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posted Friday, May 15, 2009 - Volume 37 Issue 20
Northwest News
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AFSC SPEAKER'S BUREAU LOOKING FOR QUEER YOUTH
The American Friends Service Committee's speaker's bureau, Out Spoken, is looking for Queer youth to interview about their life experiences and hopes for the future to expand and enrich their panel presentations. Participants will receive a gift card and much appreciation for helping out. Contact LT at ltan@AFSC.org for more information and to set up an interview.

PROM RESOURCES FOR LGBT STUDENTS
http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/ youth/39462res20090424.html

LAMBERT HOUSE SEEKING VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Lambert House, Seattle's LGBTQ youth center, is currently seeking a volunteer graphic designer. This position requires experience working in graphic design at a professional level. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Katie@lamberthouse.org or call 206-322-2515 ext *814.

PROP 8 DAY-OF-DECISION ACTION AT WESTLAKE CENTER
The day the California Supreme Court rules on Proposition 8, cities throughout the country will gather in celebration or protest of their decision. If the court overturns Prop 8 we will celebrate our growing equality. If the court upholds Prop 8, it will deny LGBTQ people their right to marry in California and we will protest. Either way, we will take the national movement forward by working together for equality right here in Washington State. The action will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the day the decision is announced. Similar actions are being planned around the country. www.dayofdecision.org; www.dayofdecision.wetpaint.com.

GSBA HOSTS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DINNER
On Friday, May 15, the Greater Seattle Business Association, Greater Seattle's LGBT Chamber of Commerce, will host their annual Scholarship Awards Dinner, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., at The Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave. $85-members, $95-non members, $50-students, walk-ins are $10 more at the door if seating is available.

"Bring your Kleenex as we cheer on our scholarship recipients. We expect to be giving out 26 scholarships to future leaders of our community. Your generosity has made this possible and it is a great place to celebrate philanthropy. Consider sponsoring a student and/or their family to attend - buy a table and have a student sit with you and share their story and vision."

Register online at www.thegsba.org or call 206-363-9188.

SYTTENDE MAI WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR FUNDRAISER
On Friday, May 15, from 5-8pm, join the Kwanchai/Jonathan Mathews Design Group for a happy hour fundraiser at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St. to kick off the Syttende Mai, Norwegian Constitution Day weekend celebration. Proceeds benefit the Nordic Heritage Museum. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.kwanchai.net or contact Christina at 206-262-1022 or Christina@kwanchai.net. (See related event on Sunday, May 17.)

DIVERSE HARMONY PRESENTS FREAK SHOW SPRING CONCERT
On Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m., at Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Diverse Harmony, the nation's first Gay/straight alliance youth chorus, presents Freak Show, a musical theatre experience.

"See what's behind the curtain. We all have public and private personas. We're all circus freaks on the inside. Diverse Harmony's latest production, Freak Show celebrates the bizarre and the sublime, the outrageous and exasperating, the distasteful and haunting, for pennies per peek. This production features songs hand-picked from various sources such as Broadway and popular music, as well as original compositions by our performers, to tell the story of a troupe of "freaks" in a traveling side show. These "freaks" perform their garish acts, but also give you a behind the scenes look at what makes them tick emotionally - a sort of peek behind the curtain." Admission is $10. Ages 22 and under complimentary.

Q-SQUARED BOOK GROUP
On Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m., at the Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave. E., the Q-Squared Book Group will discuss the book, Hero, by Perry Moore. Booklist's review said, "Moore's casting of a Gay teen hero in a high-concept fantasy marks a significant expansion of GLBTQ literature into genres that reflect teens' diverse reading interests; given the mainstream popularity of comics-inspired tales, the average, ordinary Gay teen superhero who comes out and saves the world will raise cheers from within the GLBTQ community and beyond." Q-Squared Book Group is open to men who are interested in Gay literature and always welcomes new members. For more information, visit www.qsquared.org.

