LGBT Diversity Centers of Monterey County Building Safe Spaces for Monterey County’s Diverse LGBT Community…
First, thanks for your continued support of the LGBT Diversity Centers of Monterey County. We are fast approaching the realization of two physical locations, one in Salinas and one in Monterey. We have just completed ratification and filing of our Articles of Incorporation and are anxiously awaiting approval so that we can take the next steps to finalize our Nonprofit status. To that end, don’t forget that we are having an Estate & Yard Sale on December 5th to raise funds to cover filing and start-up costs. You can find more information about this event, including details about how you can contribute items, by visiting the Centers’ website at lgbtmontereycounty.com.
Due to the Holidays ahead we have rearranged our Board of Directors Meeting schedule. Please note that the meetings that were scheduled for November 26th, December 1oth, and December 24th have been changed. The November 26th meeting has been moved to December 3rd, the December 10th meeting has been moved to December 17th, and the December 24th meeting has been canceled. We will resume our regular schedule beginning with the January 7th meeting in Salinas. The December 3rd and 17th meetings will both be held in Monterey. For a complete and up-to-date meeting schedule, as well as details of other area events, please visit your Community Calendar on the Centers’ website.
One final note: we are still in need of a qualified person to serve as Treasurer on the Board of Directors. If you are interested, or know of someone who might be interested, please refer to our posts on the Centers’ website at http://lgbtmontereycounty.com/wp-content/plugins/mailpress/mp-includes/action.php?tg=l&mm=195&co=p&us=d48e872521431f9ba1a2ce9ceef24aec/wp-content/plugins/mailpress/mp-includes/action.php?tg=l&mm=195&co=p&us=d48e872521431f9ba1a2ce9ceef24aec/wp-content/plugins/mailpress/mp-includes/action.php?tg=l&mm=195&co=p&us=d48e872521431f9ba1a2ce9ceef24aec/archives/397 and in the Community Forums.
Happy Holidays to you and yours. We are gratful for your support.
-The LGBT Diversity Centers of Monterey County
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Board Seeks Treasurer for LGBT Diversity Centers of Monterey County
 
The Board of Directors of the new LGBT Diversity Centers of Monterey County is looking for a qualified volunteer to serve as Treasurer. The ideal candidate will have cash handling and accounting experience, including computer-related skills (i.e., Quicken, QuickBooks, etc.). A demonstrated interest in LGBT issues is also desired.
 
Duties include the receiving and safekeeping of all donations, fees and other moneys given to the organization; maintaining accurate financial records; and making a financial report at each Board meeting. The Board of Directors holds a public meeting every other Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The Treasurer also meets in executive session with other officers of the Board on alternating Wednesdays.
 
If you are interested in applying, or would like to nominate someone you know, please leave a detailed message at 831-233-6975 or send an email to secretary@lgbtmontereycounty.com.
 
Additional information, including a link to application materials, may be accessed through
http://lgbtmontereycounty.com/forum/announcements/seeking-treasurer-for-centers-executive-board

Ladies,
Need a recovery plan from all of your post-Thanksgiving feasts? Well, here are two great events you might want to include:
EVENT #1:
Saturday, November 28th (11 am - 1pm) The San Gregorio General Store presents…Live Music with “Island Dream!”
Note: I’ve had the pleasure of performing & recording with ”Island Dream” over the years. If you enjoy beautiful music that leaves you feeling as if you are vacationing in the islands…then this is the band for you. They are retuning to one of my favorite places: The San Gregorio General Store. What? You’ve never been? Well, this is what you’ve been missing (Keywords: Coastline, rolling hills, country roads, fresh air and all kinds of friendly people: Cowboys, cowgirls, cyclists, bikers, fishermen, feminists, college kids, little kids, musicians, famers, beatniks, poets, writers…all enjoying life in a gem of a place filled with great energy…live music and that fabulous potbelly stove all warm & cozy!!!)….-Karen Soo Hoo
The San Gregorio Store: Saloon, lanterns, seeds, no television, U.S. Post Office, cast iron cookware, aspirin, advice, wines fine to rot gut, western and work clothing, groceries, hardware, beer, bullshit, toys, cowtechnician hats, international beers, beeswax, cheesecloth, piano in-tune, books (literature, poetry, gender and environmental politics), homemade sandwiches, coffee, tea, diapers, crockery, weather analysis, coal hods, raccoon traps, posters, cards, tee shirts, buttons, candles, rain gear, organic garlic, apples and butternut squash in season and most importantly: live music!  Phone: (650) 726-0565 Address: Corner of Highway 84 and Stage Road, San Gregorio, CA Island Dream, Ellen Silva (guitar, vocals); Denée Deckert (piano, ukulele, accordian); Mimi Hills (acoustic bass); and surprise guests, will be performing their blend of original tropical pop and bluesy folk. Ellen has been busy writing some new tunes, which they will perform along with originals from their 3 cds. For more info about Island Dream, visit Ellen’s website: www.ellensilva.com/music.html
EVENT #2:
The 31st Annual Women’s Building: Celebration of Craftswomen” November 28-29 & December 5-6 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Herbst Pavillion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco http://www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org/ Tix: $6.50-Seniors, students, disabled, $8.50 General admission, $12.00- x2 Day pass
What? You’ve never been? Well, you’ve gotta go! Keywords: Huge pavillion, sweeping bay views, fabulous wares made by talented craftswomen, festive holiday shopping…a great place to spend the day! Hope to see you there! -Karen Soo Hoo

