Sacramento Crew

[drsassypants]

I know there's not exatly a lot of us in the Sacramento area, but I still can't believe there's not a Sacramento thread!

Say hey if you're local! Maybe we should BBQ before the season ends? Anyone?

[drsassypants]

Did anyone make it out to the Gender Bender Ball on Sunday? We had a great time!

Rainbow Festival is coming up this Sunday. Are you going? It's one of my favorite events of the year, but last year was kind of a dud. I'm still hopeful for this year, though!

[T D]

There is a b-f group in Sacramento. Just in case you didn't know. ;)

[drsassypants]

There is a b-f group in Sacramento. Just in case you didn't know. ;)



Yes, actually, I did know.

I'm not a member. Did I miss the part where they have a monopoly in Sac? ;-)

[T D]

Yes, actually, I did know.

I'm not a member. Did I miss the part where they have a monopoly in Sac? ;-)


You're welcome

[Andrea]

Good to see you here, Dr. :sunglass:

I just bought tickets to the Rainbow Festival for my honey and myself. We are meeting up with our niece, from Stockton, and her chosen family. If I am ever given any details about what time we will be there I will let you know and we may see each other.

Andrea (previously known as ReddingCalGal)

[Greyson]

Hi there. I live in the SF Bay Area but I am up in Sacramento often. Andrea, I had no idea you were ReddingCalGal. Good to see you. Dr. Have we met in real time? Wishing you and yours a great week.

[drsassypants]

Andrea,

That would be awesome! Were you at the Prop 8 celebration that night at McMartin Realty? I thought I saw you guys, but couldn't attach faces & names until much later. Brain fart!

Greyson,

My suspicion is that no, we have not. Although I tend to be hard to miss, so you might have seen me around. :-)

Maybe we can plan something the next time you're this way?

[Andrea]

Andrea,

That would be awesome! Were you at the Prop 8 celebration that night at McMartin Realty? I thought I saw you guys, but couldn't attach faces & names until much later. Brain fart!



Yes! We were there but didn't see you, although my memory isn't great so I may have looked right at you. LOL

[Andrea]

I have been informed we are to meet up with niece and her posse at 10am when the Rainbow Festival begins. Hope to see you there.

[Andrea]

We were at the Rainbow Festival but didn't see anyone we know from here. Who was there that we missed?

Andrea

[drsassypants]

We were at the Rainbow Festival but didn't see anyone we know from here. Who was there that we missed?

Andrea

We were there! We got there after 11, wandered around for an hour or two & then nabbed a patio table at Head Hunters. It was HOT!

[Andrea]

We were there! We got there after 11, wandered around for an hour or two & then nabbed a patio table at Head Hunters. It was HOT!

We were in touching distance. At one point we were sitting in the bar area to the right of the door at Head Hunters. Sorry to have missed you.

Andrea

[Ms.Lizzy]

I had no idea there was stuff going on up here.Ive been to faces etc but it is so crowded and I wound up feeling annoyed just trying to walk through there.My ex was involved in alot of things but pretty much kept me sperate from that(long story)I have found it hard to make any queer friends up here.

[Andrea]

I had no idea there was stuff going on up here.Ive been to faces etc but it is so crowded and I wound up feeling annoyed just trying to walk through there.My ex was involved in alot of things but pretty much kept me sperate from that(long story)I have found it hard to make any queer friends up here.

Welcome to B-F Planet. My honey and I don't participate in too many social activities but a good place to start would be Sacramento Valley Butch-Femme Socials. These are good people and Jen organizes fun things to do as a group, usually at discounted prices.

You might also do a search on Yahoo Groups and Meet Up for something in your specific area.

Andrea

[Ms.Lizzy]

Thanks for the tips, I will have to check it out.

[hot-not]

We are having a little Butch and femme gathering in Minneapolis October 22 to 24, 2010.

All are invited.

We are in the planning stages. So far:

Friday we will have a meet and greet downtown--details to follow.

Saturday brunch then whatever you want to do: swimming, Mall of America, site seeing.

Saturday evening, Party at hot-not's house including horseshoes, karaoke, dancing, Chef Jenn is cooking.

Sunday Brunch

Still working out hotel details.

Please PM me if interested.

hot-not, April

[naturlover_52]

hey there all I am from So. Cal but looking at an option to relocate to Sacramento Valley area...and Just wanting to know a bit about it. I know a major thing IS the heat....Can U tell me what U like about it

[drsassypants]

hey there all I am from So. Cal but looking at an option to relocate to Sacramento Valley area...and Just wanting to know a bit about it. I know a major thing IS the heat....Can U tell me what U like about it


Don't let the heat intimidate you! ;)

Nature lover? I think you'll like it here. There's tons of outdoor stuf to do. I met a transplant who couldn't stop gushing about the trails, the river, the lakes, the hills, mountains, etc. We're also close to Tahoe & San Francisco, the Sonoma Coast, Napa.

