Stand Up to Youth Suicide: Rally in San Francisco October 8

GSA NETWORK is co-sponsoring this Rally and March to Focus on LGBT Youth Suicide and Homelessness on Friday, Oct. 8th.

Being young and gay in much of the United States too often results in homelessness or suicide. A rally and candlelight march in San Francisco on Friday, October 8, is planned to bring awareness to what some have called an epidemic.

The rally at Civic Center will begin at 6:30 pm, followed by a candlelight march to Harvey Milk Plaza at 7:30.

The event is being organized by:

Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons, and will features speakers from The Trevor Project, Soulforce, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Equality California, Affirmation, and several of the people appearing in the recent documentary film "8: The Mormon Proposition," according to Robert Moore, Director of Outreach and Advocacy for Affirmation.

Governor Schwarzenegger: Sign the Mental Health Services for At-Risk Youth Act (SB 543)

Seth Walsh, a 13-year-old from Tehachapi, California, died on September 28th after he hung himself nine days before because of years of bullying he endured for being perceived as being gay, according to his peers.  This is the sixth teen suicide we’ve seen in the past month that is closely linked to anti-gay bullying and harassment.

We have to prevent future tragedies by strengthening our efforts in schools to address bullying no matter what the reason.

Governor Schwarzenegger can also do his part to help prevent future tragedies by signing a bill this week that would enable countless at-risk youth to access mental healthcare services and to receive the support and care they need to thrive.

The Mental Health Services for At-Risk Youth Act (SB 543) would expand access to essential mental health services, especially prevention and early intervention programs, for youth ages 12-17 by allowing them to obtain counseling without parental consent. The bill is currently on the governor’s desk.  SB 543 was introduced by Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) and is co-sponsored by Equality California, the National Association of Social Workers California Chapter, Mental Health America of Northern California, and the GSA network.

We call on Governor Schwarzenegger to sign the Mental Health Services for At-Risk Youth Act (SB 543).  This law would give youth, like Seth Walsh, access to life-saving mental health services before it’s too late.

The Governor can be reached by phone at 916-445-2841. Tell him you want him to sign SB 543, the Mental Health Services for At-Risk Youth Act.

BODY COUNT AT SIX

School has been in session for only a month, and already the news this week carries the sad stories of six gay kids who have killed themselves in the face of outrageous and unrelenting taunting. We each need to take an aggressive stand to stop this bullying today.

Seth Walsh, 13 y.o., dies today after hanging himself in a tree, when he couldn't handle the nonstop, anti-gay bullying at his middle school in Tehachapi, CA.

Asher Brown, 13 y.o., killed himself with a 9mm Beretta in Texas last week after enduring what has been described as constant, anti-gay harassment at his middle school.

Tyler Clementi, 18 y.o., plunges to his death in the Hudson River last week after his roommate at Rutgers University secretly films him having sex with another guy, and streams it on the Internet.

Justin Aaberg, 15 y.o., kills himself in Anoka, MN, in July, after bullying at his high school, compounded with a recent breakup.

Billy Lucas, 15 y.o., was perceived to be gay by students at Greensburg High School, was called a "fag" and told that he didn't "deserve to live". Two weeks ago, he went into his barn at their home in Indiana and hung himself.

Eric Mohat, 17 y.o., of Mentor, OH was harassed so mercilessly in high school that when one bully said publicly in class, "Why don't you go home and shoot yourself, no one will miss you," he did, earlier this year.

--Chris Kryzan

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Chris Kryzan volunteers for Spectrum's Speakers Bureau, which reaches nearly 3,000 students in Marin County schools each year. The goal of the Speakers Bureau is to create safe and inclusive classrooms for all students by shattering stereotypes about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Volunteer speakers share their personal stories and challenge students to avoid language and actions that promote bigotry, discrimination, and violence against other students. For more information, visit www.spectrumlgbtcenter.org.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the LGBT Community: A Workshop for Service Providers

Saturday, November 13
10 am - Noon
Spectrum LGBT Center
Cost: $20; $40 for continuing education credits*
RSVP to Cristin Brew, MFT, (415) 472-1945, ext. 203 or register now.

