Join the fun! The El Camino Reelers (the GLBT and friends square dance club of the Silicon Valley area) will be starting a new beginner class on Wednesday, August 20th. The class meets each Wednesday night from 7:30 - 9:30 pm in Palo Alto.
You can try out “GLBT and friends” square dancing for free at any the following three intro classes:
Saturday, August 2 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, August 6 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, August 13 7:30 - 9:30 pm
at St. Andrews Methodist Church, 4111 Alma Street in Palo Alto (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=4111+Alma+St.,+Palo+Alto,+ CA&sll=37.414687,-122.09527&sspn=0.026246,0.057163&ie=UTF8&ll=37.415846,-122 .094498&spn=0.026246,0.057163&z=14&om=0).
At the Saturday, August 2 intro class, a FREE potluck dinner will also be provided, and a “real” square dance will follow from 7:30 - 10:30 pm, which you’re also welcome to stay for if you’d like (for free, of course!).
Come alone or with a partner - no experience required!
Visit our website: www.reelers.org
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Hi Everyone, Save the date! Intuit, the Human Rights Campaign, and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates invite you to join professionals across the Bay Area on Tuesday August 12th, 2008 for our 4th Workplace Panel event!
RSVP today at www.hrc.org/workplacepanel Topic: Workplace Impacts of Same-Sex Marriage Our panelists share how their organizations are adapting to changes in benefits, policies, and other areas based on the California Supreme Court May 15th ruling giving all Californians the freedom to marry. Topics discussed will include:
* From a workplace perspective - what’s changed?
* Any differences between how straight marriages and gay marriages are recognized in the workplace.
* How the recognition of gay marriage is impacting benefits like healthcare.
* The tax changes and implications resulting from the ruling.
* What we can learn from companies in other countries where gay marriage is recognized.
* What it means for out of state employees who get married in California.
* A Q&A session with leaders who were critical in advancing the marriage case.
Participating companies include Apple, Intuit, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, and more! Date: August 12th, 2008
Time: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Intuit - Mountain View
Building 9 2600 Casey Avenue Mountain View, CA 94801
RSVP today at: http://www.hrc.org/workplacepanel
Please direct event questions to Tom Floyd, tfloyd@ieconsulting.biz, (408) 891-7846
Appetizers, beer, wine, and non-alchoholic beverages will be provided.
No cost in attending.
Hope to see you there! Best regards, Tom Tom Floyd National Board of Governors Corporate Outreach Human Rights Campaign (HRC) http://sfbayarea.hrc.org E-mail: hrcsiliconvalley@yahoo.com Phone: (408) 891-7846

Soul Support presents Master Reiki Practitioner Karl Vidt of MCC
July 28, 2008 7:00 - 9:00pm Free Admission
An introduction and overview of Reiki, the Usui System of Natural Healing. The energy of Reiki connects us with the inner sense of wholeness and well being from which physical healing flows. The presentation is informational, covering the history of the tradition, and how the art of Reiki is practiced. This is not a training in the art, however attendees will be provided an opportunity to experience a Reiki treatment.
Location: Billy DeFrank Community Center 938 The Alameda, San Jose, Ca 95126 ~ www.defrank.org
The Soul Support program is a FREE community service, sponsored by the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center.
For more information, please contact program coordinators: Jo-Lynn Otto (jolynnotto@yahoo.com) or Kevin Nguyen at 408-293-3040 (x112)

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Alzheimer’s Association LGBT Caregivers Support Group
WHEN: 10:00 am on the 3rd Saturday of each month. July meeting is THIS Saturday 7/19.
WHERE: NEW LEAF SERVICES, 103 Hayes Street (near market),
This FREE support group offers participants the chance to express their feelings and learn coping techniques from one another. By attending, family members, caregivers, and friends:
* Know they are not alone
* Know that relevant help is available, accessible and nearby
* Can gather to share practical information
* Can problem-solve and support each other
* Learn new ways of coping with dementia
* Share ideas and experiences of being a long-distance caregiver
* Deal with the present and prepare for the future
This group is hosted by New Leaf Outreach to Elders and is free. No reservation is required. Please contact Karen at 415-626-7000 x458 with any questions.
http://www.newleafservices.org/

