Special Projects Manager, Income
United Way of Central Ohio (UWCO) is seeking a Special Projects Manager to support the implementation and management of special projects in its Income impact area. The Special Projects Manager will be responsible for supporting high-impact, high-visibility activities that lead to the achievement of the organization’s Bold Goals for advancing the common good. In addition, this person will support efforts of Income Impact Council and the Financial Stability and Emergency Food, Shelter and Financial Assistance Results Committees.

The Special Projects Manager’s primary responsibility is to strengthen and expand the work of the Franklin County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition. This includes: enhancing marketing and outreach efforts, building the capacity of volunteer income tax assistance sites, streamlining volunteer recruitment and training, implementing a database system to track, measure and report outcomes, identifying opportunities to integrate asset building strategies into the Coalition’s work and leading resource development efforts.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, four years of human services experience and general knowledge of issues impacting the financial well-being of low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Must be detail oriented with ability to work independently and set priorities. Candidate must have strong problem solving and communication skills. Must maintain a professional demeanor at all times and have the ability to interact with diverse populations to include volunteers.
Candidate must have the ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and / or weekends during the tax season, which runs from January through April. Candidate must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office 2007. Competitive Salary with benefits and free parking. EOE. This position is funded by a single year grant.

Resume and cover letter should be combined in one Word document and submitted by Wednesday, November 24, 2010 via the following URL address:

https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=534647

Visit the Chris Awards website for more information and a complete festival schedule.

The CIF+VF and Brothers Drake Fine Meads present an evening of Animation 4 Adults, a night of movies and mead. Join us for an evening of animation, experimental films, an awards ceremony for visiting filmmakers from around the world and one of Columbus’ best parties.

Cartoons (including the Ohio premiere of Bill Plympton’s “The Cow Who Wanted to Be a Hamburger”), movies, live music, food, beer (from Stella Artois) and the Brothers Drake Fine Mead! All for only $10 (free for CIF+VF members), a fantastic deal.

Gay short films that we are screening for this event:

toward the blue
Director Randi Caspersen

Looking back at film footage of his West Hollywood neighborhood, a filmmaker wonders how his dreams fit into the world of gay porn stars.
http://web.mac.com/randycaspersen/randycaspersen.com/TTB_Screenings.html

Strands
Director Paul Neudorf

Animated strands of fingerprints interact with and manipulate dancer Jonathan Turcotte in this film about consciousness, desire and the awareness we have of the marks we leave behind.

http://www.paulneudorf.com/films/

TransOhio Community Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 25, 2010
1:00pm
Stonewall Columbus Center on High
1160 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
614-441-8167

This dinner is open to the entire Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay and Ally community. There are no excuses to spend the day alone! Come early and stay late! This is open to the entire GLBTQI and Ally community (kids are welcome!). RSVP’s are not required, but it will help us in our planning. TransOhio will provide the turkey & and necessary paper plate-ware.

Please bring a dish to share with others (and a serving spoon, fork or knife) and something to drink.

Volunteers are needed to setup, decorate and clean up at the end of the evening.

If you can volunteer, please let us know – send an email to transohio@transohio.org or call us (614) 441-8167 (this is a voicemail only number, please leave a message).

Please join your TransOhio family on Thanksgiving!

The Transgender Day of Remembrance is held in November each year to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Although not every person represented during the Day of Remembrance self-identified as transgender, each was a victim of violence based on bias or prejudice against transgender people.

The list of deaths available at http://www.rememberingourdead.org only contains those deaths known to the transgender community or that have been reported to the media. The Day of Remembrance is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999. Rita Hester’s murder — like most anti-transgender murder cases — has yet to be solved.

This year’s vigil will take place on Thursday, November 18, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at King Avenue United Methodist Church, located at 299 King Avenue, Columbus, 43201. King Avenue United Methodist Church is handicap accessible. The vigil will be ASL interpreted.

Remember. Honor. Empower.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance is intended to raise public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media does not perform. Day of Remembrance publicly mourns and honors the lives of transgender people who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect in the face of national indifference and hatred. Day of Remembrance gives transgender people and their allies a chance to step forward and stand in vigil, memorializing those who have died by anti-transgender violence.