Presented by Spectrum LGBT Center, with guest speakers from Community Violence Solutions and the Center for Domestic Peace (formerly Marin Abused Women Services).

Domestic violence is not unique to the heterosexual community and in fact occurs at approximately the same rate in LGBT communities. Domestic violence can occur between intimate partners, in the home or in families and LGBT people (especially youth) are at a greater risk of experiencing violence in the home. LGBT victims of domestic violence or sexual assault face the same issues as any other survivor and also face unique challenges due to societal homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism.

This workshop provides an overview of issues related to domestic violence and sexual assault in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

Learning Objectives: • Describe the dynamics within abusive same sex relationships • Cite similarities and differences between heterosexual and LGBT domestic violence and sexual assault • Recognize barriers to addressing LGBT domestic violence and sexual assault • Strengthen assessment and intervention skills in work with LGBT survivors and aggressors


About the instructor: Cristin Brew, MFT has been working with the LGBT population for the past ten years at Spectrum. Cristin received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and also has a degree in Early Childhood Education.

*All courses meet the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider number 4598. CE contact hours: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP15508, for 2 contact hours.

Janie Spahr found guilty of misconduct by the Presbytery of the Redwoods

Today, a panel of Presbyterian commissioners ruled that Spectrum founder Rev. Dr. Jane Adams Spahr  acted "contrary to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)" when she legally married same-sex couples in California in 2008.

However, the panel also called upon the church "to reexamine our own fear and ignorance that continues to reject the inclusiveness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We say this believing that we have in our own Book of Order conflicting and even contradictory rules and regulations that are against the Gospel."

For her actions, Rev. Spahr received an official rebuke from the church, and ordered not to continue with such conduct in the future.

The text of the entire ruling can be found here.

San Francisco’s New Leaf Services for our Community to Close Oct. 15

We at Spectrum are saddened to hear about the difficult decision made by New Leaf’s Board of Directors to close the venerable 35-year-old agency. Increasing expenses, decreasing revenue and the worst economic environment in more than 70 years has made it impossible for the mental health and substance abuse treatment provider to continue serving its clients.

We understand that New Leaf's leadership team is working closely with the City of San Francisco and sister LGBT agencies to ensure that the needs of these clients will continue to be addressed after the agency’s closing on October 15th, 2010.

Here in the North Bay, Spectrum provides a modest counseling program which includes sliding-scale individual counseling services, as well as therapeutic group support services. We also partner with several community agencies in Marin and Sonoma who accept referrals from us.

Those affected by New Leaf’s closure, and who live in the North Bay counties of Marin, Sonoma, or Napa may contact Cristin Brew, MFT, Spectrum’s Program Director, at (415) 472-1945, ext. 203.

To our colleagues at New Leaf, we say thank you for your years of dedicated service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community of the Bay Area. You will be missed.

Paula Pilecki, Executive Director
Spectrum LGBT Center
30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 160
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1945
http://www.spectrumlgbtcenter.org/

Spectrum founder Janie Spahr on trial again for marrying same-sex couples

The Redwoods Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has charged Rev. Spahr for officiating at the marriages of committed same-gender couples during the period in which the State of California legally recognized these marriages, June 17, 2008 through November 3, 2008. The constitution of the P.C. (U.S.A.) mandates inclusion within the life of the church and has no express prohibition against same-gender marriage.

The trial will take place beginning August 24, 2010 and will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1226 Salvador Avenue, Napa, CA.
 
For more information, visit the trial Facebook page.

Gender Spectrum Family and Teen Conference, Berkeley, Labor Day Weekend

Gender Spectrum Family and Teen Conference
Co-sponsored by GSA Network
September 3 - 6, 2010 -- Berkeley, CA
To learn more or register, please visit http://www.genderspectrum.org/ or call 877-809-4159.

