Last year, the San Diego Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) was the first LGBT Chamber of Commerce in the country to offer an iPhone app of its Business Resource Directory. This year, the GSDBA has just launched new, improved iPhone and iPad apps. To download your new app, log on to gsdba.org or search…
PFLAG San Diego’s monthly meeting features Michael Bussee, the co-founder of Exodus International who now speaks out against the “ex-gay” movement. The group meets Feb. 28, 7-9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Mission Valley, 2231 Camino del Rio South. For more information, log on to pflag.com.
The San Diego chapter of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) presents the third annual Bowling for Equality, Feb. 26. The fundraising event is from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Kearny Mesa Bowl, 7585 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Tickets for individual bowlers are $35, lane sponsors are $125 and include sponsor recognition of one lane, and participating sponsors…
There were 20 reports of hate crimes committed during 2010 because of the victim’s sexual orientation, an increase of only three from the previous year, according to the San Diego Police Department’s annual crime statistics report which was heard by a City Council committee on Feb. 16. There were only 17 such crimes in 2009,…
Metro Area Real Estate Professionals for Young Adult Housing (MARYAH) hosts its annual poker tournament to raise funds for The Center’s Youth Housing Project, March 3 at Top of the Park, 525 Spruce Street. The evening includes a Vegas-style poker tournament, players’ lounge, blackjack tables, hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar, prizes and giveaways! Poker seats are…
The Associated Press has reported, “the Navy says it wrongly accused Navy dog handler Michael Toussaint of singling out a gay sailor for hazing at kennels he ran in Bahrain.” However, that gay sailor, San Diegan Joseph Rocha, says the AP has their facts totally wrong. Former Petty Officer Third Class Rocha, who was discharged…
The Gay and Lesbian Leadership Institute has announced a program to bring five college students to Washington, D.C., this summer to participate in the Victory Congressional Internship. This competitive leadership program places college undergraduates in Congressional internships with members of the LGBT Equality Caucus. They’ll also have access to leadership development opportunities provided by GLLI…
Mama’s Pantry, a service of Mama’s Kitchen, is seeking the public’s help to host food drives throughout the county, to ensure the shelves are full with nutritious non-perishable food items. “February is the month of love, and we encourage local businesses, schools, places of worship and social clubs to sponsor one or more of our…
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) and the Amazon Breast Project present Red Hot Love, on Saturday, Feb. 26, 6-9 p.m. at The Center, 3909 Centre Street. Red Hot Love is a women’s nightclub made especially for Valentine’s, or those looking for one! Enjoy dancing, door prizes, snacks, a fabulous raffle and a no-host bar for…
San Diego hosts a star-studded educator’s conference with the second annual international educator conference focused on LGBTQIA youth, Feb. 25-27. This year’s conference, entitled Solutions To A Crisis, seeks to empower school counselors and educators to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer/questioning, intersex and allied youth. “Basically, our kids are struggling in our schools,” said…
