News from The Center - LGBT happenings this week and beyond!

About   Giving   Events   Programs   Other Resources   Join Us   Contact May 23, 2011  News of Note... 1,000 Pack the Ballroom for Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Read all about it... AIDS Walk San Diego -- Check Out the New Website and Get Ready for the Walk! Visit our new, improved website at www.aidswalksd.org, register for AIDS Walk and Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AIDSWalkSD!   Welcome Christopher Mills! We are pleased to announce that Christopher Mills has joined The Center as our new Major Gifts Officer.  Christopher comes to us from the East coast with fifteen years of experience in both nonprofit and political fundraising.  With an outgoing personality, a passion for building and cultivating relationships, and a diverse fundraising background, Christopher looks forward to meeting community members, learning about The Center, and hearing your thoughts about our work together.  If you would like to meet Christopher, he can be reached at 619.692.2077 x204 or by dropping him an email at cmills@thecentersd.org.  Welcome, Christopher! Center Closed for Memorial Day Please note that The Center will be closed in honor of Memorial Day from Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30, with regular hours resuming at 9 am on Tuesday, May 31.  Saturday, June 25, 6 pm, Pachanga de Frida -- Arte! Vida! Y Tequila! Come celebrate the 104th birthday of Frida Kahlo with The Center's Latino Services program on Saturday, June 25, 6-10 pm in our auditorium. We will commemorate the legendary life of one of the most influential Mexican painters of the mid-20th century while enjoying a live salsa band, traditional Mexican dance performance, art exhibits and vendors, a Frida lookalike contest, great food and Tequila! Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information, visit the website. Looking for Great Restaurants That Give Back to the Community? Start right here...  LGBT Seniors – Read More Making a Difference for LGBT Seniors... Full Report: San Diego's Trailblazing Generation Executive Summary: San Diego's Trailblazing Generation  Stellar Price: A Deal for You, A Donation for The Center! Check out the incredible bargain of the day -- a portion of the proceeds benefits The Center!  Save the Dates 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... Monday, May 23, 6 pm, Mi Familia Presents an Evening with Kim Pearson  Please join us at 6 pm on Monday, May 23, for a presentation by Kim Pearson from Trans Youth & Family Allies on issues and resources for parents of transgender youth. All parents, friends, allies and members of the transgender community are invited to attend. For more information, contact Connor Maddocks at 619.692.2077 x109 or cmaddocks@thecentersd.org.  Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 pm, Guys, Games & Grub Guys, Games & Grub has become a San Diego phenomenon! On the first Wednesday of every month, nearly 200 men of all ages (21+) gather at The Center for a night of games, pizza, drinks and socializing. Some of San Diego's most interesting men are here - come join them. For more information, contact Aaron Heier at aheier@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077 x211. Thank you to our presenting sponsor -- Priority, a MOMS Pharmacy.   Tuesday, June 7, 1 pm, 50 & Better Together Games, Games, Games Group Do you love to play cards or miss the old days of classic games like Connect Four, Life and Trivial Pursuit? Join 50 and Better Together's new group of game enthusiasts on the second Tuesday of every month, 1-4pm. We'll have tons of your favorite games available in a relaxed, drop in environment in The Center's library. This is a free event and all are welcome. For information, email seniors@thecentersd.org. Program Activities: Youth, Seniors, Families, Men, Women, HIV Community and More... HIV Testing at The Center HIV Behavioral Health Services & Counseling (English & Spanish) Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 pm, Media Workshop at Hillcrest Youth Center Tuesday, June 7, 9 am, Food Bank Saturday, June 18, 6 pm, The Other Prom, for LGBT Youth & Allies, Ages 14-18! Mondays, 12 noon, Bridge Group with 50 and Better Together Wednesdays, 1:30 pm, Art Group: Drawing and Painting Saturdays, 1 pm, African American Lesbian Discussion Group  Community... Thursday, May 26, Hillcrest Adult Prom Saturday, June 11, Fiesta del PAWS Sunday, June 26, 9 am, Anti-Defamation League Diversity Day Queer Youth Reader Call for Submissions A Fabulous Menu of 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! Career Opportunities... Know someone who is right for the job? Current openings include:   Case Manager, Senior Services Forward to Friends Sign Up for the Newsletter