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July 2015
July 2015 - Issue 236
October 2003
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Erie Pride weekend pages 9-12
Erie Gay News
GEAE conducting survey
Greater Erie Alliance for Equality
In conjunction with the Edinboro University
Social Work Department, we are conducting a Needs
Assessment Survey for the greater Erie LGBT community. Your opinion and experiences (whether you
identify as LGBT or are a valued ally) are needed to help
us have an accurate understanding of what it is really
like for the LGBT community in the greater Erie area.
Please take 10 minutes to complete this survey. You can
find it online at www.greatereriealliance.com/survey or
at one of the many LGBT events taking place in our
area throughout the summer! Survey results will be used
to address the needs and service gaps identified in the
survey. For further information, you can contact Dr.
Hilary Copp at hcopp@edinboro.edu or Will Koehler,
LCSW at wkoehler@edinboro.edu .
Cochranton trans teen’s grad robe
accurately reflects gender
Info from Your Erie
COCHRANTON—Cochranton Area Junior
Senior High School graduate Tanner Hunter accespted
his high school diploma wearing the gown that represented his gender. The school originally denied Tanner’s
request to wear red, as the other male students would
be wearing.
But the request was granted, and on his June 5
graducation night, Tanner walked across the stage in
a red gown.
Link to the Your Erie news coverage of this story
from our website.
Pride Night at the Erie SeaWolves
from NW PA Pride Alliance
NWPA Pride is having a Pride Night at the Erie
Seawolves in Jerry Uht Park, 110 E 10th St, Erie PA
16501 on Wednesday, July 8. We will have our own
section and welcome any one to come out for a family
and friends night at the ball park! A portion of the
Matthew Robison at the 23rd Annual Pride Picnic on
June 6. Picnic recap on page 4, see photo gallery at www.
eriegaynews.com
Photo by Deb Spilko
ticket costs will go directly to NWPA Pride and help
us with future events. Tickets will be $9 and you must
get a voucher from NWPA Pride prior to purchasing
your ticket. Please note that this will also be a special
Wednesday Buck Night. If you have any questions
please contact Mike Mahler at President@nwpapride.
org. See you there!
NW PA Pride is now 501(C)(3)
from NW PA Pride Alliance
NW PA Pride Alliance has been determined
by the Internal Revenue Service to ahave 501(C)(3)
status. The effective date of exemption is May 30,
2015. Donations made to NW PA Pride are now tax
deductible. NW PA Pride wishes to thank our treasurer,
Alex Sphon, for completing the forms and handling the
submission for this.
In This Issue...
GEAE conducting survey.................................1
Cochranton trans teen’s grad robe accurately
reflects gender............................................1
Pride Night at the Erie SeaWolves...................1
NW PA Pride is now 501(C)(3).........................1
Invitation to 5th Annual Afternoon for Equality
July 19 ........................................................3
23rd Annual Erie Pride Picnic recap................4
Calendar............................................................6
Online Contests................................................11
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Invitation to 5th Annual Afternoon
for Equality July 19
from GEAE
The Greater Erie Alliance for Equality invites
you to participate in our 5th Annual Afternoon for
Equality on Sunday, July 19 at 21 La Rue Dix, 21 W
10th St, Erie PA.
Our main event is from 3–5 pm and includes live
music, a wine bar, and delicious catering from Sabella’s
for $50/person. For the first time, GEAE will be presenting an LGBT Community Progress Award to local
businesses who have worked tirelessly towards equality
in our community. GEAE President, Will Koehler, will
update us on the work that GEAE is doing to advance
equality in the Erie area with your support. There is
also a private reception from 2 -3 pm for Hosts and
Sponsors (starting at $100/hr).
Please visit our website at www.greatereriealliance.com to purchase tickets.
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23rd Annual Erie Pride Picnic recap
from NW PA Pride Alliance
NW PA Pride Alliance held the 23rd Annual Erie
Pride Picnic on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Rotary
Pavilion at Presque Isle State Park. About 230 people
total attended and enjoyed a day in the sun with great
food and friends old and new.
There was a tragic auto accident at about 8 AM
that morning near Beach 5. The 17 year old passenger
was killed and the 21 year old driver was seriously
injured. Access to the park was restricted/unavailable
for several hours and the start of the picnic had to be
delayed until 3 PM.
