... a great new addition to the East Village, is home to unique and refreshing fare. Come enjoy fresh pasta, great wine, and a laid back atmosphere that doesn't skimp on sophistication. For more information visit us .
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ADVERTISERS!
Your Ad
Can Appear Here!
Reach Over 5,000
Each & Every Month!
The Center is now offering limited advertising space in our monthly e-newsletter.
With a mailing list of over 5,000 community members, there's no better way to reach your target customers and clients every month!
Submit your banner ad at 113px x 200 px, along with your payment for $35.00 per month.
Or, we'll build your ad! Just provide your logo artwork, info for the ad and your business web site URL, and we'll design your banner for a one time fee of $35. It's yours to use anywhere and anytime!
Contact Angel Macias or call 562-434-4455 x242 for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Center presents:
Dinner at Pates Fraiches Saturday, May 10th Pates Fraiches is a new restaurant in the East Village Art District in Long Beach serving homemade artisan pasta. Come and partake in a time of fun and friendship while also supporting your local Center. The food and atmosphere are absolutely superb. You won't want to miss it. Make your reservation now by calling the Center LB at 562.434.4455.
Dinner Info:
Location: 400 East 1 st Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Guests: This event is limited to 50 reservations (book now!)
Price: $100* per person (if not a Center Member);
$85* (if a Center Member)
Payment: Payment can be made at The Center LB front desk. Go to 2017 E. 4 th St. or to The Center website at www.centerlb.org. Click the donate button, pay by credit card and in the notes section simply write Pride Dinner. No payment will be accepted at the door.
The guest count must be confirmed by Wednesday, 8:30 pm, May 7 th . Due to food preparation matters, no other names can be taken after this date. Payment at the door will not be accepted.
1st Annual Long Beach Pink Party!
Friday, May 16, 6:30PM
It's the first-ever Long Beach Pink Party!! Jump-start Long Beach Pride weekend with a few hundred of your closest friends, as we take over the roof top lounge at Smooth's Sports Grille on Pine Avenue.
Celebrate in style with music, dancing and delicious food, courtesy of Smooth's, not to mention great friends and a few surprise guests.
!!! MAKE SURE YOU WEAR PINK !!!
This party with a cause will benefit the Center Long Beach's Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment (MYTE) Program which is dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ youth (ages 13-18) by providing a safe, affirmative environment for peer interaction. Tickets will be sold at the door only and include entrance and hors d'oeuvres. No host bar.
Ticket Price: $20
At: Smooth's Sports Grille - Downtown Long Beach
144 Pine Avenue , Long Beach , CA 90802
Friday, May 16, 6:30PM
Hosted By: Sergio Carillo, Robert Garcia, Miles Nevin, Steve Sheldon & Jose Solache
More Info: (562) 485-3131
Long Beach Pride
Parade & Festival
25th Anniversary ~
May 17th & 18th We are looking for volunteers to help us coordinate this event, to walk with The Center in the parade, to help decorate our vehicle and staff our booth. Interested people should call Angel Macias at 434-4455 ext. 242
Special Guest:
SAVE THE DATE! The PINK Gala, a fundraiser to benefit the Center Long Beach will take place Saturday evening, August 16, 2008 on the luxurious Majestic yacht.
The event will host 300 guests aboard the three decked, 150' private vessel. The well-appointed features include a magnificent full length dining salon, a large entertainment room with a full service bar, cocktail area, lounge and 1,000-square-foot dance floor. The top level features an open passenger deck with canopy and a forward pilothouse.
Sat, May 31 st 10am12:30pm Wed, June 4 th 6:30pm9:00pm
It's a BUYERS' MARKET Let us help you get started!
This information-jammed seminar is perfect for anyone who has thought about buying a home or condo but doesn't know where to get started. It's a Buyer's Market which makes it a great time for you to take advantage of lower prices and more inventory to select from. We'll help you:
· Discover HOT gay & lesbian neighborhoods
· Meet gay realtors and partners to make your search more successful
· Develop the best financing strategy for you
· Break the rent habit and become a gay homeowner!
$20 course fee & all seminar proceeds directly benefit the center long beach
Celebrate the Center's
30th Year of Service
To The Community! (click picture for larger version) In celebration of our 30 th anniversary, we are selling glass plaques that will make your message and/or your name a large piece of one of our donor walls.
There are four different sizes and you can have inscribed on each piece whatever you want (in memory of, in honor of, a quote or saying, your name). The pieces will be colored on the back and etched on the front. The prices for the plaques are $1000, $2500, $5000, and $10000. Order them now. They are selling out quickly.
