Dear Community,

Hope you all have been enjoying the beautiful weather around here!  Just an
amazing Spring…

If your organization is planning anything special for Pride month, could you
please let the Pride Committee know asap?  They are taking out a four page color
insert in May the Gazette to publicize all the Pride festivities in the area,
but the deadline is this week!  You may send it to me and I will get it to the
right person.  Also, the Pride Committee is looking for volunteers!  Contact
Kirsten at:


OWLS POTLUCK
Thursday, April 29th at 6:00 p.m.
For more information and directions, contact Katharine at: katharn@...


TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
Thursday April 29th, 2010 from 7-10pm.
This annual march and rally held in the spring and organized by the WRAC
affiliated Iowa Women Initiating Social Change (IWIS). Historically, this event
recognized sexual and relational violence against women, as women are most often
the targets of this type of violence. However for this year, the event will be
extended to provide the opportunity for all oppressed groups to speak out
against violence in many manifestations (i.e sexualized, relational, physical,
emotional, spiritual, religious, etc) and literally – to take back the night. We
assert that all human beings have the right to be free from violence, the right
to be heard, and the right to reclaim those rights if they are violated.  We
will start the night at 7pm on the UI Pentacrest with an open stage. Any person
or group who wishes to share their perspective on how violence has impacted
their communities is invited to the stage. Performances, songs, stories, and
poems are all welcome. At 8pm we will march through Iowa City and reclaim the
streets from all perpetrators of violence and to let the city and campus know
that violence against any group will not be tolerated. The march will end at the
UI Pentacrest and at this time (8:30pm) we will pass a microphone through the
crowd and invite individuals to share their personal experiences and stories
with violence.  For more information, please contact the WRAC at (319) 335-1486


BONNIE BITCH'S OBEY!!  COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW
Friday, April 30 at 9:00 - 10:30pm
Hamburger Mary's in Cedar Rapids, 222 Glenbrook Dr SE
America's First and Only Female Impersonator Hypnosis Show!
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at Hamburger Mary's.
http://www.hamburgermaryscr.com/


IOWA CITY PRIDE PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, May 2nd, 3 – 4 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library
The Pride Committee is stepping it up to plan an amazing 3rd weekend in June! 
Join us on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 3:00 if you want to help!  (we could use
it!)
For more information contact Kirsten at: kirstenplowman@...


CEDAR RAPIDS PRIDE PLANNING MEETING
Monday, May 3rd 6:00 p.m.
Red Cross Building on Rockwell Drive, Cedar Rapids
The CR Pride committee is meeting weekly on Mondays at 6:00 at the CR GLRC.
For more information, please contact Jennie at jocken@...


COMING OUT THROUGH THE AGES: A CONNECTIONS FORUM
Tuesday, May 4th, 7 - 9 PM
hotelVetro Conference Center (2nd floor)
Downtown Iowa City
Connections will host a panel discussion titled Coming Out Through the Ages at
the hotelVetro Conference Center. The panel will be comprised of local LGBT
folks who came out during different decades. They will discuss what those
experiences were like, at what age they decided to come out, why they decided to
live an open life as an LGBT-identified person, and the impact it had on their
friends, family and co-workers.

This event is free and open to the public.  Light refreshments and cash-bar will
be available.  For more information or to check out the Connections calendar to
go: www.queerconnections.org


RAINBOW READING GROUP
Wednesday, May 5th
Join the group on May 5th to discuss "City Boy", writer Edmund White's
experience of the gay / art scene in 1960's and 1970's New York.  The Rainbow
Reading Group meets on other first Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St, in downtown Iowa City. (Please
check the Library listing of meetings to determine the room.) The group has a
"no guilt" policy; that is, if you do not finish a book, still feel free to join
in the discussion! To find our next meeting date, visit the Connections Calendar
or send email to Todd A. DeGraff: faunides@...


GLBTAU MEETING & END OF SEMESTER BBQ
Wed. May 5th 7 – 9 pm
LGBT Resource Center of the U of Iowa
125 Grand Ave. Court
I'm so excited to have you all out to the Resource Center for the last GLBTAU
meeting of the semester, and my last meeting as the RC Manager!   We've got the
Trash Art from last week's Earth Day event up on display and I thought a great
way to finish off the semester would be to have some reflection and sharing time
together over a BBQ meal.
If you've got an iPod, bring it, ready to share your favorite song(s) and your
most memorable moments of the past semester.


RAINBOW GRADUATION
Thursday, May 6th 7 – 9 p.m.
The UI LGBT Resource Center (125 Grand Ave. Ct) and LGBT Staff & Faculty
Association join once again to celebrate this year's LGBTQ graduates. Please
join us for festivities and celebrating this folks who have contributed to our
community in their time at Iowa and to wish them well in their future endeavors.
If you are an LGBTQA graduate who would like to be celebrated at this event -
please send me an email: elizabeth-krause@...


THE QUIRE SPRING CONCERT "OUR TIME"
Saturday, May 8 at 7:00 pm
Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City. Freewill donations accepted. For more
information, visit: http://www.thequire.org/


RAVE PROM
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 6:00pm
Kings & Queens Tap, 304 W. 4th St
Waterloo, IA
$10 Cover, help raise some funds for CAAP & have a BLAST doing it! =)
CAAP is the Community Aids Assistance Project.  Prom like you've never seen it
before.... Lots of lights, drink specials, gogo dancers, music, partying,
dancing, dancing, dancing!


THE RAINBOW RUN
Saturday, May 22 9:00 a.m.
Join us for the 4th annual RAINBOW RUN 5k fun run and walk! The Rainbow Run is a
fundraiser for Iowa City Pride Festival.  This year's Rainbow Run will take
place in Lower City Park in Iowa City at shelter #7 on Saturday, May 22. Race
day registration and packet pick-up start at 7am, race begins at 9am! Everyone
is welcome! Walkers, runners, joggers, baby strollers, kids, grandparents, and
well-behaved dogs :)  There will be prizes for race winners, most festive
runner, and best dog! Along with lots and lots of door prizes! race application
is at:
http://www.queerconnections.org/qc/pdf/rainbow-run-2010-app.pdf
***note! This year we have a new "group discount!" If you register in groups of
3 or more, you can pay a discounted price!  tell your friends! hope to see you
there!


GAY AND LESBIAN VICTORY FUND TRAINING
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Hotel: Minneapolis Marriot City Center
Dates: June 3-6, 2010
Cost: $350 (includes hotel room, training fees, materials, and meals)
Deadline to Register: May 13, 2010
Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute's renowned four-day, intensive Candidate &
Campaign Training is offered several times a year in cities across the country. 
Training attendees learn from leading political strategists during the day and
work with their peers on a complex campaign simulation at night.  The simulation
models a real campaign complete with district background, media and budget
information and voter files.  Similar to an actual campaign, trainees work long
hours in teams and compete using the skills necessary to build a strategy to
win.  To enhance the peer learning process, an extensive outreach effort is
conducted to find trainees who have demonstrated leadership in their communities
and have great potential for public service.  GLLI training was an important
first step for many open LGBT elected officials prior to running successful
campaigns.  To learn more about the training, please visit our website at
http://www.glli.org/training and you can apply today at
http://www.glli.org/apply.

Best,

Mark Anthony Dingbaum
Associate, Digital Marketing
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute
www.victoryfund.org
markanthony.dingbaum@...  319 321.7252 cell

____________________________
RECURRING EVENTS:
IOWA CITY PRIDE PLANNING COMMITTEE
1st & 3rd  Sundays of each month from 3 - 4 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, normally in Meeting Room E (check ICPL for room
changes)
Join other community members as we plan Iowa City's thirty-somethingth annual
Pridefest! We need your ideas and energy to plan the June 19th, 2010
festivities! For more information, contact Bridget at malone.bridget@...
(319) 338-0512

ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079

Queer Guerrilla Brunch
Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

Second & fourth Mondays of the month, 6:00-8 p.m., GLRC OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD
MEETING at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general
public. For more info, call 319-366-2055 or visit: http://www.crglrc.org/

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their listserve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-460

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Co-Chair 2010
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
www.queerconnections.org

Dear Community,

June is almost upon us with all the Pride festivities around the country!  Come
OUT and get involved!  Check out all the events on the Connections Calendar at
www.queerconnections.org

MOMENTUM GOURMET GRILLING
Friday, May 21st 6:00 p.m.
LGBT Resource Center, 125 Grand Avenue Court, IC  http://imu.uiowa.edu/lgbt/
Sign up for the first grilling cooking class ever, this Friday at 6pm.   We'll
be making gourmet hamburgers on the grill with a fun summer salad.   If you are
just as excited about this as I am and want to RSVP respond to this email to and
I'll send you more info.

Dustin Wagner
HIV Outreach Worker
Johnson County Public Health
855 S. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
[Office] 319.688.5890
[Cell] 319.325.6981
[Fax] 319.356.6039
dagner@...
http://momentum-ia.org/


THE RAINBOW RUN
Saturday, May 22 9:00 a.m.
Join us for the 4th annual RAINBOW RUN 5k fun run and walk! The Rainbow Run is a
fundraiser for Iowa City Pride Festival.  This year's Rainbow Run will take
place in Lower City Park in Iowa City at shelter #7 on Saturday, May 22. Race
day registration and packet pick-up start at 7am, race begins at 9am! Everyone
is welcome!  Same day registration is welcome, but T-shirt sizes may be limited!
Walkers, runners, joggers, baby strollers, kids, grandparents, and well-behaved
dogs :)  There will be prizes for race winners, most festive runner, and best
dog! Along with lots and lots of door prizes! race application is at: 
http://www.queerconnections.org/qc/pdf/rainbow-run-2010-app.pdf

***note! This year we have a new "group discount!" If you register in groups of
3 or more, you can pay a discounted price!  tell your friends! hope to see you
there!


FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO
May 21 - 23
Mary Lou Wallner lost her lesbian Christian daughter to suicide in February of
1997. Being raised in a fundamentalist, legalistic church environment, Mary Lou
was taught the untruth that homosexuality is a sin. Her journey from "tragedy to
transformation" is nothing short of amazing. She and her husband Bob now operate
TEACH Ministries (To Educate About the Consequences of Homophobia) through
public speaking, brochures, workshops, videos, and books. Please Join One Iowa
and allies across the state at one of the events listed below to hear Mary Lou's
remarkable story!

MASON CITY
May 21, 2010 6:00 pm
Film Screening with Q&A discussion featuring Mary Lou Wallner
St. John's Episcopal Church
120 1st St NE, Mason City, IA 50401

QUAD CITIES - ELDRIDGE
May 22, 2010 5:30 pm
PFLAG meeting. Informal potluck and discussion with Mary Lou Wallner
River Valley Cooperative
111 West Davenport Street, Eldridge, IA

QUAD CITIES - DAVENPORT
May 23, 2010 11:00 am
Mary Lou Wallner speaking
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities
3019 N. Harrison, Davenport, IA 52803

QUAD CITIES - DAVENPORT
May 23, 2010 5:00 pm
Film Screening with Q&A discussion featuring Mary Lou Wallner
St. Ambrose University, Rogalski Center
518 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA


CEDAR RAPIDS PRIDE PLANNING MEETING
Every Monday until Pride at 6:00
Pride Committee meetings are on Monday night at 6 at the Red Cross Building. 
Looking for enthusiastic volunteers!  Contact: Jennie for more information! 
jocken@...


THE LAST 19+ DRAG KING SHOW EVER?!?
Thursday, May 27th 10:30 p.m.
Studio 13, #13 E. Iowa Avenue, IC
School is out for summer! So, get your butt down to the last King Show, BEFORE
the bars go 21+! Featuring: Franky D. Lover, Joey D. and Hugh Jindapants! Also
including one of our favorite new kings: E. Rex Rockwood. Show starts at 10:30
and rocks hard, until DJ Vallentine takes over on the turntables!  It'll be
slick as "Greased Lightning"!


SPRING FEVER!
Saturday, May 29th  8pm-Midnight.
The Elbow Room
305 E. Main St., Ottumwa, Iowa
Southeast Iowa Rainbow Pride fundraiser dance and drag show.
DRAG SHOW @ 10pm featuring: Vanessa Taylor, Lady Milange, and Evian Cass. $5
cover charge at the door.  Come celebrate spring and show your pride in
Southeast Iowa! This is a non-alcoholic event. All ages are welcome.
Non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase. Anyone 21 and older are
welcome to BYOB (please remember that there will be minors attending this
event).

Check out SEIRP on Facebook (Southeast Iowa Rainbow Pride)


CONNECTIONS WEDDING ALBUM FORUM
Tuesday, June 1st, 7 – 9 p.m.
2nd Floor Plaza Room of hotelVetro, downtown Iowa City


SAZON'S LAST SEX TAPE: COME AS YOU ARE
Wednesday, June 2nd 9:00 p.m.
Hamburger Mary's
WHY ? For a Celebration of Sex, a Performance at Hamburger Mary's June 2nd at 9
pm
4 things to know: a writing event, a group, a performance on June 2 at Hamburger
Mary's, and Fan-Like ACE
Further explanation: We are writing SAZON's Last SEX Tape here on FB from now to
June 2 when Josh Sazon & Co will perform a 10 min selection as part of COME AS
YOU ARE:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112150028824990&index=1
with CSPS at Hamburger Mary's. ALSO We are a group page BUT you can contribute
where you will. Sazon's Last Sex Tape GROUP page:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115694851775550
(the group continues after this "event" expires)
WE WOULD LIKE to invite folks to send lines for Josh Sazon & Co to speak or hear
in SAZON's Last SEX Tape!


GAY AND LESBIAN VICTORY FUND TRAINING
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Hotel: Minneapolis Marriot City Center
Dates: June 3-6, 2010
Cost: $350 (includes hotel room, training fees, materials, and meals)
Deadline to Register: May 13, 2010
Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute's renowned four-day, intensive Candidate &
Campaign Training is offered several times a year in cities across the country. 
Training attendees learn from leading political strategists during the day and
work with their peers on a complex campaign simulation at night.  The simulation
models a real campaign complete with district background, media and budget
information and voter files.  Similar to an actual campaign, trainees work long
hours in teams and compete using the skills necessary to build a strategy to
win.  To enhance the peer learning process, an extensive outreach effort is
conducted to find trainees who have demonstrated leadership in their communities
and have great potential for public service.  GLLI training was an important
first step for many open LGBT elected officials prior to running successful
campaigns.  To learn more about the training, please visit our website at
http://www.glli.org/training and you can apply today at
http://www.glli.org/apply.

Best,

Mark Anthony Dingbaum
Associate, Digital Marketing
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute
www.victoryfund.org
markanthony.dingbaum@...  319 321.7252 cell

____________________________

RECURRING EVENTS:

IOWA CITY PRIDE PLANNING COMMITTEE
1st & 3rd  Sundays of each month from 3 - 4 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, normally in Meeting Room E (check ICPL for room
changes) Join other community members as we plan Iowa City's thirty-somethingth
annual Pridefest! We need your ideas and energy to plan the June 19th, 2010
festivities! For more information, contact Bridget at malone.bridget@...
(319) 338-0512

ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

Second & fourth Mondays of the month, 6:00-8 p.m., GLRC OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD
MEETING at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general
public. For more info, call 319-366-2055 or visit: http://www.crglrc.org/

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their listserve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.


Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Co-Chair 2010
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
www.queerconnections.org

Happy Pride Month!

Around the world lgbt people gather together in June to remember the past,
celebrate our accomplishments and look ahead to the struggles yet to be won. 
The Iowa City Pride planning committee has been working hard for the past year
to plan many fun and informative events during the month of June.  We hope that
you will come out and join in the celebration!  If you can spare some of your
free time, volunteers are definitely needed during our IC Pride Festival,
Saturday, June 19th!  Contact Kirsten at kirstenplowman@...

CONNECTIONS WEDDING ALBUM FORUM
Tuesday, June 1st, 7 - 9 p.m.
2nd Floor Plaza Room of hotelVetro, downtown Iowa City
We are kicking off Iowa City Pride with a special Connections Forum celebrating
over a year of GLBT weddings!!  Please join six local couples who legally tied
the knot this past year, including a couple who have been married only a week! 
They will be showing off their wedding pictures and talking about how getting
married has changed (or not!) their relationships.  Janelle Rettig will speak
briefly about the political backlash in Iowa and the importance of the elections
this fall. There will be wedding cake provided by Jamake's Cake Creations,
sparkling cider and a cash bar. This event is free and open to the public! 
Please help us celebrate the happy couples!  www.queerconnections.org

PRAIRIE LIGHTS LGBT DISCOUNT
The month of June
Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City
Prairie Lights offers a 10% discount on all LGBT titles during the month of
Pride.  Locally owned and operated, Prairie Lights has been a proud supporter of
Pride for as long as we can remember! Purchase "Sugar-Baby Bridge" the new novel
by Brett Edward Stout or "The Danish Girl" by David Evershoff for the Read Out
Speak Out on the 22nd. You can order online at www.prairielightsbooks.com

CEDAR RAPID PRIDE
June 1 - 6
--Coming from out of town and need a hotel?  Call the Quality Inn in Cedar
Rapids and ask for the GLRC Discount! Rooms for 50$ per night. Call (319)
393-8800

TUESDAY, JUNE 1, A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
Pride Week begins Tuesday, June 1st with "A Night at the Movies" at Collins Road
Theaters showing "Transmerica" at 7pm. This event is FREE, special thanks to
Rockwell Collin's Pride Network. Donations will be accepted for the Linn County
Aging and Disability Resource Center with funds going to support those living
with HIV/AIDS (Ryan White Project).

THEATER-PERFORMANCE NIGHT
Wednesday, June 2, 9:30 pm
Hamburger Mary's,  222 Glenbrook Drive Southeast, Cedar Rapids
CSPS/Legion Arts, the Cedar Rapids Gay & Lesbian Resource Center, ACE
experiment, Hamburger Mary's CR and Theatre Offensive bring you "Come As You
Are". Small plays performed by local talent...think Gay Vagina Monologues AND
Performance Art. Show starts at 9:00 PM @ Hamburger Marys with ticket 6$ in
advance and 9$ at the door. Visit www.legionarts.org/theatre/CAYA.htm for more
details.

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION POTLUCK
Thursday, June 3, 7:00 p.m.
This event will start at 6pm at Club Basix. Bring your favorite dish or side
item and come enjoy this free event! All ages until 7pm. If you'd like to
volunteer for CR Pride Fest, come to this event and learn about the
opportunities available!

PRIDE PROM
Friday, June 4, 7:00 p.m.
Didn't make it to Prom with the one you love? Well come on out Friday Night for
Pride Prom at Hamburger Mary's! It's a great time to get dolled up, enjoy some
good food, get your Prom Picture taken and compete to win the coveted Prom King
or Queen Crown(s)! Event costs just 3$. Prom theme, "There's No Place Like Home"

SATURDAY, JUNE 5, CR PRIDE FEST 2010
Saturday, June 5, high noon!
After the Downtown District's FIRST Farmer's Market of the year ends at noon,
join us at Greene Square Park for a celebration of diversity at the Cedar Rapids
Pride Fest 2010.  The Cedar Rapids Gay & Lesbian Resource Center, Cedar Rapids
Downtown District, Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa, Rockwell Collin's
Pride Network, Club Basix, Hamburger Mary's Cedar Rapids, Diversity Focus, KZIA
Z 102.9 and MetLife, as well as several other local organizations, will present
an afternoon of music, food, and fun! Retail vendors, food vendors,
informational booths, family activities, and a beer tent will be set up for your
enjoyment! Bring your chairs and/or a blanket and join us in celebrating LGBT
Pride! We'll have speakers and musical entertainment from the area featuring The
Jodie Foster Connection, King-N-His Naughty Bunnies and our local Quire!

