Calendar
SATURDAY & SUNDAY JULY 18-19
SAN DIEGO LGBT PRIDE WEEKEND
(See our San Diego Travel & Pride Guide
on Pages 50-51.)
JULY 9-19
OUTFEST 2009
(See our Outfest guide on Pages 8-15.)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 4-5
The Liberty Classic, Gay & Lesbian Softball Tournament, see story on Page 25 for details.
THURSDAY, JULY 2
Hilo Clothing presents an Andrew Christian Fashion Show at the Silver Fox, 411 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, from 7 to 10 p.m. Details: www.hiloclothing.com or call 562-438-9354.
JULY 10-26
Fullerton Civic Light Opera presents “The Andrews Brothers” at Plummer Auditorium, 201 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton. Tickets: $27-55. Info: www.fclo.org
SATURDAY, JULY 11
“The Pink Party” benefitting Wells House Hospice Program of Long Beach and Orange County, at Hamburger Mary’s, 740 E. Broadway, Long Beach.Info: www.wellshousehospice.com
SUNDAY, JULY 12
LBCBN Community Dinner, Monterey Hills Restaurant, 3700 Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park.
Info: www.lbcbn.org
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 17-18
Men Alive, The Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus presents “From Wicked to Oz” at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine.
Info: www.menalivechorus.org
SUNDAY, JULY 26
Support Shanti OC and enter their drawing to win an Alaskan Cruise. Tickets available by calling (949) 452-0888 or online at www.shantioc.org, $20 each or 6/$100. Drawing to be held on Sun., July 26 at The Metro Q, 19092 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach.
Details: www.themetroq.com.
Groups
• Atlantic Alano Club: (562) 432-7476, 1403 E. 4th St., Long Beach. LGBT Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous.
• AIDS Services Foundation (ASF): (949) 809-5700, 17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J, Irvine.
• Gay & Lesbian National Hotline: (888) 843-4564, Monday-Friday 1-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Laguna Beach Community Clinic: (949) 494-0761, 362 Third St., Laguna Beach.
• Shanti Orange County: (949) 452-0888, 22722 Lambert St., Ste 1712, Lake Forest.
• The Center/Orange County: (714) 534-0862, 12752 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 106, Garden Grove.
• Youth Drop-In Center, operating hours: 3-6 p.m., Tues., Wed., Thurs., ages 13-17,
(714) 590-3140
• Brad Brafford Wellness Center/The Center O.C.: 12752 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove. Individual, couples and family counseling on a sliding scale. HIV testing and HIV counseling at no cost. (714) 534-0862.
MPowerOC (The O.C.’s Premier 18-29yr. old Gay/Bi Men’s Social Group), (714) 327-0279 and (714) 327-0273, 3303 Harbor Blvd., Suite B-6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
• O.C. Cornerstone Outreach/Lake Forest (949)305-4307; Offers various services and groups LGBT community. 22722 Lambert St., Suite 1712, Lake Forest
• Orange County Transgender Coalition: Uniting the transgender community in Orange County. www.octcca.org
• The Center/Long Beach: (562) 434-4455, 2017 E. 4th St., Long Beach.
• Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project: Miguel Bujanda, Gay Mens’ Program Coordinator. 9200 Columa Rd., Suite 104, Whittier. (562) 698-3850, ext. 13
• The Center/Los Angeles: (323) 993-7400, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles.
• The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, (323) 860-7302.
• Jeff Griffith Youth Center, 7051 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 993-7501.
• The Center/South Bay: 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, (310) 328-6550. www.southbaycenter.org.
• Trevor Hotline 24-hour suicide prevention hotline for gay, lesbian, and questioning youth, (800) 850-8078.
• Palm Springs Gay Rodeo Association; 4741 E. Palm Canyon Drive, #C-147, Palm Springs, CA 92264; (760) 328-2019, www.PalmSpringsRodeo.org.
Monday
• 20-Something Rap Group, 7-8 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 434-4455, ext. 230
• Fifth Monday Open Forum. Meet new friends, share the camaraderie of other LGBT and supportive people. 7–10 p.m. South Bay Center.*
• Gay Al-Anon meeting, 8-9:30 p.m., St.
Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, contact Bob B. at (714) 558-7858
• The Gay & Lesbian Newsmagazine for Long Beach & Signal Hill, 7 p.m., CVI Cable Channel 65
• Gay & Lesbian AA Step/Book Study, 7-8 p.m., The Center L.B.,* (562) 434-2492
• Hetero HIV+ group, 5-6:30 p.m., Shanti O.C.* (Call for details)
•Positive Friends, a support group for HIV-positive persons only, 7:30-9 p.m., ASF*
• Smart Recovery, 7-8:30 p.m., Congregation BNai Tzedek, 9669 Talbert Ave., Room # 6 Fountain Valley, (909) 273-1975
• South Bay Men’s Group. (Second and fourth Mon. except holidays) A safe and welcoming environment for gay men. 7 – 9 p.m. South Bay Center*
• South Bay Center Women’s Group. (First and third Mon. except holidays), A safe and welcoming environment for lesbians. 7 – 9 p.m., South Bay Center.*
• Women’s Focus, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Center OC*
• Free Yoga Class, 7-8:30pm, MPowerOC, (714) 327-0273
Tuesday
• Communidad Group, St. Matthew’s Church, 1st Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., 672 Temple Ave., Long Beach
• Gay and Lesbian Police Chief’s Advisory Group, 1st Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., The Center LB*
• Mindful Living Too, a support and therapy group for HIV-positive individuals, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Call Scott Beardsley at (949) 809-5794 for more information. ASF*
• Imperial Court, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 8 p.m., The Center OC*
• Irvine Queers: UCI Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Union, 7-9 p.m., Gateway Commons, (949) 824-4260
• Lambda Society of the Associated Students of Fullerton College, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 3:30 p.m., Rm. 1023
• Lesbian Chat, 6:30-8 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 434-7584
• Lesbian Support Group, CSUF, 7 p.m., (714) 773-2067
• Long Beach Poz Peers, a social support group, Check us out at www.lbpozpeers.com.
• Orange Coast College Pride Club, 5-7 p.m., Counseling and Admissions, Room 110-111
• Positive Focus, 7:30 p.m., open to anyone HIV+, Drop-in, the Center O.C., Room 103, (714) 534-0862, ext. 308.*
• “Prayer & Praise,” 7 p.m., Holy Spirit Fellowship, Long Beach, (562) 428-5037
• San Diego North County Gay & Lesbian Association, 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad, (619) 945-2478
• Sexual Compulsives Anonymous, 8 p.m., MCC Church-Christ Chapel, 720 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, (714) 835-0722
• South Coast Chorale rehearsal, 7 p.m., (562) 439-6919
• Transgender support group, Hermosa Y Protegida, for the Latino/a community, 4th Tuesday of each month, contact Alfonso, The Center O.C.*
• Women of 40 Plus, 6-8 p.m., The Center LB,* (714) 405-4965
• Coming Out Group, 7-8pm, MPowerOC, (714) 327-0279
Wednesday
• Adult Children of Alcoholics/ dysfunctional family meeting, 7 p.m., Laguna Hills, (714) 549-5733
• AIDS: Families & Friends Support Group, 1st Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., Garden Grove Medical Plaza Classroom, (714) 534-AIDS
• Bisexual Social Chat, 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 434-4455, ext. 222
• BWMT, Coffee Night at Hot Java in LB, 7:30 p.m. www.bwmtsc.org
• “Choices” group meeting for HIV-positive individuals dealing with substance abuse, 12:30 to 2 p.m., ASF*
• Coming Out Group, 7 p.m. The Center OC room 103. Contact Larissa at (714) 534-0862 x305.
• Evening Services, Christ Chapel of Laguna, 7 p.m., 22722 Lambert St., Suite 1712, Lake Forest, 949-376-2099.
• Gay Men’s AA Meeting, 8 p.m., The Oasis, 318 W. Ball Rd., Anaheim
• Gay Men’s Group-The Rising, 7–10 p.m., 12401 Slauson Ave. Unit G, Whittier. Gay/Bi Men in their 20s and 30s. www.myspace.com/therisinginla.
• Gay Square Dancing, Golden State Squares, 7-9:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 2555 Santiago Ave., Santa Ana, (714) 731-9033
• HIV-positive Group, at South Coast Medical Center, Laguna Beach. Call Shanti OC for details. Shanti O.C.*
• HIV-positive Group, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Call Shanti OC for details. Shanti O.C.*
• Laguna Outreach General Meeting, 2nd Wednesday of every other month, 7 p.m., Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Dr., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-4237
• Long Beach Community Business Network, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, call for directions, (562) 663-2755
• Legal Clinic (2nd & 4th), 8-9 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 434-4455
• Men’s 50 Plus HIV-Positive Support Group, 6:30 - 8 p.m. The Center OC room 103. Contact Jim (714) 534-0862 x308.
• MYTE (Ages 13-20), 2-5 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 434-4455, ext. 230
• OC Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 1st Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 161 S. Orange St., Orange, (714) 997-8047
• Palm Springs Gay Rodeo Association Membership Meeting, 2nd Wed. of each month, 7:30 p.m. at The Desert Pride Center in Palm Springs; www.PalmSpringsRodeo.org.
• PFLAG-South Orange County, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 24442 Moulton Pkwy. Laguna Hills, (949) 380-7035
• PFLAG-Long Beach, 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 241 Cedar Ave., Long Beach (562) 403-1234, www.lbpflag.org
• People Living with AIDS (by referral only), noon-1:30 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 597-2623
• Rainbow Night Teens, ages 13-17, 6:30-8 p.m., The Center O.C.*
• Rainbow Night Young Adults, ages 18-24, 8-9:30 p.m., The Center O.C.*
• The Rising-Gay & Bi Men’s Discussion Group, ages 20-40, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Christopher Wahl Center, 12401 Slauson Ave., Unit G, Whittier, (562) 698-3850, ext. 13
• S.A.G.E., 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30-9 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 434-4455, ext. 231
• South Bay Couple’s Group. (first and third Wednesday) A safe and welcoming environment for couples to meet and build friendships. 7 – 9 p.m., South Bay Center*
• Movie Night (1st Wednesday), Game Night (2nd Wednesday), Lounge Night (3rd Wednesday), Guy Talk (4th Wednesday) 7-9pm, MPowerOC, (714) 327-0273
Thursday
• Benefits Forum, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, ASF*
• Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educators Network Board Meeting, open to general members, 4th Thursday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., (714) 534-0862, ext. 368
• Gay and Bisexual Men’s Rap, 7:30-9 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 595-8077
• Growing the Authentic Self, 7 p.m., The Center OC, Room 103. Call prior to attending: (714) 534-0862, Ext. 316*
• Hermanas Unidas, Bienestar, 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 500 E. 4th St, Long Beach, (562) 531-9027
• HIV testing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away. The Center OC *
• HIV-positive Suppport Group, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Call Shanti OC for details. Shanti O.C.*
• The Kids Club and Parents Group, 3 p.m., ASF*
• Mark Katz Medical Update, sponsored by Being Alive/Long Beach,* 2:30 p.m., CVI Cable Channel 33
• Men’s HIV-positive drop-in support group, 5:30-7 p.m., HIV Mental Health Program, 1090 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, (562) 495-2330, ext.122
• Men’s Open Discussion Group, Gay, Bi and Curious Men. 7:30 p.m., 25+, Every Thursday, The Center O.C.*
• Open Door Ministries Home Group www.open-door-ministries.org. (562) 925-3533
• Out on Thursday, weekly luncheon for seniors, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., contact Perry Wiggins, The Center O.C.*
• PWA/PWARC Therapy Group, 7:30 p.m., ASF*, call for information, (949) 809-5790
• Trans-Forming, 6-7 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 434-4455, ext. 231
• Vote for Equality, phone bank, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Center O.C.*
• Core Group, 7-9pm, MpowerOC, (714) 327-0279 and (714) 327-2073
Friday
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., MCC-Santa Ana, (714) 491-0342
• Being Alive Support Group for Couples, 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., ASF,*
• Being Me/TS/TG Group, first & third Fridays, 7:30 p.m., The Center OC Brad Brafford Wellness Center* For more information, contact Cheryl Miller at beingme_oc@yahoo.com or visit www.octcca.org.
• Bereavement and Loss Group, 7 p.m. The Center OC room 103. Contact Larissa (714) 534-0862 x305 or Charles x312.
• Café Gaysian, 4th Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m., The Center OC*
• Coming Out Support Group, 7-9 p.m., The Center LB,* (626) 221-6686
• Intimate Recovery-Men’s AA, 7-8 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 624-4963
• Living With Loss, Group for grieving after the death of a loved one. 7 p.m., The Center OC, Room 103. Call prior to attending: (714) 534-0862, ext. 318.*
• Mindful Living, Group Therapy for HIV+ individuals, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., call Scott Beardsley at (949) 809-5794 for more information. ASF*
• “50 & Frisky” (Mature Men), 2nd Friday, 12:30 – 2 p.m. This is a special lunchtime social chat dedicated to the particular needs of gay/bisexual/curious men from the ages of 50 and up! This fun, topic-oriented, social get together provides a forum for men to talk about what’s going on in their lives and to make new friends. Pls. call to verify lunchtime site.The Center OC*
• Movie Night at the Center SB. Come by to meet friends and watch a movie. 7 – 10 p.m., The South Bay Center*
• Open Door Ministries Home Group www.open-door-ministries.org. (562) 925-3533
• Out Against War: LGBT & Friends Coalition for Peace and Justice antiwar vigil in Los Angeles at the corner of Santa Monica and San Vicente Blvds. in West Hollywood from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail oawla@hotmail.com.
