SAN DIEGO –– On Tuesday, September 20, 2011, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell will officially expire and lesbian, gay and bisexual servicemembers will no longer be subject to discharge from the military on the basis of their sexual orientation. Join The Center for this historic occasion, as San Diego and the rest of the nation celebrates their long overdue Freedom to Serve. Guest appearances include Eric Alva, a gay Marine who was the first American to be wounded in the war in Iraq, retired Colonel Stewart Bornhoft, and former Naval Lieutenant Jenny Kopfstein, who was discharged under DADT, and former Marine Evelyn Thomas, co-founder of Sanctuary Project Veterans.
Tuesday, September 20, 6-7 pm
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street (Hillcrest)
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Centre Street (Hillcrest)
Other local events include:
Monday, September 19, 9 p.m.
The “Countdown to Repeal” Party
Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
4612 Park Blvd
The “Countdown to Repeal” Party
Bourbon Street Bar & Grill
4612 Park Blvd
Tuesday, September 20, 8 p.m.
The End of DADT Party
Bamboo Lounge
1475 University Ave (between Herbert St & Normal St)
Sponsored in part by LGBT Weekly
The End of DADT Party
Bamboo Lounge
1475 University Ave (between Herbert St & Normal St)
Sponsored in part by LGBT Weekly
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.
Log Cabin Republicans of San Diego, An Evening of Service with Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher
94th Aero Squadron
8885 Balboa Ave. in Kearny Mesa
Log Cabin Republicans of San Diego, An Evening of Service with Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher
94th Aero Squadron
8885 Balboa Ave. in Kearny Mesa
To list your event, please email ruth@lgbtweekly.jeffjungblut.com
