Calendar Listings from Saturday, June 18 to Sunday, June 26
TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: To have your meeting or event considered for the Community Calendar, please mail, fax, or drop off details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 322-7188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Wednesday at 6pm.
For a list of GLBT (Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender) community organizations pick up a copy of the GSBA Guide & Directory available at neighborhood businesses & the SGN. The Greater Seattle Business Association is a networking organization that promotes & supports the GLBT business & professional community.
Following is a partial list of community organizations:
Aubreys Playroom. 60 minute internet talk show hosted by Aubrey Hart Sparks features programming for the Leather, Fetish, BDSM & Alternative Sexuality Communities. www.aubreysplayroom.com.
Bi Men Network, free worldwide social & support organization for bi & gay men. www.bimen.org; BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www.binetseattle.org; Seattle Bisexual Mens Union - www.binetseattle.org; Seattle Bisexual Womens Network - 517-7767, www.geocities.com/sbwn.
Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1222 E Pine St (corner of 13th & E Pine St), offers an extensive schedule of AA, NA, SLAA, OA, & other related meetings serving the GLBT community. For details, call the Capitol Hill Alano Club at 322-9590 (lobby) or 860-9560 (office).
Domestic Violence (Same-Sex): Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line). King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99VOICE; The Northwest Network - support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence - formerly called AABL (Advocates for Abused & Battered Lesbians), 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty); Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, 253-798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768, 323-0220, 800-527-7683; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence!
Dunshee House (formerly SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for Queer/LGBTQ individuals & communities & for those affected by HIV/AIDS. 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org.
Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources; 441-7602; www.familieslikeours.org
Forty & Over: Elder Lesbian Initiative/RedDotGirls for Lesbians 40 & over - www.reddotgirls.org; 559-2992; Lesbians Over 40 - 328-4895; Mature Friends for Gay men & women 40 & over - 781-7724, http://maturefriends.org; Seattle Prime Timers for Gay & Bi men 40 & over - 329-0793.
Gay City offers an extensive program of events & activities for Gay & Bi men. Gay City Wellness Center offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing. For information or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org
GLBT Parenthood: Gay Fathers Association of Seattle, 324-4359, www.gfas.org; PFLAG/Puget Sound, 325-7724; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound, 1-866-896-1430, www.rainbowfamiliesps.org
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.
HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. (For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 329-6923.)
Ingersoll Gender Center is a service agency for the Transsexual, Transvestite, & Transgender community offering support groups, referrals to therapists, publications, & trainings. Private consultation available. 329-6651; www.ingersollcenter.org.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-800-825-7273.
Kitsap County (Bainbridge Island, Bremerton & Kitsap Peninsula) - OUTKitsap, 360-373-6150; www.outkitsap.org; info@outkitsap.org, 360-830-4578; www.outkitsap.org/programs/women.htm
LGBT Community Center, 1115 E Pike St. 323-LGBT (5428), www.seattlelgbt.org
Musical Organizations: Rainbow City Band: 505-1553, ext 2172; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcityband.org. Seattle Lesbian & Gay Chorus: 860-SLGC, www.slgc.org Seattle Mens Chorus/Seattle Womens Chorus: 323-0750.
People of Color Organizations: Asian Lesbian & Bisexual Alliance, PO Box 14232, Seattle 98114; Asian/Pacific AIDS Council, 467-0884; Brother to Brother, same gender loving men of African descent, 726-1600; Dragon Women, Queer Asian Women, dragonwomen@email.com; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700; The HONESTY Project, peer-to-peer community support group for African American men on the Down Low, 551-5524, http://seattlehonestyproject.atspace.org; Long Yang Club, 264-4304; www.longyangclub.org/seattle; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 333-0991; Northwest Two Spirits, GLBT Native Americans, 322-7061 ext 233; Ile Tawo Lona - Seattle Chapter, 781-3565, forcesofnature@mindspring.com; PFLAG/FOCUS (Families of Color United in Support), 325-7724; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Queer & Asian, 606 Maynard Ave Ste 102, Seattle 98104; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061 ext 235; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, 425-985-4376; Two-Spirit Society of Washington, GLBT Native Americans, 424-4661; TYGAMOS (The Young Gay Asian Men of Seattle), a project of ICHS, 467-0884 ext 3401.
Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to gay & bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetimine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon. org
Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt.
Queerfest Collective plans seasonal events creating a community of activists who support, challenge & sustain each other. seattle_queerfest@hotmail.com
Rainbow Center in Tacoma. A community of pride for the GLBT community in the Greater Pierce County. Info line & newsletter: 253-383-2318.
Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a slide scale. 323-1768.
Seattle Police Dept/LGBTQ Advisory Council: LGBTQliaisonofficer@seattle.gov
Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. 329-4857 or 1-877-597-STEP; www.thebody.com/step/steppage.html
Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing. (425) 339-5398
Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella group for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities. 322-7769. www.teamseattle.org. Emerald City Softball Association: 938-7402, www.emeraldcitysoftball. org. Seattle Unified Bowling Association: 933-7844.
Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek. Recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org; www.camptrc.org; 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.
Verbena provides health care, education & advocacy services for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender women. Sliding fee scale; no one turned away due to inability to pay. 323-6540, www.verbenahealth.org; Sisters 4 Sisters is a neighborhood healthcare helpline offering info & referrals. 860-6304; BABES offers support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; UW Breast Care & Cancer Research Center, www.uwbreastcare.com
Womens Support Organizations: Dunshee House Programs for Queer/Bisexual/Lesbian Women & Gender-Queer/Transfolks: 322-2437. Seattle Womens Network: 498-8811; www.geocities.com/seattlewomen. Sister Friends: 253-759-1900. S.Q.U.A.W. (Seattle Queer Urban Alliance for Women): www.seattlesquaw.org. Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): 253-752-6724; www.tacomalesbian concern.org.
