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  L O C A L - E V E N T S – July 29 – August 1

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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****Triangle Black Pride Celebration - The four day event will include workshops/ seminars on Friday, July 30, 2010 and an expo on Saturday, July 31, 2010 and other events thru Aug. 1st. Friday’s events will include a LGBTQ Writer's Workshop and other topics.  For all events and details go to: www.triangleblackpride.org or email: info@triangleblackpride.org

 

**** 2010 CMF GRAND GALA - SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010
Raleigh Convention Center (S. McDowell & W. Cabarrus St. Corner Entrance)
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. - Program 9:00 p.m.
Emcee: WRAL News Anchor Pam Saulsby
Guest entertainers:
Purina Chow
The Crape Myrtle 30 Dancing Queens
The Legends House Cast

Music by: 
DJ Foxxy (Anthony Edwards) & DJ Joey (Shull)
Things to do and see:
The Names Project Foundation AIDS Memorial Quilt
Silent Auction 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets $30 in advance $40 at the door.

 

****Durham – Nationally known Natalie Merchant performs at Durham Performing Arts Center this Friday. August 30. See www.dpacnc.com for details and tickets.

 

****ACTION ALERT – AUGUST 10   11am to 2pm  The antigay and religious National Organization For Marriage is stopping in Raleigh during their Summer For Marriage Tour.  NOM is headed by the hateful Christian, and divorced and remarried hypocrite, Maggie Gallagher and once counted Mrs USA runner-up and sex tape star Carrie "Opposite Sex Marriage" Prejean as a spokesperson. We will greet them peacefully with a strong show of solidarity in support of marriage equality. This sort of religious intolerance cannot go unchallenged. According to their website, "The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect marriage and the faith communities that sustain it." This event is sponsored by the local Triangle Atheist, Agnostic, Freethinker, and Humanist Meetup group as well as The Triangle Freethought Society. I am contacting the local news media about this event. We will meet at 11AM - NC State Capitol, 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh. The bus is scheduled to stop from 12N-1PM. Here is the Facebook page where guests can RSVP.  Even if you cant make it please invite all of your friends. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=132425433461728

 

**** Equality NC Seeks Your Family Stories!  Equality NC, a statewide group dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, has started a new blog to collect family stories and photos, and wants YOU to be a part of it! This is a great way to give voice to LGBT and allied people from across North Carolina and show the diversity of our movement.  Email your story and family photo, or video link, to matthew@equalitync.org. You can view the blog at www.encfamilies.blogspot.com.

 

****Gay male couples transitioning to fatherhood needed for study.  Are you a gay male couple currently in the process of adoption or surrogacy for the first time? Or are you exploring options for becoming parents in the very near future? If so, you and your partner are invited to participate in a study on gay male couples becoming fathers. 
Please contact the researcher, Brian Brown, at 630-346-1490 or
bsb7809@thechicagoschool.edu for more information. 

 

****Announcement of a gay “yellow pages” for NC.  NCPridepages.com – A listing of GLBT friendly businesses in NC by category. www.ncpridepages.com

 

****Announcement -New LGBT bowling league on Wednesday start is September 8th, 2010. Time is 7:30 PM location will be AMF Pleasant Valley 5501 Commercial Ave Raleigh. Cost $15.00 per week, One time USBC sanction fee of $17.00.

If interested contact us @ trianglerainbowbowling@gmail.com   

 

****Volunteer for 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

 

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK

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****Raleigh - MOVIE NIGHT 
The Kids Are All Right - View Trailer
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at the Rialto – shows at 7 & 9:15pm

 

****Durham – Nationally known Natalie Merchant performs at Durham Performing Arts Center this Friday. August 30. See www.dpacnc.com for details and tickets.

