SF Bay Area’s Announcement Events for Gay and Bisexual Men

August 31, 2010

Modesto’s “CRACK ‘N’ GLO AWARDS” on September 4th, 2010

— admin @ 8:45 pm

The Owl Empire of Stanislaus County, Inc., and the Enchanted Cats & Dogs Owl Court of the 36th Reign in Modesto, California
PROUDLY PRESENTS: The 23rd Annual “CRACK ‘N’ GLO AWARDS 2010″ THE VOTES ARE IN, THE EVENT IS READY TO GO! With overwhelming “240″ people voting, All Winners will be announce “LIVE” and on Stage! Saturday, September 4th, 2010 Eagle’s Hall 126 Camellia Way Modesto, California 95354 Doors Open & Cocktails @ 6pm Dinner Buffet @ 6:30pm Awards Show Begins @ 8pm $15.00 Cover at the Door 12 and under $5.00 ALL AGES WELCOME! No-Host Fully Stocked Court Bar! An Overabundent of Raffle Prizes! Special Guest Emcees: Empress 28 of Alameda Miss Jessica Avalon & Empress 36 of Orange County Miss Hara Halston St.James With Special Guest & “LIVE” Performances: Your Host: His Most Imperial Majesty, The Mystical Rainbow, All-American, Levi, Leather, Fire & Lightning Bolt, Camouflage Emperor, Emperor 20, 28 and 33, Mr. Jeff Case-Young Jackman & A Special Thank You To: Imperial Crown Marquesa 36 and Closet Ball Queen 2008-2009, Miss Missy Bradford-Lucci An Exciting Evening With The Stars Of The International Court System All Under One Roof To Honor Their Year of Of Extraordinary and True Powerful Accomplishments! “What is a Crack ‘n’ Glo?” Simply put, it’s an awards show that started 23 years ago. It honors people in the International Court System and our local LGBT communities and businesses for a chance to receive an award for their extraordinary accomplishments. Crack ‘n’ Glo “IS” the Original ‘Gay’ Academy Awards that started it all. Founded by Emperor 9, Crackers & Empress 10, Gloria, the Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards Show has been one of the most talked about and one of most successful functions, that Modesto is proud to host, for all these years. The Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards Show is not out to put people down or to hurt anybody’s feelings. This event is meant to be fun and humorous, for all communities, in and out of town. The top 5 nominees will be announced at the Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards Show on September 4th, 2010. For More Information, Please Contact: Emperor 20/28/33, Jeff Case-Young Jackman at (209) 549-2755 or _emp2028mod@aol.com_ (mailto:emp2028mod@aol.com) Emperor 36, Ryan Hernandez Lewis-St.James at (209) 450-8952 or _ChihuahuaEmp36@aol.com_ (mailto:ChihuahuaEmp36@aol.com) Empress 36, April Powers-Lucci at (209) 552-9710 or _AprilPowers13@yahoo.com_ (mailto:AprilPowers13@yahoo.com) or visit our Website at: _www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial_ (http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial)

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August 27, 2010

House-like Apt for Rent, 3+ Bd 2 Ba, Sunnyvale, Great Kitchen, Dog Friendly

— admin @ 1:30 pm

Lesbian-owned… gay friendly…

Sunnyvale 4-plex ground-floor front unit that spans the entire front yard. (The other 3 apartments are in the back.)

3 bedroom + bonus room (converted garage), 2 baths.
Large, recently remodeled eat-in kitchen (granite counters, oak cabinets, tile floor) with big refrigerator.
Kitchen has sliding door to large private patio.
Large living room with fireplace.
Central heating.
One bathroom has bathtub, the other has a large shower stall. Both bathrooms have granite topped vanities and tile floors.
New owners live on site. We’re improving the property and use mostly green products and services.
Dog friendly, no smoking building.

** Room Dimensions
Kitchen (eat in): 17ft 9in by 11ft 11in
Bedroom 1: 14ft by 10ft 7in
Bedroom 2: 14ft by 10ft 7in
Master Bedroom: 13ft 3in by 11ft 10in
Converted garage room: 8ft 8in by 12ft

** Patio & Outdoors
Large private patio mostly paved with a small planting area.
Big grassy front yard (maintained by owners).