Youth Resources: Lambert House: 322-2515. www.lamberthouse.org (activities & resource center for GLBT youth, ages 14-22; mentors available to GLBT youth thru Lambert House); Queer Youth Rights: 860-9606 ext 3, queeryouthrights@yahoo. com; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschools coalition.org; www.safeschoolzine.org (youth), 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-307-9275 (intervention help, M-Th, 2-8pm); Seattle Young Peoples Project: 860-9606; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; Youth Info Line: 547-7900; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555.
NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.
SATURDAY - June 18
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
Border Riders Motorcycle Club Weekend Campout (6/17-6/19). Detroit Lake, Oregon. Please RSVP by 6/15, brmcprez@yahoo.com
Juneteenth Freedom Festival & Parade (6/17-6/19). Pratt Park, 20th Ave & E Yesler Way. Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, commemorates the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, the last state to free enslaved African Americans. Features food, live music, carnival rides, petting zoo, horse riding & the Mardi Gras parade on Fathers Day.
Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 923-1974; 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.
Elder Lesbian Initiative/RedDotGirls Saturday Walk at Green Lake. 10am. Tullys Coffee, 7900 E Green Lake Dr N. Every Saturday. RedDot Girls is an intergenerational community development organization addressing issues of aging. 559-2992. www.reddotgirls .org.
Radical Faeries Coffee Klatch. 11am-1pm. Vivace, 901 E Denny Way. Every Saturday. Informal social get-together for Gay/Bi/Hetero men who seek friendship with heart connection. 366-2132. http://communities. msn.com/SeattlerADICALfAERIES
WaterWomen Swim. Sat: 11am-12 noon; Mon: 6:30-7:30pm; Wed: 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Saturday, Monday, Wednesday. A womyn-only private swim which provides a safe space for fat women & their female allies who want to exercise, socialize & play in the water. $4 per session. waterwomenswim@aol.com.
Seattle Gay Couples Pre-Summer BBQ. 12noon. Hosts will provide BBQ beef sandwiches, corn on the cob & soft drinks. Please bring salads, sides & desserts to share. Location & RSVP, paule156@msn.com
PNW G/B/Q Longhairs Brunch. 2-4pm. Julias, 300 Broadway Ave E. Please join us for brunch! Its always nice when longhaired folks gather & share smiles & break bread. Please RSVP by previous Friday, 309-0510.
Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Vivace Roasteria, 901 E Denny Way. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. www.binet seattle.org.
Bowling with the Brothers. 6-9pm. Imperial lanes, 2101 22nd Ave S (just off Rainier Ave S). Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Come out & bowl with the brothers in lanes 19-24. Cost: $6 which includes 2 games plus shoe rental. More info: 726-1600. Sponsored by Brother to Brother, a social/support group for same gender loving men of African descent.
CookBoys. 6-8pm. This months CookBoys is a Pride celebration BBQ cookout. Our theme is We got the meat! because your hosts will be providing all the meat for the grill. Your job is to dazzle us with your favorite BBQ side dish. For location & to RSVP, 860-6969, www.gaycity.org
Trans & Genderqueer Support Group for Survivors. 6-8pm. Every week. For survivors of of sexual assault & domestic violence. For information & location, call the SafePlace crisis line, (360) 754-6300.
Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill location. Meets every Saturday. Players of all abilities welcome to play with this non-profit GLBTQ duplicate bridge group in a fun laid-back atmosphere. We also have games on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 7pm. Cost: $3 fee includes soft drinks & snacks. For partners & to make reservations: Chris, 709-9331, chris@purpus.com
Capitol Hill Tennis Club. Call for exact time - schedule varies between 7pm & 9pm depending on availability of courts. Every Saturday at Seattle Tennis Center. $6 per session. This GLBT group has been meeting for the past 13 years! John, 725-3730.
Girl4GIRL Dance Party. doors 7pm. Premier Club, 1700 1st Ave S. 3rd Saturday every month. Hot caged dancers, sexy bartenders, huge dance floor. Cover $10. Women only. 21+ with valid ID. www.girl4girl seattle.com
Send Arnaldo! to Yale (6/17 & 6/18). 8:30pm. Jubilante Restaurant, 305 Burnett Ave S, Renton. Seattles favorite drag chanteuse performs with friends. $20 (cash only). Reservations recommended. (425) 226-1544.
SUNDAY - June 19
Fathers Day
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
(For a comprehensive list of open & affirming churches, parishes, synagogues & other religious/spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520.)
Border Riders Motorcycle Club Weekend Campout (6/17-6/19). Detroit Lake, Oregon. Please RSVP by 6/15, brmcprez@yahoo.com
Juneteenth Freedom Festival & Parade (6/17-6/19). Pratt Park, 20th Ave & E Yesler Way. See listing for Saturday 6/18.
Seattle Unity Church. 8:15am & 11am-Sunday Services. 200 8th Ave N. 622-8475; www.seattleunity.org.
Center for Spiritual Living. Services 8:25, 9:45, 11:30am. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Info 527-8801 ext 203, www.cslseattle.org
Hiking Group. 8:30am. Meet at SE corner of Terry Ave & Mercer St. Every Sunday (year-round - rain or shine) for day hikes. 632-5405. http://groups.yahoo. com/group/TheSeattleGayHikingGroup/
Wallingford United Methodist Church. 8:30am & 11am-Worship. 2115 N 42nd St. 547-6945 (office); 285-5077 (George).
