FREE Volleyball
Mens & Ladies
Gay & Lesbian FREE volleyball. Join us for FUN in the SUN. All player levels are welcomed. On SUNdays after 2:00p till? At "61st and Broadway Park", one block west of College Av on 61st St . . . Broadripple area. Balls, court, FUN, net, sand and SUNshine provided. Bring something to drink, your lover or meet a new one & friends. We hope to see YOU there! indyvolleyball@hotmail.com

MISS HOOSIER 250 - 2008

Sponsored by Asia LaBouche, Indy Pride Inc., The WORD, and Talbott Street.

Sunday Evening, May 11th, 2008

Theme – Race Day!
Entry Fee - $25.00
$5.00 donation at door
ALL proceeds to go to the Indiana AIDS Fund
(We will accept cash, money order, or cashier’s check made out to the “Indiana AIDS Fund”)
No personal checks will be accepted.

Contestants can arrive at 6:00pm. Doors open for the general public at 7;00pm. Contest begins PROMPTLY at 8:00pm, ending at 10:30pm.

The pageant will be followed by the Sunday night show of...

Called "boing," each Sunday night at Jake's Nightclub and Bar (419 N. Walnut, Bloomington) features Top 40 remixes for dancing and a drag show with the Babes of Bloomington. Doors open at 8 p.m. for dancing. Show from 10 - 10:45 p.m., followed by dancing until 12:30 a.m. Cover charge: $5.

For more information, contact Jamie Smith at promogirl_jakes@yahoo.com. Aspiring talent should contact Bianca Defy at www.myspace.com/biancadefy

Just a quick note to let you know that on May 13th we will be sponsoring a Free pap exam which also includes both a breast and pelvic exam. Please spread the word and even sign up.
The contact number is 812-336-0219 and ask for free pap day . If you know anyone who could benefit please let them know!

Thank You for your support!

John Lewis, LPN
Clinic Manager
Planned Parenthood of Indiana
421 South College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403

From the Center for Inquiry of Indiana May calendar of events:

Café Inquiry—Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 pm. Prof. Leslie Ashburn-Nardo, Department of Psychology, IUPUI, will be leading the discussion: “Get Up, Stand Up: Confrontation as a Tool to Reduce Prejudice and Empower Victims”

Be sure to tune to -- *bloomingOUT!* -- Your Midwest Queer Connection -Indiana's Out, Loud and Proud weekly radio show dedicated to LGBTIQ life, every Thursday from 6 to 7pm! Expect to hear the latest in local, national and international queer news headlines as well as our community calendar updates that keep listeners in the know about current events and activities. For program details, please visit www.wfhb/bloomingout/upcoming.htm
WFHB 91.3 and 98.1FM on the radio dial or 100.7FM in Nashville, 106.3FM in Ellettsville.
For and by the queer community, impacting *ALL* of us.
Your hosts are Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Gay Men's Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, Room 27, 221 E. 6th Street, Bloomington.

Closed meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking). Wheelchair-accessible, non-smoking.

For more information, call 330-3978 or 334-8191; outside Bloomington 1-800-589-8153. On the Web: www.bloomington.in.us/~aa

Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is celebrating the 9th annual National Women’s Health Week with Free Pap Days at health centers around the state.

This week's Free Pap Days will shine the spotlight on the importance of regular Pap tests, which are part of gynecological exams. Pap tests can detect the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix that can become cancer.

Indianapolis - Over twenty vendors will be present at the Inaugural GBLT Wedding Expo at Jesus MCC May 17th from 1 till 6pm, making it "one stop shopping" for GBLT couples, and their allies, to plan their wedding ceremony.

The Indy Pride John Alexander Hoosier 250 Tricycle Races & Silent Auction will be held this Sunday, May 18, in the Scholar’s Parking Lot at the corner of College & Massachusetts Avenue. Registration forms are available online at www.indyprideinc.com. Teams can also register the day of the event. Registration is $25.00 per team. Silent auction items are still needed if anyone would like to donate please contact Gary Brackett at gkbracke@iupui.edu. Registration is from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Races will begin at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come out and cheer on the teams!

Join Indiana Youth Group, Trans Youth Family Allies & Irene Zalkin, LCSW, & Bethany Schwartz, Life Transformation Coach of MHB Transformational Services

For an afternoon of activities, entertainment, support groups, a trans teen workshop and a free cookout!!!!

Our first-ever gathering of transgender children, teens and their families.

Sunday, 18th May from 1 to 5 p.m. at the IYG house.

For more information call IYG at 317.541.8726.

2943 E. 46th St.
Indianapolis, IN

FREE Volleyball
Mens & Ladies
Gay & Lesbian FREE volleyball. Join us for FUN in the SUN. All player levels are welcomed. On SUNdays after 2:00p till? At "61st and Broadway Park", one block west of College Av on 61st St . . . Broadripple area. Balls, court, FUN, net, sand and SUNshine provided. Bring something to drink, your lover or meet a new one & friends. We hope to see YOU there! indyvolleyball@hotmail.com

Spencer PRIDE, a GLBT support group serving south-central Indiana, usually meets the second Sunday of the month. For meeting location or questions, call 1-877-PRIDE18 or 812-829-9611.

Our host on Sunday, May 18, will be J. R. Johnson at his home at 607 "O" Street in Bedford (30 minutes south of Bloomington). We will begin to gather around 6:00 pm and plan to eat around 6:30.

Please bring your own beverage and one of the following: side dish, salad, dessert or hors d'oeuvre. For directions or additional information, call 339-1804.

Usually meets every 4th Monday. Moved up this month to 3rd Monday due to Memorial Day holiday.

Now meeting in the public library Conference Room, in downtown Columbus, Indiana. For more information about the group and individual meetings, visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GayStraightAlliance/

Be sure to tune to -- *bloomingOUT!* -- Your Midwest Queer Connection -Indiana's Out, Loud and Proud weekly radio show dedicated to LGBTIQ life, every Thursday from 6 to 7pm! Expect to hear the latest in local, national and international queer news headlines as well as our community calendar updates that keep listeners in the know about current events and activities. For program details, please visit www.wfhb/bloomingout/upcoming.htm
WFHB 91.3 and 98.1FM on the radio dial or 100.7FM in Nashville, 106.3FM in Ellettsville.
For and by the queer community, impacting *ALL* of us.
Your hosts are Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Gay Men's Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, Room 27, 221 E. 6th Street, Bloomington.

Closed meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking). Wheelchair-accessible, non-smoking.

For more information, call 330-3978 or 334-8191; outside Bloomington 1-800-589-8153. On the Web: www.bloomington.in.us/~aa

INDIANAPOLIS – The Pride of Indy Band has been invited to perform in two concerts as part of the 2008 Garfield Park Summer Concert Series.

The first will showcase our Jazz Band and the second will highlight our Concert ensemble.

The Pride of Indy Jazz Band, under the direction of John Joanette, was founded in 2006, and is Indiana’s only LGBT jazz ensemble. The group and its “parent organization”, the Pride of Indy, boasts a yearly performance calendar filled with over 12 concerts and special appearances at ommunity events.

To celebrate the approaching end of the school year, Fourth Friday Alliance presents Paradigm Shift and xenousound in a concert celebration for GLBT youth, at Rhino's All-Ages Music Club, 331 S. Walnut, downtown Bloomington. Free pizza & other refreshments!

Admission charge at the door: $5.

All youth from south-central Indiana are welcome.

Organizers include Bloomington Beacon, Bloomington PFLAG, Rhino's Youth Center, United Students (Bloomington High School North) and PROUD (Bloomington High School South), with the assistance of Bloomington Hospital.

Monthly support and social group for LGBT people, their families and allies in the Seymour/Columbus area. For meeting location or other information, call 812-522-9515. Web site: www.seymour.org/Community/pflag

Be sure to tune to -- *bloomingOUT!* -- Your Midwest Queer Connection -Indiana's Out, Loud and Proud weekly radio show dedicated to LGBTIQ life, every Thursday from 6 to 7pm! Expect to hear the latest in local, national and international queer news headlines as well as our community calendar updates that keep listeners in the know about current events and activities. For program details, please visit www.wfhb/bloomingout/upcoming.htm
WFHB 91.3 and 98.1FM on the radio dial or 100.7FM in Nashville, 106.3FM in Ellettsville.
For and by the queer community, impacting *ALL* of us.
Your hosts are Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Gay Men's Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, Room 27, 221 E. 6th Street, Bloomington.

Closed meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking). Wheelchair-accessible, non-smoking.

For more information, call 330-3978 or 334-8191; outside Bloomington 1-800-589-8153. On the Web: www.bloomington.in.us/~aa

We hope that you can join the GLBT Student Support Services and the Bloomington Bagel Company on (113 N. Dunn Street) for the post-Memorial-Day version of First Fridays(Gay Bagels).

Annual Retreat on Sexuality at Waycross: Sexual Attitude Reassessment

Monday, June 2nd – Friday, June 6th, 2008

For complete information regarding the 2008 Annual Retreat on Sexuality at Waycross: Sexual Attitude Reassessment, please visit www.waycrosssar.org.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at ish@ppin.org.

Uncle Elizabeth's presents

Showtime with the WEST END GIRLS

Monday June 2nd
10 PM & Midnight
Marissa Nicole, Angie Stevens, Brandi Ice, Vicci Laine

Wednesday June 4th
10 PM & Midnight
Vicci Laine, Bianca Defy, Britney Taylor, and a special guest.

$5.00 cover

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third Street
Bloomington, Indiana
812-331-0060

YOU MUST BE 21 TO ENTER!!!

Questions: UncleLiz@aol.com

Join us upstairs at Metro, 707 Massachusetts Avenue, for our monthly After Hours networking event!

After Hours is a unique opportunity for networking and socializing in a relaxed, informal environment. Enjoy a cash bar and free hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Fentress Property Management.

The After Hours Event is open to members and non-members alike, so please join us!

Uncle Elizabeth's presents

Showtime with the WEST END GIRLS

Monday June 2nd
10 PM & Midnight
Marissa Nicole, Angie Stevens, Brandi Ice, Vicci Laine

Wednesday June 4th
10 PM & Midnight
Vicci Laine, Bianca Defy, Britney Taylor, and a special guest.

$5.00 cover

Uncle Elizabeth's
1614 West Third Street
Bloomington, Indiana
812-331-0060

YOU MUST BE 21 TO ENTER!!!

Questions: UncleLiz@aol.com

Be sure to tune to -- *bloomingOUT!* -- Your Midwest Queer Connection -Indiana's Out, Loud and Proud weekly radio show dedicated to LGBTIQ life, every Thursday from 6 to 7pm! Expect to hear the latest in local, national and international queer news headlines as well as our community calendar updates that keep listeners in the know about current events and activities. For program details, please visit www.wfhb/bloomingout/upcoming.htm
WFHB 91.3 and 98.1FM on the radio dial or 100.7FM in Nashville, 106.3FM in Ellettsville.
For and by the queer community, impacting *ALL* of us.
Your hosts are Helen Harrell and Victor Kinzer.

Gay Men's Group meets at First Presbyterian Church, Room 27, 221 E. 6th Street, Bloomington.

Closed meeting (only for those with a desire to stop drinking). Wheelchair-accessible, non-smoking.

For more information, call 330-3978 or 334-8191; outside Bloomington 1-800-589-8153. On the Web: www.bloomington.in.us/~aa

Join HRC at Conseco Fieldhouse for an Indiana Fever game and after party!
DJ, cash bar, special guests, giveaways, and much more!

Indiana Fever
vs.
Houston Comets

Saturday, June 7
Doors - 6:00 p.m.
Game - 7:00 p.m.

Tickets to the game and after party: $32
After Party Only**: $20
For tickets, visit: http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/actioncenter/events/indianafever/details....

Circle City IN Pride 2008 Cookout – Pagoda at Garfield Park – (Event co-sponsored by Indiana Black Pride) – FREE EVENT! Donations requested.

Hot dogs and other sandwiches will be provided, along with chips, potato salad, cole slaw, and cookies. The event is free!! Donations are welcome, though. This is a family-friendly event. For parents, kids are welcome.

There is a playground right by the Pagoda as well as an open area where people can play Frisbee, football, etc.

Directions to the park -

Spencer PRIDE is an organization created to promote and support the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) community in South Central Indiana. Our organization proudly and honestly reflects GLBT values and diversity. Please join us this Sunday, June 8 at 4:30pm. For meeting location or more information, call 1-877-PRIDE18 or 812-829-9611.

Pride Skate ‘08 featuring the Naptown Roller Girls (www.naptownrollergirls.com) at Skateland Roller Skating, 3902 N. Glen Arm Road (www.skatelandindy.com)
Adult Admission: $8.00; Youth & Children: $4.00

A special evening with David Sedaris at Big Hat Books, six short days after Little Brown releases his much-anticipated sixth book, "When You Are Engulfed In Flames."

Big Hat Books
922 E. Westfield Blvd
Broad Ripple Village
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220

For more information:
bigmail@bighatbooks.com
tel. 317-202-0203
www.bighatbooks.com

Free concert at the corner of Massachusetts Ave. and College, downtown Indianapolis.

Featuring the concert band and the jazz band, the evening will be filled with show tunes and big band era music!

For more information, visit www.prideofindy.org

PFLAG is hitting the road with Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Carson Kressley and other top-notch entertainers as they tour the country and "get out the vote" for the November elections.