Yard Sale FundRaiser that is easy to fit in between the Health Fair and the Dyke March

For those of you that know Ruth, you will know that she is headed to South Dakota to dance in a Lakota Ceremony.  What folks may or may not know is what an incredible honor it is to be invited to dance in this sacred ceremony on land that has been danced on for many years by others.  I admit I have an extremely limited understanding of what all this entails but feel blessed to have a teacher such as Ruth to share information with me so I can gain a better understanding of that which I have had little exposure.  Thank you - Ruth!

Before or after you pop into the Rainbow Health Fair at Gilda's Place (ah hem), stop by Ruth's and purchase a little something to help her on her way.  Head up to the hill early for the Dyke March (check your traffic routes as I hear there is hell traffic in spots) and say high and part with a little cash - lol.

Yard Sale / FundRaiser for Ruth's South Dakota Trip

Ruth will Dance in the Lakota Ceremony

June 26th, 10am - 4pm

1018 E. REPUBLICAN ST on CAPITOL HILL.

Saturday the 26th Events - boi Di's at Dyke March

The Dyke March is always a draw on Saturday before Pride and this year is no exception!  As previously mentioned a crowd pleaser Lamar Van Dyke will be emceeing the event and will have on hand boi Di who if you are not familiar with currently, stay tuned as you will be.  Boi Di is our recently crowned WA State Ms Leather 2010 who won the title in March to rave reviews with her 'fantasy' scene.  You will see boi Di tomorrow and will be hearing much more about her service work in the community here at the GayZette over the next year.

There are 2 events that I want to immediately draw your attention to that boi Di is involved in.  There will be a raffle and dancers will be dancing for tips at the August 21st Hotflash dance from 6-10 pm at Neighbors.  I will post more information on this event soon.  This will be a great night to attend!

Save the Date for a sure to be fabulous event that will remind many of times past.

1st Annual Leather & Lace No Contest Fundraiser

Featuring Seattle's Own Guest Emcee

Lamar Van Dyke

&

Fabulous Community Entertainers

Saturday, October 2, 2010

6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Cuff Complex

1533 13th Avenue

Seattle, WA

Suggested Donation $10

Funds raised go to: LGBT Elders' Fund

wastatemsleather2010@gmail.com

Washington State Mr/Ms Leather Organization: www.wsmlo.org

 It is close to 4am and I have to be up in 2 1/2 hours for the Rainbow Health Fair so I will be writing more about this later.

Ms T

The Dyke March will have our beloved MC Lamar Van Dyke and another crowd pleaser

The 2010 Seattle Dyke March 

Saturday June 26th 

The Rally from 5pm -7pm 

at Seattle Central Community College Plaza 

 Broadway Ave E and E Pine St.

Connecting to the International Community 

Dyke, Lesbian, Bi, Trans, and Queer

Let's get right to the important stuff...Now, if you go to the website (http://www.seattledykemarch.com/) you will find that the confirmed performers as of 6/23 are our own fabulous Emcee Lamar Van Dyke of which I can't imagine the Dyke March quite without her.  I understand that Ingrid Berkhout will also be speaking!  Yup, let the rumor start right here and now!

Also speaking Sue Quigley, Laura Robinson, Spokane's Giant Ass Drum Corps, Seattle's Queer Tango Dancers, 7 Star Women's Kung Fu, and more.  This is sure to be a fabulous Dyke March.  So march yourselves to the Rainbow Health Fair and then stroll down the street to the Dyke March and a great day will be had by one and all.
What I find enjoyable is the PEOPLE...yup...the crowd watching.
March begins at 7pm 
Capitol Hill and back to the Plaza.

Dyke March's Myspace page and Facebook group.

Hope to see you there!

Ms T

Rainbow Health Fair features Local Author and Yoga Instructor Autumn Needles

One of the many exciting things about the Rainbow Health Fair is the people and services that it brings together.  I happen to be a lover of fabulous news and there is plenty to go around this Saturday!  Our own Autumn Needles has penned a hot off the presses book, Yogic Bliss and Sexual Healing!  She will read an excerpt from her book for the FIRST TIME and follow with a FREE breathing instruction. I know I will be enjoying this as it has so many applications to life...ummm...did I say which I meant, the book or the breathing?

