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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Get thawed today at Inferno Hot Flash with DJ Ricki Leigh

The perfect cure for your cabin fever is to head to Inferno Hotflash at 6pm tonight.  The dancing is going to be hot hot hot as DJ Ricki Leigh is making her debut tonight at Inferno.  You know you have been cooped up, eating fattening comfort food and it is time to get out and dance it off.  Hope to see you there! 




Inferno Hot Flash Dance
6pm - 10 pm
Neighbours $10 - 21+


LGBT Elder Fund donation made

Last year as many of you may remember as part of boi Di's title as Washington State Ms Leather 2010 she held a few fundraisers with the intent of the monies raised going to a LBGT elder fund.  On October 7th a check for $2596 was presented to SAGE with Senior Services of King County.  We thank our community for donating their hard earned money to LBGT seniors in need.  

SAGE affiliates are building a movement to reduce isolation, improve financial security and enhance the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Through SAGENet, a national network of affiliates, local leaders draw on the wisdom of their peers to implement programs and services that address the most urgent issues facing LGBT elders—from unemployment, to housing, to LGBT-affirming healthcare and more. They are also creating advocacy initiatives where LGBT elders advocate on their own behalf—at the local, state and federal levels.
PS.  I am late in delivering this message due to internal (exciting) upcoming changes at Seattle Announcements.




Sunday, January 1, 2012

Rockin housemate situation available

If you are or know of someone who is looking for a rocking place to live, check this out!


Living here is like a never-ending holiday: clean and tidy, comfortable large spaces, great food, great company, and so many extras.

Four friendly, queer women live in this three-story, nicely furnished, yet comfy, Victorian home. Here is what you get for $650 plus shared expenses:
• A charming, 140 sq. ft. bedroom, with a good-sized closet and a window for a nice plant.
• A well-maintained, cooperative, three-story Victorian manor that is perfect for entertaining, studying, and sharing life with interesting dykes
• A parlor for curling up with a good book, or a great lover
• A formal dining room for special dinners or dates
• A 'cook's' kitchen, complete with every tool you might need for cooking magnificent meals that you share with your homies ;)
• A complete laundry room!! And even an old fashioned backyard laundry line for extra fresh sheets!
• Not one, not two, but three bathrooms!
• Some basement storage for your gear
• A veggie garden. . .ahem. . .some work involved
• A great back-yard for lounging in, and for summer Mojito parties (We have mint!)
• A fire-pit and picnic table for sitting around, smoking crazy hay and telling lies
• Direct TV hook-up
• Wireless Internet
• A charming guest room for your out-of-town guests
• Great conversation in the kitchen
• Private time in your room
• Oh, and the infamous Imperial Foot Massage is a few blocks away!

We share the expenses of all utilities and some household items: earth-friendly cleaning products, a landline, a daily paper: Seattle Times, spices and such. The room is available now. The fine print: sorry, no dogs or cats. We want to meet you and have a great life together.

Email: bonitacomida@yahoo.com or call 206-783-4409.

Monday, December 12, 2011

See Auntie Mame to support Three Dollar Bill Cinema on December 15th

You would have to be new to the GayZette to not know that I love love love Three Dollar Bill Cinema.  They feature the best of the classics and select amazing new releases.  Thanks to the hardworking folks at Three Dollar Bill Cinema.  I have not ever seen the upcoming Auntie Mame which is their annual fundraising screening film.  Ms T.
 Celebrate the season with Three Dollar Bill Cinema and AUNTIE MAME. The beloved 1958 film starring the incomparable Rosalind Russell returns for one night of festive revelry, a 'homo for the holidays' tradition.

Always armed with a colorful dress and an acerbic quip, the flamboyant, vibrant Mame Dennis (Russell) is an unconventional socialite from the roaring 20's. When her young orphan nephew comes to live in her madcap party pad, Mame takes him under wing for an adventure in living life to its fullest.
Gaiety, classic film, and sharp humor...in the words of Auntie Mame: "What could be more wholesome and natural?"

