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T R I A N G L E L O C A L - E V E N T S

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L O C A L - E V E N T S – Feb 1 - 7

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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****The Pride Committee of NC announces the date of this year’s NC Pride Parade and Festival in Raleigh and Durham, NC. Join us - Saturday, September 25, 2010

DayFestival in Durham and NightFestival in Raleigh. “Voted the best Pride celebration in the Carolinas by the readers of Q-notes in 2009”

For more info: www.ncpride.org

To volunteer: info@ncpride.org

****Hickory - CarolinaBearLodge will be having their 16th Anniversary (Sweet 16) Feb 5, 6, 7, in Hickory NC. The host hotel is the Quaility Inn 1725 13th Ave, DR. NW, Hickory NC. phone number is 828-431-2100. Ask for CBL Rate. The weekend includes 2 after hours parties, VIP pass for Club Cabaret both nights, a live show Friday night and Bear/Cub contest Saturday night, A big buffet dinner Saturday Night, run packages valued over $20 each, cocktail party Friday, breakfast each morning. Come and have fun with the Carolina Bear Lodge. All Bears and their Admirers are welcome. The cost of the run package is $20 for members and $30 for non. This does not include your room. Visit our web site for more details Carolinabears.com.

****White Rabbit has moved to its NEW Location: White Rabbit in Raleigh 300 West Hargett Street Suite 56 across from CC’s and next door to Legends. Call 856-1429 for directions and info…(PS: it looks FAB!)

**** NC Pride Band is currently rehearsing for our spring concert. All levels of instrument players are welcome to join us. Whether you're an advanced musician or you're a little "rusty," whether you are gay, straight or somewhere in between, we want you to come out and give us a try. The NC Pride Band gives its membership a place to make music with others in a supportive and affirming atmosphere. Band Members also have a heck of a lot of FUN! No Pressure……NO AUDITIONS! We rehearse on Saturday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:00 in the Band room of Durham School of the Arts, in Durham. So come make new friends while having fun making music. For more information visit our website at www.NCPMB.org - To contact us, send your e-mail to ncpmb@aol.com or call 919-358-3111

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK

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**** COLORS OF NCCU and NCCU OutLaw in association with Shades of Pride/Triangle Black Pride 2010 present the documentary film presentation of Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin. The event will be held Feb. 2, 2009 at 6 p.m. in the Miller-Morgan Auditorium, North Carolina Central University, Durham. For more information, email info@triangleblackpride.org

****Durham – The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler. February 5th at Steel Blue, 1426 South Miami Blvd, Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. Eve Ensler's episodic play about empowering women. Donations will be taken during the performance for the Durham Crisis Response Center. $10 Cover. For additional information or questions, please email vmatsteelblue@gmail.com

****Raleigh - Triangle HRC Sunday Brunch, February 7 at The Borough

Join your Triangle Human Rights Campaign Steering Committee for a Sunday Brunch, February 7 at noon at The Borough, 317 West Morgan Street, Raleigh! Come learn about the work that's being done here in the Triangle to achieve equality for the LGBT community. Also find out everything you need to know about the many events surrounding the 15th Annual HRC Carolinas Gala, returning this year to the Raleigh Convention Center.
Brunch attendees will have the chance to interact with current HRC Carolinas Board and Steering Committee members and hear about HRC initiatives here in the Triangle. Come find out the issues that are important to us, and let us know what issues are important to you! And if you're looking to pitch in and help, we’re always looking for new, dedicated Steering Committee members.
Space is limited for this one-time event, so order your tickets today at www.hrc.org/trianglebrunch. Tickets are only $7.95. For more information, call Byron Brady at 919-622-0606.

****Raleigh - The Crape Myrtle Festival Super Bowl Party returns!
Join us Sunday, February 7 starting at 5 p.m. in The View at Legends in downtown Raleigh. Don't miss this exciting event at 330 West Hargett Street
Downtown Raleigh. $10 Donation. We hope you join us to support our 30th year!