EMERALD CITY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION SPRING LEAGUE UNDERWAY
The Open Division Spring League is underway every Sunday through June 21 (except Memorial Day weekend) at the North SeaTac Park, S. 128th St. & 20th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA (C Division Teams) and Celebration Park, 11th Pl. S. & S. 324th St. (1111 S. 324th St.), Federal Way (A, B & D Division Teams). (Check website for possible rainout announcements and Saturday rainout day schedules.) Both fields are accessible by public transit. For further information, including teams, league sponsors and schedule of play, visit www.emeraldcitysoftball.org.

SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION PRESENTS "STRAIGHTLACED" FILM PREMIERE
On Sunday, May 17, from 2-5 p.m., at AMC Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., join the Safe Schools Coalition for a film premiere screening of Straightlaced: How Gender's Got Us All Tied Up, followed by a panel discussion and reception at Il Fornaio, in the Pacific Place atrium. "Straightlaced takes a powerful and intimate look at how popular pressures around gender and sexuality are shaping the lives of American teens. The film proudly showcases the diverse and unscripted voices of more than 50 youth from a wide range of high schools across the country who speak with breathtaking honesty, insight, and humor about gender roles and the struggle to be who they really are." Tickets: General - $8 advance, $10 at the door; Students/Seniors - $4 advance, $5 at the door. http://groundspark.org/upcoming-screenings; www.safeschoolscoalition.org.

SYTTENDE MAI WEEKEND "SYTTENDE GAY" CELEBRATION
On Sunday, May 17, from 3-6:30 p.m., celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day in Ballard with Scandigayvians and friends at The BalMar, 5449 Ballard Ave. NW and watch the Ballard Syttende Mai parade with a turnout of over 15,000. $10 VIP pass includes exclusive access to patio and upstairs, 10% off inspired food and cocktails. $2 of each $10 VIP pass will be donated to the Nordic Heritage Museum. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.kwanchai.net or call Christina at 206-262-1022. (See related event on Friday, May 15.)

SEATTLE SNAP PRESENTS MIZZ GAY CHEERLEADER CHEER-OFF CONTEST
On Sunday, May 17, from 6-9:30 p.m., at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E. Pike St., join Seattle SNAP (Sober Now and Proud) for their first season Sponsor Night! Come out and support the Emerald City Softball Association's first and only Recovery softball team. The event will feature a drag cheer-off contest, so prepare your best outfits and most exciting cheers! $5 suggested donation.

NW TWO-SPIRIT SOCIETY SOCIAL
On Monday, May 18, from 6-8 p.m., at the Lifelong AIDS Alliance Seneca Conference Room, 1002 E. Seneca St. (entrance off lower parking lot), Two-Spirit people and allies are invited to a NW Two-Spirit Society social. "We are looking to re-establish a group that will meet the needs of our community, but also provide outreach to the greater Native community. To make this happen, we ask you to please bring your ideas, thoughts, hopes and effort to make this group successful again. This will be a potluck so if you are able to bring food/drink, great. If not, come anyway. We want you!" For more information, contact Phoenix at SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail.com.

GAY CITY HOSTS CHATROOM: COMRADES
On Monday, May 18, starting at 7:30 p.m., Gay City hosts their monthly drop-in discussion group, at the Gay City offices, 511 E. Pike St. This month's topic is: "Comrades."

"What can you figure out about a guy from the company he keeps? What is camaraderie? How and where do you meet folks to cultivate new friendships? Bring your motley crew of friends (str8 to Queer, bois to girls) and celebrate your love for one another at this lively discussion." For more information, call 206-860-6969 or visit www.gaycity.org.

HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY
www.bethegeneration.org

GAY SOCIAL DINNER CLUB OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Every Monday a group of Snohomish County Gay men meet at a different Snohomish County restaurant to socialize, network, share a joke or a life experience, meet new people, and make new friends. There are no dues to join this dinner club. The only cost is your meal. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Ricardo Hernandez at socialdinnerclub@yahoo.com or at 360-722-1664.

COUNTRY DOCTOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC OFFERS HEALTH CARE NIGHT FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Spectrum Natural Health at Country Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave. E., offers primary and naturopathic care for the LGBTQ community every Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Providers have been serving the LGBTQ community for many years. Cost is sliding scale - no one turned away for lack of funds. For information and to make an appointment, call 206-299-1600.

