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Calendar Listings from Saturday, March 8 to Sunday, March 16 TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: To have your event considered for the Community Calendar, send 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: Tuesday 5pm. ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html for Marla’s disabilities accommodations lists. Following is a list of community organizations: American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html. BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www.binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - 331-4810, www.geocities.com/sbwn. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers an extensive schedule of 12-step meetings serving the GLBT community. 860-9560 (office), www.capitolhill alanoclub.org. Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. A shared space for the Gay City Health Project (men), 860-6969; and Verbena (women), 323-6540. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffa.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: 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; Northwest Network - support & advocacy for LGBT Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, 253-798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; 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 and sexual assault. Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups, retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org. Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org. Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing thru their Wellness Center. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com. In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org. MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Malta: 329-0886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40+ 781-7724, http://maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: 903-9288, www.nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.The Olympians.net; Q-Squared: www. qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 339-JACK, www.raincityjacks.org, Romp Naked: www.rompnaked.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40+ 329-0793; www.seattle prime timers.org. MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band.com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 323-0750, www.flyinghouse. org; Sound Mosaic: 860-SLGC, www.slgc.org Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf: www.nwrad.org. Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org. PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, 323-5428; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org. Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington state; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org. Peninsula Pride Alliance (North Olympic Peninsula): PO Box 1988, Port Townsend, WA 98368; info@peninsulapride.org; www.peninsulapride.org. PEOPLE OF COLOR: Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Long Yang Club, 264-4304; www.longyangclub.org/seattle; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 333-0991; PFLAG/FOCUS (Families of Color United in Support), 325-7724; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Black Pride, 324-1520; www.seattleblackpride.org; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061 ext 235; Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church, 723-9395; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, 425-985-4376, www.trikone-nw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 866-685-0164 (toll free). Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org. Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt. Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA: 682-6711; www.q-law.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities. 684-4503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing services on a sliding scale. 323-1768. Seattle LGBT Community Center - 323-LGBT (5428), www.seattlelgbt.org. 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. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/steppage.html. Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - 202-328-3244; www.sldn.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 1-5pm Monday-Friday. 425-339-5298. Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net. SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www.bentcarguys.com; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: 686-4176, www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Emerald City Softball Association: 938-7402, www.gayseattlesoftball. com.; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/Ethylforever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 632-5405; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletowndancers.org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Seattle Gay Basketball: Michael Coleman, 349-1660, mcoleman66@ hotmail.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); 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. Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter. www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934. Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, 253-383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org. TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: 425-827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; Pacific Gender Support: 323-2162, www.pacificgender.org; Washington Gender Alliance: 360-445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 888-292-1912; Lesbians Over 40: 328-4895; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, 781-7724, http://maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Push: www.pushmagazine.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com, http://rainshadow women.tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; Verbena provides health care, education & advocacy services for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender women. 323-6540, www.verbenahealth.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo. com/group/womenofwestseattle Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/WA, WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 206-330-2099; www.glsenwa.org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Open-Minded, & Bisexual Empowerment): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth 14-20, in Everett, David/Brenda, 425-263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.Matthews Place.com; Oasis Youth Group: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, 253-671-2838, www.oasis youthcenter.com; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safe schoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; YouthC are/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412. NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted. Puddletown Squares “Rain Festival 2008: Down by the Riverside” in Renton (thru 3/9). Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton. LGBT square dance clubs from around the US & Canada will be flying into Seattle to join Puddletown Squares for this event. www.iagsdc.org/puddletown/ A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am. Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. We are fiercely non-political, non-sectarian & non-judgmental. All men are welcome. www.agathering ofmen.org 2008 Swim Meet Weekend (3/8-3/9). 9am. Helene Madison Pool, 13401 Meridian Ave N. REGISTRATION required for competitors. Spectators welcome. Teams from the Puget Sound area as well as the rest of the US, Canada & Europe. The meet is sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers. FREE. www.orcaswimteam.org Mekosun Yoga. 9-10:15am. Mekosun Loft, 905 20th Ave S. Meets every Saturday. Weekend flow. Mixed gender. $15/class. 412-7079, www.mekosun.com 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. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Eyes of Desire 2: A Deaf LGBT Reader. 1pm. HSDC, 1625 19th Ave. Raymond Luczak visits Seattle & shares about his newly published book. Sponsored by Northwest Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf. FREE. Oasis Youth Group in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. 253-671-2838. (Also meets Thursdays 4-10pm & Fridays 4pm-12 midnight.) PolyFidelity Discussion Group Potluck Meeting. 4-6:30pm. Meets 2nd Saturday of odd-numbered months. PolyFidelity welcomes persons of all sexual orientations who are interested in discussing responsible alternatives to monogamy. www.scn.org/~spg Rain Country Dance Workshop: West Coast Swing. 4-6pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Suggested donation $5-$10. No partner required. www.raincountrydance. org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 5:30pm. Bus-accessible 1st Hill/Central Area location. 1st & 3rd Saturdays, beginners welcome; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, open game; 5th Saturday, women’s game. $3 fee includes coffee & tea. For partners & to make reservations: Dan, dantuttle @yahoo.com, 992-3351. Trans & Genderqueer Support Group for Survivors. 6-8pm. Every week. For survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence. For information & location, call the SafePlace crisis line, (360) 754-6300. Art Orgy Fundraiser. 7pm. 1016 1st Ave. Benefits the Backpack Project, a program of ACTION Northwest, that provides backpacks to homeless youth. Each backpack contains art supplies, art resources, clothing, food, toiletries & a one stop shop book outlining resources regarding LGBT health, meth issues, jobs, counseling & resources for all youth. Event features work by over 50 artists, bands & DJs. For information email info@actionnw.net Capitol Hill Tennis Club. Call for exact time - schedule varies between 7pm & 9pm depending on availability of courts. Every Saturday at Seattle Tennis Center. $7 per session. This GLBT group has been meeting since1986! John, 725-3730. Poker With a Purpose II - The Rematch! 7pm. Safeco at Jackson St, 23rd Ave & Jackson St. A professionally run & staffed poker tournament which benefits Verbena. Buy-in $60 ($50 split between the purse & the fundraiser; $10 gets you 2 drink tickets plus food). Each player starts with $2000 in chips; blinds start at $25/$50 & increase every 15 mins; add-ons of $1000 available after the 3rd blind level for $25; first 70 people to sign up are entered in tournament; reserve list at the door. Grand Prize: round trip for two to Las Vegas, includes two nights at hotel TBD. For RESERVATION call 691-2926 or email katebeck@firsthorizon.com Revenge of the Nerds Bingo. Doors 6pm, Bingo 7pm. South Lake Union Naval Reserve Bldg, 860 Terry Ave N. Benefits Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Get your geek on! www.llaa.org Bread, Roses & Revolution: The Seditious Life & Ideas of Clara Fraser. 