SF AIDS Walk - July 20, 2008
Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. SF AIDS Walk Have you AIDS walked before?!?! Join Billy DeFrank Center’s Walking Team at this years SF AIDS Walk!
July 20th is going to be a beautiful & FUN Sunday at Golden Gate Park. Bring your family, a friend—BRING TWO!!! This will be the most rewarding 6.2 miles you have ever walked!
Funds raised by our walking team will help support AND extend our NEW, Free & Tri-lingual Rapid HIV Testing Program at the DeFrank center!
This year’s SF AIDS Walk benefits a total of 50+ agencies in six Bay Area counties. You can make a HUGE impact in the fight against HIV by walking or sponsoring a walker.
Join thousands of walkers for the greatest cause of all—LIFE!
For more information, please visit our website or contact Anthony at anthonyt@defrank.org or 408-293-3040 ext. 119.

2008 HRC San Francisco Bay Area Gala Dinner
Sat 26 Jul 2008 06:00PM PT
Presented By: HRC
Please join Dinner Co-Chairs Tom Floyd and Jill Federico and 1000 beautiful people for the 2008 GALA DINNER, RACE FOR EQUALITY, which will be held at the historic Westin St. Francis Hotel on Union Square in San Francisco on July 26th, 2008.
Dress: Black Tie Optional/Festive
For more information please visit sfbayarea.hrc.org/dinner

MARIN HEADLANDS HIKE SUNDAY, JULY 20TH
Join SAGA, SF Hiking and GLS _[Gay Lesbian Sierrans]_ for a scenic coastal hike in the Marin headlands, taken at a leisurely to moderate pace. Start at the Rodeo Lagoon and hike the Coastal-Wolf Ridge-Miwok trails. We’ll have a lunch stop at Hill 88 with its spectacular panoramic views. This is a moderate 5.5 mile loop with several hundred feet of elevation gain. This trail provides a little of everything the Golden Gate National Seashore has to offer: sweeping grand views of the Pacific, views of the City & Golden Gate Bridge, access to WWII coastal batteries, walking along a scenic lagoon and access to the Pacific Ocean/beach.
We will meet at the Safeway parking lot (under the big Safeway sign) at Market-Dolores in SF at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. _[We'll depart at 9:15 a.m. sharp.]_ Bring your own water, lunch, and a light snack.
_ [An alternate meeting location is at the trailhead parking lot by Rodeo Beach, at 9:45 a.m. Be sure to e-mail the event leader ahead of time at_ [LINK: mailto:headlandshike2008@saganorth.com] HEADLANDSHIKE2008@SAGANORTH.COM _AND LET HIM KNOW AND ALSO GET SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS, ETC.]_
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE: [LINK: http://www.saganorth.com/events/2008/Summer/marinhike.php?event_id=401] HTTP://WWW.SAGANORTH.COM/EVENTS/2008/SUMMER/MARINHIKE.PHP?EVENT_ID=401
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MARIN HEADLAND HIKE, PLEASE CONTACT: [LINK: MAILTO:HEADLANDSHIKE2008@SAGANORTH.COM] HEADLANDSHIKE2008@SAGANORTH.COM
Sierra Buttes Hiking and Camping August 8 - 10, 2008
GET READY TO ROUGH IT! WELL… SORT OF. IN MID-AUGUST SAGA NORTH IS GOING INTO THE COOLER SIERRAS TO HIKE, CAMP, AND STAR GAZE.
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH, WE WILL START IN A DONNER LAKE CABIN. THERE WE’LL HAVE A BBQ AND SOCIAL. ON SATURDAY, WE’LL DRIVE TO THE CAMP SITE AT UPPER TAMARACK LAKE AND HIKE TO SIERRA BUTTES (ABOUT 7 MILES ROUND TRIP). THIS IS A SPECTACULAR AREA WITH SWIMMING HOLES AND GORGEOUS NATURAL SCENERY
WE WILL SPEND SATURDAY NIGHT UNDER THE STARS THEN TAKE OFF LEISURELY ON SUNDAY. THE TRIP LEADER HAS BEEN VISITING THIS AREA FOR YEARS AND IS POSITIVE YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO.
SAGA NORTH WILL PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER, THOUGH WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING WATER AND TO ASSIST WITH FOOD PREPARATION.
THE PRICE IS $95 FOR MEMBERS _(AND $105 FOR GUESTS/NON-MEMBERS)_ AND INCLUDES 1 NIGHT IN CABIN, 1 NIGHT AT CAMPSITE _(BRING YOUR OWN TENT)_, 2 DINNERS, 2 BREAKFAST AND 2 LUNCHES. _(WE\’RE ASKING FOLKS TO TRY TO RESERVE THEIR SPACE ON THE TRIP BY SIGNING UP BY AUGUST 1ST, SO WE\’LL KNOW AHEAD OF TIME HOW MANY PEOPLE TO PLAN FOR.)_
For more information/details and to sign-up, see: [LINK: http://www.saganorth.com/events/2008/Summer/SierraButtes.php?event_id=395] http://www.saganorth.com/events/2008/Summer/SierraButtes.php?event_id=395
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SIERRA BUTTES HIKING/ CAMPING TRIP, PLEASE CONTACT: [LINK: MAILTO:SIERRABUTTES2008@SAGANORTH.COM] SIERRABUTTES2008@SAGANORTH.COM