Ladies,
Need a recovery plan from all of your post-Thanksgiving feasts? Well, here are two great events you might want to include:
EVENT #1:
Saturday, November 28th (11 am - 1pm) The San Gregorio General Store presents…Live Music with “Island Dream!”
Note: I’ve had the pleasure of performing & recording with ”Island Dream” over the years. If you enjoy beautiful music that leaves you feeling as if you are vacationing in the islands…then this is the band for you. They are retuning to one of my favorite places: The San Gregorio General Store. What? You’ve never been? Well, this is what you’ve been missing (Keywords: Coastline, rolling hills, country roads, fresh air and all kinds of friendly people: Cowboys, cowgirls, cyclists, bikers, fishermen, feminists, college kids, little kids, musicians, famers, beatniks, poets, writers…all enjoying life in a gem of a place filled with great energy…live music and that fabulous potbelly stove all warm & cozy!!!)….-Karen Soo Hoo
The San Gregorio Store: Saloon, lanterns, seeds, no television, U.S. Post Office, cast iron cookware, aspirin, advice, wines fine to rot gut, western and work clothing, groceries, hardware, beer, bullshit, toys, cowtechnician hats, international beers, beeswax, cheesecloth, piano in-tune, books (literature, poetry, gender and environmental politics), homemade sandwiches, coffee, tea, diapers, crockery, weather analysis, coal hods, raccoon traps, posters, cards, tee shirts, buttons, candles, rain gear, organic garlic, apples and butternut squash in season and most importantly: live music!  Phone: (650) 726-0565 Address: Corner of Highway 84 and Stage Road, San Gregorio, CA Island Dream, Ellen Silva (guitar, vocals); Denée Deckert (piano, ukulele, accordian); Mimi Hills (acoustic bass); and surprise guests, will be performing their blend of original tropical pop and bluesy folk. Ellen has been busy writing some new tunes, which they will perform along with originals from their 3 cds. For more info about Island Dream, visit Ellen’s website: www.ellensilva.com/music.html
EVENT #2:
The 31st Annual Women’s Building: Celebration of Craftswomen” November 28-29 & December 5-6 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Herbst Pavillion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco http://www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org/ Tix: $6.50-Seniors, students, disabled, $8.50 General admission, $12.00- x2 Day pass
What? You’ve never been? Well, you’ve gotta go! Keywords: Huge pavillion, sweeping bay views, fabulous wares made by talented craftswomen, festive holiday shopping…a great place to spend the day! Hope to see you there! -Karen Soo Hoo