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. An International Women’s Day tribute to the local activist, author & architect of socialist feminism on the 10th anniversary of her death. Global Gourmet Buffet with vegetarian option at 6pm for $10 donation. Sponsored by Radical Women. All welcome. 722-6057, rwseattle@mindspring.com Pacific Gender Support Social & Support Meeting. 7:30-9:30pm. 1812 E Madison St, #204. Meets every Saturday. 1st Saturdays are Movie Night, with a Trans theme; other Saturdays are in a traditional support format. All are welcome: CDs, TVs,TGs, TSs & all those concerned with gender issues such as family, friends, employers, etc. Donations appreciated. 323-2162, www.pacificgender.org/support/ Daylight Saving Time Begins (For a comprehensive list of open & affirming religious/spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org.) Puddletown Squares “Rain Festival 2008: Down by the Riverside” in Renton (thru 3/9). Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton. LGBT square dance clubs from around the US & Canada will be flying into Seattle to join Puddletown Squares for this event. www.iagsdc.org/puddletown/ Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 632-5405. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ 2008 Swim Meet Weekend (3/8-3/9). 9am. Helene Madison Pool, 13401 Meridian Ave N. REGISTRATION required for competitors. Spectators welcome. Teams from the Puget Sound area as well as the rest of the US, Canada & Europe. The meet is sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers. FREE. www.orcaswimteam.org Gay Men’s Bowling in Lynnwood. 9:30am. Majestic Lanes, 1300 164th St SW, Lynnwood. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Seattle Front Runners Track & Field Training Program. 10am. West Seattle Stadium. Every Sunday. A 23-week training program for LGBT people & their friends. For information email evelynnj@yahoo.com or scott-britt@att.net. www.seattlefrontrunners.org 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 don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515. It’s STILL Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School. 2pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. This new retrospective documentary follows up with some of the students & teachers from “It’s Elementary.” A must-see for every educator & parent. FREE. RESERVATIONS strongly encouraged. www.safeschoolscoalition.org Seattle Gay Basketball. 2-4pm. Ingraham High School, 1819 N 135th St. Every Sunday. Basketball players ranging in age from early 20s to 50s, including all skill levels. Looking for more Gay players to join us for full-court basketball games. For information call 349-1660 or email mcoleman66@hotmail.com Seattle Black Pride Community Meeting. 3-5pm. 115 16th Ave. Now in its 3rd year, Seattle Black Pride needs to reenergize & revitalize with new leadership & more community involvement. This is essential to have a successful Seattle Black Pride 2008. We need volunteers, new Board members & a commitment from the community to ensure that the organization can sustain & continue to grow in the future. www.seattleblack pride.org Seattle Men’s Chorus “A Foreign Affair” with Guest Host Rick Steves in Olympia. 3pm. St John’s Episcopal Church, Olympia. FREE, donation requested. (360) 556-7305. 2008 Celebrating Women in Ministry. 4pm. Mt Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave. In celebration of National Women’s History Month, clergy women are invited to gather & give voice to the “Then” thru the voices of the “Now.” The public is invited to share in this ecumenical worship. There will be a special announcement of recognition to the late Rev Gwen Hall, Founding Pastor of Sojourner Truth Ministries. To RSVP, email: wccw12603@aol.com Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Thurs: 7:30-8:15pm; Wed/Fri: 7-8pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Workouts are for both competitive and recreational swimmers. Visit www.orcaswimteam.org for more information. Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Lawrence King & Other Youth Killed Due to Their Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity. 5:15pm. Broadway Performance Hall/SCCC South Plaza, 1625 Broadway (at E Pine St). Sponsored by GLSEN/WA and ACTION NW. www.glsenwa.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. For information call Jeff, 932-3731. FamilyWorks LGBT Playgroup. 10:30am-12noon. Family Works, 1501 N 45th St. Every Monday. For LGBT families with children ages 0-5. It’s free, friendly & fun! 694-6727. www.familyworksseattle.org Strength Over Speed. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for staying off speed. For info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org Positively Mondays. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. An informal social & discussion group for men with HIV or AIDS. For info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. Cost: $4. www.seafattle.org/waterwomen.html; waterwomenswim@aol.com; 206-789-1267. BiWomen’s Reading Group in Bellingham. 7-8:30pm. Bellis Fair Food Court, Bellingham. Meets 2nd Monday each month. A few of the books we’ll read are Bi-themed, but we’ll be looking at all the books thru the lens of Bisexuality & how women form supportive communities. For information & list of books, rsaxton@fastmail.fm Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Group Health, 200 15th E. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only Gay & Lesbian speaking club. Please check website for current room information: www.toastmasterspride.org Mekosun Yoga. 7-8:15pm. Mekosun Loft, 905 20th Ave S. Meets every Monday. Men only, clothing optional. $15/class. 412-7079; www.mekosun.com. PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting; PFLAG/FOCUS meets concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 206-325-7724. PFLAG/Skagit Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Central United Methodist Church, 1013 Polte Rd, Sedro Woolley. Meets 2nd 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. Knights of Malta Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations, including Pennies from Heaven, Rosehedge House, & Three Cedars. 329-0886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday. 253-474-8897. Governor’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. 9am. Red Lion Hotel, 18220 International Blvd. The Council welcomes public input as part of its deliberative process. However in the interest of time & fairness to all constituents, the Council Chair reserves the right to limit such discussion. To request an agenda email lynn.johnigk@doh.wa.gov Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For information visit www.dunsheehouse.org Hepatitis C Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org BABES Women’s Evening Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Tuesday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. Dinner is served & childcare is available on request. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org. Beyond Exploration Northwest in Tacoma. 6:30-8pm. Tully’s, 764 Broadway, Tacoma. Every Tuesday. Men’s support group, indoor & outdoor adventure group. We explore ways of overcoming the obstacles that keep us trapped & prevent us from moving forward in life. (253) 389-6561, beyond-exploration-northwest@hotmail.com Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org MS Association of King County Rainbow Connection. 6:30-8pm. 753 N 35th, Suite 208. Every other Tuesday. MS Rainbow Connection is a support group with the goals of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences & the impact of MS on their lives & the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. www.msakc.org Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network. Social 6:30; Open rap 7pm. Location changes every month. 2nd Tuesday of every month. Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bi-supportive environment. 517-7767. For location & other information visit www.geocities.com/sbwn. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Madison Beach House. Every Tuesday. 3 mile flat walk & run. Dog walkers welcome. (See Saturday at 9am.) Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.com Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Lesbian Cancer Support Group. 7-9pm. Cancer Lifeline, 6522 Fremont Ave N. Meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Professionally facilitated group for Lesbians affected by any type of cancer, ranging from those recently diagnosed to long-term survivors. Co-sponsored by Verbena & Cancer Lifeline. 297-2100 ext 114. A Night of Solo Performance by Queer Women. 7pm. (6:30pm door). Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Featuring Elizabeth Whitney and Carol Maki. Tickets: $6-$10 sliding scale. www.brownpapertickets.com and at the door. Over 40’s 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. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible 1st Hill/Central Area location. Meets every Tuesday & Thursday. Players of all abilities welcome to play with this non-profit GLBTQ duplicate bridge group in a fun laid-back atmosphere. $3 fee includes coffee & snacks. For partners & to make reservations: Dan, dantuttle@yahoo.com, 992-3351. Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma. 7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday. Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. For info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. 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. 360-445-2411; www.washington genderalliance.com “Lowdown Hoedown.” 8pm-12 midnight. Seattle Eagle, 314 E Pike St. Every 2nd Tuesday. An evening of classic country music with $2 pints of Bud & Bud Light. Co-sponsored by Rain City Dance Association. 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. Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. 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. 781-7724. http://maturefriends.org Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30 pm. Call for details, location & to RSVP. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. 781-7724. http://maturefriends.org 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. InsideOut - A Support Group for GLBTQ Youth Ages 13-18 in Shoreline. 3:30-5pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Room 230, Shoreline. Every Wednesday. InsideOut is a group for LGBTQ Youth to develop positive self-identities in a professional & supportive environment. 362-7282 ext 242. Sponsored by the Center for Human Services. Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.org GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards Banquet. 5:30-9:30pm. Grand Hyatt Hotel, 721 Pine St. Reservations due 5pm Friday before the dinner; seating for walk-ins without reservations not guaranteed. Cost: $105-members/$120-nonmembers/$50-students/Walk-ins $15 extra at the door. 363-9188; www.thegsba.org. Verbena Health Clinic. 