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- Saturday, December 8th, 2012 Wildrose Screening for mammography, breast exams and paps.
- Saturday, June 23th, 14th Annual Rainbow Health Fair TBA, Seattle, WA. An overall health and well-being fair with community peer providers, including mammograms, breast exams and paps.
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+/- Arts
- Bent - To promote and encourage written and spoken word among LGBTIQ people and in our communities.
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- Diverse Harmony - Diverse Harmony is a musically creative social connection in the greater Seattle area designed to nurture friendships, promote musical abilities and provide a safe place where youth are accepted for who they are.Diverse Harmony Chorus Practices Tuesday's 6:30 - 9:00 Seattle First Baptist Church 1111 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 227-6215 /Diverse Harmony is a musically creative social connection in the greater Seattle area designed to nurture friendships, promote musical abilities and provide a safe place where youth are accepted for who they are. All levels of music experience are welcome. We will celebrate our diversity through music.
- Flying House Productions is home to two of largest community choruses in America: Seattle Men’s Chorus founded in 1979, which is also the largest gay men’s chorus in the world with over 300 singing members; and Seattle Women’s Chorus which made its premier on stage in 2002 and has quickly grown to over 200 singers. 206-388-1400
- NW Lesbian and Gay History Museum Project - Founded in 1994, NWLGHMP is an organization which researches, interprets and communicates the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the Pacific Northwest for the purposes of study, education and enjoyment. - Founded in 1994, NWLGHMP is an organization which researches, interprets and communicates the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the Pacific Northwest for the purposes of study, education and enjoyment.
- Rainbow City Band - Founded in April 1998, Rainbow City Band is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Washington. About 60 musicians belong to the band; we divide our musical year into concert (fall through mid-spring) and marching (mid-spring through summer) seasons. We also have a swing band, Purple Passion, that plays throughout the year.
- Seattle Lesbian and Gay Chorus - Founded in 1990 by 17 singers, the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Chorus has grown over the years from a small ensemble to a large professional group performing regularly in Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound area. The Seattle Lesbian and Gay Chorus celebrates the spirit of revolution and freedom with a lively program of folk, pop, Broadway, and traditional music from several different eras and from as far away as South Africa and Israel.
- Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus entertain, enlighten, unify and heal our audience and members, using the power of words and music to recognize the value of gay and straight people and their relationships.
- Seattle's Gay and Lesbian Communications and Leadership Program Open to All People. Freely Speaking Toastmasters is "open to everyone" and is created by and for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community of the Seattle area.
- Three Dollar Bill Cinema enriches, strengthens, and connects diverse communities by supporting queer film and by producing the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and other events.
- Three Dollar Bill Cinema is a nonprofit arts and education organization providing access to queer cinema, a forum for the exchange of ideas, and a venue for queer filmmakers to show their work.
+/- Auctions - Upcoming 2010 Dates - Details
- 2011 - Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 - 11th Annual Camp Ten Trees dinner and auction fundraiser.
- 4th Annual 'Bags & Bottles' Event / Mar 14,2010 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cost: $40.00 per person / The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave 98101
- Equal Rights Washington’s Fourth Annual Gala Saturday, March 6, 2010 W Hotel Great Room – Downtown Seattle, Cocktails & Silent Auction: 6:00 to 7:30 PM Seated Dinner, Live Auction & Entertainment: 7:30 to 10:00 PM After Party: 10pm to Late
- March 26, 2010 Three Dollar Bill Cinema 3rd Annual Dinner Auction
- Saturday, April 10th, 2010 will be the 10th Annual Camp Ten Trees dinner and auction fundraiser. Check back here for tickets and more information in December!
- World AIDS Day Benefit Luncheon; Dec 1 2009; important benefit event with emcee Joyce Taylor, KING 5 TN Co-Anchor; AIDS Service Award honoree Dr. Bob Wood, director of the HIV/AIDS Program for Public Health – Seattle & King County; and special guest speaker Kathi Goertzen, evening anchor for KOMO TV.
