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		<title>Erie Gay News Headlines</title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bears Do Dinner #138 at Samurai Kitchen and Sushi]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Bears Do Dinner held its 138th meet-up for dinner on April 7 at Samurai Kitchen and Sushi, 2767 W 12th St, Erie, PA. The next Bears Do Dinner will be on Tuesday, May 12th, at McGarrey's Oakwood Cafe, 1624 W 38th St, Erie, PA.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enter to win Orbital Bebop!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Enter to win Orbital Bebop!. To enter the contest, fill out the form here between Tuesday, April 14, and Tuesday, May 5. Entrants are limited to US residents only and must be at least 18 years old]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[2nd Annual Great Cupcake Showdown! Fundraiser Brings Sweet Competition to Support Mental Health Awareness]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Erie, PA - [April 14, 2026]- &lt;em&gt;Journey: Healing Together&lt;/em&gt; is excited to announce our 2nd annual Cupcake Showdown, a deliciously fun fundraiser happening this May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. This friendly cupcake competition will bring together local bakers, businesses, and community members to raise awareness and funds for mental health initiatives. 2nd Annual Cupcake Showdown will be on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 12:30 to 3 PM, at 201 West 11th Street, Erie, PA 16501. &amp;nbsp;The attendance expected is 125 attendees. The &lt;strong&gt;Voting Entry Fee is $10 advance (group discounts available in advance), $15 at the door&lt;/strong&gt;]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NWPA Pride Alliance Announces 2026 "Make Waves" Season and Summer Event Lineup]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[ERIE, PA - April 13, 2026 - The NWPA Pride Alliance is officially announcing "Make Waves" as the theme for the 2026 Pride season. This summer, we are calling on the local LGBTQIA+ community to be visible and loud. Just taking up space creates a wave of change across Northwest Pennsylvania. And we want everyone to join us.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aging With Pride Coffee Hour Third Thursday of the Month]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aging with Pride (AWP) has recently started a monthly coffee hour. AWP has a needs assessment link, and one common thread was the need for a conversation group. The AWP Coffee Hour is at 1 PM on the third Thursday of each month at Werner Books at Liberty Plaza, 3608 Liberty St, Erie, PA. There is no set topic; it is open to the individuals who attend! Please feel free to join us! Our Needs Assessment Survey is on our website: www.agingwithprideerie.org. You are most welcome to fill it out by clicking on Survey.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[April G2H2 at The BrewErie at Union Station]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[G2H2 held its monthly get-together on April 3 at The BrewErie at Union Station, 123 W 14th St, Erie, PA The group usually gathers on the first Friday of each month. The next G2H2 will be on May 1 at El Amigo Mexican Grill, 333 State St, Erie, PA.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Erie Mayor Daria Devlin proclaims April 6 Central Outreach Erie Day]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[In recognition of National Public Health Week, Erie Mayor Daria Devlin presented Dalen Hooks, office manager of the Central Outreach Wellness Center, with an official proclamation declaring "Central Outreach Erie Day" in the city on April 6, 2026.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[My Son Killed Himself]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[from Michael Dale Kimmel of Life Beyond Therapy: Dear Michael: I am a 42-year-old bisexual woman whose 17-year-old son just killed himself. &nbsp;My husband, my girlfriend and I are all in shock; we didn't see it coming.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[NAMI Family-to-Family Starts April 13]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 9-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of individuals with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aging With Pride Dinner at Donato's with Erie Mayor Devlin and County Executive Vogel]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Aging with Pride hosts a monthly dinner social at various local restaurants. We had the pleasure of welcoming Erie County Executive Christina Vogel and Erie Mayor Daria Devlin to our March 26 dinner at Donato's. Each of them spoke about their plans for their time in office and answered questions from our group of 30 attendees. They each stressed the need for city and county governments to work together to build a better community. Both elected officials applaud the work of Aging with Pride and look forward to attending other events of our group. Why not join us at a future dinner? Contact Pete at 814.384.9785.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[NWLC: Ed Dept has "Absolutely No Basis" for Terminating Civil Agreements Protecting Trans Students]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Washington D.C. - March 6, 2026 - The Department of Education announced today it would rescind Title IX resolution agreements that protect students from harassment, discrimination, and hostile school environments. This action specifically targets trans, intersex, and nonbinary students.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[March Meadville Happy Hour]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[NW PA Pride Alliance held its Meadville Happy Hour on March 25, 2026, at Julian's Bar &amp; Grill, 299 Chestnut Street. Meadville Happy Hours will continue to be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Julian's. Erie Queer Happy Hour is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 PM at The Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th Street, Erie, PA.NW PA Pride Alliance held its Meadville Happy Hour on February 25, 2026, at Julian's Bar &amp; Grill, 299 Chestnut Street. Meadville Happy Hours will continue to be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Julian's. Erie Queer Happy Hour is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 PM at The Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th Street, Erie, PA.