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Announcements
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****Come one, come all: Volunteer for NCPRIDE! The next meeting to discuss
NCPRIDE will be Monday, September 8, at the Mad Hatters in Durham . The meeting is at 7::00. Come join
the fun! Email this address for more information.
****Do you
have artistic talent? Looking for PRIDE volunteers for some
special help with decorating the PRIDE float. Email
Trianlgelocalevents@yahoo.com.
****Announcement of date of the 24th annual NC Pride Parade and Festival - Sept
27, 2008. Volunteers are needed for all committees, Parade, Festival, Float
Design, Stage, Cheerleaders and Night festival. For Fun opportunities
Contact:
ncpridefest@aol.com
****Looking for a place to stay for some out of town people who will be
attending PRIDE. If you have a place to stay for someone, email
trianglelocalevents@yahoo.com
****Tyndall
Galleries, University Mall showing Gayle Stott Lowry “Crossing Thresholds” New
Paintings August 19-September 27.
For those World of Warcraft players in the area,
Geeks and Gaymers of North Carolina has created a
horde based guild . We are recruiting new
members. We currently have over 50 members and growing, with many of them based
here in the triangle area. For more information on how to join
, e-mail : ggnc@nc.rr.com . For the Horde!!
****The
Common Woman Chorus of Durham, a progressive chorus now entering its 25th year
of woman-positive music-making, seeks a rehearsal and performance accompanist.
Excellent sight-reading skills required; experience accompanying choral
performing group highly preferred. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings 7-9pm
during fall and spring semesters at the Eno River Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship in Durham.
Performances are held in the Triangle area. Fall 2008 rehearsals resume on
September 2; the fall Anniversary Performance is scheduled for November 22.
Please contact Cindy Bizzell, Artistic Director, bizzell@ipass.
net, to express your interest and to discuss
compensation.
****There
is a North Carolina Obama Pride effort being formed for statewide LGBT support
for Barack Obama. Here's the North Carolina Obama website: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/nchome
****The Triangle Gay Men's Chorus (TGMC) is gearing up for its
2008 Fall and Holiday season of performances by welcoming gay and gay-affirming
men in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill who enjoy vocal performance and seek a
professional yet fun venue to showcase their talents to join us at Open
Auditions. Seeking all voice parts. Previous choral
experience is helpful, but not required. Interested men can join us
at TGMC's regular rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, September 2 thru 30, from 7pm- 930pm at the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, in Downtown Durham.
For more information contact membership@tgmchorus.org, or visit www.tgmchorus.org
****Are you the person your friends turn to when they have
problems? Would you like to be on the front lines of providing resources to
people in crisis? Consider volunteering for the Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Helpline.
You will learn active listening skills and how to access the numerous resources
in the Triangle and beyond for our brothers and sisters who need a helping hand
or shoulder to lean on. The 2-day training is September 19 & 20, 2008 in Raleigh, NC.
Please call 919-821-0055 and leave a message, or email helpline@tcworks.org for more
information.
****VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Orange
County Rape
Crisis Center to hold
Training this Fall
The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is accepting
applications for its Fall 2008 volunteer training class. The Center seeks
dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds, ideas and experience to
volunteer their time to answer its 24-hour crisis response line, present
educational programs and facilitate support groups. Spanish-speakers and
individuals with daytime and weekday availability are strongly encouraged to
apply. Training will be provided and begins in September. The deadline
for applications is Wednesday, August 27th.General volunteer applications can
be obtained at the Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough, the Chapel
Hill Public Library, the UNC Campus Y, the Carolina Women’s Center and the Sonja Haynes
Stone Center
for Black Culture and History, or by calling the Center’s offices.
Applications can also be downloaded or completed online at www.ocrcc.org. For
further information about Fall training and other
volunteer opportunities, contact the Center at 968-4647, visit www.ocrcc.org or
email info@ocrcc.org
****Gay men’s writer’s group. We're having a gay men's
writing group. We sit
around read each other's work and attend plays, films and have somewhat
intellectual conversations. Please contact: Playwright1010@yahoo.com
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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**** Jamie Anderson in concert. 9/5, Durham, NC, 8:30 pm, Broad Street Café,
www.thebroadstreetcafe.com, with Broad Street Band 9/28 Carrboro, NC, Carrboro
Music Festival, www.carrboromusicfestival.com, with Broad Street Band
****The Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolinas
(AAS-C) is proud to announce its next Drag Bingo event: Over the Rainbow Drag Bingo will be on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th at 7pm. (Gates open at 6pm.) While the Durham Armory is being renovated,
we have RETURNED to the RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE AMPHITHEATER - which is located
at 301
Pogue Street, Raleigh,
NC 27607.
