by david vera community
outstanding local LBT women and live entertain-
ment from Roxy Blue and the Handful—as well as a
special performance by Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance
Theater company members Liv Isaacs-Nollet and
MeNtoRING
Veronica M. Lamm.
MAkeS A
Tickets are $150 for a 6:00 p.m. admittance that
DIffeReNce
includes dinner with wine & Champagne at your
By Patrick Loose
table; and $75 for dessert and show only—with
Director of Operations
admittance at 8:00p.m. The Paradise Point Resort &
San Diego LGBT Community Center
Spa in Mission Bay is located at 1440 Vacation Road.
Visit
www.thecentersd.kintera.org/awn2009 for
The Center’s Youth Housing Project
more details.
provides housing for San Diego’s homeless
youth, but the long-term goal is to help these
youth become self-sufficient. That requires
that they find work that pays a living wage.
While access to stable housing provides the
essential foundation for them to transition
6th Annual Ride 4 AIDS successfully into adulthood, youths who
If you’re looking for a new experience to remem- have been homeless often face numerous
ber as rewarding and worthwhile, this is it! Get an additional challenges. Many have been
intense workout, see the most picturesque views in unable to complete educational goals such
San Diego AND support HIV/AIDS research! All you as high school, college or trade school and
need is a bike and an admission fee. On Sunday, April have never developed job skills that will allow
5, choose between four courses: a 10-mile cycle, a 25- them to find and sustain adequate employ-
mile cycle, a 50-mile cycle and the ultimate 62-mile ment. To answer these challenges, the Youth
challenge. Each course is designed to accommodate Housing Project offers the Youth Apprentice
varied levels of skill. Families are as welcome as recre- and Mentorship program, made possible
ational riders or competitive types. 750 participants through the generosity of Dr. Lester Machado.
are expected to attend.
Mr./Ms./Miss Gay San Diego Pageant
This program helps to empower youth in our
Admission is $25 for the 10-mile cycle (Spanish
The annual Mr./Ms./Miss Gay San Diego pageant is
community to make positive life choices that
Landing Park to San Diego Bayfront back to Spanish
better than ever! This year, it will be held at Bacchus
enable them to maximize their potential.
Landing); $30 for the 25-mile cycle (Spanish Landing
House—located at 3054 University Ave. in North
The program depends on adult volunteers
Park to Cabrillo National Monument back to Spanish
Park—on Sunday, April 19. The Imperial Court de San
who are committed to spending at least one
Landing); to $35 for the 50-mile cycle; $100.00 for the
Diego is designing this year’s pageant as a benefit for
year supporting, guiding and helping youth
62-mile cycle (Spanish Landing Park to Del Mar back
Project STAR which offers case-management, referral
develop effective social and workplace skills.
to Spanish Landing)—with all proceeds benefitting
and supportive services for transgender persons at
Employment mentors teach program
research and service programs for people living
high risk for HIV and STDs. Project Star also acknowl-
youth about different occupations and indus-
with HIV/AIDS. Hosted By Being Alive San Diego,
edges transition-related issues, monitored hormone
tries, model responsible behaviors and help
this event starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.
therapy and helps individuals experiencing barriers
youth develop stronger workplace skills. This
Contact Rick Kozlowski at 858.268.1250 or visit www.
accessing health and social services. It is a program of
will help to improve their employability by
kozenterprises.com.
The Family Health Centers of San Diego. Doors open
becoming part of the social network of adults
at 5:30 p.m. and the pageant starts at 6:00 p.m. The
and community members who care about
Imperial Court de San Diego’s reigning Princess Roy-
youth residing at the Youth Housing Project.
Annual Women’s Night
ale, Lexi Styles, and Former Princess Royale, Regina
Mentors can help youth develop and reach
This time, let’s hear it for the girls! Annual Women’s
Styles, will host the event. The pageant will consist of
positive academic, career and personal goals.
Night is a celebration of San Diego’s lesbian, bisexual
three different categories: “Mr.” “Ms.” and “Miss.” The
Support from successful and caring adults
and transgender women’s community—the only
“Mr.” and “Ms.” contestants will participate in casual
can mean the difference between a youth
event of its kind in all of San Diego County!
and eveningwear. “Miss” contestants will participate
beginning a successful career and learning to
This year, expect a beautiful bash at the Paradise
in a talent competition and evening gown. Everyone
live independently or returning to homeless-
Point Resort & Spa in Mission Bay. The event theme
is welcome to participate in the pageant. According
ness. Becoming an employment mentor of-
is “Sirens of the Silver Screen Soiree”—so show up
to Regina Styles, “the pageant is a great experience
fers an opportunity to make a real difference
on Saturday, April 18th dressed in your best black
for all who participate, plus it’s really all about having
in a young person’s life.
and white attire. The evening features dancing to DJ
fun and raising money for a good cause.” For more
For more information on how to become a
Sandra B. Ware’s spin skills, a silent auction, casino-
information or to participate, contact Regina at
volunteer, contact Dana Toppel at 619.692.2077,
style gambling, an awards program recognizing
619.288.1183.
ext. 103, or
dtoppel@thecentersd.org.
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