Teen Conference: $25
Individual Family Conference: $175
Family Tickets $325
Scholarships Available!

Come join other transgender, gender bending, gender nonconforming teens, children and families for three days of celebrating individuality, making friends, and having fun.

Meet other trans and genderqueer teens and adults, hang out, and explore topics on gender: workshops about school, medical and legal issues, privacy and much more!

NCLR and Spectrum Tea Dance, 8/22

Don't let summer escape without enjoying the company of your favorite people.  Spectrum LGBT Center and NCLR are hosting a Tea Dance on Sunday, August 22, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at The Pleasure is Mine Restaurant @Harbor Point, 475 East Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley. Enjoy lovely vistas of Strawberry Point and San Francisco Bay from the deck and dance to the tunes of DJ Dana Jae. 

Our favorite local hero Kate Kendell will be on hand to share her thoughts on the recent Ninth Circuit Court Ruling on keeping the marriage stay in place.  Spectrum's Executive Director Paula Pilecki will talk about how you can get involved with your local LGBT community center and make a difference, and give you a sneak preview of upcoming events.

$20 admission includes valet parking and hors d’oeuvres. No-host full bar.

For more information and to RSVP, please call Eleanor Palacios at 415.365.1309 or email epalacios@nclrights.org.

What the Ninth Circuit Ruling Means for Same-Sex Couples Who Want to Get Married

From NCLR

(San Francisco, CA, August 16, 2010) — Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Proposition 8 proponents’ motion to stay U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker’s decision, which means that same-sex couples in California will not be able to marry while the case is on appeal. However, the Ninth Circuit put the appeal on a fast track and specifically directed the Prop 8 proponents to address “why the appeal should not be dismissed for lack of Article III standing” in their opening brief. That means that the Court will consider whether the decision can be appealed at the same time that it is considering whether Judge Walker’s decision that Prop 8 violates the federal constitutional is legally correct.
All the briefing must be completed by November 1, 2010 and the oral argument will take place the week of December 6, 2010.

Proponents’ opening brief is due September 17. The plaintiffs’ opposing brief is due October 18. The proponents’ reply brief is due November 1.

The Ninth Circuit is not required to issue its decision within any particular time frame after oral argument; however, when an appeal is expedited, the Court tends to issue decisions more quickly. That said, it is still likely to take at least a few weeks or months after the oral argument in December for the Court to issue a decision.

Once the Ninth Circuit rules, the losing side can ask the United States Supreme Court to hear the case. The Supreme Court then has discretion to take the case or to let the Ninth Circuit’s decision stand.

Working With Transgender Clients: A Workshop for Mental Health and Social Service Providers

Saturday, September 18
12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM
Spectrum LGBT Center
30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 160, San Rafael

$20 per person
$85 for Continuing Education Credit (for MFTs, LCSWs & nurses)*

RSVP to Cristin Brew, MFT, (415) 472-1945, ext. 203
or register online here

Light lunch will be provided

While transgender people have been around for as long as people have been existed, the term “transgender” is relatively new and our social dialogue about gender identity is just beginning. This seminar provides an overview of clinical issues in working with transgender clients. Participants will learn relevant terminology, best practices, and hear from guest speakers. Join us in a safe environment to learn more about gender identity, gender variance, transsexuals, cross dressing, drag performance, intersex people, and more. Segments of the film Diagnosing Difference will be viewed and discussed.

Training objectives:

• Providers will have the opportunity to examine their own experience and understanding of gender.
• Providers will have an increased understanding of the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and will learn about various transgender identities. 
• Providers will have greater knowledge of the barriers that transgender clients face in accessing services and how transphobia impacts mental health.
• Providers will have greater knowledge of resource and referral information for transgender clients. 

