On this
Blog, I will post a highlight of some of the LGBT non-profit and political
Events that are going on in Ft. Lauderdale each month, so folks who want to
attend can put them on their Calendars. With that in mind, here are the
events I want to highlight for November:
Saturday,
November 3 – Men's Night Out Pool/Charity for Smart Ride "Let's Roll
Bitches" & Most Skimpiest/Sexiest SUPER HERO Contest 12:00pm - 6:00pm - Bootlegger 3003 NE
32nd Ave RAISING MONEY for "Smart Ride" and the bikers for
"Let's Roll Bitches" Team # 992 http://thesmartride.org/
Saturday,
November 3 – Last Call for Early Voting at Village Pub Wilton Manors - 2:00pm. Equality for LGBT Americans
is on the line this election! LGBT community leaders invite you to bring your
friends to meet the candidates and hear from special guest speakers. We will
then walk to Wilton Manors City to cast a ballot on the last day of early vote.
Early voting ends on Saturday, November 3rd at 7pm.To learn of early voting
locations, visit: www.browardsoe.org
Monday, November 5 – Wilton Manor’s
Taste of the Island -
6pm - 9pm - Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve, 1937 Wilton Drive,
Wilton Manors, 33305. Wilton Manors Taste of the Island is an evening of food
and libation featuring more than 50 area restaurants and drinking
establishments. Taste of the Island is a rain or shine event. Benefiting:
Friends of the Wilton Manors Library, Kiwanis International, Wilton Manors
Historical Society, Wilton Manors Development Alliance. Tickets: http://www.tasteoftheisland.org
Tuesday,
November 6 – Election Day
- Before you head to the polls on Tuesday, take a look at the Equality Florida
Voter's Guide to see which candidates are the most LGBT friendly. Here is the link: www.eqflpac.org
Wednesday, November 7 – Estate, Financial and Gift Planning
for the LGBT Community presented by The Pride Center and Our Fund - 6:00pm - 7:00pm. The Pride Center
2040 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL. Wine and light hors d'oeuveres to
follow.
Thursday,
November 8, 2012 – Codebreaker/Story of Alan Turing Movie
Premiere - 7:30 at the
AMC Coral Ridge 10 at 3401 N.E. 26th Ave. Amazing film about Alan Turing, a
largely unknown gay hero. He is known as the father of the computer and
artificial intelligence. He also helped to crack the German Naval Enigma Code
to help win WWII. Instead of being celebrated, he was prosecuted. A portion of
the proceeds will benefit SunServe. Here is a link for the tickets: http://tickets.todpix.com/codebreaker/ft-lauderdale/
Thursday,
November 8, 2012 – Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Gay and Lesbian Business
Xchange (GLBX) After Hours
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Greater Fort Lauderdale
Chamber of Commerce Members and Guests are invited to join us at our next GLBX
After Hours event! http://www.ftlchamber.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=GLBX_home&category=GLBX
Friday,
November 9, 2012 – SMART Ride Spaghetti Dinner for Riders & Crew - 6:30pm - 8:00pm The Pride Center 2040
N. Dixie HWY, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. Join your fellow riders & crew
for a FREE carb-loading spaghetti dinner to kick off the final weekend of
training before the SMART Ride! Free to Riders/Crew, $10 suggested donation (to
the SMART Ride) for all others. Catering provided by Stork's and sponsored in
part by Lyons, Snyder & Collin, CDTC, and The Pride Center. Be sure to RSVP
to RSVP@PrideCenterFlorida.org by Nov 5th.
Saturday, November 10 – Pride Center Bingo -
6:30pm - 10:00pm. The Pride Center 2040 N. Dixie HWY, Bldg A, Main Hall,
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. Join us for a GAY old time at our very popular
and always fun BINGO! Fee: $15.00 with proceeds benefiting the Pride Center!
Some months are themed! To find out more: www.pridecenterflorida.org
Sunday, November 11, 2012 – Equality Florida's 10th Annual
Broward Gala - 5:00pm -
7:30pm - You are cordially invited to join us for this wonderful event that
includes drinks, delicious hors d'oevres, an exciting program, including a
special address by Equality Florida Executive Director Nadine Smith, and an
exclusive viewing of the Warhol Exhibit: Warhol and Cars - American Icons. Join
us in celebrating our 2012 Voice for Equality Honoree, Sue Gunzburger - Broward
County Commissioner! Tickets are $125.00. Sponsorship opportunities begin at
$500.00. To register online go to: www.eqfl.org/browardgala
Monday, November 12, 2012 – Our Fund’s Second Annual National
LGBT Leadership Forum -
It's a fact that the November elections will have an impact on the future of
equality for all LGBT Americans. It's
not just the Presidential election but also local and statewide elections and
same-sex marriage initiatives on the ballot in four states. The federal
challenges to California's Prop 8 and DOMA only adds to the argument that
collaboration between leaders working to achieve full equality is a requirement
we cannot afford to ignore. Six days after election day, Our Fund will be
hosting their second annual LGBT Leadership Forum focused on the effect of the
upcoming election on our quest for equality.