+/- Bars, Clubs, Dance Halls
- Century Ballroom 915 E Pine Street, 2nd floor Seattle WA 98122/
- Century Ballroom HaLo Location 500 E Pike Street, 2nd floor Seattle WA 98122/206-324-7263
- Chapel/1600 Melrose Ave at Pine Street/Seattle, WA
- Club Sur 2901 1st Ave (1st & Forest - SoDo District) 98134
- Crescent Crescent Lounge 1413 E. Olive Way, between 14th & 15th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 206-720-8188
- Cuff Complex/1122 E. Pike St/Seattle, WA 98122
- Lo Fi Performance Gallery / 429 Eastlake Avenue East /Seattle, WA/98109-5408/206-254-2824
- Motor Seattle/1950 1st Ave/Seattle, WA 98134/206-623-3230
- Neighbours/1509 Broadway Ave/Seattle, WA 98122/206-324-5358
- Purr/1518 11th Ave/Seattle, WA/206-325-3112
- Re-Bar/1114 Howell St/Seattle, WA 98101/206-233-9873
- Seattle Eagle/314 E Pike Street/Seattle, WA 98122/206-621-7591
- Swank/24437 Russell Rd/Kent, WA 98032/253-854-2110
- The Lobby Bar 916 East Pike /Seattle, WA 98122/206-328-6703
- Twisted Night Club in Everett/1212 California St/Everett, WA 98201/425-438-4111
- Victory Lounge/433 Eastlake Ave E/Seattle, WA 98109/206-382-4467
- War Room/722 East Pike St./Seattle, WA 98122/206-328-7666
- WildRose/1021 E Pike/Seattle, WA 98022/206-324-9210
+/- BookStores / Cafes / Coffee Houses /
- East West BookStore Seattle 6500 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 206-523-3726 1-800-587-6002
- Faire Gallery Cafe-Bar 1351 East Olive Way Seattle, WA 98102 / 206-652-0781 / Monday to Thursday, 10:00am – Midnight Friday, 10:00am – 1:00am Saturday, 10:00am – 1:00am Sunday, 10:00am – Midnight
- Laughing Ladies Bakery & Cafe 3916 148th St. SE, Suite 200 Mill Creek, WA 98012 / 425-337-2708. Located in the Esplanade Mall on the corner of Old Seattle Rd. & 148th, this facility houses our bakery and coffee roasting plant. The bakery produces freshly baked goods and breads on a daily basis that are sold in both our locations. The food/beverage menu is the same with some minor variations (this location does not serve Gelato or Beer or Wine). Art is also a center point at this location.
- Laughing Ladies Cafe 17551 15th Avenue Northeast Shoreline, WA 98155-3801 / 206-362-2026 / Sun - Thurs 7am - 8pm; Fri & Sat 7am - 7pm. Queer female owned and the goal of Laughing Ladies is to make people laugh, and the mission is to make people happy. We do this by serving up some of the best and most beautifully crafted coffee you will ever taste. Whether it is good wholesome food like a hearty sandwich, yummy baked good, or breakfast all day . Music, art, and comedy are the center point of the Cafe. The walls are lined with beautiful artwork, and the stage is filled with comedy or music, Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights, and some Sunday afternoons. Check Seattle Announcements Calendar.
- Third Place Books - Lake Forest Park - 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 206-366-3333 Monday thru Saturday 9am to 10pm Sunday - 9am to 8pm Last SUNDAYS 11am - 4 pm
- Third Place Books - Ravenna - 6504 20th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Monday - Thursday: 8am - 10pm Friday & Saturday: 8am - 11pm Sunday: 8am - 7pm
+/- Gender Neutral Restrooms
- A...What is this Gender Neutral Restrooms stuff?
- Amazing Thai Cafe (previously Pawinee) - 5210 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105-3627 (206) 528-0102 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: Not set or unsure.
- AMC Loews Theatres* - Alderwood Mall 16 - 18733 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA (888) 262-4386 - GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: $$$ must/should buy something. Directions: There are 2 locking genderfree or family restrooms, one on the left and one on the right side of the theater. Comment: Must have purchased a movie ticket to use the restrooms as they are behind the ticket line.
- Beth's Cafe - 7311 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98103-5356 (206) 782-5588 / GenderFree Accessible:Yes Availability:Not set or unsure Directions In the middle of the building, near the game machines.
