San diegans for safe schools and other LGBT events this week!

	October 11, 2010

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News of Note San Diegans for Safe Schools Rally and Vigil, Sunday, Oct. 17, 6 pm Join a coalition of concerned parents, students, educators and community organizations will come together to mourn the loss of LGBT youth who've taken their lives in recent weeks as a result of school-based bullying, and to encourage San Diego schools to actively ensure a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. The rally will be held on the San Diego Unified Eugene Brucker Education Center Lawn at 4100 Normal St. For more information, contact Carlos Marquez at cmarquez@thecentersd.org. Quarterly Community Breakfast: Prop J and Public Schools, Friday, Oct. 15 Are you the parent of a current or prospective student at San Diego Unified? Concerned about the state of education at San Diego public schools? On Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will weigh in on Prop J – a temporary annual parcel tax that proponents say would prevent teacher layoffs, fund job and college preparation, and preserve small class sizes. Learn more during our Quarterly LGBT Community Coalition Breakfast on Friday, October 15 at 7:30 am. Lani Lutar, President and CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association and Richard Barrera, President of the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education, will provide opposing and supporting arguments for the measure. The forum will take place at the San Diego LGBT Community Center (3909 Centre Street). A full breakfast is available for a $10 donation; coffee and tea are complimentary. RSVPs are suggested but not required, at cmarquez@thecentersd.org. The Center Honored at Center on Policy Initiatives Gala The Center was honored at CPI's October 6 gala as a Champion for equality, advocate for an Equal benefits Ordinance and service provider to thousands of San Diegans. We are grateful for the award and look forward to an ongoing partnership in the fight for equality. The Center Gala – Much More Than Just a Great Party, Saturday, Oct. 23 Your generosity helped us provide services to 46,000 people last year. Now, more people than ever need your help, particularly our LGBT youth. The Center provides the programs to help those in need and our annual Gala offers you a way to be part of that. Join the LGBT and allied communities, elected and appointed officials, and The Center's many dedicated supporters to help raise funds for the critical programs The Center offers to the community -- programs for youth, seniors, HIV-positive individuals, families and more. Enjoy, dancing, dining, mixing, mingling and a silent auction on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. VIP and regular tables are now available for purchase online. Don't miss out on the premiere LGBT event of the year! Can't make it? Sponsor a youth or senior! Vote early! Voting began October 4! Last day to register to vote is Monday Oct. 18, 2010. Find out more at www.facebook.com/Equality.Votes. Want to volunteer to help get out the vote? Join the "Vote Naked Vote by Mail" team every weekend now through the election for bar outreach! Contact Carlos Marquez at (619) 692-2077, ext. 103, or cmarquez@thecentersd.org. October is GLBT History Month! Learn about a different LGBT icon every day at www.glbthistorymonth.com. The Value of Volunteering Sept. 2010 In September, 80 dedicated Center volunteers gave 1,227 hours of their time, for a total value of $26,956. The generosity of our volunteers helps make all that The Center does possible. Thank you! Spotlight Events Family Matters Halloween Carnival & Costume Contest, Saturday, Oct. 16, 4 pm Enjoy spooktacular carnival games, arts & crafts and a delicious dinner. There will be a comfortable room for parents of infants and toddlers to relax, socialize and show off their costumes, and a cool, spooky area for kids 9 and up to hang out and watch a Halloween movie after dinner. DJ Laura Jane will provide entertainment and karaoke. Cost is $5 per person (kids two and under are free). To participate in the costume contest you must be present by 5 pm. RSVP to Jane Schmoll at families@thecentersd.org or (619) 692-2077, ext. 121.  Nightmare on Normal Street, Saturday, Oct. 30, 7 pm Join us on Normal Street just north of University for Hillcrest's biggest Halloween Party! Enter our costume contest hosted by the outrageous Nicole and try for the $1,000 first prize. But get there early – only the first 100 entries are eligible. Enjoy great entertainment, featuring Grace Towers as Lady Gaga and DJ Talonya spinning the best tunes. NEW THIS YEAR is our VIP Area, "The Cauldron." A $50 ticket (available online only) includes reserved table seating with complimentary drink service and a premium view of the contest. On-line general admission tickets are $12.50 and include $5 of drink coupons and your own separate entry line. You can also buy tickets at the door for $10 (sorry, no drink coupons or special access included). Thank you to presenting sponsors Urban Mo's-Baja Betty's-Gossip Grill, beverage sponsors MillerCoors, Jaegermeister and Barenjaeger, Svedka Vodka and Stone Brewing Company, costume contest sponsor The Crypt, and media sponsors Gay & Lesbian Times and San Diego Pix. All proceeds from this event will benefit The San Diego LGBT Community Center. This is a 21+ event and ID is required. Get your tickets online and avoid the wait!		Support your community with a donation today!   Program Events: Youth, Seniors, Families, Men, Women, HIV Community and More   HIV Behavioral Health Services & Counseling (English & Spanish)    HIV Testing at The Center   50 & Better Games, Games, Games Group, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1 pm   HIV Misconceptions, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 5 pm   Family Matters Out at the Zoo, Sunday, Oct. 17, 10 am   Hillcrest Wind Ensemble: Fall Classics, Saturday, Nov. 6, 7 pm   Red Hot Fall Women's Dance, Nov. 13, 6 pm   Yoga for Everyone, Mondays, 10 am   Bridge Group, Mondays, 12 noon   Community 9th Annual Bacchus House Turnabout, Saturday, Oct. 16   Dr. A. Brad Truax Award Nominations Due by Nov. 9   Click on any story to see all of the latest news     A Fabulous Menu of Opportunities for Fall! This Fall season The Center has something for everyone! No matter what strikes your passion and heart most deeply, there are a menu of giving opportunities to help support the 46,000 service visits for LGBT San Diegans that we provide every year! Enjoy fabulous events with friends? Buy a table or some tickets to The Center's Fabulous Gala Event. Don't like events but want to sponsor a youth or senior who can't otherwise attend? Go here!  Care about LGBT youth? Make a donation to support the Hillcrest Youth Center or the Youth Housing Project. Go here and select one of the youth services. Care about LGBT seniors? Support the Senior Resource Fair with a gift. Go here and select senior services. Care about making sure we can Get Out the LGBT vote in November? Help support our Equality Votes. Voting. Is. Vital. Campaign! Go here and select the Public Policy Department.  Every dollar you can give helps to support the services, projects and programs that make a difference for so many in the LGBT San Diego community. You don't have to give thousands to make a difference in lives, give what you can and together we can all keep making a difference! Thank you so much for your generosity and for all you do!   Saturday, Oct. 23 – 37th Annual Center Gala Saturday, Oct. 30 – Nightmare on Normal Street Know someone who is right for the job? Current opportunities include:   Biligual Staff Counselor – Licensed or Unlicensed   Visit us online for more details about our current openings.
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