New Lighthouse Women’s Support Group begins Friday, August 15, 2008! at the Lighthouse Community Center, 1217 A Street, Hayward

Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 7 to 9 o’clock for a safe, supportive and powerful new women’s group. All women who identify as women are welcome! From 7 to 8:30 we will discuss relevant topics, offering nurturing dialogue and empowerment for women. All topics are open for discussion and I want to hear what you have to share. From 8:30 to 9 pm we will have “Happy Hour” with refreshments. Please bring a treat to share if you can.

The Lighthouse Women’s Group is being facilitated by Linda Zeiser, whose passion and dedication for the women’s community is herstory! Linda is a lifetime teacher, poet, and counselor and looks forward to this new journey. Feel free to contact her with any questions at (510) 276-0379.
This women’s group is free to all women. The Lighthouse requests a donation from each woman for building use.

It is the mission of the Lighthouse Community Center (LCC) to serve the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and Questioning Community and Allies in Southern Alameda County. We are a Resource Center and catalyst for community building, providing communication, education, support, social activities and programs in a safe and substance-free environment. (510) 881-8167 www.lgbtlighthouse.com , Public Transportation: Bus 92, or a 15 minute walk from Hayward BART

Please join us for these two upcoming events:

PRIDE Potluck PICNIC, Saturday, August 16th Noon until 5 pm, Cull Canyon Regional Park, Cabana section, Castro Valley. Swim complex. Parking is free. Entry fee for Beach area: $3.50; $2.50 senior and disabled.

GLOBE’s 16th Annual Celebration and Awards, Saturday, August 23, 2 pm to 5:30 pm,
130 Isabella Street, Hayward. $25 per person.

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Let’s have another qbabe outing, this time to a Pride picnic that’s being organized in the East Bay by GLOBE (Gays & Lesbians Organizing for Betterment & Equality).

What: Pride Potluck Picnic. Let’s meet up and enjoy the day.

Main activities: Eating, chatting, hanging out, maybe some lawn games (I have bocce), swimming/wading and just enjoying the day with the qbabes and the GLBT community.

Where: Cull Canyon Regional Park (Cabana Reserved Section) in Castro Valley. I’ve been told there’s swimming and also ample shade.

When: Saturday, August 16, 2008. The picnic runs from from noon until 5. My partner’s business, Walsh Chiropractic, will have a booth. Let’s meet there at 1:00 PM so we can all find each other.

RSVP: It’d be great if you would RSVP to me, so I can know to look out for you, give you my cell # etc. If you end up deciding to go last minute, you can always just turn up at the Walsh Chiropractic booth at 1:00.

Details/Cost:
* Bring a dish to share (as it’s a potluck picnic)
* The picnic will be held in a fee area. There is an access fee of $3.50 for those 16-61. Those 1-15 or over 62 and those who are disabled pay $2.50. (Babies up to 1 yr. are free.)
*Parking is free.
*Kids are welcome.
*Sorry, no pets. (Park rules.)
*Since this is an event for the larger GLBT community, there will be a mix of genders.

Directions:
To Reach The Park . From I-580 eastbound in Castro Valley, take the Center Street exit, go north (left) on Center to Heyer, right on Heyer to Cull Canyon Road, and left on Cull Canyon Road to the park entrance on the left. . From I-580 westbound, take the Castro Valley exit and continue west (left) on Castro Valley Blvd. to Crow Canyon Road. Turn right on Crow Canyon, then left on Cull Canyon Road and continue to the park entrance on the left.

Creative Abundance Through Art, Meditations & Visualizations
Wednesday, August 13, 5:00-7:00 pm
Tired of feeling broke? Engage both your right brain and your left brain in an interactive workshop with Kayla Garnet Rose, Certified Hypnotherapist, designed to activate greater abundance and prosperity into your life. Vision boards, learn meditations and explore other tools to continue to generate money, support, energy, love and all that you need to create abundance in your being.
Workshop fees are $20. Carpool special: Bring a friend for FREE!
For more information:
(831) 435-5182
www.KaylaGarnetRose.com
www.RamblingRoseStudios.com