The Crape Myrtle Festival would like to thank you for your support in 2009. Together, we raised $35,000 that will help many services here in the Triangle area including the Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina, Equality NC, El Centro Hispano, SWOOP (Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects), and the Duke AIDS Legal Project. www.crapemyrtlefest.org

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Summary of other Activities this week

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Future Events

Nightclubs

In The Galleries

Travel in NC

Job Announcements

Gay friendly business Special Sales

Gay Roommates and Houses for rent

Regular Weekly Club Meetings

Regular Monthly Club Meetings

Worship Services

Directory of GLBT clubs, and organizations

For Your Information Announcements

My Favorite Wireless Hotspots

Editorial Notices

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FUTURE EVENTS - Next Weeks or Next Month

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****Durham - Common Woman Chorus VALENTINE'S BLAST!

It's that time of year again - when everyone comes out for one cold night in winter for one HOT DANCE. Bring a date or find one there! Club Steel Blue hosts our evening as 100% of proceeds supports the Common Woman Chorus. Friday, 02.12.10 - 8pm join us for a private party on "the other side" at STEEL BLUE, DJ - Jennifer Page, CASH Bar - please bring ID, Non-Smoking, $10 suggested donation

****Chapel Hill - Shelter Real Estate will present "The Gay Marriage Alternative" a seminar by Jeffrey G. Marsocci Friday February 12 5-7PM at our offices in the Timberlyne Shopping Center in Chapel Hill. This seminar will show gay and lesbian couples how to have some of the many benefits that are afforded to married straight couples. There will also be a mortgage specialist who has worked with many lgbt couples who will describe the process of applying for a loan. Seating is limited.Please RSVP by February 8 by contacting Shelter Real Estate at 919 969-0066 Refreshments will be served.

(Jeffrey G. Marsocci is a licensed attorney who has been helping domestic partners with life and estate planning matters for more than a decade. He has worked with hundreds of couples to plan for the future while successfully avoiding hidden tax traps, unnecessary legal expenses, and burdensome red tape. Jeff frequently leads seminars on life and estate planning issues, as well as conducts seminars for financial advisors and attorneys on the proper techniques to help domestic partners. He earned his Legal Master of Estate Planning designation from the Abts Institute for Estate Planning, and he is a founding member of The National Institute for Domestic Partner Estate Planning.)

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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 (Greensboro)

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IN THE GALLERIES

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Durham - Somerhill Gallery - www.somerhill.com

Durham - LabourLove Gallery - www.labourlove.com

Durham - ROOM 100 - www.goldenbeltarts.com

Raleigh - Litmus Galleries - www.litmusgallery.com

Cary - Cary Gallery of Artists - www.carygalleryofartists.org

Greensboro - Ambleside Gallery - www.amblesidearts.com

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TRAVEL IN NC

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OUR NEW WEBSITE has listed the NC Pride Hotels for LGBT travel in NC: www.ncgaytravel.com

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Know of a job for our community. Send details.

****Employment Opportunities with the Orange County Rape Crisis Center

**Client Services Director position opening (New!)

The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is seeking to fill the full-time position of Client Services Director. This position works closely with the Executive Director to determine programmatic needs and maintain agency operations while providing staff and programmatic management for the Center’s Crisis Response, Latin@ Services, In-House Therapy and Support Group programs. The Client Services Directors provides clinical support for the agency, staff and volunteers. Candidates should have experience working with survivors of sexual violence, providing crisis intervention, and demonstrate cultural awareness, sensitivity and competency. Minimum requirements: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two years of experience. To apply: Send a cover letter, resume and three references to Hannah Adams, Executive Director, OCRCC, P.O. Box 4722, Chapel Hill, NC, 27515 or by email to Hannah@ocrcc.org. Review of applications will continue until position is filed. Full job description attached and online at www.ocrcc.org

**Part-time Bilingual Therapist position opening

The Orange Rape Crisis Center will be hiring for a new position at the agency through funding from the Recovery Act. A position description for a part-time Bilingual Therapist is attached. This position is funded for two years. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to becca@ocrcc.org or OCRCC, Attention: Becca Edwards, Client Services Director, 1506 East Franklin Street, Suite 302,Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Review of applications will continue until position is filled. Full job description attached and online at www.ocrcc.org

**** New Executive Director for Alliance of Aids Services. For the full position listing, a link to the application, and instructions for completing your application package, check out our Executive Director Search Link. For more information, please contact searchcommittee@aas-c.org.