For maps and directions: <http://www.raleighlittletheatre.org/>
Hosted by Mary K. Mart and a team of Bingo Verifying Divas, Drag Bingo is a fun
event for people of all ages and orientations featuring 8 rounds of Bingo,
terrific prizes, food, and drag performances. Advance tickets are currently on
sale in Durham at the Regulator Bookshop; in Chapel Hill at Cameron's and Cherry Pie; and in Raleigh at White Rabbit Books, Quail Ridge
Books, and Passage Consignment Shop. You
can also buy tickets at the gate on the night of the event.
Full details about Drag Bingo events and info about volunteer opportunities are
available at <http://www.dragbingo.com>
****RALEIGH SCULPTURE GROUP offers adults, beginners and experienced artists, a
unique opportunity to explore their artistic abilities and expand their art
experiences through sculpture. New sculpture sessions start September 8,
10, & 11, 2008. Instruction will be provided on sculpting a clay
portrait bust (just the head) in Monday night sessions starting September
8. To advance skills in rendering human anatomy, nude models will be used
for the figurative sculpture sessions scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday
nights starting September 10 & 11. For additional information or to
reserve a space for these sessions visit www.litmusgallery.com or email artvision@bellsouth.net.
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Summary of other Activities this week
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Nightclubs
Regular Weekly Club Meetings
Regular Monthly Club Meetings
In The Galleries
Travel in NC
Job Announcements
Gay Roommates and Houses for rent
For Your Information Announcements
Gay friendly business service directory
Directory of GLBT clubs, and organizations
My Favorite Wireless Hotspots
Editorial Notices
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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****Durham County Library invites you to An Evening with Armistead
Maupin nationally Celebrated Author of the
Tales of the City series Wednesday, October 15 at
7:00 p.m. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan
St. , Durham , NC FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Community partners: Regulator Bookshop, Carolina Theatre and the Center for Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life and the Program in the Study of Sexuality
at Duke University
For more information, call 560-0268
or visit www.durhamcountylibrary.org.
**** Dykes of Hazard Comedy Tour Friday, September 12th
www.myspace.com/dykesofhazardcomedytour Doors 8:00, Showtime 9:00
DJLV spinning after the show $10 Cover www.clubsteelblue.com
****Out singer/songwriter Michelle Malone performs a concert benefiting Urban
Ministries of Durham
on Friday, 9/12, at 7 PM. The venue, the Parish Hall of St. Philip's Durham, is very welcoming
and intimate and sells local beer! Plus childcare's available, so make it a
date night! The church also blessed the first official gay/lesbian union in the
Episcopal Diocese of NC. Please come out and support a good cause, good beer
and, as always, good tunes!
****Date: September 14 Time: 10:30 am Location:
Umstead Park in Raleigh (Crabtree entrance off US 70 in Raleigh) Hosts: Women
Outdoor Adventurers / Jo Pelligra (leader) Join Women Outdoor Adventurers
on Sunday, Sept 14, for a 7.2-mile hike at William B. Umstead State Park. The
Sycamore Trail, the one we’ll be on, is moderate in difficulty. Bring water,
snacks, or whatever you fancy along the trail. After the hike, we will drive
over to Briarcreek for a well deserved lunch at Brix Pizza. Directions: Enter
the park at the Crabtree Creek entrance off US 70. Take the road past the
visitor center, to the last parking lot. You can’t go any further. Look for a
Honda Accord. We’ll walk over to the Sycamore trail together. Please rsvp to Jo
at jopelligra@mindspring.com
****Raleigh’s
Chix in Business will be hosting their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, September
17th, 2008, at Savor Hospitality, 815
W Chatham St ,
Cary, NC
, 919-468-0515. Mingling starts at 11:30, program and lunch at noon. Register
at www.chixinbusiness.org.Visitors pay $25.00 while members pay $15.00 in
advance and $25.00 at the door. Membership opportunities are available on
several different levels.