COMMUNITY FORUM WITH NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN TASK FORCE
Come out to hear from Darlene Nipper, Deputy Director of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) on Thursday, May 21, at 7:15 p.m., at POCAAN, 1609 19th Ave. (at E. Madison St.).

FREEDOM SOCIALIST PARTY HOSTS 4TH FRIDAY FORUM: "STRIKE! WHEN UNIONS HELD THE REINS IN SEATTLE"
Time for a labor resurgence! Organizers from a cross-section of unions facing layoffs and take-backs during this economic crisis will share their perspectives and strategies for re-igniting the labor movement at a public forum on Friday, May 22, 7:30 p.m. at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Panelists include Salvador Castillo, a shop steward at the University of Washington, Mike Jung of Organized Workers for Labor Solidarity (OWLS) and OPEIU Local 8, Emily Lynch, a member of the United Auto Workers representing graduate students at the UW, and Doreen McGrath, a Martin Luther King County Labor Council delegate from IFPTE Local 17 and City Light employee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Door donation is $3.00. Snack plates served for a $6.00 donation (sliding scale and work exchanges available for the unemployed). Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party. Wheelchair accessible. For information or childcare call 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com.

CAMP TEN TREES 2009 DINNER & AUCTION COMING UP IN MAY
"All Around The Campfire," Camp Ten Trees 2009 dinner and auction benefit will be held on Saturday, May 23, starting at 6 p.m., at the South Lake Union Armory, Naval Reserve Building, Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N. Tickets are $65. For more information and tickets, visit www.camptentrees,org or call 206-288-9568.

ENTRE HERMANOS' LATINO PAGEANT
On Saturday, May 23, join Entre Hermanos for their annual Latino Pageant. The event will be held at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave., starting at 6 p.m. with dinner and a no-host bar.

This annual pageant is the signature event for Entre Hermanos, which brings the Latino LGBT community (and friends) together in a wonderful celebration. The pageant culminates with the selection of the King, Queen, and Lesbian Queen, who then go on to represent the organization during the year, for which their main priority is to create visibility and a positive image for Entre Hermanos. The pageant brings youth and adults together to socialize, meet new people, and find a space where sexual diversity is our greatest value. We also recognize those people and institutions that have worked on behalf of our community.

The spirit of the Latino pageant is to provide a framework for celebration, recognition of our true diversity and acceptance; upon which our work as an organization revolves. We attempt to recognize the talent and exuberance of Latino culture, our desire to succeed, and take our place in the spectrum of cultures living in this community.

For ticket information, call 322-7700 or stop by the Entre Hermanos office at 1505 Broadway (next to Tully's). www.entrehermanos.org.

KCTS BROADCASTS IN THE LIFE TV
On Sunday, May 24, at midnight, In The Life TV will be broadcast on KCTS-TV, Channel 9. "In the May episode we investigate the AIDS epidemic in communities of color, learn how two organizations are addressing the particular needs of their communities, and meet a filmmaker inspired by an artist and activist." This episode can also be viewed online at your convenience at www.inthelifetv.org.

NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLDS SIXTH ANNUAL BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, "OUT FOR BUSINESS," IN SEATTLE MAY 28-30
The NGLCC will hold their sixth annual Business & Leadership Conference, "Out for Business," May 28-30, at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel. The three-day event includes a series of business symposia, keynote speakers, panel discussions and special events designed to educate and connect attendees. Various tracks of programming are designed to meet the interests and needs of LGBT business owners and entrepreneurs, allied companies and NGLCC affiliate chambers from around the country. The Out for Business Conference also connects local and national LGBT businesses with NGLCC's corporate partners for contracting opportunities. For a complete list visit www.nglcc.org/corporate/partners. For complete information and to register for the conference, visit www.nglcc.org/Seattle2009.