Bahai Prayer & Fellowship Circle. 10am. Pearl Warren Bldg, 606 12th Ave S. Meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. 391-2188.
Central Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 1710 11th Ave (just north of E Pine St). 322-7500.
Different Spokes Bicycle Ride. 10am. Every Sunday. For information visit www.differentspokes.org. This GLBT cycling club sponsors rides & social events for bicyclists of all levels - easy, moderate, brisk, strenuous. Bicycle helmets are required for all rides.
East Shore Unitarian Church. 10am-Sunday Service. 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue. 425-747-3780.
Gay Mens Bowling in Everett. 10am. Tyee Lanes, 914 N Broadway, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Eric, 425-339-5238. Sponsored by the Gay Mens Task Force.
Gethsemane Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 911 Stewart St. 682-3620.
Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You dont have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515.
University Congregational United Church of Christ. 10:15am services. 4515 16th Ave NE. 524-2322; www.universityucc.org.
Living Water Fellowship. 10:30am - Worship. 16000 Mill Creek Blvd, Mill Creek. Pastor Susan George. (425) 337-5037, www.livingwaterwa.com
Grace Gospel Chapel. 11am - Worship. 2052 NW 64th St. 784-8495.
Dharma Buddies. 11am. 303 17th Ave E (corner of 17th Ave E & E Thomas St). Every Sunday. A Buddhist meditation & discission group for gay, bi & transgendered. Peer led. Instruction provided if needed. Eric, 709-2534. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dharma_buddies
St Pauls United Church of Christ. 11am-Worship. 6512 12th Ave NW. 783-6733; www.stpauluccseattle. com.
Trikone Northwest Monthly Support Meeting. 11am-1pm. LGBT Community Center, 1115 Pike St. 3rd Sunday every month. For South Asian queer-identified (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex) or questioning individuals to gather together & discuss issues that affect our queer South Asian identities. (425) 985-4376, www.trikone-northwest.org
Long Yang Club Brunch. 11:30am. Super China Buffet, 15323 Westminster Way N. http://groups.yahoo. com/group/lyc_seattle
Seattle Volleyball Club. 12noon-5pm. Ingraham High School, 1819 N 135th St. Every Sunday 10/17-12/12/04. SVC is offering 3 divisions, Novice, Intermediate & Power. Players with all levels of experience are encouraged to participate. For information & to register, go to www.svcvball.homestead.com
Home Alive Basic Self-Defense Workshop. 1-4pm. 1415 10th Ave, 2nd Floor. Cost: $0-$50, sliding scale. 323-4663. www.homealive.org
Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church. 1pm-Worship & Fellowship. El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S #309. Rev Gwen Hall, 723-9395. http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/unityfellowshipchurchamerica.
Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St - enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $3 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793.
James Dobson Counter-Protest Planning Meeting. 4pm. LGBT Community Center, 1115 E Pike St. Dr James Dobson & Focus on the Family will hold a conference in Bothell on June 25. This meeting will help to plan a peaceful counter-protest. 384-4414. www.actionnw.net
Sistah 2 Sistah Social/Organizing Meeting. 4-6pm. POCAAN, 2200 Rainier Ave S (at S Walker St). Meets 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. An opportunity to socialize & discuss/plan future activities. Sistah 2 Sistah is a social/support group for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender women of African descent. 322-7061 ext 235.
Community Church of Joy. Mass - 5pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Rev David Strong. 764-1211, www.communitychurchofjoy.org
Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Fri: 7-8:15pm; Weds/Thurs: 8-9:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Orca Swim Team is comprised of competitive & fitness GLBT & GLBT-friendly swimmers. 329-6333.
Rainier Valley Unitarian Congregation. 5pm. 4620 S Findlay St. 722-4880, www.rvuuc.org
Metropolitan Community Church in Seattle. 5:30pm-Worship. University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave NE. 325-2421.
Spirit of the Sound. 6pm. Prospect UCC, 1919 Prospect Ave. Meets 3rd Sunday each month. 459-5767.
Spiritually Speaking. 6pm. 303 17th Ave E. Meets 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month. All genders & ages welcome. Learn & share experiences whether philosophical, religious, metaphysical, scientific or other ideas. 325-3306. fsorganizing@gbnetx.com
Kings Wrestling Club Practice. 6:30-8:30pm. 340 15th Ave E. Every Sunday & Tuesday. New freestyle wrestling club open to Gay men, Lesbians & their friends. All levels of experience welcome. Spectators interested in joining the club are welcome. 287-9143; kingswrestlingseattle@yahoo.com. (Also Tues at 7pm.)
Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday. Regular league bowling. For information call Jeff, 932-3731.
Seattle Bisexual Womens Network. 6:30-8:30pm. LGBT Community Center, 1115 E Pike St. Pride prep/potluck. 3rd Sunday of every month. SBWN also publishes a newsletter North Bi Northwest. 517-7767. www.geocities.com/sbwn.
Integrity/Puget Sound. 7pm-Worship & Fellowship. St. Marks Cathedral, Thomson Chapel, 1245 10th Ave E. (425) 226-2746.
The Wicked Strip. 7-9:30pm. SPCC, 1630 15th Ave W, Bldg E. Women stripping for women & for the thrill of it all. A fundraiser for Wicked Womyn/January 2006. No biological males. Cost: $15. www.wickedwomyn
7:30 Mass Community at St Josephs Parish. 7:30pm-Mass. 18th Ave & E Aloha St. 324-2522.
