TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: To have your meeting or event considered for the
Community Calendar, please mail, fax, or drop off details to: SGN, Attn:
Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone:
324-4297. Fax: 322-7188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date,
time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief
description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday
5pm.
ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with
visible or hidden disabilities? See Jeans List webpage
www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html for Marla Nonkens disabilities
accommodations lists.
NOTE:
Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) &
locations of meetings/events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.
SATURDAY - January 22
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.
Knights of Mantra Beggers Feast 2011 -
Something Medieval. Doors 5pm,
Feast 6pm. Russian Hall, 704 19th Ave E. Games, stocks, spanking stools, great
food, entertainment & special surprises. Cost (including 5 course meal):
$30 in advance, $35 at the door.
Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details.
Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org. (Also meets
Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)
Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every
Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee &
snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email
rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com
Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group. 6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison
St. Meets every Saturday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a
fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience,
strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism
is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater
Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.
Dustbowl Dance. 7:30pm-two-step lesson; 8-11pm-dance. Century
Ballroom/East Hall, 915 E. Pine St., 2nd Fl. An evening of two-step, swing
& waltz for the Queer community. Meets 2nd & 4th Saturday each month.
Must be 21+. $5 before 8:30pm; $7 after 8:30pm. www.centuryballroom.com
Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca
(lower entrance off parking lot). FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step)
for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.org
SUNDAY - January 23
Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every
Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/
Seattle Unity Church. 9am & 11am-Sunday Services. 200 8th Ave N.
Come join our Gay & Lesbian-friendly, spiritual family at Seattle Unity
Church. Our mission is to bring love, miracles & spiritual awakening into
everyday life! 622-8475; www.seattleunity.org.
Seattle Soto Zen. Zazen Instruction 9:15am, Zazen 9:30am. 101
Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of
Zen in a spirit of warmth & inclusion. Anyone interested in meditation,
whether new or experienced in Zen practice or other traditions, is welcome.
323-1659, www.seattlesoto zen.com
All Pilgrims Christian Church. 10am-worship. 500 Broadway E. Come as you are. All
are welcome. A congregation of the Disciples of Christ & the United Church
of Christ. 322-0487, www.allpilgrims.org
Central Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 1710 11th Ave (just north of E Pine
St). An open & affirming church, which in Lutheran churches is called
Reconciled in Christ. We seek to share Gods love with all people regardless
of race, age, gender or sexual orientation. All are welcome. 322-7500.
Gay Mens Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome.
Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Mens Task
Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com
Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW
Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You
dont have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515.
Grace Gospel Chapel. 11am - Worship. 2052 NW 64th St. Oldest
independent church ministering primarily to the Gay & Lesbian community. An
exciting fellowship ... a place to believe, a place to belong. 784-8495.
Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church
Seattle. 11am-Worship. Chapel at
University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St. MCC is a
progressive Christ-centered faith community committed to providing a nurturing
environment for individual & community growth thru Jesus Christ while
celebrating unity in diversity. MCC is Seattles oldest Gay-friendly church.
325-2421, www.mccseattle.org.
Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway.
Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma
Buddies. Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may
wish to contact our sister meditation group via annieclay@scattercreek.com.
www.dharmabuddies.org
Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12noon-1:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E
Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are
a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their
experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We
believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid
recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.
Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church. 12noon-Worship & Fellowship. El Centro de la
Raza, 2524 16th Ave S #309. All are welcome. God loves you just as you are.
Wont you do the same for yourself? Rev David Strong, 478-6718.
www.sojournertruthministries.org.
Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple
Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in
Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting
back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their
competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit
www.raincitysoccer.org
Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every
Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation
& transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at
daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com
Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm;
Mon/Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th
Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration
required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational
swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org
Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every
Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.dunsheehouse.org
Uncle Samanthas Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets
every Sunday. LGBTQ veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or
conflict. All are welcome, uniforms optional. 322-2437, www.dunshehouse.org
Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
MONDAY - January 24
Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets
every Monday. Women Facing HIV is a drop-in peer support group for women living
with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.dunshee house.org
Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. 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
SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every
Monday. Ongoing 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a
medicine regimen. 322-2584, www.dunsheehouse.org
Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE
drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery
from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org
Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Meets every Monday. An informal group of Gay men
living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For
information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at socialdinnerclub@
yahoo.com or phone (360) 722-1664.
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
Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Virginia Mason Hospital, 1100 9th Ave. Every
Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December).
Seattles only Gay & Lesbian speaking club. Please check website for
current room information: www.toastmasterspride.org
No Safeword Writers Group. 7-9pm. Meets 4th Monday each month. NSWG exists to
provide mutual support for members efforts. Support is in the form of critique
& commentary on each others work, information about publishing
opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWGs primary focus
is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only requirements
are to write, to attend, & to be respectful. For info & location,
NSWG@sexpositive culture.org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org
Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic
Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)
PFLAG/South
King County
Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Unitarian
Universalist Church, 25701 14th Pl S, Kent.