GLSEN/WA PRESENTS 5TH ANNUAL GSA AWARDS
On Friday, June 5, join GLSEN/WA (the Washington state chapter of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) for their 5th Annual GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) Awards at The Bush School, 3400 E. Harrison St. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with a reception; the awards ceremony follows at 7 p.m. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, good conversation, live entertainment, silent auction and an inspiring and heart-warming awards ceremony. Celebrate the courageous youth and allies who seek to end anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in Washington's K-12 schools. These kids are doing incredible work in our state to support each other, raise consciousness and fight bigotry in their schools! Tickets are $25-general; $10-students and can be purchased in advance at 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/58138. For more information and to support the work of GLSEN/WA, visit www.glsenwa.org, email mail@glsenwa.org or call 206-330-2099.

PACIFIC NW LESBIAN ARCHIVES SPONSORING WOMEN'S WEEKEND IN THE WOODS IN JUNE
The gathering you've only dreamed about is happening! Join us for a relaxing weekend on Kitsap Peninsula this summer. Choose to sleep under the stars or in the cabins at Camp Indianola. Visit http://www.pnwlesbianarchives.org for all the details. When you are on the website, you may need to follow a few links in order to find pricing, registration, etc. If you know of any women who do not have internet access, but may be interested in attending, please spread the word and let them know how to get in touch with us. Pacific NW Lesbian Archives, PO Box 27671, Seattle, WA 98165; 206-654-4477. Please register by Saturday, May 30.

SEATTLE PRIDE PARADE REGISTRATION OPEN; GRAND MARSHALLS, OFFICIAL ARTISTS & VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
On Sunday, June 28, starting at 11 a.m. at 4th Ave. & Union St., Seattle Out & Proud presents Seattle's annual Pride Parade, this year celebrating its 35th anniversary. As in recent years, the parade will travel north on 4th Ave. to Denny Way. Immediately following the parade, the Seattle Pride Festival will be held again this year at the Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion and International Fountain. This year's theme is "Peace, Love and Equality" and celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots with an emphasis on marriage equality in Washington state. Online registration for participation in the parade is now open. Nominations for grand marshals are being solicited. Artists are being sought to reflect this year's theme in their work (painting, sculpture, music, dance, film, video, short stories, poetry) and become official artists for Seattle Pride 2009. Volunteers are also being sought. For complete information, visit www.seattlepride.org.

"COMMUNITY STORIES" DOCUMENTS THE CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES & HEALTH CARE STRUGGLE AROUND THE AIDS CRISIS IN SEATTLE IN THE 1980S
The onset of AIDS "was a health crisis, but it was also a civil rights crisis," recalls Carol Sterling, former director of the Chicken Soup Brigade. Debuting recently on the Seattle Channel (Cable Channel 21), "Community Stories" looks back to the 1980s and the start of the AIDS epidemic in Seattle. This history is told through the words of people - including Sterling, City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, Seattle Gay News editor George Bakan and King County AIDS Program Director Bob Wood - who lived and worked on the front lines in the community. Learn about this important history by following this link now: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3170902.

HIV IS STILL A BIG DEAL ONLINE VIDEO SERIES TO HELP PREVENT HIV AMONG GAY MEN
HIV Is Still a Big Deal follows Josh, a young Gay man living in Manhattan, as he deals with everything from love and friendships to online hookups and unsafe sex. To view the first two episodes, go to www.hivbigdeal.org

SOLDIERS PROJECT NW OFFERS FREE COUNSELING FOR VETS/ACTIVE MILITARY & THEIR LOVES ONES
Soldiers Project NW is a 100% volunteer organization whose purpose is to provide free counseling to those who have served or are serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and to their families and loved ones, including LGBT active military/veterans and their loved ones. Many people choose to receive help directly from the military or the VA. Soldiers Project NW offers an alternative for those who, for whatever reason, do not or cannot utilize those benefits. Soldiers Project NW has put together a list of licensed private practice therapists from Olympia to Bellingham who are willing to see one client (or couple, or family) at no charge, for as long as they need to be seen to deal with any of the stressors that have come from being involved in combat or loving someone who has. For more information, call the Soldiers Project NW's 24-hour phone line, 206-290-1035.AFSC SPEAKER'S BUREAU LOOKING FOR QUEER YOUTH
The American Friends Service Committee's speaker's bureau, Out Spoken, is looking for Queer youth to interview about their life experiences and hopes for the future to expand and enrich their panel presentations. Participants will receive a gift card and much appreciation for helping out. Contact LT at ltan@AFSC.org for more information and to set up an interview.