Today’s program will be a panel discussion between members Elizabeth Galecke,
Chix Founder and President, Paige Tharrington, Chix Community Outreach
Committee Chair, and Sally Williams of Colorful Concepts Interior Design, LLC.
The three will showcase how community outreach, both inside and outside of the
Chix Community, has benefited them personally and professionally. Listen first
hand to examples and stories of what works, how it works and how you can get
involved with Chix and the local community. Involvement adds value to others,
creates a sense of reward, and will grow your business at the same time!
Deadline for registration for this event is Friday, September 11th.
**** On September 24th at 7:00 p.m. the Carolina College of
Lifelong Learning will offer a discussion of Kenji
Yoshino's book "Covering: The Hidden Assault on our Civil Rights" at
the Carolina Club in the Hill Alumni Center
in Chapel Hill. Two UNC faculty will
serve as discussion leaders of this book that looks at how people with
stigmatized identities, based on differences in race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation or disability status, are coerced into toning down, or covering,
those identities, and how it is damaging, not only to the individual, but to
society as a whole. All are welcome to attend -- There is a $10 charge and
General Alumni Association members attend for free. To get more information or
to register go to: http://alumni.unc.edu/article.aspx?sid=6095
****Tret
Fure in concert, Sunday, Sept 21-Durham, NC-Eno River Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC, 7 pm. $15 for adults, $25 for a
couple, $10 for students. Contact Ginger Long for advance tickets gingerlong@bellsouth.net,
Tickets will also be available at the door.
****Seven Sisters Event - Show your pride in White,(NC Pride 2008) All Womyn's White Affair - Saturday,
September 27, 2008. To be held at the Hayti
Heritage Center,
Durham, NC
from 8:30pm-12:30pm. Spinning the hits with She-Jay
Tigger, live entertainment featuring Nation the "male illusionist".
VIP tickets on sale.. email seven.sstr@gmail.com for more
information.
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TRIANGLE NIGHTCLUBS
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CAPITAL CORRAL - www.cc-raleigh.com
FLEX CLUB - www.flex-club.com
LEGENDS NIGHT CLUB AND THE VIEW - www.legends-club.com
STEEL BLUE-http://www.myspace.com/clubsteelblue
STIR on Sunday at East End Martini Bar - www.myspace.com/StirEastEnd
WAREHOUSE 29 - www.w29.com
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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
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**** Durham - Imani MCC LGBT Church Service 2:45pm worship time, Calvary United
Methodist Church 304 E. Trinity Ave. For more info: 403-6881
**** Raleigh - St. John's
Metropolitan Community
Church (MCC), 805 Glenwood Ave
, Pastor Belva Y. Boone. Join us for Joyful Morning Worship at 11 AM and Praise
and Worship at 7 PM. Bible study Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM. For more info:
http://www.stjohnsmcc.org
or moc@stjohnsmcc.org or 834-2611
****Raleigh - Umstead Park United Church of Christ, an Open and Affirming
Congregation, invites all to join us Sundays at 9:30 a.m. for Forum, 10:30 a.m.
for Worship now meeting at our new home at 8208 Brownleigh Drive (near Umstead
State Park). www.upucc.org or doug@upucc.org or call 844-6661 for more
information. .
**** Chapel Hill Christian Church: CHCC is a
member of the Disciples of Christ
denomination. Meeting Location: Chapel Hill YMCA Meeting Time: 10:30 AM Sundays
Website: http://www.chapelhillchristianchurch.org/
Pastors: Rebecca McCulloh &
Mike Shannon
***ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PARISH 1725 New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC
27604-8304 Office Phone: 231-6767 Office Fax:
231-4991Office e-mail:
office@stmarks-ral.org
www.stmarks-ral.orgSunday services at 8 30 and 10 30, Adults' and children's
Christian ed programs at 9 30.Our rectors are the Rev. Lorraine Ljunggren and
the Rev. Jim Melnyk
**** Binkley Baptist Church , A Welcoming & Affirming Baptist congregation,
1712
Willow Dr (adjacent to University Mall), Chapel Hill ; Services each Sunday at
10 AM through the summer months (services revert to 11 AM in September
****United Church of Chapel Hill : Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:45 and
11:00. Our staff includes: Richard & Jill Edens, co-pastors; Susan
Steinberg,
associate pastor for children's ministries; Frank Boyd, director of youth and
young adult ministries; and Mary Beth Peterson, music coordinator. For
more
information, call 919.942.3540 or visit www.unitedchurch.org.
