at 2 and 7 P.M. • Dance till 4 am w/DJ Scotty This is our own QUeeR version • Drag Show 10 pm & Midnight of American Pie.

Ever had eight in one night? (…eight dates that is?) Saturday A night of speed dating like Spokane has ($5 cover charge after 9 pm) never seen before! By Lilac City Men’s Project, • Dance till 4 am with DJ Scotty 7 P.M on Oct. 14 at The MeRQ. • Drag Show 10 pm & Midnight

gLBtQA night at 8 P.M. on Oct. 19. Northern Quest Sunday Casino and OutSpokane host • Gay Bingo - starts at 7 pm this Pride 2007 fund raiser. the after show “La Cage” cast party Monday will be hosted at Dempsey’s Brass Rail! • Happy Hour prices ... More information is available at ...all day/all night

Tuesday • Martinis w/Bartender Joe, 7 pm • Happy Hour prices ...... all day/all night

Missoula, Butte, Kalispell, MT - continued Saturday, October 14th TBA WMGLCC: QSA Dance (location TBA, Bozeman) Wednesday Monday, October 16th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm WMGLCC: Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Call Randy at (406) 726-3525. Weekly • Steak and Bake Dinner $6.95 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Gay Men’s Chorus Rehersal (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly Tuesday, October 17th 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: HIV+ Monthly Dinner (at University Congregational Church, Missoula) Call Nancy at 406-543-4770. 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Lesbian Chat Group (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Call 406-543-2224 for more information. Weekly Wednesday, October 18th Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: WMGLCC Board Meeting(at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula). 3rd Wed Thursday, October 19th 7:00 pm WMGLCC: Coffee Social (at International Coffee Traders, Bozeman) • Movie Night, 7 pm every other Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Men’s Night (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly • Free chance to win the DVD movie Saturday, October 21st 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm WMGLCC: TG/TS/Intersex Group (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) 6:00 pm WMGLCC: Families Like Ours Gathering (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, • Jager Blow-out! Ste 202, Missoula) 7:00 pm FVA: Bonfire/Weenie Roast (at Shane’s home, 580 Conrad Dr) Come roast the night away with a bonfire and weenie roast. This will be a potluck event with the hotdogs being furnished. Call 257-5286 for directions or info. 6:00 pm WMGLCC: PFLAG Missoula/Five Valleys Meeting (at University Congregational Church, Fireside Room, Missoula) Call 406-721-5013 or 406-541-0163. 3rd Sat 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: GLBTI Community Potluck (at University Congregational Church, Fireside Room, Missoula) 3rd Sat Monday, October 23rd 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm WMGLCC: Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Call Randy at (406) 726-3525. Weekly 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Gay Men’s Chorus Rehersal (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly Happy Tuesday, October 24th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Lesbian Chat Group (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Call 406-543-2224 for more information. Weekly Thursday, October 26th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Men’s Night (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Hour Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly Saturday, October 28th 8:00 pm FVA: Halloween Dance Party (at the Eagle’s Club) The Flathead Valley every Alliance is inviting everyone to come and enjoy a night of dancing and conversation. Admission $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Don’t forget to come dressed in your best costume!. 9:00 pm - 2:00 am WMGLCC: K-Mo Dance (at Red Light Green Room, DT Missoula) Come day dressed as your favorite cartoon character! Or just be creative. 909 West 1st Avenue 18 to party 21+ to drink. Monday, October 30th Downtown Spokane 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm WMGLCC: Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, 3-7 pm Ste 202, Missoula) Call Randy at (406) 726-3525. Weekly 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Gay Men’s Chorus Rehersal (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Weekly (509) 747-5362 Tuesday, October 31st 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm WMGLCC: Lesbian Chat Group (at WMGLCC, 127 N Higgins Ave, Ste 202, Missoula) Call 406-543-2224 for more information. Weekly www.dempseysbrassrail.net Page 16 Stonewall News Northwest October 1, 2006