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Sue Caves, a former Center volunteer and supporter, and 2nd Annual Center Icon Award recipient, passed away on Thursday, August 21. In honor of Sue, we are rallying the community to make contributions to the charity of her choice:
4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, CA 90807.
Thank you, Sue, for being an advocate and friend to the LGBTQ community and for leading the way in the fight against HIV and AIDS. You will be greatly missed.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women's Mixer Night at Delius
September 8 @ 6:00 pm
Tickets $20 - Hors d’oeuvres will be served
Bring a friend, meet other women
Proceeds benefit The Center programs and services
-Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment
-Support Groups -Cyber Center -Health Education
View/print the flyer
Delius
3550 Long Beach Blvd.
(562) 426-0694
www.deliusrestaurant.com
Heart of Classic - Free Car Show!
September 14
Do you love classic cars?
Come to the event on September 14, from 10am to 4pm at The Queen Mary.
Admission is free.
See some of the latest Lexus models being showcased!
Prudential Financial is recruiting within the LGBTQ community!
Are you interested in a new career?
If you are entrepreneurial with a desire to own your own business,
generate your own income, have flexibility with your time and
be able to give back to your community, then this information session is for you!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
at The Center Long Beach
2017 E. 4th Street, LB 90803
Q Film Festival 2008
October 10-12, 2008
The Center is proud to announce the 2008 Q Film Festival, which will take place October 10-12, 2008 at the newly renovated Art Theater on 4th St. in Retro Row of Long Beach.
The 2008 Q Film Festival will present several feature films and shorts, as well as documentaries, highlighting issues within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.
Opening night will feature local comedian, Carlease, and the showing of two episodes of the series Sordid Lives. The following cast members, as well as the producer and manager, will be present for a Q and A after the shows: DEL SHORES (MANAGER), JASON DOTTLEY (TY), ROSEMARY ALEXANDER (DR EVE), NEWELL ALEXANDER (WARDELL), DAVID COWGILL (ODELL), TED DETWILER (JACOB), EMERSON COLLINS (CO-PRODUCER & CHARACTER OF MAX), AND ANN WALKER (LAVONDA).
The cost of the opening night festivities is $40, or $60 if you attend the VIP party with cast members. Throughout the rest of the weekend ticket prices are $10 for shows prior to 6pm, and $15 for the men’s and women’s themed shows.
Pre and post VIP parties will take place throughout the weekend. Documentaries and Transgender films will be shown during the day on Saturday. One documentary being highlighted is entitled Teach Your Children Well by local producers Gary Takesian and Roz Esposito where they highlight school violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, particularly in light of the incidence with Larry King. The evening will be capped off with a VIP Party and Men’s themed films.
On Sunday, The Center will show a collection of shorts, many of which were selected to be shown in the Cannes Film Festival, as well as Indie Fest. One such example is the film OMgasm by Actress/Writer/Producer and Director Alexandra Fulton. The festival will end Sunday night with a VIP party and the showing of women’s themed films.
Stay tuned to The Center’s website at www.centerlb.org for upcoming details.
The annual film festival is an opportunity for members of the community to get involved with The Center Long Beach and to meet other community members with similar interests. Volunteers are encouraged to call or visit The Center to sign up for committees and assist with logistics.
(562) 434-4455
NEWS
Honorees:
Judith Light
Logo TV
Wells Fargo
Mayor Bob Foster, LB
Pink Gala Wrap-Up!
The Center Long Beach hosted its 1st Annual Pink Gala, honoring Judith Light, Mayor Bob Foster, Wells Fargo, and Logo for their continuing support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community.
The event took place on August 16 aboard the beautiful Majestic yacht leaving out of Rainbow Harbor. Leslie Jordan welcomed guests aboard while signing books and taking pictures. Jillian Armenante and Jason Stuart hosted the evening’s award ceremony. “I thought they were hilarious,” said Genea Nicholson, youth volunteer at The Center Long Beach. “They were my favorite part of the evening.” Dave Mace, Vice President and Head of Original Programming, who is most recently known for his Executive Production of the critically acclaimed series Sordid Lives, accepted the award on behalf of Logo.
Various corporations and local businesses supported the event including BNSF Railway, Wells Fargo, Pink Vodka, Budweiser, Hansens, Pride Travel, Crystal Cruises, Lexus, Long Beach Post, Picture This Inspirations, New Daye Fitness, and Express Graphics and Printing. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Val Lerch and Councilmember Tonia Reyes-Uranga. Mike Noll, Mayor of Signal Hill, Roberto Uranga, Long Beach City College Trustee, and Julie Ruiz-Raber, former Mayor of Carson, were also present.
There were over 225 people in attendance for the evening’s festivities. Guests were welcomed aboard by board chair, Ann Garrett, to enjoy a beautiful harbor cruise during a moonlit night, unique and fun silent auction items, dinner and an open bar. John Murphy and Michele Jensen won a week’s vacation from Pride Travel during the live auction portion of the evening. The organization made over $23,698 from the fundraiser which will go to support various programs and services at The Center Long Beach.