PROM RESOURCES FOR LGBT STUDENTS
http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/ youth/39462res20090424.html

LAMBERT HOUSE SEEKING VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Lambert House, Seattle's LGBTQ youth center, is currently seeking a volunteer graphic designer. This position requires experience working in graphic design at a professional level. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Katie@lamberthouse.org or call 206-322-2515 ext *814.

PROP 8 DAY-OF-DECISION ACTION AT WESTLAKE CENTER
The day the California Supreme Court rules on Proposition 8, cities throughout the country will gather in celebration or protest of their decision. If the court overturns Prop 8 we will celebrate our growing equality. If the court upholds Prop 8, it will deny LGBTQ people their right to marry in California and we will protest. Either way, we will take the national movement forward by working together for equality right here in Washington State. The action will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the day the decision is announced. Similar actions are being planned around the country. www.dayofdecision.org; www.dayofdecision.wetpaint.com.

GSBA HOSTS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DINNER
On Friday, May 15, the Greater Seattle Business Association, Greater Seattle's LGBT Chamber of Commerce, will host their annual Scholarship Awards Dinner, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., at The Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave. $85-members, $95-non members, $50-students, walk-ins are $10 more at the door if seating is available.

"Bring your Kleenex as we cheer on our scholarship recipients. We expect to be giving out 26 scholarships to future leaders of our community. Your generosity has made this possible and it is a great place to celebrate philanthropy. Consider sponsoring a student and/or their family to attend - buy a table and have a student sit with you and share their story and vision."

Register online at www.thegsba.org or call 206-363-9188.

SYTTENDE MAI WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR FUNDRAISER
On Friday, May 15, from 5-8pm, join the Kwanchai/Jonathan Mathews Design Group for a happy hour fundraiser at the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St. to kick off the Syttende Mai, Norwegian Constitution Day weekend celebration. Proceeds benefit the Nordic Heritage Museum. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.kwanchai.net or contact Christina at 206-262-1022 or Christina@kwanchai.net. (See related event on Sunday, May 17.)

DIVERSE HARMONY PRESENTS FREAK SHOW SPRING CONCERT
On Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m., at Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Diverse Harmony, the nation's first Gay/straight alliance youth chorus, presents Freak Show, a musical theatre experience.

"See what's behind the curtain. We all have public and private personas. We're all circus freaks on the inside. Diverse Harmony's latest production, Freak Show celebrates the bizarre and the sublime, the outrageous and exasperating, the distasteful and haunting, for pennies per peek. This production features songs hand-picked from various sources such as Broadway and popular music, as well as original compositions by our performers, to tell the story of a troupe of "freaks" in a traveling side show. These "freaks" perform their garish acts, but also give you a behind the scenes look at what makes them tick emotionally - a sort of peek behind the curtain." Admission is $10. Ages 22 and under complimentary.

Q-SQUARED BOOK GROUP
On Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m., at the Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave. E., the Q-Squared Book Group will discuss the book, Hero, by Perry Moore. Booklist's review said, "Moore's casting of a Gay teen hero in a high-concept fantasy marks a significant expansion of GLBTQ literature into genres that reflect teens' diverse reading interests; given the mainstream popularity of comics-inspired tales, the average, ordinary Gay teen superhero who comes out and saves the world will raise cheers from within the GLBTQ community and beyond." Q-Squared Book Group is open to men who are interested in Gay literature and always welcomes new members. For more information, visit www.qsquared.org.

