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SOUTHERN VOICE » DECEMBER 29/1994 COMMUNITY Progressive Network plans for '95 by DEVON CLAYTON With the opening of the 1995 legislative session just around the corner, Atlantans interested in politics are invited to join The Pro gressive Network. Formed in September by state Sen. Ron Slotin, the group meets informally on the first Wednesday of every other month to exchange ideas, announce events, and meet candidates for office. The next meeting is Jan. 4 at Manuel's Tav ern, 602 N. Highland Ave., at 6:30 p.m. "I get a lot of calls from people asking, 'How pan I get more in volved?"' explains Slotin. "So I set up the Progressive Network. We give out information on cam paigns, let people know how they can get involved. At our meetings different groups make announce ments about what they're up to, candidates present their views. It's a good exchange." Slotin says the group offers a State Senator Ron Slotin forum for progressive-minded people both gay and straight to take constructive action, and even a springboard for those eyeing public office themselves. "The radical right has done a good job of organizing," Slotin points out. "Instead of complaining about what some of them are doing, why not join a group that is doing something?" Hotlanta basketball cranks up by RICHY HOWARD nizer - f We would llke t0 travel 1 to at least one tournament a College basketball has League play at North Druid cranked up again, and it's that Hills Methodist Church is open time of year when the Hotlanta to all interested players—gay Basketball League starts to and straight, male and female, bring in its largest crowds. The Cost is $3 or $4 per night, de league has open play on Tues- pending on turnout, and play day nights at North Druid Hills begins at 8:30 p.m. Methodist Church on Ponce de Leon and Briarcliff. Other sports news The competition is full- On Thursday, Dec. 15, the court, and those who haven't Hotlanta Volleyball Association played in a while should expect held the finals of their double a tough workout—full court elimination tournament to de means fast break after fast termine the 1994 league cham- break. Players shoot for teams pions. The play concluded a sec- and then play five on five, al- ond week of tournament play at temating in other teams of five. the Atlanta campus of Mercer The league averages 10-15 play- University, ers a week but pulls in larger This year's HVA champions crowds this time of year. are Rex's Pecs in the Triangle Di- The Hotlanta league is gear- vision (most difficult), Keith's ing up for a tournament in Chi- Chiefs (Lambda Division), and cago in February. "Our first Hal's Pals (Rainbow Division), tournament was in New York The league will have open [during Gay Games IV]," says play on Thursdays until league Eddie Vanison, a league orga- play begins again in January. ATLANTA Teaching CHURCH the OF Science RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Find a God who believes in you —just as you are. of Mind Find a church that welcomes you —just as you are. Dr. Kennedy Shultz, Pastor Come to the Atlanta Church of Religious Science Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Richard H. Rich Auditorium, 1280 Peachtree St. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. 52 Executive Park South #003 636-4567 Starting Thursday, January 19, Kennedy Shultz is teaching a new ten week class that will show you how to change your life. “Making Sense Out of Scripture” “The truth of scripture—what it really means—is good news for all people. It is also highly practical information for creating the best out of the least.” Kennedy Shultz Mornings at 11 and Evenings at 7, Open to All Tuition $100.00 For more information (404) 636-4567