- Bleu Bistro 202 Broadway E, Seattle (206) 329-3087 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: free access if you flirt with the employees. Directions: between American Apparel and Subway. Comment: 12pm-130am.
- Cafe Septieme - 214 Broadway E Seattle, WA 98102-5724 (206) 860-8858 / Gendered; Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: Back end of building. Restrooms are gendered, but are individual rooms (single-stall) and locking.
- Caffe Ladro*, Capitol Hill 435 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 267-0551/ Every Day 5:30am-10:00pm / Accessible: Yes. Bathroom Type: GenderFree. Availability : $$$ must/should buy something
- Caffe Vita - 1005 E Pike St Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 709-4440 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: sneak in if it's busy. Directions: On the first floor. Past the order counter in the back (you can see the "man|woman" sign from the front door). Comment: Single unisex bathroom, no key required.
- Caffeine Cafe - 1809 Minor Ave., Seattle, WA (206) 838-7441 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: Straight to the back and hang a left, two gender neutral, single occupancy bathrooms await! Comment: We're Trans owned and host a couple Trans events.
- Cedars Restaurant - 4759 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle (206) 527-4000 / Gendered; Accessible: No Availability: Not set or unsure Directions: Upper floor of building; corner of NE 50th St and Brooklyn Ave NE. Comment: One single-stall locking restroom for each gender.
- Cloud City Coffee in Maple Leaf (at the corner of 88th and Roosevelt) 8801 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 527-5552 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: $$$ must/should buy something. Directions: None provided. Comment: 6am-7pm summer, 6am-6pm winter, free wifi, great pastriesm, breakfast and lunch items, LGBTQ friendly.
- Columbia City Ale House - 4914 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118-1744 (206) 723-5123 / Gendered. Accessible: No Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: In the hallway just to the right of the short staircase which leads to the upper seating area.
- Da Vinci Cafe & Bakery - 10003 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98133-9137 / (206) 782-5735 / Gendered; Accessible: Yes Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions In back of cafe; single-seating restroom, locking door. Comment: Da Vinci's is a gluten-free cafe, with a ridiculously huge and delicious selection of baked goods (and soups!), all of which are safe for those of us who are allergic to wheat and/or gluten. Also has many items that are marked as egg, dairy, and/or soy.
- El Diablo Coffee Co - 1811 Queen Anne Ave N # 101 Seattle, WA 98109-2850 (206) 285-0693 / Accessible: No Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: Through the seating area on the main floor out the door to the outside in back, then around to the left. Comment: These may be accessable, but if so, it's not obvious how to get there.
- Grey Gallery 1512 11th Ave Seattle, WA 98122-3904 (206) 325-5204 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: sneak in if it's busy. Directions: On the first floor, beside the bar. Comment: Two gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms, one designated accessible. They also have a mean cheese platter.
- Hopvine Pub - 507 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 736-5009 / Gendered. Accessible: Yes. Availability: sneak in if it's busy. Directions: Head to the back, past the bar and booths to the rear tables, and turn right. Comment: Two gendered single-stall bathrooms. But you should go for the happy hour (5-7) and the artichoke dip. Staff is friendly, good beer on tap.
- Hugo House - 1634 11th Ave Seattle, WA 98122-2419 (206) 322-7030 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: Two gender neutral bathrooms - one facing the coffee counter and the other behind it. Comment: In Capitol Hill, Seattle's gay district and Hugo House is a landmark close to all the bars and action. You can get coffee at almost all times when its open and you just drop in a suggested donation of I think a $1.50.
- Juliano's - 1211 Pine St. Seattle, WA 98101-1931 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: $$$ must/should buy something. Directions: All the way in the back of the resturaunt. Comment: This place has the advantage of weird hours (open to 1:30 am or 3:00 am depending on the day), but due to it's size it's impossible to slip in and out unnoticed just to use the bathroom... Not that you'd want to though, once you smelled the pizza.
- Kaladi Brothers Coffee - 511 E Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 388-1700 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: Queerly gendered restroom. Two single stall locking restrooms labeled Kenneth and Barb, both drag queen barbie dolls. It is safe to use either restroom.