Community Partners include: TransOhio, Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO), King Avenue United Methodist Church, North Congregational United Church of Christs’ Gender Fold Action Alliance, New Leaf Columbus, Stonewall Columbus, The Ohio State University GLBT Alumni Society, Equality Ohio, HRC-Columbus, Columbus AIDS Task Force, The Ohio State University Multicultual Center.

Visit http://www.transohio.org for more information.

Patriots’ Pride is a Veterans Day celebration in honor of all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals, (LGBT) and other sexual minorities that have served their country honorably and have never, throughout the history of the United States of America, been treated equally.

We seek to remember our proud tradition across America, in small towns and big cities alike. Now, more than ever, it is important that each of us take a stand to end the horrific discrimination that has been on-going, and in fact encouraged by the very existence of the prejudiced legislation that governs our Armed Forces. As patriots we know our America can do better!

“On November 11 every State, district, and territory of the USA will have the opportunity to brag about how wonderful the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) employees of the Department of Defense, both past and present, really are,” said Lisa Kove, Executive Director of DOD FED GLOBE, who organized the event. “We need to let the world know we are as good as anyone they let serve as openly straight.”

Find out more about LGBT Veterans here http://www.mypatriotspride.org/Patriots_Pride.php

And here http://www.dodfedglobe.com/Home_Page.html

Sunday November 7 and November 14 from 3-5 pm at the Center on High

Workshop Cost:  $20 each class – pay with cash or check at each class

Instructor:  B. Wahru Cleveland

Payments only be taken at the classes.

B Wahru Cleveland will cover djembe’ and ashiko basic and intermediate techniques, hand positions for base, tone, slap, how to play the heartbeat bass drum (dun drum), timing, playing with balance, feeling the rhythm, how to play together, 4/4 and 6/8 drum beats, bell patterns, and finding a beat that fits when jamming.

Focus points:

Finding the strength of your drumming, how to jam, how and when to solo, dun jamming, playing with other dun players, playing more than one dun, how to use emphasis and syncopation techniques, and understanding ghost tones and how to let them work for you.

FusionFRIDAY for November is hosted by the The Ohio State University at the Hale Center.

Friday, November 5, 2010   7:00-10:00pm
The Hale Center
153 W. 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210

Parking available at the Ohio Union Garage

Come and enjoy pizza with a coming out panel discussion followed by drag performances later in the night. Performances by Alexis Stevens & Introducing Dexter Wilde!

Fusion Friday, a program of Stonewall Columbus, is a social space for the Central Ohio GLBT college-aged community and their allies. It is a safe space to hang out and meet friends: A place to be.

Stonewall Columbus is proud to present the Essence of Apple art show! Quench your thirst with new art by well-know artist Linda Apple. Join us for Gallery Hop night!

Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Stonewall Columbus Center on High

1160 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201

Stonewall Columbus is pleased to announce a partnership with LifeCare Alliance, in conjunction with their Project OpenHand program, to conduct a Pantry Drive from November 1 to December 7, 2010. Collection boxes will be located at the Center on High, 1160 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43201 as well as at various merchant locations in the Short North. The Center on High is open from 9 am – 5pm Monday thru Friday.

Through this drive, Stonewall extends help to those in the community who are affected by HIV. Contributions from this drive go to those directly affected by the virus, including families and pets. Please plan now to gather items for the Pantry Drive and help us make this a huge success for our GLBT community!

Donation Suggestions:
These are just suggestions. Think about the things you use every day – these clients can use those things too!

Canned/Bottled Items

Boost/Ensure
Canned Meats -Tuna & Chicken
Canned Stews
Cooking Oil
Fruits
Juice
Oral Vitamin Supplements
Peanut Butter
Sauces, i.e. Spaghetti
Soups/Beans
Vegetables

Dry Goods

Baking Items
Beans
Cake Mixes
Cereals
Muffin Mixes
Noodles
Oatmeal
Pasta
Potatoes
Rice
Soups

Snacks

Chips
Cookies
Crackers
Pudding
Snack Cakes
Soda

Cleaning Supplies

Can Opener
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent
Multi-purpose Cleaner
Sanitizer
Sponges