QUAD CITY PRIDEFEST
Saturday & Sunday, June 5 - 6
Davenport, Iowa
This year's festival will be the weekend of June 5th and 6th. The celebration
kicks off Saturday, June 5th with a live concert at The Capitol Theater in
Davenport featuring disco icons "VILLAGE PEOPLE"! On June 6th, the recognition
of Diversity continues with a Street Fest from 1 PM - 9 PM in the Rainbow
District of Davenport, Iowa. A stage featuring local entertainment will
highlight one end of the festival with non-stop performances. We can't wait to
see everyone!
www.qcpride.org

CEDAR RAPIDS PRIDE BRUNCH
Sunday, June 6, noon - 3
Cedar Rapids Piano Lounge, 208 2nd Avenue Southeast
After all the fun and festivities from the week come out and relax at the Pride
Brunch on Sunday at the Cedar Rapids Piano Lounge
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123713067650780&ref=ts 15$
Food will be catered by Zin's - you really don't want to miss it!  $15

ICARE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, June 6, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp, Washington St., Iowa City
As part of the Iowa City Arts Festival, ICARE (Iowa Center for AIDS Research and
Education) invites you to their annual Pancake Breakfast!!  ICARE is a
non-profit AIDS organization, which provides comprehensive practical, emotional,
and financial support to persons living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families,
friends and others concerned about HIV or AIDS in a safe, accepting and
non-judgmental atmosphere. http://www.icareiowa.org/
Get your tickets at either New Pioneer location. Day-of-event ticket - $10 Adult
ticket (13 & up) - $8, Kids (4-12) - $4 Kids 3 & under eat free!

CAPITAL CITY PRIDE
Saturday & Sunday, June 12 - 13
Enjoy the Des Moines Pridefest Street Party Saturday night followed by their
pancake breakfast, parade and Pride Fest on Sunday.  www.capitalcitypride.org

THE QUIRE REUNION CONCERT
Sunday, June 13, 4 - 6 p.m.
Zion Lutheran church, 310 N. Johnson St. IC
The Quire celebrates its 15th anniversary with a Reunion Concert.  For more
information go to: www.thequire.org

BIG GAY BAR CRAWL
Monday, June 14 8 - 11 p.m.
Starts at Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St, IC
Remember: All bars are gay when we are there!  Must be 21 or older to
participate.  Preregistration and entry fee are required.  www.sthirteen.com

EMMA GOLDMAN CLINIC GLBT HEALTH NIGHT
Thursday, June 17, 3 - 7 p.m.
Emma Goldman Clinic, 227 N. Dubuque St.
The Emma Gold man Clinic's annual "Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Health
Night" where clients can receive free exams and screenings: routine health
exams, STI screening, HIV screening, cervical and anal pap smears, and
additional labs by request (E.G., glcose, thyroid, etc...)  Since 1990 the Emma
Goldman Clinic has offered a free community health event during Pride Month. 
For an appointment, plase call (39) 337-2111
www.emmagoldman.com

"SUGAR-BABY BRIDGE" BOOK READING
Friday, June 18th 5:30 p.m.
Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St, IC
Starting at 5:30pm, Marine Corps veteran, novelist, and columnist Brett Edward
Stout will be at Prairie Lights Bookstore for a Live at Prairie Lights event.
The official time for the reading is 7pm, but Mr. Stout will be available
starting at 5:30 for those who will also be attending the Iowa City Pride
OneIowa fundraiser. (Mr. Stout will also be heading over to the fundraiser after
the Live at Prairie Lights event.) For more information on Mr. Stout's novel,
Sugar-baby Bridge, visit:
http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-baby-Bridge-Brett-Edward-Stout/dp/0981947417/ref=tmm\
_pap_title_0 or stop in at Prairie Lights!

IC PRIDE PATIO PARTY
Friday, June 18th, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Sheraton Hotel Pool & Patio
Come gather with friends and family as we raise money for One Iowa and rock the
night away! Enjoy the view of downtown Iowa City at its summer finest. The
Sheraton Patio overlooks the Ped Mall and we will be rocking to the sounds of
the Friday Night Concert Series presenting the Diplomats of Solid Sound,
featuring The Diplomettes. Join us for free appetizers and a cash bar as we
officially kick of Iowa City Pride! This event is free and open to the public. 
Donations will be accepted to raise money for One Iowa http://www.oneiowa.org/

IOWA CITY PRIDE PARADE!
Saturday, June 19th, 12:00p
Starting at College Green Park, on the corner of Washington and College streets
Come out and support your community by marching with the Iowa City GLBT
community! Whether you walk, ride, roll or just watch, come out and continue
making this the longest running Gay Pride Parade in Iowa.  For more information
or to register a float contact Miranda at welch.msue@...

GRILLIN' IN THE ALLEY
Saturday, June 19th, 12:00 high noon
Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.
Not marching?  Enjoy the Pride Parade from our only LGBT bar!  Studio will be
open early for Pridefest to serve cold beverages and hotdogs to the parade
watchers.

IOWA CITY PRIDE FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 19th, 12 - 5 p.m.
Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall
After the parade, bring your family and friends to the shady Ped Mall for
delicious food, entertainment and vendors. Music stage in front of the Sheraton
Inn.  Musicians include Chris Miller, The Quire, Lojo Russo and Jodie Foster
Connection. More entertainment at the Blackhawk end (on Washington) includes
hoop dancers and Kahraman Near East dance ensemble. Come enjoy snow cones, face
painting, and an exciting afternoon on the Ped Mall. And don't forget to bring
your own lawn chair!

UAY YOUTH DANCE
Saturday, June 19th, 7:00 p.m.
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support gropu
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the UAY Center.  For
more information contact: uaylgbtqa@...

GAY GARDEN TOUR
Sunday, June 20, 9 a.m. - noon
Meet at Happy Hollow Park, 800 Brown Street, Iowa City
A "perennial" favorite!  Join host Michael Blake as we tour some of the
loveliest Gay Gardes in the historic IC Northside neighborhood.

READ OUT, SPEAK OUT!
Tuesday, June 22nd, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room B
Join the Connections Rainbow Reading Group as we enjoy an evening with the LGBT
community and allies for a book discussion and treats.  Everyone is welcome to
come and discuss this year's novel, "The Danish Girl" by David Evershoff.  For
more information, contact kirstenplowman@...

MOTO POSSE RIDE
Saturday, June 26th, 11:00 a.m.
McDonalds parking lot in West Branch
Join the gals (guys are welcome too!) of the Iowa City Moto Posse as they hit
the road to Anamosa, J & P Cycles, Scooters and the Motorcycle Museum.  This is
one of many Moto Posse summer rides.  For more information contact
crazelefty@...

LGBTQ LIFE IN IOWA CITY: 1967 - 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 7 - 9 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, meeting room A
Come see a presentation of the U of I OutHistory.org online exhibit "LGBTQ Life
in Iowa City, Iowa: 1967 - 2010"  OutHistory.org is a project of The Center for
Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS). Please come and remenisce with the help of this
timeline of Iowa City LGBT history.  Bring your own photos and documents.  For
more information, contact David McCartney, U of I Archives, (319) 335-5921.


RECURRING EVENTS:
IOWA CITY PRIDE PLANNING COMMITTEE
1st & 3rd  Sundays of each month from 3 - 4 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, normally in Meeting Room E (check ICPL for room
changes)
Join other community members as we plan Iowa City's thirty-somethingth annual
Pridefest! We need your ideas and energy to plan the June 19th, 2010
festivities! For more information, contact Bridget at malone.bridget@...
(319) 338-0512

ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support gropu
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the UAY Center.  For
more information contact: uaylgbtqa@...

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

Second & fourth Mondays of the month, 6:00-8 p.m., GLRC OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD
MEETING at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general
public. For more info, call 319-366-2055 or visit: http://www.crglrc.org/

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...
October's book will be "The Commitment" by Dan Savage.

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their listserve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Co-Chair 2010
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
www.queerconnections.org

As he does each year, Michael Blake has generously agreed to organize a "Gay
Garden Tour" as part of Iowa City Pride month. Michael is looking for a few more
LGBTQ folks (and allies) willing to share their green thumbs as part of this
year's tour. The tour will take place the morning of Sunday, June 20.

If you would be willing to be part of the tour this year (or in future years),
please contact Michael at: TheMJBlake@...

OUT and about,
over and OUT,

Your Friends at Queer Connections.

Check out all the fun social and educational events in Iowa City through the end
of the month!!  Rumor has it that there might be actual floats in the parade
this year... We are very happy to hold our festival on the Ped Mall for the
first time ever! All of our events are free and open to everyone.  Come out and
enjoy Pride, Iowa City style!!  A big thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors
and, most of all, the wonderful community that makes this possible.  Happy
Pride!!!

EMMA GOLDMAN CLINIC GLBT HEALTH NIGHT
Thursday, June 17, 3 - 7 p.m.
Emma Goldman Clinic, 227 N. Dubuque St.
The Emma Gold man Clinic's annual "Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Health
Night" where clients can receive free exams and screenings: routine health
exams, STI screening, HIV screening, cervical and anal pap smears, and
additional labs by request (E.G., glcose, thyroid, etc...)  Since 1990 the Emma
Goldman Clinic has offered a free community health event during Pride Month. 
For an appointment, plase call (39) 337-2111
www.emmagoldman.com

IC KING SHOW AT STUDIO!
Thursday, June 17, 9:00 p.m.
Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.
It is time for PRIDE in Iowa City! What better way to start your weekend early
than a fabulous Drag KING Show?! Featuring: Franky D. Lover, Joey D., Hugh
Jindapants and Rex Rockwood! Plus, our own Andrew Ogynous will be the show MC.
The show starts EARLY at 9pm, so all you fans under 21 (meaning 19 & 20) can
come for a jam packed hour of kings! DJ Vallentine will take over on the
turntables after the show. Plus, your kings will have a special photo signing!
Come down, cut loose and let the rainbows fly! It's Pride!!! Cover is only $3!

"SUGAR-BABY BRIDGE" BOOK READING
Friday, June 18th 5:30 p.m.
Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque St, IC
Starting at 5:30pm, Marine Corps veteran, novelist, and columnist Brett Edward
Stout will be at Prairie Lights Bookstore for a Live at Prairie Lights event.
The official time for the reading is 7pm, but Mr. Stout will be available
starting at 5:30 for those who will also be attending the Iowa City Pride
OneIowa fundraiser. (Mr. Stout will also be heading over to the fundraiser after
the Live at Prairie Lights event.) For more information on Mr. Stout's novel,
Sugar-baby Bridge, visit:
http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-baby-Bridge-Brett-Edward-Stout/dp/0981947417/ref=tmm\
_pap_title_0 or stop in at Prairie Lights!

IC PRIDE PATIO PARTY
Friday, June 18th, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Sheraton Hotel Pool & Patio
Come gather with friends and family as we raise money for One Iowa and rock the
night away! Enjoy the view of downtown Iowa City at its summer finest. The
Sheraton Patio overlooks the Ped Mall and we will be rocking to the sounds of
the Friday Night Concert Series presenting the Diplomats of Solid Sound,
featuring The Diplomettes. Join us for free appetizers and a cash bar as we
officially kick of Iowa City Pride! This event is free and open to the public. 
Donations will be accepted to raise money for One Iowa http://www.oneiowa.org/

IOWA CITY PRIDE PARADE
Saturday, June 19th, 12:00p
Starting at College Green Park, on the corner of Washington and College streets
Come out and support your community by marching with the Iowa City GLBT
community! Whether you walk, ride, roll or just watch, come out and continue
making this the longest running Gay Pride Parade in Iowa.  For more information
or to register a float contact Miranda at welch.msue@...

GRILLIN' IN THE ALLEY
Saturday, June 19th, 12:00 high noon
Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.
Not marching?  Enjoy the Pride Parade from our only LGBT bar!  Studio will be
open early for Pridefest to serve cold beverages and hotdogs to the parade
watchers.

IOWA CITY PRIDE FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 19th, 12 - 5 p.m.
Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall
After the parade, bring your family and friends to the shady Ped Mall for
delicious food, entertainment and vendors. Music stage in front of the Sheraton
Inn.  Musicians include Chris Miller, The Quire, Lojo Russo and Jodie Foster
Connection. More entertainment at the Blackhawk end (on Washington) includes
hoop dancers and Kahraman Near East dance ensemble. Come enjoy snow cones, face
painting, and an exciting afternoon on the Ped Mall. And don't forget to bring
your own lawn chair!

UAY YOUTH DANCE
Saturday, June 19th, 7:00 p.m.
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support gropu
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the UAY Center.  For
more information contact: uaylgbtqa@...

LESBIAN GAME NIGHT
Sat. June 19th at 7pm
Katharine Nicholson will be hosting a game night  this Sat. June 19th at 7 pm
following the Pride parade and festival. Please RSVP to Katharine Nicholson at
katharn@....

SE IOWA PRIDE: SHOWTIME SATURDAY
Saturday, June 19th
The Elbow Room, 303 E Main St., Ottumwa
Join Southeast Iowa Rainbow Pride & The Elbow Room as we celebrate diversity in
Ottumwa! Join VANESSA TAYLOR, ALYCIA STARR, TONISHA TAYLOR, & MILANGE CAVALLI
for an AMAZING DRAG SHOW you don't want to miss!!! Doors Open @ 8pm with Show @
10pm!
This is an ALL AGES EVENT! For those attendees that are 21+ you can BYOB!!!
For those attendees that are UNDER 21 there will be Non-alcoholic beverages and
snacks available! $5 Cover Charge

GAY GARDEN TOUR
Sunday, June 20, 9 a.m. - noon
Meet at Happy Hollow Park, 800 Brown Street, Iowa City
A "perennial" favorite!  Join host Michael Blake as we tour some of the
loveliest Gay Gardes in the historic IC Northside neighborhood.

READ OUT, SPEAK OUT!
Tuesday, June 22nd, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room B
Join the Connections Rainbow Reading Group as we enjoy an evening with the LGBT
community and allies for a book discussion and treats.  Everyone is welcome to
come and discuss this year's novel, "The Danish Girl" by David Evershoff.  For
more information, contact kirstenplowman@...

MOTO POSSE RIDE
Saturday, June 26th, 11:00 a.m.
McDonalds parking lot in West Branch
Join the gals (guys are welcome too!) of the Iowa City Moto Posse as they hit
the road to Anamosa, J & P Cycles, Scooters and the Motorcycle Museum.  This is
one of many Moto Posse summer rides.  For more information contact
crazelefty@...

OWLS POTLUCK
June 26, 6 PM.
OWLS (Older & Wiser Lesbians) Bring any covered dish, bread or dessert.
Beverages and place settings will be provided. Please RSVP to Katharine
Nicholson at katharn@....

LGBTQ LIFE IN IOWA CITY: 1967 - 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 7 - 9 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, meeting room A
Come see a presentation of the U of I OutHistory.org online exhibit "LGBTQ Life
in Iowa City, Iowa: 1967 - 2010"  OutHistory.org is a project of The Center for
Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS). Please come and remenisce with the help of this
timeline of Iowa City LGBT history.  Bring your own photos and documents.  For
more information, contact David McCartney, U of I Archives, (319) 335-5921.

MELISSA ETHRIDGE IN CONCERT
8/14/2010 from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Des Moines Civic Center
RSVP by:  August 13, 2010 at 11:59 pm (Central Time)
As a special gift to One Iowa readers and supporters, the Civic Center of
Greater Des Moines is releasing a limited number of advance tickets to Melissa
Etheridge's concert on Aug. 14. A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to
One Iowa.
Seats are reserved in rows 11-22, and attendees will received the best available
tickets on a first come, first served basis. All sales are FINAL. If you would
like to buy more than four tickets, please contact Amanda: amanda@... or
515.288.4019 x214.


RECURRING EVENTS:
IOWA CITY PRIDE PLANNING COMMITTEE
1st & 3rd  Sundays of each month from 3 - 4 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, normally in Meeting Room E (check ICPL for room
changes)
Join other community members as we plan Iowa City's thirty-somethingth annual
Pridefest! We need your ideas and energy to plan the June 19th, 2010
festivities! For more information, contact Bridget at malone.bridget@...
(319) 338-0512

ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support gropu
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the UAY Center.  For
more information contact: uaylgbtqa@...

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

Second & fourth Mondays of the month, 6:00-8 p.m., GLRC OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD
MEETING at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general
public. For more info, call 319-366-2055 or visit: http://www.crglrc.org/

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...
October's book will be "The Commitment" by Dan Savage.

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their listserve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.


Bridget Malone
Associate Professor of Spanish
Arts & Humanities
Kirkwood Community College
1816 Lower Muscatine Rd.
Iowa City, IA  52240
(319) 887-3618
fax: (319) 887-3606

Dear Community,

A big thanks to everyone who made the 2010 Iowa City Pride Festival such a great
success!  A year's worth of planning, hundreds of hours of volunteer work and
everyone pitching in made for a great day on the Ped Mall.  The Pride Committee
has already reserved the Ped Mall for next year's IC Pridefest based on the
enthusiastic response of everyone who came. There are still more Pride events in
the state in July!


NEBRASKA PRIDE 2010
July 1 - 4, 2010
If you didn't get enough rainbow time in June, head west to Omaha for their 25th
anniversary Pride.  It's a very fun weekend!
Thursday: Candlelit March
Meet at Lewis & Clark Landing and be bused to MCC Church for a short service,
then we'll have a candlelit march starting at about 8 p.m. back down to the
landing for all those capable of walking followed by a short opening ceremony on
the landing starting at about 9.
Friday: Festival OPEN 3 p.m. until 11 p.m.
FREE admission from 3 until 6 (but a alcohol wristband will cost you $5)
$5 admission starting at 6 (but the wristband is free after 6)
Saturday: Parade Line up is between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 10th and Pacific.
Parade starts at 11 p.m. Parade route is down 10th Street to Con Agra and then
into Lewis & Clark Landing
Festival: OPEN Noon until 11 p.m.
FREE admission from 3 until 6 (but a alcohol wristband will cost you $5)
$5 admission starting at 6 (but the wristband is free after 6)
LIVE entertainment ALL day!?
Special guests include:
Pride Idol review
8 p.m. Guy B
8:45 p.m. Driftwood Fire
plus MANY more!
Sunday: Post-Pride Party/4th of July Celebration at The Max
http://www.nebraskapride.com/

QUEER GUERRILLERA BRUNCH
11:00 a.m. Sunday, 4th of July
Her Soup Kitchen
625 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA
(319) 354-1602
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079

CAMP PRIDE 2010
July 9 - 11
LV Campgrounds 1110 325th St. Coggon, IA
16 years and up. Reserve a spot SAP or get a day pass (563) 932-2117  drag shows
both nights @ 8  .  games and prizes  .  pool and hot tub  .  karaoke Friday
night  .  beer pong tournament Friday night  .  jello wrestling (wrestle a derby
girl Saturday night)   .
Show up unannounced!  Liquid awesomeness!  The future of humanity begins with a
choice!
www.lvcampground.com


OWLS LESBIAN GAME NIGHT
Saturday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.
I'm planning another lesbian game night here at my house Saturday night, July
10, 7 PM. I'm sure I didn't remember everyone, so feel free to fwd this to
others. Katharine katharn@...

CEDAR VALLEY PRIDE TUBING ON THE CEDAR RIVER!
1ST CVP TUBING TRIP OF 2010
Sat. July 10th, bus loads at 10:00 a.m.
Catch the bus behind Kings & Queens Tap @ 10:00 am 304 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA
Please pre-register by July 4th (I NEED a head count)
Contact Renee @ (319) 415-1511 or cedarvalleypride@...
Cost for Tubin'- $25/person includes a tube
Tube & twine for cooler (40 - 50 qt. cooler works best)
Limited # of canoes ($50/2 people) & kayaks ($40/1 person)

For more info ~ www.rock-n-row-adventures.com

We will depart from K & Q @ 10:15 SHARP
Approx. 4 hrs. on the river + an hour drive time each way
John is donating his bus this yr, so everyone can drink, have a great time, &
not be concerned with driving. Cost of bus ride is FREE! John wants to ensure
that everyone gets home safely! The Ramada Inn has 10 rooms set aside for me.
Special rate is $79.95, must be registered by June 18th & must reserve under
Cedar Valley Pride Tubin' Trip. They have 4 - smoking rooms with 2 double beds &
6 - non-smoking with a King & a double sofa sleeper. Call (319) 233-7560 to make
your reservations.