- Liberty - 517 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112-4512 (206) 323-9898 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: Not set or unsure.
- Lifelong Aids Alliance: Main Office - 1002 E Seneca St., Seattle, WA 98122-4203 (206) 328-8979 / GenderFree. Accessible: No. Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: The first door immediately down the hall at the Seneca Building, just past the front desk, ground floor. Mapquest will lose you; come up to it from Madison and the large signs will be more of a clue. It is the less obvious of the two Lifelong buildings on either side of the Copy Mart. Comment: There are two buildings at Lifelong and while both have bathrooms, I'm only certain of the one in the Seneca building. The building, which is the main client-focused building, is open from 8:30 to 5:00 every day. The staff and volunteers are all friendly and will never judge you; the volunteers are expected not to talk about anyone they work with or for.
- Local Color - 1606 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101-1529 (206) 728-1717 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: sneak in if it's busy. Directions: On the main road in Pike Place market, cross street Pine. Comment: Coffee shop with art for sale. Free wi-fi.
- Madison Park Deli - 4122 E Madison St., Seattle, WA (206) 328-2492 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: In the back of the room on the right. There are two single-stall/locking rooms with blackboard like doors. Sometimes an M and/or W will be written on them, but usually not.
- Monkey Grind Espresso Bar - 518 N 85th St., Seattle, WA 98103-3721 (206) 782-6100 / GenderFree; Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: In the Guinevere Apartments building (but has its own entrance). One genderfree restroom in back.
- Mr Spots Chai House - 5463 Leary Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107-4011 (206) 297-2424 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: In the back, past the ordering counter. Comment: There are two unisex single-stall restrooms.
- Northgate Mall - 401 NE Northgate Way Seattle, WA 98125-6036 (206) 362-4777 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: Located in the food court, to the right of the gender-specific bathrooms. Comment: This is a "Family Restroom". You go in, and there are two separate, locking rooms (not just stalls), one with two toilets, and I believe both have their own sinks and mirrors, for complete privacy.
- PCC Natural Markets - Seward Park - 5041 Wilson Ave S, Seattle (206) 723-2720 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: It's in the back of the store, through the double silver doors and downstairs. Follow the arrows on the floor. The employees are always happy to point it out. Comment: two gender free single occupancy bathrooms. The one on the right often has pads/ tampons in the cabinet which are free to use. Store is open 7am - 10pm daily.
- Remedy Teas - 345 15th Avenue East Seattle, WA 98112 (206) 323-4832 / GenderFree; Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: Facing onto E Harrison St, lower floor of the building. Comment: Two restrooms, each unisex and accessible.
- Restaurant Zoe - 2137 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98121-2207 (206) 256-2060 / Gendered. Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: Toward the back, beside the bar. Comment: Two gendered single-toilet bathrooms. See their website for menus and prices.
- Science Fiction Museum - 325 5th Ave N Seattle, WA 98109-4630 (206) 770-2700 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: 1 each on 1st floor and 2nd floor.
- Seattle LGBT Community Center 1115 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 206.323.LGBT (5428) / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: Past the front desk on the left , just after the kitchen. Comment: Open Monday - Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 11am - 8pm (all hours are subject to volunteer staffing availability).
- Seven Gables Theatre 911 N.E. 50th Street at Roosevelt Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 781-5755 / GenderFree; Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: On the main floor of the theatre, there is one unisex accessible restroom. (The other restrooms are on other floors and are gendered.)
- Shell - 8721 Lake City Way NE - 20th Ave NE & NE 88th St., Seattle, WA 98115-3287 (206) 523-7190 / GenderFree: Accessible: No Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: This is on Lake city way close to 85th on the way to Highway 5 and the restroom there is gender neutral and is a single stall, locking. Comment: Very convenient; probably you might have to ask for the key but I have found that in the mornings it seems to be open.
- Solid Ground VR Office 464 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-5507 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: On first floor of four story brick building on 12th and E Jefferson St.
- Space Needle: Skycity at the Needle - 400 Broad St Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 905-2100 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability. Not set or unsure. Directions: on the O deck level. Comment: labelled as a Family Restroom; it costs Money to get into the space needle.