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GAY FRIENDLY BUSINESSES IN THE TRIANGLE

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See a listing of businesses and services on our website:

http://www.ncgaytravel.com/ncgaytravel/triangle.html

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GAY ROOMATES and GLBT HOUSES FOR RENT

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****23 year old gay male studying art and w.g.s. at NCSU. I'm looking for individuals (preferably students) to rent two vacant rooms in a 4 bed/4 bath condo on Crab Orchard Dr. off of Avent Ferry Rd. in Raleigh. The rent is very affordable, $370 monthly (including utilities) and a $300 deposit. It's on the second floor with a balcony and is only walking distance to the Wolf-line at Food Lion. Currently I'm living with one other male. If this sounds like something you're interested in, or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me: gogofinz@yahoo.com (Jan 10)

****Room For Rent in Crystal Pines II, Durham, NC - Quiet, professional GWM looking for a student or professional to share a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 level townhouse located in Crystal Pines II. Crystal Pines II is snuggled between Guess and Hillandale Roads conveniently located 5 minutes from Duke and major shopping centers. I have a lovable mini Dachshund. No other animals allowed. Room is unfurnished. $450/mo. that includes power, gas, water, TV, high-speed intertubes. Contact Chris at slipstream74@gmail.com or 919-451-7735. (Feb)

****Gay Cary Male Looking to share private home. Prefer mature adult, single grad or graduate student, post-doc, visiting prof, whatever really as long as it seems to be a good fit. Rental time flexible, but prefer someone who can commit for at least 6 months to 1 yr. Prefer male, gay or straight, but women are fine to apply too! I prefer no pets, but may consider a small dog. Smoking permitted conveniently outside. Nice private home in Cary with plenty of room for two. Private unfurnished room, private bath and full house privileges. $650. Rent includes utilities, high speed internet, basic cable, washer/dryer, and possible garage space for one car, but for sure off street. Cary location convenient to most all the triangle in 20 min. I'm not sure about bus line. Inquire: 919-462-0851. cradaddie@hotmail.com (Feb)

****Need a roommate? House for rent? Send details.

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REGULAR WEEKLY CLUB MEETINGS

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MONDAY

**** 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: 800-238-1080

TUESDAY

**** Durham - Triangle Gay Men's Chorus Rehearsal Tuesdays at 6:45-9:15

pm 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

****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

**** Triangle Area Lesbians Meet-Up - Join us for coffee and conversation at Foster's Market in Chapel Hill (on MLK JR BLVD at Hillsborough St.) every Thursday between 6-8pm. Help plan weekend activities (such as dancing, art shows, movies, political & sporting events, etc.) while expanding your lesbian social network and having a lot of fun. All women welcome. Contact: TriangleAreaLesbians@gmail.com

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 Beginning 10/5/08... Raleigh Silver Roses will meet @ New World Coffee shop @ Pleasant Valley Mall (address: 4112 Pleasant Valley Rd. #124, Raleigh, NC 27612) 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 - The NC Kodiaks Rugby Football Club is off until 2010 but looking for new blood to restart and have another great year. We're a social, inclusive rugby team, and newcomers are welcome. There's a place for you in rugby, whether you're big, small, fat, skinny, old, young, athletic, never-played-on-a-team-before, whatever. We're here to play a great game, hang out, and have fun together. We often practice and play with the Eno team in Durham. See our Yahoo group, Kodiaks Rugby, or website, 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 GLBT persons 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. Visit Triangle Community Works at www.tcworks.org to learn more about the group or TCW.

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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS

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****RDU PRIME TIMERS: A social group of Gay Men is a local chapter of

the Prime Timers World Wide We hold various local events during the

month. Check us out at www.primetimersww.org. For information email:

rdu_primetimers@yahoo.com.