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Chorus: UnSung Heroes. 7:30pm. ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave SW. A musical tribute to the personal courage & uncommon lives of our GLBT heroes past & present. Tickets: $16 advance, $18 at the door, $12 students & seniors. www.slgc.org
MONDAY - June 20
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
FamilyWorks GLBT Playgroup. 10-11:30am. Family Works, 1501 N 45th St (at Woodlawn Ave N). Every Monday. For GLBT families with children age 0-5. Share support, activities & parenting information with other LGBT families. 694-6727. www.familyworks seattle.org
HIV/AIDS Program in Everett. 1-5pm. 3020 Rucker Ave, Suite 106, Everett. Every Mon-Fri. Snohomish Health District provides FREE confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing services. Rapid HIV Testing (results in about 20 minutes) Tues 1-4pm by appointment & 5-8pm on a first come, first served basis. For information or appointment, (425) 339-5398.
Seattle Restorative/Recovery Yoga Program. Session I 1-2pm, Session II 2:15-3:15pm. Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. Meets every Monday. A FREE program for people challenged by a disease, in recovery, or looking for a warm supportive community for restorative/preventive work. For info 860-4214.
Gay City Bulk Mail Party. 5-9pm. 1513 Broadway. Meets 3rd Monday each month. Free pizza, beverages & great company. Drop in whenever you can & help Gay City get out the monthly newsletter. 860-6969; info@gaycity.org; www.gaycity.org.
Seattle Womens Commission Meeting. 5:30-8pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave Rm 221. Meets 3rd Monday each month (except December). SWC is a 20-member volunteer advisory board that advises the Mayor, City Council, & all City of Seattle departments on matters concerning women & womens rights. Meetings open to the public. 684-4537.
HIV/AIDS Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group for anyone who is HIV+ or who has AIDS. For more info 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org
Northwest Two-Spirit Society Drum Circle. 6:30pm. Labateyah, 9010 13th Ave NW. For directions, call Hiram, 781-8303. www.nwtwospiritsociety.org
Water Womyn Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Pool on Fircrest Grounds, 15th NE & NE 155th St. (See Saturday listing at 11am.)
Catholic Parents Support Group. 7pm. St Benedicts Parish Center, 1805 N 49th St. Meets 3rd Monday each month. Catholic support organization for parents, spouses, & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. 425-462-9411.
FSP Study Group: The Politics of Anti-Semitism. 7-8:30pm. SCCC, 1701 Broadway, Room 3201. Meets every Monday. Vicious anti-Semitism - a far-right ideology with ancient origins - is on the rise & must be exposed & fought. But at the same time, the label of anti-Semitism is sometimes wrongly applied to all critics of Zionism or Israel. Thru study of the new book edited by Alexander Cockburn & Jeffrey St Clair, participants will gain an understanding of the nature of Jewish oppression & learn to differentiate valid criticisms of Israel from dangerous ethnic stereotypes. For information, contact Adrienne at 328-2509.
Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Group Health, South Bldg, 200 15th E (downstairs). Every Monday (except holidays & last 2 Mondays in Aug & Dec). Seattles only gay & leasbian speaking club. 866-841-9134 ext 5998.
Gay & Lesbian Roller Skating in Bellevue. 7-10pm. Bellevue Skate King, 2301 140th Ave NE. Meets 3rd Monday each month (except Dec). $5.50 admission includes skate rental. For information, call Jack Lemons 325-2068.
Marriage Equality Now General Meeting. 7pm. Open to all marriage equlaity advocates. grassroots, direct action oriented. Works in the context of the larger movements for social justice including anti-racism. For location, info@equalitynowseattle.org
Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)
PFLAG/Bremerton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Pauls Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton. Meets 3rd Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 206-325-7724.
PFLAG/Everett Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 206-325-7724.
PFLAG/Wenatchee Area Weekly Meeting. 7pm. Trinity Methodist Church, 850 N James Ave, East Wenatchee. Every Monday (including any & all holidays). PFLAG/Puget Sound: 206-325-7724.
Radical Faeries Heart Circle. 7pm. Call for location. Meets 1st & 3rd Monday each month. Meet other Gay/Bi/Hetero men who seek friendship with heart connection. 366-2132. http://communities.msn.com/SeattlerADICALfAERIES
Radical Women Weekly Roundtable Discussion (6/20-10/1). 7-8:30pm. 1346 13th Ave S. Meets every Monday. Explore the hidden history of Women & American Socialism. Weekly discussion group on a book by Mari Jo Buhle that reveals the connections between the feminist movement, labor struggles & radical movements of the late 19th & early 20th centuries. FREE. Everyone welcome. 722-6057, 722-2453.
Eastside Gay Mens Recovery - Mens AA Meeting - in Kirkland. 7:30-9pm. Kirkland First Congregational Church, 106 5th Ave (upstairs meeting room), Kirkland. Every Monday. 425-829-7478.
SIGN (Self-Identified Gender Nuisance) Discussion/Support Group. 7:30-9:30pm. Ingersoll Gender Center, 1812 E Madison St. Meets 1st & 3rd Monday each month. Discussion group for male-identified, female-bodied people interested in diverse topics including, but not limited to, gender, sexuality, body issues, etc. For more info, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SIGNelist
Unity Gay Mens AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. First Congregational Church, 209 S J St, Tacoma. Every Monday. 253-383-2318.
Young Mens Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16.
TUESDAY - June 21
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
Kang Wen Clinic - Traditional Chinese Medicine for HIV/AIDS. 9am-1pm. 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Compassionate & holistic care, including acupuncture & herbs, to low-income men, women & youth living with HIV/AIDS. Sliding fee scale, $5 minimum requirement. 322-6945. (Also Thursdays, 3:30-7pm.)
