Bay Area Stuff....

[Toughy]

Thought I would start this thread for Bay Area happenings.....

here's the first one:

Butch/Femme Socials invites you to a games night. Bring your Monopoly,
Scrabble, Scattagories, Cranium, Poker, Cards,Checkers, Chess ETC...(some games
onsite).

WHEN: Wednesday, December 2nd, 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
WHERE: Wicked Grounds, 289-8th Street @ Folsom in San Francisco
www.wickedgrounds.com
WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends over 18 yrs old
WHAT ELSE: Easy street parking, walking distance from Civic Ctr. BART,
sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea available. Some stuff for sale in this shop so
bring your Xmas/Chanuka lists.

Casual dress, singles and couples, afterwork get together.

[Toughy]

Party at our Anniversary Celebration of our
5th SWING FESTIVAL
December 4-6 in SF
at historic Hotel Whitcomb (Market at 8th)!

Starting Friday, December 4th with our
3rd North American Open Same Sex Swing Championships
Any Swing Goes Contest
in West Coast, East Coast, Jive, Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa or whatever makes you swing...

Plus weekend of bands, lessons, workshops & more contests discounted below!

Volunteer to get in FREE (email Burnie at gayjitterbug@...)

NEW DAYTIME WORKSHOPS ADDED:

2 day workshops in Tap by Lynne Jassem and

Big Apple, Trankey Do and Tap Shim Sham by Catrine Ljunggren!

GET A FULL PASS FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND:

2 day workshop in Balboa Swing!

3 night workshops in Lindy, Blues, Shag, 20's Charleston and of course Balboa!

3 nights of dancing with bands and the
North American Swing Championships!

No host bar.

DANCE TICKET DISCOUNTS:

Register at meetup.com by RSVPing and paying by PAYPAL...
http://www.meetup.com/SwingFestivalDanceDiscounts/
$12 just Friday Night HERE ONLY! $15 at door.
$15 just Saturday Night HERE ONLY! $25 at door.
$12 just Sunday Night HERE ONLY! $15 at door.
FUN LESSONS WITH NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED
(additional cost starting at 7pm each night)

WEEKEND PASS DISCOUNT REGISTRATION:

http://www.signmeup.com/63246

$50 for Dance Pass for 3 nights.
$65 for dances with night lessons.

$100 Full Pass if staying in hotel!

OR IF NOT IN STAYING IN HOTEL:
$150 FULL PASS for all day workshops and all dances and all lessons
(extended to November 15th)

$160 by November 24th

$175 after!

Door prices may be more!

MORE ALA CART DISCOUNTS:

Tap. Big Apple, Trankey Do or Tap Shim Sham must be preregistered
if not buying a Full Pass...

ALA CART DAYTIME TAP & JAZZ VERNACULAR GROUP DANCES:
-Big Apple with Catrine Ljunggren (3 hours $40) Saturday, December 5th:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc..._button_id=954...


-Tap Shim Sham by Lynne Jassem Saturday, December 5th:
Paypal preregistration soon!

-Basic Tap by Lynne Jassem Saturday, December 5th:
Paypal preregistration soon!

-Trankey Do Line dance with Catrine Ljunggren (3 hours $40) Sunday, December 6th :
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc..._button_id=954...

-Basic Tap by Lynne Jassem Sunday, December 6th:
Paypal preregistration soon!

Thank you,

Burnie

QueerJitterbugs.com

[Toughy]

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm - Midnight
Location: Humanist Hall
Street: 411-28th Street
City State Zip: Oakland CA
Notes: Singles mingle 6-7 p.m., DJ dancing 7-Midnight

19th Street BART Station is nine blocks away.
Wheelchair accessible, street parking, parking lot next door but fills up fast.

Join Couples & Singles for Dancing, Socializing, Snacking & Struttin' Your Stuff

Butch-Femme, Femme-Femme, Butch-Butch, Lesbo, Dyke, Queer, Tranny, Tomboy Femme,Genderqueer, Basically... YOU!

Tickets: $10.00 paid via paypal, DETAILS TO FOLLOW REGARDING WHEN TO BUY TICKETS. YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER, NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.

NO REFUNDS ON TICKETS, NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

Put Your Sexy On!
Suits, Tuxes, Slacks, Leather, Cocktail dresses, Skirts
Don't let clothes be the reason that you don't come. Wear what's comfortable!
Hearty hors d'oeuvres, dessert and some drinks included with admission, BYOB. DJ dancing with DJ LUNA !