** Neighborhood:
Low-traffic street
Walk/bike to downtown Sunnyvale
1 mile to Cal-Train station
Great access to Sunnyvale shopping: less than a mile to many restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, downtown, etc.
Short driving distance to highways 101, 237, 85 and 280
Easy drive to dog park

** Parking
The unit has an attached single-car garage that was converted to a small, carpeted room with a closet. With this as a room, your only assigned parking is the space in front of the garage. If you prefer, we may be able to convert it back to a garage. Street parking is very convenient and usually available.

** Laundry
Coin washer/dryer in laundry room.

** Available
First or second week in September.

** Rent & Deposits
$1850
Security Deposit: $1600
Pets allowed with additional deposit.

** Drive By
645 Azara Place, Sunnyvale. Please do not disturb the tenants!

** Contact
Elaine or Susie 408-735-8006
shop@quonfamily.org

Thank you!

August 24, 2010

Modesto’s “CRACK ‘N’ GLO AWARDS” on September 4th, 2010

— admin @ 7:45 pm

The Owl Empire of Stanislaus County, Inc., and the Enchanted Cats & Dogs Owl Court of the 36th Reign in Modesto, California PROUDLY PRESENTS: The 23rd Annual “CRACK ‘N’ GLO AWARDS 2010″ THE VOTES ARE IN, THE EVENT IS READY TO GO! With overwhelming “240″ people voting, All Winners will be announce “LIVE” and on Stage! Saturday, September 4th, 2010 Eagle’s Hall 126 Camellia Way Modesto, California 95354 Doors Open & Cocktails @ 6pm Dinner Buffet @ 6:30pm Awards Show Begins @ 8pm $15.00 Cover at the Door 12 and under $5.00 ALL AGES WELCOME! No-Host Fully Stocked Court Bar! An Overabundent of Raffle Prizes! Special Guest Emcees: Empress 28 of Alameda Miss Jessica Avalon & Empress 36 of Orange County Miss Hara Halston St.James With Special Guest & “LIVE” Performances: Your Host: His Most Imperial Majesty, The Mystical Rainbow, All-American, Levi, Leather, Fire & Lightning Bolt, Camouflage Emperor, Emperor 20, 28 and 33, Mr. Jeff Case-Young Jackman & A Special Thank You To: Imperial Crown Marquesa 36 and Closet Ball Queen 2008-2009, Miss Missy Bradford-Lucci An Exciting Evening With The Stars Of The International Court System All Under One Roof To Honor Their Year of Of Extraordinary and True Powerful Accomplishments! “What is a Crack ‘n’ Glo?” Simply put, it’s an awards show that started 23 years ago. It honors people in the International Court System and our local LGBT communities and businesses for a chance to receive an award for their extraordinary accomplishments. Crack ‘n’ Glo “IS” the Original ‘Gay’ Academy Awards that started it all. Founded by Emperor 9, Crackers & Empress 10, Gloria, the Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards Show has been one of the most talked about and one of most successful functions, that Modesto is proud to host, for all these years. The Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards Show is not out to put people down or to hurt anybody’s feelings. This event is meant to be fun and humorous, for all communities, in and out of town. The top 5 nominees will be announced at the Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards Show on September 4th, 2010. For More Information, Please Contact: Emperor 20/28/33, Jeff Case-Young Jackman at (209) 549-2755 or _emp2028mod@aol.com_ (mailto:emp2028mod@aol.com) Emperor 36, Ryan Hernandez Lewis-St.James at (209) 450-8952 or _ChihuahuaEmp36@aol.com_ (mailto:ChihuahuaEmp36@aol.com) Empress 36, April Powers-Lucci at (209) 552-9710 or _AprilPowers13@yahoo.com_ (mailto:AprilPowers13@yahoo.com) or visit our Website at: _www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial_ (http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial)