*All courses meet the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider number 4598. CE contact hours: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP15508, for 4 contact hours.

BREAKING NEWS: Federal Judge Rules Prop 8 UNCONSTITUTIONAL

August 4, 2010

Today in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, a federal lawsuit challenging California's Proposition 8, Judge Vaughn R. Walker of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco ruled that Proposition 8 violates the United States Constitution's guarantees of due process and equal protection of the laws.

With his decision, Judge Walker has upheld the right of equality for same-sex couples under the U.S. Constitution. The ruling reflects the growing consensus in courtrooms and legislatures across the country, and around the world, that there is no good reason to exclude same-sex couples from marriage.

Marriage equality opponents built their case on discriminatory, fear-mongering arguments, and have tried over and over again to frame same-sex marriage as detrimental to our society. Judge Walker ruled that there is no substance to these or any other arguments from those who wish to deny equality to same-sex couples.

Even as this decision is a victory for same-sex couples in California, 44 states continue to deny same-sex couples the freedom to marry, and federal marriage discrimination persists. We must continue to work toward eliminating the unfairness of both state and federal laws that prohibit same-sex couples from marrying. Today's ruling by Judge Walker powerfully confirms the growing consensus that same-sex couples deserve basic fairness.

IF YOU LIVE IN MARIN: Join Spectrum at Jason's Restaurant, 300 Drake's Landing, Greenbrae tonight (Wednesday, August 4, 6:00 PM and raise a glass to equality!

For other events around the Bay Area: http://equalityevents.ning.com/

Let Freedom Ring!

Paula Pilecki, Executive Director
Spectrum LGBT Center
www.spectrumLGBTcenter.org

Help Us Make History Wednesday - Join Your Local Day of Decision Gathering

Marriage Equality Supporters,

Judge Walker will issue his decision in the Federal Prop 8 case on Wednesday, August 3, 2010 between 1-3pm.  The decision will be posted at www.cand.uscourts.gov and on our home page at www.marriageequality.org and you can watch the decision being read by an actor playing Judge Walker at marriagetrial.com. 

Then, plan on joining the local community gathering near you to celebrate (hopefully) and organize our next steps on our journey to justice.   Let's turn out for love, justice and equality for all - bring your family, bring your friends - be counted!

Below is the current list of over 30 organized events.  If your location isn't currently listed and you'd like to organize an event, post it at www.prop8decision.com and contact us a media@marriageequality.org.  

And to support Marriage Equality USA with grassroots organizing, like these Day of Decision rallies, please become a member or donate to our organization at http://www.marriageequality.org/join-now

Federal Prop 8 Trial Day of Decision Events

Below is our current list for Day of Decision events.  For the latest information, go to the Day of Decision website (www.prop8decision.com)

In California:

Contra Costa County – Concord at Todos Santos Plaza at Willow Pass and Grant at 6PM.  Contact ca-contracosta@marriageequality.org.

Contra Costa County – Martinez at the County Clerk’s Office at 822 Main Street at 6PM.  Contact ca-contracosta@marriageequality.org.

Contra Costa County – Pittsburg at Community Presbyterian Church at 200 E. Leland Road at 7pm.  Contact ca-contracosta@marriageequality.org.

Contra Costa County – Richmond at City Hall at 450 Civic Center Plaza at 6PM.  Contact ca-contracosta@marriageequality.org.

Contra Costa County – Walnut Creek at City Hall on 1666 North Main Street at 6PM.  Contact ca-contracosta@marriageequality.org.

Fresno County – City Hall at 2600 Fresno Street at 7:30pm.  Contact ca-fresno@marriageequality.org.

Kern County – Bakersfield at the Outback corner of Stockdale and Village at 5pm.  Contact ca-kern@marriageequality.org

Los Angeles County at 647 N. San Vincente Blvd, West Hollywood from 6-8pm. 

Los Angeles County at Olivera Street Plaza, 845 N. Alameda Street in LA; a candlelight vigil from 8-10pm. 

