The San Diego Democrats for Equality has announced several local events amid the Proposition 8 victory in which an appeals court has determined the measure unconstitutional. Allies and activists are encouraged to get involved and attend the following San Diego-based events to celebrate Tuesday’s epic win for the LGBT community.
Community march planned in Hillcrest
Tuesday, February 7th at 6 p.m.
Participants will march from 6th & University to Joyce Beers Community Center.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center, San Diego Pride, Marriage Equality USA and the San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality (SAME) are encouraging community members to gather for a rally at Sixth Avenue and University Avenue at 6 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring signs of celebration and to wear rainbow attire.
LGBT Caucus Meeting/CA Democrats State Convention
Friday, February 10th from 4pm – 5:45pm
Room: Sapphire L in Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The LGBT Caucus of the California Democratic Party will be meeting on Friday, February 10th, from 4:00pm-5:45pm, in conjunction with the 2012 California Democrats State Convention in San Diego. For more information about this year’s convention, please visit http://www.cadem.org/
Note: To avoid anticipated long lines at our LGBT Caucus meeting, the San Diego Democrats for Equality highly encourage joining the LGBT Caucus by visiting http://tinyurl.com/7dcmnkj.
LGBT Caucus/San Diego Democrats for Equality Reception at the 2012 California Democrats State Convention
Friday, February 10th, 10:00 pm
Wine Steals Wine Bar – East Village (793 and 795 J Street)
The annual caucus tradition continues with a joint LGBT Caucus/San Diego Democrats for Equality Reception at the 2012 California Democrats State Convention!
All members of the LGBT Caucus and the San Diego Democrats for Equality, convention delegates, friends and allies are invited to join us for hors d’oeuvres, hearty conversation, political solidarity and, of course, a no-host bar.
Sherri Lightner Event at Noel-Baza Fine Art
Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
For a reception to support San Diego City Councilmember Sherri Lightner and her 2012 re-election campaign.
Noel-Baza Fine Art
2165 India Street – San Diego, CA 92101
Toni Atkins Fundraiser
Friday, February 10th, 2012, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Please join Speaker John A. Peréz, CA State Assembly Speaker, to support Assembly Majority Whip Toni Atkins.
At the Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101
$100 Donation for Individuals
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jessica at (619) 239-1721 or Jessica@kmstrategies.net.
Please make your contribution payable to Toni Atkins for State Assembly 2012 and send to 330 Encinitas Boulevard, Suite 101 Encinitas, CA 92024.
Victory Fund Champagne Brunch – San Diego
February 26th, 2012, 11am-2pm
Mark your calendars. The Victory Fund’s annual Champagne Brunch in San Diego will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa. Special guests will include Christine Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council.