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lambda Legal Urges Appeals Court to Affirm Ruling Compelling Puerto Rico To Issue Accurate Birth Certificates to Nonbinary Puerto Ricans]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[(BOSTON, MA - Thursday, April 9, 2026) Lambda Legal and co-counsel Johanna Emmanuelli Huertas today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to affirm a lower court ruling finding that Puerto Rico's denial of birth certificates to nonbinary people congruent with their nonbinary identities violated the U.S. Constitution. Lambda Legal represents six nonbinary plaintiffs born in Puerto Rico in the appeal of their district court victory in their case challenging the denial of gender markers other than Male or Female on their Puerto Rican birth certificates.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Your Columbus Experience]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Columbus, Ohio is an amazing, surprising city with much to like for the LGBTQ traveler. Two great neighborhoods with tons of gay bars, great restaurants, fun hotels, and incredible attractions.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blane Dessy was much more than a great librarian]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Blane Dessy, 74, well-read and well-loved, entered into the great archive of the universe on March 14. Born in Pittsburgh, Blane received his Bachelor's in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master's in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He built libraries and the communities surrounding them at the local, state, and federal levels across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Washington, D.C.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enter to win The Rise of the Celestials!]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Enter to win&nbsp;The Rise of the Celestials! To enter the contest, fill out the form here between Tuesday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 28.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lambda Legal Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Greenlighting Ineffective and Harmful "Conversion Therapy" Practices]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[(Atlanta, GA, March 31, 2026) - The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down Colorado's ban on licensed mental health professionals' use of conversion therapy on minors. This discredited and harmful practice purports to "change" the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ+ people, but it is a well-documented source of long-lasting pain and trauma, especially for LGBTQ+ youth. Carl Charles, the Elayne Cassidy Nicholas Memorial Counsel for Trans and Nonbinary Rights, Lambda Legal, issued the following statement: "I know firsthand the long-lasting harms of conversion therapy, having been subjected to it when I was 15 years old. This practice did not change my sexual orientation or gender identity. Instead, it destroyed important relationships and created shame and fear that took time and effort to undo. For many survivors, it is a reverberating life-long harm.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Training Your Inner Puppy]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[from Michael Dale Kimmel of Life Beyond Therapy: Are you feeling lonely, scared or worried lately? Is the chaotic state of the world exacerbating those feelings?]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Third Annual Synjin Sheneman Memorial PRIDE Art Show Call for Submission]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Ashtabula Pride, Inc. and Darkroom Brewing Co. are proud to announce the third annual Synjin Sheneman Memorial PRIDE Art Show. This art exhibition celebrates pride, love, diversity, and equality.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Erie Queer Community Food Drive Returns May 9]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The Erie Queer Community will come together once again to support local families through&nbsp;a community food drive on Saturday, May 9. Central Outreach Wellness Center, located at 3104 State St, Erie, PA, will host the event and invite community members to donate non-perishable food items to help those in need.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Your Voice Matters: The LGBT Fund Community Conversation Coming in April]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[In January, the LGBT Fund of The Erie Community Foundation hosted an inspiring and productive community conversation. Attendees shared valuable feedback and expressed a desire for more frequent opportunities to connect and provide input. We're excited to announce&nbsp;our next Community Conversation on Monday, April 27 at Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie. During our last session, we shared insights from a successful listening tour, highlighting the priorities that matter most to our community: capacity, sustainability, safety, and connection.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Buffalo United Artists Proudly Presents The Laughing Troll Cafe]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Buffalo United Artists is proud to present the Western New York Premiere of the new satirical work from Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola, The Laughing Troll Cafe. The play will run&nbsp;April 10th through April 25th&nbsp;(Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. &amp; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.) at.&nbsp;Compass Performing Arts Center,&nbsp;545 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, New York 14222.&nbsp;The play is directed by Mike Doben and&nbsp;stars&nbsp;Sandra Roberts, Sabrina Kahwaty Garcia, Samuel Fesmire&nbsp;and&nbsp;Caitlin Colemanna. Tickets are 30.00 General Admission / $35.00 VIP Immersive Experience (Very Limited) at:&nbsp;https://thelaughingtrollcafe.eventbrite.com&nbsp;or&nbsp;www.buffalounitedartists.org, Ticket Purchases ar at the Theatre Box Office either by&nbsp;CASH or CREDIT.&nbsp;Student Tickets&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Industry Tickets&nbsp;please email:&nbsp;BuffaloBUA@gmail.com]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
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