EMERALD CITY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION SPRING LEAGUE UNDERWAY
The Open Division Spring League is underway every Sunday through June 21 (except Memorial Day weekend) at the North SeaTac Park, S. 128th St. & 20th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA (C Division Teams) and Celebration Park, 11th Pl. S. & S. 324th St. (1111 S. 324th St.), Federal Way (A, B & D Division Teams). (Check website for possible rainout announcements and Saturday rainout day schedules.) Both fields are accessible by public transit. For further information, including teams, league sponsors and schedule of play, visit www.emeraldcitysoftball.org.

SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION PRESENTS "STRAIGHTLACED" FILM PREMIERE
On Sunday, May 17, from 2-5 p.m., at AMC Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., join the Safe Schools Coalition for a film premiere screening of Straightlaced: How Gender's Got Us All Tied Up, followed by a panel discussion and reception at Il Fornaio, in the Pacific Place atrium. "Straightlaced takes a powerful and intimate look at how popular pressures around gender and sexuality are shaping the lives of American teens. The film proudly showcases the diverse and unscripted voices of more than 50 youth from a wide range of high schools across the country who speak with breathtaking honesty, insight, and humor about gender roles and the struggle to be who they really are." Tickets: General - $8 advance, $10 at the door; Students/Seniors - $4 advance, $5 at the door. http://groundspark.org/upcoming-screenings; www.safeschoolscoalition.org.

SYTTENDE MAI WEEKEND "SYTTENDE GAY" CELEBRATION
On Sunday, May 17, from 3-6:30 p.m., celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day in Ballard with Scandigayvians and friends at The BalMar, 5449 Ballard Ave. NW and watch the Ballard Syttende Mai parade with a turnout of over 15,000. $10 VIP pass includes exclusive access to patio and upstairs, 10% off inspired food and cocktails. $2 of each $10 VIP pass will be donated to the Nordic Heritage Museum. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.kwanchai.net or call Christina at 206-262-1022. (See related event on Friday, May 15.)

SEATTLE SNAP PRESENTS MIZZ GAY CHEERLEADER CHEER-OFF CONTEST
On Sunday, May 17, from 6-9:30 p.m., at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E. Pike St., join Seattle SNAP (Sober Now and Proud) for their first season Sponsor Night! Come out and support the Emerald City Softball Association's first and only Recovery softball team. The event will feature a drag cheer-off contest, so prepare your best outfits and most exciting cheers! $5 suggested donation.

NW TWO-SPIRIT SOCIETY SOCIAL
On Monday, May 18, from 6-8 p.m., at the Lifelong AIDS Alliance Seneca Conference Room, 1002 E. Seneca St. (entrance off lower parking lot), Two-Spirit people and allies are invited to a NW Two-Spirit Society social. "We are looking to re-establish a group that will meet the needs of our community, but also provide outreach to the greater Native community. To make this happen, we ask you to please bring your ideas, thoughts, hopes and effort to make this group successful again. This will be a potluck so if you are able to bring food/drink, great. If not, come anyway. We want you!" For more information, contact Phoenix at SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail.com.

GAY CITY HOSTS CHATROOM: COMRADES
On Monday, May 18, starting at 7:30 p.m., Gay City hosts their monthly drop-in discussion group, at the Gay City offices, 511 E. Pike St. This month's topic is: "Comrades."

"What can you figure out about a guy from the company he keeps? What is camaraderie? How and where do you meet folks to cultivate new friendships? Bring your motley crew of friends (str8 to Queer, bois to girls) and celebrate your love for one another at this lively discussion." For more information, call 206-860-6969 or visit www.gaycity.org.

HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY
www.bethegeneration.org

GAY SOCIAL DINNER CLUB OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Every Monday a group of Snohomish County Gay men meet at a different Snohomish County restaurant to socialize, network, share a joke or a life experience, meet new people, and make new friends. There are no dues to join this dinner club. The only cost is your meal. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Ricardo Hernandez at socialdinnerclub@yahoo.com or at 360-722-1664.

COUNTRY DOCTOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC OFFERS HEALTH CARE NIGHT FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Spectrum Natural Health at Country Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave. E., offers primary and naturopathic care for the LGBTQ community every Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Providers have been serving the LGBTQ community for many years. Cost is sliding scale - no one turned away for lack of funds. For information and to make an appointment, call 206-299-1600.