Toddler Playgroup for GLBT Families. 10am-12noon. Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge way SW. Open to all children 5 & under. Sponsored by Rainbow Families & Open Arms Campaign. $2 per child. For info call OAC, 1-877-534-1723.
Seattle Restorative/Recovery Yoga Seniors Session. 12:15-1:15pm. Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is a lively session to meet the unique needs of our senior citizens as they bring individual challenges & the teachers offer suggestions for their practice. For info 860-4214.
HIV/AIDS Program in Everett. 1-4pm. 3020 Rucker Ave, Suite 106, Everett. Every Mon-Fri. Snohomish Health District provides FREE confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing services. Rapid HIV Testing (results in about 20 minutes) Tues 1-4pm by appointment & 5-8pm on a first come, first served basis. For information or appointment, (425) 339-5298.
Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 4-6pm. Meany Middle School Library, 301 21st Ave E. Meets 3rd most Tuesdays (except 1-3pm in July & 12 noon-3pm Saturday, 8/17, for picnic at location TBA). The Safe Schools Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership in Support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth is working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, & where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. 632-0662 ext 49; www.safeschoolscoalition.org; www.safeschools-wa.org.
Womens Group. 4-5:30pm. 4511 Densmore Ave N, suite B. For women whove experienced childhood sexual abuse. For info or no-charge consultation, Ellen Rugg, MPysch. at 547-7844
Speed, Sex & Sanity: Free Drop-In Support Group for Gay/Bi Crystal Meth Users. 5-6pm. 1216 Pine St Ste 300. Meets every Tuesday. Project NEON, a program of Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities. For more info, 323-1768, www.crystal neon.org
BABES Womens Evening Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Call for location. Every Tuesday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org.
Coming Out Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities, 1216 Pine St. Every Tuesday. For Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Transgender individuals. Confidential, relaxed, informal environment, open door policy, age 18+. FREE. Linda, 323-1768 ext 325.
Hepatitis C Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group fro anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For information 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org
Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council Monthly Meeting. 6-8pm. Seattle LGBT Community Center, 1115 E Pike St. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months. An opportunity for the GLBT community to speak openly with the SPD to dialog on public safety issues, plan officer training on sexual-minority topics, suggest ways to improve communications & procedures, explore protection strategies to minimize Gay-bashing incidents, & address other related concerns.
InsideOut - A Support Group for GLBTQ Youth Ages 13-18 in Shoreline. 6:30-8:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Every Tuesday. Formerly known as Anything but Straight, InsideOut is a group for Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual, Gay & Questioning Youth to develop positive self-identities in a professional & supportive environment. 362-7282 ext 271. Sponsored by the Center for Human Services.
Kings Wrestling Club Practice. 6:30-8:30pm. 340 15th Ave E. Every Sunday & Tuesday. (See Sunday listing at 6:30pm.)
Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Madison Beach House. Every Tuesday. 3 mile flat walk & run. Dog walkers welcome. (See Saturday listing at 9am.)
All Genders Group - For Youth, Ages 14-22. 7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Support/discussion group for all youth interested in exploring their gender identities. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & question youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16.
Over 40s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. Sandra Jo, 328-4895.
Queer Ladies Stitch & Bitch. 7pm. Meets every Tuesday. We are a small group of fun & funny ladies who meet for knitting & crocheting. No experience required. For contact info and location queerladiesstitchn bitch@yahoo.com
Sex Talk. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Re-occurring, short-term, BY REGISTRATION ONLY. Join other queer, bi & lesbian women for this adventurous discussion/skills series. Heres a sneak preview of some topics: body anatomy, female ejaculation, hooking up, sex toys, anal sex, fisting, safer sex, S/M, erotic writing & more! Contact Jamie today for information & TO REGISTER. 322-3442.
SOFFA Support Group. 7-8:30pm. Ingersoll Gender Center, 1812 E Madison. Meets 1sy & 3rd Tuesdays of every month. For partners, spouses, significant others, family members, friends & allies of individuals exploring an alternative gender path. Open group. Drop-in welcome. Professional & peer facilitatiors. Voluntary donation. Jana: 328-4747.
Trans Night at Lambert House - For Trans & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-10pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion/social group meets every 3rd Tuesday each month. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & question youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16.
Transgender Support Group. 7-9pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca St. Meets every Tuesday. For more info, call Ms Rickey at 957-1742.
Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma. 7:30-9pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N K St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday.
Imperial Court of Seattle Planning Meeting. 7:30pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month. The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic & Rainier Empire, Seattles premier drag society, is a social & charitable organization that sponsors numerous shows & balls thruout the year. Meetings open to all. Annual membership: $5. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com.
Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous. 7:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1222 E Pine St. GLBTQ supported. Meets every Tuesday. For info 322-7188.
20 Somethings Queer Womens Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. 20 Somethings is a casual social/discussion group for lesbian, bi & other queer LGBTQ women in their 20s. Build community & conncetion with other young women thru a rotating schedule of off-site activities, discussion nights & on-site game nights. For information, contact Rachel, 999-3766 or Casey, 949-7561.
Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St. Every Tuesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. WGA provides educational events & meetings & support groups on issues of gender & gender identity & expression. 360-671-3358; www.washingtongenderalliance.org.
Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 217-9271, ext 3. www.otterpolo.com.
WEDNESDAY - June 22
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 9:30am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. 781-7724. http://maturefriends.org
HIV/AIDS Program in Everett. 1-5pm. 3020 Rucker Ave, Suite 106, Everett. Every Mon-Fri. Snohomish Health District provides FREE confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing services. Rapid HIV Testing (results in about 20 minutes) Tues 1-4pm by appointment & 5-8pm on a first come, first served basis. For information or appointment, (425) 339-5398.
Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 1pm. Call for details, location & to make reservations. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. 781-7724. www.gayscape.com/maturefriends/
4 The Moment. 2-4pm. POCAAN, 2200 Rainier Ave S. Meets every Wednesday. This group is peer-facilitated & open to any GLBT person of color who is dealing with both HIV & substance use. You do not have to be abstinent to attend. But you should be at least willing to deal openly about your drug or alcohol use & desire positive change. For information contact Sam, 322-7061 x 212.
Mothers Support Group. 4:15-5:45pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 4:15pm. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group for mothers of grown HIV+ children & for mothers grieving the HIV-related loss of an adult child. For information 322-2437 or www.dunsheehouse.org
Verbena Health Clinic. 5:30-8:30pm. 500 19th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Verbena is a full-service clinic for lesbians, bi women & transgendered people. Providers are sensitive & experienced sexual minority clinicians. Sliding scale, no one turned away. For info or APPOINTMENT 299-1600.
Gay Mens HIV+ Support Group in Everett. 6-7:30pm. CCS, 1918 Everett Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Ask for Teresa. 425-257-2111 or 888-240-8572. Sponsored by Helpers of People With AIDS.
GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Open-Minded, & Bisexual Empowerment): A Support Group for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave (in auditorium), Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by Snohomish Health District. David/Brenda, 425-339-5251. www.globeyouth.org
Gender Outlaws Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Please arrive ON TIME at 6pm. This is Dunshee Houses free, peer-facilitated support group for transsexua;, transgender, genderqueer, gender questioning, etc. folks. 322-2437.
Grief & Loss Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group for queer/LGBTQ folks & queer-friendly folks who are experiencing the loss of a loved one to death. For information, 322-2437 or www.dunsheehouse.org
Naked Yoga Mens Group Class. Intermediate/Advanced 6:00-7:15pm; Beginner 8-9pm. Hengst Art Studio, 1506 Franklin Ave E. Meets every Wednesday. Come prepared to work your body, calm your mind, feel your sexy-self & make new like-minded friends. All levels. 412-7079. www.mekosun.com
NEON Rest Stop. 6-8pm. Seattle Counseling Service, 1216 Pine St Ste 300. Meets every Wednesday. A weekly health night for men who party, for HIV & STD testing, vein care tips, needle exchange & free food. For information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.seattlecounseling.org
Center for Spiritual Living. Meditation 6:30pm, Services 7pm. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Info 527-8801 ext 203, www.cslseattle.org
Equal Rights Washington Volunteer Drop-In Night. 6:30-8:30pm. LGBT Community Center, 1115 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. Contact Jenna, volunteer@equalrightswashington.org
Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday listing at 9am.)
United Ebony Council of Washington Meeting. 6:30pm. Hanas Teriyaki & Lounge, 1914 8th Ave. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. UEC is a multicultural social & charitable organization, open to all people, sponsoring social & entertainment events throughout the year & raising funds for AIDS-related & other charitable organizations. 937-4811.
Lesbian & Gay Immigration Rights Task Force. 6:45pm. LGBT Community Center, 1115 E Pike St. Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month. This meeting is used to update members & others about immigration law affecting same sex binational couples. The meeting is open to anyone interested.
Bible Study & Praise for GLBT Folks. 7pm. Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church, El Centro de la Raza, 2524 15th Ave S #309. Meets every Wednesday. Taught by Rev Gwen Hall MA, 723-9395.
Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. New volunteers are always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, & communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific Northwest. gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517.
Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)
The Road to Revolution - A Marxist History Study Group. 7-8:30pm. 4710 University Way NE, Suite 100. Meets every Wednesday. A lively, informal reading & discussion seminar on the dynamics of the Russian Revolution, sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453, www.socialism.com
Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
StageFright - Youth Open Mic - For Aspiring Writers & Performers, Ages 14-24. 7-9pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. Meets 4th Wednesday each month. FREE. Everyone welcome to attend. StageFright not only features young folk, but is also MCd by young folk & attended in great majority by young folk. 322-7030; www.hugohouse.org.
Gay & Bisexual Mens Support Group in Tacoma/Pierce County. 7:30-9pm. Call for location & details. Every Wednesday. For men 21 & over. 253-535-6853.
HIV-Negative Gay, Bisexual & Queer Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. PLEASE CALL FIRST. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- gay/bi/queer men to share strategies for staying negative; to explore issues related to being HIV-; & to look at how to find meaning, purpose & lives worth living in the midst of HIV/AIDS. For information or to attend, call Jamie, 322-2437.
Coming Out POZ (5/18-6/22). 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. 6 week drop-in series addresssing the concerns of disclosure & relationships. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group for those who are newly diagnosed as HIV+, have recently sero-converted, or are newly dealing with being HIV+. For info, call Jamie, 322-2437.
HIV+ Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ folks. For information 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse. org
Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. 781-7724. http://maturefriends.org
Rain City Symphony. 7:30-9:30pm. Wedgewood Community Church. Come out & play in the rain! If you can fiddle, toot, or tap a tune, please come & be part of the Rain City Symphony. If you miss playing with a group, even if its been a long time, we invite you to join us. Auditions not required. 525-4172.
Red Cedar Circle. 7:30pm. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 3rd Ave W (at W Lee St). Every Wednesday. Red Cedar Circle is a weekly gathering in the Northwest Coastal spiritual tradition for Two-Spirit and non-Two-Spirit people. Bill Cody, 230-7953.
