This is a MEMBERS ONLY planning meeting. The meeting will focus on various upcoming CMBC events and projects. All Board of Directors are required to attend. This is your chance to get involved and voice your concerns about CMBC and help us become bigger and better.

Come share your concerns and ideas! We need your hands, hearts and minds. Light refreshments will be served. So please join us.

For additional information:
* contact Rick, Core Coordinator * call 508 277-8293 * email benoit8@charter.net * Directions, Map Quest!

Bring a friend and join us for another great GBBC Women's Business Network meeting at Bar Lola in the Back Bay. Enjoy the opportunity to make new business contacts! Free for CMBC members. $10 for Guests.

For more information contact Brenda Gailhouse, GBBC President, at 617-686-3114.

Bar Lola is located in the Back Bay, Corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Dartmouth St.

For additional information:
* contact Brenda Gailhouse, President, GBBC * call 617-686-3114 * email Brenda.Gailhouse@nemoves.com * visit Greater Boston Business Council!

Lisa Martin swings into town and into our hearts with her personal touch of the North Hampton sound! Starting at 7:00 PM

For additional information:
* contact John or Billy * call 508-765-5520 * email WEBolster@msn.com * visit http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/!

FREE MOVIE!!

A documentary with a STRONG WORCESTER presence!!! Shown recently on Showtime Cable, filmmaker Henry Corra chronicles the battle over gay marriage in Massachusetts by charting the journey of seven gay and lesbian couples including Worcester's Al and Keith Toney. Join us for a night of friendship and a great movie!

FREE ADMISSION and FREE REFRESHMENTS! ALL ARE WELCOME.

For additional information:
* contact Paul * email paul@mcparlandrealty.com * visit http://www.uuworcester.org/!

After the success of April's "30 Business Cards" Night, CMBC is taking the WORK out of netWORKing with our "DEAL or NO DEAL" Night! Join us on Tuesday, May 16th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm to play our version of the hit show, DEAL or No DEAL! Win Prizes or maybe walk away with nothing...it's up to YOU! It's easy to network and fun...so join us. ALL are welcomed.

For additional information:
* contact Nanci Bishop, CMBC Network Coordinator * email nanci@omegamortgage.com

Greater Worcester Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians And Gays (PFLAG), Bisexual and Transgender People, meets the third Wednesday of the month. PFLAG provides a safe and confidential environment for GLBT members during their journey to coming out. Meetings are also for parents when they start their journey when their son or daughter is coming out by providing a safe and constructive environment to share, talk, listen, learn and receive support.

For additional information:
* contact Jenn Britt-Kelly, Director * call 617-710-8477 * email pflagworcester@iname.com * visit http://www.pflagworcester.org/!

Marybeth Gunning at 7:00 PM. Loveable and local. Worcester girl, MBG drags her piano and guitar to the SCR Cafe for another intimate performance.

For additional information:
* contact Billy or John * call 508-765-5520 * email WEBolster@msn.com * visit http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/!

Author Sue Tryba will be meeting her fans and signing copies of her new children's book "Mom, How do I know if a Secret Should Not be a Secret...?"

For additional information:
* contact John or Billy * call 508-765-5520 * email WEBolster@msn.com * visit http://http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/!

The 2006 Business Expo Committee meeting will be held at the home of Tim Corrinet. The meeting will focus on the continued development plan for a successful event. Come share your insights and ideas! We need your hands, hearts and minds. All CMBC members are welcome to be part of this committee. Light food will be served.

For additional information:
* contact Tim Corrinet, Expo Coordinator * call 508 631-4010 * email t_corrin@yahoo.com

CABBITHA returns. Cabbie and Shane return to Southbridge for another night of off beat humor and on beat music!!! Starting at 7:00 pm.

For additional information:
* contact John or Billy * call 508-765-5520 * email WEBolster@msn.com * visit http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/!

Native Raianne Richards brings her personal acoustic sound to the SCR Cafe for the evening. Grab a latte and listen for a spell. Starting at 7:00 pm.

For additional information:
* contact John or Billy * call 508-765-5520 * email WEBolster@msn.com * visit http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/!