COMMUNITY FORUM WITH NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN TASK FORCE
Come out to hear from Darlene Nipper, Deputy Director of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) on Thursday, May 21, at 7:15 p.m., at POCAAN, 1609 19th Ave. (at E. Madison St.).

FREEDOM SOCIALIST PARTY HOSTS 4TH FRIDAY FORUM: "STRIKE! WHEN UNIONS HELD THE REINS IN SEATTLE"
Time for a labor resurgence! Organizers from a cross-section of unions facing layoffs and take-backs during this economic crisis will share their perspectives and strategies for re-igniting the labor movement at a public forum on Friday, May 22, 7:30 p.m. at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Panelists include Salvador Castillo, a shop steward at the University of Washington, Mike Jung of Organized Workers for Labor Solidarity (OWLS) and OPEIU Local 8, Emily Lynch, a member of the United Auto Workers representing graduate students at the UW, and Doreen McGrath, a Martin Luther King County Labor Council delegate from IFPTE Local 17 and City Light employee. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Door donation is $3.00. Snack plates served for a $6.00 donation (sliding scale and work exchanges available for the unemployed). Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party. Wheelchair accessible. For information or childcare call 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com.

CAMP TEN TREES 2009 DINNER & AUCTION COMING UP IN MAY
"All Around The Campfire," Camp Ten Trees 2009 dinner and auction benefit will be held on Saturday, May 23, starting at 6 p.m., at the South Lake Union Armory, Naval Reserve Building, Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N. Tickets are $65. For more information and tickets, visit www.camptentrees,org or call 206-288-9568.

ENTRE HERMANOS' LATINO PAGEANT
On Saturday, May 23, join Entre Hermanos for their annual Latino Pageant. The event will be held at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave., starting at 6 p.m. with dinner and a no-host bar.

This annual pageant is the signature event for Entre Hermanos, which brings the Latino LGBT community (and friends) together in a wonderful celebration. The pageant culminates with the selection of the King, Queen, and Lesbian Queen, who then go on to represent the organization during the year, for which their main priority is to create visibility and a positive image for Entre Hermanos. The pageant brings youth and adults together to socialize, meet new people, and find a space where sexual diversity is our greatest value. We also recognize those people and institutions that have worked on behalf of our community.

The spirit of the Latino pageant is to provide a framework for celebration, recognition of our true diversity and acceptance; upon which our work as an organization revolves. We attempt to recognize the talent and exuberance of Latino culture, our desire to succeed, and take our place in the spectrum of cultures living in this community.

For ticket information, call 322-7700 or stop by the Entre Hermanos office at 1505 Broadway (next to Tully's). www.entrehermanos.org.

KCTS BROADCASTS IN THE LIFE TV
On Sunday, May 24, at midnight, In The Life TV will be broadcast on KCTS-TV, Channel 9. "In the May episode we investigate the AIDS epidemic in communities of color, learn how two organizations are addressing the particular needs of their communities, and meet a filmmaker inspired by an artist and activist." This episode can also be viewed online at your convenience at www.inthelifetv.org.

NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLDS SIXTH ANNUAL BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, "OUT FOR BUSINESS," IN SEATTLE MAY 28-30
The NGLCC will hold their sixth annual Business & Leadership Conference, "Out for Business," May 28-30, at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel. The three-day event includes a series of business symposia, keynote speakers, panel discussions and special events designed to educate and connect attendees. Various tracks of programming are designed to meet the interests and needs of LGBT business owners and entrepreneurs, allied companies and NGLCC affiliate chambers from around the country. The Out for Business Conference also connects local and national LGBT businesses with NGLCC's corporate partners for contracting opportunities. For a complete list visit www.nglcc.org/corporate/partners. For complete information and to register for the conference, visit www.nglcc.org/Seattle2009.

