HIV 101: The Basics of HIV and AIDS (OCT 21ST)

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HIV 101: The Basics of HIV and AIDS
via Stephen Houldsworth and Sarah Rose

(ST. LOUIS)
Presented as part of the St. Louis Free School, which offers free classes and workshops for the St. Louis community.  HIV 101 provides an overview of the history, politics, prevention, and treatment of HIV disease. 1.2 million US residents are living with the HIV virus, and approximately 56,000 new people will contract the virus this year in the United States. In the St. Louis area, more than 7,000 people are HIV-positive. The most common vectors for HIV transmission are sex and injectible drugs. The taboos around accurate information about sex and drugs have contributed greatly to the spread of misinformation about HIV and AIDS. This class will provide you with accurate information about the disease so that you can become a force for change in overcoming the stigma associated with HIV and AIDS.

LOCATION: Blank Space
2847 Cherokee, Saint Louis, Missouri 63118

OCTOBER 21ST 1PM - 5PM

National Coming Out Day October 11th (BELLEVILLE)

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via MEPSI
3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Candlelight March, October 11th
(BELLEVILLE)
Join Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) for the 3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Candlelight March on, October 11th.

We will be meeting at the Belleville Carnegie Library (121 East Washington) at 6:30 p.m. to step off and walk over to Historic Main St. – and then down Main, across the square , ending at Club Escapade @ West Main and 2nd Streets.

Join us as we light the night with pride and visibility. We also recognize that bigotry exists and there are those who cannot join us. We honor and represent them – as well as the countless thousands who have been victims of anti-gay violence in the face of visibility.

Brief remarks by area community leaders will be given prior to step off.

Founded in 1988 by Robert Eichberg, National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an internationally observed civil awareness day celebrating individuals who publicly identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender —coming out regarding one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity being akin to a cultural rite of passage for LGBT people. The holiday is observed annually by members of the gay community on October 11.

3rd Annual MEPSI National Coming Out Day Candlelight March

Thursday, October11th

Upcoming Events

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UPCOMING OCTOBER EVENTS

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  3rd Annual MEPSI National Coming Out Day Candlelight March
  (BELLEVILLE)  
• Thursday, October 11 at 6:30pm in CDT at Carnegie City Library
• 10/5/2012
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  SlutWalk Springfield, IL
  (SPRINGFIELD)
  Sunday, October 14 at 12:00pm in CDT at Illinois State Capitol
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The Eugene B Redmond Writers Club Presents: Break Word With The World
  Tuesday, October 16 at 6:00pm in CDT at 
  The SIUE/ESL Center for Higher Education (601 J.R. Thompson Dr., East St. Louis, IL 62201 Bldg. B, Rm 2083)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Bad Dog Bar & Grill

BadDog BarandGrill

For many years, The Bad Dog & Grill has been a member of the Saint Louis LGBT Community. As we come into the Fall we stand behind out pledge to do what we can and help the community where we are able. We are happy to provide event space to non-profit groups at a reduced charge or at no charge. 

We know money is tight for everyone, so that's why we always try and have some of the lowest drink prices around in addition to our Bad Dog Grill, you can always get a great meal at a great price! 

We are very much looking forward to so many events planned at the Bad Dog over the coming months and already have plans in place for our Thanksgiving and Christmas Potlucks for those that don't have someplace to go on the holidays or just want to escape family! The Midwest Leather Weekend is coming the first weekend of October, so if you have never visited the Bad Dog, maybe it's time!

Thank you to the community over the years for your support and we look forward to the future together for many years ahead!

OCTOBER 2012 MetroEast NEWS

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PFLAG-Belleville Meeting OCT 4th

Pflag Belleville Il Chapter

Our next chapter meeting is Thursday October the 4th to be held at 6:30pm at St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Belleville.
We will be viewing a documentary entitled Lets Get Real where youth speak out about name calling and bullying. The film is produced by Groundspark as part of its Respect for All Project www.groundspark.org

Service of Remembrance & Hope - OCT 3RD

Service of Remembrance & Hope
Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 7-8p
(ST LOUIS)
A Service of Remembrance & Hope at MCC of Greater St Louis, to honor the journey, is hosted by the AIDS Interfaith Network and MCC of Greater Saint Louis. Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 7-8p.

