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.
Thursday, Aug 3 – 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/
Saturday,
Aug 5 – 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/
Wednesday,
Aug 9 – 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/
Friday,
Aug 11 – 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.
Thursday,
Aug 11 – GLBX After Hours Networking – 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Audi Fort
Lauderdale 1200 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. Join
the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce GLBX Council for our August
after-hours mixer and the official launch party for Artopia III! https://www.facebook.com/events/675383045949999/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A176807157504%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A176807157504%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D
Saturday, Aug 12 – Poverello 27th Annual Bowling to Fight Hunger – 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Saturday, August 12 at 12 PM - 4 PM. Sawgrass Lanes 8501 N University Dr, Tamarac, Florida 33321The 27th Annual Bowling to Fight Hunger will take place at Sawgrass Lanes on Saturday Aug 12th. We start at a later time this year with Registration from 12-1 and the event beginning at 1pm. Online registration starts March 1st. Presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/events/1897647723797620/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22bookmarks%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmarks_menu%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22dashboard_filter%5C%22%3A%5C%22upcoming%5C%22%7D%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_invitation%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22dashboard_filter%5C%22%3A%5C%22calendar%5C%22%7D%22%7D]%2C%22ref%22%3A46%7D
Saturday,
Aug 12 – 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/
Tuesday,
Aug 15 – GFLGLCC August Mixer– 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Salty
Bar inside Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort 1111 N. Ocean Dr. Hollywood,
FL 33019. Join us as Reyka Vodka presents the Aug Mixer for the GFLGLCC -
Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Complimentary
Reyka Vodka Drink. Complimentary for GFLGLCC Members. $10 for Future Members.
Parking: Self Parking at $3 Hourly or
$10 Valet (with validation up to 3 hours). http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/gflglcc-august-mixer-at-salty-bar-inside-margaritaville-hollywood-beach-resort-3347
Wednesday,
Aug 16 – 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
Sunday,
Aug 20 – Fiddler on the Roof Sing-Along – 5:00 pm. Congregation Etz Chaim: Pride
Center, 2038 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. Join us Sunday, August 20th
at 5 pm for the Sing-Along event of the season!Congregation Etz Chaim is
pleased to announce we are partnering once more with the Stonewall National
Museum and Archives; this time to bring you Fiddler on the Roof: The
Sing-Along!Come ready for a delicious dinner then sing along (!) with all your
friends to all your favorites as we watch this classic movie. Cost: CEC Members: $18 /
Non-Members: $25 (Dinner is
included in the admission price). We must have your paid RSVP by Friday, August
18th to save your seat! http://etzchaimflorida.org/2017/07/fiddler-on-the-roof-sing-along-82017/
Tuesday, Aug 22 – Broward House and Our Fund Foundation
Cornerstone Fund Kick-off – 6:00pm - 8:00 pm. BNY Mellon, 350 East Las
Olas Blvd. Suite 1400, Fort Lauderdale.
For nearly 30 years Broward House has provided housing as the cornerstone of
healing for those affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. Broward House recognizes that individuals are
more able to accept services and adhere to health care in a safe environment in
which a variety of needs are addressed which lead to expanding services to
include prevention, education, case management, collaborative medical care,
mental health and substance abuse treatment. A range of vital housing services
remain at the core of Broward House’s mission. Broward House has turned to Our
Fund Foundation as it launches The Broward House Cornerstone Fund – a capital
project fund that will be maintained and invested at Our Fund. Please RSVP to
Anthony Cedeño at ACedeno@Our-Fund.org or 954-565-1090.
Wednesday, Aug 23 – California Pizza Kitchen Dining Out
Fundraiser to Support Stonewall – 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. California Pizza
Kitchen2301 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mention Stonewall
National Museum & Archives when paying and California Pizza Kitchen will
donate 20% of proceeds to SNMA.
Monday,
Aug 28 – SAGE of South Florida Men's Night Out – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Rumors, 2426 Wilton Dr, Wilton
Manors, FL 33305. Every fourth Monday of the month, SAGE men meet at Tropics
for cocktails, dinner and lively conversation. Please Note: Men's Night Out has moved to Rumors on Wilton Drive
(across from Rosie's) http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/
Wednesday, Aug 30 – Chipotle Dining Out
Fundraiser to Support Stonewall – from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Chipotle 1736 N
Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Print or Pick up flyer at Stonewall
Library or Stonewall Gallery to show the cashier when you dine to make sure
that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Stonewall National Museum &
Archives. To Print Flyer, visit: http://www.stonewall-museum.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Chipoltle-flyer.jpg
Save
the Date:
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/
Saturday, September 23 – Artopia – Galleria At Fort Lauderdale. Please join the GLBX
as we showcase how Broward County’s professional and cultural communities unite
to celebrate our unique diversity that empowers our local economy to prosper. GENERAL
ADMISSION $100 (Special Performances, Interactive Artistic, Exhibits,
Complimentary Gourmet Food, Complimentary Adult Beverages)VIP ADMISSION $150
(Entrance One Hour in Advance, Exclusive VIP Reception, Performer/Artist Meet
and Greet, Exclusive Specialty Food, Exclusive Specialty Adult Beverages, Complimentary
Valet Parking) http://glbx.org
Sunday,
November 12 – The 2017 Equality
Florida Broward Gala
– The Panorama Ballroom at Pier 66. Celebrating 20 years of
Equality Florida!
Monday,
November 13 – Our Fund’s 7th Annual
LGBT Leadership Forum – 6:00pm. NSU Museum of Art
Horvitz Auditorium One East Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330. The theme
is: Florida’s LGBT Future. Our Fund Foundation is gathering a panel of
visionary leaders who understand the importance of coalition-buidling to
advance LGBT values statewide. Using lessons learned from Colorado in the early
2000s as progressives swept into power in that state, our panel will discuss
how Florida can position itself to experience a similar trend. Admission is
free. Invitations will be sent early October 2017
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