Thursday, December 15, 2011 
7:30pm
AMC Pacific Place Cinema
600 Pine Street, 4th floor
$12.50, General 
$10.50, Members of Three Dollar Bill Cinema (limit 2 per member)
 

Cineoke rocks the house

Have you been to the monthly sing along event presented by Three Dollar Bill Cinema?  You can sing along to your favorite numbers from American musicals, cult classics and foreign hits.  It would be a blast to gather a group of your friends and go!  Ms T.
Cineoke happens the 2nd Monday of every month.
The next Cineoke! is: 
Monday, December 12
7pm (door 6:30pm)
Jewelbox Theater, at the Rendezvous
2322 Second Ave
$5 cover

Thursday, December 1, 2011

The weekend highlights December 2nd - 4th

Wow...I know that December is a busy time but trying to choose what to go to this year is head spinning as there are so many great events to pick from.  I feel like we are suffering from an abundance of riches!  I try to avoid overloading my beloved's with too many emails but December will make up for the summer months when I was ignoring you ;~).  I currently have a backlog of items to send out that have to wait until the partying stops!

For any event mentioned here, remember there are at least ten more on the calendar (800 - 1000 events per month).  If you are counting on my emails alone for all the social happenings, I sweetly suggest you peek at the Seattle Announcements Calendar.  I hope to see many of you out and about this weekend as I am going to be all over the place.





Here is a quick run down on some of the weekend's offerings and individual blog posts will follow:


On Friday:
Sylvia and Tor's Christmas Cabaret
Sistah Sinema & Gaymes Night - December
WHALEBONES// THE FIRST TIMES// CHARL...
Black and White Ball
  
Saturday:
CSPC Winter Vendor Fair (see blog post)
Hot Flash Goes Black & Pink!/SgoL's...
Toys for Tarts
Ingersoll Snoball 2011(see blog post)

Sunday:
LADIES ONLY Charity Clothing Swap!

Tuesday:
Rainbow Health Fair Planning Committ...  
  


Rainbow Health Fair is forming a Planning Committee

Rainbow Health Fair Needs You!

Dear Friends in Health:                                                                        
We are excited to be launching a planning committee for the 14th Annual Rainbow Health Fair and would like to invite you to be a member.  If you are passionate about the health and well being of the LBTQ community you are what we are looking for!  Please join us for an inspiring evening of brainstorming as we plan our next Health Fair.

The time commitment will be approximately one meeting a month in January, February, March, April and 2 meetings in May and June.  If you have motivation but not as much time, we still may find you a valuable member of the planning committee.  Access to email will be a plus.

Please join us:
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 – 6:30pm
OutWest Bar
5401 California Avenue SW
(between Brandon St & Findley St)
Seattle, WA 98136
206-937-1540

Please RSVP to Ingrid at lbthealth@ywcaworks.org.  We look forward to having you be part of this exciting team.

Ps. I think the way the world is going to have a day for people to get medical check- ups  by mostly peer-providers and other information for their overall well-being, is becoming more important than ever. So let’s make the 14th Rainbow Health Fair into an unforgettable event.  Please help spread the word!!

Thank you and be well,
Ingrid berkhout
Program Manager
Women’s Health Outreach
{p} 206.461.4493
{f}  206. 720.5901
1118 Fifth Ave Seattle,  WA  98101
twitter.com/ingridWHO
http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com/
give help. get help.
ywcaworks.org

Ladies ONLY Charity Clothing Swap Sunday, December 4th

This is going to be such a hoot!  What a great way to hang with some of your favorite girlfriends!  Have some brunch, catch up or meet up afterwards and show off your new-to-you clothes.  I cleaned out my closets and have about 10 bags of clothes I am so HAPPY to be removing from my life.  I cannot believe how many clothes I still have and that my closets are still full.  This has already been a blessing.  Join us!


Sunday December 4th
1pm - 4pm   
Tully's Building, 3100 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA
   
It’s a lot of information, but it’s relevant. PLEASE READ ALL!