DIVAFEST
Saturday, July 10th, 2 p.m. to midnight
at The Hub, 253 Main St. Dubuque, Iowa
DivaFest band lineup 2 p.m. -- Fever River String Band 3 p.m. -- Pearl Brietbach
4 p.m. -- Laura and the Longhairs 5 p.m. -- Megan Roeth 6 p.m. -- Pink Vixens 7
p.m. -- Diva Kai 8 p.m. -- Alma Sub Rosa 9 p.m. -- Valerie Voshell Maureen
Kilgore 10 p.m. - - Betty and the Headlights 11 p.m.-- DJ Kitty and the
Mixologists 12 p.m. -- Maudlin.  Ann Cunningham and JoJo Roling, owners of the
Hub on Main Street, and Betty Bennett from the band "Betty and the Headlights"
are teaming up to spotlight the city's talented women and raise money for
victims of domestic violence.
Read more:
http://vlex.com/vid/divas-will-rock-out-for-good-cause-60243175#ixzz0sH5YbZpT

SPIRITUAL SEEKERS
Tuesday, July 13, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Trinity Episcopol Church, 320 E College St.  Iowa City
For July, Spiritual Seekers will watch and discuss the final installment of a
documentary on Buddhism. Spiritual Seekers is a group for people of all faiths,
or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections between their sexual
identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives. We meet on the 2nd and
4th Tuesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 E.
College St. Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday will be held in the parlor and those on
the 4th Tuesday will be held in the chapel.
PLEASE NOTE: For summer 2010, Spiritual Seekers will be meeting once per month
on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

RAINBOW READING GROUP
Wednesday, July 14th, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
IC Public Library, Meeting Room B, Iowa City
In July, the Rainbow Reading Group will discuss the 3rd in the Henry Rios
mystery series, "How Town" by Michael Nava. Note that members will meet on the
2nd Wednesday of the month, July 14th.
"Gay Los Angeles lawyer Henry Rios has misgivings about defending a known child
molester accused of killing a porn peddler, even though the case against him is
circumstantial at best. But research into the dead man's past sheds a
frightening light on the murky circumstances of the murder - bringing Rios
face-to-face with a cold-blooded killer."
How town : a novel of suspense by Michael Nava
1990 1st ed. New York : Harper & Row

CAAP PRIDE 2010
July 16, 17, & 18th, Waterloo, IA
** Fri night (16th) ~ Live bands @ Kings & Queens, $5 cover
** Sat (17th) ~ Sand Volleyball Tournament
WE WILL HAVE A VENDOR AVAILABLE FOR FOOD, SODA, & WATER. IF YOU CHOOSE TO BRING
AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WE ASK THAT THERE BE NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE. THERE ARE
PICNIC TABLES, BUT YOU MAY WISH TO BRING A LAWNCHAIR FOR BETTER VIEWING.
IN THE SPIRIT OF FAIRNESS AND PRIDE WE STRONGLY SUGGEST CO-ED TEAMS!
**Sat night (17th) ~ Drag Show @ Kings & Queens following the volleyball
tournament, $5 cover, show starts @ 10:30pm
** Sun morning (18th) ~ Drag Brunch @ Kings & Queens (have your breakfast served
by Drag Queens), $5 cover

HARVEY ROSS ELECTED STATE CHAIR OF IOWA STONEWALL DEMS
Congratulations to Harvey who was elected the State Chair of the Iowa Stonewall
Democrats (the official LGBT Caucus of the Iowa Democratic Party)
Harvey S. Ross, State Chair
Iowa Stonewall Democrats, (The Official LGBT Caucus of the Iowa Democratic
Party)  Harvey says "My ambitions to extend the organization and it's influence
in the next two critical years, will take some help to fill in the blanks.  What
is Doable, and where do we start?...  The anti-gay rhetoric of the Republican
Governors Primary should make us well aware of what we have to face in defending
Governor Chet Culver.  Chet may not have sounded like our most enthusiastic
friend at times, but he came thru when it mattered on resisting the need to
write discrimination into the Iowa Constitution.  That fight is Not Over..."
hross007@...

GRADYKES
* * Join Gradykes on FACEBOOK!! We are hidden, so you'll need a special
invitation. Here's how to get yours: Send Liz an email at
elizabeth-levy@... with the name and email address you are signed up with
on FACEBOOK.
To subscribe or unsubscribe from Gradykes, send an email to
kelly-carrell@... with "subscribe" or "unsubscribe" in the subject line.
-or- You may leave the list at any time by sending a "SIGNOFF GRADYKES" command
to LISTSERV@....

LGBTQ LIFE IN IOWA CITY: 1967 - 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 7 - 9 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, meeting room A
Come see a presentation of the U of I OutHistory.org online exhibit "LGBTQ Life
in Iowa City, Iowa: 1967 - 2010"  OutHistory.org is a project of The Center for
Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS). Please come and remenisce with the help of this
timeline of Iowa City LGBT history.  Bring your own photos and documents.  For
more information, contact David McCartney, U of I Archives, (319) 335-5921.


RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support gropu
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the UAY Center.  For
more information contact: uaylgbtqa@...

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE 7 til 8:30 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social
dances on
Our fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel
Free will donations to our non-profit ACE, are always welcome. cash, checks, or
Here's our Cause Page: http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362
Here's the Tuesday RSVP link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117943604917520
Fun, relaxed, casual, playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social
dance PRACTICE for Str8 Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a
group, or with a friend. You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like
to learn a NEW dance? Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE
style?
Come on!

Cheers,
Mark McCusker
319 853 8223

Second & fourth Mondays of the month, 6:00-8 p.m., GLRC OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD
MEETING at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general
public. For more info, call 319-366-2055 or visit: http://www.crglrc.org/

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...
October's book will be "The Commitment" by Dan Savage.

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their listserve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.


Bridget Malone

Dear Community,

I hope you are enjoying the hot weather.  There are some fun events up in
Waterloo this weekend.   It is definitely worth the drive!

MOMENTUM COOKING CLASS
Friday, July 16th, 6 – 8 p.m.
LGBT Resource Center, 125 Grand Ave. Ct, Iowa City
The class will begin at 6pm and we'll be making gourmet hamburgers on the grill.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Dustin at: dagner@... For more
information about this organization, visit: http://www.momentum-ia.org/

CAAP PRIDE 2010
July 16, 17, & 18th, Waterloo, IA
Community AIDS Assistance Project (CAAP) and Cedar Valley Pride are hosting CAAP
Pride 2010 in Waterloo, Iowa
** Fri night (16th) ~ Live bands @ Kings & Queens, $5 cover
** Sat (17th) ~ Sand Volleyball Tournament
WE WILL HAVE A VENDOR AVAILABLE FOR FOOD, SODA, & WATER. IF YOU CHOOSE TO BRING
AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WE ASK THAT THERE BE NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE. THERE ARE
PICNIC TABLES, BUT YOU MAY WISH TO BRING A LAWNCHAIR FOR BETTER VIEWING.
IN THE SPIRIT OF FAIRNESS AND PRIDE WE STRONGLY SUGGEST CO-ED TEAMS!
**Sat night (17th) ~ Drag Show @ Kings & Queens following the volleyball
tournament, $5 cover, show starts @ 10:30pm
** Sun morning (18th) ~ Drag Brunch @ Kings & Queens (have your breakfast served
by Drag Queens), $5 cover

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Sunday, July 18th 11:00 a.m.
Iowa River Power Company, 501 1st Ave, Coralville
Spread your dollars and spread the gay agenda.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134680873228963

IC PRIDE WRAP UP BBQ
Sunday, July 18th at 1:00
RSVP for the address
For all the volunteers who helped in any way, shape or form with the planning,
fundraising and execution of the 2010 IC Pridefest. We are having a BBQ to thank
everyone and wrap up the year!  Pride Committee will be providing the meat! 
BYOB and a side to share.  RSVP to Bridget or Kirsten at
kirstenplowman@...

MOMENTUM SUN & FUN DAY
Tuesday, July 20th 12 – 3 p.m.
Coralville Reservoir
Slather on the sun block, slip into your favorite speedos (or board shorts) and
join the MoMENtum boys at the Coralville Reservoir for an afternoon of fun in
the sun. For more information about this organization, visit:
http://www.momentum-ia.org/

JODIE FOSTER CONNECTION AT HAMBURGER MARY'S
Friday, July 23rd, 9 pm – 1 am
Don't miss The JFC's return to Hamburger Mary's! Featuring Franky D. Lover,
Katrina Cass, Honey Love, and Hugh Jindapants!
Cost: $5  All Ages till 11 PM, 21+ after 11:00

MOMENTUM ATTENDING FREE MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, July 24th, 8:30 – 11 p.m.
Pentacrest, U of I campus, Iowa City
Meet at Panchero's at 8:30 and we will go find a good spot to watch "Bring It
On", part of the downtown Iowa City Free Movie Series. Bring your lawn chairs or
blankets and enjoy the movie outside on the University Pentacrest lawn.
Refreshments are sold by representatives of the Bijou Theatre. Meet the MoMENtum
gang at Pancheros at 8:30 pm and help find a cozy spot to watch the movie. For
more information about MoMENtum, visit: http://www.momentum-ia.org/

DUBUQUE GAY PRIDE PICNIC
Sunday, July 25th 1 – 8 p.m.
Flora Park, Dubuque
Coming OutDBQ is putting on a Pride Picnic. We'll provide the meat, you bring a
dish. We'll be at Flora Park this year, and we're looking forward to seeing
everyone. This is an all ages event, so bring your friends, family, anyone you
like. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124978610873146

CHARITY BINGO AT MARY'S!
Monday, July 26th 8 – 11 p.m.
Hamburger Mary's,  222 Glenbrook Drive SE, Cedar Rapids
Every Monday Hamburger Mary's in Cedar Rapids hosts a bingo night benefiting
various charities. On December 14, February 1, March 29 and July 26, One Iowa
will the recipient of the proceeds. Please join us from 8:00 to 10:00 pm for
fun, food, and some bingo! For more information, email organize@... or
call 515.288.4019.

ONEIOWA PHONEBANK FOR EQUALITY!
Tuesdays in Iowa City from          Wednesdays in Waterloo             Thursdays
in CR
6 – 9 p.m. Location may vary, so contact Liz!
At a volunteer recruitment phone bank, volunteers will make phone calls to One
Iowa supporters asking them to volunteer for an upcoming canvass. If they are
not available for door-to-door canvassing, we ask if they can volunteer for an
upcoming phone bank. It is very important that new and returning volunteers
arrive promptly so there is time for a short training session. Following
training, volunteers will make calls for about two hours, and end with a
discussion about how the phone bank went. Food and treats are provided! We have
a limited number of phone lines, so bringing a cell phone to make calls on is
appreciated. For more details, contact Liz at liz@... or by phone (319)
431-1656

CANVASSING FOR EQUALITY!
Saturdays from 12:30 – 6:00
This summer, One Iowa is sending canvassers to target districts across Iowa to
talk with people about marriage equality. So far the canvassers have knocked on
over 19,000 doors, started 3,400 conversations, identified 2,500 supporters and
collected 2,250 petition signatures. We need your help to keep our canvassers
doing their vital work through September.   In Iowa City, canvassers meet at the
Java House at 12:30 and travel to nearby small towns to get OUT and talk to real
people about what marriage equality is and really means for Iowans.  Check out
the video on canvassing at:
http://www.oneiowa.org/news-events/video-one-iowa-summer-canvass-team
For more information, contact Liz at liz@... or by phone (319) 431-1656.

OWLS POTLUCK
Owls (Older Wiser Lesbians) potluck will be on Saturday, July 31 at 6 PM. Bring
any covered dish, bread or dessert. Beverages and place settings will be
provided.  Please RSVP for the address to:  katharn@...

MELISSA ETHRIDGE IN CONCERT
8/14/2010 from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Des Moines Civic Center
RSVP by:  August 13, 2010 at 11:59 pm (Central Time)
As a special gift to One Iowa readers and supporters, the Civic Center of
Greater Des Moines is releasing a limited number of advance tickets to Melissa
Etheridge's concert on Aug. 14. A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to
One Iowa.
Seats are reserved in rows 11-22, and attendees will received the best available
tickets on a first come, first served basis. All sales are FINAL. If you would
like to buy more than four tickets, please contact Amanda: amanda@... or
515.288.4019 x214.


RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's only GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out
their web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social, informational and
support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied
junior and senior high aged youth. They area a group for anyone who is
interested in learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social
outreach, do art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool
people in a really cool environment.
Amy.Louis@...<mailto:Amy.Louis@...>,
or people can look us up on Facebook at the following link
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738&ref=ts

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE
7 til 8:30 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social dances on
Our fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel
Free will donations to our non-profit ACE, are always welcome. cash, checks, or
Here's our Cause Page: http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362
Here's the Tuesday RSVP link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117943604917520
Fun, relaxed, casual, playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social
dance PRACTICE for Str8 Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a
group, or with a friend. You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like
to learn a NEW dance? Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE
style?
Cheers,
Mark McCusker
319 853 8223

Second & fourth Mondays of the month, 6:00-8 p.m., GLRC OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD
MEETING at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general
public. For more info, call 319-366-2055 or visit: http://www.crglrc.org/

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

The last THURSDAY night of each month DRAG KING show at Studio 13 in Iowa City. 
It includes regular Kings and new "Jacks".

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their list serve contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
The Lesbian book club in the Quad Cities has been meeting for over a year.  We
normally meet the 4th Saturday of the month. Here is a Facebook  link if you are
interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke
upsofloating09@...

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Co-Chair 2010
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
www.queerconnections.org

Dear Community,

Things are heating up in Iowa, and I mean politically!  NOM (The National
Organization for (taking away your) Marriage) is rallying in Iowa this next
week.  ONE Iowa is planning counter protests and informational meetings across
the state to respond.  Should be an interesting election year!!

"NOM announced in June that it would hold rallies in 22 states around the
country to build public opposition to same-sex marriage. The group will be in
Des Moines Aug. 1 and Sioux City Aug. 3. One Iowa plans to hold counter rallies
in both cities, and additionally will organize events in Davenport, Waterloo and
Iowa City….

NOM spent nearly $100,000 into an Iowa House special election in September and
announced last year that it would launch a new initiative called The Reclaim
Iowa Project. The group aims to force Iowans to pass a state constitutional
amendment reversing the unanimous ruling of the Iowa Supreme Court that the
state's Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional. U.S. Rep. Steve King,
R-Iowa, has pledged his support for the initiative and lent his voice to a
robocall for the organization."  The Iowa Independent
http://iowaindependent.com/39606/one-iowa-to-rally-next-month-in-support-of-same\
-sex-marriage

STAND PROUD VOTE PROUD!
Join us for our Stand Proud, Vote Proud kick-off at Western Gateway Park (12th
Street, between Grand and Locust) in Des Moines to emphasize the importance of
the freedom to marry and civic engagement. The gathering will feature couples,
clergy, elected officials and volunteers speaking about how the freedom to marry
has affected their family, neighbors and community. For more information visit:
http://www.oneiowa.org/

Des Moines
Sunday, August 1, 3:00 p.m.
Western Gateway Park - Rally
12th Street, between Grand and Locust, Des Moines

Quad Cities
Monday, August 2, 11:00 a.m.
Davenport Police Department Community Room
416 Harrison Street, Davenport

Sioux City
Tuesday, August 3, 11:00 a.m.
Anderson Dance Pavilion - Rally
401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City

Waterloo/Cedar Falls
Wednesday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.
Waterloo Public Library
415 Commercial Street, Waterloo

Iowa City
Thursday, August 5, 11:00 a.m.
Iowa City Public Library
123 South Linn Street, Iowa City

RAINBOW READING GROUP
Wednesday, August 4th 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room E
Rainbow Reading Group will be discussing "The Naked Civil Servant" by Quentin
Crisp
Contact Todd DeGraff at faunides@...

IOWA CITY KINGS
Wednesday, August 4th 9:00 p.m.
Firewater Saloon  347 South Gilbert Street  Iowa City
Come on down for a mid-week boost! The I.C. Kings will be putting on a massive
show for you, strutting their stuff on the bar! NO COVER  The show starts early,
at 9pm, so you under 21ers (19 & 20) can come for a whole hour of show! And all
you working folk can still get to bed early. ;)
Featuring: Franky D. Lover, Hugh Jindapants and Joey D.!

UNITED STATES OF US: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
U of I LGBT Resource Center
125 Grand Ave. Court, Iowa City
This is a call for art submissions to be displayed in the U of Iowa LGBT
Resource Center for fall 2010 semester. The works will be the main focus of the
first LGBT student event of the year and kick off to the Landlocked Film
Festival on August  26th. The theme of submissions is: "United States of Us" --
works that celebrate multiple selves/identities at play within ourselves,
inspired by the works of Anthony Goicolea which frequently deal with clones, and
androgyny, homosexuality, and adolescence re-visited.
Email a jpeg of your submissions to adam-m-lewis@... by August 18th or
sooner.

ACHIEVING MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN THE HEARTLAND CONFERENCE
August 13 – 14
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
Iowans from across the state will be joined by their neighbors from Illinois,
Minnesota, and Wisconsin to participate in a conference devoted to "Achieving
Marriage Equality in the Heartland." Keynote speakers for the conference will
include both national and Iowa leaders in the cause of marriage equality: Harry
Knox, director of the Religion & Faith Program for The Human Rights Campaign and
member of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood
Partnerships; Sharon Malheiro, chair of the board, One Iowa; and Representative
Patrick Murphy, Iowa House Majority Leader. The conference is sponsored by the
northeast Iowa chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays). Co-sponsors include Luther College Upward Bound, Luther PRIDE and
Northeast Iowa Community College Gay/Straight Alliance. Registration is $50
before July 15th and $60 after. For more information or to register, contact
Jean Huffey at jhuffey@... or 563.535.7680.

MATT ALBERT AT THE ENGLERT
Wednesday, Aug. 18. Doors open at 7 p.m
Calling all LGBT and Straight Ally music lovers …
Musician Matt Alber will perform at the Englert Theatre on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Doors open at 7 p.m. For more info, go to
http://www.reverbnation.com/c./fr5/artist_237083?eid=4863122
Matt is a singer/songwriter who currently lives in California after growing up
in the Midwest. The video for his song "End of the World" was the winner of the
2009 OUT Music Award.
Opening guest is Alexis Stevens. Advance tickets are available at the Englert's
website at www.englert.org

2ND ANNUAL SUMMIT OF LGBT FAMILIES & ALLIES
Saturday, August 21, 2010 Des Moines, Iowa

LANDLOCKED FILM FESTIVAL
August 26 – 29, A variety of venues, Downtown Iowa City
Is It Just Me?  (a Gay film)
7:30pm @ Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.
Our screening is Aug 27th (www.ISITJUSTMEthemovie.com) with an after-party at
Studio13 (the local gay bar) after the screening. "JC Calciano (writer/director)
and myself, Nicholas Downs, will arrive Thursday night and be available for
press/interviews/appearances/panel discussions or whatever we can do to promote
the film.  We have a few appearances scheduled, but we are open to schedule
whatever we can to support the community."  The film is a well received and
respected movie and is a tremendous crowd pleaser, we have successfully used our
screenings to not only solidify the community but raise money and awareness for
its causes (ie "the trevor project") - I am excited to see how we could make our
August screening a beneficial endeavor for all.    thanks!
Nicholas Downs and JC Calciano
http://landlockedfilmfestival.org/

GLRC ANNUAL PICNIC
Sunday, August 29th 1 – 5
The Lodge at Palisades Kepler Park
Join the Gay-Lesbian Resource Center (GLRC) of Cedar Rapids in Palisades Kepler
State Park for their annual Pride Picnic and fund raiser (silent auction).
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring a covered dish to share along
with your own beverages. We'll have games, music and a silent auction. It's a
great time for everyone. For more information, contact Anthony
anthony.browna04@...

FAIRNESS FUND
Wednesday, September 1, 5:30 to 7:30
Plaza Towers Penthouse - Level 13 221 E. College Street, Iowa City
The Fairness Fund is committed to protecting a fair-minded majority to defeat
any movement on a constitutional amendment in Iowa. If we are successful
protecting the majority this November, we would all but ensure marriage equality
is here to stay.  However, in the next three months, we need to raise at least
$150,000 to make that possible.  That's why your voice and dedicated support of
our work in Iowa is so important. Please join us as a host for a special evening
at the home of Bobby Jett and Marc Moen.
To RSVP, please visit http://www.actblue.com/page/fairnessfund_bobbyandmarc or
with questions, contact amanda@... or 515.288.4019 ext. 214.

17TH ANNUAL IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 16 – 18 in Iowa City
The 17th Annual Iowa Women's Music Festival is gearing up for three amazing days
of women in music September 16-18 in Iowa City.  Appropriately themed "At
Seventeen," this year's festival is proud to feature the legendary Janis Ian. 
http://prairievoices.net/


RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They are a group for anyone who is interested in
learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social outreach, do
art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool people in a
really cool environment.  For more information contact:
Amy.Louis@...>, or people can look us up on Facebook at the
following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738&ref=ts

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE 7 til 8:30 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social
dances on
Our fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel
Free will donations to our non-profit ACE, are always welcome. cash, checks, or
Here's our Cause Page: http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362
Fun, relaxed, casual, playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social
dance PRACTICE for Str8 Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a
group, or with a friend. You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like
to learn a NEW dance? Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE
style?
Come on!
Mark McCusker  (319) 853-8223

Second & fourth Mondays of the month, 6:00-8 p.m., GLRC OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD
MEETING at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general
public. For more info, call 319-366-2055 or visit: http://www.crglrc.org/

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...
October's book will be "The Commitment" by Dan Savage.