Saturday
• Gay Comedy Traffic School (call for schedule), 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Center LB,* (562) 434-7584
• HIV testing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away. The Center OC *
• Pioneras 911, transgender support and prevention, 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month, 6-8 p.m., contact Alfonso, The Center O.C.*
• “Sabbath Celebration,” 6 p.m., Holy Spirit Fellowship, North Long Beach Christian Church, 1115 Market St., Long Beach, (562) 428-5037
• “Speak Out!” Toastmasters, 10:15 a.m. at Long Beach Pride, 1017 Obispo in Long Beach. (818) 973-2283
• Yoga, 1 p.m., 18+; $5. The Center O.C.*
Sunday
• Affirmation (LGBT Mormons), (661) 367-2421, www.affirmation.org.
• Church services, MCC-Santa Ana Christ Chapel, 720 N. Spurgeon at 10 a.m. www.christchapelmcc.org, (714) 835-0722
• Church services, Christ Chapel of Laguna, 10 a.m., held at 22722 Lambert St., Suite 1712, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 376-2099
• Church services, E3 Ministries, 10 a.m.at the Art Theatre, 2025 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, www.e3longbeach.org.
• Church services, First Congregational Church, 10 a.m., United Church of Christ, 241 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, (562) 436-2256
• Church Services, Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science, 9 & 11 a.m., 7641 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 596-0900
• Church Services, Irvine United Congregational Church, 8:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m., (949) 733-0220
• Church services, MCC-Christ Chapel, 10 a.m., 720 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, “Good News - Good Music,” (714) 835-0722
• Church services, Glory Tabernacle Christian Center, 10 a.m., at Jefferson Middle School, 750 Euclid Avenue (at 7th), Long Beach, (562) 981-6808 www.glorytabernacle.com
• Church services, Open Door Ministries, 10 a.m., Seaport Marina Hotel (Marina Room), 6400 PCH, Long Beach., (562) 925-3533, www.open-door-ministries.org
• Church services, Open Door Worship Center, Bellflower, 10:45 a.m., (562) 461-7114
• Church services, Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 10:30 a.m., 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa, (949) 646-4652
• Church services, Resurrection Beach MCC, 7 p.m., 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa, (949) 232-4230
• Church Services, St. George’s Episcopal, 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, (949) 837-4530
• Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educators Network general membership meeting, 1st Sunday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., (714) 534-0862, ext. 368 or (949) 515-8545
• Long Beach Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 3rd Sunday of each month, 7 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 6500 E. Stearns St., (562) 403-1234
• OC FTM transgender rap group, 4th Sunday of each month, 5 p.m., The Center OC*
• OC Popluck Club-An organization of gay-fathered families, meets the third Sunday of each month at a park in Irvine. E-mail Mark Seewall at MORZBETER@aol.com with Popluck in the subject line.
• Transgender Support Group—South Orange County meets 1st Sun. each month at 5 p.m. 30011 Ivy Glen Dr. Ste 206 in Laguna Niguel 92677. RSVP to Roxanne rcherry5@cox.net or (949) 228-2844.
(*) See phone number under GROUPS
FREE HIV Testing
• Free anonymous HIV testing, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 2:30-5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.- noon & 1-7 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.- noon, Laguna Beach Community Clinic, 362 3rd St., Laguna Beach, (949) 494-0761, ext. 145.
• Free RAPID HIV testing, every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Center OC, 12752 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 106, Garden Grove. Questions? Call Josie at (714) 534-3261, ext. 120. Results in 20 minutes. $5 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away.
• Free anonymous STD and HIV Testing will be available on: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. STD testing screens for Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Chlamydia. HIV testing is rapid. Appointments Necessary.The Center L.B*
• Free anonymous and/or confidential, rapid HIV testing, Walk-in hours: Monday - Wednesday: 3-8pm, Saturday: 12-5pm, Appt. only hours: Thursday: 3-7pm, MPowerOC, 3303 Harbor Blvd., Suite B-6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 327-0236