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Read the latest Movement Advancement Report on LGBT social justice and advocacy organizations - now available online at www.lgbtmap.org.
A Huffington Post op-ed by MAP Executive Director Ineke Mushovic examining implications of the report's findings, "LGBT Movement Makes Major Advances, But Are They Sustainable?" states that, "MAP analysis shows that fewer than 4 percent of all LGBT adults in the U.S. are donating $35 or more to these organizations. At the same time, just the top 10 anti-LGBT organizations--groups like Focus on the Family, Family Research Council, American Family Association and the National Organization for Marriage--spent $333.1 million in 2009. That amounts to twice the 2009 expenses of all 39 participating LGBT organizations combined ($165.6 million)."
Dine Out! Fight AIDS! Volunteer!
The Center's fifth annual Dining Out for Life® San Diego will take place on Thursday, April 28, and volunteers are needed! Ambassadors are assigned to a participating restaurant, bar or coffee shop (location of their choice) and they invite everyone they know to dine at their location during their shift on the day of the event. To volunteer, call Casey Fields at (619) 692-2077, ext. 247. Last year, more than 15,000 diners participated. Find out more at www.diningoutforlife.com/sandiego or on Facebook!
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Student Essay Contest
The Harvey Milk Video Essay Contest is open to all high school students ages 14-18 in San Diego County schools. Videos are due by 5 pm on April 29 and the winner of the contest will be announced on May 6. The winner will receive a $750 prize sponsored by San Diego LGBT Pride and will be featured at the Third Annual Harvey Milk Breakfast on May 20, 2011. For application and submission information, visit our website.
Saturday, March 26, Community Yard Sale – Donate Today, Shop on Saturday!
Don't miss the Community Yard Sale at The Center on Saturday, March 26, 7 am-2 pm! Clean out your closets, cabinets and garage, and donate the reusable items to the San Diego LGBT Community Center. Then stop by on the 26th to shop! For more information, contact Jane Schmoll at 619.692.2077 x121, or families@thecentersd.org.
Save the Dates
Thursday, April 28 – Dining Out for Life
Saturday, May 7 – Women's Fest
Friday, May 20 – Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
Saturday, June 25 – Happy Birthday Frida
Sunday, Sept. 25 – AIDS Walk San Diego
Saturday, Oct. 22 – The Center's Annual Gala
Saturday, Oct. 29 – Nightmare on Normal Street
Spotlight Events...Tuesday, March 22, 11:30 am, LGBT Creative Writers Group
Join 50 & Better Together's LGBT Creative Writers Group every fourth Tuesday of the month at 11:30 am for another stop on our journey to become better writers. Bring a pen, paper and an open mind! No previous writing experience necessary. For information, contact Abby Schwartz at 619.692.2077 x212 or seniors@thecentersd.org.Thursday, March 24, 7 pm, Women's Lecture Series Presents Feeding the Hand That Bit You
Don't miss the stimulating second talk in the Women's Lecture Series, at 7 pm on Thursday March 24 at The Center. Dr. Susan E. Cayleff presents "Feeding the Hand That Bit You: Lesbian Daughters at Mid-Life Negotiating Parental Care." This lecture will explore how lesbian daughters, some of whom were not accepted by or remained closeted to their families, respond to the need to care for their elderly parents. Join us for a vibrant discussion of family dynamics, sexual identity, and caregiving issues. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz at 619.692.2077 x212 or women@thecentersd.org.Tuesday, March 29, 6 pm, Same Sex Couple Tax Filing & IRS Community Property Workshop
The Internal Revenue Service has announced it will apply community property laws to California, Washington and Nevada registered domestic partners and California same-sex spouses to reflect "income-splitting" in the same way that it applies those laws to different-sex married couples who file their federal income tax returns separately. This change may affect your tax return. The Center will host a free workshop on Tuesday, March 29 at 6 pm featuring Michael Williams of Williams & Dodson, CPA, who will review the change and provide resources for same-sex couples for this filing cycle. RSVP to Carlos Marquez cmarquez@thecentersd.org by Friday, March 25 if you plan to attend. To help understand the new rules in the meantime, Lambda Legal has developed and posted a list of answers to frequently asked questions. Visit the website for details.Tuesday, March 29, 7 pm, Transgender Rights Workshop
Please join us at The Center on Tuesday, March 29, at 7 pm for a workshop on transgender rights. Representatives from the San Francisco-based Transgender Law Center will be in San Diego to answer your questions on transgender issues surrounding our legal system. Find out about driver's licenses, passports, employment and much more. All are welcome.
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