GLSEN/WA PRESENTS 5TH ANNUAL GSA AWARDS
On Friday, June 5, join GLSEN/WA (the Washington state chapter of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) for their 5th Annual GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) Awards at The Bush School, 3400 E. Harrison St. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with a reception; the awards ceremony follows at 7 p.m. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, good conversation, live entertainment, silent auction and an inspiring and heart-warming awards ceremony. Celebrate the courageous youth and allies who seek to end anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in Washington's K-12 schools. These kids are doing incredible work in our state to support each other, raise consciousness and fight bigotry in their schools! Tickets are $25-general; $10-students and can be purchased in advance at 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/58138. For more information and to support the work of GLSEN/WA, visit www.glsenwa.org, email mail@glsenwa.org or call 206-330-2099.

PACIFIC NW LESBIAN ARCHIVES SPONSORING WOMEN'S WEEKEND IN THE WOODS IN JUNE
The gathering you've only dreamed about is happening! Join us for a relaxing weekend on Kitsap Peninsula this summer. Choose to sleep under the stars or in the cabins at Camp Indianola. Visit http://www.pnwlesbianarchives.org for all the details. When you are on the website, you may need to follow a few links in order to find pricing, registration, etc. If you know of any women who do not have internet access, but may be interested in attending, please spread the word and let them know how to get in touch with us. Pacific NW Lesbian Archives, PO Box 27671, Seattle, WA 98165; 206-654-4477. Please register by Saturday, May 30.

SEATTLE PRIDE PARADE REGISTRATION OPEN; GRAND MARSHALLS, OFFICIAL ARTISTS & VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
On Sunday, June 28, starting at 11 a.m. at 4th Ave. & Union St., Seattle Out & Proud presents Seattle's annual Pride Parade, this year celebrating its 35th anniversary. As in recent years, the parade will travel north on 4th Ave. to Denny Way. Immediately following the parade, the Seattle Pride Festival will be held again this year at the Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion and International Fountain. This year's theme is "Peace, Love and Equality" and celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots with an emphasis on marriage equality in Washington state. Online registration for participation in the parade is now open. Nominations for grand marshals are being solicited. Artists are being sought to reflect this year's theme in their work (painting, sculpture, music, dance, film, video, short stories, poetry) and become official artists for Seattle Pride 2009. Volunteers are also being sought. For complete information, visit www.seattlepride.org.

"COMMUNITY STORIES" DOCUMENTS THE CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES & HEALTH CARE STRUGGLE AROUND THE AIDS CRISIS IN SEATTLE IN THE 1980S
The onset of AIDS "was a health crisis, but it was also a civil rights crisis," recalls Carol Sterling, former director of the Chicken Soup Brigade. Debuting recently on the Seattle Channel (Cable Channel 21), "Community Stories" looks back to the 1980s and the start of the AIDS epidemic in Seattle. This history is told through the words of people - including Sterling, City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, Seattle Gay News editor George Bakan and King County AIDS Program Director Bob Wood - who lived and worked on the front lines in the community. Learn about this important history by following this link now: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3170902.

HIV IS STILL A BIG DEAL ONLINE VIDEO SERIES TO HELP PREVENT HIV AMONG GAY MEN
HIV Is Still a Big Deal follows Josh, a young Gay man living in Manhattan, as he deals with everything from love and friendships to online hookups and unsafe sex. To view the first two episodes, go to www.hivbigdeal.org

SOLDIERS PROJECT NW OFFERS FREE COUNSELING FOR VETS/ACTIVE MILITARY & THEIR LOVES ONES
Soldiers Project NW is a 100% volunteer organization whose purpose is to provide free counseling to those who have served or are serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and to their families and loved ones, including LGBT active military/veterans and their loved ones. Many people choose to receive help directly from the military or the VA. Soldiers Project NW offers an alternative for those who, for whatever reason, do not or cannot utilize those benefits. Soldiers Project NW has put together a list of licensed private practice therapists from Olympia to Bellingham who are willing to see one client (or couple, or family) at no charge, for as long as they need to be seen to deal with any of the stressors that have come from being involved in combat or loving someone who has. For more information, call the Soldiers Project NW's 24-hour phone line, 206-290-1035.

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