Thursday, July 28, 2011

Your Center's August Events

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Here's What's Happening in August
August
2011

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THE CENTER'S LIBRARY      

will be opening this August. The mission of the library is to provide access to resources for LGBT study and entertainmnent, 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. Please bring donations to the Center during regular hours. All donations may be considered income tax deductible. Please note that we cannot accept any VHS videos, cassette tapes or records. Contact Erin at erin@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com with questions or concerns.

Upcoming Events 

Friday, July 29

327 West Davie Street, Raleigh

6:30 - 9:30 PM

 

CRAPE MYRTLE FESTIVAL HAPPY HOUR AT THE UNION

 

Saturday, July 30

Contemporary Art Museum [CAM]
409 West Martin Street, Raleigh

7 - 11 PM

 

CRAPE MYRTLE FESTIVAL GALA 31. The Center is proud to be a Crape Myrtle Festival major grant recipient. The Gala concludes CMF's 2010-2011 season of fundraising for local HIV/AIDS and LGBT-supportive organizations. Cash bar, silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres from a variety of local restaurants. Tickets are $30 (students $20) at the door or online here

 

Saturday, July 30

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh

11:30 AM - 2:00 AM

 

2ND ANNUAL TRIANGLE BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION. Events taking place all day at the Marriott Hotel, including a Black Pride Expo and roundtable workshops. See http://trangleblackpride.org for more information.

 

Sunday, July 31

@ the Center

411 Hillsborough St., Raleigh

5 PM

 

MClub DISCUSSION GROUP "HEAR ME OUT".  This is one of MClub's most popular events! Everybody puts a topic into a bowl and we draw at random and talk for a while on each topic. It's a lot of fun and we learn about life and each other.

 

Friday, August 5

@ the Center

411 Hillsborough St., Raleigh

6 - 9 PM

 

FIRST FRIDAY ART AND WINE RECEPTION, featuring the art of Diane Amato. Experiments with plastic and pinhole cameras, black and white infrared film, cross processing, and controlling light, shape and movement in the studio. Visit her web site at http://www.dianeamato.com. Complimentary wine and delicious food courtesy of Jibarra Mexican restaurant.

 

Friday, August 5 

Calvary United Methodist Church
304 E. Trinity Ave.,
Durham
7:30 - 11 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, August 13

Carolina Theater

Downtown Durham

8 - 12 PM

 

NCGLFF PLAZA PARTY. 2nd annual Official NC Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Party, sponsored by the LGBT Center of Raleigh. $15 admission includes beer, wine and food. Takes place in the plaza in front of the Carolina Theatre. For tickets and complete festival information visit http://www.ncglff.org

 

Sunday, August 14

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 and yoga curious queers. Co-sponsored bye the Center's new gender queer initiative called "QT". Visit http://queeryogacollective.wordpress.com/ for more information.

 

Wednesday, August 17

Busy Bee Cafe

225 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh

6 - 8 PM

 

WOMEN'S HAPPY HOUR. Wednesday is Women's Night! Join us for a midweek Happy Hour on the balcony of the busy Bee Cafe. Then we'll head over to Games Night at the View for Guitar hero and pool.

 

Friday, August 19

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh

3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh

7:30 - 11 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.
 

Sunday, August 21

@ the Center

411 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh

3 - 4 PM

 

The LESBIAN BOOK CLUB meets every 3rd Sunday at the Center. Contact ajohndro@lgbtcenterofraleigh.com to be added to the mailing list. This month's featured book: The Last Time I Wore a Dress. This memoir is both a powerful indictment of Gender Identiy Disorder treatment and an inspiring testament of one person's survival.

Wish List

Below are some ot the items that we currently need. Please consider making a donation of one of the following to the Center so that we can fuction better and more efficiently:

  • Commercial water fountain
  • Landscape gift card or materials
The LGBT Center of Raleigh, Inc. is a 501-c-3 non-profit corporation. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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