Mendocino County – Ukiah at Alex Thomas Plaza at 6 PM. Contact ca-mendocino@marriageequality.org

Orange County - Santa Ana at Sasscer Park at 7 PM

Riverside County – Palm Springs at the County Courthouse at 7 PM. 

Riverside County/San Bernardino County - Rancho Cucamonga at Day Creek and Foothill Blvd, 6 PM

Sacramento County – Sacramento County – Two hours after the decision is released; a Sacramento press conference at the LGBT Center at 1927 L Street (off 20th Street).  Contact ca-sacramento@marriageequality.org

Sacramento County – 6pm at McMartin Realty at 2031 K Street (corner of 21st Street).  Contact ca-sacramento@marriageequality.org

Solano County on the Vallejo Waterfront at the Ferry Terminal at Mare Island Way and Georgia Street at 5:30-7 PM.

Sonoma County - 7:30pm, Santa Rosa City Hall at 100 Santa Rosa Ave. in Santa Rosa. Contact ca-sonoma@marriageequality.org

San Diego County – Gather at 6pm at 6th & University, march to The Center at 3909 Centre Street for a Town Hall from 7-8pm. 

San Francisco County – San Francisco starting at Harvey Milk Plaza in the Castro at 5PM and ending with a march to Civic Center Plaza for a rally at 6:45PM. Contact media@marriageequality.org.

San Luis Obispo County at the Mission Plaza Amphitheater at 5:30pm.  Contact ca-sanluisobispo@marriageequality.org.

San Mateo County/Mid-San Francisco Peninsula at the corner of 5th and El Camino Real in San Mateo from 6-8pm.  Contact ca-sanmateo@marriageequality.org.

Santa Barbara County at Jill's Place, 632 Santa Barbara St at 7pm.  Contact ca-santabarabara@marriageequality.org.

Santa Clara County - Mountain View CalTrain Station and City Hall at 6PM.  Contact ca-santaclara@marriageequality.org.

Santa Clara County – San Jose at the Billy De Frank Community Center at 938 The Alameda at 6 PM.  Contact ca-santaclara@marriageequality.org.

Tulare – Kings Counties- Porterville on sidewalk in front of SaveMart at Henderson and Port at 5PM.  Contact ca-tulare@marriageequality.org.

Outside California:
Arizona – Cesar Chavez Plaza, Phoenix from 5:30-8pm. Contact events@equalityevents.ning.com

Colorado – Boulder County at 6:30pm at the Boulder Pride House (2132 14th Street, Bouder).

Colorado – Denver at the Colorado State Capitol Building at 6 PM. Contact colorado@marriageequality.org.

Texas – Austin at City Hall at 5:30 PM.

Texas –  Dallas at the Center Cedar Springs Road and Oak Lawn at 6 PM.

Texas – Denton at Courthouse Square at 5 PM.

Texas – Houston at City Hall at 5:30 PM.

Texas – San Antonio at City Hall at 6:30 PM.

Sonoma County Defendants to Pay Clay Greene

Sonoma County Defendants to Pay Clay Greene over $650,000 to Settle Case in Which County Forcefully Separated Greene from his Partner of 20 Years

From NCLR's website (http://www.nclrights.org/)

(San Francisco, CA, July 23, 2010) —Late yesterday evening, Clay Greene and the estate of Harold Scull, Greene's deceased partner of 20 years, reached a settlement resolving their lawsuit against the County of Sonoma (“County”) and other defendants.

Greene and Scull’s estate will receive well over a half a million dollars—a total of $653,000—to compensate for the damages the couple suffered due to the County’s discriminatory and unlawful conduct. The County has agreed to pay $600,000, with a smaller payment by defendant Agua Caliente Villa of $53,000.