It's the biggest and best women’s clothing swap in the Northwest! Make good on your resolution to get rid of everything you haven't worn for a year or more. Socialize with a bunch of cool women. Pick up a few new-to-you outfits. It's time! Forward to your gal friends. Bring a female neighbor. The more women, the merrier!

About the location: it's a big complex - we'll be on floor 6R of the red building that has the huge Tully's "T" on top. Enter from the back road by the freeway next to a large "3150" sign spray-painted on the wall. You can use the loading zone right by this door to drop off clothes, but park down below by the Tully's drive through. We will tape the door lock open and put big signs by the entrance to point the way to the elevator, then post the elevator code and floor # inside.

Our charities this time include:

Northwest Harvest. Go through your cupboards and contribute non-perishable food to this great local organization.

Additionally, we are asking for cash donations to help a young woman named Veronica Daudi of Tanzania go to college. There will be an info sheet at the event with more details about her, or you can check out info about her in Nora's 'notes' here on facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150443018647328

Jubilee Women's Center will be receiving the leftovers that are in good condition for homeless women to 'shop' for at their boutique. Donation receipts will be available at the event.

No one likes them, but here are the RULES:

NO boys, men, children under 13, or items for them. There are no dressing rooms or childcare. This is a chick fest. Prepare to see (and participate in) full nudity, or wear modest undergarments if you prefer to be less exposed.

Go through your closets and dressers and bring whatever you’re willing to part with. Please sort your clothing items before the swap by size (12 and under, 14 and over) and type (skirts, dresses, pants, tops, etc). This is a very large event and it's necessary to create some order within the chaos! You can still “shop” in whatever section you like. Consider packaging jewelry individually in snack-size ziplock bags.

Please DO NOT bring items other than ladies clothing and accessories that are in good condition. This is NOT a place to get rid of your stained, holey, broken-zippered, ripped, paint-splattered clothes. However, out-of-season clothes, costumes, formal attire, decent shoes, lingerie, and hats are welcome! It is also NOT a place to bring housewares, books, or knick-knacks. We just do not have the resources to deal with that other stuff.

Don't forget to bring donations if you’re able: food, toys, and cash. Even a little can go a long way. Remember, this swap is FREE, and you’re likely to find some good stuff that you might have even been willing to pay real money for. Snacky lunch items to share are also appreciated.

Did we mention no males or children or items for men and children?

Ladies willing to stay after to help with packing up the leftover clothing will be rewarded with Karma points and a donation receipt from the charity of their choice. If you’ve enjoyed a few of these swaps, please consider contributing a bit of time afterwards to help the process finish up that much faster. No one is getting paid to do this. Extra garbage bags are extremely useful, as are shopping bags for the Jubilee Women's center to re-purpose.

This is going to be so great! See you soon!

Camp Ten Trees Benefit Concert Saturday, December 3rd

Camp Ten Trees is KEXP's featured Community Partner organization for the month of November 2011!  Celebrate this partnership and Camp Ten Trees by attending a benefit concert on Saturday, December 3rd at Sunset Tavern in Ballard. 
Sunset tavern, 5422 Ballard AVE NW, Seattle,
9pm - 1am
Get your tickets here:  http://tinyurl.com/7qh86am

WHO IS PERFORMING? 
10-10:45 p.m The Anunnaki  
http://www.theanunnaki.com/fr_news.cfm
11-11:45 pm Pony Time  
http://www.facebook.com/ponytime
12:-12:45 am Jordan Cook 
http://www.jordancook.com/

RAFFLE.....RAFFLE.....RAFFLE
Each attendee will get a free entry into the evening's raffle...with an option to purchase additional raffle tickets!
NOTE:  Sunset Tavern is a 21+ establishment.