When asked how she felt about the night’s event, Executive Director, Kimberlee Woods stated, “It was great to see so many people come out and support The Center.” Ms. Woods acknowledged that the event would not have been possible without the help and collaboration of volunteers, board members, and community organizations. “It was truly a joint effort. It feels great to know that so many people really want us to succeed,” she claimed. If you missed the Pink Gala this year, there will always be next year!
PINK GALA PICS!
We All Had A Great Time!
Please click on any picture
to enlarge. (one of them has hidden people!)
Was A Huge Success!
, A Wedding Store and The Long Beach Renaissance Hotel hosted their first Gay Wedding Expo on August 24th, 2008.
From tray passed champagne and appetizers to dazzling ice sculptures, the room was filled with over 50 vendors, a who’s who of the Long Beach Wedding industry. Attendees were delighted by the sights, smells and tastes of all that filled the Grand ballroom. You could peruse the booths, meet the vendors, do a little wine tasting before the fashion shows, hop in a photo booth for a free souvenir or sample one of the delicious cakes available.
All in all the show was a great success leaving everyone delighted and excited about our next show (TBD). We hope to see you there! Visit www.lbgayweddings.com for more information about our vendors or click on expo at the top for a recap of the show.
Vote No on Proposition 8
EQUALITY FOR ALL Campaign Vote No on the Marriage Ban in November
Our State Constitution - and the law of our land - should guarantee the same rights to all Californians. That’s why we are urging you to vote No in November on the proposed constitutional amendment that attempts to ban marriage for LGBT couples.
This election is all about simple fairness. Regardless of how anyone feels about marriage for LGBT couples, people should not be singled out for unfair treatment under the laws of our state. Loving and committed LGBT couples who want to accept the responsibility that comes with marriage should be treated like everyone else – no better, and no worse.
It’s wrong to vote on people’s fundamental rights. The freedom to marry is fundamental, like the freedoms of religion and the freedom of speech – and that freedom must be protected. We all deserve the same right to personal privacy and the same right to decide for ourselves who to love and who to marry.
* VOTE NO on PROP 8 *
GET INVOLVED - GET THE WORD OUT!
Everyone’s help is needed now to defeat this initiative! The only way we can win is if we identify 100,000 undecided voters and persuade them to vote NO! We have the perfect messages to talk with swing voters, but we just don’t have a big enough team in LONG BEACH to get the job done!
Come join us in building a big team of volunteers by calling your friends and family, fundraising, providing or helping to find daytime office space and/or evening phone bank space. Or help in other ways. Find out more by calling Kathleen Campisano, Long Beach Area Field Manager, 202.577.3139.
Volunteer for a phone bank on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday evenings, recruit volunteers at an event, become a speaker or trainer, help with office work, help prep our clipboards with materials, find pizza and other food for volunteer actions, do data entry from home, help make confirmation calls from home, sign up your friends and family to help
Making a donation today or at equalityforall.com/donate
Contact Kathleen Campisano, Long Beach Area Field Manager at kcampisano@thetaskforce.org or 202.577.3139, cell
Set up a wedding registry at
ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOGA @ The Center (NEW TIME & PRICE!)
The Gay & Lesbian Center of Long Beach is very happy to bring back yoga to our weekend events. The new classes will be Rudra Yoga with a Hatha focus. Classes will focus on the body, breath and mind moving together in each movement to reveal clarity and wisdom with in you.
Change the breath to change your mind. Develop an internal fire to digest your experiences and a vehicle that is harmonious, joyful, powerful and creative.
Day: Saturdays
(Except the 1st Saturday of the month)
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: $5 per session
Location: 2017 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90814
Contact: Ismael Morales
Community Health Coordinator
(562) 434-4455
The Center Wants You!
Please call James Gaither at 562.434.4455 to register. Orientations will be held on Friday's from 7:30-8:30pm.
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
Wednesdays - 7:00 – 9:00pm
Be part of a very active and energetic group of men and women who meet every week to discuss topics that matter to them, plan events to support our community and have fun in and around Long Beach as part of young, gay social network.
The group is made of gay, lesbian and bisexual people who live in Long Beach and are looking to make new friends. Join Ish Morales, the facilitator, every Wednesday for upbeat topics and games and every 3 rd Wednesday of the month for a group outing in the city.
For program updates and upcoming events check out the HEAT blog at
20Something End of Summer Bond Fire Wednesday September 17, 2008
6:00pm-10:00pm (attend group for more details)
HIV/STD Testing at The Center LB
Thu September 4 4pm - 8pm HIV Only
(Rapid Men & 2wks Women)
Fri September 5 10am-1:30pm HIV & STD Testing
Thu September 114pm - 8pm HIV, STD, HEP A&B
(app. needed)
Fri September 1210am-1:30pm HIV & STD Testing
Thu September 18 4pm - 8pm HIV Only (Rapid Men & 2wks Women)
Fri September 19 10am-1:30pm HIV Only & STD Results
Thu September 254pm - 8pm HIV, STD, HEP A&B
(app. needed)
Fri September 26 10am-1:30pm HIV Only & STD Results
Please contact
, for more information:
562-434-4455 x 245
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:
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.