****The Episcopal Church of the Advocate
Sundays at 5PM: Holy Eucharist followed by dinner fellowship
Services are at the Chapel Hill Kehillah -- at the corner of Mason Farm and
Purefoy Roads, between the UNC Medical Center
and the by-pass in Chapel Hill .
www.ouradvocate.org contact: The Rev. Lisa G. Fischbeck, Vicar 919-219-4437
******Raleigh - St Francis of Assisi Parish on Leesville Rd
, Raleigh , NC
.
Check out www.stfrancisglbt.org for details and directions. An
affirming
Catholic Church.
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UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST
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****Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will be holding one service at
10:30 AM on Sundays this summer, beginning June 15 and ending Aug. 10. Coffee
Hour will immediately follow the service. Special summer Religious Education
classes are planned that do not require continuous attendance and will take
place during the service. Nursery care is always available. (Regular Services
are 9:15 and 11:15). We are a "Welcoming Congregation" and will soon
begin
working to become certified as a "Green Sanctuary". Located at 4907 Garrett
Rd. , Durham . Questions?
Call 489-2575 and ask for Julie or email
jdeburgos@eruuf.org.
****The Unitarian Universalist Felllowship of Raleigh (UUFR) invites you to
thought-provoking and inspirational services on Sundays at 10:30am. UUFR has a
long history of LGBT advocacy, including a unanimous statement of conscience
passed in 2004 in support of marriage equality, an LGBT group called
Interweave,
and a regular presence at the NC Pride parade. 3313 Wade Avenue , Raleigh 27607
. For more information: www.uufr.org or 919-781-7635.
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JEWISH WORSHIP
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*****Judea Reform, Durham : Shabbat evening services are held on Fridays at 8:00
p.m. Babysitting is available for children three to eight years old. Saturday
morning services are frequently held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. (check our
calendar). www.judeareform.org
infobox@judeareform.org or
489-7062
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REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB MEETINGS
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MONDAY
**** Durham - Carolina Pines Women's Dojo, a karate club for women and girls
over 10, meets from 6 - 8 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings in Downtown
Durham. For directions and/or more info, please write to cpwd@hotmail.com or
visit www.durhamkarate.com.
**** Durham -
GLBT Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting every Monday 6:30 PM, Duke
Episcopal Student Center , 505 Alexander Avenue This is the weekly
GLBT meeting
of Alcoholics Anonymous. Every Monday, for general AA information in Durham
call the hotline at 919-286-9499.
****8:00 P.M. - Raleigh Monday Sex Addicts Anonymous Type: Mixed/Closed
Location: Fairmont
Methodist Church
(Use outside stairs next to Wesley
foundation house to 2nd floor. Park at 2515 Clark Ave. , 1/2 block east of Pogue
St. ), 2501
Clark Ave. For information call Info
Line: 800-238-1080
TUESDAY
**** Durham - Triangle Gay Men's Chorus Rehearsal Tuesdays at 7pm-930pm
at the
Durham Arts Council Building , 120 Morris Street , downtown Durham .
****Raleigh - The Light Group - GLBT AA Group meets Tues/Thurs/Sat. at 8pm at
St. John 's MCC, 805
Glenwood Ave. , Raleigh
. Tuesday is a Closed Big Book or
Step Study, Thursday is a Closed Discussion Mtg., and Sat. is an Open
Discussion
Mtg. (Closed meetings are restricted only to AA members and newcomers who have
a
desire to stop drinking.)
WEDNESDAY
**** Raleigh -
Gay Coffee Social at Third Place
Coffee every Wednesday 7 pm
until - Five Points. New NC Pride Wednesday gathering for GLBT persons
for
coffee and dessert every Wednesday. No agenda ..no
fundraising...just a meet for
friends and fun.