- Trabant Coffee & Chai - 1309 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 675-0668 / GenderFree; Accessible: Yes Availability: Not set or unsure Directions: NE 45th St between Brooklyn Ave NE and University Way NE. Restrooms are towards the back of the shop. Comment: Two restrooms, both genderfree and accessible.
- Trabant Coffee & Chai - 602 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA (206) 675-0668 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes Availability: $$$ must/should buy something. Directions: Second & James, between Seattle Flowers and Howard House Gallery. On the block north of Smith Tower. Comment: Weekdays 6am -> 6pm, Weekends 10am -> 5pm. Awesome coffee!
- Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzera - 4918 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA (206) 721-3501 / GenderFree Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: In the hallway straight through to the back as you enter. Additional restroom upstairs. Comment: The two restrooms on the main floor are genderfree and accessable. There is no elevator, so the upstairs restroom, although genderfree, is not accessable.
- Unicorn Crepes - 421 6th Ave S Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 652-0637 / GenderFree. Accessible: No Availability: $$$ must/should buy something. Directions: By the ordering counter. Solitary unisex bathroom which requires a key, designated customers-only. Comment: Not only is it gender-neutral, it is one of the most fabulous bathrooms in Seattle. Words really can't describe it. I'm not sure it's entirely accessible, however. Although it is customers-only, it's well worth it to stop by and try these fabulous Japanese crepes... and get a free milk tea from an automated machine.
- University of Washington: Health Sciences Library - 1959 NE Pacific St Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 543-3390 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure. Directions: T-334 Health Sciences Complex; floor 3. Main floor of the library. From the front door, go to the back and right. One genderfree accessible restroom.
- Victrola Coffee & Art - 411 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112-4504 (206) 325-6520 / GenderFree. Accessible: Yes. Availability: Not set or unsure.
- Washington State Ferries Seattle Pier 50 terminal Seattle, WA 98116 / Gendered. Accessible: No. Availability: you can stroll right in. Directions: In the passenger deck on one side and in the center and often close to one of the staircases leading to the parked cars below. Comment: The Washington State Ferries have a family bathroom that is gender neutral and is for a single person (or one with kids) and lockable. I have used one while going from Seattle to Bremerton enroute to Port Angeles all dressed up.
- WildRose - 1021 E Pike Seattle, WA 98022 (206) 324-9210 / GenderFree; Accessible: Yes; 1st floor, in the back; 1 genderblind, single stall, locking bathroom door and 1 three stall women's only.
+/- Music
- Diverse Harmony Chorus Practices Tuesday's 6:30 - 9:00 Seattle First Baptist Church 1111 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 227-6215 /Diverse Harmony is a musically creative social connection in the greater Seattle area designed to nurture friendships, promote musical abilities and provide a safe place where youth are accepted for who they are. All levels of music experience are welcome. We will celebrate our diversity through music.
- Flying House Productions is home to two of largest community choruses in America: Seattle Men’s Chorus founded in 1979, which is also the largest gay men’s chorus in the world with over 300 singing members; and Seattle Women’s Chorus which made its premier on stage in 2002 and has quickly grown to over 200 singers. 206-388-1400
- The Seattle Lesbian and Gay Chorus celebrates the spirit of revolution and freedom with a lively program of folk, pop, Broadway, and traditional music from several different eras and from as far away as South Africa and Israel.
+/- Organizational Tools
- Work Out Logs - This is a FREE printable Work Out Log displayed in one week increments. If you are like the masses you may be motivated by keeping track of what you are doing and charting your progress.
- Work Out Logs - This is a FREE printable work out log displayed in one week increments or available that can help motivate you visually if you are the type that benefits from keeping track of what you are doing.
- Walking Sheets - FREE- This can be used to track your independant walking schedule or use it if the free online Start Moving: 12 Week Beginner Walking Program. This is a FREE online tool intended to motivate and support others.
- The Ultimatest Grocery List is a fab FREE PDF you can download to assist in numerous ways with creating your own shopping list for vegetarians or meat eaters. The author shares it freely with a recommendation to always leave your list in your grocery cart when you are through with it. The website posts found grocery lists and you are invited to share any you may come across.
