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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.

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. 

Ticket Price:  $20

Tickets will be sold at the door only and include entrance and hors d'oeuvres. No host bar.

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


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.

RESERVE YOUR PINK PASSPORTS NOW!
J.D. Gobel – Development/Events Consultant
(JD Gobel ) 562.434.4455 x: 231

Read the flyer and get all the details about this magical evening!

   
   

EXCITING NEW
YOGA WORKSHOP

Ongoing

With Johnny Macadam. Certified as a yoga instructor and currently studying yoga therapy, Johnny does not push, rather, he allows students to develop their highest potential. Yoga is primarily a practice intended to make each individual wiser and more able to understand life than they were before. This class is for those approaching yoga for the first time as well as seasoned yogis. View or Print the flyer.

Time: 1:30-2:45 PM
Second Sunday of the month
Location: The Center
Fee: Suggested donation $10.00
(all proceeds benefit the Center)

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a large towel or yoga mat. For more information contact:
Johnny Macadam at: johnnymacadam@msn.com or
562-230-1963
Or contact Louise Tallen at Louiset@centerlb.org or
562-434-4455


Self Defense
For Women and Men

A dynamic class in which you will learn techniques from Kickboxing, Tae kwon Do and other styles. Learn to defend yourself and feel safer in your community. No experience required. Class is appropriate for all levels.
View/Print the flyer

Instructor: Sensei Mac. Sensei Mac has 35 years of experience. He is a versatile instructor with expertise in 17 different martial arts styles.

Second Sunday of the month, March 9
3:00 PM-4:00 PM at The Center
Suggested donation: $10 per class

For information please contact Sensei Mac
562-972-9750 or Louise Tallen: 562-434-4455, ext. 231 or Louiset@centerlb.org


Volunteers Needed
Please contact our Operations Manager if you are interested in volunteering for The Center. We are seeking professional and courteous people to work at our front Community Help Desk and answer questions and help as our clients and constituents visit The Center. We are also seeking volunteers that are interested in helping with our LGBT library, our new website, upcoming fun events and fundraisers, and mentoring our LGBT youth. For all the needed types of volunteers, please check out our Volunteer Page

If interested, please call James Gaither, Operations Manager at 562.434.4455, extension 232. You can also reach him via e-mail at jamesg@centerlb.org

 
 
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