Drag Kings, DJ's, Drinks...Oh my!
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G.L.A.D. Night; tonight in Tulare
Featuring one LA's finest DJ Dohi, hot ladies in drag, Tarot Card readings by "Mystic Cat"and fabulous drink specials all night!!
The Hoedown
1742 East Tulare Avenue
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Attention Porterville College Students
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Welcome to the new school year!!
I hope some of you will be joining forces with PC Pride's second year in the making. The club's first meeting will be held on campus tomorrow August 23, 2012 from 4:15pm - 5:15pm.
Club rush will be conducted August 27th and 28th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. In addition to looking for new members, they are also looking for volunteers to help man the table during club rush.
Facebook page for PC Pride: http://www.facebook.com/PCPride or contact portervillecollegepride@gmail.com
Add a commentIt's that time of year again...
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We've been looking forward to Visalia's very own Family Fest all year long and the time has finally arrived!!
Last year was a blast, the year before that was a blast, I'm willing to bet this year will be a blast as well!
I hear Brooke has some fun and exciting things up her sleeve this year.
Join us this coming September for a day of family fun at Mooney Groove park in Visalia.
The facebook event can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/events/339942972766801/
or you can follow Gay Visalia here: www.gayvisalia.com
Gender Variant
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Model: Stav Strashko
Word of the day:
Gender Variant;
1-A person who deviates from the expected characteristics of their sexual gender.
2-Pertains to people who transcend the conventional definitions of man and woman
http://www.advocate.com/politics/media/2012/08/22/gender-variant-model-featured-toyota-ad
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Krazy J's - Come on OUT Days!
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Saturday, August 18th
The Party Starts at 8pm, Don't Miss It!
Want a great night out in a great club and don't want to drive to Fresno to do it? No problem! Join us at Krazy J's (formerly Halfy's Pub) in Tulare as they graciously host a fundraiser for Gay Visalia. With a small cover charge of only $3.00 you will be supporting your local LGBT community, not to mention having fun! Krazy J's has 3 pool tables, 2 beer pong tables, and a ping pong/flip cup table. Game anyone? There is also a huge dance floor and we'll have a DJ throwing down some of your favorite tunes. Did I mention there is plenty of parking that is constantly monitored with security cameras and can be seen in the club? Yep, safe, secure AND welcoming. Maybe one of Tulare's best kept secrets.
For you non-drinkers or designated drivers, they have the best sweet tea around! For those of you ready to party, we will have yummy jello shot specials, with some of those proceeds coming our way as well. As our way of saying thank you for coming out and supporting us, we just might be giving away some FREE stuff to YOU. This is definitely going to be a night for the books. Come OUT with us, have a drink, and have some fun. Lets get down underground!!
A big thanks to Krazy J's for supporting Gay Visalia and its community!
You can help us by spreading the word. Please invite all of your family and friends to this event, thanks!
Facebook event - Directions/Map
Krazy J's 126 E. Kern ave., Tulare, California 93274
Add a commentFresno's Chick fil A Protest - wrap up
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It was warm, but not as hot as it had been all week. When I arrived a crowd was just starting to build but by the end of the protest there had been well over 200 hundred people participating. In a community like Fresno that says alot! We are an agricultural based community and tend to keep to ourselves. Things like gay marriage and equality are hot buttons even in here. The support for this event was amazing. It was electrical and energized. The best part is people on both sides were polite. Nothing got out of hand. - Audra Taylor
Media coverage: KSEE NBC 24, KMPH Fox 26, KFSN ABC 30, KGPE CBS 47, Fresno Bee, The Business Journal, CNN iReport, KMJ 580 AM.
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As seen on facebook: See many more comments and reactions (both pro and con) on the facebook event page. |
Writers Wanted
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Gay Porterville proudly serves the community and is ran by the community. This means YOU!
Know of a local event? Have a story to tell? Have an opinion? Then let's hear it!!
Please submit your ideas to Melissa@gayporterville.com or let's get together for coffee and go over some things. Call or text 559-791-8699.
Add a commentQueer Bowling - Bakersfield
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For just $13 you get two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, AND the comradare of our fellow family members. This event is for all ages and welcome's all walks of life.
This Saturday join Whitney Equality Weddell and locals for a night of bowling.
Queer Bowling for August
Saturday, August 11, 2012
4:00pm - 6:30pm
AMF Bowling Centers
3610 Wible Road
Bakersfield
The Facebook event can be found HERE
Add a commentTC...WHAT!!?!
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This Sunday Porterville's very own women's full tackle football team will be playing in Fresno.