Pet

Dry & Wet Cat Food
Dry & Wet Dog Food
Grooming
Toys
Treats

Hygiene Products

Adult & Child Diapers
Bars of Soap
Deodorant
Floss
Mouthwash
Razors for Men and Women
Sanitary Napkins and Tampons
Shampoo/Conditioner
Shaving Cream
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste

Paper Products

Baby Wipes
Facial Tissue
Napkins
Paper Plates
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper

Background

Unfortunately, the GLBT community continues to be the group most severely affected by HIV. There is a serious need for assistance and Stonewall’s food drive will provide direct help to members of the community who are dealing with the virus. Members of the LGBT community account for nearly half of the more than one million people living with HIV in the U.S. With 4% of Ohio’s population making up the GLBT community, many Ohioans could be living with this virus and could otherwise greatly benefit from any and all donations received by the drive.

LifeCare Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of health and nutrition services to older adults and chronically ill or homebound residents of Central Ohio through its signature programs: Project OpenHand-Columbus, Groceries-to-Go, Meals-on-Wheels, Senior Dining Centers, Wellness Centers, Help-at-Home, Visiting Nurse Association, and Columbus Cancer Clinic.
The Groceries-to-Go pantry provides groceries, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to individuals of LifeCare Alliance’s Project OpenHand-Columbus program which serves clients living with HIV-AIDS. Stonewall Columbus encourages everyone to support this vital program through your generous donations during this drive. The pantry drive will collect general donation items as well as pet products and food, since many people who are struggling in living with HIV may not be able to properly care for a pet.

Thursday, November 4 at 6:30 pm

Stonewall Columbus Center on High
1160 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201

AARP Ohio is excited to invite you to attend our conversations on LGBT aging. Won’t you please join us for what we hope will be a lively and frank discussion about opportunities for AARP Ohio to be more effective and relevant to you and your community?

We will discuss ways in which AARP can best address the needs of the LGBT community and how the LGBT community can have an impact on the direction, policies and services of AARP. Through an open exchange of ideas we hope to discover new ways of ensuring that our LGBT citizens and their unique needs are equally represented and considered within the AARP organization.

Please mark your calendar and share this invitation with family and friends.

We look forward to an engaging and productive conversation with you!

For more information, contact Stonewall Columbus at 614-299-7764 or info@stonewallcolumbus.org

Join AARP on Facebook www.facebook.com/AARPOH

Follow AARP on Twitter http://twitter.com/AARPOhio

Background

Throughout AARP’s history, we’ve been devoted to improving quality of life for all people as they age and to bringing about a society where, as people age, they can fully participate without discrimination.

AARP members span three generations and our members are not homogenous. In no way does a person’s race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation deter us from carrying out our mission.

As our founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus said, “What we do, we do for all.” And what we do is help people, including every ethnicity and sexual orientation or gender expression, to chart their course through some “ageless realities.” These ageless realities come down to five common needs:

• The need for financial well being and a secure future
• The need for health
• The need to contribute, to volunteer and give back
• The need for community – family, friends, other social networks
• The need to play and enjoy life

We also have common concerns. Will we outlive our money? Will we be able to maintain independence, choice and control? Will we be cared for by strangers instead of loved ones? Will we become increasingly invisible, isolated and ignored?

AARP is acutely aware of the intersection of aging and diversity. If AARP is to thrive as an organization, the face of our members, staff and volunteers must reflect the face of America. And this means that we must be relevant to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Ohioans.

A new 6-week Yoga Class begins on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Stonewall Columbus Center on High, 1160 N. High Street. The class meets each Saturday at 11:00 am upstairs in Studio One. $30 per person, $25 for Center Members.

This six week course is suitable for those who have never done yoga before to those who have some experience. It will introduce body awareness, basic yoga poses and their components, breath work and relaxation techniques. Students will discover newly developed strength, flexibility and mind/body awareness at their own level in a relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere. This class is most appropriate for those who can easily get up and down from the floor.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Questions? Call 614-299-7764 or email info@stonewallcolumbus.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

Another 6-week Ballroom Dancing Class begins on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Stonewall Columbus Center on High, 1160 N. High Street.

The Beginners class will meet at 6:30 pm and the Intermediate class will meet at 7:30 pm.

$30 per person, $50 per couple. Give the gift of dance! Buy this 6-week class for a unique gift!