5:30-8:30pm. Country Doctor, 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. Equal Rights Washington Volunteer Drop-In Night. 6-8pm. ERW Offices, 209 Harvard Ave E. Meets every Wednesday. Contact us at 324-2570 or info@equalrightswashington.org GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Open-Minded, & Bisexual Empowerment): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3331 Broadway #1001, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by Snohomish Health District. David/Brenda, 425-263-2908. www.globeyouth.org POZSeattle St Pat’s Social. 6-8pm. Kick off St Pat’s weekend a few days early & meet us in the downstairs bar for free appetizers, socializing & a whole lot of fun. This event is free (except for the cost of beverages) & is for all HIV+ men & their friends, regardless of age, shape, size or color. www.pozseattle.org Transgender Youth Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday listing at 9am.) WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. (See Monday listing at 6:30pm.) Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersollcenter.org Mekosun Yoga. 7-8pm. Mekosun Loft, 905 20th Ave S. Meets every Wednesday. Community class. Mixed gender. $10/class or $5 with food donation for local food bank. 412-7079, www.mekosun.com Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. New volunteers always welcome. gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. 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, www. lamberthouse.org 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 2nd Wednesday each month. FREE. Everyone welcome to attend. StageFright not only features young folk, but is also MC’d by young folk & attended in great majority by young folk. 322-7030; www.hugohouse.org. Gay Fathers Association of Seattle Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, meeting room varies. Meets every Wednesday. Support groups for (1) Gay fathers & (2) for Gay men who are married & may or may not have children. The two groups mee on alternate Wednesdays. For schedule, check http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathers seattle 324-4359, www.gfas.org HIV-Negative Gay & Bi Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- Gay & Bi 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 info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org HIV+ Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men. For info, call 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 Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. 360-671-3358; www.washingtongender alliance.com. (See related listing Tuesday at 7:30pm.) Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth. Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 12:30-3:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.” 12noon-1pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. (See related listing Tuesday at 6:30pm.) 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, www.oasisyouthcenter.com (Also Fridays & 2nd Saturdays 4pm-12 midnight.) Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance. 4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project every week! Please call before dropping in. 957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Queer Night at the Bremerton/Kitsap Health Department. 4:30-7pm. 109 Austin Dr, Bremerton. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. HIV/AIDS & STD testing in a GLBT positive environment. Call Sue or Steve at 360-337-5235. Grief & Loss Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group open to ALL grieving in the recent loss of a loved one due to death. For info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org 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. Friends, Partners & Providers of Meth Users. 6:30-8pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. This is an ongoing drop-in support group open to anyone coping (or trying to cope) with another’s meth use. www.dunsheehouse.org Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives Presents Col Margarethe Cammermeyer. 6:30pm. Triad Urban Center, 701 3rd Ave. Col Cammermeyer will speak specifically about her own experiences collecting & documenting her personal herstory. Appetizers & beverages will be served. Cost is $25 to benefit Pacific NW Lesbian Archives. RSVP 654-4477, lisa@ pnwlesbianarchives.org Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16. Mekosun Yoga. 7-8:15pm. Mekosun Loft, 905 20th Ave S. Meets every Thursday. Men only, clothing optional. $15/class. 412-7079; www.mekosun.com. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Pacific Gender Support Drop-In Meeting. 7-9pm. 1812 E Madison St, #204. Meets every Thursday. This is a drop-in group for all: CDs, TVs,TGs, TSs & all those concerned with Gender issues such as family, friends, employers, etc. Donations appreciated. 323-2162, www.pacificgender.org/support/ Puddletown Squares “A Taste of Square Dancing.” 7-9pm. St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th St. Square dancing for Gays & Lesbians & their friends. www.puddletowndancers.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible 1st Hill/Central Area location. Meets every Tuesday & Thursday. Players of all abilities welcome to play with this non-profit GLBTQ duplicate bridge group in a fun laid-back atmosphere. $3 fee includes coffee & snacks. For partners & to make reservations: Dan, dantuttle@yahoo.com, 992-3351. “Who’s Your Daddy” TV Broadcast. 