You can find anything you need here. If you're in Sacramento, you can usually get to anywhere from anywhere in about half an hour. Traffic can get sucky, but almost always moves, even if at a crawl.

I hear the size of our queer community rivals San Francisco's.

Any other questions? :)

[Rope]

Hey Sacto folks,

Butch/Femme Socials of Oakland/San Francisco invites you to join us this Saturday at V. Sattui winery. Wine tasting and picnic (no outside food/drink). It's very reasonable prices. Find us in the garden at 1:00 p.m. For directions to V. Sattui= www.vsattui.com

See ya,

Rope--

[Rope]

October 9th
GET READY TO DRESS UP! Find that groovy tie and that little black dress! However do not let clothes be the reason you do not show up, wear what makes you YOU!

Butch/Femme Socials Tea Dance! NO COVER CHARGE!

WHAT: B/F Socials singles mingle and couples joining us for DJ dancing(single mingle first hour and half)

WHEN: 6-10 p.m.! Arrive fashionably EARLY.
Saturday, October 9th. Happy Hour drink prices 6-8 p.m.
There is food available on site.

WHERE: Impala Club, 501 Broadway at Kearny in San Francisco
www.impalasf.com

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends

WHAT ELSE: There is parking in three different lots across the street (ranging $5-15.00 in those lots), street parking availabe BUT READ THE STRICT PARKING RULES/THEY TOW AROUND THERE, best parking found on side streets Kearny,especially if you arrive early. Raffle to raise money for our Holiday Party in December.


See you there,

Rope and T

for inexpensive places to stay, email me via this site

[drsassypants]

October 9th
GET READY TO DRESS UP! Find that groovy tie and that little black dress! However do not let clothes be the reason you do not show up, wear what makes you YOU!

Butch/Femme Socials Tea Dance! NO COVER CHARGE!

WHAT: B/F Socials singles mingle and couples joining us for DJ dancing(single mingle first hour and half)

WHEN: 6-10 p.m.! Arrive fashionably EARLY.
Saturday, October 9th. Happy Hour drink prices 6-8 p.m.
There is food available on site.

WHERE: Impala Club, 501 Broadway at Kearny in San Francisco
www.impalasf.com

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends

WHAT ELSE: There is parking in three different lots across the street (ranging $5-15.00 in those lots), street parking availabe BUT READ THE STRICT PARKING RULES/THEY TOW AROUND THERE, best parking found on side streets Kearny,especially if you arrive early. Raffle to raise money for our Holiday Party in December.


See you there,

Rope and T

for inexpensive places to stay, email me via this site

I've got a 5k that morning, Bark & Splash in the afternoon. I'd say I'll try to be there (because I'd like to be), but right now it sounds a lot like a lie.

:sad panda:

[dreanyx]

My name is Drea and I'm new to the site. Actually i'm new to a lot of things. Like, where's all the good lesbian hang outs? I have no idea where to find anyone...Recently back to the dating scene and have no clue where to go, besides bars, ew. :deepthoughts:

[Greyson]

This was a mailing from the Sacramento LGBTQI Center. I cannot make the Candle Light Vigil becasue will be at Butch Voices, Los Angeles. I will be at the training on October 23rd. Hope to see other Planeteers there.
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Gay Teen Suicides - At Risk Teens in Sacramento

Five teenagers in the United States have taken their lives in recent weeks - all reportedly because they were openly gay or thought to be gay. These recent accounts have touched us all. We know the problem exists at all levels. Even though many incidents are never made so public, recent events have brought the issue to the mainstream. The names are out now.

Seth Walsh, 13 in Tehachapi, California; Asher Brown, 13 in Cypress, Texas; Billy Lucas, 13, in Greensberg, Indiana; Raymond Chase, 19, at Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, and Tyler Clementi, 18, at Rutgers University in New Jersey.

This clearly spans the bridges from middle school, to high school, to college. In response to the death of Tyler and the others, Ellen DeGeneres said last week that she is "devastated," and goes on to say: "Something must be done...This needs to be a wake up call to everyone that teenage bullying and teasing is an epidemic in this country, and the death rate is climbing."

Does this involve our Sacramento community? You bet it does. At the Center, we have recently been faced with the problem of gay homeless youth sleeping on the Center's back porch. That's right. There are a variety of circumstances, but the bottom line is they are afraid to use existing services and there are no existing respite services directed toward this population.

In a 2009 survey of more than 7,000 LGBT middle and high school students by Presgraves' Education Network, 84.6 percent said they were verbally harassed, 40.1 percent physically harassed, and 18.8 percent physically assaulted at school in the past year because of their sexual orientation.