Questions? Email info@stonewallcolumbus.org or call 614-299-7764.

Stonewall Columbus would like to thank all of our community partners and vigil attendees for helping to make Spirit Day 2010 a huge success. On Wednesday, October 20th, over 600 people of all ages gathered at Goodale Park to show their spirit for our community, to mourn the lives lost to suicide among our LGBT youth and to inspire awareness and action for this important issue. Brave survivors shared stories of their journeys, community leaders rallied the crowd and adult & young people performed poems and songs about hope. The evening, which concluded with a candlelight vigil and moment of silence, was a true expression of solidarity and its heartfelt message undoubtedly saved lives. Thank you all!

Stonewall Columbus will hold a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Gazebo at Goodale Park in Columbus, Ohio. This event coincides with the newly created “Spirit Day” which recognizes the loss of lives to suicide directly related to anti-gay bullying. A short program will be held with speakers from our community. Thank you to Vox and Unecc for graciously agreeing to perform at this event.

Stonewall Columbus will provide a limited number of candles and also purple ribbons which read, “Spirit Day 2010.” Resource materials will be on hand for distribution.

Attendees are encouraged to wear purple on this day, since the color purple in the LGBT rainbow flag represents Spirit.

“It is very difficult for those who are suffering to reach out,” said Karla Rothan, Executive Director of Stonewall Columbus. “By holding this public event, it is our hope that we will encourage people who are being bullied and harassed because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender to speak out and get help.”

Community Partners
Beacon Property Management
Betty’s Fine Food and Spirits
BRAVO
Cardinal Health Equality Network
Columbus Deanery Deacons of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio
Columbus Women’s Chorus
Dames Bond
Dignity Columbus-Catholic Support
Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace
Dooley & Co. Realtors
Equality Ohio Education Fund
Fifth Third Bank
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Girlz Rhythm n’ Rock Camp
GOHI (Gay Ohio History Initiative)
Hair by Brian C. Hawkins
High Street Neighborhoods Magazine
Human Rights Campaign
IntegrityUSA
Kaleidoscope Youth Center
King Avenue United Methodist Church
LEVEL Dining Lounge
Market Blooms
Network Columbus
New Creation Metropolitan Community Church
New Leaf Columbus
Next Generation Democrats Caucus
Ohio Democratic Party LGBT Caucus
Ohio Lesbian Festival
Olde Towne East Block Watches
Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association
OSU GLBT Alumni Society
OSU Multicultural Center
Outlook: Columbus
PFLAG Columbus
SDG Security
Short North Business Association
Short North Civic Association
Short North Neighborhoods Block Watch
Suicide Prevention Foundation
Surly Girl Saloon
The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation
TipTop Kitchen and Cocktails
Transit Arts
TransOhio
Unecc
Union Bar + Food
vitaminwater
Vox, the small, auditioned ensemble from the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus
Wall Street Nightclub
Wonderland Columbus

Mark Your Calendar! Join us during the HighBall Halloween event in the Short North on Saturday, October 30 at the Center on High for our Hauntings Open House! Stop by the Center from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm to:

• Learn about the many activities and services provided by Stonewall Columbus
• Enjoy a snack and a drink at our cash bar
• Have fun!

The Center on High is located at 1160 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43201.

Contact us at 614-299-7764

Also, check out the Short North HighBall Halloween event info here: http://www.highballhalloween.com

In this world premiere musical by Tony nominee Bill Russell (Side Show, Pageant) and Drama Desk nominee Peter Melnick (Adrift in Macao), smoking has been outlawed in America, but Pam is finding it impossible to quit. Her struggle is complicated by husband Ernie, who dreams of being a rock star, and their teenage son Jimmy, who listens to so much rap music he’s convinced he’s black. Meanwhile their nosy, evangelistic, anti-smoking neighbor Phyllis lurks around every corner trying to catch Pam mid-puff. Will Pam kick the habit or fight for the right to light up as The Last Smoker in America? Columbus will be the first to find out in this original, raucous, irreverent musical.