What Clay and Harold lost can never be replaced, but this settlement brings a measure of justice to their story," said Amy Todd-Gher, Senior Staff Attorney for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, which represented Greene with The Law Office of Anne M. Dennis and Stephen O'Neill and Margaret Flynn of Tarkington, O'Neill, Barrack & Chong. "This victory sends an unmistakable message that all elders must be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their sexual orientation, and that those who mistreat elders must be held accountable. Even as we celebrate this victory, however, we are deeply troubled that the County of Sonoma continues to refuse to take responsibility for their egregious misconduct and violations of the law in this case. We urge every citizen of Sonoma County to demand more oversight of the Public Guardian’s office. They need to be watched."

Greene and Scull lived together for 20 years and had executed both mutual powers of attorney for medical and financial decisions and wills naming each other as beneficiaries. In April 2008, County employees separated the couple after Scull fell outside their shared home. In the next three months, County officials ignored the couple’s legal documentation, unlawfully auctioned their possessions, terminated their lease, and forced Greene into an assisted living facility against his will. The County did not consult Greene in Scull's medical care and prevented the two from seeing one another. In August, 2008, before the partners could be reunited, Scull passed away after completing a photo album of the couple’s life for Greene.

In August, 2009, Greene and the representative of Scull’s estate, the couple’s longtime friend Janette Biggerstaff, filed a lawsuit alleging elder abuse, elder financial abuse, breach of fiduciary duty, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, and other claims.

In addition to agreeing to pay a substantial sum, as a result of the lawsuit, the County has changed or modified a number of important policies in its Public Guardian’s Office, including requiring County employees to follow protocols before seizing private property, preventing County employees from relocating elders or others against their will, and prohibiting County employees from backdating information in their guardianship database.

“This settlement will allow Mr. Greene to finally have the quiet retirement he deserves,” said Anne Dennis, one of Greene’s attorneys. “Although nothing can undo the harm to these gentlemen, we believe the changes made because of the lawsuit will improve services to elders and other individuals who need the assistance of the Sonoma County Public Guardian’s Office.”

Plaintiff Jannette Biggerstaff , the executor of Scull's estate and a longtime friend of the couple, added: "There is no possible justification for what happened to my friends Harold and Clay, and I still feel outraged and heartbroken that they suffered such a terrible tragedy, which was made worse by the county spreading such terrible lies about Clay," she said. "But I am pleased that their rights have been vindicated, and I'm hopeful that their story will help to prevent this from happening to other vulnerable people."

Spectrum is hiring!

Senior Program Director (part time). Learn more here.

LGBT Pride on the Fourth – Sonoma Style

As LGBT* people, we often refer to other LGBT people as “our community;” a cozy notion that enables us to stand our ground and apply the safety-in-numbers line of defense. For those of us who are community elders (who knew LGBT people got old?), we see a continuum of life that tells a history of changes, while acknowledging that we’re still not considered first class citizens. Our generation has proven ourselves to be resilient and adaptable. That doesn’t mean we don’t all carry our own wounds; but it does mean that we have, and continue to have, productive, creative, lives.

Of course we all play our many and various roles in the larger communities of our towns and cities. And at no time of year is community more prominent than on the 4th of July. Known for its scrubbed, clean images, this iconic holiday promotes the American story in shades of red, white and blue.

This past 4th holiday, in the City of Sonoma, several members of the Spectrum group, LGBT Seniors Getting Together in Sonoma, decided to march in the local parade. A big decision, really. The Sonoma parade, on the fourth, is a funky affair that travels around the 175 year-old Plaza to the cheers of the many citizens lining the streets. We were in a purple pick-up truck, with Pride flags flying; Gary was driving, Sally and Joan sat on the tail gate, legs swinging, as Buz and Art walked (often running) along side the truck, handing out purple and green beads.

It was a moment when we moved from “our community” to the larger community. As Buz said, we were “stepping up and stepping out.” A doctor came over to us to say she’d like to refer her LGBT patients to our group; a teenage girl asked if she could carry one of our signs because she wanted to support us. There were waves, cheers, and thumbs up. There were also, I have to admit, blank stares and disinterest; but no overly ripe fruit projectiles.

