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.
Saturday,
July 1 – SAGE of South Florida
Monthly Luncheon – 12:30pm – 2:00pm at the Herb Skolnic Center in Pompano
Beach. Call (954) 634-7219 to reserve your space. http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Friday,
July 7 – SunServe Silver Serve Luncheon – 11:00am – 1:00pm
(Second Friday of the Month). ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale,
FL. Every Second Friday of the Month. SunServe is a model 501(c)(3) nonprofit
social service agency serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and
Questioning (LGBTQ) community in South Florida. We provide high quality,
compassionate, and progressive care for all, including those in financial need,
minorities, youth, seniors, families, and those with life-challenging physical
or emotional conditions. We also perform numerous education and outreach
projects. Kindly RSVP by calling 954.764.5150 ext. 114.
Saturday,
July 8 – Pride Center Bingo – Second Saturdays of Each Month. 6:30
p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors. Main
Hall, Schubert Building. Bingo; proceeds benefit The Pride Center. The cost is
$15.00 for the Bingo Package. There will be a concession stand open and
there is a 50/50 raffle. In general about $1100.00 in prizes are given out. http://www.pridecenterflorida.org/
Wednesday,
July 12 – Dolphin Democrats Meeting – Second Wednesday of Each
Month. 7:00pm. The Pride Center, 2040 A North Dixie Highway, Wilton
Manors, FL. 7:00 pm – Pizza and social. 7:30 pm – Meeting. “Further, it shall
be the mission of this organization to foster good will between gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members of the Democratic Party and the
community at large. We seek individual freedom in the framework of a just
society and political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by
all citizens.” http://www.dolphindems.org/
Thursday,
July 13 – Equality Means Business Luncheon – 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Sea Watch
6002 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308. Hear
what top companies in Florida know about the best practices of diversity and
inclusion in the workplace, and what the shifting environment of equality means
for your business. Registration is required. Panelists:
·
Jason Altmire, Senior Vice President for
Public Policy & Community Engagement for Florida Blue
·
Row Iliescu, South Florida Development
Director for Equality Florida
·
Andy Perrott, Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce Gay and Lesbian Business Xchange (GLBX) Chair
·
Donna M. Kimmel, Senior Vice President &
Chief People Officer at Citrix
·
Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith
District 49
Thursday,
July 13 – GLBX After Hours Networking – 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM The Pride
Center 2040 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305.Join the GLBX in
conjuction with The Pride Center at their July After Hours Networker - SCHOOL
SUPPLY DRIVE! The July event will be Sponsored by James Senior from Edward
Jones and Seasons 52. Being held at The Pride Center, 2040 N Dixie Hwy, Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33305 from 5:30-7:00pm. Come and support the GLBX and The Pride
Center by helping them with their School Supply Drive. Participate in the
raffles, Mix and mingle with a diverse group of like-minded business
individuals who want to meet you! Admission is complimentary (and includes 2
drink tickets). The GLBX is a council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce and can connect you and your business to a wide array of exciting
business, networking and career opportunities. Not to be missed! https://www.facebook.com/events/344273952660035/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%222%22%2C%22ref_dashboard_filter%22%3A%22upcoming%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22dashboard%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22main_list%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%7D
Tuesday,
July 18 – GFLGLCC July Mixer at Hunters Nightclub – 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Join us as Reyka
Vodka presents the July Mixer for the GFLGLCC - Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay
& Lesbian Chamber of Commerce at Hunters Nightclub. Complimentary Reyka
Vodka Drink. Cash Bar with Happy Hour Specials. Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres by
Beehive Kitchen.
https://gflglcc.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/3340
Wednesday,
July 19 – 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
Monday,
July 24 – SAGE of South Florida Men's Night Out – 5:30 pm at Tropics Piano Bar and Restaurant.
Every fourth Monday of the month, SAGE men meet at Tropics for cocktails,
dinner and lively conversation. http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Save
the Date:
August – GLLN Social Luncheon –
11:45am - 1:15pm. Timpano’s, 450 E Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301. Monthly luncheons are on the first Thursday of every month. The mission
for the gay & lesbian lawyers network is to provide a social network in
which gay, lesbian and gay friendly lawyers can develop their practices through
friendships, referral relationships and professional development. APPROVED FOR
ONE (1) CLE ETHICS CREDIT FOR THIS LUNCHEON. http://www.glln.org/events/
Wilton
Manors Art Expo – Held on the 3rd Saturday of each
month – 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. January through March, along the 1.1 mile Wilton
Drive, in the Wilton Manors Art and Entertainment District. A Showcase of local
artists, craftsmen, musicians, and businesses in the Arts & Entertainment
District and Dixie Village. This cultural experience brings a multitude of
visitors into our numerous unique galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants on
Wilton Drive and vicinity. http://www.wmae.org
September – GFLGLCC Quarterly Networking Luncheon – 11:30am - 1:30pm. TBD.
http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/
Sunday,
November 12 – The 2017 Equality
Florida Broward Gala
– The Panorama Ballroom at Pier 66. Celebrating 20 years of
Equality Florida!
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