JUNE 2015
 


Dear Center Family,
 
Summer is in full swing! What better way to enjoy the beautiful Summer weather than to visit Alfredo's Beach Club for their Summer Kick-off Festival Family Activity Day benefiting The Center! Today only, register at any Alfredo's club to bike, skate, kayak, or Stand Up Paddle or pedal boat and all proceeds will be donated to The Center. Alfredo's will also be giving out free membership cards! Continue below for more information or visit their  website for more details and location information.

This week we are also excited to announce a special Day of Decision Rally. A s the Supreme Court plans to issue a highly anticipated ruling on marriage equality, join the Greater Long Beach community outside City Hall in the Civic Center Plaza for a rally marking this historic ruling. This event is presented by The  Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach , and  HRC OC/LB/PS . Read below for more information. Join us on the day of decision and let your voice be heard!

Check out all of the wonderful Center and community events below.

 

 

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CENTER EVENTS 
ALFREDO'S SUMMER BEACH PARTY FAMILY FUN DAY
Wednesday, June 24
All Day


Alfredo's Beach Club will be holding a week full of events for their Summer Kick-off Festival. Wednesday June 24th is "The Center Day at the Beach";  all revenue generated by biking, skating, kayaking, Stand Up Paddle or pedal boats will be donated to the Center.

Free Alfredo's Beach Club memberships will also be available. It's a great day to enjoy the beach!


 
DAY OF DECISION LONG BEACH RALLY
On Day of Supreme Court Decision, 
5:30pm



As the Supreme Court plans to issue a highly anticipated ruling on marriage equality, join the Greater Long Beach community outside City Hall in the Civic Center Plaza for a rally marking this historic ruling. This event is presented by The  Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach , and  HRC OC/LB/PS .

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on marriage equality between June 23 and June 30. The rally will take place no matter what the outcome. This event is entirely free and open to the public. 

Leaders from the Long Beach LGBTQ community will open the rally along with local elected leaders who will be in attendance to share their thoughts on the impact of this unprecedented ruling and it s nation-wide effect on LGBTQ couples. The offices of Long Beach Law will also present legal analysis describing the impact of this ruling on LGBTQ people locally and across the United States. 

The rally will take place in the plaza at the Long Beach Civic Center just outside City Hall. Paid parking is available in the Civic Center lot accessible at Broadway and Cedar. Metered and unmetered street parking is available in the surrounding streets. For additional information on local lots visit http://longbeach.gov/parking/.

Come out and let your voice be heard!


 
NATIONAL HIV TESTING WEEK
June 25-27
3:00-7:00pm



This year, for National HIV Testing Week, The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach and Walgreens are partnering up to offer FREE Rapid HIV Testing to the Greater Long Beach area. 

Our Health Services team will be testing at the Walgreens located at the corner of Anahiem St. and Redondo Ave. on June 25-27. 

June 25 : 3pm-7pm

June 26 : 3pm-7pm

June 27 : 10am-2pm 

Please help us spread the word to make this a successful HIV Testing Week! 

 


 
2ND INTERGENERATIONAL CONVERSATION PANEL
Saturday, July 11
1:30pm



Intergenerational Discussion Panel:
How Ageism Effects Young and Old 

Join us at our Senior Services Committee's second Intergenerational Conversation Panel that opens the lines of communication between the generations and attempts to fill the gap in our LGBTQ community. This panel will discuss how ageism impacts both the young and old as well as open a dialogue on how the word "OLD" impacts us as a community. Panelists will include as many gender identities and sexual orientations as possible. Audience participation is welcome and encouraged. 

Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Limited parking behind the building.

RSVP by emailing Ismael Morales at imorales@centerlb.org 


 
LGBTQ LEGAL WORKSHOP:
ESTATE PLANNING & TAX ISSUES POST DOMA & OBERGEFELL
Saturday, July 18
1:30-3:00pm



Wondering how the recent U.S. Supreme Court cases affect your estate planning and tax issues? United States v. Windsor profoundly affected same-sex couples in California when it was decided in June 2013. June's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges may usher in nationwide changes as well.

Come to this free legal workshop and learn how to protect those closest to you.


Top issues that will be discussed at this workshop:

* What to know about LGBTQ marriage?
* Should couples register as domestic partners?
* Do you need to review your estate plan?
* How will your taxes be affected?
* What will change after Obergefell is decided in June?



 
2015 LONG BEACH QFILM FESTIVAL
SAVE THE DATE
September 10-13



It's almost that time of year again! Save the date for this year's QFilms, the only LGBTQ-focused film festival in Long Beach.

  

This  year's lineup will open at the Art Theatre the evening of Thursday, September 10th. An Opening Night party will take place between screenings at The Center.

 

Stay tuned for the announcement of features and shorts screening at this year's Festival! All films will be screened at the Art Theatre next door to The Center.

 

'Like' the QFilms Facebook page to keep up-to-date on lineup announcements.


 
OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN 2015
Friday, September 18
6:00pm-1:00am



Get your gay thrills on with lots of rides, dance music, entertainment, and fun. It's the eighth anniversary of this Six Flags Magic Mountain private party for the LGBTQ community. A portion of each ticket sold through this URL supports The Center Long Beach.

The party is closed to the general public for this special gay and gay-friendly event (no regular tickets or season passes accepted)! All ages. Doors open 6pm-1am. Save $10 off the door price when you buy before September 18th and get your tickets instantly. No waiting at the gate. FREE parking included!

 
THANK YOU OUT & ABOUT LONG BEACH!



Thank you so much from everyone here at The Center to  Out and About Long Beach  for their $1,800 grant for our  MYTE Long Beach  program!

Out & About Long Beach's mission is  to encourage social activities, networking and interaction among the members to create a comfort zone for sharing ideas and promoting a better quality of life in our neighborhoods. Check out their website for more information.

 
COMMUNITY EVENTS 

POETRY ON A SUMMER AFTERNOON:

Lesbian Love, Friendship, Erotica

Saturday, May 30
10:00am-5:00pm 


 

Featuring poet: Kitty Tsui, author of "The Words of a Woman who Breathes Fire."

Bring and share your favorite dish and a few of your own poems or those that you have loved.

We will hear the voice of Audre Lorde, reading "Uses of the Erotic, the Erotic as Power." 


For more information or to assist with the event, contact jabod@jenniferabod.com


 
CENTER PHOTO ALBUMS

Long Beach Pride 2015


2015 Pink Party



The 2nd Annual Black & White Ball

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