Camp Ten Trees is a non-profit organization offering the Pacific Northwest's only residential summer camp for children and youth of LGBTQ communities.  Since 2001, Camp Ten Trees summer camp sessions have provided opportunities for campers to strengthen inner courage, make new friends, and develop leadership skills through traditional camp activities and innovative social justice programming.  Camp tuition is sliding scale, and full scholarships are available; no camper has ever been turned away due to lack of funds. 
Learn more about Camp Ten Trees at http://camptentrees.org.


http://www.facebook.com/events/241283599260988/

Snoball 2011 Saturday, December 3rd

I love Snoball, the event that Ingersoll puts on every year and this year the party is going to be grand.  If you have not been it is a fun party!  Consider putting this on your calendar and supporting an organization that does so much for our community. 



December 3, 2011 6:30PM

Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room
600 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98124
Tickets ONLY $20.00 per person


Catered dinner, entertainment, dancing, awards and celebration!

Every year Ingersoll Gender Center throws a big party to bring the community back together to celebrate and review the year, to look forward and to connect with friends old and new.

This year SnowBall2011: The Snowball Effect is all about the amazing momentum building for justice and equality for our communities.  While there is still so much to do, the velocity for change is undeniable and our community is on a roll.

Come join us for good food and friends; stay for the entertainment, schmooze and celebration.  This year we are so excited to be holding SnowBall2011 at the beautiful Seattle City Hall Bertha Knight Landes room in downtown Seattle.  We will be joined by many friends including our gracious host city councilperson Sally Clark.

Inferno Hotflash bringing the heat on Saturday December 3rd

I am looking forward to attending this Saturday's Hotflash!  It is great to meet friends and remind folks that on the following Saturday(10th) they can get a breast exam, pap test or mammogram.  I hope that many of you will come out to the best dance in town and shake off some of that holiday food!  Ms. T.
 The Seattle girls of Leather will be bringing the heat - and some naughtiness - to INFERNO.   

Raffle with some awesome prizes and lots of great entertainment.    

Have you been bad?  Do you need a spanking?  Lady Vi can help out in her sexy spanking booth,   

Would you like your boots to shine?  Come get them blacked by our very own Ruin, 2012 NW Community Boot Black.  She'll be blacking in her Leather girl bikini.
December 3rd
6pm - 10pm
$10

CSPC Winter Vendor Fair is Saturday, December 3rd


It is time for the CSPC Winter Vendor Fair and I will be there to share with LBTQ members the upcoming LBTQ Health Screening at the Wildrose on December 10th.  The vendor fair is a fabulous, fun and sexy opportunity to check out all kinds of wares.  Stop by, say hi and shop, shop, shop!  Ms T.

It's the CSPC Winter Vendor Fair!!

Saturday, December 03 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
CSPC Everywhere, enter main space doors
Open to all 18+$5 suggested donation 

Let's get ready!! Time to SHOP!! It's the CSPC Winter Vendor Fair!!

Lot's of pretty things..ready to go under the Christmas tree!

Sistah Sinema presents The Owls Movie, Friday December 2nd


The last Sistah Sinema of the year!!! 
The Owls Movie
Friday, December 2nd
8:00pm - 11:00pm
1200 E. Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
At Sistah Sinemea - October, we had about 30 womyn in attendance, the size was perfect for networking and great conversation! Watermelon Woman is my favorite Sistah Sinema movie (is that like a mom choosing favorite??). However, most importantly, I LOVE Cherly Dunye! I really enjoyed our conversation with her.

This Friday, we are screening The OWLS, Cherly's latest work. We will once again have the legendary Cheryl Dunye with us via Skype! Watch the movie trailer here:
http://www.theowlsmovie.com/trailer.html

Buy tickets online for $5 here: http://sistahsinema.webs.com/tickets.htm
Tickets are $10 at the door

in community,
isis

PS: To allow us to further support the movie producers, fly them to Seattle when relevant, and bring you an amazing event; we are increasing our prices to $10 online and $15 at the door in January. Email me with questions at sistahsinema@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Community Meeting on Danny Vega Death, Wednesday 6pm

My Facebook page lit up about midnight with news about a community meeting that will take place tonight to discuss the death of Danny Vega who sadly died Sunday.  Danny's death came 12 days after he was severely beaten and robbed by 3 teenagers in what Danny's family and many others believe is a hate crime due to his being openly gay.  There have been no arrests and his death/beating has not been considered a hate crime by law enforcement as of yet.