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Last Thursday of the month, 9:00 p.m. IC Drag Kings and Jacks at Studio 13  (13
S. Linn Street) We've got a special night for you! Come see a ton of new
talent... our JACKS! The show starts EARLY at 9pm, so all you fans under 21
(meaning 19 & 20) can come for a jam packed hour of show! Plus, a SECOND, even
BIGGER show at 10:30!!!
FEATURING: Franky D. Lover and Hugh Jindapants.  SPECIAL GUESTS: Dena Cass and
Alicia Markstone.
JACKS: Al Ryder, J.T. Amore, Clint Taurus, Jacques Straap, Jayden St. James,
Tucker Wang, Ryder Johnson…n, Christo Furr, Justin Hurr, Aidan Cider, Dixon
Cider, Justin Cider and Ben Eaton.

Franky and Hugh will be signing and selling photos, calendars and awesome king
swag between the shows! $3 Bomb shots, $2 Calls and Domestics, and $1 Wells and
shots! Cover is only $3!

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their list serve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Co-Chair 2010
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
www.queerconnections.org

Dear Community,

The students are back and Iowa City is at full tilt!  September has so many
events going on it can be hard to keep track.  Keep an eye out for new groups,
events and share the news with the rest of us, OK?    HINT:  When planning an
event, first check out the community calendar at www.queerconnections.org  That
way we don't have 15 potlucks on the same day!  HA!

:)  Aunt B


CHARITY BINGO FUNDRAISER FOR THE IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Monday, Aug. 30, 8 - 10 p.m.
Hamburger Mary's Restaurant, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids (behind Taco
John's, next to Home Depot and across from Lindale Mall off of 1st Ave.).
I hope you can join us for Charity Bingo for Iowa Women's Music Festival tonight
at Hamburger Mary's in Cedar Rapids, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE (behind Taco John's,
next to Home Depot and across from Lindale Mall off of 1st Ave.). It will be a
really fun night and we have some great prizes. Only $5 per bingo card and you
can play multiple cards. All the money goes to the festival. Please come! We
will play from 8 to 10 p.m.
IWMF is September 16-18 in Iowa City. More info is at www.prairievoices.net.  If
you are outta town or busy doing something else, stay safe and happy travels!
Thanks for your support!
Lisa Schreihardt

CONNECTIONS RAINBOW READING GROUP
Wednesday, Sept. 1st, 7:00 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, Room B
A different sort of gay celebrity? Aiden Shaw - famous adult-film star -
recounts his rise to the top in "Sordid Truths". Join the Rainbow Reading Group
to discuss Mr. Shaw's not-well-known personality. The Rainbow Reading Group
provides LGBT people and friends an opportunity to meet and discuss books.
Members gather on the 1st Wednesday of each month, at 7 pm, at the Iowa City
Public Library.
For more information, or to join the group's mailing list, contact Facebook
member Todd DeGraff.

FUNDRAISER FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY
Wednesday, September 1st, 5:30 to 7:30
Plaza Towers  Penthouse - Level 13
221 E. College Street, Iowa City
Our work takes a steady commitment from supporters like you. Our efforts put a
face on civil marriage, turning down the heat of bigoted rhetoric and turning on
a light in people's hearts. With your help we are able to knock on doors and
connect with people by mail, phone, online, TV, radio, and more.   To RSVP,
please visit http://www.actblue.com/page/fairnessfund_bobbyandmarc or with
questions, contact amanda@... or 515.288.4019 ext. 214.  Thank you for
your support and all you do to uphold the freedom to marry in Iowa!

PROTECTING KIDS. STOPPING BULLIES.
A RECEPTION BENEFITING IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS
Wednesday, September 1st, 6:30-8:30PM
Program Starts At 7:15PM
Heartland Mortgage Group
12345 University Ave, Clive, Iowa
Honoring the work of Alicia Claypool, Senator Mike Connolly & Representative
Roger Wendt $25 Suggested Donation. Open Bar & Hors d'oeuvres to be served.
All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. To Host, RSVP,
or have questions please contact me at nate@... or call
515-243-1221 by Monday August 30th.

COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT AT BEADOLOGY
Friday, Sept. 3rd at 5:30
Beadology, 220 E. Washington St. Iowa City
Join Karen Kubby for her First Friday Coffeehouse Concert to raise money for the
Iowa Women's Music Festival.  $3.00 cover.  http://beadologyiowa.com/

PAPERS: THE MOVIE
Thursday, Sept. 9th, 7 - 9
Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A
Free screening of the documentary about undocumented students in the US. Part of
the U of I conference Undocumented Students in Higher Education (October 15 -
16) http://www.papersthemovie.com/

KIRKWOOD IC UNITY
Friday, Sept. 10th, 2 - 3 p.m.
Iowa City Campus Kirkwood Community College, Room 347
First meeting of the semester for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied
students at Kirkwood.  For more information, or to be added to the mailing list,
contact faculty advisor Bridget Malone bmalone@...  (319) 887-3658

2ND ANNUAL PRIDE FOOTBALL
Sunday, September 12 12 - 6 p.m.
Red Cedar Lodge, Squaw Creek Park, 4305 Squaw Creek Lane, Marion
http://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Linn/Park/Squaw-Creek-Park/Facility/LODG...E\
-Red-Cedar.aspx
It was absolutely incredible to have over 300 peeps turnout last year. With the
anticipation of an even larger event this year! Raffle and vendor tables. We
have set a cap of 10 teams for the tournament; teams may consist of 10 members
with 8 on the field at a tIme. Registration is $15 per player & includes that
kewl t-shirt. If you don't have enough for a team don't worry, we'll hook ya up
with others to make a team. IN THE SPIRIT OF FAIRNESS WE ARE STRONGLY SUGGESTING
CO-ED TEAMS! Extra t-shirts are $15 & must be pre-paid as well for non-players.
You may sign up your teams with any Board member, Basix, Hamburger Mary's or
Studio 13.  Any questions please call me (Renee Evans) on my cell (319) 415-1511

BEFORE STONEWALL
Sunday, September 12, 2:00 p.m.
Senior Center, room 202, 28 South Linn St., IC
"Before Stonewall" will be shown on Sunday, September 12 at 2 PM in room 202 of
the Senior Center. This documentary offers eye-opening historical footage and
amazing interviews with those who lived through an often brutal closeted
history.
The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center will present a series of narrative
and documentary movies focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
issues. All are welcome to attend the screenings and participate in informal
discussions after the films on the second Sunday of each month at 2 PM,
beginning September 12.  The selections will share with the audience some of the
traumas and successes experienced by the LGBT community throughout history, as
well as center around LGBT love stories and the universal search for meaningful
relationships. For more information, contact Elsie Gauley Vega at 319-337-4487
or ejgvega@....

17TH ANNUAL IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Join us for a weekend of local and national talent at different venues around
town.  Everyone is welcome and ASL interpretors will be provided.  The festival
itself is free, although some of the venues do have a cover charge, it is usuall
sliding scale.
Thursday, Sept. 16th, 8:00 p.m.
The Englert Theatre, in Iowa City
The Englert joins forces with the Iowa Women's Music Festival to kick-off this
year's event with an awesome show featuring Leslie & the LY's, Bitch, and
Caroline Smith & the Goodnight Sleeps!  Don't Miss this show!! Tickets On Sale
NOW!! Click for ticket Info  http://www.englert.org/

IOWA WOMEN ROCK SHOWCASE
Friday, Sept. 17th,
the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave. Iowa City
319.358.9206
Iowa Women Rock! Showcase
Cover charge: $5, or more if you can.
After party at Studio 13, starting at 10 p.m.!! 13 S. Linn St. (on the alley)

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 18th  Noon - 6p.m.
Upper City Park, Iowa City, IA is FREE!!!
You do not need a ticket to attend the festival in the park. However, donations
are always accepted. Throughout the day, participate in several other activities
while enjoying the stage performances. Browse and bid during the silent auction
(to benefit Iowa Shares). Outbid your friends for fabulous items during our live
auction (to benefit the Iowa Women's Music Festival)!! Hungry? Thirsty? Need a
"gotta have it" item?? We've got that covered too... visit the food and
merchandise vendors to feed your crave!!  For more information
http://www.prairievoices.net/

MORE MUSIC AT THE MILL!
Saturday, Sept. 18th 8:00 p.m.
The Mill Restaurant, Burlington St., IC
Wrap up the day by joing us on Saturday night for more rockin' music at the Mill
(starting at 8pm!!). Admission: Sliding Scale $8 - $20
Our awesome line up:
the State Of
SONiA and disappear fear
Congress of Starlings
http://icmill.com/

WANTED: Serious and talented female musicians to audition for a recently
revived, all-female, orginal band out of Iowa City.
The group currently consist of two female musicians, both vocalists with
keyboard, guitar and other musical talent. We are primarily seeking a drummer
and bassist, but are open to musicians of all kinds who are seriously interested
and availble for monthly performances with evening practice at least once a
week.
We hope that our sound will transcend beyond any one specific genre, but to help
paint a picture of the sound we intend to create, influences include: Morcheeba,
Feist, Bjork, Air, Nelly Furtado, Sia, Ingrid Michaelson, Erin McKeown, etc.
Overall, we enjoy silky, exotic music with poetic "singer-songwriter" lyrics,
jazzy/scat-like vocals, solid harmonies and globally influenced chords and
rhythms.   Although ready to perform with many original songs, cover
possibilities include Melissa Ferrick, The Indigo Girls, Kathleen Edwards,
ProtostarR and other influences listed above.
Please contact Ellie at 319-621-9162 for more information.

LESBIAN WRITING GROUP
Wednesday evenings at 7:00
Indulge your craving for fun-filled writing! This group is designed to provide a
safe, fun place to be creative with your mind through your taste buds.
Each week is themed. We will share snacks that are designed to inspire words.
Some snacks provided, others are welcome.  The group meets Wednesdays at 7:00
pm, first meeting is Sept. 22nd. You must register throught the Women's Resource
and Action Center at (319) 335-1486 or through their website: 
http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/support.shtml

LESBIAN READING GROUP
Thursday evenings at 7:30
First meeting Sept. 27th
This group is designed to offer lesbians a safe, comfortable environment to have
interesting discussions about good books.  The goals of the group are to empower
lesbian women to learn from each other, and to provide a sense of community
among the participants. This is a safe place for lesbians to meet on a regular
basis, relax, have coffee and engage in thought-provoking conversation. This
group meets approximately every 3rd Thursday.  You must register to participate.
Space is limited. To register call WRAC at (319) 335-1486 or through their
website:  http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/support.shtml

ONE IOWA POTLUCK
Sunday, September 26, 4-7
Lower City Park, Shelter 12
We would like to invite the other GLBT groups in the area to acknowledge their
work, as well as increase networking possibilities, without the stress of more
official goal driven gatherings.  This is a day of fun, and morale building.  A
place to meet with new people and old friends, share ideas, and have some fun.
Bring food to share.  Grills will be available for cooking meat.  We will have
some hot dogs for people, but if you desire something different please feel free
to bring your choice cut for grilling.  Family friendly.  Located near the
playground.  BYO plates, silverware, drinks, chairs, favorite games, etc.
For more information, or if anyone would like to help, contact me at
stormplain@....
Thank you,
Storm Portugue

TRANSCOLLABORATIONS
TransCollaborations started as a conversation around a kitchen table on November
20, 2008. A question was raised concerning what the university and community
were doing to honor, recognize, and work towards social justice for
transgender-identified people. When it was realized that there were few avenues
for engaging in dialogue or trans-specific events and programming, the folks
around the kitchen table decided to begin working towards social change on
campus and in the community.
This organization, TransCollaborations, exists primarily to plan and implement
the annual UI TransWeek. TransWeek is a week of events that provides education,
spirited discussions, and celebration of those who have overcome institutional
and micro-level trans-related barriers. The first year of TransWeek was in 2009.
We were quite successful in hosting a variety of events that ranged from an
educational workshop to a movie screening and discussion, an art show opening
celebrating trans-identified artists, and hosting the culminating event which
brought Kate Bornstein and Coyote Grace to Iowa City. We were recognized by the
University of Iowa through their Hawkeye Awards for Outstanding Diversity
Awareness Programming.  In addition to TransWeek, we also consider requests to
conduct educational workshops on the UI campus and in the Iowa City community,
in addition to speaker panels for engaging in dialogue around transgender and
gender identity related conversations. To contact someone from
TransCollaborations, please email us: transcollaborations@...


RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Second Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Iowa City, room 202, 28
South Linn St., IC   LGBT film fest
The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center will present a series of narrative
and documentary movies focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
issues. All are welcome to attend the screenings and participate in informal
discussions after the films on the second Sunday of each month at 2 PM,
beginning September 12.  The selections will share with the audience some of the
traumas and successes experienced by the LGBT community throughout history, as
well as center around LGBT love stories and the universal search for meaningful
relationships. For more information, contact Elsie Gauley Vega at 319-337-4487
or ejgvega@....


UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They are a group for anyone who is interested in
learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social outreach, do
art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool people in a
really cool environment.  For more information contact:
Amy.Louis@...>, or people can look us up on Facebook at the
following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738&ref=ts

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE 7 til 8:30 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social
dances on Our fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel  Free will donations to our
non-profit ACE, are always welcome. cash, checks, or Here's our Cause Page:
http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362  Fun, relaxed, casual,
playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social dance PRACTICE for Str8
Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a group, or with a friend.
You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like to learn a NEW dance?
Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE style?
Come on!
Mark McCusker  (319) 853-8223

Second & fourth Mondays of the month, 6:00-8 p.m., GLRC OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD
MEETING at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general
public. For more info, call 319-366-2055 or visit: http://www.crglrc.org/

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...
October's book will be "The Commitment" by Dan Savage.

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Young Adults Social Group meets every Wednesday
from 7 to 9pm in the QCAD community room at 1608 2nd Avenue, Rock Island.  Call
309-786-2580 or 309-269-9037 for information.  QCAD also sponsors a  three-times
weekly drop-in night for teens ages 13 through 19.  Call 309-269-9037 for more
information.  May also check the website at www.qcad-outforgood.org.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Last Thursday of the month, 9:00 p.m. IC Drag Kings and Jacks at Studio 13  (13
S. Linn Street) We've got a special night for you! Come see a ton of new
talent... our JACKS! The show starts EARLY at 9pm, so all you fans under 21
(meaning 19 & 20) can come for a jam packed hour of show! Plus, a SECOND, even
BIGGER show at 10:30!!!
FEATURING: Franky D. Lover and Hugh Jindapants.  SPECIAL GUESTS: Dena Cass and
Alicia Markstone.
JACKS: Al Ryder, J.T. Amore, Clint Taurus, Jacques Straap, Jayden St. James,
Tucker Wang, Ryder Johnson...n, Christo Furr, Justin Hurr, Aidan Cider, Dixon
Cider, Justin Cider and Ben Eaton.

Franky and Hugh will be signing and selling photos, calendars and awesome king
swag between the shows! $3 Bomb shots, $2 Calls and Domestics, and $1 Wells and
shots! Cover is only $3!

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their list serve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Co-Chair 2010
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...

Dear Community,

There is lots to do besides watch football this September! The 17th Annual Iowa
Women's Music Festival is one of the finest festivals in the Midwest.  Free and
open to everyone, it is a wonderful day in upper City Park.  Bring a lawn chair
and friends!

COUNTER PROTESTERS IN CEDAR FALLS
The Westboro Baptist Church is coming to UNI to protest the Laramie Project. We
need to gather together to show them that UNI will not allow hate and fear on
our campus. We need to gather together to show them that we as students, Iowans,
and human beings believe that love conquers all and that hate is not a family
value.

Counter Protest Dates and Times:
Sept. 13 4-5:30pm, outside the Gallagher Bluedorn.
Sept. 16 6:30 – 7:30  outside the Gallagher Bluedorn
Oct. 14  6:30 – 7:30  outside the Gallagher Bluedorn 6:30-7:30pm, outside the
Gallagher BluedornSept. 16 6:30-7:30pm, outside the Gallagher Bluedorn.
Oct. 14, 6:30-7:30pm, outside the Gallagher Bluedorn.Sept. 16 6:30-7:30pm,
outside the Gallagher Bluedorn.
Oct. 14, 6:30-7:30pm, outside the Gallagher Bluedorn.

CANDIDATE ROXANNE CONLIN ON THE PENTACREST
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1:30 p.m.
The U of Iowa Pentacrest
The U Young Dems are bringing Roxanne to speak beginning at 1:30 on Tuesday,
September 14.

CONNECTIONS SPIRITUAL SEEKERS: THE MORMONS
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 E College St
For September, Spiritual Seekers will start viewing the highly-acclaimed PBS
documentary on The Mormons. Spiritual Seekers is a group for people of all
faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections between their
sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives. We meet on the 2nd
Tuesdays and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM at Trinity Episcopal
Church, 320 E. College St. Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday will be held in the
parlor and those on the 4th Wednesday will be held upstairs in the chapel.  
www.queerconnections.org

ONE IOWA PHONE BANK AT COE COLLEGE
Tuesday, Sept. 14th 6 – 9 p.m.
Stuart Hall, 405, Coe College, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Come on out and help One Iowa phone bank as we rally together to MAINTAIN gay
marriage in Iowa!  So grab a phone, and a friend, and come on out to Stuart
Hall. The beginning of the phone bank will start off with a training session so
if it is your first time to phone bank, no worries! Then we'll enter calling
mode and finish with a debrief. Time flies by fast! If you have any questions,
please send me a message, or give me a call at 903-243-3803. Hope to see you
there!

JUDY SHEPARD LECTURE
Thursday, Sept. 16th, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls
Judy Shepard Lecture GBPAC, UNI Free for UNI students In October 1998, Judy and
Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son Matthew to a murder motivated by
anti-gay hate.  Speaking from a mother's perspective, Judy also authored a 2009
memoir, "The Meaning of Matthew." Part of the "Standing on Higher Ground: LGBT
Dialogue & Reflection around Civility" events at the University of Northern
Iowa.

WOMEN'S MUSICFEST AT THE ENGLERT:  http://www.prairievoices.net/
Thursday, Sept. 16th 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Night Festival Kickoff on September 16th starting at 8pm!! The Englert,
in Iowa City, IA, joins forces with the Iowa Women's Music Festival to kick-off
this year's event with an awesome show featuring Leslie & the LY's, Bitch, and
Caroline Smith & the Goodnight Sleeps! 
http://www.englert.org/event_details.php?id=435

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL:  http://www.prairievoices.net/
Friday, September 17 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm
The Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave
Kelly Carrell, Kim Char Meredith, Lojo Russo & Natalie Brown, Armonia, The
Vagabonds
Sarah Cram & The Derelicts,
Tickets available on-line at MidwesTIX or Ticketweb
After party at Studio 13, starting at 10 p.m.!!   13 S. Linn St. (in the alley)

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL IT'S FREE!!!   http://www.prairievoices.net/
Saturday, Sept. 18th  Noon - 6p.m.
Upper City Park, Iowa City, IA
You do not need a ticket to attend the festival in the park. However, donations
are always accepted. Throughout the day, participate in several other activities
while enjoying the stage performances. Browse and bid during the silent auction
(to benefit Iowa Shares). Outbid your friends for fabulous items during our live
auction (to benefit the Iowa Women's Music Festival)!! Hungry? Thirsty? Need a
"gotta have it" item?? We've got that covered too… visit the food and
merchandise vendors to feed your crave!!
Saturday evening, 8pm
Wrap up the day by joining us on Saturday night for more rockin' music at the
Mill (starting at 8pm!!). Admission: Sliding Scale $8 - $20
the State Of
SONiA and disappear fear
Congress of Starlings

QUIRE CALL FOR SINGERS
Sunday, Sept. 19 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N Johnson St
To join The Quire, Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus, attend the rehearsal on Sunday,
September 19, at Zion Lutheran Church. Regular rehearsals take place from 6-8:30
PM each Sunday thereafter in the same location. Membership is open to all GLBT
folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions; you
only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music. The
Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more information, visit: http://www.thequire.org/

THE CONSTITUTIONAL ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY TODAY
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.
Wartburg College in McCaskey Lyceum in Saemann Student Center, 100 Wartburg
Blvd, Waverly, Iowa
Polk County District Court Judge Robert Hanson will address "The Constitutional
Role of the Judiciary Today," A panel discussion will conclude the hour-long
program. (Judge Hanson wrote the opinion that led to the Iowa Supreme Court
decision upholding equal rights for same-sex couples, including marriage.) For
more information, visit: http://www.wartburg.edu/Article.aspx?ID=4496

THE POLITICS OF GAY MARRIAGE IN IOWA
Tue, September 21, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
UNI, 225 Commercial St, Waterloo
Join us for an evening of dialog at The Waterloo Center for the Arts, presented
by One Iowa, with panelists representing legal, religious, PFLAG (Parents,
Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and same-sex couples. Part of the
"Standing on Higher Ground: LGBT Dialogue & Reflection around Civility" events
at the University of Northern Iowa.

LESBIAN WRITING GROUP
Wednesday evenings at 7:00
Indulge your craving for fun-filled writing! This group is designed to provide a
safe, fun place to be creative with your mind through your taste buds.
Each week is themed. We will share snacks that are designed to inspire words.
Some snacks provided, others are welcome.  The group meets Wednesdays at 7:00
pm, first meeting is Sept. 22nd. You must register through the Women's Resource
and Action Center at (319) 335-1486 or through their website: 
http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/support.shtml

LESBIAN READING GROUP
Thursday evenings at 7:30
First meeting Sept. 23rd
This group is designed to offer lesbians a safe, comfortable environment to have
interesting discussions about good books.  The goals of the group are to empower
lesbian women to learn from each other, and to provide a sense of community
among the participants. This is a safe place for lesbians to meet on a regular
basis, relax, have coffee and engage in thought-provoking conversation. This
group meets approximately every 3rd Thursday.  You must register to participate.
Space is limited. To register call WRAC at (319) 335-1486 or through their
website:  http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/support.shtml

CEDAR VALLEY PRIDE PAINTBALL
Sat, September 25, 11am – 7pm
3176 61st Street Lane, Shellsburg, IA
Adventure Park Paintball www.adventureparkpaintball.com 3176 61st Street Lane
Shellsburg, IA 52332 For details, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132639573423365  or call Renee at (319)
415-1511

ONE IOWA POTLUCK
Sunday, September 26, 4-7
Lower City Park, Shelter 12
We would like to invite the other GLBT groups in the area to acknowledge their
work, as well as increase networking possibilities, without the stress of more
official goal driven gatherings.  This is a day of fun, and morale building.  A
place to meet with new people and old friends, share ideas, and have some fun.
Bring food to share.  Grills will be available for cooking meat.  We will have
some hot dogs for people, but if you desire something different please feel free
to bring your choice cut for grilling.  Family friendly.  Located near the
playground.  BYO plates, silverware, drinks, chairs, favorite games, etc.
For more information, or if anyone would like to help, contact me at
stormplain@....
Thank you,
Storm Portugue

UNI: SAFETY & LEARNING: OPTIMAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS FOR LGBT STUDENTS
Monday, Sept. 27th   4 – 5 p.m.
109 Maucker Union, UNI campus, Cedar Falls
Join a panel of educators and students for sharing of experiences and
suggestions on how we can collaboratively ensure optimal learning environments
for LGBT students. Moderated by Dr. Nick Pace. Center for Multicultural
Education, UNI Part of the "Standing on Higher Ground: LGBT Dialogue &
Reflection around Civility" events at the University of Northern Iowa.

CONNECTIONS KICKOFF FORUM
Tuesday, Oct. 5th 7 – 9 p.m.
hotelVetro, 2nd floor Plaza room
Meet, mingle, network and organize with local LGBT-friendly groups, businesses,
and individuals at the 5th Annual Connections Fall Kickoff. The event is free.
Appetizers and a cash bar.  For more information or to sign-up your
organization, contact Bridget Malone: malone.bridget@... This e-mail
address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view
it or 319.338.0512

TRANSCOLLABORATIONS
This organization, TransCollaborations, exists primarily to plan and implement
the annual UI TransWeek. TransWeek is a week of events that provides education,
spirited discussions, and celebration of those who have overcome institutional
and micro-level trans-related barriers. The first year of TransWeek was in 2009.
We were quite successful in hosting a variety of events that ranged from an
educational workshop to a movie screening and discussion, an art show opening
celebrating trans-identified artists, and hosting the culminating event which
brought Kate Bornstein and Coyote Grace to Iowa City. We were recognized by the
University of Iowa through their Hawkeye Awards for Outstanding Diversity
Awareness Programming.  In addition to TransWeek, we also consider requests to
conduct educational workshops on the UI campus and in the Iowa City community,
in addition to speaker panels for engaging in dialogue around transgender and
gender identity related conversations. To contact someone from
TransCollaborations, please email us: transcollaborations@...

RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Second Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Iowa City, room 202, 28
South Linn St., IC   LGBT film fest  The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
will present a series of narrative and documentary movies focusing on lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. All are welcome to attend the screenings
and participate in informal discussions after the films on the second Sunday of
each month at 2 PM, beginning September 12.  The selections will share with the
audience some of the traumas and successes experienced by the LGBT community
throughout history, as well as center around LGBT love stories and the universal
search for meaningful relationships. For more information, contact Elsie Gauley
Vega at 319-337-4487 or ejgvega@....

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They are a group for anyone who is interested in
learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social outreach, do
art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool people in a
really cool environment.  For more information contact:
Amy.Louis@...>, or people can look us up on Facebook at the
following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738&ref=ts

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

ACE A GO GO  7 til 8:00 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social dances on Our
fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel  Free will donations to our non-profit ACE, are
always welcome. cash, checks, or Here's our Cause Page: http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362  Fun, relaxed, casual,
playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social dance PRACTICE for Str8
Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a group, or with a friend.
You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like to learn a NEW dance?
Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE style?
Come on!
Mark McCusker  (319) 853-8223

Third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8 p.m.,  UNITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD MEETING
at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general public. For
more info, call Renee 319-415-1511.

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Young Adults Social Group meets every Wednesday
from 7 to 9pm in the QCAD community room at 1608 2nd Avenue, Rock Island.  Call
309-786-2580 or 309-269-9037 for information.  QCAD also sponsors a  three-times
weekly drop-in night for teens ages 13 through 19.  Call 309-269-9037 for more
information.  May also check the website at www.qcad-outforgood.org.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Last Thursday of the month, 9:00 p.m. IC Drag Kings and Jacks at Studio 13  (13
S. Linn Street) We've got a special night for you! Come see a ton of new
talent... our JACKS! The show starts EARLY at 9pm, so all you fans under 21
(meaning 19 & 20) can come for a jam packed hour of show! Plus, a SECOND, even
BIGGER show at 10:30!!!
FEATURING: Franky D. Lover and Hugh Jindapants.  SPECIAL GUESTS: Dena Cass and
Alicia Markstone.  JACKS: Al Ryder, J.T. Amore, Clint Taurus, Jacques Straap,
Jayden St. James, Tucker Wang, Ryder Johnson...n, Christo Furr, Justin Hurr,
Aidan Cider, Dixon Cider, Justin Cider and Ben Eaton.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their list serve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa and http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Co-Chair 2010
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
www.queerconnections.org

Dear Community,

It's homecoming weekend, and it has been forty years since the "Gay Liberation
Front at the University of Iowa becomes the first gay student group in the U.S.
to be officially recognized by a university. The 1971 Hawkeye yearbook includes
a photograph of GLF's entry in the 1970 UI homecoming parade."  Gay Liberation
Front also ran a man for Homecoming queen that year…  
http://outhistory.org/wiki/LGBTQ_Life_in_Iowa_City%2C_Iowa:_1967-2010  Fun
times!

Just a reminder that early voting has commenced!  In Iowa you may register up to
and including election day (November 2nd this year).  If you are a member of the
Dems or the Repubs, they both want you to vote early (and vote often!)…  There
are a couple of issues directly related to marriage equality that you should
educate yourself about before you vote.  Also, the two candidates running for
governor, Culver and Brandstad, will be debating Thursday, Oct. 7th at 7:00 p.m.
in Cedar Rapids on the Coe College Campus, Sinclair Auditorium.  For more
information on how to vote in Johnson County, go to the website:
http://www.johnson-county.com/auditor/voter/voter.htm

current events:
QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH @ MONDO'S
Sunday, Oct. 3rd, 11:00 a.m.
516 2nd St, Coralville, IA (map)
Celebrate Community. Create Visibility. Sit Down and Be Counted. Everyone
Welcome. Srt8 & Curvy Allies, LGBT+, Q&Q, I, et alia. Source:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106454312750389

CONNECTIONS KICKOFF FORUM
Tuesday, Oct. 5th 7 – 9 pm
hotelVetro 2nd floor Plaza Rooms, 201 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA (map)
Come OUT to the 5th annual Connections Fall Kickoff!  Meet, mingle, network and
organize with local LGBT-friendly groups, businesses, and individuals at this
free event. There will be appetizers served and a cash bar. Come see why Iowa
City was ranked the 3rd Gayest city in the US by The Advocate last year!  For
more information or to sign-up your organization, contact Bridget Malone:
malone.bridget@... or 319.338.0512

OPEN MIKE NIGHT WITH NIKKI LUNDEN AND SMUDGE AT FIREWATER SALOON
Tuesday, Oct. 5th 10:00 p.m.
Firewater Saloon, IC

CONNECTIONS RAINBOW READING GROUP
Wed, October 6, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Iowa City Public Library, 123 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA (map)
In October the Rainbow Reading Group will discuss Ethan Canin's story of of
innocence-meets-worldliness in the novel "For Kings and Planets", set at
Columbia University. The Rainbow Reading Group meets on other first Wednesday of
each month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Iowa City Public Library. (Please check
the Library listing of meetings to determine the room.) The group has a "no
guilt" policy; that is, if you do not finish a book, still feel free to join in
the discussion! To find our next meeting date, visit the Connections Calendar or
send email to Todd A. DeGraff: faunides@...

"THAT'S SO GAY!" WORKSHOP
Thu, October 7, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
AEA267, 1720 Maynard Ave, Cedar Falls, IA (map)
Oct. 8, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Center for Multicultural Education, UNI.
"That's So Gay" in partnership with Iowa Safe Schools Oct. 7, 4:45 p.m.-7:15
p.m.,  "That's so gay", "no homo", "fag", and "dyke" are heard countless times
in our schools. But how do you stop students from saying these hurtful words and
phrases? Bullying and harassment of LGBT students can and must be stopped. This
session is designed to create awareness of bullying and harassment facing LGBT
students, and offer proven solutions to ending bullying and harassment. Part of
the "Standing on Higher Ground: LGBT Dialogue & Reflection around Civility"
events at the University of Northern Iowa.

MILK
Sat, October 9, 2pm – 4pm
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls, IA (map)
GBPAC, UNI. This is a powerful and inspiring story of California's first openly
gay elected official Harvey Milk. In 1977, Milk was elected to the San Francisco
Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major
public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights, he
forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union
workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter
for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all
Americans. Join us for a brief discussion afterward. Part of the "Standing on
Higher Ground: LGBT Dialogue & Reflection around Civility" events at the
University of Northern Iowa.

OUT IN THE SILENCE
Sat, October 9, 7pm – 9pm
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls, IA (map)
GBPAC, UNI. Out in the Silence captures the remarkable chain of events that
unfold when the announcement of filmmaker Joe Wilson's wedding to another man
ignites a firestorm of controversy in his small Pennsylvania hometown. Drawn
back by a plea for help from the mother of a gay teen being tormented at school,
Wilson's journey dramatically illustrates the universal challenges of being an
outsider in a conservative environment and the transformation that is possible
when those who have long been constrained by a traditional code of silence
summon the courage to break it. Join us for a brief discussion afterward. Part
of the "Standing on Higher Ground: LGBT Dialogue & Reflection around Civility"
events at the University of Northern Iowa.

PRIDE FUNDRAISER: HARVEST KING AND QUEEN
Sunday, October 10th 9:00 – close
Join the IC Pride committee for our first fundraiser for Pride 2011!  Come cheer
on your favorite kings and queens as they vie for the coveted Harvest King and
Queen crowns!  $5 cover and free

NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
Monday, Oct. 11th

TOUNGUES UNTIED SCREENING
Mon, October 11, 7pm – 9pm
U of I LGBT Resource Center, 125 Grand Ave Ct, Iowa City, IA (map)
Screening and discussion of the highly controversial film Tongues Untied by
Marlon Riggs which moves beyond stereotypes for a candid portrait of gay urban
black men in the late 1980s. Originally aired as part of the public television
series P.O.V. (Point of View), Tongues Untied was funded by the National
Endowment for the Arts which set off public debate about art and obscenity. Pat
Buchanan used the film as an example of taxpayer money being used to fund
"pornographic art." A must see.

QC PRIDE KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, October 16 · 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Junge, 301 West 35th Street, Davenport, IA
Our first Kickball tourny and boy are we ready. Google the addy for directions.
We have two fields at junge so it will be a jam packed day of play!!!! $7 per
person min 8 on a team max 10 come solo or join a team. byob...and yes this is
approved by the city rec dept. on site bathroom. a vending company will be
serving food!! and the QC's own Zack Taylor will be guest DJ throwing out great
music all day. Winning team is crowned with kickball champ t-shirts!!!! Come
join the madness!

If you hear about events of interest to the community, please let me and others
know!

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
www.queerconnections.org

Dear Community,

Never a boring minute in Iowa these days!  With the midterm elections upon I
have been hard pressed to keep up with all the news and events going on.
Remember to vote by this Tuesday, Nov. 4th!  I do apologize if I missed your
amazing event or  announcements.  Keep up the good work, all!

:)  Aunt B

OWLS GAME NIGHT
Friday, Oct. 29th 7:00 p.m.
October game night here is rescheduled for Friday night, Oct 29 (7 pm).
E-mail for directions if needed.  Katharine Nicholson <katharn@...
319-339-4604  cell 319-331-3874

OLD CAPITOL CITY ROLLER GIRLS PRESENT ROLLER DERBY MONSTER'S BRAWL vs. QUAD CITY
ROLLERS
Saturday, Oct. 30th 6:15 doors open, action at 7:00 p.m.
The Coralville Marriott
Tix $13 at the door, $10 ahead of time at New Pi Co-op
Don't miss the last bout of the season!  Check them out at
oldcapitolcityrollergirls.com

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
10 p.m. on Halloween night, Sunday, October 31
The show is at MoVMeNT Dance Company on 7th Ave and 2nd St. SE downtown Cedar
Rapids
This theatrical show is put on locally by the group that has been doing them for
several years.  It's a great time!  Dress up, act crazy, hoot and holler!  Word
has it that this final show in the run will be the rowdiest.  So, despite the
late night before the start of the work week, we are going. Tickets are $20
each.

GLBTAU DRAG BALL
Sunday, Oct. 31st
Annual Halloween Drag Ball featuring performances by the IC KINGS
6pm-9pm in the 2nd floor ballroom of the U of I Memorial Union, 125 North
Madison Street
This weekend is our annual Drag Ball! All of our attention (well 99%) and energy
is going into making this the best Drag Ball event in YEARS. As of today we have
over 25 raffle items to give away (including free Panchero's burritos, Dairy
Queen gift cards, etc) all for a small $5 suggested donation (or more if you're
feeling generous :D). Oh, and don't forget all of the FABULOUS Drag Kings and
Queens we have slated to perform!!! BRING FRIENDS!!!

GET OUT AND VOTE!
Election day is Tuesday, November 2nd
@ your local polling place
To find out where you go to vote go to http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/
If you are not sure if you are registered to vote where you live you can check
on the website about AND you may still register ON election day.  Just go to
your polling place with valid ID and something (a piece of mail...) which shows
your current address on it.

WRAC SPAGHETTI DINNER
Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC)'s Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, November 4,  5 to 7 PM at Old Brick, 26 E. Market Street
Join us for this annual tradition - a great dinner (including spaghetti with
vegetarian sauce, a green salad with your choice of dressings, garlicky French
bread, and fantastic homemade or locally baked desserts), drawings for fabulous
door prizes for both adults and kids, and a great chance to get together with
friends in support of WRAC! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time from WRAC
staff and Advisory Board members, but will also be available for purchase at the
event. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 5 years old.
*Note the new location and date this year! We are at OLD BRICK this year due to
Zion Lutheran's continued renovation efforts. The event will run from 5 to 7 PM
on THURSDAY, November 4th.
  **Many of you may be planning to attend the [NonfictionNow] Conference's
reading with Alison Bechdel, which is free and open to the public. That event
will take place at 8:30 PM, just down the hill at the Iowa Memorial Union. We
encourage you to join us for dinner before you head down to the reading. What a
perfect evening in Iowa City!
Also, below is an event I go to every year to support the Women's Resource and
Action Center at the University of Iowa.  Many of you may know that the Iowa
Women's Music Festival is under WRAC, which provides for our office space,
administration, and major sponsorship.   Please consider supporting WRAC's
Spaghetti Dinner.  The dinner costs $10, all of which goes to WRAC.  After the
dinner, follow me to the NonFictioNOW Conference at the U. of Iowa student
union, where Alison Bechdel, author of the long-running comic strip "Dykes to
Watch out For," will be speaking.  The talk is FREE and I don't think conference
registration is required.

ALISON BECHDEL: AUTHOR OF "DYKES TO WATCH OUT FOR"
Thursday, Nov. 4,  8:30 p.m.
The U of I Memorial Union, 125 North Madison Street
Bechdel (photo, right) is the author of an award-winning memoir, "Fun Home: A
Family Tragicomic." Since its inception in 1983, her comic strip "Dykes To Watch
Out For" has become a countercultural institution. The strip is syndicated in
dozens of newspapers, translated into several languages and collected in a
series of bestselling books.  http://dykestowatchoutfor.com/alison-bechdel

4TH ANNUAL QUEER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Saturday, November 6, 2010, Iowa Pride Network, in partnership with Iowa State
University, will host the 4th Annual Queer Leadership Summit!
-------------------This is a FREE event and lunch is provided-------------------
This year's theme, The Politics of Progress, will explore Iowa's ever-changing
political landscape and what it means to LGBT and allied people and their rights
and how institutional politics within schools and colleges can affect campus
climates. The summit will also explore best practices for sustaining GSA and
college LGBT groups and networking them together, emerging issues within our
movement and provide time for attendees to network and collaborate.  Check-in
will begin at 9:00 AM and the summit will start promptly at 10:00 AM and last
until 4:00 PM.  This event is FREE and is sure to be a tremendous networking and
community-building opportunity. Don't miss it! Further details regarding the
summit and registration materials will be updated to the Iowa Pride Network
website: http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/. Check back often. More questions or
need more info? Call the Iowa Pride Network office at 515-471-8062 or email
iowapridenetwork@...

OLD CAPITOL CITY ROLLER GIRLS ARE RECRUITING!
Wed. Nov. 10th 6 - 9 p.m. &
Sun. Nov. 21st 5 - 9 p.m. at
The Coralville Marriott Convention Center
We are looking for skaters, referees, non-skating officials and volunteers! 
Skaters must be women over the age of 18.  Join Iowa City's first and only
roller derby team.  Visit oldcapitolcityrollergirls.com or e-mail
oldcapitolcityrollergirls@... for more information

VETERANS DAY
November 11th
As Americans get ready to head to the polls on November 2, it is more important
than ever to stay informed on the issues - including repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't
Tell." This law remains on the books and in force. Service members can continue
to be fired because of their sexual orientation, and until we have full repeal,
advocates must remain engaged, speaking out for repeal and sharing service
members' stories. In preparation for Veterans Day on November 11, SLDN has been
encouraging supporters across the country to honor all service members, LGBT and
straight, by submitting a photo or video that recognizes the sacrifices of our
men and women in uniform. Subjects can include a wreath or flower laying, as
well as saluting at a monument, our flag or at a gravesite. Submitted images
will be used as the basis for creating a video narrative, just in time for
Veterans Day.  This is the last week to send in your submissions! Help ensure
that all states are represented in this tribute. Send your photographs or video
to Elizabeth Shirey, SLDN Grassroots/Policy Advocate, at eas@....   Our
nation's patriots are counting on us to be their voice and tell their stories to
Congress, family, friends and neighbors as we move toward the next chapter of
the repeal fight. Your continued commitment is making a difference every day.