The Bridge of Central Massachusetts is proud to solicit nominations for our Safe Homes People of Courage Awards for 2006. These awards will honor and recognize gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender individuals and their allies living and/or working in Central Massachusetts.

The awards will be presented to men, women and youth who have demonstrated leadership, commitment and courage, promoting equal rights for all in their professions and the community.

For additional information:
* contact Tina * call 508 755-0333 * email tinaw@thebridgecm.org * Download Nomination Form! * Download Courage Project!

Local band Solace Harbor lightens up the night with their friends and fans at the SCR Cafe starting at 7:00.

For additional information:
* contact John or Billy * call 508-765-5520 * email WEBolster@msn.com * visit http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/!

This is a MEMBERS ONLY planning meeting. The meeting will focus on various upcoming CMBC events and projects. All Board of Directors are required to attend. This is your chance to get involved and voice your concerns about CMBC and help us become bigger and better.

Come share your concerns and ideas! We need your hands, hearts and minds. Light refreshments will be served. So please join us.

For additional information:
* contact Rick, Core Coordinator * call 508 277-8293 * email benoit8@charter.net

John and Elise perform at 7:00. This dynamic duo will entertain you all evening...or we boot 'em by 10!!!

For additional information:
* contact John or Billy * call 508-765-5520 * email WEBolster@msn.com * visit http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/!

All members are welcome as are their business guests - so please join us.

For additional information:
* contact Nanci Bishop, CMBC Network Coordinator * email nanci@omegamortgage.com

Pride in Ourselves. Pride in Our Community. Pride in Southbridge. A Fundraiser and Awareness-raiser Featuring....

Guest Speaker Author Gregory Maguire (Wicked) Wizard of Oz Movie Memorabilia Exhibit with Narrator Dee Michel Live Musical Entertainment featuring Owen Plant and Patti Derosa Wine and Hors d?Oeuvre Reception Silent Auction* GLBT History Exhibit (on display for the entire month of June) GLBT Friendly Mini-Business Expo** After-Event Party at the Vienna Inn and Restaurant The fun starts at 6:00 PM at the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge. Speaker entry: no charge. Reception (starting at 7:00 pm) and After- Event Party tickets $25. For more information, contact the Jacob Edwards Library at 508 764-5426 or Billy Bolster at 508-765-5520.

Sponsored by: Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library Sturbridge Coffee Roasters The Vienna Inn and Restaurant

For additional information:
* contact Billy Bolster * call 508-765-5520 * Download Wicked in Southbridge!

Marc Douglas Berardo - a new comer to the cafe, Come on down an sit a spell while Marc mesmerizes us with his great musicianship.

For additional information:
* contact John or Billy * call 508-765-5520 * email WEBolster@msn.com * visit http://www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com/!

Greater Worcester Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians And Gays (PFLAG), Bisexual and Transgender People, meets the third Wednesday of the month. PFLAG provides a safe and confidential environment for GLBT members during their journey to coming out. Meetings are also for parents when they start their journey when their son or daughter is coming out by providing a safe and constructive environment to share, talk, listen, learn and receive support.

For additional information:
* contact Jenn Britt-Kelly, Director * call 617-710-8477 * email pflagworcester@iname.com * visit http://www.pflagworcester.org/!

All CMBC members are welcome to be part of this great event. More information will be posted in the future so please check back often to learn more! For information, please contact Tim Corrinet at t_corrin@yahoo.com or Expo2006@cmbconline.com.

For additional information:
* contact Tim Corrinet, Expo Coordinator * email t_corrin@yahoo.com

From October 27-29, this joint conference for bisexual/pansexual, trans/genderqueer, intersex people and the friends, family and allies of GLBTIQ persons. We'll foster community, educate ourselves, and fight societal sex, gender and sexuality boundaries.

For additional information, contact Roberta Barry of PFLAG at 603-352-6854 or barry29@ne.rr.com. Print the flyer and pass it on!

For additional information:
* contact Lisa Jacobs, (TBC) * call 860-280-6701 * visit http://www.transcendingboundaries.org/! * Download Flyer!