****Driade Coffees for Womyn - 1st Wednesdays of each month.
Coffees are a great
way to meet new grrrls and hang out with old friends. We meet the first
Wednesday of each month at Caffe Driade in Chapel Hill . We meet
from about
6:30 until 8:30 Caffe Driade (919) 942-2333 1215 E Franklin St Chapel
Hill, NC
27514*
*** Raleigh - RDU Primetimers Biweekly Coffee Social on Wednesdays 3 pm - Royal
Bean Coffee House - Hillsborough St RDU Primetimers is a social organization
for
older gay men and their admirers. Events are limited to members and invited
guests. For current activities and scheduled events and membership information
or to receive an invitation to an event, please visit our website at
http://www.primetimersww.org/rduprimetimers,
or email rduprimetimers@usa.net, or
call 919-851-6489
****7:30 PM - Raleigh Wednesday Sex Addicts Anonymous Type: Mixed/Closed
Location: St. John 's MCC (Sidewalk entrance, downstairs, Room 104 and 106),
805
Glenwood Ave. For information call David Q. at 919-649-9757
THURSDAY
**** Raleigh - Kings and Queens Bowling League every Thursday
7:30 pm - 1827 Capital Blvd. Join the GLBT community for a FUN
night of
bowling with over 100 bowlers. For more info: kqbowling@aol.com
****7:30 PM - Grace Support Group Sex Addicts Anonymous Type: Mixed/Open
Location: Watts Ave Baptist (Park in Urban Ave parking lot, enter double
glass doors. Ring buzzer if locked. Meeting is on second floor up inside
stairs.), 800 Watts Ave
@ Urban
FRIDAY
****Raleigh/Durham - Triangle Community Works Games Night twice a month on
Fridays.
7:30 PM - Come join us for Games Night, an LGBTQA game-playing, social group
meeting twice a month in Raleigh and Durham . Visit
http://www.tcworks.org/gamesnight.htm
for more information.
**** 1:00 PM - Friday Lunchtime Chapel Hill Meeting Sex Addicts Anonymous
Type: Mixed/Closed Location: Chapel of the Cross (Room 1), 304 E Franklin St
For
information call Tim M. at 919-444-3866
SATURDAY
**** Durham - NC Pride Band Rehearsal on most Saturdays ( see website calendar
)
2 pm - Eno River UU Church, 4907 Garrett Road - Music Room
Our State's Premier gay band. Come join them. All levels welcome. For schedule
and information go to: http://www.
www.ncpmb.org
**** 9:00 AM - 11th Step Prayer & Meditation Sex Addicts Anonymous
Type: Mixed/Closed Location: Fairmont Methodist Church , Education Building
(
Park in lot at 2515 Clark Ave. , 1/2 block east of Pogue St. Use outside stairs
next to Wesley foundation house to 2nd floor. ), 2501 Clark Ave. For
information call Info Line: 800-238-1080
SUNDAY
**** Raleigh - Silver Roses Group(Lesbians over 50 and Those who Love Them)
Weekly coffee/chat on Sundays 1-3 pm - at Royal Bean Coffee, 3801-137
Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607 as of 1/6/08. Royal Bean is right across
the
street from the entrance to Meredith
College . We are an activities and social
group. There is no agenda, just good conversation, good coffee and 8-15 women
usually show up. Contact grayangel_61@yahoo.com
for more info
**** Raleigh/Durham - NC Kodiaks Rugby Football Club: On hiatus for summer but
recruiting for fall. We are a social, inclusive rugby team, and newcomers are
welcome -- big, small, fat, skinny, old, young, whatever, we're here to play a
great game, hang out, and have fun together. One or two of us would be glad to
meet new folks and provide an introductory rugby 101 during the summer. We
have a regular fundraiser at Flex in downtown Raleigh the 3rd Sat of each
month around 10:30 pm -- please stop by for more info. (In the fall, practices
are Sunday afternoons in Raleigh and Thursday
evenings in Durham
(with the Eno
team).) See www.kodiaksrfc.org for more information or e-mail zenguin@usa.net
or kodiaksrugby@yahoo.com with
questions.