There are a couple of ways you can do this. Go on-line and click the donation button. Under fund, select Glass Plaque Donor Wall, input the amount you want to pay ($1,000, $2,500, $5,000, and $10,000). In the comments section at the bottom, write what you want (saying, name, quote, in honor of, in memoriam, etc.). You can also come into The Center directly, leave your comment and pay at the front desk. Thank you for being a part of The Center's history.
This plaque will hang on the wall. If we ever move to a new building, it will come with us. It is tax deductible.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Center Welcomes This Month's Business Partners! Womyn's Brunch Bunch, Pates Fraiches, Bixby Knolls Launderpet, Belmont Pets Launderpet, Seal Beach Launderpets, Coldwell Banker Coastal Allience, Frai Solutions, Inc., EmbroidME Long Beach, Jeff Anderson Realtor, Cruising With Pride, Spa Grace, Ruanez Media, Easy Does It - Books & Gifts, Intelligence Graphics, East Village Arts, Dr. Carole Harris, The Pizza Place & Garden Cafe, The Holiday Inn.
Become A Member
Today! It is the mission of The Gay and Lesbian Center of Greater Long Beach to provide services to support, inform and connect the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities through programs of information and education, physical and mental well-being, cultural and social activities, and social justice resources. The Center Long Beach recognizes that it could not provide services without the support and generosity of our donors and benefactors. You can make a difference today by becoming a Center member, a sustaining donor or joining our Benefactor Circle.
For as little as $35.00 individuals can become center members and receive a membership card that will entitle you to specials and discounts form local businesses, as well as invitations to The Center's special events. Businesses can sign our business partner agreement, and agree to give our members a discount or other service.
If you are currently a sustaining monthly donor of $10 or more,you will automatically be given Center Membership. Thank you for your support.
Please call James Gaither at 562.434.4455 to register. Orientations will be held on Friday's from 7:30-8:30pm.
HMBD Insurance
Gives Back
To The Center HMBD Insurance will donate $25.00 to The Center of Long Beach for every home, auto, umbrella, motorcycle, or business insurance policy written through HMBD Insurance and their insurance carriers. For more information, please contact HMBD Insurance and make sure to ask for Glenn Agoncillo. He can be reached at 562-439-9731 ext 202 or gleago@hmbd.com
Shop Online
For Magazine Subscriptions
That Benefit The Center Too! You can do it
all year 'round! Next time your favorite magazine subscription is running out, or you'd like to gift someone a subscription (the gift that gives all year!), use to support The Center while you shop!
Every time you do, a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the programs and services at The Center. Just follow the link listed below. Happy Holidays!
Follow these quick and easy steps to support The Center Long Beach:
Go to
Click Buy a Magazine' to shop online and purchase new magazines or to renew current subscriptions. 40% of your purchase will go directly to The Center Long Beach!
~ Online Store is available 24/7 for your convenience!
~ Include an email address at time of checkout to receive an email receipt of your order (please note your email will only be used for the confirmation email).
~ Refer friends and family to the online store to increase support for The Center Long Beach!
PROGRAMS
GOT LAW? The Legal Clinic. The Center's Legal Clinic is back!
Call the front desk to schedule an appointment.
562-434-4455
The 20 Something Group
Is Back Wednesdays -
7:00 9:00pm After a brief break, The "20 Something" group will return to the center on a new day and time. The NEW 20 Something Group will have an open discussion group for both men and women between the ages of 18 to 35. The topics will range from gay & lesbian issues, political issues, gays & religion pretty much all the topics we're NOT supposed to talk about in civil conversations. New to this season, we will be having the Indulge workshop series visit every other week to enlighten the group on safe sex issues with workshops like: How to bottom and Slap & Tickle to name a few.
Men of 40+
Support Group Men of 40+ support group. Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM, starting November 6th, 2007, in the conference room. Facilitated by Tom Waage. This new support group will feature a reading group, social outings, chat and support. For information contact:
Louise Tallen, louiset@centerlb.org or
Tom Waage, tom@tomwaage.com
HIV/AIDS
Couples Group
at The Center LB
Thursdays ~
6:30 - 8:00 pm For Partners and couples. This group focuses on sero different couples and the unique challenges they face in regards to keeping their relationships strong and healthy. Develop communication and problem solving skills to create harmony and overcome obstacles. This group will be facilitated by Thomas Waage, LMFT.