Staff and volunteers worked very hard to make
this a great event for all in probably the most challenging set of circumstances that a local Pride event has
faced yet. People who made the Pride Picnic happen
include Season Crannell, Chris Dye, Daniel Thomas,
Alex Sphon, Kelly Kidd, Melanie Shubitowski, Julie,
Kim and Andrea, Jodi, Gary Snyder, Jeremy Snyder,
Jeff Hill, Audrey, Johauna, the group of women who
helped free the U-Haul when it got stuck in sand, Matthew Robison, and Deb Spilko.
Info tables present included Americans United
for Separation of Church and State; NW PA; Crime
Victim Center of Erie County; Equality PA; Erie Atheists and Agnostics; Erie County Department of Health;
Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE), who are
conducting an LGBT community needs assessment
survey; Jamestown Pride Society; Lake Erie Counseling Associates; LBT Women of Erie; Mental Health
Association of NW PA; Pennsylvania Youth Congress,
Persad Center; PNC Bank; TransFamily of Erie Support
Group; and Whispering Lake Grove.
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Calendar
Detailed calendar listings in our online calendar
www.eriegaynews.com
“Live and Let Live” an LGBT AA meeting is every Sunday
at 7 PM at Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St,
Erie PA., For more info, contact Charlene Newport at (814)
504-1507 or cmn0626@gmail.com.
Jun 12-27 - Angels in America Part One: The Millennium Approaches Dramashop, Renaissance Centre, 2nd Fl. 1001 State Street, Erie PA dramashop.org/
Jun 24 (Wed) - J-Pride - LGBT Social Group meets
(Mental Health Assoc. in Chautauqua Co., 31 Water St.
Ste 7, Jamestown, NY) 6 PM. Contact: Steven Michael
Cobb. (716) 661-9044.
Jun 26 (Fri) - Lip Sync Competition (M & J’s Lounge,
124 Mercer St, Butler, PA ) (724) 602-8447. www.
facebook.com/MandJsLounge.
Jun 26 - 28 (Fri - Sun) - Construction Zone Weekend
- Amateur Strip Contest (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State
Rd, Angelica, NY) . (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.
Ride with
the #1 car
insurer in
Pennsylvania
Natalie Braddock, Agent
1338 East 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
Bus: 814-825-3186
natalie@nataliebraddock.com
With competitive rates and
personal service, it’s no wonder
more drivers trust State Farm .
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there.
CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7.
com. www.jonespond.com.
Jun 27 (Sat) - Cleveland Pride www.clevelandpride.
org
Jun 27 (Sat) - Underwear I - Boots & Boxers (Camp
Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA ) (724) 637-2402.
campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com.
Jun 27 (Sat) - TransFamily of Erie Support Group
meets (Mental Health Assoc. of NW PA, 1101 Peach
St, Erie, PA) 2-5 PM. Contact: Caitlyn Strohmeyer.
(814) 823-1969. caitlynxpress@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/TransfamilyOfErie.
Jun 27 (Sat) - Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA)
7 PM. Local transgender support group that provides
support and encouragement for both MTF and FTM
transgender individuals. Followed by dinner at a local
restaurant and dancing at The Zone (440) 265-8191.
shub1@suite224.net. eriesisters.ning.com/
Jun 27 (Sat) - Drag Show (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer
St, Butler, PA ) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.com/
MandJsLounge.
Jun 28 (Sun) - GEAE Celebrates! Drag Culture in
Erie (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA)
“The Greater Erie Alliance for Equality invites you
to our pre-Miss Erie Pageant event; 6-8pm at the
Zone. Join GEAE in celebrating the rich history of
drag culture and the important place they hold in the
LGBT rights movement. Come and meet the girls as
they prepare for the show. GEAE will provide food
from the Zodiac Dinor and the Zone will have the bar
open for full service (cash only). While you’re here, stay
for the excellent 2015 Miss Erie Pageant at 8:30pm!”
Jun 28 (Sun) - Miss Erie Pageant (Zone Dance Club,
133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 8:30 PM (814) 452-0125.
www.facebook.com/TheZoneDanceClub.