- Moving Checklist: Need I say more as this FREE checklist can help you organize the insanity that goes hand in hand with moving.
- Grocery Lists in Word & Excel Templates are FREE and may make our shopping life a little easier.
- Budget Sheets -FREE that will assist you in tracking the money in and out of your pocket.
- Blog Mistress drop down menu has the answers to the questions before you ask them. Fabulous!
- Take a peek at the Live Traffic Feed and see in Real Time where your comrades are coming from and if other people are online when you are.
- Beep...I removed this as I DID not like it. I will try it later and see if it works. Win some, lose some. We can now use the "Search" box to hunt for items on this very blog. Try it, you'll like it.
- Gender Neutral Restrooms are added and I challenge you my gentle readers to help me locate any and all restrooms! I will be happy to document them...be my eyes and foot posse!
- I added a very important event to a special "count down" calendar that you can RSVP to if you like. LBT Health Screen at the WildRose on December 12th. Tell your friends and make sure you are up to date with your pap, breast exam and mammmogram.
- Follow Seattle Announcements on Twitter! Look for the "Follow Me on Twitter" feet!
- Learn how to get EMAIL, add yourself-scroll on down after link opens
+/- Queer Resources - Groups, Social, Support,
- Ask Joanne; This site is for all women in midlife & beyond ... whether you ID as bisexual, lesbian [or none of the above] --- especially women questioning or coming out in later life, married women attracted to women, and women wanting to meet like kind for friendship & support.
- BiNet Seattle; A bisexual non-profit, mixed gender, social and support organization created to foster a visible community for bisexual, bi-curious people, and their partners in the Puget Sound area. We support the community through educational speakings, support groups and social events.
- COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere)
- Eastside Lesbians; Activities for Lesbians in the Eastside
- Eastside LGBT Group and Allies; Activities for LGBT members and their friends
- Lesbians Dancing; For lesbians who just like to dance - no strings attached
- LGBT Vegetarians; Activities for LGBT Vegetarians
- Naturopathic Medicine and Midwifery Brandy Ross, ND, LM
- Outdoor Women; Hiking, biking, backpacking, etc. for Lesbians
- Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives - PNLA is a grassroots Lesbian Archives organization. We collect materials documenting lesbian life in the Pacific Northwest – mostly Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho and southwestern British Columbia. Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives P.O. Box 27671 Seattle, WA 98165 (206) 654-4477, info@pnwlesbianarchives.org
- Puddletown Square Dancing; Modern Square Dancing for the LGBT Community
- Restless Singles, the nonprofit event group for single people in their 20s & 30s.
- RFoPS; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound
- Seattle Gaymers; Activities for Gamers who also happen to be gay or allies
- Seattle Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Commission - The LGBT Commission consists of 15 representative citizens of Seattle appointed by the Mayor and City Council to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, and other Seattle City departments. Voice (206) 684-4500 TTY 206-684-4503 FAX 206-684-0332 - Average response time is 2-7 days
- Seattle Lesbian Literature; Monthly meeting to discuss a piece of lesbian literature
- Seattle LGBT; Activities for LGBT members and their friends
- Seattle Women's Network; Group for women in the Seattle area
- Sno-Isle WSG Group for LBT social events in Snohomish and Island county areas (NOT for FTM or masculine identified women, or gender fluid, very conservative group-will tolerate MTF and yes, tolerate is the right word)
- South Sound Divas Activities for Lesbians in the South Sound area
- South Sound Lesbians Activities for Lesbians in the South Sound area (Olympia - Seattle)
- The Queer Resources Directory contains 25488 files about everything queer
- TLC; Tacoma Lesbian Concern
- Transparent Day - 1st Sunday in November
- Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. (360) 671-3358. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett.
+/- Resources - Out of Town
+/- Sports and Sporting Events
- Feminist Karate Union /1426 South Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 325-3878/ The Feminist Karate Union offers a unique opportunity for women to train in a traditional martial art that engages both body and spirit. Founded in 1971, we are the longest-running karate school for women and children in the United States.