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August 16, 2010

SJ Pride & Billy DeFrank

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Join us this Friday for our Absolutely Fabulous Party with SJ Pride at the Moorpark Hotel, 4241 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129. For more details and to RSVP, visit our Facebook event page at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146529775376183#!/event.php?eid=146529 775376183 &ref=mf

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Christopher Flood, President
Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center
938 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
Direct: (408) 416-3181
Center: (408) 293-3040
Fax: (408) 223-0231

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Modesto’s Up-Coming Events

— admin @ 1:15 pm

(Send on behalf of their Most Imperial Majesties, Emperor & Empress 36 of Modesto, Mr. Ryan Hernandez Lewis-St.James & Miss April Powers-Lucci) As Modesto’s 36th Reign is winding down, here are the upcoming scheduled events! Mark Your Calendars, as to NOT to overbook the dates! MERCED, CALIFORNIA (45 minutes south of Modesto): 8-21 Hot August Nights @ Woman’s Clubhouse 5pm $15 AND THE REST OF THE YEAR IN MODESTO: 9- 4 Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards @ Eagle’s Hall 6pm $15 9-18 Stanislaus Pride Day @ Graceda Park 11am FREE 10- 2 Imperial Sock Hop & All-You-Can-Eat BBQ @ Brave Bull 6pm $5 10- 9 Closet Ball Campaign Kick-Off @ Eagle’s Hall 6pm $15 CORONATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 11- 7 In-Town Show @ Brave Bull 7pm FREE 11-12 Out-of-Town Show @ Masonic Lodge 6pm $15 11-13 Hospitality @ Best Western Hotel 11am-2pm FREE 11-13 Protocol @ Best Western Hotel 12noon-2pm FREE 11-13 Wheelchair Races @ Best Western 1pm-2pm FREE 11-13 Coronation @ Modesto Masonic Lodge 5pm $35 11-13 Vancouver Water Party @ Best Western 12midnight FREE 11-14 Victory Brunch @ Modesto Masonic Lodge 11am $20 11-15 Victory Show @ TBA FREE
12-11 Investitures 37 @ Mancini Hall 4pm $10 (tentative) For much more information, please contact: HMIM Emperor 36, Ryan Hernandez Lewis-St.James @ (209) 450-8952 or _chihuahuaemp36@aol.com_ (mailto:chihuahuaemp36@aol.com) HMIM Empress 36, April Powers-Lucci @ (209) 552-9710 or _aprilpowers13@yahoo.com_ (mailto:aprilpowers13@yahoo.com) or visit our website: _www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial_ (http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial)

August 13, 2010

Final Day To Vote For Your Crack ‘n’ Glo Nominee Winners!

