Young Gay America

Mike Glatze and Benjie Nycum are two journalists traveling the country to chronicle the stories of gay, lesbian, transgendered and bisexual youth 21 and younger. They say they hit the road to disprove the rumor that young gays who emerged from their closets were miserable.

The duo visited Cincinnati back in November 2001 and report on their Web site they had not encountered a larger group than those they met here with the Cincinnati Youth Group.

Dry Dredgers

The Dry Dredgers invite everyone to find something older than even dear old Dad: a real fossil. The "Search for Noids, Pods and Zoas" will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the former Kmart lot in Sharonville. This free, family-focused field trip will be to an exciting fossil hunting location. This group of local amateur geologists is dedicated to the knowledge and enjoyment of fossils.

Connecting: Solo Travel Network

Now that it's vacation time, how about a singles vacation to fun and exciting places? Connecting: Solo Travel Network is not a travel agency, but for $25 a year info on hot spots and great deals can be yours ($35 for info by mail). They provide places to vacation where you won't have to pay more for going solo. There's also info on travel clubs for singles, a list of singles-friendly lodging and cruises and a newsletter.

Shauna Scott Rhone