- Rat City Roller Girls/KeyArena 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109
- Seattle Frontrunners is a running and walking club of over 300 gay and lesbian members and their friends. We welcome everyone's participation, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or athletic ability.
- Seattle Storm Games/KeyArena 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109
- Ski Buddies brings together members of the Pacific Northwest Lesbian and Gay community who have a common interest in winter sports. Our trips range from downhill skiing and snowboarding at local mountains such as Mt. Baker and Stevens Pass and small mom-and-pop resorts like Bluewood in the Blue Mountains of Washington, to the best resorts in North America - Whistler/Blackcomb, Sun Valley, and Lake Tahoe. We offer regular snowshoeing and cross-country trips, and even backcountry outings. From planning week long trips to skiing areas in the Northwest and beyond, to overnight and weekend day trips to local mountains, Ski Buddies accommodates most budgets and all types of winter sports activities.
- Team Seattle exists to facilitate, provide and promote opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and their friends in all sports at all levels of ability, and to foster their physical and emotional health and well-being. We accomplish this mission primarily by providing an inter-sports resource network for athletes and sports leaders, by organizing Seattle's team to the Gay Games and by promoting Sport Events and Sports Festivals. Team Seattle is a member of the Federation of Gay Games and GLISA.
- The Olympic Yacht Club is an organization of men and women dedicated to the enjoyment of boats and boating in the Pacific Northwest. It is composed of pleasure boaters who seek to enjoy the sport with the gay men and lesbians who comprise our membership. We are dedicated to engaging in safe and enjoyable boating activities and occasional social activities. Together we share our expertise and learn new skills in all aspects of boating - both power and sail.
- The Seattle Otters have become a group of people that want to learn more about the sport of Water Polo, play effectively and have a good time doing it! Last year we had over 110 different people in the pool, some who know the game and many that have never experienced the sport. We feel that we are probably the most inclusive team in the state, everyone is welcome, everyone learns and no one is judged for their skill or lack of it. Many fine people have helped the Otters become more over the years. Past coaches include team co-founder Rene Oldrich (1990-92), Co-Captain Marvel Shoen (1992-94), Konrad Riberio (1994-95), Scott Rice (1995-96) and our current man of the hour, the 1997 International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA) Championship Coach, Bart Daniels.
- The Seattle Tennis Alliance (STA) is the largest tennis organization serving the Puget Sound area's gay and lesbian community and its friends. STA includes players at all skill levels, from beginner to advanced (NTRP 2.0 - 5.0). Since 1991, STA has served hundreds of members year-round with popular tennis and social events.
- Welcome to OutVentures, an outdoor organization for the GLBT community. We are a member-lead organization focusing on the outdoors, we engage in all types of outdoor activities ranging in difficulty from easy to extreme. We welcome anyone that wishes to join and hope you will lead an adventure or two. We also have monthly potlucks during the summer as well as classes and occasional social events.
+/- Support - Emotional, Groups to Attend
- Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com
- Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers an extensive schedule of LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Alanon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7.
- Crisis Clinic of Seattle-King County/206-461-3222/Crisis Clinic provides crisis intervention and information and referrals efficiently, effectively and with compassion to all people of King County
- Deaf Queer Coffee Night. 7pm. Starbucks, E Olive Way & Summit Ave E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. Sponsored by the NW Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf. www.nwrad.org
- Equality & Justice for People with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and/or Queer Parents & our Families
- Lambert House is a center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth and their allies that encourages empowerment through the development of leadership, social and life skills. 1818 15th Ave on Capitol Hill in Seattle (between E Howell & E Denny Way) / Seattle, WA 98102 / 206 -322-2515/
- Lesbian Weekend Immersion Classes: This class was created to provide a safe and comfortable space to explore pregnancy, birth, and motherhood within the context of being a lesbian couple. This class is taught by Brandy Ross, ND, LM.
- LGBT MS Connection. 6:30-8pm. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month Swedish Education & Conference Center, Room E, James Tower, 550 17th Ave.. MS Connection is a support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Contact Shelly Henry at 250-5002 or lgbtms connection@comcast.net. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Maybe Baby is a free Seattle support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people who are interested in becoming parents. All are welcome - singles, couples, new-comers, old-timers. We get together once a month to share stories and information about pregnancy planning, adoption, fostering and (maybe) babies.
