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SOFTBALL LEAGUE
2008 SOFTBALL SEASON Open Division games will be played primarily at the North SeaTac fields again this year, S. 128th St. & 20th Ave. S., and the Women's Division games will be played at the Lower Woodland Complex, Aurora Ave. N. & N. 59th St. For complete details about the league, including game times and field locations, see the league website at www.emeraldcitysoftball.org. In addition to regularly scheduled games, the league will also be hosting the Gay Softball World Series. LAMBERT HOUSE SEEKING MEALS VOLUNTEERS Lambert House, Seattle's LGBTQ youth drop-in center, is currently seeking Meals volunteers for Monday nights. Meals volunteers plan the dinner menu, provide the ingredients and prepare a family-style dinner for 10-20 LGBTQ youth, ages 22 and under. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kristina@lamberthouse.org or call 206-322-2515 ext *814. PLANNING CONTINUES FOR FUTURE FUNDING OF HIV/AIDS CARE SERVICES Nearly $5.5 million will be available for HIV/AIDS care services in King County in 2009 and 2010. The Seattle HIV/AIDS Planning Council has begun the process of deciding what types of services will be funded with the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act, Part A funds. A committee of the Planning Council comprised of consumers and service providers will use data from a variety of sources, including an assessment of need which surveyed over 500 consumers and 100 providers, to determine funding levels of services. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meetings and join in the discussions. Meetings will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on seven Mondays. Meetings scheduled for March 17, 24, 31, April 7, and May 5, will be held at 2100 24th Ave. S. Meetings schedule for April 21 and 28, will be held at 401 5th Ave, Room 121. After the approval of the funding plan by the full Planning Council, interested parties will have 30 days to provide comments. The Seattle HIV/AIDS Planning Council is the local decision-making body that determines how federal funds will be awarded for HIV/AIDS care service delivery in King County. For more information on the Seattle HIV/AIDS Planning Council, visit: www.metrokc.gov/health/apu/pc. If you have questions about this funding process, contact Jesse Chipps at 206-205-5511 or jesse.chipps@kingcounty.gov. THE VON FOXIES PRESENT "FOXIE ANGELS: IN SEARCH OF THE VEGAS CONNECTION" "Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy." Get out your Aqua Net, your feathered hair and your gun, because the Von Foxies are going under cover! On Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, the Von Foxies present their new show at Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave. S., door at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.. Tickets: $15 advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31954; $20 at the door. Must be 21+. www.vonfoxies.com. RAIN COUNTRY PRESENTS "EMERALD CITY HOEDOWN" The Emerald City Hoedown will be held April 25-27 in Seattle. Join Rain Country for a weekend of dancing and socializing. For a complete schedule of workshops, dances and social gatherings, visit www.raincountry.org/hoedown/schedule.htm. A welcome social will be held Friday, April 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Piecora's NY Pizza, 1401 E. Madison. Registration is $45. COMMUNITY VISIONS USA PRESENTS ANNUAL CHARITY SILENT AUCTION On Saturday, April 26, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Community Visions USA, presents their annual charity silent auction at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E., in support of their programs to help homeless individuals. Enjoy heavy appetizers, coffee and desserts and live music by celebrated violinist, Pasquale throughout the evening and bid on some great items. Admission is $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door. To RSVP and for more information, call Andrew De Young at 425-876-6152 or email Andrew@yourhandup.org, or visit www.yourhandup.org; www.communityvisionsusa.org COMMUNITIES AGAINST RAPE AND ABUSE (CARA) "WINE & ROSES" SILENT AUCTION On Saturday, April 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., CARA presents their "Wine & Roses" Silent Auction, at 722 E. Union St. Tickets: $35 in advance; $45 at the door; $300 for a table sponsor. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.cara-seattle.org. CARA promotes a broad agenda for liberation and social justice while prioritizing anti-rape work as the center of their organizing. They use community organizing, critical dialogue, and collective action as tools to build safe, peaceful, and sustainable communities. "CAPITOL HILL RESPONDS TO VIOLENCE" COMMUNITY SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE FAIR On Sunday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities and the Seattle Police Department present a series of workshops and information on personal safety. Workshops will be organized by Home Alive, NW Network, Seattle Police Department and the King County Prosecutor's Office. This FREE event (donations accepted) will be held at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E. PACIFIC NW LESBIAN ARCHIVES VISIONING SESSIONS CANCELLED In last week's "Northwest News," the SGN reported that the Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives was planning to hold two visioning sessions to discuss fundraising ideas for the archives. This week the organizers decided to cancel those sessions for the time being. They will, however, be continuing to work on their project. If you are interested in volunteering with the archives, they can be reached at 206-654-4477 or email lisa@pnwlesbianarchives.org HOME ALIVE BENEFIT AT THE WAR ROOM On Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m., The War Room, 722 E. Pike St., hosts a benefit for Home Alive, Seattle's community-based self-defense training organization. 21+. $5 minimum donation. www.homealive.org; www.thewarroomseattle.com. HAIR CLUB FOR MEN EVENT AT DUNSHEE HOUSE Join your favorite Mousse, Tres Ame and Cottonelle at the Salon on Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, for a discussion relevant to Gay and Bisexual men. The topic is "disclosure." What's the big deal? Who's defining it - are we on the same page? Should it be a community norm? What is your role as a provider? The discussion will be facilitated by Robert Marks and Mark Fleming and is sponsored by Public Health Seattle & King County. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call or email Kathy.Silverman@kingcounty.gov or 206-205-0586. PURR HOSTS BARTENDER AUCTION BENEFIT FOR RISE 'N SHINE On Wednesday, April 30, starting at 7 p.m. (with auction at 8 p.m.) enjoy Absolut Citron drink specials and the outrageous hospitality of Glamazonia and bid for a date with your favorite bartenders from The Cuff, R Place, Purr and Madison Pub, at Purr Cocktail Lounge, 1518 11th Ave. Proceeds will benefit Rise 'n Shine, a local non-profit organization that provides emotional support programs, stability, advocacy, and AIDS education for children and teens affected by HIV and AIDS. TRC GLBT CAMPGROUND OPENING DELAYED DUE TO HEAVY SNOW Triangle Recreation Camp (TRC) usually opens for Gay and Lesbian campers mid-April. But this year due to heavy snow and a long winter the campground is forced to delay opening until the first weekend in May. "There is too much snow to get into the parking lot, and the snow plows created a large snow berm preventing vehicle access onto the property." says Dale M., VP Operations. TRC is the favorite member-owned-and-operated non-profit campground, exclusively for Gay men and Lesbians in the Pacific Northwest. TRC offers primitive camping to its members in an old-growth forest fronting the Stilliguamish River in the beautiful Cascade foothills. This 80-acre nature conservancy is located a 1.5 hour drive north of Seattle along a National Scenic Byway, and comes alive each summer with thousands of Gay men and women campers. Please visit www.camptrc.org for additional information. THREE DOLLAR BILL CINEMA HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL AUCTIONFEST On Saturday, May 3, join Three Dollar Bill Cinema for "Some Like It Hot," an evening of dinner, dessert, film, and fabulous auction items, at the Bell Harbor Conference Center, Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way, on the Seattle waterfront. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction, followed by a sit-down dinner, hosted wine, and live auction. Tickets are $100 ($95 for Three Dollar Bill Cinema members). For complete information and to purchase tickets, visit www.seattlequeerfilm.org or call 206-323-4274. FREEDOM SOCIALIST PARTY CELEBRATES MAY DAY WITH BOOK LAUNCH & READING On Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., author and activist Megan Cornish will talk about her new book, Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity and Resistance, co-authored with Yolanda Alaniz. The volume, with a forward by educator Rodolfo Acuña, is the focus of festivities for May Day, the international worker's holiday. A zesty chicken mole supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. for a $9.00 donation. Hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party. Spanish translation available. For information, rides or childcare, call 206-722-2453 or email FSPseattle@mindspring.com. www.socialism. com