This service will honor our journey from the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, when loss was all around, through days of survival to gradual dawning of increased hope for health-filled living. Refreshments will be provided.  For more information contact Nancy at 314-333-6666 ornkelley@stlefa.org

We Need Your Help!
 Help identify those in the photos on the AIDS Memorial Table! Ezekiel Project members are working to identify the "unknowns" and we need your help!
Please stop before or after service and identify a photo. If you can, write a brief biography of the individual on his page in the biography book on the stand. Instructions are provided inside the book.

Remember, the AIDS Memorial Table is open to anyone who has died from any AIDS related illness. The person need not be a member of MCC. The table is open for women, children and Trans People. Due to space we do ask that you limit your memorial to a framed picture only.

4th Annual Community Gay Pride Picnic SEPT 23rd

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via Church of the Good Shepherd  

(CARBONDALE)

THIS SUNDAY! Everyone invited to the picnic and to worship celebrating our Open and Affirming Covenant at 10:30 a.m. beforehand.

4th Annual Community Gay Pride Picnic

hosted by The Church of the Good Shepherd
Sunday at 1:00pm at Church of the Good Shepherd
Join

Marriage Equality Forum with Equality Illinois

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viaMetroEast Pride

Marriage Equality Forum with Equality Illinois 
Please open link and join us on Monday, Sept. 24th! Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) is proud to partner with Equality Illinois to bring Metro East LGBT activists together to learn more about the Marriage Equality effort in

Illinois and how YOU can get involved.
The forum, with EI Executive Director Bernard Cherkasov and Field Organizer, Caroline Staerk will:

1: Give an update on the Equal Marriage Bill
2. Relay EI's strategy on how to accomplish marriage equality in Illinois
3. Hear from YOU about community specific needs
4. Lay out a specific outreach plan to organize the Metro East community

Marriage Equality Forum with Equality Illinois

**DATE CHANGE** Belleville Candlelight March, Oct 11th

MetroEast Pride

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via MEPSI
3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Candlelight March, October 11th
(BELLEVILLE)
Join Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) for the 3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Candlelight March on, October 11th.

We will be meeting at the Belleville Carnegie Library (121 East Washington) at 6:30 p.m. to step off and walk over to Historic Main St. – and then down Main, across the square , ending at Club Escapade @ West Main and 2nd Streets.

Join us as we light the night with pride and visibility. We also recognize that bigotry exists and there are those who cannot join us. We honor and represent them – as well as the countless thousands who have been victims of anti-gay violence in the face of visibility.

Brief remarks by area community leaders will be given prior to step off.

Founded in 1988 by Robert Eichberg, National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an internationally observed civil awareness day celebrating individuals who publicly identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender —coming out regarding one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity being akin to a cultural rite of passage for LGBT people. The holiday is observed annually by members of the gay community on October 11.

3rd Annual MEPSI National Coming Out Day Candlelight March

Thursday, October11th

September Events To Know About

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  9/13/2012
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  MetroEast NEWS~EVENTS: 3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Candlelight March, October 11th
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  9/11/2012
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  In honor of those who work for peace and as we remember 9/11, we invite you to join us in a Candlelight Peace Walk Wednesday, Sept 12 at 9-10 p.m. beginning at Bothwell Chapel.
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  Starting this week Drag show will be on Saturdays and Sundays!!!!
• 9/10/2012
  
  MetroEast NEWS: Rainbow Cafe 12th Anniversary Gala
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  Today is National Suicide Awareness day. Take a moment to tell those close to you just how important they are to be present in your life. http://www.facebook.com/800273TALK
  
  
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  What Are The Warning Signs For Suicide? Seek help as soon as possible by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK if you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs: - Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself - L...

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