— admin @ 1:45 pm

Ladies & Gentlemen, 3 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE!!!!! DEADLINE TO VOTE IS: MONDAY, AUGUST 16th, 2010
VOTE - VOTE - VOTE - VOTE - VOTE DO IT NOW!!!!! DO IT TODAY!!!!! BEFORE YOU FORGET!!!!! WOW! I’m simply amazes me how well the voting process has been coming along for Modesto’s 23rd Annual Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards scheduled for September 4th, 2010 at Eagle’s Hall in Modesto, California. So far, to date, there has been a huge interest & an overwhelming “170″ people who has cast their votes on line, and about two dozen has sent it to me via e-mail and snail mail. The voting started only 18 days ago! This has been so Amazing! It’s a tight race! So many categories are still, too close to call. A couple of them are a natural run away. LOL ALL WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCES “LIVE” ON STAGE! (this is not a pre-recorded show) lol VOTE - VOTE - VOTE - VOTE - VOTE Vote for your favorites! Don’t miss out on this chance! It’s Fun. It’s Different. It’s Easy to Vote! It’s All Anonymous. Log onto your yahoo account and go to this link. _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial/polls_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial/polls) (THIS METHOD IS PREFERRED) To Print a Ballot, go to this link: _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial/files/_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial/files/) On a follow-up personal note, I knew this was coming, but now, there has been 7 individuals who are displeased at what categories that they were nominated for. The Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards are NOT meant to hurt peoples feelings nor are personal attacks. These awards have been around for 23 years, and every year, someone gets a little butt-hurt. Laugh it off and go on fighting for our cause. The Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards Show is supposed to a fun, VERY DIFFERENT type of fundraiser then the normal bars events we all hold in our kingdoms, successfully. The Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards is “ALL FOR FUN”! It’s Our Version of the Gay Academy Awards! We can’t get too serious about ourselves in this make believe world of Emperor’s & Empress’s. We all raise money doing different ideas and agendas. Not everyone is gonna be in the good categories, not everyone is in the booby categories. It’s a mixture of your fellow court peers opinions who participated in the nomination process. If we can’t laugh at ourselves, then why laugh at all? The “Nomination Ballot” process started back on April 1st, 2010 and went until July 11th, 2010. I sent everyone, that I know of, a nomination ballot via e-mail. Then following it up, by sending the nomination ballots through our yahoo groups, three more times. There were over 1,200 names submitted to me for the final 77 categories. Only the top 10 nominees in each category are on the final voting ballot. The “Final Voting Ballot” has been in circulation since July 26th, 2010 going thru August 16th, 2010. The Overall Top 5 nominees in each category will be announced “Live and on Stage” at the 23rd Annual Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards Show on Saturday, September 4th, 2010. The Final Day to turn in your “FINAL VOTING BALLOT” is Monday, August 16th, 2010 Who made the Cut? Who will be in the Top 5? Who will take home the honor of receiving a Crack ‘n’ Glo Award? You don’t wanna miss this night of celebrating with the STARS! Ahhhhh, THIS IS EXCITING!!!!! We’ll all find out the winners, “LIVE”, at the Crack ‘n’ Glo Awards on September 4th, 2010 Eagle’s Hall in Modesto - 126 Camellia Way Doors & Cocktails begin at 6pm - Show Starts @ 8pm $15.00 cover at the door - (kids 12 & under $5.00) VOTE — VOTE — VOTE — VOTE — VOTE — VOTE — VOTE Log onto your yahoo account and go to this link. _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial/polls_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial/polls) (THIS METHOD IS PREFERRED)
Just like our National elections, if you don’t Vote, you can’t b**ch, I mean, Complain.
Remember That, Together We SUCCEED - Divided We FAIL

See you Out and About, “The No Bling-Bling Emperor”, because it’s all about being comfortable, Modesto’s Only Three Time Emperor, Vice-President of the 36th Reign Board of Directors, Minister of Protocol for the 36th Reign of Modesto, Modesto’s Parliament Representative to the I.C.S. The Lightning Bolt Camouflage Dumpling to the House of Moo-Moo Dumplings The Strawberry Popsicle to Empress 36, Hara Halston-St.James of OC Brother to Regent Emperor 24, Mario Madrid of Alameda County Brother to Emperor & Empress 17, Sharon & Eileen Lantree of Chico Brother to Rain Empress 27 & 33, Rhea Range of Vancouver, WA Son of the Imperial Golden Celestial Dragon Emperor, HMIM Harry Jackman Son of the Diamond Rainbow Butterfly Empress, HMIM Lisa Landree-St.James His Most Imperial Majesty, The Mystical Rainbow, All-American, Levi, Leather, Fire & Lightning Bolt, Camouflage Emperor, Emperor 20, 28 and 33, Mr. Jeff Case-Young Jackman Landree-St.James
Representing the Community, Oath and Dignity of the: The Leather, Levi and Lighting Bolt Owl Court of the 33rd Reign, The All-American Lightning Bolt Owl Court of the 28th Reign, The Ebony & Ivory Owl Court of the 20th Reign, and The Life & Death Owl Court of the 19th Reign as Imperial Grand Duke, of the Owl Empire of Stanislaus County, Incorporated based in Modesto, California in the United States of America “The Second Oldest Court in the International Court System” (founded in 1967 by Mother Christina 1 of Modesto) We volunteer to raise funds for other Non-Profit Organizations “Raising Money Is Our Motivation, Giving It Away Is Our Reward!”
Owner of “Modesto Imperial” Yahoo Group 562 Members Strong_ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Modesto_Imperial) Moderator of “Modesto Gay/Bi” Yahoo Group 119 Members Strong_ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ModestoGayBi_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ModestoGayBi) Co-Moderator of “Modesto LGBT” Yahoo Group 206 Members Strong_ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ModestoLGBT_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ModestoLGBT)