Danny was a beloved member of the Filipino American community who worked as a hair stylist out of his home shop.  The outcry from the community is loud and will certainly be heard from the gay and Filipino community tomorrow I believe.  Mac S MacGregor,  a Seattle City Commissioner on the LGBT Commission will be one of the speakers at the meeting.  I am looking forward to this meeting as when a community gathers, it grows stronger.  Ms T.
In partnership and at the request of the family of Danny Vega, the Seattle Police Department Filipino Advisory Council and the Filipino Community of Seattle, Seattle Police is holding a community meeting to address concerns of Vega’s homicide, criminal investigation process, crime prevention opportunities, and answer other questions tomorrow Wednesday, November 30 at 6 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center, 5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Seattle.

We suggest anyone who wishes to attend this meeting to please consider carpooling or using public transportation as parking is limited.

Captain Ron Wilson
Community Outreach Section
Seattle Police Department
A couple recent articles:
http://today.seattletimes.com/2011/11/community-meeting-to-address-hairdressers-homicide/#.TtWADbCceY4.facebook

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016882628_vega29m.html

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Danny-Vega-Seattle-hairdresser-brutally-attacked-by-teens-dies-134566063.html


Women of Wisdom Friday Night Qi Gong Warm Up and Dance


WOW Blissed-Out Qi-Dances
For Women
$5!
 Friday December 2nd, 8pm - 10pm


We're getting into the thick of the holidays and it's time to generate the energetic glow that only dance can bring!  Come join your sisters in a safe and supportive atmosphere as we explore the ecstasy of dance!  

Partly facilitated, partly free-form, we'll be movin' and a groovin' to an eclectic mix of DJ'd music and dancin' down Rhythm Road after a Qi Gong warm up led by Karen Fletcher!  YES!

$5, click here WOW Dances to pre-register  - Goes to support Women of Wisdom Foundation www.womenofwisdom.org    



                                943 North 89th St., Seattle, WA 98103 -
                              just off Aurora Ave./Hwy 99

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Bent Writing Workshop with STORME WEBBER Today November 19th Noon

You have an opportunity to be a part of an intimate workshop with Storme Webber.  Her Mentor Showcase was a great success last night and today should have wonderful energy as a result.  Get out of your footy jammies, RSVP and let your creative energy flow!  Ms T.
Description
Please join Bent Mentor 2011 Storme Webber for a writing workshop!
$10-$15 sliding scale. Please RSVP here and grab a ticket so we know how many to expect. Space is limited to TWENTY participants.

TumbleMe Headquarters (this is a private home), 716 27th Ave, Apt A, Seattle, WA

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop aims to generate text (poetry, memoir, and/or experimental work) through discussion, reading and prompts. We will work on creating a performance of the newly generated piece, using multiple techniques, including theater, music, movement, breath and improvisation. These exercises are drawn from more than 25 years experience as a performing writer and producer. Devised especially for the shy and intimidated, we will first locate the joy of creation and fly on from that point!

MORE ABOUT STORME WEBBER:
Storme Webber is a spoken word, vocal, and visual artist with extensive experience in multimedia arts production. Her work spans film, stage, tv, radio and cultural production/arts activism, and has focused on marginalized communities. Storme has been a Writer in Residence at Richard Hugo House and is also the Founder/Artistic Director of Voices Rising: LGBTQ of Color Arts & Culture. She has led workshops and organized many art events in various countries over the last 25 years, including the UK, USA, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany & Brazil. She has been a City Artist with the Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture; a Jack Straw Writer's Program Fellow; and a member of Artist Trust's Literary EDGE program. Storme is now a Writer in Residence for Seattle Arts & Lectures, and a CD Forum Creation Project artist.

Psst...Seattle Women's Chorus February 2012 Schedule

There is no excuse to not see the Women's chorus when you have a couple months to plan for it.  The chorus has grown in numbers and talent over the years and is well worth seeing (and supporting).  A great thoughtful holiday gift too!  Ms T.

