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	January 11, 2011

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News of Note Keeping San Diego Communities Safe: A Discussion on Hate Crimes & Public Safety in the New Year, Jan. 10, 6:30 pm Come learn about the shared commitment by local public safety agencies in keeping the diverse communities of San Diego safe, even in the face of reduced resources and a challenging economy. Hear about how agencies collaborate to investigate and prosecute hate crime offenders and what you can do if you or someone you know is the victim of a hate crime. READ MORE... Town Hall Forum with Dr. Susan Love: Lesbians and Breast Cancer, Saturday, Jan. 29, 9 am World-renowned breast cancer expert, author and activist, Dr. Susan Love is scheduled to be the keynote speakers and host "Lesbians & Breast Cancer: A Town Hall Forum" at The Center on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9 am-1 pm.  The forum is open to the public and free to attend, courtesy of a grant by the BCAUSE FUND housed at the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation. The schedule includes a free breakfast, followed by a presentation and Q&A session with Dr. Love. READ MORE... Watch for Our New Website - Coming Soon! We're putting together a new, improved, easier-to-navigate website. It's a fresh new look for a fresh new year. Watch for it at www.thecentersd.org! Save the Dates Thursday, April 28 – Dining Out for Life 2011 Friday, May 20 – Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 25 – AIDS Walk San Diego Saturday, Oct. 22 – The Center's Annual Gala Saturday, Oct. 29 – Nightmare on Normal Street Spotlight Events Annual Community Volunteer Fair, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 5:30 pm The Community Volunteer Fair was established in 2005 by the San Diego LGBT Community Leadership Council and is designed to provide San Diego community non-profit organizations with an opportunity to showcase their organizations and recruit for their year-round volunteer opportunities. It is also designed to make gathering information about organizations easy and painless for the hundreds of community members who make New Year's "resolutions" to volunteer. The sixth annual event will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26, 5:30-7 pm at The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street. There is no cost either to participating organizations or to those seeking to volunteer. Organizations seeking to participate should contact Jessica Culpepper at jculpepper@thecentersd.org for an application. Those seeking to volunteer, just show up! Coffee & Conversation with Lauren DeRose, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 7 pm January's cool woman is local indie-rock performer Lauren DeRose, who has played the main stage at San Diego Pride and San Diego Indie Music Fest, recorded with hit-maker and producer Linda Perry, and plays drums in the all-girl punk band, LadyParts. READ MORE... Family Matters Sea World Adventure, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 11 am Are your kids still on break? Join Family Matters for a fun filled day at Sea World. Meet at the entrance to Bay of Play at 11am. To RSVP contact Jane Schmoll (619) 822-3969 or families@thecentersd.org.		Support your community with a donation today!   Program Events: Youth, Seniors, Families, Men, Women, HIV Community and More   HIV Testing at The Center   HIV Behavioral Health Services & Counseling (English & Spanish)   NEW! Twenty-Somethings Discussion Groups   50 & Better Together Bridge Group, Mondays at noon   Lunch & Learn Presents "Levels of Care: What you Need to Know," Jan. 19, 11:30 am    Interview Skills Workshop, Thursday, Jan. 20, 7 pm   LGBT Caregivers & Grief Support Group, First and Third Monday of each month, 5:30 pm   Community Celebration of the Life of Michael Portantino, Saturday, Jan. 15, 1 pm   Celebrate the 38th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade with Dr. Susan Wicklund, Thursday, Jan. 20, 6 pm   Victory Fund Champagne Brunch, Sunday, Feb. 13, 11 am   CESCal Conference, Feb. 25-27   Click on any story to see all of the latest news     A Fabulous Menu of Year-End Giving Opportunities! No matter what strikes your passion and heart most deeply -- youth, seniors, families, housing, equality work --   there are a menu of giving opportunities to help support the 46,000 service visits for LGBT San Diegans that we provide every year! 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!   Thursday, April 28, 2011 – Dining Out for Life Friday, May 20, 2011 – Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 – AIDS Walk San Diego Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 – The Center's Annual Gala Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 – Nightmare on Normal Street Visit us online for more details about our current openings.
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