What is being done and what can the Center do? The Center is already engaged in proactive activities to address the homeless
issues. In the short term, the issue will be raised at the Sacramento Region LGBTQ Leadership Coalition which meets monthly at the Center. Concerned local organizations, such as PFLAG, are represented there. This is not a problem the Center can tackle alone.

Longer term, the Center has taken on student interns this fall who are compiling information on area high school GSA's and community resources. The ongoing Center Youth Groups will use this information for contacts and outreach.

The Center is offering an all day workshop on October 23 for professionals entitled "Serving LGBTQ Youth in Today's Climate" at the Center with a speaker from Advocates for Youth in Washington, D.C. CEU credits are available for this timely program.

The Center is sponsoring our Queer Prom again in March of next year. This successful event attracted approximately 100 youth last spring and we are hoping to double that number by partnering with the local high schools and GSA's. One of the main goals of the Prom is to enhance self confidence and a positive self image.

The Center needs help with these activities. Become a member, or think about a donation of in kind services for one of our programs.

There are online resources for information and crisis intervention.
A 24 hour youth crisis intervention service is provided by
The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention among LGBTQ youth. Two college oriented organizations concerned with LGBTQ issues and bullying are Matthews Place, started by the Matthew Shepherd Foundation, and Campus Pride, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Local Help Lines Include:

Diogenes 24 hour crisis line: 800-339-7177 - Diogenes Youth Services cares for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth. It is one of the only local non-profit agencies offering free comprehensive services focused primarily on 12 to 17 year-olds.

The Effort 24 hour crisis line: 916-368-3111 - The Effort is an established Family Services Agency providing medical care, drug treatment and comprehensive family care services in Sacramento and surrounding counties.

Sacramento County Mental Health Crisis Intervention Line -
916-732-3637





Stand Up to Youth Suicide:
Candlelight Vigil Friday Night



Equality Action Now, in partnership with local LGBTQ organizations and mental health specialists has organized a candlelight vigil to be held in the parking lot of McMartin Realty, 21st and K Streets, Midtown Sacramento, between 6:00pm and 7:00pm, Friday, October 8, 2010. The vigil will be held in conjunction with a nation-wide effort to, "Stand Up to Youth Suicide". Representatives of Equality Action Now and other LGBT organizations and mental health experts will be on hand to help with questions and concerns and to provide the community with resources to fight bullying in Sacramento area schools.

[Daywalker]

The Daywalkers are Officially checkin' in to the Sac-Pak.

:koolaid:

:daywalker:

[Dallas]

So..Sacramento area Butch & femmes hang out where?

:hangloose:

[drsassypants]

Hey Sacramento!

Come on out to Hamburger Patty's on Wednesday, April 13th at 7pm & play some Drag Queen Bingo! A portion of the proceeds are being donated to the Sacramento Gender Health Center. The Center has been open less than a year and provides invaluable gender and mental health services to our community.

The Sacramento Gender Health Center would love to beat the record for most money raised. Won't you come out & play with us?

[The Oopster]

comes in to blow some of the dust off of this.

Am putting out my feelers for possible temporary living options from oct 2011 through sept 2012.

Sounds like from oct til mayish that work will be on the low side so would only be a few nights here or there. So if I could find a couch or even a driveway to park a truck with sleeping arrangements in it and some bathroom privileages that would be great.

for may through sept 2012 my favored option would be to find someone with property outside of sacramento. The closer to the el dorado forest the better. I have a popup camper that I would love to setup somewhere for that time and live out of it. There might be options throught the forest but I'm just trying to see what else is out there. I would just need somewhere to plug it in and someplace to hook up a hose for water. Bathroom privileages would be nice but i have a port a potty and could hook up a shower facility if needed off of the camper.

[intrigue_in916]

I know there's not exatly a lot of us in the Sacramento area, but I still can't believe there's not a Sacramento thread!

Say hey if you're local! Maybe we should BBQ before the season ends? Anyone?

Hey from Folsom:bunchflowers:

[Daywalker]

Sac Pac Thread Comes Alive!
:breakdance:

Ok, so I'm putting feelers out for the Sac area ~ we're looking for
a few resources to find some odds and ends for free or very low cost.

:help:

Items such as:




Bulk Fabric ~ Clearance kind of stuff ~ Black, Red and/or variations of.
Chairs ~ Cheap Rentals? Gracious Lenders? We need about 30.
Will check Habitat for Humanity, but if anyone has an old trellis and/or PVC piping, I'll take it off yer hands!
Artificial Grass ~ or similar. Enough to cover an area of 20x20 or larger.


Again, just looking to see if anyone has any low cost/freebie resources.
:tinfoil:

These items are needed to complete the backyard
here in order to prepare it for a Ceremony.
:toast:

Thanks Ahead!

:koolaid:

:daywalker: