Okay, that headline is a manipulative ploy to lure you TV junkies off the sofa
and to an important event (which has absolutely nothing to do with the silly
sitcom). Well, come to think of it, one of the show’s plotline’s did involve a lesbian marriage, so maybe there is a connection. “Allies,
Friends, & Families” is a workshop for clergy, teachers, social service
workers, parents, or anyone who wants to learn more about being supportive to
gay teens. State Rep. Glen Maxey and Sarah Goodfriend will keynote. The
workshop is $10 and includes dinner, Mon, Feb 19, 6-9pm at First Unitarian,
4700 Grover. 476-4610.

Moppin’ up the Shop

The Men Who Have Sex With Men Outreach Program (Ms MOP) hits the bars and the
parks, offering HIV-preventative services to those men who are not
gay-identified but sexually active with male partners. The group is the
combined efforts of ALLGO/Informe SIDA, ASA, and Austin /Travis County Health
Dept. This Fri, Feb 16, 2:30pm, they invite the public to an Open House at
Carver Library, 1161 Angelina. 406-6416.

[[perthousand]]A two-part seminar, Workplace Issues for HIV+ Employees will be
presented by ASA, Thu, Feb 15 & 22, 7-9:30pm, Franklin Plaza, 111 Congress,
Suite 850. 406-6168.

Laissez les Bon Temps Secourir

Marcia Ball will tinkle (the ivories). The Honorable J.J. “Jake” Pickle and
Kerry Tate will be crowned King & Queen (What a damn cute couple!). You
will drink, eat some hot food, then maybe drink (like a fish) again. You will
have the time of your life (and support a great cause, to boot). Austin Rape
Crisis Center (ARCC) presents a Mardi Gras Fundraiser for their Children’s
Program. Children under 18 make up 40% of the clients receiving assistance from
ARCC, yet recent federal budget cuts have left the Children’s Program
decimated. 445-5776, ext. 214.

Move It or Lose It

There are two move-a-thons next weekend, so you may wish to begin stretching
now. The Human Race benefits the Volunteer Center/Capital Area which involves
24 non-profit agencies and is a 10K run/5K walk, Sun, Feb 25, 9am and Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer benefits the American Cancer Society and is a 5K
walk/run/cycle/wheelchair/rollerblade-a-thon, Sat, Feb 24, 7:30am. Human
Race: 472-3848; Making Strides: 928-1144. n

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This article appears in February 16 • 1996 and February 16 • 1996 (Cover).

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