- Maybe Baby is a Seattle support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people who are interested in becoming parents. We meet monthly in Seattle and also maintain a yahoo group listserve to share ideas, support, and success stories. We have breakout groups for single parents when we meet. **IMPORTANT** We are a group for LGBTQ people who are interested in or are in the process of becoming parents and our membership is limited to that population. (http://www.maybebabyseattle.org/Maybe_Baby_Seattle/Single_Parents.html) and people dealing with miscarriage and infertility (http://www.maybebabyseattle.org/Maybe_Baby_Seattle/Infertility.html). For more information, visit our website at http://www.maybebabyseattle.org
- Naturopathic Medicine and Midwifery Brandy Ross, ND, LM
- OLOC - Old Lesbians Organizing for Change - The OLOC Reporter - June 2009
- Pet Loss Support Seattle Humane Society - FREE/Saturdays 10AM-12PM / 13212 SE Eastgate Way 2nd Floor Admin Bldg Bellevue, WA 98005 425-641-0080
- Queer America Gay friendly information in your hometown or nearby
- Rainbow Families of Puget Sound-Our mission is to help GLBT families in the Puget Sound region to form strong community ties and spend time with other families like their own.
- Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. (360) 671-3358. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett.
+/- Theaters - Arts & Cultural
- 5th Avenue Theater / 1308 5th Avenue/Seattle, WA (206) 625-1900
- Artattack Theatre / 1715 East Olive Way / Seattle, WA 98102 / 206-905-9835
- Arts West/4711 California Ave SW/Seattle, WA 98116/206-938-0339
- Benaroya Hall / 200 University Avenue/ Seattle, WA /206-215-4800 [need specific event website as Benaroya does not have their own]
- Bent Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. Bent promotes written & spoken word among LGBTIQ people & in our communities. 860-3035, info@bentwriting.com, info@benditbandits.org, www.bentwriting.com, www.myspace.com/bend-it.
- Columbia City Theater/4916 Rainier Avenue/Seattle, WA 98118/206-723-0088
- Edmonds Center for the Arts/ 410 Fourth Avenue N./ Edmonds, WA 425-275-9595
- Jewelbox Theater at the Rendezvous/2322 Second Ave/Seattle, WA 98121/206-441-5823
- Little Red Studio/1506 Franklin Ave E./400 Dexter Ave N./Seattle, WA 206-328-4758
- NorthWest Lesbian and Gay History Museum Project - Add your voice to the herstory of our city!
- Open Circle Theater / 2222 2nd Avenue / Seattle, WA 98121/ 206-382-4250
- Seattle Art Museum / 1300 First Avenue / Seattle, WA 98101-2003 / 206-654-3121
- Seattle Opera McCaw Hall/ 321 Mercet Street / Seattle, WA 206-386-7676
- Seattle Repertory Theatre/155 Mercer St/Seattle, WA 98109-4639/206-443-2210
- Taproot Theater/ 204 N 85th Street / Seattle, WA / 206-781-9705
- Theatre Off Jackson/409 7th Ave S/Seattle, WA 98104/206-340-1049
- University of Washington School of Drama Jones Playhouse/ 4045 University Way /Seattle,WA / 206-543-4880
- Village Theater @ Everett/ 2701 Wetmore Avenue/ Everett, WA / 425-257-8600
- Youngstown Cultural Arts Center/4408 Delridge Way SW /Seattle, WA 98106/206.935.2999
+/- Theaters - Movie
- Central Cinema 1411 21st. Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 328-3230 Beer, Wine, and Good Food available at all shows, brought to your table in the theater. Late shows 9:30pm and after are reserved for 21+ only.
- *AMC Loews Theatres - Alderwood Mall 16 - 18733 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA (888) 262-4386 - GenderFree Restroom.
- Seven Gables Theatre 911 N.E. 50th Street at Roosevelt Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 781-5755/ Genderfree Restroom.
- Columbia City Theater/4916 Rainier Avenue/Seattle, WA 98118/206-723-0088
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