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7/5

Buffalo Bulldogs. 10pm. Monthly meeting at Ms. Kitty’s.

7/7

Buffalo Community of the Holy Spirit. 6-7pm. Eucharist (Communion Service, Mass) Open to everyone. Half hour social after. Pride Center of WNY, 18 Trinity Place (852-PRIDE).

7/8

Pride in Action Coalition Team Meeting. 7pm. The Empire State Pride Agenda, New York’s statewide LGBTQ civil rights and advocacy organization, will once again be hosting monthly meetings at the Pride Center of Western New York. Effective July 8, Pride in Action Coalition Team meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30pm in the community room. Each month updates will be provided on both the local and statewide work to win equality and justice for LGBTQ New Yorkers and our families. New members are always welcome! Contact WNY Field Organizer Todd Plank to learn how you can put your Pride into Action and make an IMPACT! Tel: (w) 585.271.2420; (c) 585.278.4190; email: tplank@prideagenda.org; www.prideagenda.org. Pride Center of WNY, 18 Trinity Place (852-PRIDE).

RECURRING EVENTS

Buffalo Community of the Holy Spirit Worship Service. Mondays, 6pm. Intimate Eucharist (communion service, mass) Social hour afterwards. Pride Center of WNY, 18 Trinity Place (852-PRIDE).

Free HIV & STD/STI Testing. Pride Center of WNY, MOCHA Project, AIDS Community Services and Erie Co. Department of Health offer free testing. Contact www.pridecenterwny.org or 852-PRIDE for dates and times.

Life Changes LGBT Social Group. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Pride Center of WNY, 18 Trinity Place (852-PRIDE).

LGBT Affirmative Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Mon, Wed, 8pm; Fri, 8pm. Pride Center of WNY, 18 Trinity Place (852-PRIDE).

LGBT Affirmative Overeaters Anonymous meetings. Thu, 5:45-6:45pm. Pride Center of WNY, 18 Trinity Place (852-PRIDE).