While Mayor Jerry Sanders has the authority to increase parking meters to $2.50 per hour and extend their operation use by six hours a day, he’s leaving that decision up to individual community advisory boards. The problem with this is that Uptown San Diego doesn’t have one. Earlier this month, the City Council voted 5-2…
The San Diego LGBT Community Center hosts its annual Community Yard Sale on March 26, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event benefits Family Matters. For more information, contact Jane Schmoll at 619-692-2077, Ext. 121, or families@thecentersd.org.
Mama’s Kitchen sponsors Man Diego, a tournament style “Bar Olympics” competition for men and women, March 30, 6-9 p.m. at True North Tavern in North Park. “Hosting Man Diego in the San Diego community of North Park brings the mission of Mama’s Kitchen to the heart of the city that we serve, and we hope…
San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality (SAME) is organizing Our Streets! Our Lives! One is Too Many! a rally, march and speak-out in support of hate-crime victims this Saturday, March 26, 1-3 p.m. at the North Park Community Park (near the corner of Howard and Oregon streets). “Hate crimes, like school bullying, reach many people…
A large number of LGBT supporters – wearing lavender and purple, or large rainbow stickers – spoke at the first open forum of the San Diego Redistricting Commission this past Monday, in the hopes of preserving District 3 and the LGBT voice on the City Council; however, the presentations from the speakers on how to…
The Center hosts a free Same Sex Couple Tax Filing and IRS Community Workshop, March 29 at 6 p.m. The event features Michael Williams, partner of Williams and Dodson, CPA, who will review the change and provide resources for same-sex couples for this filing cycle. A 2010 IRS ruling has changed how California domestic partners…
The San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence want to know What’s In Your Basket? The group is hosting an underwear contest March 27 at the Redwing Bar and Grill, 4012 30th Street in North Park. First prize is $75 with $50 as second prize. Starting at 3 p.m., the event also includes drag performances, Jell-O…
The March meeting of the San Diego County Young Democrats is March 28, 6-8 p.m. at Imperial House, 505 Kalmia Street in downtown. Information networking is 6-6:30 p.m., followed by the official meeting. Socializing follows. The SDCYD is the official Democratic Party organization for voters younger than 36. For more information, log on to sdcyoungdemocrats.com.
Nick Cearley, who originated the role in the one-man musical whirlwind … And Then I Wrote a Song About It, reprises his role at Diversionary in the west coast premiere, opening March 25. … And Then I Wrote a Song About It had its world premiere at the New York City area theatre Luna Stage…
WASHINGTON, D.C . – Congressional Democrats have gone on the offensive, introducing bills in both the House and Senate aimed at repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The push to repeal the DOMA comes on the heels of the Feb. 23 announcement by the Obama administration that the Justice Department would no longer defend…