Radical Gurls & Guyz Reading Group. Re-occurring. By REGISTRATION. This is Dunshee Houses free peer-facilitated book discussion group for queer/bi/lesbian women & trans/genderqueer folks. To join the email list & receive notice of upcoming RGRG installments, 322-2437.
Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Alano Club, 1222 E Pine St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.
Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 8pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16.
THURSDAY - June 23
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
BABES Womens Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. (See related listing Tuesday at 6pm.)
HIV/AIDS Program in Everett. 1-5pm. 3020 Rucker Ave, Suite 106, Everett. Every Mon-Fri. Snohomish Health District provides FREE confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing services. Rapid HIV Testing (results in about 20 minutes) Tues 1-4pm by appointment & 5-8pm on a first come, first served basis. For information or appointment, (425) 339-5398.
Long-Term Survivors of AIDS. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. PLEASE CALL FIRST. This is SASGs emotional support group for people who are long-term survivors living with AIDS. Please contact the groups facilitator, Deborah, if you are interested in attending, 322-2734.
Kang Wen Clinic - Traditional Chinese Medicine for HIV/AIDS. 3:30-7pm. 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Thursday. 322-6945. (See Tuesday listing at 9am.)
Oasis Youth Group in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. 253-671-2838. (Also meets Fridays 4pm-12 midnight.)
Queer Youth Rights. 4pm. LGBT Community Center, 1115 E Pike St. Meets every Thursday. QYR is one of Seattle Young Peoples Projects longest running programs. Open to all queer youth & straight allies. Reach QYR at SYPP, 860-9606, www.sypp.org
GLBTQ Youth Support Group. 5-6pm. Ruth Dykeman Youth & Family Services, 15001 8th Ave SW, Burien. Come, meet, have fun & hang out with other GLBTQ youth. Ongoing drop-in group for youth 13-19 years old. 243-5544 ext 320.
Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance. 5-8pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Drop in to volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project every week! 957-1776. www.lifelong aidsalliance.org
AIDS Long-Term Survivors Support Group. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. PLEASE CALL FIRST. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group for people who are long-term survivors living with AIDS. Please call the groups facilitator, Deborah if you are interested in attending. 322-2942.
40+ Queer, Gay & Bisexual Men. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. PLEASE CALL FIRST. This is Dunshee Houses on-going emotional support group for gay, bi & queer men over the age of forty. The group explores such topics as: relationships, spirituality, aging, family, friendships, coming out later in life, etc. For info or TO ATTEND, contact Jamie, 322-2584.
Grief & Loss for LBQ Women. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. This is a free, peer-facilitated emptional support group for lesbian, bi & queer women grieving the recent loss of a loved one to death. For information 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org
Gay Men in Abusive Relationships Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. On-going support group program. Professionally-facilitated, free of charge, held in a safe & confidential space. Info & to register: 323-1768. Sponsored by Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities.
Grief & Loss for Women. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. Please arrive by 6pm. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group for queer/bi/lesbian women who have recently lost a loved one to death. For info, 322-2437or www.sasg. org
Seattle Human Rights Commission. 6-8pm. Arctic Bldg, 700 3rd Ave, Rm 1003. Meets 4th Thursday each month. SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. 684-4540.
B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. 425-747-4937.
Queer Parents Networking Dinner. 6:30-8pm. Cascade Peoples Center, 309 Pontius Ave N. Meets the 4th Thursday of every month. FREE & we provide free dinner & childcare. NW Network, 568-7777. www.nwnetwork.org
Seattle Restorative/Recovery Yoga All Level Session. 6:30-7:30pm. Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. All levels are represented & the teacher adjusts the asanas for individual proficiency & comfort. All ages & levels warmly welcomed. For info 860-4214.
30s Group for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Women. 6:30-8:30pm. Lesbian Resource Center, 2214 S Jackson St. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday each month; morgan164@prodigy.net; www.lrc.net.
Bisexual Etc. Re-occurring, by REGISTRATION ONLY. Next session 6/9-7/28. This is Dunhee Houses free peer-facilitated support/skills series by & for folks (men, women, transfolks etc.) who arent solely hetero- or homosexual, straight or gay, etc. Intriguing weekly topics guide this series. 322-2437.
Ingersoll Gender Center Support Group. 7-9pm. 1812 E Madison #106. Every Thursday (including holidays). Open facilitated drop-in support group - all welcome! A good place to visit IGC for the first time. $5-$10. IGC is a service agency for the Transsexual, Transvestite, & Transgender community. 329-6651; www.ingersollcenter.org.
Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)
PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Andrews Episcopal Church, 7410 S 12th (at Jackson), Tacoma. Meets 4th Thursday each month. PFLAG/Tacoma: 253-597-6406. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 206-325-7724.
QUEST - For GLBTQ 20-Somethings in Everett. 7-9pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 208, Everett. Every Thursday. We promote wellness by providing a place to explore physical, emotional, social & intellectual growth while affirming & empowering individuals. David/Brenda, 425-339-5251; gayinfo@shd.snohomish.wa.gov.
Transform Health Project. 7pm. Verbena, 500 19th Ave. Meets the 4th Thursday of every month. Whether you are worried about seeing a health care provider, angered about discrimination frokm insurance exclusion, want to have access to research about trans health, or have fears about violence towards trans folks, this may be the place for you. This group welcomes MTFs, FTMs, Two-Spirit, transgender, transexual & gender queer persons. 323-6540, www.verbenahealth.org
Transgender Support Group. 7-9pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca St. Meets every Thursday. Open-minded group for MTF & FTM. For more info, call Ms Rickey at 957-1742.
Bi & Questioning Group - For Youth, Ages 14-22. 7:30-9pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Thursday. Support/discussion/social group for Bisexual & Questioning youth. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & question youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16.