 

****Triangle Black Pride Celebration - The four day event will include workshops/ seminars on Friday, July 30, 2010 and an expo on Saturday, July 31, 2010 and other events thru Aug. 1st. Friday’s events will include a LGBTQ Writer's Workshop and other topics.  For all events and details go to: www.triangleblackpride.org or email: info@triangleblackpride.org

 

**** 2010 CMF GRAND GALA - SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010
Raleigh Convention Center (S. McDowell & W. Cabarrus St. Corner Entrance)
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. - Program 9:00 p.m.
Emcee: WRAL News Anchor Pam Saulsby
Guest entertainers:
Purina Chow
The Crape Myrtle 30 Dancing Queens
The Legends House Cast

Music by: 
DJ Foxxy (Anthony Edwards) & DJ Joey (Shull)
Things to do and see:
The Names Project Foundation AIDS Memorial Quilt
Silent Auction 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets $30 in advance $40 at the door.

 

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Summary of other Activities this week

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Future Events

Nightclubs

On the Stage

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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****Raleigh - First Friday Art Walk featuring the work of Brandon Cordrey

Friday, August 6  6 to 9 PM

LGBT Center of Raleigh

316 W. Cabarrus St. Raleigh

****Durham - On Aug. 7, 2010, you can feel the energy of hundreds of thousands, as yogis across the country take to their mats and practice at the same time, from 9 to 10 a.m. Lululemon is hosting this amazing yoga event called Salutation Nation, where every one of its stores in North America is offering a... complimentary outdoor yoga class. Take your asana outside. Let's get together to practice yoga as one community. Salutation Nation is the opportunity to bring your practice outside the studio by joining friends, teachers, neighbors and strangers for an hour of connection. Duke Gardens Visitor Center(in rear of building)

 

****Raleigh - Facebook Fan Page Party

Sunday, August 8  4 to 7 PM

Free to all Facebook Fans - $5 for future fans

Humble Pie

317 S. Harrington St. Raleigh

 

****Durham - Durham's Gay Rights Pioneers

Sunday, August 8 at 3:00 pm
Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.

Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Mandy Carter about Durham's groundbreaking 1981 "Our Day Out" and the subsequent gay pride march in 1986. Panelists: Dannia Southerland, Steve Schewel and Allan Troxler. Free and open to the public. For more information call 560-0268 or visit www.durhamcountylibrary.org.

This program is part of Commemorating Courage, a three-event series in August that highlights individuals and groups who have challenged the status quo, worked against injustice, and have shown bravery in the face of adversity.

 

****Durham & Raleigh - Join the Triangle Gay Men's Chorus.  Open Auditions for new singers on August 10th in Raleigh and in Durham on the 17th and 24th. All men who love to sing are invited to join us for our Fall 2010 season. 

Email membership@tgmchorus.org for details.

 

 

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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 - www.clubsteelblue.com

STIR on Sunday at East End Martini Bar - www.myspace.com/StirEastEnd

WAREHOUSE 29 - www.w29.com (Greensboro)

 

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ON THE STAGE

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Durham – Durham Performing Arts Center – www.dpacnc.com

 

 

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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

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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****Latina/o Services Coordinator

The Latina/o Services Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of services that the center provides to Spanish Speaking clients.  This position works closely with the Director of Programs and Crisis Response Coordinator to provide crisis intervention services to Spanish-speakers. Candidates should have experience working to provide outreach and education to marginalized populations, survivors of sexual violence, providing crisis intervention, and demonstrate cultural awareness, sensitivity and competency. Candidate must be bilingual in English and Spanish. Minimum requirements: B.A. in human services or other related field, experience with sexual assault services or related field. To apply: Send a cover letter, resume and three references to LSC Search Committee, OCRCC, P.O. Box 4722, Chapel Hill, NC, 27515 or through email to Rachel@ocrcc.org. Review of applications will continue until position is filled. The full job description can be found at: http://www.ocrcc.org/jobs.html

 

****Community Education Assistant

The Community Education Assistant position works closely with the Rape Prevention Education Coordinator and theCommunity Education Specialist to provide educational programming to children and adolescents within the public school systems. This position is temporary, starting September 7th, 2010 and running until May 15th, 2011. It is part time, averaging 20-25 hours per week at $12.00 per hour. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to OCRCC / CEA Position, PO Box 4722, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 or through email tochudelson@ocrcc.org. The full job description can be found at: http://www.ocrcc.org/jobs.html