****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. TAGS holds a potluck on the 2nd Saturday of each month in the

homes of our members in Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh. TAGS can be contacted at: tags@zuberfowler.com or our group site at www.meetup.com. Our

newsletter is at tags.zuberfowler.com. 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/

****The Raleigh Business and Professional Network meets the second

Wednesday of every month. For dinner meeting locations and events

contact: Raleigh Business and Professional Network at Email:

info@raleighnetwork.org

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ATHEISM, AGNOSTICISM, AND FREETHOUGHT
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****Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill- Triangle Atheist, Agnostic, and Freethinker Meetup-Join a very active and welcoming group of nonbelievers for social functions and community building.
For more info see: http://atheists.meetup.com/80/

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION

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****Raleigh - Blending common sense and Buddhist tradition to twenty-first-century struggles in a relevant way. Dealing with human problems that are both optimistic and realistic, even in the most challenging times. For information: www.kadampa-center.org

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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. Jubilation Service (traditional liturgy; 1 hour service) at 8:45 AM; Topics at Ten (Bible Study) at 10:00 AM; and our Celebration Service (blended praise & worship service) at 11:00 AM. For more info: http://www.stjohnsmcc.org or churchadmin@stjohnsmcc.org or 834-2611

**** Chapel Hill - Binkley Baptist Church is a Welcoming & Affirming Baptist congregation, 1712 Willow Drive (adjacent to University Mall); 919-942-4964 or www.binkleychurch.org.

****Durham - Welcome to Calvary United Methodist Church, the first

reconciling church in the Carolinas. Located at 304 East Trinity, Durham, NC, 27701. Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. See website: http://www.calvarync.org or call (919)688-7138.

****Durham - St. Philip's Episcopal Church in downtown Durham is a long

time open and affirming congregation. Located at 403 E Main St, Durham,

NC. The church is one of the oldest and architecturally historic in

Durham. See website: www.stphilipsdurham.org or call (919) 682-5708

**** Durham - Watts Street Baptist Church located in Trinity Park is an American Baptist affiliated church of the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists

(www.wabaptists.org). Sunday at 11am (800 Watts Street) or anytime online (www.wattsstreet.org). If you have questions, call at 919-688-1366.

****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

**** 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/

****ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PARISH 1725 New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC

Sunday services at 8 30 and 10 30, Our rectors are the Rev. Lorraine

Ljunggren and Rev.Jim Melnyk

e-mail: office@stmarks-ral.org or www.stmarks-ral.org

****United Church of Chapel Hill : Join us for worship on Sundays at

8:45 and 11. for info 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

*****Raleigh - St Francis of Assisi Parish on Leesville Rd, Raleigh,

NC. Check out www.stfrancisglbt.org for details and directions. An

Affirming Catholic Church.

****Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Ave., in

Raleigh. We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation of the ELCA (

http://www.lcna.org/ric.shtm) meaning that we are welcoming to all

people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

www.htelc.org or you can call (919) 828-1687

****Sanctuary UMC at Lakewood is a newly established reconciling & inclusive United Methodist Community of Faith located in Durham. In addition to our weekly all-inclusive (contemporary & casual) worship service, we also host multiple AA meetings in both English & Spanish, student tutoring services, and ESL classes. There is a Coffee House coming soon!

Sanctuary UMC at Lakewood, 2317 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707

web: http://www.sanctuaryumc.org phone: 919.489.6273 email: jcompton@sanctuaryumc.org

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UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST WORSHIP

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****Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd., Durham. Ours is a welcoming congregation, radically inclusive, broad-based and liberal in our theologies. Ours is a faith tradition born of the Judeo-Christian heritage, open to good teachings from their many sources and guided by our shared principles founded in an ethical basis. Our leadership includes BLGTQQ and straight people alike and has for many years. September to mid-June services at 9:15 and 11:15, summers one service at 10:15. Call for more information, 919-489-2575 and check out our web page, eruuf.org.

