| Don't forget the drawing for an IPad 2! Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased online at our web site: www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com. The drawing will be held on June 3 at our First Friday art opening. The LGBT Center of Raleigh's Library will be opening in mid August! The mission of the library is to provide access to resources for LGBT study and entertainment, and to encourage exploration of the LGBT experience in a safe and welcoming environment.
We are now accepting donations of books, magazines, DVDs and CDs to add to our growing collection of resources for LGBT study and entertainment. Please bring donations to the LGBT Center during regular business hours. The Center is a 501-c-3 non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible. Please not that we are not able to accept the donation of any VHS videos, cassette tapes or records. For more information please email erin@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com
__________________________________________________ Tuesday, May 31 The Hue
300 West Hargett St., Raleigh 7:30pm
Book Reading by April Joy Bowden. Join the Women's Initiative as we listen to this Durham-based author read from and discuss her book, High: On Love & Addiction. The book chronicles the relationship between two women. During the relationship, it is discovered that one of the women is addicted to crack cocaine. It is a journey of the ups and downs that occur when there is love and addiction. Note: space is limited; please RSVP to Ann at abhm30@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. Friday, June 3 LGBT Center of Raleigh 411 Hillsborough St. 6 - 9 PM First Friday Art Reception: Featuring Burt Tysinger. Burt's hardwood dowel constructions are comprised of a tangle of colored lines creating abstract pieces and three-dimensional sculptures. 25% of art sales from this exhibition will be donated to the Center. Thanks to Jibarra for providing delicious appetizers. Friday, June 3 Calvary United Methodist Church 304 E. Trinity Ave., Durham 7:30 - 11:30 PM Durham Game Night Free and open to all ages, this is a smoke-free, alcohol free social event. If you enjoy playing board games and card games in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, then this is the place for you! Saturday, June 4 LGBT Center of Raleigh 3 - 5 PM
Gay & Gray: Free wine and cheese reception to acquaint the older members of the community with our new space. Following the reception those who are interested can then get together for dinner at a local restaurant still to be determined. Online invitations have already been sent out, but all who are interested are welcome to join us. Make sure that your friends who do not have computer access are informed about this event, and bring them along. Please RSVP to the center. Tuesday, June 8 Blue Corn Cafe 716 9th Street, Durham, NC 11:30 AM to 9 PM Dine & Donate: Come out to Durham's Blue Corn Café for lunch or dinner and experience everything from Cuban style beans to authentic hand rolled empanadas to fresh plantains and mangoes. A percentage of the day's sales will be donated to support the LGBT Center. Provecho! Sunday, June 12 Panera Bread Brier Creek Shopping Center, Raleigh 10 - 11 AM Women's Initiative Volunteer Meeting: Don't miss the next volunteer planning meeting of the LGBT Center's Women's Initiative. RSVP to Amy at ajohndro@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com Sunday, June 12 2111 E. Main St. Durham 5 - 7 PM Queer Yoga Collective. Free to the public every 2nd Sunday. The QYC is a safe and affirming space for all yoga loving or yoga curious queers. Co-sponsored by the LGBT Center's new gender queer initiative called "QT." Visit http://queeryogacollective.wordpress.com for more information. Friday, June 17 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh 7:30 - 11:30 PM Raleigh Game Night: Free and open to all ages, this is a smoke-free, alcohol free social event. If you enjoy playing board games and card games in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, then this is the place for you! Friday, June 24 - Sunday, June 26 NC State University Campus, Raleigh 2nd Annual ASPYRE Youth Leadership Camp. ASPYRE is focused on helping Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Questioning and allied youth to learn valuable leadership principles and have open discussions in a safe and positive environment. Registration is $50.00 per attendee and includes all food, overnight room and activities for the weekend. Visit http://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/site/programs/aspyre for registration, weekend schedule, and complete details. Sunday, June 26 The View and patio at Legends 330 W. Hargett St., Raleigh 3 - 6 pm Early 4th of July celebration presented by the Gay & Gray Initiative: Free food and soft drinks, plus a cash bar. There will be a DJ playing the best of the 50's, 60's and 70's. Admission $5 | 
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