ALSO, we donate to a charity every year at this event, please bring food gift cards of any denomination from Whole Foods, Safeway, Trader Joe's for Meals for Reals benefiting needy folks in the Butch/Femme community OR mail your gift card to: S. Gilbert, 237 Wayne Ave. #360, Oakland, 94606. If you can, send your card in DECEMBER as they could really use the food in December.



Smoking outside by the fireplace

Places to Stay in Oakland:
The Bates House, 399 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, 510-893-3881
gay owned and operated B&B

Best Western Inn at the Square, 233 Broadway at 3rd St., Oakland
510-452-4565 or 800-633-5973

The Washington Inn Hotel, 495-10th Street at Broadway, Oakland
510/452-1776

To donate decorations, firewood, water or soda, please email butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com

To get a free admission, volunteer at least one hour, email me at: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, LIMITED VOLUNTEER SPACES. Put volunteer in the subject line of your email.

How to buy tickets will be posted in January 1, 2010

See you there,
Rope and T
__________________
www.ButchFemmeSocials.com

[Toughy]

bumping this up....

please read about the Winter Ball for ButchFemmeSocials of Oakland and SF....

it's the post above this one........post #3

[Toughy]

Join us for Bulldagger Bingo at the White Horse!

WHEN: Monday, January 11th at 6 p.m.

WHERE: White Horse, 66th & Telegraph in Oakland

WHAT: Really Bulldagger Bingo,
(proceeds go to Pacific Center in Berkeley, www.pacificcenter. org)

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends ALL welcome

WHAT ELSE: casual after work get together, easy street parking, food across the street at the Smokehouse, Captain will be pullin' those numbers.

See you there,
Rope and T

[Toughy]

Tickets are going fast, make sure you get yours at discounted prices. The last day to mail in your check is Dec 28th. You will be able to buy your advance price New Year Eve Trip the light fantastic Ball tickets on line at Brown Paper Tickets up until Dec 30th at 8pm. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/93488



Trip the light fantastics
Very Last New Years Eve Dance
Dec 31st 2009
Trip the Light Fantastic presents
For LGBTQI community and it's friends
Beginning partner dance lesson 8.30 to 9.00pm. Non stop dancing till 1am.

What better place to welcome in the New Year, meet new friends and old, and celebrate the passing of one year and the birth of another. Singles very welcome and mixer dances and games will be included at the end of the lesson. Last year we had over a 100 people welcoming in the New Year with the most amazing energy. We will also have a wish tree again this year so that you can set your intentions for 2010, if you would like to.


When: Thurday, December 31st, 2009
Where: Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland Map It
What Time: 8.30 - 1 am.
Entry: $20 in advance and $25 on the door.
Dances: country western two step, waltz, east coast swing ,west coast swing, night club two step, salsa , and line dancing.
Beginners: No experience or partner necessary
Age range: The group regularly ranges from mid twenties to 80's.
Allergies: This is a smoke, scent and alcohol free dance, please help keep this a safe space for people with scent allergies.
Accessibility: Lake Merritt is a wheelchair and scooter accessible venue, with elevator, ramps and accessible bathrooms. No sign language facilities.
Attire: Formal
Complimentary non alcoholic drinks and desserts buffet included, NYE party favours and hats, new years eve toast, midnight celebration, huge sprung dance floor, romantic view of the lake.


More Information: Contact zoe@...
Wesite: www.tripthelightfantastic.org

[Toughy]

Join us for Bulldagger Bingo at the White Horse!

WHEN: Every Monday from 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: White Horse, 66th & Telegraph in Oakland

WHAT: Bulldagger Bingo,
(proceeds go to Pacific Center in Berkeley, www.pacificcenter.org)

WHO: Butch/Femme folks and our friends ALL welcome

WHAT ELSE: casual after work get together, easy street parking, food across the street at the Smokehouse, Captain will be pullin' those numbers.

See you there,
Rope and T

this is a fun thing to do with a bunch of your friends..........and Pacific Center is a great place that is open to all us queer folk.........

[TempestuousFemme]

Just wanted to wave hi to ya toughie!

