Upcoming Stonewall Columbus & Community Programs

Join Stonewall tonight at the Franklin Park Conservatory 7-10 pm for the annual Commitment Faire, “Commit to Yourself, Commit to Your Partner and Commit to Your Community” Tickets are only $10 and includes, vendor browsing, entertainment AND a fabulous fashion show with representatives from various non-profit glbt and allied groups. Do not miss out on this event!
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This Saturday, JUMP START, a health initiative for LBT women, in partnership with Stonewall Columbus, hosts an informational session and social post-event. Read on…

You won’t believe your eyes when you see what is in store for this Saturday’s Jump Start Program! You will be shocked. Stunned. Amazed. Horrified. AND then you’ll be thankful you attended!

We’ll meet at Stonewall at 10:00 a.m.

By 10:20 we’ll leave and walk to The Central Ohio Diabetes Association (CODA) on 3rd and Dennison We’ll leave CODA by 11:55.

We’ll then venture to Planet Smoothie for a delicious and nutritious smoothie.

For those interested in returning to Stonewall, you may do so but we’d love for everyone to take that extra walk toward fitness. Fast or slow…. moving is key!

For information on membership and participation in Jump Start- email Kellye at kpinkleton@stonewallcolumbus.org or drop by the session this Saturday!
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Join local activists, Monday, Feb. 14 for a protest/celebration of same-sex marriage from noon to 1 pm at the Franklin County Court House (High Street). Coordinators, Rev. Margaret Hawk and Marj Creech, and other ministers will be officiating a mass wedding just N of the building for couples wishing to express their commitment. Witness various community couples as they apply for marriage licenses. Please bring signs of support and bubble soap to blow on the couples. We’ll be doing this rain or shine, so bring umbrellas is needed. For more information, contact Marj Creech at risenregan@core.com
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Celebrate your love to yourself AND your partner… Know your status and get tested! Join CATF’s Men 4 Men Project, hosted by Stonewall Columbus, on Thursday, February 17th to receive a free HIV rapid test. Drop by the Stonewall Community Center at 1160 N. High Street between 5 to 8pm. For more information on the M4M- CATF Project, contact Chris Hughes, Coordinator, at chrishughes@catf.net
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FOURTH ANNUAL GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER Signature Event to Benefit Anti-Violence Work

BRAVO is hosting their fourth annual signature fundraising event Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner on Saturday February 19, 2005.

An evening of fine dining, premier homes and engaging conversation: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner offers an intimate dining experience with 8 – 10 individuals in a private home. The evening opens with a cocktail reception hosted by Taylor Mansion located at 1400 East Broad Street.

For the latest details about host homes and menus please visit the BRAVO website, www.bravo-ohio.org and select the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner 2005 link. Tickets for the pre-party and / or the dinner event can be reserved by calling the BRAVO office 614-268-9622 with a major credit card.