LEARN TO TALK MARRIAGE EQUALITY—SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH
Event: Talking Marriage Equality Training When: Sunday, April 19, 2-5 PM Where: Metropolitan Community Church 65 South 7th Street San Jose, CA
The best way to win the argument over marriage equality is to be able to discuss it calmly and coherently. This free 3-hour seminar is being offered jointly by Marriage Equality Silicon Valley and Peninsula Marriage Equality Coalition. This event is for everyone who would like to learn how to build rapport and effectively communicate with those who are not convinced. Please preregister, in order for the trainers to know how much material for distribution to prepare, by going to www.marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org
Parking Information: MCC is on South 7th Street, which is one-way north, between San Fernando Street and Santa Clara Street. Street parking in San Jose is free on weekends, but avoid store parking lots, as some use a tow-away service. If unable to find street parking, these are two nearby public parking lots/garages that are free on weekends.
50th North 4th Street (one-way south) between Santa Clara St. & Saint John St.
44 South 4th Street (one-way south) between Santa Clara St. & San Fernando St. Free until 6 PM, $3 after 6 PM
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Pride of Monterey County is hosting a fundraiser event at Chevy’s in Salinas this week.   Print out the attached flyer and Chevy’s will donate 15% of your bill back to Pride.  Come hang out with your friends and family while supporting your LGBT community.    What to bring - Chevy’s Flyer When - Wednesday April 1st  Where - Chevy’s in Salinas Time - All day ***Happy hour is from 3-7pm with $3.00 drinks & appetizer***     Come out and meet the PMC board between 6-8pm   You can also go to www.montereypride.org to print off the flyer.

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Greetings all! theatre Q is pleased to announced two upcoming performances of Tennessee in the Summer, the hit New Conservatory Theatre Center production which ran for seven weeks in San Francisco. For two performances ONLY, and through the gracious support of New Conservatory, theatre Q will be bringing this hit directly to you as a benefit for theatre Q’s upcoming run of Lips Together, Teeth Apart, opening June 4 at the Dragon Theatre. Tennessee in the Summer by Joe Besecker Directed by Christopher Jenkins Starring Dale Albright (tQ managing artistic director), Alex Alexander, Jeremy Forbing and Annamarie MacLeod (tq alum for “And Baby Makes Seven”. Local playwright Joe Besecker’s fascinating probe into the mind of legendary playwright Tennessee Williams comes to Palo Alto after a 7 week run at the New Conservatory Theatre Center. Critics called the show “powerful and explosive” and “thoughtfully impassioned”. March 28: 8pm March 29: 2pm Location: Dragon Theatre, 535 Alma Street, Palo Alto. Tickets: _www.theatreq.org_ (http://www.theatreq.org/) Please email (_infotheatreq@aol.com_ (mailto:infotheatreq@aol.com) ) for more information
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Hey Everyone!
Jennie McNulty and Queer On Their Feet are performing in the Bay Area for 3 shows! Catch Queer On Their Feet - An Evening of Stand Up Comedy and Improv in Santa Cruz 4/16/09, Palo Alto on April 17, 2009, and in Berkeley on 4/19/09. The show is a hilarious night of comedy and improv whether you are straight, gay or undecided!
Don’t let the venues fool you! This is not a religious show, the church is generously providing the venue for the show. Queer On Their Feet features Jennie McNulty, Daniel Leary, and Diana Yanez. Queer On Their Feet is a refreshing and hilarious show that has each comic doing about 15 minutes of fabulous stand up and then that is followed by the 3 together onstage playing improv games with suggestions from the audience. Every show is unique, fun, and totally hysterical.
The comedians have been on HBO, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, LOGO, MTV Networks, NBC, Etc. Our friends saw this in Asheville and laughed so hard they left hurting. Thursday April 16, 2009 7:30 PM Don Quixote

MOVIE NIGHT: WHAT THE BIBLE REALLY SAYS ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY WHAT: “For the Bible Tells Me So” WHEN: March 27th, Friday, 7 PM WHERE: Center for Spiritual Living 1195 Clark Street San Jose, CA 95125 408-294-1828 A special award winning documentary entitled “For The Bible Tells Me So” helps reconcile homosexuality and Biblical scripture - and reveals that religious anit-gay bias is based almost solely upon a misinterpretation of the Bible. Through the experience of five very normal Christian, American families - including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephart and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson - we discover how people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member. It touches the heart.
Appropriate for the whole family.
Contact joanne@marriageequalitysiliconvalley.org for more information - Free.
There will be a Q & A/discussion open to all for about 1/2 hour after the movie.
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Alzheimer’s Association LGBT Caregiver Support Group at New Leaf Services

WHEN: 11:00 am on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
March Meeting will be 3/21/09.

WHERE: NEW LEAF SERVICES, 103 Hayes Street (near market), San Francisco

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 or ksmillie@newleafservices.org
with any questions.

