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.
Tuesday, Oct. 2 – GLBX Inaugural
Business Community Ally – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. by Pier
Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina (2301 SE 17 Street Fort Lauderdale. This new
recognition event with six award categories will showcase individuals along
with business and government entities that are successfully doing business with
the LGBT+ community, defining and implementing diversity and inclusion policies
and supporting worthy related causes. This year’s category winners are:
Business Ally (Citrix), Business Leader (Susan Renneisen/Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino), Impact (Ilene Berliner & Mark Ketcham), Advocate (City
of Wilton Manors), Legacy (Steve Rothaus) and Visionary (Greater Fort
Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau). Tickets for the GLBX BCA Awards
at the Pier Top Restaurant at the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina are $45 for
members and $55 for non-members and can be purchased at www.ftlchamber.com/bca
Thursday, Oct 4 – GLLN Social
Luncheon – 11:45am
- 1:15pm. Timpano Chophouse 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. www.glln.org/events
Saturday, Oct 6 – 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/
Saturday, Oct. 6 – 22nd Annual
National LGBTQ Task Force Gala Miami – 6:00pm - Midnight. Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441
Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140. The National LGBTQ Task Force Gala – Miami
is an important South Florida tradition. It allows the LGBTQ community and its
supporters to honor our heroes, while at the same time providing a vital source
of funding for the community on both the local and national levels. The event
is produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force, the oldest national organization
dedicated to achieving equality for LGBTQ people, and also benefits dozens of
organizations serving the Miami-Dade LGBTQ community. The National LGBTQ Task
Force is proud to announce longtime South Florida activists and philanthropists
Charles Million and Tim Nardi will receive the 2018 Eddy McIntyre Community
Service Award. The evening features a cocktail reception, a sit-down dinner, a
silent auction, an awards ceremony, and dancing. Tickets are $450 per person. http://thetaskforcegala.org/
Sunday, Oct. 7 – Broward House 30th
Anniversary Grand Brunch – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Riverside Hotel 620 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort
Lauderdale, FL, 33301. Tickets: $50. https://browardhouse.org/events/upcoming-events/30-year-anniversary-grand-brunch
Wednesday, Oct. 10 – 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.” www.dolphindems.org
Thursday, Oct. 11 – A Taste of
History – 6:00 pm –
9:00 pm. Historic Stranahan House Museum335 SE 6thAve., Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301. Join Stonewall National Museum & Archives on National Coming Out Day
during LGBTQ History Month at the historic Stranahan House. Guests will enjoy
tastings from local restaurants including Kilwins, New York Grilled Cheese,
SideCar Kitchen, open bar, photo booth, raffles and more! Tickets $50 per
person. Get tickets:
https://www.stonewall-museum.org/shop/taste-of-history-ticket/
Friday, Oct. 12 – 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, Oct. 13 – 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/
Thursday, Oct. 16 – GFLGLCC Mixer – 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. W Fort
Lauderdale
401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Join us as Reyka Vodka Presents the July Mixer for the GFLGLCC - Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce. You'll enjoy:One Complimentary Reyka Vodka Drink. Cash Bar with Happy Hour Specials Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres. https://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com
401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Join us as Reyka Vodka Presents the July Mixer for the GFLGLCC - Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce. You'll enjoy:One Complimentary Reyka Vodka Drink. Cash Bar with Happy Hour Specials Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres. https://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com
Wednesday, Oct. 17 – Our Fund's The Howard Greenfield Memorial Lecture Series – Metro Lab at the FAU Tower in Fort Lauderdale, 111 E. Las Olas Blvd.CAMP! VAMP! TRAMP! Female Sexuality in Pop Culture and What Gay Men Make of It. Featuring: Barclay Barrios, Director, Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Jane Caputi, Ph.D., Professor, Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Communication and Multi-Media. Please call us at (954) 565-1090 if you have any questions
Sunday, Oct. 21 – The Dolphin Democrats 2018 Annual
Awards Gala – 6:00pm. The Venue
Ft. Lauderdale Crystal Ballroom 2345 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305.
HONORING: Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Dean J. Trantalis, Verna D Johnson, Ron
Mills, Michael Albetta, Emma Collum, The Pride Center, Women’s March - Broward
Chapter. Event Schedule:
5:00PM VIP Cocktail Hour (Only for VIP Ticket Holders)
6:00PM General Reception
6:30PM Sit-down Dinner & Program
TICKET
PRICE: General Admission $100 Cash Bar, VIP Admission $125 Includes Valet
Parking & Access to Cocktail Hour Special Entrance - Reserved Seating.
Tickets: https://www.dolphindems.org/events/annual-awards-gala/
Monday, Oct. 22 – 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/
Sunday, Oct. 28 – An Afternoon with
the Task Force –
4:00pm – 7:00pm. Please join us for an Afternoon with the Task Force
with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Executive Director Rea Carey will share
updates on the Task Force’s leadership in the resistance against the current
administration and how we will persevere to win lived equality for LGBTQ people
and their families. Located at the home At the home of Marc Martonrana and Don
D’Arminio in Wilton Manors. Address will be provided upon RSVP. If you are not
yet a donor to the Task Force, we hope you will consider becoming a supporter.
Tickets $50. Host Committee currently in formation. Please contact Cindy Tomm
at ctomm@thetaskforce.org or 973.809.2665 with any questions or if you would
like to join our Host Committee. To RSVP please visit us at
Save the Date:
Saturday, Nov 10 – Equality Florida
Broward Sponsor Private Reception
Sunday, Nov 11 – Equality Florida
Broward gala Pier 66
–
Tickets
$175. www.eqfl.org/browardgala
Saturday, Nov 24 – The Pet Project
Push Up For Pets –
1:00 PM. Hunter's Nightclub, 2232 Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. Join in
and get sponsored for the Push-Up event of the year Register for this event
today by calling (954) 568-5678. All Proceeds Benefit The Pet Project.
https://www.thepetprojectfl.org/calendar.html
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