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6^TH ANNUAL OUT IN THE PARK: LGBT COMMUNITY BBQ
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
RSVP AT [LINK: HTTP://WWW.DEFRANK.ORG/EVENTS/2008_08_03_VASONA_PICNIC.HTML] HTTP://WWW.DEFRANK.ORG/EVENTS/2008_08_03_VASONA_PICNIC.HTML
Want a day outside, with some sun shining down on your face, grass under your feet, and some excellent barbecue? Then come join old friends and new for a relaxing, fun-filled day in the park.
The Billy DeFrank Social Committee is proud to host our 6th annual “OUT in the Park” held at Vasona Park in Los Gatos on Sunday, August 3rd from noon to 4pm. We proudly invite all members, families, friends, allies, and our well-behaved four-legged friends on a leash of the LGBT Community to this great event!
Partake in a day filled with yummy traditional barbecue food, including hamburgers, hotdogs, and Roasted BBQ Chicken provided by our favorite Chicken & Ribs Express. (A veggie option will also be available.)
Work off your food by participating in our social activities and games for all ages. Paddle boats and row boats are also available for rent on the lake. If you’re really adventurous you can practice those casting skills fishing for Black Bass and Catfish along the shore.
Purchase raffle tickets at the event for an opportunity to win some very cool prizes! (to be announced at the event)
If you would like to have and/or share a “cold one”, alcohol is allowed in the park and is not included in the barbecue. If you choose to bring a frosty beverage please drink responsibly…
The majority of the Park’s facilities meet those standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact [LINK: http://us.mc521.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=lttleS81@yahoo.com] Sandra Lawrence if you are interested in volunteering for this event.
WHEN Sunday, August 3, 2008 TIME
Noon until 4:00 p.m. Food - 12:30 (first come, first serve until 2:30pm)
Games - 2:30 on WHERE [LINK: http://www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks/menuitem.106844a55ca9d5a5dbc2bd4735cda429?path=%2Fv7%2FParks%20and%20Recreation%2C%20Department%20of%20%28DEP%29%2FFind%20a%20Park&contentId=54a698ba77784010VgnVCM10000048dc4a92____&cpsextcurrchannel=1] VASONA LAKE COUNTY PARK PEPPERTREE GROUP AREA (enter on University Ave) 333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 356-2729 [LINK: http://www.sccgov.org/SCC/docs%2FParks%20and%20Recreation%2C%20Department%20of%20%28DEP%29%2Fattachments%2F33462vasona.pdf] Map of Park> COST MEMBERS: $12.00/PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS: $14.00/PER PERSON [LINK: http://www.defrank.org/membership/] [LINK: http://www.defrank.org/membership/] BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! ***Kids under 10 are Free with Paying Adult
All proceeds/donations go to support the DeFrank Center.
$5 Parking fee (or park along University Ave and walk into park) SPONSORED BY [LINK: http://www.chickenandribsexpress.com/] Chicken & Ribs Express
[LINK: http://www.mycmsite.com/suelawrence] Suzanne Lawrence, Creative Memories Consultant