Having everyone in town looking at you, just as you’re shouting, I’m gay!, can make a guy wish he’d stayed home, arranging flowers. We all had our version of dread and sudden thoughts of retreat; however, for our small group, it was cleansing that left us feeling proud and shame-free.

*Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender.

Gary Shepard (pictured above) is Spectrum’s Senior Outreach Coordinator in Sonoma County. You can reach him at gary@spectrumLGBTcenter.org or at 707-583-2330 (message line).

Prop 8 Love Stories

Life, Love and Discrimination...

Actors age 10 to 17 years old interviewed 8 couples (3 mixed- and 5 same-gender) on LIFE, LOVE, and DISCRIMINATION. Now watch these young actors portray the couples (and families) word for word (with innovative, gender-blind casting!) in the most potent, moving, hilarious theatre you’ve seen! San Francisco’s own Phyllis Lyon is one of the interviewees.

Tickets can be purchased by phone at 345-7575 or online at www.fortmason.org/boxoffice.

Find out more at 8lovestories.blogspot.com.

Sunday, July 11, 8pm

NorthSide Theater
Fort Mason Center, Bldg D, 3rd Floor
San Francisco

Tea Dance with NCLR & Spectrum LGBT Center

Spectrum LGBT Center and NCLR are teaming up to bring our mutual North Bay friends together for a fun afternoon on the Bay. 

Enjoy spectacular views, catch up with friends old and new, dance the afternoon away, and hear from Kate Kendell and Spectrum Executive Director Paula Pilecki about what NCLR and Spectrum have in store for the rest of the year.

Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Pleasure is Mine Restaurant
Harbor Point Racquet Club
475 East Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley
Admission - $20.00

Dance to the sounds of DJ Donna Jae. Admission includes hors d’oeuvres and no host bar.

For more information and to RSVP, please call Eleanor Palacios at 415.365.1309 or email epalacios@nclrights.org.

Faces of Spectrum / Las Caras de Spectrum

Faces of Spectrum is a project designed to raise the visibility of LGBT community members and their straight allies in the North Bay.

Spectrum LGBT Center would like to thank the volunteers that have been instrumental in making this project a reality. Thank you to Wade for being the first Face of Spectrum and allowing us to share his story, to Nik Wilhelm for graciously taking some amazing photos, to Becks Hawkins of Dirty Hippie Feet Design for generously giving us brilliant graphic design and artwork, and Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD for her translation services.

Faces of Spectrum in English and Spanish!

 

 

 

Be on the lookout for the Faces of Spectrum around the North Bay!

Golden Gate Ferry adds extra service for the Pride Parade/Celebration

Ply the Bay Aboard GOLDEN GATE LARKSPUR FERRY to the 40th Annual San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade

Sunday, June 27, 2010

The San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade takes place on Saturday, June 26 (noon to 6 pm) and Sunday, June 27, 2010 (noon to 7 pm) at the Civic Center, San Francisco. This year's theme is "40 AND FABULOUS."

On Sunday, June 27, the Pride Parade takes place on Market Street, starting at 10:30 am and ending at the Civic Center celebration area. The San Francisco Pride Celebration is packed with a wide variety of exhibitors, artists, music of all kinds, performers, dance stages and venues, and fun. There really is something for everyone. Admission is free.

GOLDEN GATE LARKSPUR FERRY – ONE ADDED TRIP - SUNDAY, JUNE 27 only
One Larkspur-San Francisco ferry trip will be added to depart the Larkspur Ferry Terminal at 8:45 am and arrive at the San Francisco Ferry Terminal, behind the Ferry Building at 9:35 am. The Larkspur Terminal is located at 101 East Sir Francis Drake, Larkspur. 

More info: http://goldengate.org/news/ferry/prideferry.php