Previews:
Thursday, September 30 7:30
Friday, October 1  8:00
Saturday, October 2  8:00
Sunday, October 3  2:00
Tuesday, October 5  8:00

Discounted tickets for these previews are $10.00. Use Promo code: “Filter”

After October 6 opening tickets will be $40.00
Call the Ticket Office at 614-469-0939

http://www.catcoistheatre.org/seasons/2010-2011-season/the-last-smoker-in-america

http://www.lastsmokerinamerica.com/

Reveille, a leading independent studio and producer of television shows including NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and FOX’s “MasterChef”, is currently producing a documentary television series for Lifetime Networks currently entitled “One Born Every Minute” following life in the Maternity and Neo-Natal units of Riverside Methodist Hospital.

ARE YOU EXPECTING TO GIVE BIRTH IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2010 AT RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL IN COLUMBUS, OHIO? IF SO, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

We are reaching out to all mothers and fathers who are expecting to give birth at Riverside between November and December 2010.
This is a very special time in a family’s life and we would like to reflect what it’s like to give birth in one of the country’s top maternity and neo-natal units. We look forward to the opportunity to film this intimate and special event in your life.

If you are interested in learning more about the series and/or participating in the series, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (866)229-8027 or visit our website at www.oneborncasting.com for more information.

Please note that due to the overwhelming number of responses contacting us and/or providing us with any information does not obligate us to respond to you, to consider you to participate in the series, or otherwise. All individuals who desire to participate in the series will be required to sign appearance releases and other documents as requested by us in order to be considered to participate in the series.

Riverside Methodist Hospital remains solely responsible for any medical care provided to you at the hospital and has granted Reveille and Lifetime access to film expectant mothers (and their families) who consent to be involved in the series.

Saturday, October 2, 2010
Gallery Hop Night
Starts at 7pm

Music Starts at 7 pm

BeJae Fleming
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist

Book Presentations at 8 pm

Karen Graves
“And They Were Wonderful Teachers: Florida’s Purge of Gay and Lesbian Teachers”

Jackie Blount
“Fit to Teach: Same-Sex Desire, Gender, and Schoolwork in the Twentieth Century”

Join us on Saturday, October 2 at the Stonewall Columbus Center on High, 1160 N. High Street, for An Evening of Books and Music as we welcome singer-songwriter BeJae Fleming and authors Karen Graves and Jackie Blount.

The innovative singer-songwriter-guitarist BeJae Fleming will perform at 7 pm, followed by book presentations at 8 pm.

Karen Graves, Professor of Education at Denison University, presents her important new book titled, “And They Were Wonderful Teachers: Florida’s Purge of Gay and Lesbian Teachers”, that explores a pivotal moment in the history of education when Florida legislators sought to rid the schools of lesbian and gay teachers. The book was recently named a 2010 AESA Critics’ Choice winner.

Introducing Ms. Graves will be Jackie Blount from OSU, author of “Fit to Teach: Same-Sex Desire, Gender, and Schoolwork in the Twentieth Century”. This book was awarded Honorable Mention, 2006 Outstanding Book Award by the History of Education Society as well as a 2005 Critics’ Choice Award presented by the American Educational Studies Association.

A new 6-week Yoga Class begins on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Stonewall Columbus Center on High, 1160 N. High Street. The class meets each Saturday at 11:00 am upstairs in Studio One. $30 per person, $25 for Center Members.

This six week course is suitable for those who have never done yoga before to those who have some experience. It will introduce body awareness, basic yoga poses and their components, breath work and relaxation techniques. Students will discover newly developed strength, flexibility and mind/body awareness at their own level in a relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere. This class is most appropriate for those who can easily get up and down from the floor.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Questions? Call 614-299-7764 or email info@stonewallcolumbus.org

Basic and Intermediate Drum Workshops
Sunday August 29 and September 5 from 3-5pm at the Center on High

Instructor: B. Wahru Cleveland

Register for September 5th Class

Wahru will cover djembe’ and ashiko basic and intermediate techniques, hand positions for base, tone, slap, how to play the heartbeat bass drum (dun drum), timing, playing with balance, feeling the rhythm, how to play together, 4/4 and 6/8 drum beats, bell patterns, and finding a beat that fits when jamming. Though the focus is Afrocentric, participants will experience rhythm patterns that may be used in facilitated and freestyle circle drumming.

Participants are asked to register since class size is limited. Payments will only be taken at the class.