**** HealthWorks, a program of Triangle Community Works, has formed a group for
gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and queer people in the Triangle area of
North Carolina
who want to stay healthy, lose weight, and/or socialize while
enjoying the great outdoors. The group walks/hikes once a week at different
locations each month. Check the group for ongoing details. When: Sundays
Time: Meet and greet - 3:45 PM Walk starts at 4:00 pm **NOTE
TIME CHANGE**
This month's walks will take place at Umstead Park starting from the Cary/I-40
entrance parking lot.We'll meet at 3:45 PM at the west end of the parking lot
near
the restroom building, and the walk will begin at 4:00 PM.Look for the TCW
yellow
smiley face to meet the group.You don't have to be a triathelete to
participate.
We have walkers from all levels and all body types. Please note that although
we all
enjoy the social aspect of the group, its primary purpose is to help with
physical fitness.
The group usually walks for about 90 minutes. Dress weather appropriate.If you
choose to
bring your dog with you, please be mindful of park rules for pets, bring waste
clean up bags,
water for your dog, and be considerate of other walkers.Please note that
participation is
voluntary, at the risk & responsibility of the individual. Before starting
this or any exercise program, you should consult your physician. If you show up
to walk, you acknowledge responsibility for your own well being. Stretch before
walking & bring water to stay hydrated especially on hot days.After the
walk, those who want to socialize more may go for a walk through the Museum
galleries and/or go to dinner at a local restaurant.Visit Triangle Community
Works at www.tcworks.org to learn more about the group or TCW.
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REGULAR MONTHLY CLUB MEETINGS
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****Transgender Meeting:TGA Meeting Saturday April 12,
2008 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
(This event repeats every month on the second Saturday.) Location: 210 East
Bessemer Avenue ,
Greensboro , NC
Notes: The meeting starts at 7pm but the doors
will be open at 6pm for anyone who needs a place to dress or just likes to
arrive early. Parking is along the adjacent streets of Olive Street or Magnolia
Avenue
.
**** Chapel Hill - PFLAG Support meeting the
first Thursday of every month 7:30
p.m. - United Church of Chapel Hill , 1321 Airport Road
Newcomers always welcome. For info and directions: go to:
www.PFLAGTriangle.org
**** Raleigh -
SWOOP (Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects)
For special meetings and workdays as scheduled. See: www.swoop4u.org
****Durham/Raleigh - Triangle Area Gay Scientists Monthly Saturday potluck
dinners. For more info and locations go to: http://tags.zuberfowler.com/
**** Chapel Hill - Lesbian Reading Group at the Women's Center
The Lesbian Reading Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. For
information, please visit http://trianglelrc.org/readinggroup.html , email
lrcreadinggroup@yahoo.com, or
call The Women's Center at 919-968-4610.
**** Raleigh - Triangle Log Cabin Republicans are now meeting thru their Yahoo
group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LCRNorthCarolina/
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IN THE GALLERIES
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Chapel Hill - Somerhill Gallery - www.somerhill.com
Chapel Hill - Tyndall Galleries - www.tyndallgalleries.com
Raleigh - Litmus Galleries - www.litmusgallery.com
Durham - Craven Allen Gallery - www.cravenallengallery.com
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TRAVEL IN NC
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See all about gay travel and fun spots in NC at:
http://www.ncpride.org/pride/pride_nctravel.shtml
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
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****Staff Specialist
Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life at Duke University
http://www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/employment/postings/LGBT-Staff%20Specialist1.html
Requisition Number: 400222709
Job Code: 0670
Job Level: 07
Job Family: 03
Supervisor: Director, LGBT Center
Position Status: Full-time, nonexempt
Staff Supervision: Some supervision of student staff
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Nature of Responsibilities
The staff specialist provides administrative and secretarial assistance of a
complex and confidential nature in support of the activities of the Center for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life as well as support for the
Director and Program Coordinator.
Specific Duties
1. Serve as primary customer service point of contact and
triage for the LGBT
Center including
answering phones and greeting visitors.
2. Handle logistical arrangements for Center programming and
events such as room reservations and food orders/delivery.
3. Inventory and order all supplies periodically including those
for office, kitchen, and facilities.
4. Reconcile procurement card charges for staff. Maintain
appropriate documentation on file.