GSBA'S 18TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DINNER On Friday, May 9, the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) presents "Connecting the Generations," their 18th annual Scholarship Awards Dinner, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave. Join MC Jennifer Self, MSW, Q Center Coordinator, University of Washington, for a gala dinner event honoring the 2008 GSBA Scholarship Recipients. Tickets: $75-GSBA members, $90-non-members, $25-students. Register online at www.thegsba.org or call 206-363-9188. Q-SQUARED MEN WEEKEND RETREAT FOR GAY, BI & TRANS MEN May 9-11, Q-Squared Men presents "Q-Spring," a weekend retreat on Vashon Island for Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men. Q-Spring is a chance to gather with other men to reflect on, embrace, and celebrate who you are, where you have been, and where you are headed. Q-Spring is intended to be a personal experience in a communal setting. Discover new parts of yourself and enjoy the company of other men in a non-judgmental, attitude-free atmosphere. Cost is $175. For complete information, including a schedule of activities, visit www.qsquared.org. Registration closes on May 1 at 12 midnight. CITY OF SEATTLE SEEKING NEW COMMISSIONERS FOR SEATTLE DESIGN COMMISSION Mayor Greg Nickels is looking for new Seattle Design Commission members to fill upcoming vacancies in the landscape architect, engineer, and at-large positions. For complete details, visit www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/design_commission/overview. Deadline for application is May 12. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR GAY CITY UNIVERSITY Get out your backpacks and sharpen your pencils because Gay City University is back! Join other Gay and Bi guys and Trans men at the Northwest School, 1415 Summit Ave, on Saturday, May 17, for a day of learning and fun at Gay City University 2008. This year's session brings brand new offerings and returning favorites. Choose from a variety of fascinating classes on sexuality, health, relationships, history, culture, finances and more. GCU is $35 and includes FREE lunch (for students pre-registered by May 15). Full class listings and schedule details can be found online at www.gaycity.org. Scholarships are available to those in need. If this is your first Gay City University, bring a friend and experience the day together. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and classes run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a graduation/after party at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E. Pike St., at 5 p.m. Gay City University's mission is to provide opportunities for growth and learning to Gay, Bisexual and Trans men in the Seattle area through non-graded classes and workshops offered in a safe and fun environment. Gay City University seeks to create a sense of community and to promote communication and self-esteem among Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men of all ages. NORTHWEST NETWORK OFFERING RELATIONSHIP SKILLS CLASS The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse's is offering their Spring Relationship Skills Class, Wednesday evenings, May 21st - June 25th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Seattle Central Community College. This six week course will explore the skills we need to build the relationships we want. Topics include: Identifying cultural norms and personal values; accountability; expectations and negotiation; naming and setting boundaries; strengthening support networks and more! This class is open to all LGBTQ people regardless of relationship status or history. Class fee is $90 suggested donation, however, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information, accessibility questions, or to register, contact deann at 206-568-7777 or deann@nwnetwork.org. Registration deadline is May 14. If you will require an ASL interpreter, please register by May 1. SCCC is wheelchair accessible. GAY CITY SEEKING LGBT ARTISTS, WRITERS AND CRAFTS PEOPLE Gay City is currently seeking any and all LGBT artists to host workshops on a number of art forms. As part of their newly launched Peer Recovery Network, Gay City will be hosting local artists to spread their knowledge and share their art forms with the community. Whether it's painting, sculpting, dance, theatre, self-defense, puppetry, poetry, writing, spoken word, music, fashion design, crafts, photography, welding, carpentry& whatever it may be, join Gay City in building community through art and camaraderie. For more information, contact Eleazar Juarez at eleazar@gaycity.org or 206-388-1707 or Robert Yoon at Robert@gaycity.org or 206-388-1704. |
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