This will be an exciting game. As of last weekend, TC Villainz has won it's 6th game in a row. This weekend they will be facing off against the 2011 WFFL Champions War Angels in a flag football match.
Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 10:00am
425 East Alluvial Avenue
Fresno
TC Villainz is always looking to recruit new committed, energetic, soldiers for their team. For more information: Monet Beltran at 559-306-7483.
You can also support your local Villainz and get some cool merchandise HERE
Add a commentGay Visalia Bar Night!!
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Per Gay Visalia:
Want a great night out in a great club and don't want to drive to Fresno to do it? No problem! Join us at Krazy J's (formerly Halfy's Pub) in Tulare as they graciously host a fundraiser for Gay Visalia. With a small cover charge of only $3.00 you will be supporting your local LGBT community, not to mention having fun! Krazy J's has 3 pool tables, 2 beer pong tables, and a ping pong/flip cup table. Game anyone? There is also a huge dance floor and we'll have a DJ throwing down some of your favorite tunes. Did I mention there is plenty of parking that is constantly monitored with security cameras and can be seen in the club? Yep, safe, secure AND welcoming. Maybe one of Tulare's best kept secrets.
For you non-drinkers or designated drivers, they have the best sweet tea around! For those of you ready to party, we will have yummy jello shot specials, with some of those proceeds coming our way as well. As our way of saying thank you for coming out and supporting us, we just might be giving away some FREE stuff to YOU. This is definitely going to be a night for the books. Come OUT with us, have a drink, and have some fun. Lets get down underground!!
A big thanks to Krazy J's for supporting Gay Visalia and its community!
You can help us by spreading the word. Please invite all of your family and friends to this event, thanks!
The Facebook event can be found HERE
Add a commentRainbow Produktionz
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Rainbow Produktionz is proud to announce a new home for it's weekly 21+ LGBT night known as GLAD Night.
The new home for this weekly shin dig is located at The Hoedown in Tulare every Wednesday evening.
Please come out and show your support for our local out DJ; DJ Papi.
The Hoedown
1742 East Tulare Avenue
559-686-1234
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The Gay and Lesbian Center of Bakersfield
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The Gay and Lesbian Center of Bakersfield is now open. Here is a list of their upcoming socail groups, gatherings, and other fun functions:
The Gay and Lesbian Center of Bakersfield invites you to visit our new Center during Rainbow Week: Birth of a Movement, June 25-30, celebrating the Stonewall Uprising that marked the beginning of the modern gay rights movement in the United States. Daily events geared for our diverse community will occur every night during Rainbow Week. All gay men, lesbians, transgender, questioning and allies are welcome.
Skate Party!!
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It was so much fun last time Gay Visalia's doing it again!!
Congratulations Visalia!
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The City of Visalia will be issuing a Proclamation declaring June LGBT Pride Month in Visalia.
This Monday June 18, 2012 7:00 PM at the Visalia City Hall!
The official signed proclamation reads as follows:
LGBT Pride Month
JUNE 2012
WHEREAS, June is LGBT Pride Month across the United States; and
WHEREAS, Visalia has a diverse LBGT community, which includes individuals from
all walks of life including doctors, lawyers, police officers, nurses, construction workers,
professionals of all types, teachers, and religious leaders; and
WHEREAS, the LGBT community in Visalia has organized workshops, festivals,
sporting events, dinners, and other activities to celebrate Pride throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, LGBT youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their
straight peers, and more than 1/3 of LGBT youths have attempted suicide and nine out
of ten LGBT youths report harassment at school, and three-fifths report feeling unsafe at
school; and
WHEREAS, High School students in Visalia have organized Gay-Straight Alliances to
fight bullying, provide support, and encourage education to combat homophobia; and
WHEREAS, being “out” is the most important action members of the LGBT community
can engage in to provide role models, and support to young people who may be struggling
with their sexual orientation.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Visalia does hereby proclaim June
2012 as LGBT Pride Month in the City of Visalia and commend the LGBT Community
for helping to raise awareness in our community.
Dated: June 18, 2012
Amy Shuklian, Mayor
Steven A. Nelsen, Vice Mayor Greg Collins, Councilmember
E. Warren Gubler, Councilmember Bob Link, Councilmember
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Pflag TODAY!!
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PFLAG Tulare and Kings Counties is a volunteer group of parents, family and friends of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT). We welcome members of the GLBT community to our meetings and membership. We meet on the third Sunday of each month.
| Location: | Family HealthCare Network 305 East Center Street (Corner of Bridge Street) Visalia (Use the courtyard entrance on Bridge. Pedestrian gate is in the alley.) |
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