The new space is still in need of your help!!! It is looking amazing–all of the incredible people who have been giving of their time and energy are making a beautiful space.
This week we received several donations for prizes to raffle at the Volunteer Party. * Blowfish.com has donated over $250 in toys * Jildos.com has donated a $149 hand crafted beautiful wood dildo. * We also have a plug and movie night option. A butt plug and two movie passes…plug your favorite sub and take them to the movies…or plug yourself and treat a friend to a movie of their choice. * And we will have two packed out toy belts. If you haven’t had a chance to put anytime in yet, make a plan to come down and help in the next couple of weeks, and if you have already put in sometime, it would be greatly appreciated if you could find a little more to give.
We look forward to seeing you.
Hours for the Week of August 11 - 15, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 14, 2008
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, August 15, 2008
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Note from Ali:
So I’ve been away from my computer for nearly 5 days: I think that’s a record. Wake up, work, eat, crash has been the cycle. But guess what!? We are starting to come out of the building phase and into the setup phase!! EXCITING.
This week we had super yummy food–Erin, I NEED that salad recipe–and Nikki NEEDS that quiche recipe as well! Oh and our pizza rescuer, Alison, Mmmmm. Brownies and homemade cookies from Jonathon yesterday kept us going. I’m sure I’m forgetting something..likely something obvious too–sorry my head is so fried.
We knocked out a HUGE amount of work this week and are nearly ready to bring the lift back for putting up suspension points, wiring in insulation, putting up wiring in the Vic room, and more. We need those in the know with the bondage, and those willing to take on heights! We will plan to have the lift on Tuesday and start with the smaller stuff and get to the suspension points later in the week.
We are in need of strong chain by the way: if there’s a chain god/dess out there anywhere Everyone keeps asking the question: so has the place been cristioned yet? Yes, via orgasm, play and hey…does anyone know if someone has actually fucked in the space yet? ?
And well, the dancing that ensues is great as well. If you’ve been by recently you have most likely seen us dancing to the tunes and lamenting the loss of a stable point above for the stripper pole. We could really using some help if someone wants to take on creating either a base for the pole, or helping us find and putting in the pole in a stable place at the space. Perhaps a concrete base can be put under the stage, a hole drilled through and it connect?? I don’t know. But we miss dancing and stripping on it!!
We cleared out the last big room and starting its painting–looking forward to putting in the trim and such.
Have you all seen the ‘Slammer’?? Stop by and try it out!! Shove someone or get shoved into it. we’ve got lots and lots and LOTS of little things at this point. Shuffling things about, hanging stuff, light painting, and tons of cleaning needed to start taking the dust out!
Looking forward to another week. And some fun Monday night (from 7:00 pm - 9:00) with the first Women’s Play Lab “Head and Face play”. Come by and see the new space, play, learn and share. I could use the smiles and company! Hugs to you all.
And no, bringing food and smiles and stopping by to say hi is NOT any less than getting your hands dirty. It’s more than sitting behind your computer wandering ‘what going on down there’ and for that, I keep going! (I’m told “That’s a fine line, little miss” but it’s my heart and this is a community work of love–and community is ‘giving for giving sake alone’ my Papa Bear says–so I’ll share my heart on my sleeve, instead of hiding) We do this together and I’m literally thrilled when I see someone walk in and offer to help: whether I’ve seen them once or a ton!
Hugs!!

Save the dates; August 22, 23, 24 for the fourth year. Be a part of herstory. Join in the fun: Music, Workshops, Dancin’ & Dreaming.
Located up North in Laytonville, CA
More info: http://www.norcalwomensmusic.org/

Hi Everyone,
It’s your last chance to register for tomorrow’s Workplace Panel event at Intuit’s campus in Mountain View from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
RSVP today at www.hrc.org/workplacepanel
We’ve rounded out our panel with Daryl Herrschaft, Director of the HRC Workplace Project, and Deb Kinney, Equality California Board Member and Co-Chair of the Vote No on 8 Marriage Issues Political Action Committee.
Topics discussed will include:
* From a workplace perspective - what’s changed? * Any differences between how straight marriages and gay marriages are recognized in the workplace. * How the recognition of gay marriage is impacting benefits like healthcare. * The tax changes and implications resulting from the ruling. * What we can learn from companies in other countries where gay marriage is recognized. * What it means for out of state employees who get married in California. * A Q&A session with leaders who were critical in advancing the marriage case.
Participating companies include Intuit, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, PG&E, Trucker Huss, and more!
Breakout Session:
Trucker Huss will also be providing a breakout session after our main panel on the impact of same-sex marriage on employee benefit plans, in addition to how California law interacts with the restrictions imposed on employee benefit plans by the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
Our speakers from Trucker Huss will discuss the steps all employers should take to make clear what benefits are available to same-sex spouses, and the steps employers may take to equalize retirement benefits for same-sex and opposite-sex couples without violating federal law. The discussion will focus primarily on retirement plans and will also touch on certain aspects of health and welfare and other employee benefit plans.
Date: August 12th, 2008
Time: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Intuit - Mountain View Building 9 2600 Casey Avenue Mountain View, CA
RSVP today at: http://www.hrc.org/workplacepanel
Please direct event questions to Tom Floyd, tfloyd@ieconsulting.biz, (408) 891-7846
Appetizers, beer, wine, and non-alchoholic beverages will be provided.
No cost in attending.
Hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Tom
Tom Floyd National Board of Governors Corporate Outreach Human Rights Campaign (HRC) http://sfbayarea.hrc.org E-mail: hrcsiliconvalley@yahoo.com Phone: (408) 891-7846