 

****Know of a job for our community. Send details.

 

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GAY FRIENDLY BUSINESSES IN THE TRIANGLE / SPECIAL SALES

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**** Durham - SOMERHILL GALLERY SUMMER CRAFT SALE – Art Glass, Jewelry, Goblets, Bowls and Trays, Accessories, Ceramics, Tableware, Lacquer Boxes, Neckties, Pottery and MORE at large discounts!  The Venable Center, 303 South Roxboro St., 919.688.8868   www.somerhill.com

**** Durham - Vert & Vogue Bonnes Vacances  SALE - NOW THRU SATURDAY the 31st. All sale items now 50% OFF! Select Loomstate and AG jeans, Cydwoq and Simple shoes (including size 5's and 11's), Matt & Nat men's bags and Stewart + Brown tops and dresses. We're making room for our fab Fall collection - super stylin new lines for our ladies and gents coming in August! Oh yeah.

Vert & Vogue , South building Brightleaf Square, 905 West Main St., ste. 24-b

 

See a listing of businesses and services on our website:

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

 

Or our new yellow pages for the GLBT community:  www.ncpridepages.com 

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GAY ROOMATES and GLBT HOUSES FOR RENT

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****Room For Rent 5 Minutes From Duke
Quiet, professional happy GWM Duke employee looking for a student or professional to share a happy gay 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.  You must be dog friendly as I have a lovable happy gay mini Dachshund. No other animals allowed.  Room has some furniture.  Available August 1, 2010.  $400/mo. includes utilities.  If you are interested, contact me at slipstream74@gmail.com or 919-451-7735. (Aug)

****Room for rent in house located near Brier Creek in Durham. Great location currently occupied by 2 single working professionals looking for the same in a roommate. Room size has options and it can be furnished or you can furnish it yourself. 1/3 of utilities, cable, wireless Internet and washer and dryer. Must be open minded, like animals, non-smoker. Pet may be considered depending on the pet. It has a fenced in back yard, wraparound porch and there is a swimming pool in the neighborhood. Rent depends on the room you choose so non-furnished smaller room $350 + utilities (1/3) larger room $450 + utilities (1/3). Call 910-585-2257 for more info. (July)

 

****Seeking one or two gay roommates - private rooms (beds needed), private bath until two renters may come.  $400 each renter, all inclusive.  Nice Cary private home.  Nice amenities, washer-dryer, Wi-Fi, basic cable, all utilities inclusive.  Month's rent due beginning of month.  Owner is nice gay male.  Prefer most entertaining take place outside the house.  Open to all ages, occupations, but need renters to appreciate having a nice place to live and to enjoy the privacy of home when not out in the world.  write cradaddie@hotmail.com or call 919-270-0847.  Location Cary Parkway/Bond Lake Drive (July)

 

****3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, In Hedingham off Newbern Ave. Professional and must like dogs. $500 plus utilities. If interested please contact me at ginalwyman@gmail.com  (July)

 

****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

****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 - LGBT Center of Raleigh Games Night first and third Fridays of the month 7:30 PM - Come join us for Games Night, an LGBTQA game-playing, social group meeting  in Raleigh and Durham . Visit http://www.tcworks.org/games-night.html for more information.

 

**** Chapel Hill - 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

 

**** Durham - LGBT Al Anon Meeting every Friday 6:30 PM,

at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd.,
This is the weekly LGBT meeting of Al Anon.  Every Friday, for general Al Anon information in the Triangle call the hotline at (919) 713-1516.

 

 

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

 

**** Raleigh - 11th Step Prayer & Meditation Sex Addicts Anonymous

Type: Mixed/Closed Location: Fairmont Methodist Church, Education

Building (Park in lot at 2515 Clark Ave. 9:00 AM, 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 - HealthWorks, a program of the LGBT Center of Raleigh, 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. Check the group for ongoing details. Visit the LGBT Center of Raleigh programming page at www.tcworks.org to learn more about the group.

