WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

The Center has several upcoming events, and we need volunteers! So, peruse this e-news and find the event that appeals most to you; Biking? Walking? Running? Films? Townhalls? We've got something for everyone! When you've decided, just contact James and tell him you'd like to come aboard!

You'll be glad you did! James Gaither ~ 562.434.4455

Townhall Meeting regarding Supreme Court Decision and Next Steps

On April 23, at 7pm, The Center Long Beach and Long Beach Equality will be hosting a townhall meeting at The Art Theater. These townhall meetings are happening through Centers across California. Come and participate in this live webcast townhall where the following will occur:

~ Inspirational talk by local celebrity
~ D-Day (March that will occur on the Day of Decision)
~ Local lawyer-Devon Lyons (what this means for us)
~ Meet in the Middle
(Mass meeting by all LGBTQA people in Fresno on Sat after decision)
~ Lambda Legal Lawyer, Jenny Pizer
(what is happening on state and federal levels)
~ Q and A
~ Next Steps

Please join us, Thursday April 23rd at the Art Theater for an evening of answers to our many questions regarding Prop 8. Have a question regarding Prop 8 that you'd like answered? You can submit your questions in advance to QUESTIONS@LBEquality.org. Stay tuned for more details. For more information on other townhall meetings, go to Equality California’s website.

The Art Theatre is next door to The Center: 2025 E. 4th St., LB

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Click Here To Download/Print The Registration Form

It's time for QFilm Festival! In conjunction with Pride Week 2009, The Center is proud to be part of this joyous time of the year for our community.

Full film descriptions, dates, times and tickets are available online... CHECK IT OUT!!

LA CORONA: (Academy Award Nominee)
Bitches Behind Bars in Bogota Brawl for Beauty Pageant Crown

DON’T GO:
In this apartment complex, utilities and lesbian drama
are included. (filmed in Long Beach)

TRU LOVED:
Adolescent angst, and romance, all wrapped up in one dysfunctional package.

WERE THE WORLD MINE:
A Musical Dream Come True

I CAN’T THINK STRAIGHT:
Two Cultures, Two Traditions, One Lesbian Love Affair.

FUN IN SHORTS:
A couple of quickies you won’t regret!

SHOWGIRLS, PROVINCETOWN, MA:
A peek at P-town’s most outrageous drag queens.

SAVING THE BOOM:
One man’s fight to save a Laguna landmark.

FOR MY WIFE:
Widowed lesbian leads landmark legislation.

BI THE WAY:
Is “Bi” a fad? An excuse? Or the new revolution?

Walk With Us!
Sign Up for The Center’s AIDS Walk Team Today!
Go to our sign up page!

Please Help If You Can!

The Cupboards are Bare at The AIDS Food Store

The AIDS Food Store of Long Beach has served the HIV/AIDS community for 25 years through canned, packaged food and financial donations. Due to the current economic climate, The AIDS Food Store  of Long Beach has seen a 25-40% decline in donations while seeing a 35-50% increase in clients.

A food collection barrel, painted by the MYTE youth group for 'A Day in Paradise', a benefit for The AIDS Food Store at Paradise Restaurant and Bar last September has been placed in the lobby of The Center.

Please dig through your cupboards and drop off canned or packaged goods and place them in the barrel. The AIDS Food Store mission is simple...to provide food, hugs and a warm smile to those affected by HIV/AIDS until there is a cure.

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.

HIV/STD Testing at The Center LB