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Calendar
Jun 30 (Tue) - Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network
meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E Jefferson St, Butler PA, PA) 1 PM. (724) 287-7731. www.
facebook.com/ButlerLgbtqInterfaithNetwork.
Jul 1 (Wed) - LBT Women go to Sunset Music
Series (Presque Isle State Park, Beach 1, 3, Erie, PA )
6 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.
com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE.
Jul 1 (Wed) - The Table: Worship Gathering at
Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery 7PM We will meet
at the gazebo. www.thetableerie.com
Jul 2 - 5 (Thu - Sun) - Red, White & Boys - 300
Block Party (Jones Pond , 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY ) Book early, this weekend sells out. (585)
567-8100. www.jonespond.com.
Jul 3 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour)
(Location TBA) 6 PM - 8 PM. Facebook: G2H2/ERIE
Jul 3 (Fri) - Holiday Weekend Dance (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402.
campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com.
Jul 3 (Fri) - Independence Day Weekend - Dance
Friday and Saturday Night! (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@aol.
com. www.campdaviscampground.com.
SUMMER FUN AT THE POND!
Camper
Jason
• Just 2 1/2 hours from Erie
in Western NY!
• July 2-5 Fourth of July
Weekend, Independence Day
Party w/Free Food & Drinks,
T-Dance
• July 6-10 Vacation Week,
Getaway with 5 days of fun!
• July 17-19 Bears in the Woods,
Polar Bear White Party!
• July 31-Aug 2 Leather
Weekend, Mr. JP Leather
Contest
For complete event details,
reservations, maps & more, visit:
JonesPond.com
585-567-8100
25th Anniversary Season
There will be a Decision Day Rally at
7PM at the Erie County Courthouse,
140 W 6th St, Erie PA on whatever
day the Supreme Court hands down
their decision on marriage equality.
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Calendar
Jul 3 - 4 (Fri - Sat) - Rock Night Holiday weekend
(M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724)
602-8447. www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge.
Jul 4 (Sat) - Red, White and Blue Dance (Camp
Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402.
campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com.
Jul 5 (Sun) - PFLAG Butler meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E Jefferson St, Butler PA, PA)
Contact: Joshua Crawford. (724) 290-9674 president@
pflagbutler.com. www.pflagbutler.com/.
Jul 6 - 10 (Mon - Fri) - Vacation Week - Kicking
off summer with 5 days of fun (Jones Pond, 9835
Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) (585) 567-8100. info@
jonespond.com. www.jonespond.com.
Jul 7 (Tue) - LBT Women go to 8 Great Tuesdays
(Amphitheater at Liberty Park, Lawrence Pier, Erie,
PA) 6 - 9 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.porterie.org
Jul 8 (Wed) - Pride Night at the Erie Seawolves (Je
rry Uht Park, 110 E 10th St, Erie, PA) 7 PM. “We will
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have our own section and welcome any one to come
out for a family and friends night at the ball park! Portion of ticket costs go directly to NWPA Pride and
help us with future events. Tickets $9 and you must
get a voucher from NWPA Pride prior to purchasing
your ticket. This will also be a special Wednesday Buck
Night.” (814) 456-9833. www.nwpapride.org.
Jul 8 (Wed) - J-Pride - LGBT Social Group meets
(Mental Health Assoc. in Chautauqua Co., 31 Water
St. Ste 7, Jamestown, NY) 6 PM. Drive into the big
parking lot at the Gateway Center and drive to back
of the building to the smaller rear parking lot. Enter
there. Contact: Steven Michael Cobb. (716) 661-9044.
Jul 10 - 12 (Fri - Sun) - Illumination Weeken- Christmas in July (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park,
9835 Old State Rd, Angelica, NY) We are celebrating
Christmas early this year and lighting up the park to
celebrate 25 years of Jones Pond. (585) 567-8100.
info@jonespond.com. www.jonespond.com.
Jul 10 (Fri) - Boots and Shorts (M & J’s Lounge, 124
Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.
com/MandJsLounge.
Jul 11 (Sat) - Bare as You Dare! Party (Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402.
campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com.
Jul 11 (Sat) - LBT Women go to Greek Panegyri
Festival (Erie Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 West
Lake Road, Erie, PA) 12 PM. Contact: Kim (814)
314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/
LBTWOMENOFERIE.