Seattle Women's Chorus

Shot Through The Heart

Love: The Good, The Bad, The Hilarious

Sat February 18, 2:00pm
Sun February 19, 2:00pm
Benaroya Hall

Friday, November 18, 2011

Blue Velvet Burlesque Revue tonight November 18th

I had the pleasure of being in a Bump and Grind class taught by Indigo Blue with the lovely Lemon Chiffon.  Lemon is darling and will be preforming in the Tikki party tonight with her co-kitten Lola Mari Posa.  This will be an amazing show!  Ms T.

Highway 99 Blues Club and
The Blue Velvet Burlesque Revue Presents: Mondo Exotica

Friday November 18th 2011
Two shows: 8pm and 10:30pm
Highway 99 Blues Club 
1414 Alaskan Way Seattle WA 98101 206 382 2171

Starring: Fuchsia FoXXX, Inga Ingénue, The Shanghai Pearl and The Blue Velvet Band

Ticket sales:
General Admission tickets $20.00, with VIP seating and packages starting at $30.00 per show.

RESERVATIONS STRONGLY SUGGESTED
For ticket sales and reservations visit
bluevelvetburlesque.com
or
Highway 99 Blues Club 1414 Alaskan Way Seattle WA 98101
206 382 2171
Highway99blues.com

Mondo Exotica brings you to the islands in a celebration of the most exotic Tikki party that you wish you never missed!!! That’s right; this is your chance to make the party!!! Enjoy the sexy side of bellydance as Fuchsia Foxxx brings her exotic art of bellydance to our stage. Slither in your seat as Inga Ingénue entices you with her unique style of Cabaret erotica. But be sure not to melt too fast, in the heat of all this performance, as our Burlesque Queen, The Shanghai Pearl will bring you to your knees with her vintage glamour and sizzling striptease.

Be sure not to miss these beautiful and talented ladies as they join forces with The Blue Velvet Band to present to you an evening that will leave you heading to Seatac for the next flight to the islands!!

Blue Velvet Burlesque Revue co-producers Ed Maloney and Jen Cinquemani have put together a few of Seattle’s internationally renowned, world famous burlesque, dance and performance artist alongside an all-star live band of some of the heaviest hitting musicians in the Pacific Northwest.

Don’t miss this production, November 18th 2011 two shows 8pm and 10:30pm at Highway 99 Blues Club 1414 Alaskan Way Seattle WA 98101.

BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS - bluevelvetburlesque.com

"Just the sizzling hot vocalist alone is reason to make your way down to the uber sexy Highway 99 Blues Club. This little gem is seriously magical. Treat yourself to a hot date and set yourself smack dab in deep blue middle of this burlesque kaleidoscope!"
-Fuchsia FoXXX – Bellydance Vixen

For more info and press photos please visit bluevelvetburlesque.com

CHOCOLATE KISSES presents GRATITUDE...GIVING TO OTHERS IN NEED!!!!

I am posting this event and apologize in advance for all the caps (yelling) in this post.  I normally correct these types of things but do not have the time to do so (today).  I am looking at whether I have the time to post events and retype (or correct) them when they are not in proper form.  It is a decision that I realize I need to make due to having close to a thousand events a month that I post and being pinched for time :(.  Ms T. 

The November CHOCOLATE KISSES will be held the last Saturday in November to coincide with Thanksgiving Weekend!! COME OUT AND PARTY AND DANCE OFF THOSE THANKSGIVING CALORIES WHILE ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO A WORTHY CAUSE!!!!!!

The theme for the November Party is GRATITUDE!
November 26th, 10pm - 2am
Waid's Restaurant & Lounge
1212 E Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98122-5536

With that being said, please bring donated items to help young ladies residing in shelters. Suggested items could include but not limited to: Clothing, Shampoo/Conditioner/Deodorant/Feminine Hygiene Products/Toothpaste/Shower Gel/Socks/Jackets/Underwear/Board Games/CDs/Gift Cards to the Movies/ (You get the idea..ANYTHING that a young lady ageS 12-17 would like!!)