Rainbow Health Fair is delighted to have local author and yoga instructor Autumn Needles honor us for her very first reading of her hot off the presses just released book, Yogic Bliss and Sexual Healing!  She will read an excerpt and lead a FREE workshop from 2pm - 3pm on basic yoga breathing practices, or pranayama.  You can find her at the Health Fair after 1:30pm to visit with and answer your questions.

Rainbow Health Fair - Saturday, June 26, 2010     
10am - 3pm Gilda's Club, 1400 Broadway,  
2pm - 3pm Basic Yoga Breathing Practices - Pranayama
Autumn will offer a reading from her book as well as instruction in basic yoga breathing practices, or pranayama, which require no special props or clothing and can be done anywhere by anyone.  Pranayama is an easy to learn but profoundly effective practice which can help support and sustain the body during everyday life, as well as during periods of stress or ill health.

Autumn Needles, RYT, owner of HomeBodyYoga, began practicing yoga at age 12 for its physical healing properties and was hooked by its calming and centering effects as well as for its integrative life philosophy.  She received her yoga instructor certification from the Nosara Yoga Institute in 2006 and has been teaching ever since.  She offers private yoga sessions tailored to your needs and specializes in adapting traditional yoga practices to the requirements of each person.  Regular classes are currently only available at LAFitness, but she periodically offers specialized workshops focusing on particular aspects of yoga practice and philosophy.  She recently authored a book, Yogic Bliss and Sexual Healing, available now through Fanny Press and on Amazon.com, which draws on her background in yoga philosophy, her perspective on sex and sexuality and her own life experiences.

Professional contact info:
HomeBodyYoga
Autumn Needles
www.homebodyyoga.com
autumn@homebodyyoga.com
206.697.6943

Enjoy!

Ms T

Rainbow Health Fair is Saturday, June 26th at Gilda's Place

This is how to find us on Saturday for the The 12th Annual Rainbow Health Fair that will have fun Complimentary Health Services, Healthy Living Information and Resources to the LBT Community utilizing Peer Providers.  You will know many of the peeps and can use this as an opportunity for a tune-up!  Please stop by, say hello to long time friends, make some new ones and check out what we have to offer.

Please join us for complimentary health services and a variety of healthy living information provided by Peer Providers to the LBT community on Saturday, June 26, 2010, 10am - 3pm at Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122.  Appointments can be made at 206-436-8666 for mammograms or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org although drop-ins are welcome.  The YWCA blog has updates on upcoming services, resources and current information http://ywcaworks.typepad.com/lbthealth/.
The most popular returning services include acupuncture, massage, energy healing and laughter therapy.  If you are interested in heart health, HIV information, diabetes, osteoporosis screening, smoking cessation, talking with a naturopath or receiving a mammogram, we will have peer providers available for these services.  We are offering no cost mammograms and pap tests for un- and underinsured income eligible people over 40.  Ingrid Berkhout, Women’s Health Outreach Program Manager of the YWCA, says 'we find that when we bring the mammography coach directly to women in need, we have more success and are better able to make an impact.'

In 2008, Ingrid Berkhout knew there was a huge gap in services to the LBT community when Verbena, the last in a long line of health care services and outreach for lesbians and transgender people closed its doors.  In a short period of time the Lesbian Resource Center, Black Pride and the LGBT Center had all closed, with funding being cited as the main cause.  Ingrid has continued to work tirelessly to ensure that programs continue by using volunteers to maximize the efficient use of funding.

Ingrid understands there is more to healthy living than just what is traditionally considered medicine and has expanded the peer offerings to include laughter therapy, massage, music, and personal training, among other activities that just make one feel good.  She believes if we take care of our body, then our body has a better chance of taking care of us.  There are many ways to keep ourselves healthy.  The Rainbow Health Fair creates an opportunity to experience services you may not have tried before, to enhance your overall health and well-being.  After all, laughter is the best medicine.

Ingrid Berkhout
YWCA of Seattle – King County/Snohomish County Seattle, WA.
Women’s Health Outreach Program Manager
206-436-8671
 iberkhou@ywcaworks.org
http://ywcaworks.typepad.com/lbthealth/

I look forward to seeing you there!
Ms T