More than 100 players and guests came out to Eden last Thursday to play poker, roulette and blackjack, raising more than $10,000 to support The Center’s Youth Housing Project. Christopher Mills, The Center’s major gifts officer said, “Thanks to all our sponsors and players! And a special shout out to Aaron and Ophelia and He…
March 28, The Center will be holding an LGBT mayoral candidate forum at 6 p.m. Moderated by Tom Fudge, KPBS Morning Edition anchor the forum is an opportunity to discuss the important issues facing LGBT San Diegans directly with the candidates themselves. For more information, contact Denise Serrano at dserrano@thecentersd.org or 619-692-2077 x103.
Clean out the kids’ closets and come to The Center auditorium for the Family Matters clothing and toy swap Saturday, March 17. Drop-off, sorting and socializing starts at 9 a.m. and the swapping begins at 11 a.m. A $5 donation per family is suggested. For more information, contact Jane Schmoll at families@thecentersd.org or 619-692-2077 x121.
The Center has revealed that all three Monsoon restaurants will be participating in the forthcoming Dining Out for Life San Diego. Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India (3960 Fifth Ave), Masala Spices of India (314 Fifth Ave) and Monsoon Fine Cuisine (729 Fourth Ave.) will be joining more than 100 other San Diego restaurants, bars, coffeehouses…
The Center’s Young Professionals Council (YPC) Academy is offering leadership training for LGBT and allied equality leaders consisting of six weekend courses, March 31-June 9. Each course will be a full day of training and discussion focusing on a specific area of leadership development. The Academy encourages participation in a variety of agencies, not-for-profit organizations…
LAS VEGAS – In what promises to be the performing arts worlds’ biggest and perhaps most glamorous grand opening of a new venue, officials at Las Vegas’ new Smith Center are touting its March 10 premier performance as “an unprecedented lineup of artists from the worlds of music, television, stage and screen.” The $470-million Smith…
North Park Citizens Patrol, a division of Stonewall Citizens’ Patrol, is holding a community meeting and presentation Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. Hosted by The North Park Community Association the meeting is an opportunity to meet with community members, Mid City Police and City reps; help…
Big Mike Phillips’ recent birthday event has raised $1,000 for aNoteToMyKid.com. More than 40 people joined Big Mike for the fundraiser at the Los Angeles Getty Center, Saturday March 3.
Wells Fargo has given $25,000 to The Center’s Sunburst Youth Housing Project and the Senior Services program. The Youth Housing project provides safe and supportive housing for San Diego’s homeless youth, including LGBT and HIV-positive youth. The 23-unit facility is located in downtown San Diego at 1640 Broadway, close to City College, public transportation, community…
UnitedGREEN, a movement that engages communities “… in a shared fight for a truly sustainable future,” will hold its second Forging a Sustainable Future (FSF) symposium March 3 and 4 at San Diego State University. This year’s event features several prominent members of the LGBT community among the presenters and organizers. The two-day event will…