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August 11, 2010

Please Post fundraiser event

— admin @ 3:15 pm

Beer Bust Benefit for the Pagan Alliance-$8-This Saturday @ The Edge in the Castro
THIS Saturday, August 14 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Edge in the Castro 4189 18th Street (at Collingwood) San Francisco 94114 $8 Beer Bust 21+ with Photo ID Cash Only
Join us for a Celebration of Lammas, The Festival of the Wheat Harvest What better way to celebrate but to Drink the Grain of the Harvest
Beer Bust $8 for all you can drink BEER Raffle Drag Entertainment Music Jello Shots! Hostesses: Sister Sara Femme and Andra Jean Meet 2010 Keeper of the Light-joi wolfwomyn
The Edge is a neighborhood bar with a relaxed atmosphere More info: arlynne@thepaganalliance.org
The Pagan Alliance a 501c3 non-profit. The benefit will help produce the free 10th Pagan Festival and Parade on May 7, 2011 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park, Berkeley. www.thepaganalliance.org
Arlynne J. Camire, AICP Associate Planner City of Hayward 777 B Street Hayward, CA 94541-5007 (510) 583-4206 www.hayward-ca.gov

August 10, 2010

Come Meet Mike Honda - Aug 14 @ Billy DeFrank 10:00 AM

— admin @ 5:00 pm

Come meet Congressman Mike Honda at the Billy DeFrank Center on August 14 at 11:00 AM. For more information, visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49624847326 &ref=search#!/event.php?eid=116836248366359&ref=mf or the Billy DeFrank website at: http://defrank.org

Christopher Flood, President
Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center
938 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
Direct: (408) 416-3181
Center: (408) 293-3040
Fax: (408) 223-0231

August 4, 2010

The Gay Dads Study, (San Francisco, Downtown)

— admin @ 4:51 pm

The Gay Dads Study, (San Francisco, Downtown)

New study at San Francisco State University explores how gay men respond to the challenge of parenting. Study objectives include examining the impact of parenting on the health and wellbeing of gay couples with children across multiple health domains, including at the individual, couple, and environmental levels. Participation involves completing one 90-120 minute face-to-face interview. Interviews will cover the following topics: stress, lifestyle and health habits, relationship dynamics, social networks, and exposure to antigay discrimination. Participants will be paid for their time and are eligible for an additional funds to help cover the cost of childcare while participating. CALL NOW TO PARTICIPATE! 1-888-688-1777.

Carla Garcia

Research Assistant
Center for Research on Gender and Sexuality
San Francisco State University
835 Market Street, Suite 517
San Francisco, CA 94103

tel: 415-817-4526
fax: 415-817-4540
email: ccgarcia@sfsu.edu

The Gay Dads Study, (San Francisco, Downtown)

— admin @ 4:51 pm

The Gay Dads Study, (San Francisco, Downtown)

New study at San Francisco State University explores how gay men respond to the challenge of parenting. Study objectives include examining the impact of parenting on the health and wellbeing of gay couples with children across multiple health domains, including at the individual, couple, and environmental levels. Participation involves completing one 90-120 minute face-to-face interview. Interviews will cover the following topics: stress, lifestyle and health habits, relationship dynamics, social networks, and exposure to antigay discrimination. Participants will be paid for their time and are eligible for an additional funds to help cover the cost of childcare while participating. CALL NOW TO PARTICIPATE! 1-888-688-1777.

Carla Garcia

Research Assistant
Center for Research on Gender and Sexuality
San Francisco State University
835 Market Street, Suite 517
San Francisco, CA 94103

tel: 415-817-4526
fax: 415-817-4540
email: ccgarcia@sfsu.edu

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