Jul 11 (Sat) - Lip Sync Competition (M & J’s Lounge,
124 Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge.
Jul 12 (Sun) - Jamestown Pride Society Community Picnic 1pm at Allen Park, Jamestown, NY.
Bring a dish to pass and non-perishable item for the
St Susan’s Center.
Jul 12 (Sun) - LBT Women meets (Brew Ha Ha at
the Colony, 2612 W 8th St, Erie, PA) 12 PM. Meets
2nd Sunday of the month at noon at Brew Ha Ha.
(814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. https://www.
facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE.
Jul 13 (Mon) - Deadline for Erie Gay News August 2015 print edition (Erie Gay News, 1115 W
7th St, Erie, PA 16502-1105) Please have all articles,
ads, and submissions in by this date. This issue will
be released the evening of July 21. For a complete
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Calendar
list of upcoming deadlines and release dates, check
the print edition schedule at www.eriegaynews.com/
printedition/deadlineschedule.php Contact: Michael
Mahler. (814) 456-9833. info@eriegaynews.com. www.
eriegaynews.com.
Jul 13 (Mon) - PFLAG Erie/Crawford County
meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie,
7180 Perry Highway, Erie, PA) 7 PM. Support group
for parents, friends and families of gay, lesbian and
transgendered people. Meets 2nd Monday of each
month from 7 to 8:30 PM at Unitarian-Universalist
Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy Erie PA. Also
meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at Stone
United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St. Meadville,
PA. Contact: Alex Sphon. (814) 367-3311. pflag.erie.
crawford@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/pages/
PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/1.
Jul 14 (Tue) - LBT Women go to 8 Great Tuesdays
(Amphitheater at Liberty Park, Lawrence Pier, Erie,
PA) 6 - 9 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.porterie.org
Jul 14 (Tue) - Youngstown PFLAG meets (St. John’s
Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH)
6:30pm. www.youngstownpflag.org
Jul 15 (Wed) - Bears Do Dinner (Pineapple Eddie
Southern Bistro, 1402 W 10th St, Erie, PA) 6:30 PM.
Join the Bears for a casual food and fun! Dinner is on
your own. Contact: Gary (814) 446-2327. (814) 4540700. www.drenchedfur.com.
Jul 15 (Wed) - LBT Women go to Sunset Music
Series (Presque Isle State Park, Beach 1, Erie, ) 6 PM.
Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com.
www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.
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presqueisle.org/.
Jul 15 (Wed) - The Table: Worship Gathering at
Sunset Beach on Presque Isle (weather-permitting).
7PM “If it is raining, we will meet at 3176 W. 41st
Street instead.” www.thetableerie.com
Jul 17 (Fri) - Country Night (M & J’s Lounge, 124
Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.
com/MandJsLounge.
Jul 17 - 19 (Fri - Sun) - Bear Weekend - Bears in
the Woods & Polar Bear White Party (Jones Pond
Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica,
NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www.
jonespond.com.
Jul 17 - 18 (Fri - Sat) - Island Heat Weekend (Zone
Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) (814) 4520125. TheZoneDanceClub@aol.com. https://www.
facebook.com/TheZoneDanceClub.
Jul 18 (Sat) - Hag Drag Night (M & J’s Lounge, 124
Mercer St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.
com/MandJsLounge.
Jul 18 (Sat) - Underwear II - Jockstraps Weekend
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(Camp Davis, 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724)
637-2402. campd@aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com.
Jul 19 (Sun) - Greater Erie Alliance for Equality
(GEAE) 5th Annual Afternoon for Equality (21
La Rue Dix, 21 W 10th St, Erie, PA) (866) 229-1974.
GEAEinfo@gmail.com. greatereriealliance.com/.
venue web site www.21laruedix.com/.
Jul 19 (Sun) - PFLAG Butler Annual Rainbow
Community Picnic (Alameda Park Shelter #3, 184
Alameda Park Rd, Butler, PA ) 1 - 5 PM. Free hamburgers and hot dog, bring a dish to share, non-alcohol
event. (724) 290-9674 . president@pflagbutler.com.
www.pflagbutler.com/.