[AtLast]

This is your opportunity to join COLAGE's Board of Directors during a very exciting time for the organization! In the second year of implementing our new strategic plan and in the midst of celebrating our 20th anniversary, COLAGE is looking for dynamic, passionate and active leaders to join the Board of Directors and work with the organization to take it to the next level of its development and impact.
COLAGE is the only national, youth-driven network that connects people with a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent to a community of peers. Growing up knowing that our families are different can make a kid feel confused or conflicted. By connecting with others who share our experience, COLAGE helps us come to the realization that our difference is our strength. With this realization, we become leaders and advocates for the policies that matter most to our families. Based in San Francisco, COLAGE offers an integrated array of local, regional and national programs. With over 10,000 member contacts, a network of chapters across the U.S, and 20 years of expertise in youth empowerment and LGBTQ family matters, COLAGE represents and organizes the millions of people who have one or more LGBTQ parents and families.
The COLAGE Board of Directors is an intergenerational, multi-racial/multi-cultural group of dedicated volunteers that includes youth and adults with LGBTQ parents, LGBTQ parents, and allies from all over the United States. The Board convenes for in-person meetings twice annually in addition to participating in ongoing conference calls and committee meetings. The Board provides crucial guidance and oversight for COLAGE and its programs, performs important fundraising and governance duties, and supports the staff of COLAGE in their ongoing work.

To ensure that all organizational decisions and actions are guided by and reflect COLAGE's diverse membership and constituencies, we are currently seeking people who have one or more of the following backgrounds or identities to apply:
* Do you have one or more transgender parent(s) and/or identify as trans?
* Are you a person of color and active in communities of color?
* Are you from/Do you reside in the Midwest or a rural area of the U.S.? Or from the cities of NYC, DC, or LA?
* Are you male-identified?
* Are you between the ages of 15 and 17?
COLAGE especially seeks dedicated board members with skills and experience in:
* Public relations, marketing, media communications, and e-communications;
* Financial management, investment & oversight or non-profit accounting;
* Fundraising, especially event planning and individual donor program development
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

* Uphold COLAGE's mission, vision, values, and methodology
* Volunteer average of 10-20 hours per month (some months more, some less)
* Attend in-person three-day meetings twice per year. Spring meeting is in SF Bay Area, Fall meeting location rotates. This Fall the meeting will be in Washington D.C. over the weekend of October 10-12, 2010.
* Participate in all-board conference calls every 6 weeks
* Actively participate on at least one board committee, including monthly calls
* Be an ambassador for COLAGE and LGBTQ families, including being publicly 'out' about your family, in your community


TO APPLY:

Please submit completed COLAGE Board Application Form to the COLAGE Board Development Committee (nominations@colage.org).

When your application is received, you will be notified and may be asked to participate in an interview with one of our current Board members or Executive Director.

QUESTIONS?

Email our Board Development Committee at nominations@colage.org or contact
Beth Teper, Executive Director at 415-861-5437, director@colage.org.





http://www.colage.org/2010/07/colage...d_members.html

[AtLast]

Welcome to Country Nights Women's Partner Dancing------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Two-step, Waltz, Swing, Latin, & Line dancing!
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First Friday's -- August 6th, 2010

Lake Merritt Dance Center *a fully disabled accessible venue*
Located at: 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland , CA

Instruction by - Adrianne Santillon

7:30-8:15pm Line Dance - Reggae Cowboy!

8:15pm-8:45pm - Basic West Coast Swing Lesson

8:45-11:00pm Non-stop Dancing!

$10 *Includes Lesson & Light Refreshments*

Walk in, dance out!

NO EXPERIENCE OR PARTNER NECESSARY!

*All ages Welcome
*Excellent Teachers
*Warm and Inviting Atmosphere

Info510) 534-6226
Email: CountryNightsDance@sbcglobal.net
www.CountryNightsDance.com
Join us on Facebook as well!
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Upcoming Events/Classes-

Texas Rose - Second Saturday's www.texasrosedance.com
Latin Dance Party - Forth Saturday's www.emilycolesdance.com
Monday's Dance Classes by Zoe Balfour www.tripthelightfantastic.org
Sunday Ballroom Dance Classes by Dancing with the Queers
www.dancingwiththequeers.com

[Rope]

Butches night out Femmes welcome (cuz we ain't stoopid).

WHEN: Thursday, August 26th, 5-9 p.m.

WHERE: White Horse, 66th St & Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, CA

WHAT: Casual after work get together for singles and couples, we're playing BINGO to raise money for Meals for Reals that helps feed Butch/Femme folks in our community. ALSO, bring any denomination food gift card from Lucky's, Safeway, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods.

WHAT ELSE: Easy parking, wheelchair accessible, drink specials, pool tables, big screen TV, smoking lounge, casual hang out. Food across the street at the Smokehouse or order pizza to come in.

See you there,

Rope and T

[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 S.F.
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.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARPOOLING.

THANKS, to Dawn and Amy for finding us this venue for our Tea Dance!

See you there,

Rope and Toughy


ALSO, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO SELL RAFFLE TICKETS OR HELP HOST THE SINGLES MINGLE, EMAIL ME AT: butchfemmesocials@yahoo.com, put in the subject line VOLUNTEER.