TO SWEETEN THE DEAL! IF YOU BRING A DONATED ITEM(S), THE ADMISSION PRICE IS $5.

OTHERWISE THE COVER REMAINS THE SAME ($7 BEFORE 11PM; $10 AFTER 11PM)!!

COME OUT AND KICK IT WHILE ALSO HELPING OUT YOUNG LADIES IN NEED!!! PLUS YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO BURN OFF THAT SWEET POTATO PIE & CORNBREAD DRESSING!!

PLUS TDUB WILL BE IN THE 206 FOR THANKSGIVING AND CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE!

21+ ID STRICTLY ENFORCED; DJ SPINNING HIP-HOP/R&B UNTIL 2AM!!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Sky Valley GLBTQ Alliance has first support meeting Saturday November 19th

How did the Monroe Monitor come to feature an article about an upcoming GLBTQ group that is starting this Saturday and wildly yet, previously post an retraction to a bias ad they accepted that was derogatory towards gays?  You would have to know Holly Teige, a true force of nature that is determined to make changes where she sees a need.  While she did not foresee her new role as an activist, I believe it suits her well as she is very passionate about her beliefs and helping others.

I met Holly a couple years ago at an event and instantly felt a kinship to her and her partner Nef!  I knew she was going to make any situation better that she was involved in and she certainly has.  Holly has found various ways to help others adding to her full family plate as she has 4 children and Nef has 2.  Activism isn't far from Holly's long term goal of working with under-served communities as an attorney and she is well on her way as a full time student currently on the Dean's list.  She will graduate in March of 2013 with a degree in Society, Ethics and Human Behavior.


Holly is starting her second group for GLBTQ and they are holding their first meeting this Saturday, November 19th.  The Monroe Monitor wrote an open article about the isolation that gays face in rural areas, the need for inclusiveness and how the area church's are opening their doors to assist.  I encourage you to read the article for yourself and to let any of your friends that live in the area to know about this meeting.  This is a great step in the right direction for our smaller community members to feel less isolation, meet like minded others and gain community.

The Sky Valley GLBTQ Alliance will be a monthly meeting with the day/time to be determined by the membership.  One estimate is that 3500 GLBTQ people live between Everett and the Pass.  Holly hopes that people that live in Everett, Granite Falls, Goldbar, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, Fulton, Startup, Index, Skykomish, and everywhere between the Highway 2 corridor will benefit from the meetings.  All are welcome and you will find future meetings on the Seattle Announcements Calendar!

This is not Holly's first effort at attempting to fill what she saw as a need that she had - and she figured others must have as well.  Holly started a Meetup group, Coming Out After 30 for folks that came out after 30 years of age.  The group celebrated their 1 year anniversary last month with almost a hundred members.  They meet on the last Saturday of every month on Capitol Hill.

The group provides more than the monthly meetings as they also help newly out members feel comfortable by attending social events together such as Inferno Hotflash Dances.  While Inferno Hotflash Dances are known for being more welcoming than most bar dances, they attend as a cohesive group so women will feel even more comfortable at their first (possible) bar experience in their new "out" identity.  The group though is open to all genders and orientations and currently has trans, bi, lesbian, gay, and asexuals ranging in age from 20's to 60's.

Although the members may identify differently from each other Holly "honors that coming out is ongoing" and believes there are the same social reactions to the different phases of the process.  Members often have the similar theme of "a lack of family support" which presents different challenges that talking to others in the same situation helps with.  You can reach Holly at holly.teige@gmail.com.


 

Saturday, November 19th
Sky Valley GLBTQ Alliance
11am to 1pm 
Monroe Public Library
1070 Village Way
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-7851
Refreshments will be provided.  

Attend the monthly Coming Out After 30 Meet Up Group on the last Saturday of the month at:
DeLuxe Bar and Grill
625 Broadway Ave. East
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 324-9697

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