LESBIAN STAND UP COMEDIAN; MARGARET SMITH
November 12th and 13th
Penguin's Comedy Club, 208 2nd Ave. SE Cedar Rapids
$14 cover
Stand Up Comedian, Actor, Writer and Producer, Margaret Smith does it all! A 
Six-time Emmy Award winner, Margaret recently left her gig as a writer and
producer for the Ellen Degeneres Show to work on her own projects. She is
currently in negotiations on a pilot she has developed. She also recently
published her first book. A hilarious yet poignant, partial memoir about
becoming a single mother. It's titled, "What Was I Thinking".  Additionally, she
has won the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comedian. She starred
in her own special for Comedy Central and has produced and  starred in her own
independent projects. Her incredibly funny CD, titled "As It Should Be" has a
liner note on the cover from Jay Leno. Jay writes, ", "The best
comedians are the ones that write and perform their own material and Margaret
Smith is at the top of that list",

TWO SPIRITS: FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Sunday, November 14th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The UI Latino Native American Cultural Center, 308 Melrose Avenue,  Iowa City,
IA  52246
UI TransWeek 2010 will kick off on Sunday, November 14th with a film screening
and discussion. In Two Spirits, filmmaker Lydia Nibley explores the cultural
context behind a tragic and senseless murder. Fred Martinez was a Navajo youth
slain at the age of 16 by a man who bragged to his friends that he 'bug-smashed
a fag'. But Fred was part of an honored Diné tradition - the 'nadleeh', or
'two-spirit', who possesses a balance of masculine and feminine traits. Through
telling Fred's story, this film challenge viewers to examine the gender as a
social construction that varies across different cultures. This event is free
and open to the public.

COMMUNITY POTLUCK & CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Monday, November 15th, 2010  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The UI Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center, 125 Grand Avenue
Court, Iowa City
On Monday, November 15th, the LGBT Resource Center will host a community
gathering and potluck.  In observation of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the
evening will begin with a few readings and a candlelight vigil to honor
trans-identified people who have experienced hate crimes.  After the vigil,
transgender students, faculty, staff, community members, allies and friends are
invited to a community potluck.  People are encouraged to bring a dish to share
and enjoy complimentary warm beverages in the inviting space of the LGBTRC.

GENDERED EXPRESSIONS: POETRY & FILM CLIPS FROM ANDREA GIBSON & KORTNEY RYAN
ZIEGLER
Tuesday, November 16th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Black Box Theatre, Iowa Memorial Union. 125 North Madison Street,  Iowa City
On Tuesday, November 16th, Andrea Gibson and Kortney Ryan Ziegler will share the
stage at Black Box Theatre with poetry and film clips that challenge the
audience to examine how gender and other aspects of identity influence the way
we move through the world and express ourselves.  Andrea Gibson is a four time
Denver Grand Slam Champion, a poet and activist whose work uses powerful
language and music to critique politics, gender norms, queer identities and
experiences, and other matters of social justice. Kortney Ryan Ziegler is an
award winning trans-identified filmmaker and scholar with research interests in
the fields of black queer theory, queer cinema, Latina/o studies and
performance. Kortney Ryan's films have screened in festivals throughout the
United States, and abroad with their most recent film, "STILL BLACK: a portrait
of black transmen" a feature-length documentary about the lives of black
transgender men. After the poetry performance and film screening, these two
artists/educators will engage in dialogue with the audience around issues of
gender, emotions, and intersectional forms of oppression. This event is free and
open to the public.

WORKSHOP BY S. BEAR BERGMAN
A Re-Introduction to the Only-Mostly-Dead Art of Chivalry (Now! With 200% More
Feminism!)
Wednesday, November 17th,  3:30 p.m.  - 5 p.m.
Room A, Iowa City Public Library, 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City
S. Bear Bergman will present a workshop (free and open to the public) at the
Iowa City Public Library during the afternoon of November 17th. Everyone's heard
the stories: men who get kneed in the balls for holding open a door, youngsters
who sprawl on bus seats while elders stand, the myth of the
handkerchief-carrying gentleman, and all the rest. What, exactly, do girls,
women, people, want in the world of chivalry? How can a modern gentleperson be
courteous without being sexist or a suckup? And while we're at it - who goes
through the door first, again? Talk a little about the principles, and then
learn a lot about the mechanics of walking in public, and a whole lot more.

LECTURE BY S. BEAR BERGMAN
How Our Expanding Understanding Of Gender Is Destabilizing Sexual Orientation
Wednesday, November 17th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Shambaugh Auditorium,  University Main Library, 125 West Washington Street,  
Iowa City
S. Bear Bergman will give a lecture on the evening of November 17th. This
lecture - which has been presented at dozens of colleges and universities - is a
guided tour through the (short) history of the concept of "sexual orientation"
and exposes many of its shortcomings. Though sensitive to the labels people have
become attached to, Bear makes clear how much our current concept of sexual
orientation relied on the gender binary, and then delves in to discussing how to
express sexuality without it. A Question/Answer session will follow Bear's
lecture. This event is free and open to the public.


RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Second Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Iowa City, room 202, 28
South Linn St., IC   LGBT film fest  The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
will present a series of narrative and documentary movies focusing on lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. All are welcome to attend the screenings
and participate in informal discussions after the films on the second Sunday of
each month at 2 PM, beginning September 12.  The selections will share with the
audience some of the traumas and successes experienced by the LGBT community
throughout history, as well as center around LGBT love stories and the universal
search for meaningful relationships. For more information, contact Elsie Gauley
Vega at 319-337-4487 or ejgvega@....

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They are a group for anyone who is interested in
learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social outreach, do
art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool people in a
really cool environment.  For more information contact:
Amy.Louis@...>, or people can look us up on Facebook at the
following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738&ref=ts

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

ACE A GO GO  7 til 8:00 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social dances on Our
fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel  Free will donations to our non-profit ACE, are
always welcome. cash, checks, or Here's our Cause Page: http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362  Fun, relaxed, casual,
playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social dance PRACTICE for Str8
Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a group, or with a friend.
You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like to learn a NEW dance?
Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE style?
Come on!
Mark McCusker  (319) 853-8223

Third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8 p.m.,  UNITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD MEETING
at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general public. For
more info, call Renee 319-415-1511.

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Young Adults Social Group meets every Wednesday
from 7 to 9pm in the QCAD community room at 1608 2nd Avenue, Rock Island.  Call
309-786-2580 or 309-269-9037 for information.  QCAD also sponsors a  three-times
weekly drop-in night for teens ages 13 through 19.  Call 309-269-9037 for more
information.  May also check the website at www.qcad-outforgood.org.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Last Thursday of the month, 9:00 p.m. IC Drag Kings and Jacks at Studio 13  (13
S. Linn Street) We've got a special night for you! Come see a ton of new
talent... our JACKS! The show starts EARLY at 9pm, so all you fans under 21
(meaning 19 & 20) can come for a jam packed hour of show! Plus, a SECOND, even
BIGGER show at 10:30!!!
FEATURING: Franky D. Lover and Hugh Jindapants.  SPECIAL GUESTS: Dena Cass and
Alicia Markstone.  JACKS: Al Ryder, J.T. Amore, Clint Taurus, Jacques Straap,
Jayden St. James, Tucker Wang, Ryder Johnson...n, Christo Furr, Justin Hurr,
Aidan Cider, Dixon Cider, Justin Cider and Ben Eaton.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their list serve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa and http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Committee 2011
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
www.queerconnections.org

Dear Community,

After a disappointing election in Iowa, there is good news on the horizon!  We
are close to repealing DADT (don't ask, don't tell) the military's official
policy which allows them to discharge good servicemen and women for being lgbt. 
But it will be a close vote!  Please honor our vets by taking some action to
protect everyone from discrimination.  Call or e-mail your senators to ensure
that DADT legislation doesn't get ignored or sidestepped again.  And Happy Trans
Week at the University of Iowa!  They have put together an amazing array of
events.

REPEAL DON'T ASK DON'T TELL!
We have a short window before the current Congress adjourns and a new group of
anti-equality lawmakers takes office next year. We need the Senate to act on
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" before they leave. This is our last, best hope to repeal
this discriminatory law this year. And it's not going to be easy. We've worked
for years to get to this moment. Send your message now!
Senator Reid needs to bring the National Defense Authorization Act up for a vote
before Thanksgiving. Sen. Carl Levin, Chair of the Armed Services Committee
needs to make sure that DADT repeal is not stripped out. Senator Reid and
Senator Levin need to know that there are the 60 votes needed to overcome a
threatened filibuster by Sen. John McCain and procedural moves by the GOP.
STEP 1:  Please call these key Senators NOW and remind them that a large
majority of Americans want repeal and they want it now. The numbers for each
office are below.
Scott Brown (R-MA) - 202-224-4543      George Voinovich (R-OH) - 202-224-3353
Kit Bond (R-MO) - 202-224-5721            Joe Manchin (D-WV) - 202-224-3121*
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) - 202-224-6665  Mark Kirk (R-IL) - 202-224-3121*
Susan Collins (R-ME) - 202-224-2523     Olympia Snowe (R-ME) - 202-224-5344
Mark Pryor (D-AR) - 202-224-2353         Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) - 202-224-4843
Richard Lugar (R-IN) - 202-224-4814      Judd Gregg (R-NH) - 202-224-3324

CAAP BENEFIT
Friday, Nov. 11th  Doors open at 5:00 p.m., cake walk at 7:00
Kings and Queens Lounge
304 W. 4th St., Waterloo
$5.00 cover

LESBIAN STAND UP COMEDIAN; MARGARET SMITH
November 12th and 13th
Penguin's Comedy Club, 208 2nd Ave. SE Cedar Rapids
$14 cover
Stand Up Comedian, Actor, Writer and Producer, Margaret Smith does it all! A 
Six-time Emmy Award winner, Margaret recently left her gig as a writer and
producer for the Ellen Degeneres Show to work on her own projects. She is
currently in negotiations on a pilot she has developed. She also recently
published her first book. A hilarious yet poignant, partial memoir about
becoming a single mother. It's titled, "What Was I Thinking".  Additionally, she
has won the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comedian. She starred
in her own special for Comedy Central and has produced and  starred in her own
independent projects. Her incredibly funny CD, titled "As It Should Be" has a
liner note on the cover from Jay Leno. Jay writes, ", "The best
comedians are the ones that write and perform their own material and Margaret
Smith is at the top of that list",

CAAP BENEFIT
Saturday, Nov. 12
Five Sullivan Brother's Convention Center
205 W. 4th St., Waterloo, IA
Rooms available at the Ramada Inn connected to the Convention Center.
$15 per person.  Doors open at 6:00, show starts at 6:45.
CAAP is the Community AIDS Assistance Program.
caap1 @yahoo.com


Saturday, November 13th
Five Sullivan Brother's Convention Center
205 W. 4th St., Waterloo

Doors open at 6 pm
Show starts at 6:45 pm
$15 per person
$25 /reserved table for 8

Auction, Raffle, & Door Prizes,
Catered Appetizers & Cash Bar

After Benefit Party at
Kings & Queens Tap



Donations as well as funding requests may be mailed to
CAAP, P.O. Box 36, Waterloo, IA 50704
Facebook us at CommunityAids AssistanceProject
or email caap1@... SPIRITS: FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Sunday, November 14th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The UI Latino Native American Cultural Center, 308 Melrose Avenue,  Iowa City,
IA  52246
UI TransWeek 2010 will kick off on Sunday, November 14th with a film screening
and discussion. In Two Spirits, filmmaker Lydia Nibley explores the cultural
context behind a tragic and senseless murder. Fred Martinez was a Navajo youth
slain at the age of 16 by a man who bragged to his friends that he 'bug-smashed
a fag'. But Fred was part of an honored Diné tradition - the 'nadleeh', or
'two-spirit', who possesses a balance of masculine and feminine traits. Through
telling Fred's story, this film challenge viewers to examine the gender as a
social construction that varies across different cultures. This event is free
and open to the public.

COMMUNITY POTLUCK & CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Monday, November 15th, 2010  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The UI Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center, 125 Grand Avenue
Court, Iowa City
On Monday, November 15th, the LGBT Resource Center will host a community
gathering and potluck.  In observation of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the
evening will begin with a few readings and a candlelight vigil to honor
trans-identified people who have experienced hate crimes.  After the vigil,
transgender students, faculty, staff, community members, allies and friends are
invited to a community potluck.  People are encouraged to bring a dish to share
and enjoy complimentary warm beverages in the inviting space of the LGBTRC.

GENDERED EXPRESSIONS: POETRY & FILM CLIPS FROM ANDREA GIBSON & KORTNEY RYAN
ZIEGLER
Tuesday, November 16th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Black Box Theatre, Iowa Memorial Union. 125 North Madison Street,  Iowa City
On Tuesday, November 16th, Andrea Gibson and Kortney Ryan Ziegler will share the
stage at Black Box Theatre with poetry and film clips that challenge the
audience to examine how gender and other aspects of identity influence the way
we move through the world and express ourselves.  Andrea Gibson is a four time
Denver Grand Slam Champion, a poet and activist whose work uses powerful
language and music to critique politics, gender norms, queer identities and
experiences, and other matters of social justice. Kortney Ryan Ziegler is an
award winning trans-identified filmmaker and scholar with research interests in
the fields of black queer theory, queer cinema, Latina/o studies and
performance. Kortney Ryan's films have screened in festivals throughout the
United States, and abroad with their most recent film, "STILL BLACK: a portrait
of black transmen" a feature-length documentary about the lives of black
transgender men. After the poetry performance and film screening, these two
artists/educators will engage in dialogue with the audience around issues of
gender, emotions, and intersectional forms of oppression. This event is free and
open to the public.

WORKSHOP BY S. BEAR BERGMAN
A Re-Introduction to the Only-Mostly-Dead Art of Chivalry (Now! With 200% More
Feminism!)
Wednesday, November 17th,  3:30 p.m.  - 5 p.m.
Room A, Iowa City Public Library, 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City
S. Bear Bergman will present a workshop (free and open to the public) at the
Iowa City Public Library during the afternoon of November 17th. Everyone's heard
the stories: men who get kneed in the balls for holding open a door, youngsters
who sprawl on bus seats while elders stand, the myth of the
handkerchief-carrying gentleman, and all the rest. What, exactly, do girls,
women, people, want in the world of chivalry? How can a modern gentleperson be
courteous without being sexist or a suckup? And while we're at it - who goes
through the door first, again? Talk a little about the principles, and then
learn a lot about the mechanics of walking in public, and a whole lot more.

LECTURE BY S. BEAR BERGMAN
How Our Expanding Understanding Of Gender Is Destabilizing Sexual Orientation
Wednesday, November 17th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Shambaugh Auditorium,  University Main Library, 125 West Washington Street,  
Iowa City
S. Bear Bergman will give a lecture on the evening of November 17th. This
lecture - which has been presented at dozens of colleges and universities - is a
guided tour through the (short) history of the concept of "sexual orientation"
and exposes many of its shortcomings. Though sensitive to the labels people have
become attached to, Bear makes clear how much our current concept of sexual
orientation relied on the gender binary, and then delves in to discussing how to
express sexuality without it. A Question/Answer session will follow Bear's
lecture. This event is free and open to the public.

PRIDE WINETASTING FUNDRAISER
Sunday, November 21 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm
At The Iowa City Piano Lounge, 217 Iowa Avenue
Kick off the holiday season by sharing a glass of wine with the Iowa City Pride
Committee as we raise money to bring you the best Pride in 2011! Come enjoy
unlimited samples of wine, mingling with friends, listen to live music, and
munch on complimentary snacks! Just $20 a head! If you're the lucky bidder in
our silent auction, you could waltz out of there with a Phantom, a sweet
Italian, a Kung Fu Girl, or a Cupcake on your arm! (All wines, of course.)
Browse the gift baskets to see which one inspires you.  Can't wait to see you
there! Tell all your friends!

Q-MUNITY THANKSGIVING
Sunday, Nov. 28th 4pm
At the UI LGBT Resource Center (125 Grand Ave. Ct)
A few years ago we decided to start making Thanksgiving dinner for everybody who
couldn't/ or didn't go home for the holidays.
This year we continue the tradition. Momentum & GLBTAU will provide the turkey,
ham, potatoes, and green bean casserole.
We are asking that everyone who can please bring a side dish to share.
Cody J. Shafer | Momentum Peer Coordinator
Johnson County Public Health
Iowa City, Iowa
cshafer@...
319-688-5890

RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Second Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Iowa City, room 202, 28
South Linn St., IC   LGBT film fest  The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
will present a series of narrative and documentary movies focusing on lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. All are welcome to attend the screenings
and participate in informal discussions after the films on the second Sunday of
each month at 2 PM, beginning September 12.  The selections will share with the
audience some of the traumas and successes experienced by the LGBT community
throughout history, as well as center around LGBT love stories and the universal
search for meaningful relationships. For more information, contact Elsie Gauley
Vega at 319-337-4487 or ejgvega@....

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They are a group for anyone who is interested in
learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social outreach, do
art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool people in a
really cool environment.  For more information contact:
Amy.Louis@...>, or people can look us up on Facebook at the
following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738&ref=ts

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

ACE A GO GO  7 til 8:00 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social dances on Our
fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel  Free will donations to our non-profit ACE, are
always welcome. cash, checks, or Here's our Cause Page: http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362  Fun, relaxed, casual,
playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social dance PRACTICE for Str8
Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a group, or with a friend.
You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like to learn a NEW dance?
Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE style?
Come on!
Mark McCusker  (319) 853-8223

Third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8 p.m.,  UNITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD MEETING
at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general public. For
more info, call Renee 319-415-1511.

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Young Adults Social Group meets every Wednesday
from 7 to 9pm in the QCAD community room at 1608 2nd Avenue, Rock Island.  Call
309-786-2580 or 309-269-9037 for information.  QCAD also sponsors a  three-times
weekly drop-in night for teens ages 13 through 19.  Call 309-269-9037 for more
information.  May also check the website at www.qcad-outforgood.org.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Last Thursday of the month, 9:00 p.m. IC Drag Kings and Jacks at Studio 13  (13
S. Linn Street) We've got a special night for you! Come see a ton of new
talent... our JACKS! The show starts EARLY at 9pm, so all you fans under 21
(meaning 19 & 20) can come for a jam packed hour of show! Plus, a SECOND, even
BIGGER show at 10:30!!!
FEATURING: Franky D. Lover and Hugh Jindapants.  SPECIAL GUESTS: Dena Cass and
Alicia Markstone.  JACKS: Al Ryder, J.T. Amore, Clint Taurus, Jacques Straap,
Jayden St. James, Tucker Wang, Ryder Johnson...n, Christo Furr, Justin Hurr,
Aidan Cider, Dixon Cider, Justin Cider and Ben Eaton.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their list serve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Committee 2011
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...

Dear Community,

Winter is officially here!  Hope you keep safe and warm as you check out the end
of the semester events!  J

TWO GAY FILMS AT THE BIJOU
Wednesday, Dec. 1st 7:00 & 8:30 p.m.
Bijou Theatre, Iowa Memorial Union, U of Iowa, Iowa City
An exciting double feature to commemorate World AIDS Day.
at 7PM: BLUE (Derek Jarman, 1992, 72 min) a dazzling 35mm print of Jarman's
devastating and beautiful final film
830 PM RED RED RED(World premiere, 30 min)
Description: RED RED RED is short essay film that brings to light Iowa's
Draconian law that severely limits the civil liberties of people living with
HIV. The film also considers broader questions like the contemporary state of
queer politics, the present dimensions of an identity for HIV-positive persons
and how it is that a local convenience store chain came to be called Kum 'N Go.
Written, Directed and Edited by David Oscar Harveym Produced and Edited by Ryan
Watson
Followed by a Q&A with David Oscar Harvey (Red ribbons will be distributed to
attendees)
Co-sponsored by Bijou Theatre  Uiowa LBGT Resource Center

RAINBOW READING GROUP:  Gay American Autobiography: Henry David Thoreau
Wednesday, Dec. 1st   7 – 8:30 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St
Explore a corner of American literary history with "Gay American Autobiography".
This work features writings by authors as diverse as Walt Whitman, Henry James,
and David Sedaris. Since the book is lengthy, readers will only cover the first
half - Henry David Thoreau to Minette - for December.