Find us on Facebook- Butch/Femme Socials
www.ButchFemmeSocials.com

[Captividee]

We are looking for like minded couples to hang out with. Movies, dinner, drinks, games, etc.

[Toughy]

Butch/Femme Socials on facebook.......we do stuff in the Bay Area with singles, couples, whatever, all legal ages, all genders welcome.....

[Andrea]

I have an extra ticket for Police Brutality and Surveillance in the Online Era on Wednesday, October 18th in SF. Please hit me up if you are interested.

https://www.aclunc.org/get-involved/events/san-francisco-police-brutality-surveillance-online-era

Confirmed panelists

Malkia Cyril, Executive Director, Center for Media Justice
Kristian Lum, Lead Statistician, Human Rights Data Analysis Group
DeRay Mckessson, Civil rights activist, organizer, and educator
Nicole A. Ozer, Technology & Civil Liberties Policy Director

Cost: Free

The panel discussion will begin at 6 p.m. You are invited to mingle and connect with fellow human rights advocates before and after the panel.

Malkia Cyril is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Center for Media Justice, a national organizing hub that champions the media and technology rights of communities of color and America’s poor, and co-founder of the Media Action Grassroots Network, the largest media justice network in the country.

DeRay Mckesson, a prominent racial justice activist and leader, is involved in mapping police violence and formulating policy objectives to advance racial justice. As a protester, avid Twitter user, and podcast creator, he has personal insight into the role of mass protests, social media, and movement building in challenging police brutality.

Kristian Lum, lead statistician at the Human Rights Data Analysis Group, manages an effort to gather and analyze data on killings by police and predictive policing, with the goals of improving the data and better understanding the true human costs.

Nicole A. Ozer is the Technology and Civil Liberties Policy Director for the ACLU of California. Nicole is a nationally recognized expert on issues at the intersection of privacy and government surveillance and free speech and the Internet.

The panel will be moderated by Lisa Reinsberg, the executive director of the International Justice Resource Center, an organization dedicated to helping advocates make use of international human rights protections and encouraging human rights oversight bodies to be responsive to realities on the ground.

This event is organized by the International Justice Resource Center and is co-sponsored by the ACLU of Northern California, Human Rights Data Analysis Group, Human Rights Watch, Asylum Access, Amnesty International USA, the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley Law, and Center for Justice & Accountability.

Location :
ACLU of Northern CA
39 Drumm St
San Francisco , CA

[Andrea]

Originally Posted by Andrea

I have an extra ticket for Police Brutality and Surveillance in the Online Era on Wednesday, October 18th in SF. Please hit me up if you are interested.

https://www.aclunc.org/get-involved/events/san-francisco-police-brutality-surveillance-online-era

Confirmed panelists

Malkia Cyril, Executive Director, Center for Media Justice
Kristian Lum, Lead Statistician, Human Rights Data Analysis Group
DeRay Mckessson, Civil rights activist, organizer, and educator
Nicole A. Ozer, Technology & Civil Liberties Policy Director

Cost: Free

The panel discussion will begin at 6 p.m. You are invited to mingle and connect with fellow human rights advocates before and after the panel.

Malkia Cyril is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Center for Media Justice, a national organizing hub that champions the media and technology rights of communities of color and America’s poor, and co-founder of the Media Action Grassroots Network, the largest media justice network in the country.

DeRay Mckesson, a prominent racial justice activist and leader, is involved in mapping police violence and formulating policy objectives to advance racial justice. As a protester, avid Twitter user, and podcast creator, he has personal insight into the role of mass protests, social media, and movement building in challenging police brutality.

Kristian Lum, lead statistician at the Human Rights Data Analysis Group, manages an effort to gather and analyze data on killings by police and predictive policing, with the goals of improving the data and better understanding the true human costs.

Nicole A. Ozer is the Technology and Civil Liberties Policy Director for the ACLU of California. Nicole is a nationally recognized expert on issues at the intersection of privacy and government surveillance and free speech and the Internet.

The panel will be moderated by Lisa Reinsberg, the executive director of the International Justice Resource Center, an organization dedicated to helping advocates make use of international human rights protections and encouraging human rights oversight bodies to be responsive to realities on the ground.

This event is organized by the International Justice Resource Center and is co-sponsored by the ACLU of Northern California, Human Rights Data Analysis Group, Human Rights Watch, Asylum Access, Amnesty International USA, the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley Law, and Center for Justice & Accountability.

Location :
ACLU of Northern CA
39 Drumm St
San Francisco , CA

BUMP IT UP!!!