Soul Support Meditation Class Date: January 12th Time: 7pm Fee: Free will offering
The DeFrank Center has re-opened after being closed for the holidays. The Soul Support program will resume its mediation class on the 2nd Monday of every month. Soul Support’s meditation class is a volunteer-driven program provided to the community by the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center & the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment.
To RSVP, please contact Jnana at jolynnotto@yahoo.com
In community spirit, Jnana Otto Soul Support Coordinator Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center

Friday, January 9th -

Richmond Jane Doe - Fundraiser at Velvet

Friday, January 9th
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Featuring DJ Olga T, DJ Luna & DJ Mode
Kings, Queens & Burlesque Dancers

Velvet 3411 MacArthur Blvd
(between 35th Ave & Midvale Ave)
Oakland, CA
510-531-3321

Contribution: $5-$20 sliding scale suggested donation
Donate Raffle Items? If you have services or items for the raffle contact Tallon at:tallonsong@aol.com

Note: A new living space for Richard Jane Doe, her partner and daughter is being sought. Looking for a 2bdrm space but can only afford $900 a month. If you have a space, or know someone who has a space that can suit their needs at this time, please contact: Talon at tallonsnog@aol.com

Link to website with updates:
http://tatasworld.typepad.com/were_here_for_you

(2) Saturday, January 31st -

Dance for Equality - A Same-Sex Community Party
- Benefits to Help Richard Jane Doe & Overturning Prop 8

Saturday, January 31st
7:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight

Just Dance Ballroom
2000 Embarcadero
Oakland
510-436-9888

Contribution: $15 Advance / $18 Door (if available)

Come out and join friends old and new for an evening of dancing, socializing and having a gay old time. Light hors d’oeuvres, beer or wine (cash bar), chat at one of the cute cafe tables or strut your stuff. For those who want to learn partner dancing, lessons are scheduled for absolute beginners lesson and for beginning to intermediate dancers.

Link to website with more information:
http://www.danceforequality.com

VIVA LAS VEGAS - EVENING OF CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
Benefiting the Lighthouse Community Center Serving the LGBT Community Sponsored by The Palace Poker Casino, Hayward
Saturday, January 24, 2009 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Poker Classes - Poker Tournaments -Chips-Prizes-Hors d’oeuvers-Cocktail Bar-Live Entertainment
Hayward City Hall Rotunda 777 B Street Hayward, 94541 Next to Hayward BART
Tickets Pre-sale $25/$30 at the event VIP $50 (Cocktails and Priority Seating)
Pre-Sale Tickets $25 at: Turf Club, 22519 Main Street ,Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 881-9877 -www.wfturfclub.com
Rainbow Room, 21859 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 582-8078 - www.rainbow-room.com
The Book Shop, 1007 B Street (between Foothill Blvd & Main St) Hayward, CA 94541-(510) 538-3943
Lighthouse Community Center (LCC) to serves the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, (LGBT) community and allies in Southern Alameda County. LCC is a Resource Center and catalyst for community building, providing communication, education, support, and social activities and programs in a safe and substance-free environment. www.lgbtlighthouse.com

The Pagan Alliance is proud to present:
Chaos and the Restoration of Pagan Wisdom A Presentation by Max Dashu. Saturday, January 31, 2009, 3:00 pm Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists (BFUU) 1924 Cedar Street (at Bonita Avenue) Berkeley, CA 94709-2022 www.bfuu.org
“Huang! Hu! Miao! Ming! Profound! Mysterious! In the center there are essences, most true essences.”
Max Dashu presents a visual journey into spirals, vital Essence, and the Creative Power of Deep Night, as shown in sacred traditions of the Chinese, Maori, Senufo, Greeks, Kogi, Pueblos, Maya, and Dogon. It’s the Deep through which we are renewed, “the ocean of being from which the cosmos pours” (Chandi Paath), as seen through rock art, offering pots, and sacred objects of all kinds. And what does this have to do with eggs, butterflies, sleep, the Zapatistas, and the massive transformations we face now? Time for questions and discussion will follow the presentation.
Refreshments will be available $5 to $20 sliding scale Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds
Benefiting the Pagan Alliance and Suppressed Histories Archives http://www.suppressedhistories.net
Dashu is known for her expertise on ancient female iconography in world archaeology, goddess traditions, and women shamans. She has also done extensive research on mother-right cultures and the origins of domination. Her new Women’s Power DVD has just been released (March 2008), with screenings around the US, in Britain and Australia. Video clips can be viewed on her website. Dashu is now working to complete a multi-volume sourcebook on women in European folk religion and the witch hunts.
Dashu is also an artist