5. Reconcile monthly statements and track expenses. Initiate
transactions as appropriate and necessary in SAP. Provide monthly variance
reports to the Director and other financial analysis as needed and requested
especially during budgeting periods.
6. Maintain reservation calendar for LGBT Center
facilities.
7. Arrange for maintenance, cleaning, and general upkeep of the
2,500 sq. foot facility.
8. Assist with the hiring and supervision of student employees
including hiring paperwork and time cards.
9. Work with the Director and Program Coordinator in producing
materials for programming and events.
10. Other administrative tasks as assigned by the Director
including special projects and other tasks associated with the operation of the
center.
Minimum Requirements
Two years of postsecondary education. Minimum 2 years experience in
university student services setting. A bachelor’s degree in a related
field may be substituted for the ducation and experience requirement. Knowledge
of Duke systems such as PARIS, SAP, R/3, and iForms preferred.
Specific Skills and Competencies
• Experience with and knowledge of the LGBT community and other
diverse populations required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills
Application Instructions
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Janie Long, Director of Center for
LGBT Life, janie.long@duke.edu and
complete the Duke HR application at http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html
reference requisition #400222709.
Duke University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Christopher Purcell | Duke Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender
Life
Program Coordinator | 02 West Union Bldg. Box 90958 Durham, NC 27708
| P: 919-668-6242 | F: 919-684-2543 | http://lgbt.studentaffairs.duke.edu
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GAY FRIENDLY BUSINESSES IN THE TRIANGLE
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See a listing of businesses and services on our website:
www.trianglelocalevents.com
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DIRECTORY OF GLBT CLUBS, RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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See a listing of local clubs and orgs on our new website:
www.trianglelocalevents.com
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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****FREE HIV TESTING...20 MINUTES!
No appointment necessary
No blood, no needles
Results in 20 minutes
EVERY Wednesday - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Carrboro Community Health Center
301 Lloyd Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
To find out more visit myspace.com/shac_hiv
[Services administered by the Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC), a
student-run organization of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ]
****Geeks and Gaymers of North Carolina (formerly Triangle Queer Sci-Fi) is a
new club. If you have an interest in Wii, XBox 360, and board games you may
enjoy one of their meetings. For more information, check out
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ggnc
or email ggnc@nc.rr.com.
****A new social networking group is forming for gays and lesbians who live in
Holly Springs (and adjacent areas such as Apex
and Fuquay-Varina). The group
hopes to plan regularly scheduled get-togethers such as picnics, dinners,
outings, walks, doggie play-dates, etc., once established. To get involved,
sign
up on their Yahoo! group site at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hollyspringsncgl
****Gay and Lesbian Help-line, 919-821-0055 Sun-Thurs 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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GAY ROOMATES and GLBT HOUSES FOR rent
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house for rent $695.00 2
bedroom 1 bath available now. upgrades.
712 gomains ave. chapel
hill, nc 27516 central heat/air new carpet, new
vinyl in kitchen, nice back yard. storage area.
walk/bicycle unc/hospital/weaver st market.
****We have a fully furnished room for rent in Clayton ( Johnston County ). Room
has a queen size bed, two dressers and a walk in closet. Private
bath. Brand new
house, 2800 sq ft. Very spacious! Looking for a female, outside smoker okay,
must be drug free, clean and quiet. No pets (we have outdoor dogs & indoor
cats). We are a lesbian couple with a 10 year old very polite & very well
behaved girl. For pictures of the room & house, or for more details, please
email Ferrickhead28@gmail.com
****Master bedroom with private bath for rent in 2-bed/2-bath apartment in
Chapel Hill.
$460 per month (negotiable) + half utilities. No
gender
preference, no drugs, non-smoker preferred. I have a cat, but may be
able to accommodate another small pet. E-mail rcheung@email.unc.edu
with questions or if interested in seeing the apartment.
****$750 / 1300ft² - Partially Furnished Shared Office Suite
/ 2 Custom Built
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MY FAV GAY WI FI SPOTS
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**** Third Place Coffee at Five Points in Raleigh
****The Madhatter Cafe and Coffee Shop at the corner of Main/Broad St. Durham
****The View at Legends, and the Capital Corral are now wifi.
**** Center of Carrboro (entire city area
in downtown) and the OPEN EYE Cafe
