‘News’ Archives
Sacpress: Events June 16 – 18
Read Full Story: http://www.sacramentopress.com Thursday, June 17 11:30 a.m. The Cal-Nevada Methodist Church will have a rally for immigrant rights on the South Steps of the Capitol. Friday, June 18 6 - 9 p.m. The Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center will be having their Dyke March Experience [...]
B’nai Israel Hosts Senator Mark Leno
Rabbi Mona Alfi, senior rabbi of Sacramento’s Congregation B’nai Israel and Chaplain of the California State Senate, announced that California State Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) will speak on the topic “The Intersection of Judaism and Politics,” in the temple sanctuary on Tuesday [...]
New Outword On Stands
With this issue we usually focus on upcoming Pride events around the state or country, and we still did, but we also wanted to highlight the first recognized Harvey Milk day in California. Tom Ammiano, Mark Leno and Cleve Jones all converged on Sacramento for the "Milk and Cookies" event put on by [...]
SN&R Story on Wendy Rae Hill
Attitude adjustments: Can Sacramento’s Gay & Lesbian Center regain financial solvency and build community? It might be in a midlife crisis, but at least the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center didn’t drive off in a red sports car. After a very close call, the center—originally known as the [...]
Trans-spirituality meeting (May 31)
Please join us for the next Trans-spirituality meeting. Monday May 31 6-8pm at the LGBT Resource Center-UC Davis. Our topic: Inspiration and Renewal. What inspires you? What gives you strength? What reminds you of the joy of transition and what gives you solace when faced with fear, sorrow or [...]
Robert Hamm’s Benefit Sale May 22 & 23
Reminder that there is a Benefit Sale at the Gifted Gardener this weekend, and not only will I continue the 25% sale from last time, but will have selected items marked down to 30% to 50% off regular price. Also, I am clearing out veggies at 50% off. Several new items will be available for the [...]
Join the Sac Action Team
We are looking for energetic volunteers to spread the word throughout the community about Pride! You can help us hang Pride posters, sell Pride tickets, and activate the community to join us on June 19th on the Capitol Mall to celebrate our amazing and diverse Sacramento Queer community! Let's [...]
Pride Tickets Available Now
When you purchase your Sacramento Pride Ticket, you will qualify for $50 in free slot play at Jackson Rancheria! That's right. As long as you're a new signup for Dreamcatcher's Club, you get the free slot play. How do you get your ticket now? The easiest way is to purchase your tickets [...]
Sac Stonewall Releases Endorsements
The following candidates have been endorsed by the Sacramento Stonewall Membership for the June 8th Primary. This endorsement is a tribute to their unwavering dedication to Sacramento's LGBT and Democratic communities. You can also find this list on our website at www.sacstonewall.org/endorsements [...]
“BootCamp” Boot & Leathercare Workshop
Bootblacking is the art and science of caring for leather, most commonly leather boots, yet is more than just polishing a pair of boots: it can involve the cleaning, conditioning, dyeing and polishing of all leather items. Bootblacking is done by a myriad of people regardless of sexual orientation, [...]
Local Bartender Hosts Car-Dog Wash Fundraiser
Staff from Badlands and The Depot ask the community to join them on Saturday, May 15, for a community frundraising wash. "We will be washing dogs and cars from 9am to 3pm behind Badlands to raise money for the NorCal Aids Challenge which takes place next week May 20th thru the 24th 2010." The [...]
HIV/AIDS Still Affecting Sacramento
Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk Sunday, September 12, 2010 www.sacvalleyaidsrunwalk.org By Chuck Driggers and Julie Kennedy The Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk is preparing to have over 2,000 runners/walkers/volunteers supporting the cause of HIV/AIDS. As we get closer and closer to the day [...]
New Outword On Stands Now
In this issue, Outword's Arts and Entertainment editor, Chris Narloch, takes a close look at Lady Gaga's latest release, "The Fame Monster," as well as Ke$ha's "Animal" and La Roux's self titled release. Locally we take a look at some of the changes that have been going on at the Sacramento Gay [...]
Outword Day At Raging Waters (June 5)
Saturday, June 5, 2010 | Outword Day @ Raging Waters** | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. As part of this year's Sacramento Pride “Pride Month” celebration Outword Magazine will be hosting a very special day of fun in the sun - and water - at Raging Waters! Your admission ticket will grant you access to all [...]
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Trinity Cathedral, Capitol Ave @ 27th Street, Sacramento, CA. Email aidscandlelightmemorial.sac@gmail.com for more information. Entertainment by GP Bailey, Coffee and Cookies provided. Bring [...]
2010 Transgender Leadership Summit (May 14-17)
Transgender Summit weekend! If you haven't confirmed your attendance yet, you can still register online until Thursday, May 13 or register on-site Friday evening-Monday morning. The final workshop schedule for the Summit is now available--check it out at: [...]
Sacramento LGBT community “outted” through Ashburn Incident
The Ashburn "scandal" is still the talk of the political world and Sacramento's gay community finds ourselves again on a national stage. Here's some links to articles about the incident and it's aftermath. As its name spread through the national media this week, the midtown nightclub Faces was [...]
Stonewall Democrats Upcoming Events
3/8/10 & 4/12/10 Sacramento Stonewall Candidate Forum Series Continues March 8 California State Assembly District 5 California State Assembly District 9 April 12 City of Sacramento Council District 1 City of Sacramento Council District 5 Look for more details in upcoming [...]
EAN Moves Ahead With Harvey Milk Day Plans
Sacramento’s Harvey Milk Day Committee hosted the first organizational meeting at Hamburger Patties, Wednesday February 3. Approximately 24 volunteers, recruited from both inside the EAN organization and from the community, attended the meeting. Harvey Milk Day was enacted and signed into law [...]
SacCenter Asks For No Protests to Phelps’ Visit
As many of you know by now, a Kansas-based hate group, known as the Westboro Baptist Church, led by Fred Phelps and his family, is planning to demonstrate in Sacramento on Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6. Its targets will be area synagogues and Jewish organizations, two local high schools [...]
Lambda Players Face Money Meltdown
Twenty-one years ago Sacramento’s first Gay and Lesbian theatre, The Lambda Players, started performing Gay and Lesbian themed plays to fill the void that existed in the Sacramento Region. The Lambda Players Theatre needs $21,000.00 by March 1, 2010, or this part of Sacramento’s LGBT [...]
“Etc.” Closing Feb. 15
It was with mixed emotions Jeff & Abdon, the owners of ETC, the long time gay-owned card and novelty shop announced they are closing their doors Feb. 15 the 20th anniversary of opening the store. the pair own a home near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and will be opening a cafe in Punta de Mita located [...]
New Outword On Stands
The new issue of Outword Magazine is now available. The electronic version has been uploaded and can be read by just flipping through the pages online! Hello 2010! The first issue of Outword for the new year focuses on Health and Body. For most of us the new year is a "line in the sand" that we [...]
Save 15%: Buy Gift Certificates for Spring Plants Now
If you buy yourself or a friend a gift certificate for the spring plant sales before Dec. 30, I will add an extra 15% to the amount of the certificate. As examples: if you send $50, I will send you a GC for $57.50, send a hundred dollars and I’ll make your certificate for $115. You can order a [...]