CR PRIDE FLOAT IN THE CEDAR RAPIDS FIRE & ICE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Saturday, Dec. 4th, 6:00 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Unity Pride Fest Team is entering a float in the Fire & Ice X-mas
Parade Sat Dec 4th.
Come join the fun & signup to walk, skip, & twirl the generously shared IC Pride
Rainbow Flags! There are approximately 40 flags, it would be incredibly awesome
to have all of them walking along with the float!!!!  Help us show CR just how
strong of an LGBT presence there is in the community! It was incredibly awe
inspiring & heartwarming to be a part of the recent Candlelight Vigil ALL the
way along 1st Ave from Basix to Hamburger Mary's. I know there is community
support out there, so sign up now & show your Pride in all seasons! = )
To sign up contact Renee at (319) 415-1511
The Cedar Rapids Downtown District and Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival are pleased
to announce the full schedule of events for Fire & Ice 2010, presented by
Verizon Wireless with Silver Bells Sponsor Erbs Technology Solutions (on behalf
of IBM) and United Fire.

HOLIDAY QUIRE CONCERT
Saturday, December 4th  7:00 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N Johnson St., Iowa City

OWLS POTLUCK
Owls December potluck will be Saturday, December 11, 6 PM. Email for directions.
Also, there will be a game night Friday, Dec 17 at 7:00 - but only if there's
enough interest. So let me know if you'd want to come.
Katharine  319-331-3874  katharn@...


RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Second Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Iowa City, room 202, 28
South Linn St., IC   LGBT film fest  The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
will present a series of narrative and documentary movies focusing on lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. All are welcome to attend the screenings
and participate in informal discussions after the films on the second Sunday of
each month at 2 PM, beginning September 12.  The selections will share with the
audience some of the traumas and successes experienced by the LGBT community
throughout history, as well as center around LGBT love stories and the universal
search for meaningful relationships. For more information, contact Elsie Gauley
Vega at 319-337-4487 or ejgvega@....

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They are a group for anyone who is interested in
learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social outreach, do
art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool people in a
really cool environment.  For more information contact:
Amy.Louis@...>, or people can look us up on Facebook at the
following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738&ref=ts

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

ACE A GO GO  7 til 8:00 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social dances on Our
fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel  Free will donations to our non-profit ACE, are
always welcome. cash, checks, or Here's our Cause Page: http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362  Fun, relaxed, casual,
playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social dance PRACTICE for Str8
Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a group, or with a friend.
You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like to learn a NEW dance?
Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE style?
Come on!
Mark McCusker  (319) 853-8223

Third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8 p.m.,  UNITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD MEETING
at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general public. For
more info, call Renee 319-415-1511.

Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., OPEN CIRCLE DRUMMING with Rusty Ekland, www.malikan.com,
at Ritual Café, on 13th St. between Grand & Locust, downtown Des Moines,
515-288-4872. Drumming is in the world, traditional West African style. Free.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., STONEWALL DEMOCRATS, the GLBT
Caucus of the Democratic Party, meets at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Dr. SE,
behind 2nd Wind off of 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids. For more info, contact Harvey
Ross at linnstonewall@... or call 319-389-0093.

Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Young Adults Social Group meets every Wednesday
from 7 to 9pm in the QCAD community room at 1608 2nd Avenue, Rock Island.  Call
309-786-2580 or 309-269-9037 for information.  QCAD also sponsors a  three-times
weekly drop-in night for teens ages 13 through 19.  Call 309-269-9037 for more
information.  May also check the website at www.qcad-outforgood.org.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 at Hamburger Mary's, 222 Glenbrook Drive SE Cedar
Rapids, EUCHRE AND GAME NIGHT! You all liked it so much that we are going to do
it EVERY Wednesday night at Mary's. It's the Mary's Euchre Tournament - $5 per
person entry to play. Prizes for 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place. If you are
not a Euchre person - come out and play some of the many games Mary's has for
Game night
(319) 378-4627 hamburgermaryscr@...

First, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., EVENINGS FOR
SPIRIT at SpiritHill Retreat, 604 Cedar Valley Road, West Branch. Women gather
at SpiritHill to share our spiritual experiences, visions and longings. The
evenings include time for sharing and time for silence. Laughter, tears and
singing are often shared as well. No specific spiritual practice is followed.
This event is always open to newcomers. For more info, call 319-643-2613, or
e-mail spirit-hill@....

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Last Thursday of the month, 9:00 p.m. IC Drag Kings and Jacks at Studio 13  (13
S. Linn Street) We've got a special night for you! Come see a ton of new
talent... our JACKS! The show starts EARLY at 9pm, so all you fans under 21
(meaning 19 & 20) can come for a jam packed hour of show! Plus, a SECOND, even
BIGGER show at 10:30!!!
FEATURING: Franky D. Lover and Hugh Jindapants.  SPECIAL GUESTS: Dena Cass and
Alicia Markstone.  JACKS: Al Ryder, J.T. Amore, Clint Taurus, Jacques Straap,
Jayden St. James, Tucker Wang, Ryder Johnson...n, Christo Furr, Justin Hurr,
Aidan Cider, Dixon Cider, Justin Cider and Ben Eaton.

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the each month at 7 p.m., a DRUMMING CIRCLE meets at
the Unity Center of Cedar Rapids, 3791 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. For
more info, call 319-431-7550.

Every Saturday, noon to 1 p.m., WOMEN FOR PEACE IOWA host Weekly Street Corner
Vigils for peace, rain or shine. Meet at the corner of 1st Ave. and Collins Rd.
SE (in front of Granite City Brewery), Cedar Rapids. Show your support for our
troops by calling for their return from Iraq. For more info, e-mail
khall479@....

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically for food and fellowship. For more information or to be added
to their list serve, contact Katharine at katharn@... 319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

IOWA WOMEN'S MUSIC LISTSERVE
If you are interested in women's music/cultural events state-wide, subscribe to
Lisa's amazing list serve. This is a list of Iowa's live music, arts, social
events and culture for, by, featuring, and of interest to women and friends. To
submit events or to sign up a friend to receive this list by e-mail, e-mail
iowalisa@...<mailto:iowalisa@...>. This list will be posted on-line
soon at www.myspace.com/iowalisa<http://www.myspace.com/iowalisa> and
http://iowalisa.blogster.com.

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Committee 2011
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...

Dear Community,

January has two musical fundraisers for some good local LGBT causes.  Hope you
can get out and enjoy them.  The Iowa City Pride Committee is gearing up for
June 18th and we need your help!  They need planners, parade float ideas and
volunteers.  Meetings are third Sundays at 3:00 at the IC Public Library.  Get
OUT and get involved!

Wishing you all the best in 2011!

ACCESSLINE
Is OUT for January!  Arthur is looking for some help with distribution in the
Iowa City area.  If you have some extra time, contact him at:(318) 767-7823. 
Thanks!

CONNECTIONS JANUARY MEMBERSHIP FORUM HAS MOVED TO FEBRUARY!
Normally the Connections Forum is the first Tuesday of each month, but we have
decided to move our general membership meeting and elections to Feb. 1st to
ensure that the most number of members can be there as possible.  So we will see
you Tuesday, Feb. 1st at 7:00 at the HotelVetro!
www.queerconnections.org

OWLS GAME NIGHT
Friday, Jan. 7th, 7:00 p.m.
Older Wiser Lesbians (older being a relative term!)
RSVP to Katherine at katharn@...

LGBT MOVIE MATINEE
January 9th, 2:00 p.m.
The Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St.  Iowa City
we show "A Single Man", set in L.A., showing how a professor deals with the loss
of his partner.

LGBT MOVIE MATINEE
January 10th, 2:00 p.m.
The Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St.  Iowa City
we show "A Single Man", set in L.A., showing how a professor deals with the loss
of his partner.

So we have added a repeat showing on the Monday evening at 7:00 pm following the
Second Sunday of the Month at 2:00 pm showing.

LOBBY WITH ONE IOWA!
Tuesday, January 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Des Moines
If you're like me, you're frustrated at the turn we've taken on equality for
LGBT couples in Iowa, and you're wondering what you can do about it.
JOIN ME: Sign up for One Iowa's Lobby Day!  The most important thing we can do
right now is tell our stories, and at One Iowa's Lobby Day, you can take your
story to the source: our legislators. I love opportunities like this because I
know One Iowa has the power to unite our voices and really make us heard.
Our senators and representatives need to know we are serious about supporting
the freedom to marry for all Iowa citizens, and we aren't afraid to speak up. 
WE NEED YOU ON JAN. 11!
https://equalityfederation.salsalabs.com/o/35009/p/salsa/event/common/public/?ev\
ent_KEY=450
The One Iowa field team told me this morning they are almost half way to their
goal of 500 people signed up to attend Lobby Day -- 200 people are already on
board! -- so please sign up today. As a Midwesterner, I know it's sometimes
difficult to speak out, but our numbers mean strength and support for all
volunteers who make this courageous step.  We simply cannot let our elected
officials think Iowans want a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.
Iowans stand, and always have, for equality.  STAND FOR EQUALITY ON LOBBY DAY!
See you in two weeks!
Heidi Cullinan
Ames, IA

RALLY FOR THE COURTS
State Capitol, Des Moines
On Wednesday, January 12th 8:30 a.m., Iowa Supreme Court Justice Mark Cady will
deliver the annual State of Judiciary speech at the Iowa State Capitol. We
expect supporters of ousting the Justices to be at the Capitol in full force. We
need your help to protect Iowa's courts. Please join Justice Not Politics for
the State of Judiciary speech on Wednesday, January 12th at 8AM to show your
support for fair courts and tell Vander Plaats and his supporters enough of the
outrageous rhetoric and distractions.  Please arrive at the Capitol cafeteria no
later than 8:30AM. The first supporters to arrive will fill in the gallery
seats. The remaining supporters show their support Iowa's courts in the Capitol
rotunda.

ACCESSLINE TURNS 25
Wednesday, January 12th, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
1408 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
ACCESSline will be celebrating its 25th year of publication at the Des Moines
Social Club on January 12, 2011 during the Out Networking event that evening.
Please join us. Contact Anthony Marinaro at outnetia@... for sponsorship
opportunities and to RSVP. (Facebook RSVPs are appreciated, but will not be
considered "official" RSVPs!)

OWLS POTLUCK
January 15th, 6:00 p.m.
For directions or to be added to the OWLS list serve, contact Katherine at
katharn@....

IOWA CITY PRIDE MEETING
Sunday, January 16th 3 - 4 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library
Get involved planning IC Pride 2011!  We are raising funds for an amazing
weekend in June
For more information, contact Kirsten at: (319) 331-6994

THE LESBIAN READING GROUP
Sundays at 5:00 starting on January 23rd
This group is designed to offer lesbians a safe, comfortable environment to have
interesting discussions about good books.  The goals of the group are to empower
lesbian women to learn from each other, and to provide a sense of community
among the participants. This is a safe place for lesbians to meet on a regular
basis, relax, have coffee and engage in thought-provoking conversation.  Space
is limited and you must pre-register.  To sign up for the group, call WRAC at
(319) 335-1486. Or register online at: http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/read.shtml

STATEWIDE IOWA GSA DAY
Wednesday, January 26 * 12:00am - 11:30pm
Ryan Roemerman of Iowa Pride Network invites all school organizations to
celebrate Iowa GSA Day! Now in its fifth year, the goals of Iowa GSA Day are to:
* Honor GSAs around that state that work to end violence, homophobia and
transphobia in Iowa schools and colleges.
* Honor students, teachers and community members that have shown dedication for
keeping all students safe, and insuring a quality education for all, regardless
of sexual orientation or gender identity.
* Raise awareness of the need for GSAs in schools and colleges and how they are
a proven, effective tool in combating hostile and unsafe learning environments
for all students.
* Increase the visibility of the important bond between LGBT people and their
straight friends and family.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit Iowa Pride Network's website
at: http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/
http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/gsaday.html
To participate, register your GSA, or yourself with Iowa Pride Network at
http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/ Simply click the "Iowa GSA Day" logo and fill
out the form and describe what you or your GSA is planning to do and why your
GSA and/or this day is important to you. Each GSA across the state can design
activities to fit their school or college based on our three main areas of
focus:

ALLIED BANDS FOR PRIDE FUNDRAISER
Friday, January 28th, 8:00 p.m. - ?
The Mill Restaurant, 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City

FEMINISTS IN THE DARK
Every other Monday evening starting Feb. 7th, 2011
Women's Resource and Action Center, 130 N. Madison Street
This is a group for women who love watching movies and sharing lively,
insightful discussions. Participants will choose the movies and discussion
topics.
You must register through the WRAC at http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/
Meeting Dates: February 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 4, 18

THE QUIRE CALL FOR SINGERS
It's time for The Quire to start singing again! The Quire begins rehearsals on
Sunday, January 9 at Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St., Iowa City in
preparation for a spring concert to be held on May 14. Rehearsals take place
each Sunday from 6:00-8:30pm. To join the choir, attend rehearsal beginning
January 9 or 16.

Membership is open to all GLBT persons and allies who support our community.
There are no auditions; you need only be willing to attend rehearsals regularly
and learn your music. Yearly dues are $80 per singer, with scholarships
available as needed. For more information, please contact Director Marlys Boote
at 319-337-6203 or Board Chair John Crosheck at 319-321-3249.

If you are not able to sing in The Quire but wish to financially support the
organization, send your tax-deductible contribution to The Quire, P.O. Box 1101,
Iowa City, IA 52244. Thank you for helping to promote the visibility of our
community through The Quire.

Sincerely submitted,

Aunt B
aka
Bridget Malone
Conections
IC Pride
Malone.bridget@...
(319) 338-0512
[with some slight updates by Doug for the Connections mailing list]

Dear Community,

Stave off the cold with some activism and solidarity building this new year! 
Lots of groups are getting back in gear and are looking for new members.  Get
OUT and make some new friends!

CONNECTIONS MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, Feb. 1st 7:00 p.m.
Hotel Vetro, 2nd floor Plaza Room
Whether you've been connected for awhile, need to re-connect, or are new to
Connections, please join us for our Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, February
1st at 7:00 p.m. at the Hotel Vetro.  Meet new folks, vote for the Connection
Board representatives, and share your ideas and feedback about the group.  Learn
what is coming up this season and how you can get more involved.  Light snacks
provided.  This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.  Please join
us!  www.queerconnections.org

A message from One Iowa
Today the Iowa House introduced a bill threatening the freedom to marry for gay
and lesbian couples in Iowa. House Joint Resolution 6 has been filed and will
soon be making its way through the legislative process. If passed through the
legislature in two consecutive General Assemblies, we could see our basic
freedoms on the ballot as soon as 2013. Take immediate action: Tell your
representative to keep discrimination out of the Iowa Constitution!
This bill goes beyond marriage to ban both civil unions and domestic
partnerships - ensuring that under no circumstances would gay couples be
afforded basic protections. This is the first attempt to undermine the freedom
to marry during this legislative session. We need your continued support to
ensure that loving committed couples and their families are protected. Iowa is a
better place because everyone is able to enjoy the freedom to marry. Take action
now to protect the freedom to marry!
Your message to the judiciary committee will remind our legislators that
fair-minded Iowans won't let petty politics divide our state. We need to focus
on issues that matter to the great majority of Iowans, like creating jobs,
providing educational opportunities, and improving healthcare. It's time to move
on. Let's not go backward on equal rights: Send your message now!
Sincerely,
Troy Price,
Political Director One Iowa
troy@...

OUTLAWS
Friday, Jan. 21st, 12:45 p.m.
The U of I LGBT Resource Center, 125 Grand Ave. Ct.
The University of Iowa Outlaws (for law students) first general meeting for the
spring semester will be on Friday, January 21, 12:45pm at the UI LGBT Resource
Center. Come hear about this semester's events and volunteer opportunities,
including Trivia Night and the Judicial Retention Panel Event. We are also
looking for input on what to do for a post-'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' event. Food
(including vegan/vegetarian options) will be provided.

LESBIAN READING GROUP
Sunday, January 23rd 5:00 p.m.
WRAC, 130 N. Madison Street.
The Lesbian Reading Group will be starting our Spring group on Sundays.  The
group is designed to offer lesbians a safe, comfortable environment to have
interesting discussions about good books. Space is limited and you must
pre-register. To sign up for the group, call WRAC at (319) 335-1486 or register
online at: http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/read.shtml

GSA MEETING
Monday, Jan. 24th, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
U of I LGBT Resource Center
125 Grand Ave. Court
Eastern Iowa Gay Straight Alliance Coalition monthly meeting at the University
of Iowa LGBT Resource Center.  Meetings for the spring 2011 will take place from
5-6:30pm on the following Mondays: 1/24/2011, 2/14/2011, 3/21/2011, 4/11/2011,
and 5/2/2011.  For more information about this organization, visit:
http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/

STATEWIDE IOWA GSA DAY
Wednesday, January 26 * 12:00am - 11:30pm
Ryan Roemerman of Iowa Pride Network invites all school organizations to
celebrate Iowa GSA Day! Now in its fifth year, the goals of Iowa GSA Day are to:
* Honor GSAs around that state that work to end violence, homophobia and
transphobia in Iowa schools and colleges.
* Honor students, teachers and community members that have shown dedication for
keeping all students safe, and insuring a quality education for all, regardless
of sexual orientation or gender identity.
* Raise awareness of the need for GSAs in schools and colleges and how they are
a proven, effective tool in combating hostile and unsafe learning environments
for all students.
* Increase the visibility of the important bond between LGBT people and their
straight friends and family.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit Iowa Pride Network's website
at: http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/
http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/gsaday.html
To participate, register your GSA, or yourself with Iowa Pride Network at
http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/ Simply click the "Iowa GSA Day" logo and fill
out the form and describe what you or your GSA is planning to do and why your
GSA and/or this day is important to you. Each GSA across the state can design
activities to fit their school or college based on our three main areas of
focus:

IC KINGS ANNIVEFSARY SHOW
Thursday, Jan. 27th 9:00 p.m.
Studio 13, 13 Iowa Ave.
The I.C. Kings celebrate their one year anniversary of doing drag shows at
Studio 13 in Iowa City. First show is 9pm; second show is 10:30pm. Source:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177153568991518

IC PRIDE MUSICAL SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER
Friday, January 28th, 8:00 p.m. until the cows go home!
The Mill Restaurant, 120 E Burlington St, Iowa City
Help raise funds for the June Iowa City Pride Festival and Parade and enjoy some
great music by attending the fundraiser at The Mill restaurant in downtown Iowa
City. Golden Veins, Alexis Stevens &
Paul Dano Realization.  Cost is $7 - $20 (pay what you can). Details:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189651924379534

CEDAR RAPIDS MEN'S GROUP STARTING
I would like to start a new social group for gay and bi-sexual men based in
Cedar Rapids. If you are interested in making new friends and enjoying social
activities in the community, please contact me at; crmensgroup1@...
I will place you on an e-mail list and once there is a group interested, I will
send out a notice of the time and place.  I hope to see you soon!

FEMINISTS IN THE DARK
Every other Monday evening starting Feb. 7th, 2011
Women's Resource and Action Center, 130 N. Madison Street
This is a group for women who love watching movies and sharing lively,
insightful discussions. Participants will choose the movies and discussion
topics.
You must register through the WRAC at http://www.uiowa.edu/~wrac/
Meeting Dates: February 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 4, 18

LGBT WORK GROUP ON THE NEEDS OF OLDER LGBT POPULATION
Friday, Feb. 18th 9:00 a.m.
Senior Center, 28 S. Linn St.
Iowa City has received national recognition by the AARP as an example of a
'livable community'. ( www.livablecommunity.org) A Livable Community has
affordable and appropriate housing, supportive community features, and mobility
options. Together, these features facilitate personal independence and the
engagement of residents in civic and social life where everyone can grow up and
grow old with maximum independence, safety and well-being. The Johnson County
Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board recently responded to a
request for an LGBT work group to assess and respond to the needs of the older
LGBT population. The group has met once and is currently inviting any interested
LGBT community members to join this group.
The next meeting will take place on Friday, February 18th at 9:00 am in the
Senior Center, 28 South Linn St. Some possible initiatives being discussed are
providing 'Safe Zone' training for service providers, publishing a list of
resources for LGBT seniors, bringing the movie and cast of  Gen Silent (
http://stumaddux.com/GEN_SILENT.html) to Iowa City, and conducting a needs
assessment of the older LGBT community. If you care about these issues and would
like to be involved or informed of our activities, please attend the meeting or
email your interest to Jefri-palermo@...