Femme Talk 3. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Please arrive ON TIME at 7:30pm. Femme Talk 3: Were here. Were powerful. Were amazing. What next? will take this Dunshee House series JUST for femmes & feminine identified queer women to the next level! Come join us & kick things up a couple of notches. 322-2437.
HIV-Negative Queer, Gay & Bisexual Men. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. PLEASE CALL FIRST. 322-2584 (See related listing for Wednesday.)
Women Coming Out After 30. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. This is a free, peer-facilitated emotional support group for women who are coming out as lesbian, gay, bi, or queer, or who are questioning their sexualities. For information 322-2437 or www.dunsheehouse.org
Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)
FRIDAY - June 24
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
HIV/AIDS Program in Everett. 1-5pm. 3020 Rucker Ave, Suite 106, Everett. Every Mon-Fri. Snohomish Health District provides FREE confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing services. Rapid HIV Testing (results in about 20 minutes) Tues 1-4pm by appointment & 5-8pm on a first come, first served basis. For information or appointment, (425) 339-5398.
Oasis Youth Group in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Friday. 253-671-2838. (Also meets Thursdays 4-10pm.)
Womens African-American HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 6-7:30pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 625 Commerce, Ste 10, Tacoma. Meets 2nd & 4th Friday each month. 253-383-2565.
40+ Gay & Bisexual Men I & II. 6:30-8pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. PLEASE CALL FIRST. 322-2584. (See related listing for Thursday.)
Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)
Puddletown Squares Square Dancing Class. 7pm. University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE. Meets every Friday. For new dancers & their friends. Singles, couples, gay, straight & whatever are welcome. Casual & comfortable attire & footwear is recommended. www.puddletowndancers.org
Rainbow Bingo. 7-9pm. El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S. Every Friday. Come & join us for a fun night of bingo! Easy to play & easy to pay. Meet some new & special people. Features Ms Rickey & other special guests. For more information, 723-9395.
Sistahs Drumming. 7-10pm. Meets every Friday. Sponsored by Sistah 2 Sistah. Want to invite drumming into your home? Call Sistah Lee 722-2346.
Tying the Knot Film Showing. 7pm. Keystone Church, 5019 Keystone Pl N. Wonderful documentary on marriage equality for same sex couples - humorous, poignant & insightful. Discussion afterward features plaintiff couple in the Andersen marriage equality lawsuit pending before the State Supreme Court. FREE.
BiNet Seattle Weekly Support/Discussion Group. 7:30-9pm. LGBT Community Center, 1115 E Pike St. For bi & bi-curious men & women, their partners & other bi-friendly people. For more info www.binet seattle.org
Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. First Congregational Church, 209 S J St, Tacoma. Every Friday.
Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Friday. 360-671-3358; www.washingtongenderalliance.org.
clubdiversitytv with Kevin Thompson - A GLBT Cable TV Program. 8pm. SCAN/Public Access Channel 29/77. Every Friday. Interesting local & national guests on a free, 58 minute, unscripted talk show w/viewer call-in feature. 24 hr club-line: 333-5958; clubdiversityww@hotmail.com
Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9pm. 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Friday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.
Ingersoll Gender Center Support Group. 8-10pm. 1812 E Madison #106. Every Friday (including holidays). Open facilitated drop-in group for Transsexuals, Transvestites & Transgender people. $5-$10 fee. 329-6651. www.ingersollcenter.org
Lesbian & Gay AFG. 8pm. Swedish Hospital, 747 Broadway, B Floor, Conference Room 2. Meets every Friday. Everyone is welcome. Please use West Wing elevators to B Floor; Conference Room 2 is across from the Cafeteria. For information contact Tyler Joy, 242-9083
Pride Shabbat. 8pm. Temple Bnai Torah, 15727 NE 4th, Bellevue. (425) 603-9677.
Whos Your Daddy? 8pm. Comcast Cable TV 77. Inspiring interviews, topics & ministry to the GLBT community, with Rev Robert Christian. 736-9688.
Gay Night at Century Ballroom. Lesson 8:30pm, Dance 9:30pm. 915 E Pine St. Meets the 4th Friday of every month. Join us for a fun-filled night of swing, salsa, tango & other dance favorites geared toward lesbian & gay singles & couples. The beginning drop-in lesson will rotate each month. Cover $7, 21+. Lesson $5 plus cover.
SATURDAY - June 25
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
Rainbow Womens Health Fair. 10am-3pm. All Pilgrims Congregational Church, 500 Broadway E. Come on down to promote lesbian, bi & trans womens health. Screenings, acupuncture, massage, workshops & more! Schedule your Pap or mammogram today. 323-6540, 1-877-323-6540. www.verbenahealth.org
Ingersoll Gender Center FTM Support Group. 11am-1pm. IGC, 1812 E Madison St #106. Meets 4th Saturday each month. Facilitated by & for FTMs, provides a safe, private, comfortable & relaxing place to meet, talk & freely exchange information & ideas with others. $5-$10. 329-6651.
Northwest Womens All-Star R&B Revue. 8:30pm. Highway 99 Blues Club, 1414 Alaskan Way. An unforgettable night of live R&B revelling! Features many local performers. One night only.
SUNDAY - June 26
Happy Pride Day!
(For Pride Week events, see special SGN Pride Events calendar in Section 1)
Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association Meet & Greet. 2-6pm. Full Circle, 1413 14th Ave. Meets the 4th Sunday every month. For information, call Tam 234-9114.
Spirit of the Sound in Tacoma. 6pm. First United Methodist Church, 423 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma. Meets 4th Sunday each month. 206-459-5767.
