500 Leatherfolk were on hand for the 18th Annual Mates Leather Weekend in Provincetown, October 2-5, and by all accounts had a great time. The event raised $4,074 for the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. In addition, 50 men took part in Unit 10's Free Health Screening during MLW. Unit 10 is part of the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod’s Men’s Health Project dedicated to education and prevention. These men deserve our respect and admiration for taking such a proactive approach in maintaining their good health and the health of their partners.

The 2014 First Mate contest was held on Saturday, October 4 with Mr. New England Leather 2014 and First Mate 2013 Steve Dupont serving as emcee.

After careful consideration by judges Mr. Connecticut Leather 2015 David Gerard, Mr. New England Rubber 2014 Mark Lefebvre and Northeast Leather Sir 2014 Jim Maciel. Jeremy Weis from Albany, NY was chosen First Mate 2014. First runner-up was Sullivan from Providence RI and second runner-up was Scruffy from Bloomfield, NJ.

Snowbound VII blows in to Provincetown the weekend of February 21-23. Need a winter getaway with a twist. Discounted accommodations and discounted meals, Beer Blast, White-out thermal underwear party, Educational Workshops by Full Kit Gear Shop, Chaps and Straps, Leather Dance, and hot and horny men await.

Northeast Community BootBlack 2011 and International Community Bootblack 2012 first runner-up Jay Falcon, will be on hand to shine boots throughout the weekend.

Friday's Beer Blast will start at 6 PM at the Watership Inn, 7 Winthrop Street.  Check out the men vying for Mr. Snowbound 2014 and vote for your favorite with a $5 donation to the ASGCC. The dude with the most money raised will gain the title, a cash prize and be featured in all Snowbound promotions for 2015.

The White Out and “C*CK Party in thermal shirts and johns at Paramount in The Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street, starting at 9:30 PM.