BUILDING A HEALTHY IOWA
6th Annual Iowa Governors Conference on LGBTQ Youth
February 24th,  Conference 9:00AM-4:00PM
Drake University Olmsted Center
Keynote by: Dr. Sarah Schulman
Dr. Schulman is an award winning playwright and novelist.  Her published works
include The Mere Future, Ties that Bind: Familial Homophobia and Its
Consequences, Enemies: A Love Story, Manic Flight Reaction, People in Trouble,
Rat Bohemia, and Stagestruck: Theater, AIDS, and the Marketing of Gay America.
To register go to: http://iowasafeschools.org/content/view/6/81/

RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Second Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Iowa City, room 202, 28
South Linn St., IC   LGBT film fest  The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
will present a series of narrative and documentary movies focusing on lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. All are welcome to attend the screenings
and participate in informal discussions after the films on the second Sunday of
each month at 2 PM, beginning September 12.  The selections will share with the
audience some of the traumas and successes experienced by the LGBT community
throughout history, as well as center around LGBT love stories and the universal
search for meaningful relationships. For more information, contact Elsie Gauley
Vega at 319-337-4487 or ejgvega@....

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They are a group for anyone who is interested in
learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social outreach, do
art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool people in a
really cool environment.  For more information contact:
Amy.Louis@...>, or people can look us up on Facebook at the
following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738&ref=ts

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter Meeting, at
Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more info, call
563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Second Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at Trinity
Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a group for
people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper connections
between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their lives.
Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of our
faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation. (On the 4th Tuesday of
each month, the group gathers at a local restaurant for food and fellowship.)
For more info, contact.

ACE A GO GO  7 til 8:00 pm Tuesdays at Old Brick practice social dances on Our
fan page ACE: http://is.gd/3iUel  Free will donations to our non-profit ACE, are
always welcome. cash, checks, or Here's our Cause Page: http://is.gd/2szPX
Who can bring music or a dance? And, can ya Fan/Like Old Brick?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Brick/106389416076362  Fun, relaxed, casual,
playful, inclusive, imaginative, & innovative - social dance PRACTICE for Str8
Allies, LGBTIs, Q&Qs, I, +, et al. Come alone, in a group, or with a friend.
You'll enjoy yourself and learn a lot. Would you like to learn a NEW dance?
Teach one? Rehearse those YOU know? Do you prefer FREE style?
Come on!
Mark McCusker  (319) 853-8223

Third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8 p.m.,  UNITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD MEETING
at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general public. For
more info, call Renee 319-415-1511.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Young Adults Social Group meets every Wednesday
from 7 to 9pm in the QCAD community room at 1608 2nd Avenue, Rock Island.  Call
309-786-2580 or 309-269-9037 for information.  QCAD also sponsors a  three-times
weekly drop-in night for teens ages 13 through 19.  Call 309-269-9037 for more
information.  May also check the website at www.qcad-outforgood.org.

Third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Dubuque/Tri-State Chapter
Meeting, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque. For more info,
call 563-582-9388.

Last Thursday of the month, 9:00 p.m. IC Drag Kings and Jacks at Studio 13  (13
S. Linn Street) We've got a special night for you! Come see a ton of new
talent... our JACKS! The show starts EARLY at 9pm, so all you fans under 21
(meaning 19 & 20) can come for a jam packed hour of show! Plus, a SECOND, even
BIGGER show at 10:30!!!
FEATURING: Franky D. Lover and Hugh Jindapants.  SPECIAL GUESTS: Dena Cass and
Alicia Markstone.  JACKS: Al Ryder, J.T. Amore, Clint Taurus, Jacques Straap,
Jayden St. James, Tucker Wang, Ryder Johnson...n, Christo Furr, Justin Hurr,
Aidan Cider, Dixon Cider, Justin Cider and Ben Eaton.

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically in Iowa City for food and fellowship. For more information or
to be added to their list serve, contact Katharine at katharn@...
319/339-4604

QUAD CITIES LESBIAN BOOK CLUB
lesbian book club in the Quad Cities for over a year.  I put up a Facebook page
for the book club.  Here is the link if you are interested:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lesbian-Book-Club-Quad-Cities/11010905\
2361958?v=wall&ref=sgm
Thanks,
Bea Ruebbelke

FAIRFIELD AREA LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL WOMEN'S GROUP
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Pride Group of all ages that gathers in person in
Fairfield, Iowa at least once a month during the fall, winter and spring to
provide community, have fun and create support.
The website is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lbp_fairfield/

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Committee 2011
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...
[with some minor editing by Doug]

Due to poor weather conditions in the Iowa City area, the February Connections
Forum is being postponed. Please join us next month for our yearly membership
meeting:

Tuesday, March 1 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
hotelVetro Conference Center (2nd floor)
201 S Linn St
Iowa City, IA

Whether you've been connected for awhile, need to re-connect, or are new to
Connections, please join us for our Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, February
1st at 7:00 p.m. at the hotelVetro in downtown Iowa City. Meet new folks, vote
for the Connection Board representatives, and share your ideas and feedback
about the group. Learn what is coming up this season and how to get more
involved. Light snacks provided. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please join us.

Dear Community,

Just a heads up that this listserve will be moving to the Connections Yahoo
Group.  It is supposedly easier to manage.  So please be patient as we
transition to the new format.  It will still be anonymous and come out twice per
month.  If you want to hop off the list, this would be a good time!  Just shoot
me an e-mail.

Aunt B

CONNECTIONS MEMBERSHIP FORUM & ELECTIONS
Tuesday, March 1st 7 – 9 p.m.
2nd floor Plaza Room of the lovely hotelVetro, Downtown Iowa City
Please join Connections members in the choosing of our next year's board of
directors and mapping our course for 2011 – 2012.   Snacks will be provided. 
Members and non-members are welcome!
Connections is an Iowa City-based organization that creates social, political,
and educational opportunities for the lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgendered
(LBGT) community through forums, small groups, and community involvement. Some
have described Connections as a virtual resource center for the region.
See the Connections Calendar for local LGBT events and activities or join our
Yahoo mailing list to receive periodic updates via email. 
www.queerconnections.org
Connections:  Proud - Inclusive - Connected

IOWA PRIDE NETWORK: LGBTA STUDENT DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Wednesday, Feb. 2nd, 9 - 4
The LGBT & Allied Student Day at the Capitol is a day event which is meant
provide students with knowledge of the democratic process and how they may
actively engage with their legislators to help or support causes or they believe
in. For more information and registration, visit:
http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/

UIHC GLBT & ALLIES AFTERNOON SOCIAL
Wed, March 2, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
GME Conference Room, Suite C-125 GH, UIHC, Iowa City, IA (map)
All University of Iowa Health Care faculty, staff and students are invited to an
afternoon of conversation on Wednesday, March 2, 4-5:30pm in the GME Conference
Room, Suite C-125 GH (Elevator B, 1st floor west at the compass). Co-sponsored
by MEDIQS (Med Iowa's Queer Students) and the Office of Cultural Affairs and
Diversity Initiatives.

2ND ANNUAL SWEET EQUALITY
Friday, March 4th 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
hotelVetro,
Want to know who has the best desserts in town and do your part to protect
Iowa's freedom to marry? Come to the second annual Iowa City Sweet Equality on
March 4, 2011, at the hotelVetro Conference Center from 5:30-8:00 pm. Awards
will be given for Best Presentation and Sweetest Thing. Proceeds benefit the One
Iowa Education Fund. For more information or to enter, contact Chad at
chad@... or 515.288.4019 ext. 214. For more information about One Iowa,
visit: http://www.oneiowa.org/

PRIDE POOL PARTY!
Sunday, March 6th, 2 – 4 p.m.
Iowa City Pride has rented the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center pool on Sunday,
March 6, from 2-4pm for a "fun-raiser". There will be door prizes for adults and
games and prizes for the kiddos. Bring your suit and towel and be ready to get
wet and take a break from the cold winter weather. Free-will donations will be
accepted to support the June 2011 Iowa City Pride Parade and Festival. For more
information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164957230219849

CONNECTIONS RAINBOW READING GROUP
Wednesday, March 9th from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Take part in a discussion of "Skin Lane", a dark, psychological thriller set in
1960's London. Please note that the group will meet on the 2ND Wednesday of next
month, March 9th.  British author Bartlett (Mr. Clive and Mr. Page) deserves to
win acclaim on this side of the Atlantic for this complex and rich journey into
the heart of a lonely man, framed as a bedtime story.
The Rainbow Reading Group meets on other first Wednesday of each month from 7:00
to 8:30 PM at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St, in downtown Iowa
City. (Please check the Library listing of meetings to determine the room.) The
group has a "no guilt" policy; that is, if you do not finish a book, still feel
free to join in the discussion! To find our next meeting date, visit the
Connections Calendar or send email to Todd A. DeGraff: faunides@...

THE QUIRE CABARET CONCERT
Saturday, March 12th 7 – 9 p.m.
The Quire Cabaret concert at Old Brick (26 E Market St, Iowa City). For more
information about this organization, visit: http://www.thequire.org/

"Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story",
Sunday, Feb 13 at 2 PM and Monday, Feb 14 at 7 PM.
Room 202 of the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 S Linn Street, Iowa
City.
The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center presents a series of narrative and
documentary movies focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues.
All are welcome to attend the screenings and participate in informal discussions
afterward on the second Sunday of each month. An encore screening and discussion
of each movie will be offered on the following evening to accommodate more
participants. The selections will share with the audience some of the traumas
and successes experienced by the LGBT community throughout history, as well as
center around gay love stories and the universal search for meaningful
relationships. For more information, or to request a favorite title, contact the
series organizer, Elsie Gauley Vega, at 319-337-4487 or jgvega@....  Or
call the Senior Center at 319-356-5220.

BITCH IN CONCERT
Thursday, March 17 at 9:00pm - March 18 at 12:00am
At The Mill,  120 E Burlington Street
St. Patty's Day with Bitch. It couldn't get any better. Bitch's musical journey
has taken her from classical-violin training in the suburbs to experimental
flicks in NYC. After leaving the outskirts of Detroit for the artier charms of
Chicago—Bitch's unconventional and outspoken approach to performance caught the
attention of a number of indie luminaries. She took fiddling lessons with Andrew
Bird, serendipitously stumbled upon future co-conspirator, Animal at acting
school, moved to New York to make their own `theater' (Bitch and Animal) and
recorded and toured with Ani DiFranco (who released Bitch and Animal's records
on Righteous Babe). This association yielded an international following,
introducing the world to Bitch's left-of-center and controversial brand of
performance. Bitch Website
tickets $8/$10 AGES: 19+

RECURRING EVENTS:
ACCESSLINE
Iowa's GLBT newspaper comes out after the first of each month. Check out their
web version at: http://accesslineiowa.com/

QUEER GUERRILLA BRUNCH
Every Sunday, location to be announced each week.
LGBTQIs & Allies gather for Sunday brunch to celebrate queer visibility &
community. Sign up for future brunches on Facebook
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/307228/41151079
Queer Guerrilla Brunch

Every Sunday, 5-6 p.m., GLBT AA, First Baptist Church at 500 N. Clinton St.,
Iowa City. For more info about Intergroup and Alcoholics Anonymous call the
24-Hour Answering Service at 319-338-9111 or visit the AA-IC website:
http://aa-ic.org/.

Every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., THE QUIRE: Eastern Iowa's GLBT Chorus Rehearsals, at
Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St, Iowa City. Membership is open to all
GLBT folks, as well as allies who support the community. There are no auditions;
you only need to be willing to attend rehearsals regularly and learn your music.
The Quire prepares two full concerts each year in the winter and spring, and
occasionally performs shorter programs at events in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids
area. The Quire is a member of Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA),
and has developed a reputation for excellence and variety in its concert
programs. For more info, visit http://www.thequire.org/.

Second Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Iowa City, room 202, 28
South Linn St., IC
LGBT film fest  The Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center will present a series
of narrative and documentary movies focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender issues. All are welcome to attend the screenings and participate in
informal discussions after the films on the second Sunday of each month at 2 PM,
beginning September 12.  The selections will share with the audience some of the
traumas and successes experienced by the LGBT community throughout history, as
well as center around LGBT love stories and the universal search for meaningful
relationships. For more information, contact Elsie Gauley Vega at 319-337-4487
or ejgvega@....

UAY GLBTQ & A
Mondays, 7:00 pm
United Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave. IC
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group
for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and
senior high aged youth.  They are a group for anyone who is interested in
learning more about the GLBTQ Community, are interested in social outreach, do
art projects, watch movies, play games or just meeting really cool people in a
really cool environment.  For more information contact:
Amy.Louis@...>, or people can look us up on Facebook at the
following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7973975738

Third Monday of every month, 6 p.m., PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays) of Cedar Rapids Metro Area, 6 p.m. (social time), 6:30 p.m.
(meeting time), in the Middle Room of Faith United Methodist Church, 1000 30th
St, NE, Cedar Rapids. Call 515-537-3126 for more details. Coffee and
refreshments will be served before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is
welcome; confidentiality is required. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being
of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends
through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an
ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal
civil rights.

First Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Quad Cities Chapter
Meeting, at Eldridge United Methodist Church, 604 S. 2nd St., Eldridge. For more
info, call 563-285-4173.

First/Second Monday (alternating) of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG North Iowa
Chapter Meeting, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Pierce St., Mason City.
For more info, call 641-583-2848.

Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Iowa PFLAG Waukon/Northeast Chapter Meeting,
at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 309 W. Main St., in the Parish Center,
Decorah. For more info, call 563-535-7680.

Fifth Monday in June, August, and November, 7-9 p.m., WOMEN'S SINGING CIRCLE:
Meet at Lori's home for a short ritual followed by singing and chanting. Lori
will supply lyrics and melodies for many circle songs and chants, but please
feel free to bring your own songs to share (preferably with printed lyrics to
pass around). However, singing is not required - you can still be involved and
contribute by simply being present in the circle. Musicians, feel free to bring
drums or other percussion instruments. To RSVP and get directions, e-mail
lori-eiserman@....

Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., SPIRITUAL SEEKERS, at
Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 E. College St, Iowa City. Spiritual Seekers is a
group for people of all faiths, or of little faith, who wish to make deeper
connections between their sexual identities and the spiritual dimension in their
lives. Meetings include discussion of specialized topics, telling of pieces of
our faith journeys, and occasional prayer and meditation.

Third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8 p.m.,  UNITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS BOARD MEETING
at 6300 Rockwell Dr, Cedar Rapids. Meetings are open to the general public. For
more info, call Renee 319-415-1511.

Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m., OUT (Our United Truth): A GLBT Support Group
meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3707 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport. For more info, call 563-359-0816.

First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., CONNECTIONS' RAINBOW READING GROUP, Iowa
City Public Library Meeting Room B, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City. For more info,
contact Todd at: faunides@...

OWLS - Older Wiser Lesbians
Meets periodically in Iowa City for food and fellowship. For more
information or to be added to their list serve, contact Katharine at
katharn@... 319/339-4604

Bridget Malone
Vice President of Connections
Iowa City Pride Committee 2011
(319) 338-0512
malone.bridget@...

The "Inside Out" workshop is a part of "Make It Better, Iowa," an evolving campaign, designed to start a chain reaction of positive social change, creating a welcoming environment for young members of the LGBT community in Iowa. This interactive workshop, presented by Working Group Theatre and UNI Forum Theatre Specialist, Karen Mitchell, will teach participants to use forum theatre techniques as a tool to use to address oppression and conflict. For more information, visit: http://www.workinggrouptheatre.org/WGT/MakeItBetter.html

The 2010 AIDS Walk/Run benefitting the AIDS Project of Central Iowa will be at Des Moines University on April 10, 2010. Bring your friends and family and show your support. There are two events, a 1 mile walk or a 5k run followed by entertainment by the Isiserettes, refreshments, osteopathic manipulations by the Des Moines University Finish Line, prizes, children's activities and more to come!

To register, visit http://www.iowaaidswalkrun.com/ or contact The Project to receive your registration material. For more information, call 284-0245. Group rates available.

On April 3, 2009, Iowa became the first state in the heartland to grant gay and lesbian couples the freedom to marry. On that day, thousands of Iowans gathered in cities large and small to celebrate the unanimous Iowa Supreme Court decision. Join One Iowa on Saturday, April 2, 6:30pm at the Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines to celebrate the second anniversary of marriage equality in Iowa.

Seating is limited; for more information, please contact Chad Russell: chad@... or 515.288.4019 extension 205. To reserve tickets, visit: https://equalityfederation.salsalabs.com/o/35009/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=621

Saturday, April 2nd at 7 PM in Jansen Music Hall (in the Atrium) on Clarke's campus. Performing acts will include drag queens, singers, dancers, strollers, and more. There are performers from all 3 colleges in Dubuque. Admission is free! For details, visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200834409947191

Since 1990, the Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival (CCDF) gives members of The University of Iowa and its surrounding communities an opportunity to learn about each other through food, games, dance, music, literature, storytelling, arts, and crafts. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit: http://ccdfestival.uiowa.edu/

On April 3, 2009, Iowa became the first state in the heartland to grant gay and lesbian couples the freedom to marry. On that day, thousands of Iowans gathered in cities large and small to celebrate the unanimous Iowa Supreme Court decision. Join Cedar Rapids Unity (Cru) on Sunday, April 3, 6pm at the Cedar Rapids Piano Lounge to celebrate the second anniversary of marriage equality in Iowa. There will be wine tasting, meat & cheese trays, and lovely piano music. For details, visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134867879916877

The Emma Goldman Clinic's annual "Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Health Night" where clients can receive free exams and screenings, including: routine health exams, STI screening, HIV screening, cervical and anal pap smears, Trans lab work, and additional labs by request (e.g., glucose, thyroid, etc.). Appointments start at 3pm. To schedule an appointment, call 319.337.2111 or 800.848.7684. For more information, visit: http://www.emmagoldman.com/ 

Celebrate Iowa City Pride week with your favorite KINGS with some HOT girlyman / manlygirl / girl-boy / dragtastic action and a faaaaabulous group number.

In the spirit of giving back to our community, we're hosting a picnic for you! Enjoy free food and drinks on us as long a supplies last. Sit back, listen to some tunes, play some games and have fun with Iowa City Pride. Bring your lawn chairs, bring your family, bring your pets, all are welcome!

Come out and support your community by marching with the Iowa City GLBTA community! Whether you walk, ride, roll or just watch, come out and continue making this the longest running Gay Pride Parade in Iowa.

After the parade, bring your family and friends to the shady Ped Mall for delicious food, entertainment and vendors. Come enjoy snow cones, live music, face painting, and an exciting afternoon on the Ped Mall. And don't forget, bring your own lawn chair.

Queer Guerrilla Brunch is at The Wedge in downtown Iowa City for June Pride (June 12, 19 and 26). Wear those rainbows and help: Celebrate Community. Create Visibility. Sit Down And Be Counted. Everyone Welcome. Str8 & Curvy Allies, LGBT+, Q&Q, I, et alia. (Bring your fathers and make it a truly gay Father's Day.)

Cap off Iowa City Pride Week by floating down the Iowa River for some fun in the sun. Sign-up and pre-pay at the Iowa City Pride Info Booth or at Studio 13 on Saturday (June 18) to reserve a tube. Ask for Jewell, Renee, or Jo. Or contact Renee at 319.415.1511. Cost is $16.05 per person with $5 going directly to Cedar Rapids Pride 2012. For details, visit: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210498402322639

• http://queerconnections.org/calendar 
• http://www.sthirteen.com/ 

Rev. Mark Kiyimba is the founding minister of the Unitarian-Universalist Church in Kampala, Uganda. He has received international attention for his courageous stand against the anti-homosexuality bill that is now before the Ugandan parliament. According to the bill, those perceived as homosexual could be punished by life imprisonment or, in some cases, even death. The Unitarian-Universalist Church of Kampala held conferences in 2009 and 2010 to protest the bill. More than 200 persons attended these conferences, including gay and lesbian Ugandans and their allies, risking possible arrest. The Kampala Unitarian-Universalist Church is one of the few congregations in Uganda that welcomes gay, lesbian, and bisexual and transgender people. The lecture will be followed by discussion. On Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174535979273677

$10-off walk-in confidential testing and free HIV testing with a scheduled exam. Free condoms for all participants. Iowa City.

Watch and discuss part four of the Joseph Campbell series on The Power of Myth at Trinity Episcopal Church, Iowa City.

Positive Iowans Taking Charge (PITCH) peer-led support group for Cedar Rapids meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm at the Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist (600 3rd Ave SE).

The Cedar Rapids Mens Group meets at the Cedar Rapids Piano Lounge. For details, contact Luke at: crmensgroup1@...

From: joe clark <...@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 8:32 AM
Subject: RE: [connections-news] Iowa City is happening this weekend

Why do I receive these notices on the day that they are?  Do you think that people don't plan their future activities.  Please delete me from you list.
Joe Clark