Metered parking available and a parking lot that has $5 all day parking can
be found on the corner of Polk and Hayes.

Join us for an evening of “sax, lies and videotape!”
When: Monday, March 23, 2009 @ 7 - 9 pm Cost: Free will offering Where: DeFrank LGBT Community Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose, Ca
Due to the strong turnout and high level of interest generated last month by Mel White’s book “Religion Gone Bad,” we are following up this month with a broader overview of the work done by the national organization, Soulforce. Soulforce is a watchdog organization that monitors and confronts religious groups that spread falsehood and anti-LGBT rhetoric. The presentation will include a 20 minute video, and group discussion exploring the organization’s LGBT activist strategy. To top it off, we will close with live, soulful saxophone playing by our very own Chuck Witschorik.
Soulforce is a national social justice and civil rights organization that resists the religious and political oppression of LGBT people through creative forms of nonviolent, direct action. Soulforce is based on the principles of nonviolent resistance as taught and practiced by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.
RSVP’s encouraged ~ to Jnana at jolynnotto@yahoo.com
In commUnity spirit, Jnana Soul Support Coordinator Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center

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Greetings all!
theatre Q is pleased to announced two upcoming performances of Tennessee in the Summer, the hit New Conservatory Theatre Center production which ran for seven weeks in San Francisco.
For two performances ONLY, and through the gracious support of New Conservatory, theatre Q will be bringing this hit directly to you as a benefit for theatre Q’s upcoming run of Lips Together, Teeth Apart, opening June 4 at the Dragon Theatre.
Tennessee in the Summer by Joe Besecker Directed by Christopher Jenkins Starring Dale Albright (tQ managing artistic director), Alex Alexander, Jeremy Forbing and Annamarie MacLeod (tq alum for “And Baby Makes Seven”. Local playwright Joe Besecker’s fascinating probe into the mind of legendary playwright Tennessee Williams comes to Palo Alto after a 7 week run at the New Conservatory Theatre Center. Critics called the show “powerful and explosive” and “thoughtfully impassioned”.
March 28: 8pm March 29: 2pm
Location: Dragon Theatre, 535 Alma Street, Palo Alto. Tickets: www.theatreq.org Please email (infotheatreq@aol.com) for more information

Clearing the air with meditation, chanting, and prayer!
Tuesday, March 24th, 5:00 to 6:45 pm Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center 938 The Alameda, San Jose, Ca
Since the Center has been going through a rough time, both financially and in its recent transition of leadership, please support our LGBT community center through interfaith prayer. Let us raise the level of consciousness at the Center, and call forth our highest vision. One that holds our Community Center in the light of wisdom, unity, peace and prosperity.
Collectively, our spiritual condition will impact the health of an organization. This includes the capacity for fundraising, and ultimately the organization’s viability. The DeFrank Center’s next board meeting is especially important because the membership will elect new board members. For this reason too, it would be good to pray for the wisdom of our future leadership.
The DeFrank board meeting will take place on March 24th at 7pm. The Center has already scheduled time for us to gather in the community room prior to the meeting, between 5:00 to 6:45 pm. You can stop by anytime within that time frame, or until the meeting starts. I suggest chanting for the early birds, and silent meditation/prayer towards the latter half of our gathering.
All true leaders know the power and influence of manifesting from their inner vision. So, please consider joining us, even if just briefly. Stand firm in your presence, above the contentious fray, and hold up your highest vision for the Center. Let us set an example, and permeate the environment with the peace of meditation.
In commUnity Spirit, Jnana Soul Support Coordinator *RSVP’s always appreciated*
“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.” ~ Thich Nat Hahn
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Hi Everyone, Join us this month to hear Jill Jacobs, Executive Director of Family Builders (http://www.familybuilders.org ) discuss foster care, adoption, and family support for the LGBT community. Goo Goo Gay Gay (http://www.googoogaygay.com ) , creators of an LGBT family and allies apparel line, will be at our event as well, raffling a family gift basket worth $60!
We’ll also be providing an update on hates crimes legislation HRC is working on getting into Congress’ hands over the next several months. Don’t miss this fantastic event!
As always, enjoy Mosaic’s chic space while:
. Learning what HRC is doing to bring equality to all members of the LGBT community. . Mingling with local members of our community as you promote awareness of the issues important to you. . Sharing a drink and snacking on complimentary appetizers.
Where: Mosaic Restaurant and Bar Hotel Montgomery 211 South First Street San Jose, CA 95113
When: March 17th, 2009 (The Third Tuesday of Every Month) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contact: Tom Floyd, (408) 891-7846
E-mail: hrcsiliconvalley@yahoo.com
Website: http://sfbayarea.hrc.org
Join our group on Facebook as well! You can find our groups in Facebook at HRC Silicon Valley and/or HRC San Francisco Bay Area.
RSVP Encouraged
HRC Membership is not required to attend
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