Meets 4th Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a
national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT
persons, as well as those sexual minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.
Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every
Monday. A facilitated support & discussion group for Trans, Genderqueer,
gender variant & gender questioning youth, ages 14-22. www.lamberthouse.org
Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring
your ideas & lets have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org
Gay Mens Support Ministry. 7:30-9pm. St Josephs Catholic Parish, 732 18th Ave
E. Meets every Monday. Men over 40 share stories of journey, seek & lend
emotional support about life issues & have open discussions in a safe,
comfortable place of community. Please call facilitator for more info before
attending. Bryce Hall, 818-9413.
Unity Gay Mens AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma.
Every Monday. (253) 474-8897.
TUESDAY - January 25
Lesbian & Gay Child Care Task Force
Monthly Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call
for location. Meets 4th Tuesday each month. The Task Force, in conjunction with
Child Care Resources of King County, offers referrals to GLBT-welcoming child
care centers & provides training, support & curriculum materials to child
care providers. (To access this, call 329-1011 & ask for the
Gay-welcoming child care programs in your zip code area.) The task force
meets monthly to assess their progress in achieving their goals.
Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing
drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call
322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org.
Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets
every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative
expression. 322-2437. 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
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 desire recovery
from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org
Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111
Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nations first
Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of
sexual orientation. www.diverse harmony.org
LGBT MS Connection. 6:30-8pm. Swedish Education & Conference
Center, Room E, James Tower, 550 17th Ave. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each
month. MS Connection is a support group for LGBT persons with MS and their
partners and their caregivers. Contact Shelly Henry at 250-5002 or lgbtms
connection@comcast.net. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite Loft, 1520 E Olive Way. Meets
every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for those interested in learning basic
ASL. 860-0999.
Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm.
Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Its easy, its fun
& anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms
& basic hand drumming techniques. Experience a real sense of connection
& spirituality. Drums are provided. For information & location call
Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@mac.com
Over 40s Group - For Lesbian Women 40
& Older. 7-8:30pm. Seattle
Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday.
Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or
being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings.
722-0729..
Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every
Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)
Ageless. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Ongoing
drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of
all ages. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org.
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.dunshee house.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.
Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E
Cherry St). Every Tuesday &
Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who
want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website
for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 217-9271, ext 3.
www.otterpolo.com.
WEDNESDAY - January 26
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. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years &
over. www.maturefriends.org
Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30pm. Call for details, location & to make
reservations. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social
organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over.
www.maturefriends.org
True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Meets every Wednesday. Discussing your
important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location
& to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email
lbagley@chs-nw.org
Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 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
GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming
Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor,
Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by
PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@ hotmail.com
Grief & Loss. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ
peer support group for issues surrounding grief & loss. 322-2437.
www.dunsheehouse.org
Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every
Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other
book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to
every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net
Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun
across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)
Dharma Buddies Book Club. 7pm. Call for location. You do not have to be a
member of the group to join us. For location call 300-3321 or 920-6117 or email
onlyonesf@yahoo.com
Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born
Support Group. 7pm. Entre
Hermanos, 1505 Broadway. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Transsexual support group
meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month to provide information, counseling,
healthcare, sisterhood & social activities for Latino & foreign-born
people in their transition. For more information contact Abby 322-7700,
www.entrehermanos.org
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. This is a drop in group to get &
give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community.
No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org
Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. 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
Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum
Project Steering Committee Meeting.
7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month.
New volunteers are always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, &
communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific Northwest by
collecting oral histories, preserving historical materials, & presenting
public programs such as exhibits, walking tours, & slide shows.
gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517.
Rain City Jacks. Lower Queen Anne. 1st Sunday each month, 3pm; 2nd
& 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Locations & membership details
provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private
club. Membership required. Enrollment available at the door. Email
info@raincityjacks.org for detailed info, or call 1-888-809-5033. Adult men
only. www.raincityjacks.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: seattle moviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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. Please speak with the facilitator before attending. Call
Scott at 725-2488. www.dunsheehouse.org
HIV/AIDS 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
who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee
house.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. www.maturefriends.org
Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic
Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)
Queer Young Females Group - For
Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF is
a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to
talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid
back environment. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org
Washington Gender Alliance Open Support
Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ,
2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group
for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes,
cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. WGA provides educational events
& meetings & support groups on issues of gender & gender identity
& expression. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongender alliance.com.
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.
THURSDAY - January 27
Alcoholics Anonymous Sober & Safe
Group. 12noon-1pm. Dunshee House,
303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee
house.org.
BABES Womens Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday.
The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV
together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org.
Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborviews Madison Clinic, Ground
Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. (If people are uncertain which room, the folks
up in Madison Clinic, 2 West Clinic, can give directions.) FREE drop-in support
group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength
overspeed.org
Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every
Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm &
Saturdays 6pm-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! Get-togethers are highly social & offer low impact volunteer work
& an opportunity to learn more about LAA. Please call before dropping in.
