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QUEER FAMILIES = HEALTHY FAMILIES
a conference about LGBT parenting

Saturday, October 11, 2008
The San Francisco LGBT Community Center

Featuring Nationally Recognized Presenters:
* Welcome address by Assemblyman Mark Leno

* Charlotte Patterson, Ph.D., Leading Researcher of LGBT Families

* Shannon Minter, NCLR Lead Attorney for California Supreme Court Marriage Lawsuit

* Screening of “It’s Still Elementary,” a Film by GroundSpark and Debra Chasnoff
* 12 Break-out Workshops on Cutting Edge Topics: Attachment Dynamics, Blended Families, Gender Issues, Insemination, Adoption, Legal Issues, Queer Families of Color, Transgender Parents and School Advocacy.

6 CEU’s available for MFTs and LCSWs; MCEP accreditation pending
Continental breakfast and box lunch provided
Childcare provided (reserve in advance)
Youth programming provided for 8 years and older (reserve in advance)
Online registration begins September 1, 2008
Conference Information: www.gaylesta.org/events.html
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Presented by: Gaylesta the LGBTQ Psychotherapists Association, The San Francisco LGBT Community Center and Our Family Coalition
Co-Sponsored by: New Leaf Services for Our Community, National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), Children Of Lesbians And Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) and Lesbian Health Research Center (LHRC)
Banner Sponsor and Luncheon Host: RBC Wealth Management
For more information about the San Francisco LGBT Community Center, visit www.sfcenter.org

Sisterspirit is moving! Starting October 1, 2008 we’re having a HUGE inventory reduction sale. Most items are 40% off. Shop early for the holidays!   All new books 40% off All pride items 40% off All jewelry 40% off All new DVDs 40% off All T-shirts/caps 40% off Sale prices on all CDs   AND THEN   All used books 50 cents All used DVDs $5 All used videos $1   We are also selling our bookcases for $10 each   Sisterspirit is located at 938 The Alameda, San Jose, Ca 95126, in front of the Billy DeFrank Center.   Our hours are M,T,TH 6:30-9:00 pm, Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm, Sunday 1-4pm   Please call before coming in, as our schedule varies from week to week: (408) 293-9372

2 Bedroom Cottage available in Oakland’s Oakmore area beginning Oct 20th. Wonderful, sunny, artsy, open layout with clawfoot tub in bathroom, washer/dryer, big windows, private deck, safe, LGBT- friendly neighborhood and LGBT neighbors, Easy commute to UC Berkeley and SF (casual commuter/V Bus). $1750 per month + PGE (garbage and water paid for). Quiet, safe neighborhood.
Please call Kayla or Tamar at 510-482-5079 or email tamarp@berkeley.edu

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Dear Souls,
There are many ways to experience a personal connection to the divine. For many of us, music and chanting/singing is yet another way to access our own deep spiritual essence. At the same time, there is a shared intimacy and sense of the sacred in being present to the divine while in the company of others. I am recommending 2 events, from both the east and west spiritual traditions, which offer this type of spiritual enrichment. (And hey, they are both free!)
Please consider joining me for an evening of Kirtan, devotional chanting, at the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment (CSE) this Friday, Oct 10th. Simply RSVP to jolynnotto@yahoo.com. You may also check out the CSE website in the below description.
Gitanjali: An Evening of Kirtan Friday, October 10, 7-9 pm Center for Spiritual Enlightenment @ www.csecenter.org
“Singing the names of God purifies the heart and mind, frees us from restless thoughts and prepares us for God communion. Devotional chants led by the kirtan band Gitanjali supports participants in an unforgettable experience of the soul’s joy. All are welcome; chant words provided.”