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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.  Our NEW Web address is: www.meetup.com/rdu-pt

 

**** Triad Gender Association (TGA): Located in Greensboro NC we provide
support and social networking for crossdressers, genderqueer, transgender,
transsexual, questioning and allies. Meetings are held monthly, on the 2ed
Saturday, from 7pm - 11pm (with doors opening at 6:30pm)... More information
can be found at http://www.triadgender.org/
 

**** 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 - Raleigh PFLAG Support Group 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Community United Church of Christ, 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh.  Call 929-0192 or visit www.communityucc.org for directions

 

**** 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/

 

****Raleigh Lesbian Reading Group

The Lesbian Reading group would love for you to come and meet people like 

yourself while enjoying a great discussion.  For more information please check out 

the meetup group.  http://www.meetup.com/The-Raleigh-Lesbian-Reading-Group/.

 

**** 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.

 

**** 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/

 

****Chapel Hill - 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.

 

****Chapel Hill - 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

 

****Chapel Hill – Unity Center of Peace Church. . The mission of Unity Center of Peace Church is to establish a safe space and community for all of us to honor our likenesses and differences as expressions of Divine Love.  All are welcome. Sunday service11a-12:30p. Reverend Bruce Milne. 8800 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC  (919) 968-1854 http://www.unitychapelhill.org/ 

 

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

reconciling church in the Carolinas. Located at 304 East Trinity.  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.

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.

 

****Durham - Sanctuary UMC at Lakewood is a newly established reconciling & inclusive United Methodist Community of Faith. 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.

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

 

****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

 

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

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

 

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

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

Affirming Catholic Church.

 

****Raleigh - Community United Church of Christ

We welcome people of every race, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and economic condition. No matter where you are on your journey, you are welcome here! 814 Dixie Trail, (919) 787-6422 www.communityucc.org

 

****Raleigh - Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Ave.

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

 

 

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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

 

****Notice of upcoming services for Yavneh: A Jewish Renewal
Community.  Our next Kabbalat Shabbat service will be on Friday, July 30,
7:45 pm, meeting at West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, 27 Horne Street,
Raleigh, 27607.  For more information or to be added to our weekly update
email list, please contact Rabbi Raachel Jurovics,
rabbi@yavneh-raleigh.org.  We expect our website, yavneh-raleigh.org, to go
live by the end of July.

 

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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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****The LGBT Center of Raleigh, 316 W. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, NC 27601 has as its mission to strengthen individual and community development through social and educational activities; to facilitate the incubation of supportive services and groups; and to identify needs and advocate for resources benefiting the diverse population of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual people, their friends and supporters within and beyond central North Carolina. Web site: lgbtcenterofraleigh.com, phone 919-832-4484, email lgbtcenterofraleigh@gmail.com

 

**** TASA (Triangle Area Softball Association) is a not for profit LGBT and LGBT Friendly Coed Softball League. Our Fall Season is set to start on August 29th. Our games are mostly played on Sundays at Valley Springs Park in Durham . All skill levels are welcome. In addition to softball we host various social events throughout the year as well. If you are interested in joining our league please visit our website at www.trianglesoftball.com or you can email us at info@trianglesoftball.com.

 

**** Shades of Pride invites you to become part of history by attending the First-Ever Triangle Black Pride - July 29-August 1, 2010. The four-day event will be held at locations throughout the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC area. The purpose of the event and Shades of Pride’s mission is to celebrate and honor the diversity of the African American LGBTQ community in the Triangle area through events open to all! Book your room at our Host Hotel on our website at www.triangleblackpride.org

 

**** 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

 

**** 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

No blood, no needles

Results in 20 minutes

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

Hill ]

 

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MY FAV GAY WI FI SPOTS

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****The Madhatter Café at the corner of Main/Broad St. Durham

****The View at Legends, and the Capital Corral are now wifi.

****Center of Carrboro (entire city area in downtown)

****Open Eye Café in Carrboro

 

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