957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org
Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth &
Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm.
Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell. What
is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for Queer youth & allies 22
& under to explore ones self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction
& poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www.lambert
house.org
Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets
every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual
orientation. www.dunsheehouse.org
Seattle Human Rights Commission. 6-8pm. Arctic Bldg, 700 3rd Ave, Rm 1003. Meets
4th Thursday each month. SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who
advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters
regarding human rights. The commission advocates for justice & equal
opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private
sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide. Meetings
open to the public. 684-4540.
Thrivor Trees. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every
Thursday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault.
thrivortrees@gmail.com
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.
Boys Group - For Male-Identified Youth,
Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert
House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Thursday. Lambert
House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT
& questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org
PFLAG/Tacoma
Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Andrews
Episcopal Church, 7410 S 12th (at Jackson), Tacoma.
Meets 4th Thursday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is
a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT
persons, as well as those sexual minorities. PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 383-2318.
PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.
Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every
Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)
Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every
Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. www.dunsheehouse.org
Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central
Bldg, Lower Atrium. Meets every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers
& Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous,
non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone.
For information, community events & questioning visit www.gfas.org or our
message board at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle
Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing
drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who
desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437;
www.dunsheehouse.org
Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E
Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)
FRIDAY - January 28
Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every
Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm &
Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)
La Movida. 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los
Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de
adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700.
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 desire recovery
from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org
Mature Friends Monthly Potluck. 6:30pm-appetizers & socializing;
7:30pm-dinner. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Meets last
Friday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40
years & over. www.maturefriends.org
Al-anon Meeting. 7-9pm. CHAC, 1900 E Madison St. LGBTQ-supported.
625-0000, ais@seattle-al-anon.org
Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners! 7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison
St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an
open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS.
Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma.
Every Friday. (253) 474-8897.
Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic
Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)
Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Peer
support group for Gay & Bi men over 40: honoring the past, accepting the
present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval.
Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. www.dunsheehouse.org
GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the
2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay
& Bi men. www.dunsheehouse.org
Seattle Dance Project Project 4 (Fri-Sun,
1/28-2/5). Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun
12noon (Student Matinee) & 2pm. Erickson Theater, 1524 Harvard Ave. Seattle
Dance Companys Project series is designed to focus on & combine the
talents of a variety of choreographers & composers who have the opportunity
to create new & original works for the company. Project 4 features the
work of five vastly different women choreographers from around the golbe.
Tickets $20-$25. www.seattledanceproject.org
Le Faux Benefit for Dunshee House. Show 10pm. Julias on Broadway, 300 Broadway E.
Join the cast of Seattles longest running celebrity impersonation show in
supporting the community thru services provided at Dunshee House. Proceeds from
ticket sales on Friday 1/28 go directly to benefit Dunshee House. For tickets
visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/113129. For dinner reservations call
334-0513.
SATURDAY - January 29
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)
Tet (1/29 & 1/30). 10am-6pm. Center House, Seattle Center. Vietnamese
Lunar New Year Festival. For details visit www.seattlecenter.com
Lose Yourself - Diverse Harmony in
Concert. Seattle First Baptist
Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Experience the youth of Diverse Harmony as they shed
their own notions of identity to discover what really makes us all tick. By
losing ourselves we come closer to who we truly are. Tickets $15 at the door;
21 & under FREE. 389-5858, info@diverse harmony.org
Seattle Dance Project Project 4 (Fri-Sun,
1/28-2/5). Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun
12noon (Student Matinee) & 2pm. Erickson Theater, 1524 Harvard Ave. Seattle
Dance Companys Project series is designed to focus on & combine the
talents of a variety of choreographers & composers who have the opportunity
to create new & original works for the company. Project 4 features the
work of five vastly different women choreographers from around the globe.
Tickets $20-$25. www.seattledanceproject.org
Lily Tomlin Live! (1/29 & 1/30). Sat 1/29 - 8pm; Sun 1/30 - 3pm. 5th Avenue Theatre,
1308 5th Ave. A collection of more than a dozen of Tomlins timeless
characters, from Ernestine the Phone Lady & Sister Boggie Woman to Mrs
Beasley & Edith Ann. For tickets call 625-1900 or visit www.5thavenue.org (Tickets to Lily Tomlin Live! to benefit Seattles Youth
Suicide Prevention Project can be purchased through Seattle Gay News,
206-324-4297. Benefit tickets are $100 with $40 going to YSPP.)
SUNDAY - January 30
(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)
Tet (1/29 & 1/30). 10am-6pm. Center House, Seattle Center. Vietnamese
Lunar New Year Festival. For details visit www.seattlecenter.com
Seattle Dance Project Project 4 (Fri-Sun,
1/28-2/5). Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun
12noon (Student Matinee) & 2pm. Erickson Theater, 1524 Harvard Ave. (See
Fri/Sat listings at 8pm for details.) Tickets $20-$25.
www.seattledanceproject.org
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