SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina News Notes Compiled by Q-Notes staff Radical Christians to stay in S.C. ANDERSON — The Anderson Independent Mail reported Jan. 4 that rumors an anti-gay, radically traditional and secessionist Christian group would be leav ing South Carolina are untrue. Speaking with Cory Burnell, leader of Christian Exodus, the Independent Mail repoited the organization is expanding into Iowa but will remain in Anderson. So far, 15 Christian Exodus fami lies have' moved into the area. The organiza tion’s goal is to move thousands of Christian families into Anderson, take control of the local and county governments and eventually work to gain a majority of seats in the South Carolina legislature. The organization’s plan of action reads, “ChristianExodus.org will continue this process until we’ve made enough of an impact statewide to put the General Assembly of die State in the hands of Christians who obey the federal and state constitutions regardless of court orders to the contrary^’ If successful in South Carolina and unable to persuade the federal'government to return to its Constitution, Christian Exodus would seek to secede the State of South Carolina from the Union. Local Gay Talk Radio Tune in every Sunday 10AM on Air America WOlC 1230 AM Or visit us online to listen: rainbowradiosc.com 520 8TH. fiV€. N. r'T~: MVRTL6 BeflCH, S.C. 843-448-1180 Weekends CRUIS6 PLfiV POOL DRNC6 OP6N DflILV RT 5 PM FOR COCHTflILS Happy Hour 5-8 Calendar MONDAYS Monday Nitht Madiiess with: Morgan Richards & Special Guest WEDNESDAYS Beach Blanket Bingo Hosted by Bimbos of the Beach THURSDAYS Customer Appreciation Night. Free pool! Pool Tournament at 11:30 pm, $50 Cash Prize Disco Diva Show at 12 Midnight FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Sal., January 12 C.L.A.W.S. Levi Leather Night Fri., Januan^ 18 Coti Collins, Vicki Williams Sat., January 19 Coti Collins. Vicki Williams Fri., January 25 Chocolate Sat., Januar\’ 26 Jasmine Muighri Karaoke Tuesday - 11 pm • Karaoke Sunday - 10 pm Thursday Nights - Evening with Briley at the Piano - 7-10 pm Tuesday, Wednesday. Thtirsday - No Cover (c.xtJuditig special iiolidays or events) TH€ HOneST DRNCe MUSIC ON THC BCfiCH UUITH D.J. MRCKCL For booking Information (female impersonotors/mole dancers) contact Ken @ 843-448-1180, lOam-lpm uuujuu. timeoutmbsc. com 12 JANUARY 12.2008 • Q-NOTES Center to open all day Thursdays COLUMBIA — Ryan \Yilson, the vice presi dent of the South Carolina Gay and Lesbian Pride Movement (SCGLPM) and a Q-Notes con tributing writer, has announced he will be working as SCGLPM’s development intern spring 2008. As a part of his duties, he will work at the Harriet Hancock Center at 1108 Woodrow St. one day per week. Starting Jan. 17, the center will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “My duties will include operating the Center, fund raising. Pride sponsorships, updating statewide resource listings and other projects which help promote SCGLPM and raise funds for the Center,” Wilson said. For more information email Wilson at prideinsc@yahoo.com. The Harriet Hancock Center can be reached at 803-771-7713. Director still sought COLUMBIA — Since August 2007, Outsmart in the Midlands has been searching for a new executive director. OutSmart is a non-profit organization that provides social, educational and support services to LGBTQ youth living in the Midlands. The director of OutSmart must be knowledgeable of the needs and interests of LGBTQ youth and have the energy, passion and experience to make an all volunteer organization work. This is a vol unteer position. Individuals interested should contact Dr. Lisa Lindley at info@outsmart.org or 803-777-7029. AFFA to host GLSEN’s Jennings CHARLESTON — The Alliance for Full Acceptance will co-host a special guest appearance by Winston-Salem, N.C. native Kevin Jennings (pictured), the founder and executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Jennings, author of “Mama’s Boy, Preacher’s Son: A Memoir of Growing Up, Coming Out and Changing America’s Schools,” will read excerpts from his memoir during the appear ance. He will also discuss his activism and work with GLSEN. Jennings has spent much of his adult life fighting for LGBT school age youth and LGBT teachers. As he writes in his book, “I loved learning. School, on the other hand, was a problem.” Jennings will speak Feb. 16,7 p.m. at the Spoleto Center at 14 George St. Upcoming meetings COLUMBIA — Two organizations have upcoming meetings. The South Carolina Equality Coalition will hold a statewide dele gates meeting on Jan. 19,2-4 p.m. SCGLPM will have a board meeting on Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. Coimnunity members are invited to attend and learn more about what SCGLPM is work ing on for 2008. Both organizations’ meetings wUl be held at the Harriet Hancock Commimity center at 1108 Woodrow St. Domestic violence support group N. CHARLESTON — Domestic violence crosses all barriers, even those of sexuality. A 2002 study by the National Institutes of Health showed that domestic violence between same- sex partners occurs in one-out-of-four cou ples. This is the same rate for abuse in hetero sexual relationships. Because of this. My Sister’s House, Inc. is assessing the need for a local support group for women and another possibly for men who are in abusive same-sex relationships. Free and confidential once-a-week meet ings would be held in a secure location with a trained facilitator to offer information and referrals. If the support group is of interest to you or someone you know, call Suzanne Pope or Joya Cleveland at 843-744-3242. If you are a trained facilitator, social worker or licensed therapist with experience working with the LGBTQ community, your assistance in plaiming meet ings and/or your time as a volunteer facilitator are needed. Call Sarah Baird at 843-576-0063 to get involved. I info: Announce your community event in SC News Notes, email: editor@q-notes.com or hx 704-S3I-I36I. MCC Metropolitan Community Church of the Upstate You - Come celebrate God with us in a loving, kind, affirming and accepting place where worship is our most important priority. Diversity is our Cod ... strength. All are welcome in God's house, regardless of Miraculous! gender, color, creed or religious background. ALWAYS! Metropolitan Community Church of the Upstate 151 W. Main St., Duncan, SC 29334 Telephone: 864.439.5080 • E-Mail: mccupstate(gbellsouth.net Founding Pastor: Rev. Donna Stroud, M.Dh. Sunday — Services at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm Choir Rehearsal at 3:45 pm each Sunday Wednesday Evening — Bible Study: 7:00 pm Directions From 1-85: Exit 63 (Duncan/Moore) toward Duncan. Co 2.8 miles. The church is on the left.