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by Miss Priscilla Pride

Spring Ahead/Fall Back-
So by now all of you who showed up late for meetings since October 28^th should realize that your clocks have to be moved back one hour! OOPS! That's right, it's that time of year - FALL. The leaves turning colors, russets/gold and burnt orange; pumpkin and apple picking; Turkey Day coming around the corner with Christmas right behind! Party after party, spreading some holiday cheer! It's that time of year when all bad girls and boys buy their wardrobes from that Specialty House -- Rubbermaid. They don't just make food containers you know! They have a faboo line of clothes made with elastic that helps us out with those extra holiday pounds. Look for their catalog in your local supermarkets. It's simply divine.

Priscilla is saddened to report that LIGALY's Adult Prom has been postponed from November 3^rd to some time next year. I must say the buzz about this event spread across the Island but apparently our community just could not think of Prom in the fall. Priscilla does send lots of hugs and kisses to those involved in LIGALY's events: David, Robert, Yvonne, Lenore, Joe, Keith, Louis and the Board. Your tireless work for Long Island GLBT youth is much appreciated. How about a combined Prom with the kids and make it an alcohol-free event? Please fellow GLBTs, think about it! Come on. Must we have a cocktail at every event? If so, what about some VIRGIN concoctions... sometimes the illusion is more promising than the real thing! LIGALY, think it over! The Candle Light Vigil, held October 12^th, honoring Coming Out Day and in memory of those lost in the September 11^th tragedy was heartwarming and beautiful. I was heartened to see members from GALFOLI, Jim Coppola and Barry Jones, Jim Pizzo from GALFOLI and The Long Island Pride Parade Committee. Jim gave a touching speech, as did State Assemblyman Philip Boyle. About 100 GLBT youth and adults attended. It was great seeing Maxine Postal, who arrived after the vigil but still found time to come and greet the GLBT youth at the LIGALY offices!

You go Maxine, girl! She is up for re-election this November as Suffolk County Legislator for the 15^th District. This district includes Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, North Amityville, parts of Amityville Village, Copiague, North Lindenhurst, West Babylon, North Babylon, and the portion of Farmingdale that lies in Suffolk County. So no excuses get up and vote for this worthy candidate. Maxine and I spend many a “Day of Beauty” together and I can tell you all that she is beauteous both inside and out! What a devoted gal to our Long Island GLBT community she is!

Expect to see Maxine Postal and Jon Cooper at The Long Island Pride Parade Committee's 6^th Annual Winter Ball. That's right ladies and gentlemen; it's that time of year. Winter Chic is the dress code for this fabulous event. The committee expects over 500 people to attend Sunday -- December 2^nd, at The West Lake Inn, Patchogue. The evening runs from 6:30 PM to Midnight and features a Cocktail Hour, Sit Down Dinner, Dessert, and Dancing to Spinning by DJ DENISE of Twisted Dee Productions! This is the affair of the season for the past 5 years and anyone who is anyone attends. The cost of the evening is $60 per person, Cash Bar. Advance Sale Tickets ONLY! Hint: I hear tell that the easiest way to guarantee you sit with your group is select a team leader and have that organized person send in your ticket order. We all know there is one amongst our sphere of influence who is SOOO anal retentive that loves to plan our groups' events! See you at the Ball...hhhmmm...I wonder who will be my prince at the stroke of midnight???

I mentioned Jon Cooper before, another important friend of our Long Island GLBT community up for re-election. He is running again for the 18^th District's Suffolk County Legislator. His district encompasses the northern portion of Huntington Township. VOTE... VOTE... VOTE! We can make a difference. The Suffolk County Board of Elections can be reached at (631) 852-4500 and the Nassau County Board of Elections phone number is (516) 571-2411. Call them to find out where you should vote in your district on Tuesday, November 6^th from 6 AM to 9 PM. Remember to wear a smart RED, WHITE and BLUE ensemble, I have mine already picked out. It's the signature multi-layered pants suit from the House of PROUDA (recently split from PRADA in a bitter dispute. I hear tell the catfight/split was over the use of colors. See PRADA loves Black but PROUDA is into mutli-colors, you go boys and girls!).

I recently met several candidates running for office at the Community House of Long Island (CHOLI) event, “Meet The Candidates.” CHOLI hosts so many wonderful events each season. They just had their COMING OUT DANCE on October 10^th at the Historical Thatched Cottage. CHOLI's Board outdid themselves once again. About 150+ attended an evening filled with dining, dancing and awards. The festivities was a fabulous tribute to National Coming Out Day and the awards honored the bars and many worthy friends who work hard for our community. They established the Robert M. Jackson Award for Community Service and its first recipient, Rob Jackson, blushed when I congratulated him. Rob works hard for many organizations he donates his time, yet his work for CHOLI since its inception has been tireless! Priscilla sends a big, juicy, wet kiss your way Rob. You go boy! I hear tell that Rob was serenaded that evening by one of the CHOLI board members... do we have a rising star amongst us???? Today... CHOLI! Tomorrow... BROADWAY! Speaking of Broadway... CHOLI is hosting a Broadway By The Bay event on Monday, November 19^th. Jekyll & Hyde star Christiane Noll will perform. She is simply too divine. I saw her on Broadway, in Carousel at the Paper Mill Playhouse in NJ and have some of her CDs. She is too, too fabulous to miss. The event is at The Historical Thatched Cottage once again and ticket information is available on CHOLI's web site.

Once again, CHOLI Board member and devoted friend to the LI GLBT community Ralph Colamussi opened The Historical Thatched Cottage doors to a LI GLBT community event. Ralph, owner of the facility, is a treasure these past few years. Our community events at The Historical Thatched Cottage have been nothing short of tres chic!!! We love Ralph and his staff and Priscilla says Thank You on behalf of us all! Ralph recently catered the Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Sunday Brunch and also donated breakfast goodies to the hard working Parade Committee members on site at Heckscher Park. I hear tell he made Jim Pizzo weep, no small feat young man! LET'S HEAR IT FOR RALPH... HIP, HIP HOORAY! Smooches doll face!

I mentioned GALFOLI before and want to update all of you with their Dock of the Bay 2001 news! This year's event netted close to $30,000. Their Board also has hard working men and women tirelessly working for our community. The money raised is available to LI GLBT 501 c 3 organizations that meet the guidelines listed on GALFOLI's website. As a matter of fact, go their site: www.galfoli.org and see how your organization might be eligible for a grant. GALFOLI is also one of the many worthy Long Island community groups that could use your help in organizing their events.

That's right kiddies; it is our responsibility to make sure our PRIDE Heritage marches on for future generations. So tape that Ally chick's show or watch MUST SEE TV NIGHT in reruns and get out and volunteer for one of the many groups mentioned in this entire article. You can call The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard at their new number (631) 665-3700 to obtain other worthy groups' phone numbers.

One final note: Priscilla will be spotlighting a bartender in each issue. My premiere hottie/cutie is Peter from CLUB 608 and The Bunkhouse. He rotates week to week on Tuesdays and Saturdays at both places and girls he makes some mean drinks. I hear tell that he cracks a smile at the drop of hat. I know that smile well, but that's not all he drops at a hat...catch my drift...WHAT, I meant those tips in his basket, er I mean bucket...get those minds out of the gutter. Better yet get out there and visit him soon at CLUB 608 or The Bunkhouse and you are promised a fabulous night out! Thanksgiving is coming so share a holiday drink with this welcomed addition to the Long Island GLBT bar scene! Priscilla loves you Peter! Kiss, Kiss!

TaTa for now sweeties!

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