Washington Balde - October 12, 2001

BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Lesbian and Gay Law Association has announced the formation of its Judicial Selections Committee to interview applicants for the Maryland courts at the trial and appellate levels, according to the organization. According to MLGLA chair Mark Scurti, this committee is the first of its kind in the state to screen applicants for both their quality and their sensitivity to the needs of the gay community. "It is our hope not only that we will see more and more judicial applicants who are sensitive to the needs of our communities, but that we shall someday see the appointment of openly gay lawyers to serve on the bench. We believe judicial temperament should include respect for and sensitivity to the impact of law on our communities," Scurti wrote in a statement. Judicial applicants who wish to interview with the MLGLA's Judicial Selections Committee should send e-mail with their contact information to MLGLA_JSC@yahoo.com. Attorneys interested in joining MLGLA should contact Scurti at (410) 244-0772 or e-mail mscurti@aol.com.

Concert raises $71,000 for AIDS organizations

WASHINGTON -- Foundry United Methodist Church's ninth annual Concert for Life was its most successful ever, raising nearly $71,000 for five AIDS service organizations. The concert, held Friday, Oct. 5, helped raise funds for Whitman-Walker Clinic's Max Robinson Center, Project CHAMP of Children's National Medical Center, Metro TeenAIDS, the Bethesda House Orphanage of Soweto, South Africa, and the African AIDS Commission of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. "We are so thrilled that many organizations and individuals from the Washington community stepped up to help their fellow citizens," D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), a co-chair of the event, said in a prepared statement. Foundry United Methodist Church is at 1500 16th St., NW.

STD Internet surveillance grant available from D.C.

WASHINGTON -- The District of Columbia Department of Health, Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases is currently seeking applicants to design, implement, and evaluate an assessment of Internet chat room activity in the Washington area as a means for establishing sexual contacts, according to the D.C. government. The target population for this program are the residents of Washington, particularly those who utilize Internet chat rooms as a way to initiate anonymous sexual contacts and those who arrange to meet in person at a planned site. The target population includes individuals of any sexual orientation, age, ethnic group, religion, sex, educational level, and occupation. A total of $75,000 in District funds is available on a competitive basis. To apply, pick up a request for application at 441 Fourth St., NW, Suite 400S, Washington, DC 20001. The deadline for submission is Nov. 5, 2001 at 5 p.m. For more information, call the Office of Research and Analysis, Competitive Service Division at (202) 727-7775.

Atlas cancels weekly events at Zei Club

WASHINGTON -- According to a press release distributed Thursday, Oct. 4, Atlas Events has canceled its weekly Saturday night "Whirld" events at Zei Club, effective immediately. Mark Lee, who founded and runs Atlas said the cancellation was "due to unexpected developments affecting the business operation of our host venue," and not because of lack of attendance or interest in the weekly gay men's dance party. "The venue has been re-evaluating its operation and we decided it is a good time to relocate," Lee said, adding that he currently has no plans to start a Saturday night event at another venue. The parties at Zei Club began on Friday nights this summer and moved to Saturday nights this month, and Lee said the crowd averaged around 500 to 600 people a night. "We appreciate the support and encouragement we've received and we look forward to offering new opportunities for celebration in our community," Lee said.

Health Center open for people with AIDS

WASHINGTON -- The Phoenix Health Center is providing services for D.C. residents with HIV/AIDS at the location of the former D.C. General Hospital, 1900 Massachusetts Ave., SE, in room 1242. The center, operated by Unity Health Care, is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The center provides primary medical and nursing care, social work case management, HIV testing and counseling, addiction counseling, and nutrition information, as well as other medical services. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in patients are accepted. Unity Health Care is a nonprofit organization operating since 1985. For more information about the Phoenix Health Center, call (202) 698-7590.

-- Staff reports

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