May the peace of God be with you!
As we near next Tuesday’s election, it is going to be a stressful time for many in our community. Here are a few thoughts that may help you prepare yourself spiritually as we approach the election.
Keep Your Spirits Up! Over the next few days, you are bound to hear and see a lot of ads from the “Yes on Eight” people. They will also be holding a major rally in Southern California on November 1, and that is bound to get them some media attention. Don’t let these negative messages get you down! The polls are very close, and we have a very good chance of defeating Proposition 8 on Tuesday. Keep your spirits up and do not compromise your beliefs or your integrity!
Put your Beliefs into Action! There are still many opportunities to volunteer for the “No on Eight” campaign. Talk with your friends, share your beliefs with them, and make sure they know how important it is for you to have Proposition 8 defeated. The No on Eight website (www.noon8.org) is filled with resources and opportunities to volunteer. It is going to be a very tight election, and you can make a significant difference by putting your faith into action now!
Be Ready for a Roller Coaster Ride on Tuesday! Elections officials are expecting a record turnout on Tuesday, and it will take some time to count all of the ballots. I encourage you not to get carried away by the ups, downs, and reversals that are bound to occur as the election results trickle in. Instead, I encourage you to know what you believe, keep yourself spiritually centered throughout the process, and act in such as way that you can be confident that you have done your best to tell your story. MCC San Jose¹s sanctuary will be open from 5:00pm to 9:00pm next Tuesday, November 4, for those who would like to gather for prayer on election night.
May God bless you and keep you as we go through the next few days together.
Sincerely,
Michael Patrick Ellard, Senior Pastor

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You are invited to WiseUSA, a Global Ceremony on Sunday Nov 2, 1:30pm.
Unite with hundreds of thousands of people around the world in the collective intention to call forth wisdom and compassion in America during the US elections. The event will use leading-edge internet technologies to link our humanity in global ritual to support the emergence of wisdom in America.
You may also join the Global Ceremony on Sunday November 2nd at public gatherings held in San Jose, Ca and Washington DC. Both cities will be linked by videoconference and the multi-city ceremony will be broadcast via live audio to a global online audience. The west coast event will be hosted by the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, San Jose, Ca. Click here: www.csecenter.org
WiseUSA is a global non-partisan program. To see a brief video, or learn more about WiseUSA 2008, click here: http://gaiafield.net/
May Wisdom Prevail in America!
Jo-Lynn (Jnana) Otto Soul Support Coordinator DeFrank LGBT Community Center

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Hi everyone,
This is a reminder that, weather permitting, the Walking Warriors will meet on Sunday morning at 9:30 AM at Howarth Park in Santa Rosa for a 30-minute walk. As you have probably heard, the forecast is not encouraging. If it becomes necessary to cancel, I will send out an email either Saturday night or Sunday morning by 8:00 AM. Keep your fingers crossed!
Lori

Weekend Warriors ~ Rain or Shine!
If you want to join the No on 8 Rally this weekend in Willow Glen, please respond ASAP so I have enough signs for everyone. (I have a limited supply, an) The rally is Saturday, Nov 1st, from 12-2pm at the corner of Lincoln and Minnesota.
Please RSVP to get your sign!
In CommUnity Spirit, Jo-Lynn Otto

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You’ve been thinking about going to one of these dinners? This is a great time and get out of the rain!

This is one of my favorite Chinese Restaurants in the bay area (Thx PWG for pointing it out)

Great company and food, what else would you want to wrap up the evening?

Special thanks to the volunteers that make this happen.

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WOMEN’S DINNER PALO ALTO
October 30th - Thursday
Hunan Garden Chinese Cuisine

Interested in joining Lavender Dinners for the first time or maybe you have already know the fun what waits you? Either way this dinner is sure to delight your taste buds.

Hunan Garden serves a vast array of Chinese foods to offer for our titillating conversations. Sizzling appetizers, steamy soups and spicy entrees make Hunan Garden a treat for the whole family.

Choose a meal from a wide variety of authentic Chinese cuisine including a large vegetarian selection. Share your meal selection “family” style to all your taste buds to savor more favors from the variety of dishes available.

As always, this event is free to attend with optional food purchase.

WHEN:
Thursday, October 30th
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

WHERE:
Hunan Garden
3345 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 565-8868

COST:
$20.00 plus specialty drink purchase

Hello,
Per Sondra, I am forwarding this information to your organization should you wish to share this with your members.
~HOT NEWS!~
In memory of the 30th anniversary of the death of Supervisor, Harvey Milk, as well as the much anticipated nationwide premiere of the movie “MILK”, starring Sean Penn on November 26th, Cruisin’ the Castro Tours is excited to announce the new and empowering “Harvey Milk Tour”!
Kathy Amendola Owner Cruisin’ the Castro Tours 415-255-1821  www.cruisinthecastro.com

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The HARVEY MILK TOUR.pdf

I’m a volunteer at the No on 8 office in San Jose. They just got a bunch of lawn signs (that can be used at rally signs). If you go today/tomorrow, they should still have some in stock. They are at 43 E. Gish road, SJ
Good luck!

If no one replies, it is easy to make your own! Here is a webpage about do-it-yourself political sign making:
http://www.freewayblogger.com/howto.htm

Hi folks,
I plan to attend one of the many rally (”visibility action events”) this Saturday. I know lots of folks from my church will be there. I don’t have a sign, don’t have much free time to think about making one — and I’ll bet lots of others who show up will show up without signs as well. (The church has a few but I’m thinking there will be way more people than signs….)
Does anyone have a few signs to loan out? I may be able to come pick them up from you on Friday in the daytime or late evening — in San Jose or parts north (up to Palo Alto). (It would be difficult for me to pick them up Saturday morning as I’ve got other commitments — it would have to be early on Saturday…)
Or — If you want to bring extra signs to the corner of Minnesota and Lincoln (the Willow Glen area of San Jose) at noon on Saturday that would also be **wonderful**, of course!
(There are also 3 other locations in SJ that have rallies from noon to 2 on Saturday — so if you have signs, there is probably someplace nearby that they can be put to good use…)
Thanks for any help you can provide…. Moria

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November LGBT Classes at Cheryl Burke Dance!!
Every Saturday 4:30-5:30 “Winter Warm-Up” beginning salsa 5:30-6:30 “Winter Waltz” beginning American Waltz
$12 drop-in, $99 for a pack of 10 classes Cheryl BurkeDance is located in Potrero Hill, at the corner of 17th St. and DeHaro Classes are taught by same-sex ballroom teacher and competitor Emily Coles, http://www.emilycolesdance.com/
November 1st class will be taught by same-sex Latin dance competitor Genevieve Feeley!
Stay warm, social and active as the days get colder and the nights start earlier. No experience or partner needed.