1st & 3rd Saturday 11pm; 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Comcast Channel 77. The longest running LGBT affirming TV program in the greater Seattle area. www.whosyour daddytv.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.) 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, www.oasisyouthcenter.com (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & 2nd Saturdays 4pm-12 midnight.) An All-Ages Night of Electronic/Rock/Pop to Benefit Lambert House. 5pm. El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave E. Featuring Fever Club, SXY, Reidar and C-LEB. $7-adv; $9-door; www.ticketswest.com and outlets. Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who want to stay off speed. For info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org. WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. (See Monday listing at 6:30pm.) Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Country Western Dancing. Waltz Lesson 7:30pm, Open Dancing 8;30-10:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. www.raincountrydance.org Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday. (253) 474-8897. Qcolors - Group for LGBTQ People of Color. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Ongoing drop-in group. Peer-led social alternative, support & discussion group for Queer identified people of color. For more information visit www.dunshee house.org The Alternative. 8-9:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Please arrive by 7:30pm. FREE peer facilitated drop-in group for 20/30/40-ish men who are interested in connecting with others in a friendly & alternative setting. Come check us out! For info, call 322-2437, www.dunsheehouse.org (See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday of every month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. On Metro routes 8, 10, 43. Q-Squared Book Group. 1-2pm. Capitol Hill Library, 425 Harvard Ave E. Meets the 3rd Saturday of every month. A relaxed & enjoyable approach to Gay literature. The idea is to cover fiction & non-fiction, masterpieces & fun beach reads, current releases & classics of the field. We may even toss in a graphic novel just to mix things up. www.qsquared.org PNW G/B/Q Longhaired Men. 2pm. Locations vary. Check the website or call for details. An informal social group for longhairs, growers, longhair admirers & their friends. We gather for brunch on the 3rd Saturday of every month to socialize, chat & often go out afterwards for coffee or some activity. Please join us! For information & to RSVP, 309-0510 or www.longhair. shorturl.com Music of Remembrance: Forbidden! - “For A Look or A Touch 2:30pm. Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park. Featues the second performance ever of “For A Look or A Touch” based on a true story of Gay German teenaged lovers tragically separated by the Nazis during the Holocaust. FREE. Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Caffe Vita, 1005 E Pike St. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. www.binetseattle.org. Seattle Men’s Chorus “A Foreign Affair” with Guest Host Rick Steves in Edmonds. 7pm. Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. Tickets $20-$25. (425) 275-9595, boxoffice@edmondscenterforthearts.org Femmetasia! A Night of Queer Femme Art & Performance. Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St. Tickets $15 at the door, $12 advance. www.brownpapertickets.com Righteous Mothers at the Triple Door. 8pm. 216 Union St. Four funny, philosophical female folk-rock musicians who have been one of the Northwest’s foremost performing groups for the past 26 years. Tickets $22 in advance, $25 at the door. www.tripledoor.com “Who’s Your Daddy” TV Broadcast. 1st & 3rd Saturday 11pm; 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Comcast Channel 77. The longest running LGBT affirming TV program in the greater Seattle area. www.whosyour daddytv.org (See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) African Spirituality Medicine Circle. 10am-12:30pm. Community-centered group healing circle where you come to resolve problems, release blockages & receive your healing within the multidimensional levels of your existence. Alcohol, drug & pet free event for people 18+. Participants are encouraged to wear white comfortable clothing. Sponsored by Ile LaiLai. Suggested donation $24-$40. RSVP to rootwomin@ gmail.com Seattle Men in Leather Monthly Brunch. 11am. Martin’s Off Madison, 1413 14th Ave. Meets 3rd Sunday most months. All members of the leather community are invited to attend. 686-2594; info@seattle meninleather.org; www.seattlemeninleather.org 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. $4 door fee covers hall rental. 329-0793. Seattle Black Pride Community Meeting. 4-6pm. 115 16th Ave E. Meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. An opportunity to give feedback/input and help plan Seattle Black Pride 2008. Also get updates on SBP community programs as they grow on the national map of Black Prides. 324-1520; www.seattleblackpride.org. La Sonora Dinamita. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Entre hermanos presenta a la sensacional Sonora Dinamita. N te puedes perder este fenomenal grupo de cumbia...Te esperamos. Boletos $15. 322-7700. www.entrehermanos.org
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