Ladies,
Need a recovery plan from all of your post-Thanksgiving feasts? Well, here are two great events you might want to include:
EVENT #1:
Saturday, November 28th (11 am - 1pm) The San Gregorio General Store presents…Live Music with “Island Dream!”
Note: I’ve had the pleasure of performing & recording with ”Island Dream” over the years. If you enjoy beautiful music that leaves you feeling as if you are vacationing in the islands…then this is the band for you. They are retuning to one of my favorite places: The San Gregorio General Store. What? You’ve never been? Well, this is what you’ve been missing (Keywords: Coastline, rolling hills, country roads, fresh air and all kinds of friendly people: Cowboys, cowgirls, cyclists, bikers, fishermen, feminists, college kids, little kids, musicians, famers, beatniks, poets, writers…all enjoying life in a gem of a place filled with great energy…live music and that fabulous potbelly stove all warm & cozy!!!)….-Karen Soo Hoo
The San Gregorio Store: Saloon, lanterns, seeds, no television, U.S. Post Office, cast iron cookware, aspirin, advice, wines fine to rot gut, western and work clothing, groceries, hardware, beer, bullshit, toys, cowtechnician hats, international beers, beeswax, cheesecloth, piano in-tune, books (literature, poetry, gender and environmental politics), homemade sandwiches, coffee, tea, diapers, crockery, weather analysis, coal hods, raccoon traps, posters, cards, tee shirts, buttons, candles, rain gear, organic garlic, apples and butternut squash in season and most importantly: live music!  Phone: (650) 726-0565 Address: Corner of Highway 84 and Stage Road, San Gregorio, CA Island Dream, Ellen Silva (guitar, vocals); Denée Deckert (piano, ukulele, accordian); Mimi Hills (acoustic bass); and surprise guests, will be performing their blend of original tropical pop and bluesy folk. Ellen has been busy writing some new tunes, which they will perform along with originals from their 3 cds. For more info about Island Dream, visit Ellen’s website: www.ellensilva.com/music.html
EVENT #2:
The 31st Annual Women’s Building: Celebration of Craftswomen” November 28-29 & December 5-6 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Herbst Pavillion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco http://www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org/ Tix: $6.50-Seniors, students, disabled, $8.50 General admission, $12.00- x2 Day pass
What? You’ve never been? Well, you’ve gotta go! Keywords: Huge pavillion, sweeping bay views, fabulous wares made by talented craftswomen, festive holiday shopping…a great place to spend the day! Hope to see you there! -Karen Soo Hoo

Happy ChristmaHanaKwaanzi ka … and Solstice, too! The holiday season is at hand and Rainbow Women’s Chorus is jumping in with both feet to give you a taste of celebrations from many cultures. As always, we’ll also sing old favorites in interesting new ways. You’ve never heard “Jingle Bells” sung the RWC way!
The performances are December 12 at 8 PMand December 13 at 3 PM, both at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Churchin San Jose. Tickets are $18 with $3 off for purchase in advance, senior, students, and groups. Call Eileen at (408) 374-5228for more details and to reserve tickets.
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Happy ChristmaHanaKwaanzi ka … and Solstice, too! The holiday season is at hand andRainbow Women’s Chorus is jumping in with both feet to give you a taste of celebrations from many cultures. As always, we’ll also sing old favorites in interesting new ways. You’ve never heard “Jingle Bells” sung the RWC way!
The performances are December 12 at 8 PM and December 13 at 3 PM, both at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in San Jose. Tickets are $18 with $3 off for purchase in advance, senior, students, and groups. Call Eileen at (408) 374-5228 for more details and to reserve tickets.
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Hi! — I’d like to post our NYE party in Santa Rosa, thanks for your support, let me know if you have questions, Lupe

Please post the following  –  we are encouraging our members to join us so they can get our messages DIRECTLY:
What a fantastic, wonderful turnout we had for our 1st brunch !  So much great energy, enthusiasm, terrific women !  A heartfelt welcome to all of YOU who made this such a success !  I just want to let you all know that  [because of the upcoming holidays] our next  brunch will probably be either Jan. 23 or 24 [Sat. or Sun.].  And hoping that perhaps we can find someplace that would provide a more private space/room for us next time.  So PLEASE send location-suggestions to me or Sally.  One place I know about that would fill the bill is the Hobee’s restaurant in Belmont.  But I’m sure there must be others; & we want to hear from YOU about this, if you have any preferences.  And per making this group what the members want, please send us your ideas/suggestions for topics, brunch/meeting-formats, & the like.   And if anyone would like to coordinate a specific activity, also contact us about this.    And if you have ideas about how we can cast our net as widely as possible to reach as many of “us” as possible, please let me or Sally know, as well.    And lastly, for now, we encourage ALL of you to become members; so you’ll be able to get our messages & announcements DIRECTLY.  You can do this by sending an email to: 
     Lez60Beyond-subscribe@yahoogroups.com; 
& then request membership & register to join.         Yours in sisterhood:  Sue

The San Francisco Women’s Flag Football League is hosting a fundraiser on Sunday November 22nd! Come out and meet the teams and fans from all over the Bay!
Come by the Pilsner Inn (225 Church Street, San Francisco) from 4-7pm and quaff $10 all-you-can-drink beer!  Nibble on burgers and hot dogs fresh off a hot grill!  Mingle with hot players!  Participate in our raffle for prizes galore!   All proceeds go to support the SFWFFL.  Visit us at www.sfwffl.org for more info.   Come show your support on Nov 22 and then watch our games this Spring at Amazon-Crocker park.   Thank you ladies and gentlemen!