We are honored to have five nationally recognized LGBT leaders come to
South Florida for what promises to be a lively and informative discussion. Whatever happens on election day, this Forum
will give us a sneak preview on how organizations will work together towards a
goal we must reach. There is no charge for admission. Details are noted below and you can register
to attend at: www.our-fund.org/Forum/registration.html
Tuesday, November 13 – Mack Mixer Fort
Lauderdale – 6:30pm –
9:00pm. Thasos Greek Taverna - 33330 East Oakland park Blvd - Ft. Lauderdale. Fun,
yet professional, cocktail socials in Fort Lauderdale. There’s no doubt MACK
continues to redesign how business people create new relationships and
establish friendships - regardless of sexuality. MACK aims to be the most
reliable business and social network for the Gay and Lesbian Community of South
Florida. Join their mailing list, register for a lunch, swing by one of the
mixers, but most important - bring your friends! Everyone is welcome. MACK is
less about orientation and all about discovering untapped opportunities! http://mackplanet.com
Friday, November 16 - Sunday, November
18, 2012 – Smart Ride 9 - Miami
to Key West - The
SMART Ride began as a dream to create a bicycle event where 100% of pledges
raised could go back to the communities to be used for direct services. That
was over eight years ago, and so far $3.3 million dollars have been raised.
100% has been given back to the communities we serve to assist with direct services
for individuals infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. http://thesmartride.org
Saturday, November 17, 2012 – Stonewall National Museum &
Archives, Stonewall Stars: Turning the Tide Gala - 7:00pm -11:00pm. The Manor Complex
on Wilton Drive - Get ready for the most glamorous event of the season -
Stonewall Stars: to benefit the museums programming and library services, so we
appreciate our Stonewall Stars who make our efforts possible. This year, the
Gala celebrates marriage equality. David Bernard, CBS4 News’ Chief
Meteorologist, will host Stonewall’s benefit at The Manor, where attendees will
receive star treatment with dancing, cocktails and dinner. The gourmet menu
includes salad, selection of three delectable entrees and scrumptious dessert
canopies.
Friday, November 23 – Leather Masked
Ball - 9:00pm - 4:00am. Boom, 2232 Wilton
Drive, Wilton Manors, Fl. Produced by the Leather Men's Brotherhood to provides
grants to: Pridelines Youth Services, Miami FL, SmartRide, Ft Lauderdale FL,
and Leather Archives and Museum, Chicago, IL. General Admission: $40 Presale,
$45 at Door, $60 VIP Presale, $65 at door. VIP includes Appetizers, Drinks and
Demos from 8 -11. Tickets available at Leatherworks (Main Store and at the
Ramrod), Gaymart, Torpixx Video. http://www.leathermaskedball.org
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 – Galleria Men of Style - 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Galleria Mall 2414
E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Eat, drink and shop all for a good cause.
Plus, see if Roger on the runway is a Super Model or Runway Roadkill. Open Bar.
Food stations by local restaurants. Shopping discounts at Galleria stores. The
link to register is at: http://www.facebook.com/MenofStyle2011
Wednesday, November 28th – Pride Center Founder's Circle
Reception - 6:00pm -
8:00pm. Gallery One, A Doubletree Suites by Hilton 2670 East Sunrise Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL. Guests are encouraged to donate an unwrapped new Children's
toy for the Center's annual toy drive or school supplies to be donated to the
Broward Education Foundation. The
Founder's Circle are individuals who make a monthly gift of $100 to the Pride
Center. If you are interested in attending the event to see what it is all
about, just email me at rubinlee@yahoo.com
and I will put you on the Guest list. There is no commitment to become a
Founder, just a chance to meet folks and hear about the great work the Pride
Center is doing.
Save the Date:
Saturday, January 19th –
Pride Center’s Evening in Paradise – 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Historic Richardson House, 1937 Wilton
Drive, Wilton Manors, 33305. This will be the second year for this event, which
benefits the Wilton Manors based Pride Center of South Florida. It is the Pride
Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. The event will feature an open bar,
food, a silent auction, and music & entertainment.
Thanks,
Lee Rubin
rubinlee@yahoo.com
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