rlow 1"ra1l the center
We official.ly openedMay 25th with a pot-luck dinner attended by about 35 people OJrhours are frcrn1 p.m. to 11 p.m.,ex-
tending tornidm.stlt or later ooweek-ends. 'lhe day is broken into two5hourshifts for sta1'f1ng purposes. Staff people who are willing tomake a sincere ccmnittrrent are still needed.
We are starting out as a drop-in,social. center,errphasizing a haney atmosphere and friendly surroundings. Ameeting rocmon the second noor is nearing canpletioo and willbe open to groups throu!!tloutthe canrrunity. It will have thick carpeting throw pillows,and no 'furniture'. it may be reservedbut notmore than four weeks in advance.
If you haven't beenby yet,please stop in and look us over,leaving your suggestions carmmts and ctl11)la1nts. we are open
SOOND ROOM
Agroup of interested persons is puttingtoe,ether a sound studio in a small roanin thebasement of the center. The purpose of the studio is to provide the facilities to recordmusic,make master tapes forf!!JY' radio programs,and to provide a sound source for the various roans in the center.
The facility will be open to allinterested persons, withthe prov1sio that they know orbewillingto leam proper operatioo orthe equipment. Priority use will be given to those projects relating directly to the Gay Camrunity andthe media (i.e. radio shows,spot ads, etc.).
The studio is being assernb'led rroma limited amount of equipment which has been donated to the center,and with borrowed equipment. Persons willing to loan or donate equipmentare urged to do so. People interested in this project should contactShan,Mike,or Paul throu!!tl the center atEA2-2000.
WENEEDYOORRESPONSE
Wehave a truckandtheenergy to pick-up any and all or the following needs. So if you can help out,please give us acall.
HCY!''1000NEEDS: addingmach1ne, rugs, throwpillows orjustpillows,materials for a child care area (i.e.,toys, small chairs and desks,giimes,etc.), stereo speakers,plants, ofnceequipipent andsupplies,a fewtable lamps andfloor lamps,rugs, f!13Y newspapers, books,magazines,etc.,asubscription to the·P.I: orTimes (see if you got one or themlaying around in yourbasement),draw curtainrods.
OI'HERNEEDS: ping-pa,gtable,anything and everythingto setup a smallcortee shop,freezer,refrigerator,� stove, 8 barstools,woridngtypewriter, soap and toilet paper,waste cans, coffee,outsidegardening work.
People have respaxled verywell so far and wehavemanagedto accllllUlate most of our t\lnlishings for the price of atank of l9lS for the truck. We hope you can help us outwith our dwindiling'want' list. 'lllanks.
PHOI'OGRAPHYANDDARKROCM
There 1s aloognarI'Ol'Ikitchen oothe second floor which could be worked into a very nice darkroan, Thereis a def'inite po331b1l1ty to oct up nphotogro.peyoouree in the center and develop a shareddarkroanfacility.
The twomain needswouldbe fora good print dryer and a goodenlarger. If saneooe is abletodonate orloan these itwouldrequireminimal. effort to bring togetherthe othernecessaryequ1p,ient. Iranyooe can get us developing tanks timers,dari<roanUstits; trays. paper• andchemicalsor other materialll itwould be greatly apprec;tated.
If you are interested 1n getting involved with setting up th1S program. or are interested1n learning skills or shar1J18 skills,cootactJimArnold at the center.
