July LGBT Events in Ft. Lauderdale

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. 

Sunday, June 30 – Celebrity Roast of AHF's Mark Martin and Broward House's Terry DeCarlo  – 7:00pm. The Manor, 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. Join us at the Manor as the community comes together to roast two of our own in a night that is sure to be hilarious (but not very pretty)!! Tickets are only $8 in advance ($10 at door) and this event is a benefit for the Rainbow Business Coalition, AHF, and Broward House. Tix can be obtained at AHF, the Manor, Broward House offices or by calling 954.522.4749 x 1222. Don't be left out on what promises to be fun, albeit probably bloody, night!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/395178890600938/

Tuesday, July 2 – Stonewall Book Discussion Group – 7pm. Stonewall National Museum & Archives,1300 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. They will discuss Blue's Bayou by David Lennon, one of his series of The Quarter Boy books. It is a mystery novel, the main character being a New Orleans detective who returns to his home town because of a death in the family and ends up having to solve a murder case. It is the sort of crime novel that has a little comedy that keeps it light and entertaining while still being suspenseful. https://www.facebook.com/events/570973056303128/

Wednesday, July 3 – City of Wilton Manors Equality Celebration – 6:00PM at City Hall, 2020 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.  Please join the City of Wilton Manors as we host an Equality Celebration. The event will highlight the significance of the Supreme Court’s historic ruling to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act and recognize the equality of same-sex marriages. Hundreds are expected to join in the joyous celebration, which will feature food, entertainment, and statements by local officials, including Mayor Gary Resnick and members of the City Commission, various City Boards and Committees and City employees. “As Wilton Manors has one of the largest gay and lesbian populations per capita in the nation, this decision will have significant consequences for thousands of our residents in Wilton Manors and our region and millions of people around the country – now and in the future.” – Gary Resnick, Mayor of Wilton Manors.
http://wiltonmanors.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=490

 

Saturday, July 6 – Pride Center Flea Market – 8:00am – 2:00pm. Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie HWY, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305. Looking for something special? Come to the Pride Center's Flea Market - every first Saturday of the month! www.pridecenterflorida.org

Tuesday, July 9 – Mack Mixer Fort Lauderdale – 6:30pm - 9:00pm. S3 @ Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach, 505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL. (Reduced Valet @ Viramar Street Entry). 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! For information, visit: http://mackplanet.com

Thursday, July 11  – Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Gay and Lesbian Business Xchange (GLBX) Business After Hours. – 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Pride Center at Equality Park, 2040 N Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL Broward County's premiere gay-friendly networking organization, maximizing our members business profitability. The GLBX Business After Hours receptions are a key element in creating and fostering these relationships. The GLBX meets either the second or the fourth Thursday of each month, depending on venue. http://www.ftlchamber.com/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=GLBX_home&category=GLBX

Wednesday, July 17 – The Equality Garden Club – The Equality Park Garden Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month except December.  It is a Gay and Straight friendly garden club with a variety of plant related events.  Meetings include a guest speaker with a horticultural topic, plant exchange, raffle table, and refreshments. For more info contact for Chuck Nicholls at canick@aol.com

Tuesday, July 30 – The Pride Center’s Fouders Circle Reception – 6:00 – 8:00pm. Exit 66 Beach House Lounge, Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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, August 3 – Paverello’s 23^rd Annual Bowling to Fight Hunger – 11:00am – 3:00pm. Sawgrass Lanes, 8501 North University Drive, Tamarac, FL. – Formerly, Poverello's bowlathon, Bowling to Fight Hunger is a high energy fun charity bowling event. Teams consist of 5 bowlers each. Register, form a team and start raising money to fight hunger. All proceeds to help Poverello carry out its mission of proving life-saving food and basic life essentials to those living with HIV / AIDS.  www.hungerfighter.org

Tuesday, August 6 – MACK POWER LUNCH – 11:30am – 1:30pm at Grille 401
401 E Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL. At the beginning of every Power Lunch we offer approx. 30 minutes to introduce yourself and chat with fellow attendees in a social setting. There may be a very brief presentation by an event sponsor to share insights and industry information. Then the rest of our time is enjoying lunch and breaking the ice to develop professional friendships with everyone around you.  $33.00, Advance Registration required: www.mackplanet.com

Thanks,

Lee Rubin

rubinlee@yahoo.com

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