LESBIAN ARCHIVES OF SONOMA COUNTY PRESENTS….. Music & Memories of all the wonderful lesbians who came together between 1965 - 1995 And made community And created safe places And celebrated each other And continue to fight for our rights Everyone Invited Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Congregation Ner Shalom (formerly the Cotati Cabaret) 85 La Plaza Cotati, CA Sliding Scale For more information email lascarchives@gmail.com

Brand new 600 sq ft compact gem cottage w/ private patio & garden-yard.

Located just below the Mormon Temple.

The cottage/casita has a 1920’s bungalow feel and yet its modern with ample computer, phone, cable hook ups, on demand water heating system and great lighting.

Good quality materials used throughout make it a wonderful place to come home to and to share with friends and family.

. Designated computer/work areas in the living room, kitchen and bedroom.
. A new washer/dryer in the laundry room + 70′ of shelving. (7′ closet in BDR).
. A large, well designed bathroom w/ skylight and underfloor heating adds to the luxury of the cottage.
. The kitchen has under cabinet lighting and a garbage disposal (no dishwasher).
. Granite counter tops in bath & kitchen.
. Some extra storage in attic and garage.

. The yard is a gardener’s wish: 35 x 12 feet + more on the side of the cottage w/ flagstone patio being added in January.
. Has base plantings and automatic drip watering system
. Additional planting scheduled for Feb/Mar
. If you don’t like to garden the automatic watering system is wonderful.
. Utilities and yard upkeep (approx every 6 weeks) are an additional $125 per month.

. Basic shopping and good coffee are only a 10 minute walk away.
. The bus is down the street and it’s a nice neighborhood.
. A dog and/or indoor cat are possible

My almost 15 yr old son and I (his mom) live in the front house w/ our dog and cat. We’re fairly quiet with active away-from-home lives.

Claire
greatcottage4rent@earthlink.net (not the posting email)
Cell: 510-684-8225; home is 510-530-4516.

Velvet will be hosting a Fundraiser on January 9th (read on)

From: Miz Chris
Date: December 31, 2008 6:43:47 AM PST
To: christine.delarosa@yahoo.com
Subject: Jan 9th Fundraiser for Richmond Hate Crime Victim - Please pass on

Hello!

About two weeks ago my friend Tee called to me to tell me about a Richmond woman who had been targeted, raped and beaten specifically because of her sexual orientation by four men. At the time I had not heard anything about this terrible and horrific crime. You can read about the details here

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/20/BAV714SBA1.DTL

As the community at large has become aware of this incident we have wanted to reach out to Jane Doe as she is being referred to both in the media and by the Richmond Police. Tallon, who was pivotal in organizing the No on Prop 8 campaign in the East Bay, and DJ Luna came to myself and Olga to see if Velvet in Oakland would be able to host a fundraiser for our fellow sister. The answer was ABSOLUTELY YES!

In case you may not have heard I have taken over the management of Velvet as of Jan. 1st. As a woman, lesbian, Femme committed to reaching out, engaging, helping and providing for our LGBTQQA community this fundraiser is to let Jane Doe know she is not alone and that we as a community will support and stand by her in any way that feels safe for her.

With that being said Velvet will be hosting a Fundraiser on January 9th.
There is a $5-$20 suggested donation @ the door all of which will be going to the trust fund set up for Jane Doe through the

Community Violence Solutions Attention: Ms. Jo Ann Douglas Community Violence Solutions 2101 Van Ness Avenue San Pablo, CA 94806

You may also write a check to Community Violence Solutions that night and we will make sure it gets to her trust fund.

I know there have been several groups who have expressed interest in performing or DJing that night to help raise funds, please contact me so I can put you on the schedule. As the details tighten up I will send out more information.

Please distribute widely to all your friends, lists or via word of mouth!

Thank you Miz Chris

Peninsula MCC is celebrating at 12:30pm every Sunday at 1150 W. Hillsdale Blvd.San Mateo. We are Inclusive Love, Progressive Faith and all about Making Connections! All are welcome to our LGBT community of faith. Children’s program and coffee hour every Sunday. more info at: www.peninsulamcc.org Pray for Peace See you there, Betsy