****The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 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. 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

**** Chapel Hill- Chapel Hill Kehillah Synagogue, 1200 Mason Farm Road

, Chapel Hill , NC 27514 , 919-942-8914, admin@chkehillah.org

Weekly Shabbat Services: Friday evening, 7 p.m. and Saturday mornings,

9:45 a.m. - noon. We have a monthly Shabbat Shirah (musical service).

Please see our website for more details and for adult education

classes. www.chkehillah.org

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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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**** iNSIDEoUT, an LGBT-queer youth organization, seeks an attorney with non-profit experience for advice on legal matters, and for assistance in filing IRS Form 1023 for federal recognition of tax-exempt status. This is a volunteer position for any LGBT-queer or straight allied attorney committed to assisting young people in running an organization that is genuinely youth-led. More info online: www.iNSIDEoUT180.org, or contact by email iNSIDEoUT180@gmail.com or phone 919-923-7884.

****New Group forms: MAST -Men's Abuse Survival Tools-

MAST is a survival group for men who have been through various forms of

sexual abuse: Molestation at an early age, Date rape, Forced sex of any kind,

Non-consensual drugged sexual acts. We are guys of all ages and cultural background. We meet twice a month-First group starts September 2, 2009 in Raleigh and talk about what's going with us. We tell our stories we bond and laugh. Most of all laugh, because we need laughter after everything we've gone through. This is not a therapy group but a therapeutic group that promotes healing. We'll provide snacks-drinks, plan outings and share information on the

continuation of surviving and the ever-healing road. We have a list of

referrals and materials for those seeking therapy information. Email:

Playwright1010@yahoo.com

****Join the New NC Pride Travel Club. It is a Not for profit travel

club for LGBT citizens and friends of NC, organized by the Pride

Committee of NC. It is open to men and women of all ages. Its purpose

is to create community, by forming travel groups to visit other Pride

events and festivities around the country and the South. There are no

fees or dues but Club members can share travelogues, travel

information, experiences, hospitality and friendship. If you are

looking for the fun gay experiences, wishing to make new friendships,

interested in traveling to LGBT destinations, wanting reassurance

before your big trip, requiring that little push to get you started or

even just daydreaming of far-flung shores, then join the NC Pride

Travel Group. We work with a LGBT travel agent to make sure our trips

are special and we also have the special rates. To join or just be on our mailing list send an email to: ncpridetravelclub@yahoo.com

****The Holly Springs Gay and Lesbian Social Group is starting up in

Fuquay-Varina. Invite new friends and old to join us. For more Info

email: trebor_kizdolm@yahoo.com

****NEW CLUB FORMING: The Durham Gender Alliance group. It is a

transgender and gender-diverse community group serving the greater

Triangle area and our online discussion group is located at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/durhamgenderalliance/. We have a regular

monthly club meeting on the fourth Saturday of each month in Durham.

People interested in attending should join the Yahoo Group for details

and location.

**** Raleigh - Like Frisbee? Want a little exercise? Then come out and join us! We're a group of friends who play casual ultimate Frisbee, also called Frisbee football. Casual means it's all for fun, e.g., no stall counts, arms length distance while guarding. We meet at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings, either around NCSU or at one of the Raleigh city parks. Everyone is welcome! e-mail glbt-frisbee@usa.net.

****Geeks and Gaymers of North Carolina is a social group dedicated to

Stimulating your geeky intellectual side. We participate in movie

outings, sci-fi convention trips, monthly book club chats, online gaming , board game nights, and occasional parties. For more information, check out http://www.geeksandgaymers.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

****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!!

****M Club is a new social organization for young gay men (aprox.

18-30) in the Triangle. We do FUN social, educational, and volunteering

events. Our purpose is to have fun, connect, and make a difference in

the community. Website: www.myspace.com/m_club_nc email:

m_club_nc@yahoo.com to get on the listserve. Facebook

****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

****We are now beginning a new topic for the fall: "Sex and the Church" Join us for a weekly discussion centered around issues of sexuality and sexual practices in the life of the Church. This group meets every Thursday from 6:00-7:30PM at Calvary United Methodist Church in Durham,

NC.

****FREE HIV TESTING...20 MINUTES!

No appointment necessary

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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