Jul 19 (Sun) - FACE Drag Show (Zone Dance Club,
133 W 18th St, Erie, PA) 11 PM. “Great entertainment with all of your favorite drag queens, new drag
queens and special guests” 3814) 452-0125. www.
thezonedanceclub.com/.
Jul 20-31 - Pittsburgh Black Pride www.pittsburghblackpride.org/
Jul 21 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution
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Jul 21 (Tue) - LBT Women go to 8 Great Tuesdays
(Amphitheater at Liberty Park, Lawrence Pier, Erie, PA)
6 - 9 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@
aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE.
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Jul 22 (Wed) - J-Pride - LGBT Social Group meets
(Mental Health Assoc. in Chautauqua Co., 31 Water
St. Ste 7, Jamestown, NY) 6 PM. Drive into the big
parking lot at the Gateway Center and drive to back of
the building to the smaller rear parking lot. You’ll see a
bright light over door 14. Enter there. Contact: Steven
Michael Cobb. (716) 661-9044.
Jul 22 (Wed) Theology on Tap at Schickalay’s (2860
W. 6th Street) 7PM www.thetableerie.com
Jul 24 - 26 (Fri - Sun) - Summer Beach Party- 600
Block Party (Jones Pond, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica,
NY) at the Pond! (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.
com. www.jonespond.com.
Jul 24 (Fri) - Beer Pong (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer
St, Butler, PA) (724) 602-8447. www.facebook.com/
MandJsLounge.
Jul 25 (Sat) - Christmas in July (Camp Davis, 311
Redbrush Rd, Boyers, PA) (724) 637-2402. campd@
aol.com. www.campdaviscampground.com.
Jul 25 (Sat) - TransFamily of Erie Support Group
meets (Mental Health Assoc. of NW PA, 1101 Peach St,
Erie, PA) 2-5 PM. Support group for transgender, gender non-conforming, gender-questioning, and intersex
people and their loved ones in Erie Co. region. Contact:
Caitlyn Strohmeyer. (814) 823-1969. caitlynxpress@
gmail.com. www.facebook.com/TransfamilyOfErie.
Jul 25 (Sat) - Erie Sisters meets (Unitarian-Universalist
Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA) 7 PM.
Erie Sisters is a local transgender support group that
provides support and encouragement for both MTF
and FTM transgender individuals. Followed by dinner
at a local restaurant and dancing at The Zone Dance
Club. (440) 265-8191. shub1@suite224.net. eriesisters.
ning.com/
Jul 25 (Sat) - Drag Show (M & J’s Lounge, 124 Mercer
St, Butler, PA) www.facebook.com/MandJsLounge.
Jul 25 - Jamestown Pride Society Party Jamestown
Savings Bank Ice Arena , Jsmestown NY $5 10pm-2pm
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All ages. www.jamestownpride.com
Jul 26 The Table: Field Trip to Lilydale. “Watch the
website (www.thetableerie.com) or like our Facebook
page for details as the day approaches!”
Jul 28 (Tue) - Butler LGBTQ Interfaith Network
meets (Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E Jefferson St, Butler PA, PA) 1 PM. (724) 287-7731. www.
facebook.com/ButlerLgbtqInterfaithNetwork.
Jul 28 (Tue) - LBT Women go to 8 Great Tuesdays
(Amphitheater at Liberty Park, Lawrence Pier, Erie,
PA) 6 - 9 PM. Contact: Kim (814) 314-9512. ErieBeans@aol.com. www.facebook.com/LBTWOMENOFERIE. www.porterie.org
Jul 28 (Tue) - PFLAG Meeting in Meadville (Stone
United Methodist Church, 956 S Main St, Meadville,
PA) 7 PM. The meeting is co-sponsored by Stone
United Methodist Church and Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville. (814) 724-6736 sroncola@
allegheny.edu (Stone UMC). www.facebook.com/
pages/PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/1.
Jul 31 - Aug 2 (Fri - Sun) - Leather Weekend - Mr.
Jones Pond Leather Contest (Jones Pond Campground & RV Park, 9835 Old State Rd, Angelica,
NY) (585) 567-8100. info@jonespond.com. www.
jonespond.com.
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the Sheraton Erie Bayfront presents
Christmas in July
Book your holiday party with us by
August 30, 2015
and choose three complimentary amenities from the list below.
- Complimentary parking for all attendees
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