News of Note

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Available, Feb. 10, 3-7 pm in the auditorium at The Center
It’s not too late to get your H1N1 vaccine!  Why should you get a flu shot now?
- Flu season often lasts through March and April, so if you get vaccinated now you will have protection for the rest of the season.
- Flu is unpredictable!  We could see another wave of H1N1 disease in the next few weeks or months. 
- Getting a flu shot helps protect your friends, family and partners as well as yourself!  Getting a flu shot will help prevent the spread of influenza as we still continue to see more cases in San Diego.
All eligible persons are welcome, including children ages 6 months and older.  Bring your families and neighbors!  There is no charge for the vaccine.  For more information, please call the County Epidemiology and Immunization Services at (866) 358-2966. 

Community Yard Sale Now Accepting Donations
Don’t miss the Community Yard Sale at The Center on Saturday, March 20, 7 am-2 pm! Time to clean out your closets, cabinets, garage and attic, and donate the reusable items to the San Diego LGBT Community Center. Turn your old treasures into green $$$$$ for Family Matters @ The Center.  Please bring only items that are in good working condition: clothing, small household appliances, toys, games, bikes, bedding, dishes, small household accessories/furnishings, tools and yard equipment. Sorry, but no large appliances or large furniture can be accepted. To schedule drop off or for more information, contact Jane Schmoll at (619) 692- 2077, ext. 121, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Tickets Now Available
The 2010 Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast will be held Friday, May 21, 7:30 am at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Buy your tickets soon – last year’s event sold out very quickly! For more information, join the Facebook page. To purchase tickets online, visit the HMDB website.  

Exercise Your Right to Vote!
In order to be eligible to vote in the June 8 primary and November 2 general elections, you must register no later than May 24 and October 18, 2010 respectively. Applications to vote by mail are due by the same dates. Election materials are typically mailed out 29 days before an election so if you wish to vote by mail, registering early is best. To download a voter registration form, visit www.sdcounty.ca.gov/voters/Eng/eng_vote.pdf. To check your voter registration status, visit www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/rov/Eng/Evoter_query.asp. Visit http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm for more information.

50 and Better Together Bridge Club, Mondays, Noon to 3pm

The Monday Bridge Club is going strong at The Center. The group is still looking for a few intermediate to advanced players so if that’s you, swing by The Center at noon on Mondays. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz at (619) 692-2077, ext. 212, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Meditation at The Center, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 6 pm

Join Dr. Linda Barufaldi to meditate for health and stress reduction. Basic meditation principles will be discussed, followed by a group meditation — perfect for newcomers. Classes are free and will be held on February 10 & 17. Please note, there will be no admittance after 6:10 pm. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Positive Living Series Continues, Thursday, Feb.11, 6 pm

Positive Living is a comprehensive educational course for people living with HIV/AIDS. The focus is keeping your immune system healthy through mental, emotional and physical well being, and living a positive life. This series meets for seven more weeks on Thursdays at 6 pm. Dinner will be provided. For more information, contact Carolina Ramos at (619) 692-2077, ext. 116, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A (Queer) Geography of Remembrance -- A Reading of New and Selected Works by Cherríe Moraga Friday, Feb. 19, 6 pm

Nationally acclaimed Chicana lesbian poet, author and playwright Cherríe Moraga will be reading from her writings, poetry and prose on Friday, Feb.19 at 6 pm at The Center. Join Latino Services, the Woman’s Resource Center and the SDSU Association of Chicana Activists, in welcoming her and enjoy an evening of poetry and prose. This is a free event and is open to all.

Two Cents Featuring Ophelia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 pm

Two Cents is an entertaining, informative and interactive social event featuring Aaron Heier interviewing the men who move San Diego’s LGBT community. This month’s special guest is Ricky Walker, aka Ophelia Later. Ophelia is a two-time reigning Empress of the Imperial Court de San Diego, a Nicky award winner for Outstanding Impersonator and a two-time, back-to-back Miss GSGRA (Golden State Gay Rodeo Association) titleholder. Ophelia has been one of San Diego's most popular drag personalities who, every year, collects blankets and other essentials for low-income and homeless seniors and youth on both sides of the border. Get to know Walker (and Ophelia) and find out about his new project with Two Cents host Aaron Heier in this unique, one-night-only engagement.

Features from the Jewish Film Festival, Feb. 15 & 19

From Feb. 10-21, The 20th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival will present an array of feature, short and documentary films. On Feb. 15 the festival will feature Off and Running, the story of an African-American teen raised in the Jewish faith by her lesbian parents, and on Feb 19, And Thou Shalt Love, the story of a Yeshiva student in love with his study partner, and Chicks in White Satin, about the wedding of two San Diego women and the impact on their families. For more information, visit the website.

WRC Hosts San Diego Feminist Book Group, Feb. 16 – All are Welcome! 

The San Diego Feminist Book Group will meet at The San Diego LGBT Center on Tuesday, February 16, 7:00-8:30pm to discuss Dude, You're a Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School, by C.J. Pascoe. Snacks will be available for a small donation. The group will meet upstairs at The Center in Room 201. The San Diego Feminist Book Group is a book club and social group open to people of all genders, sexes and orientations who want to expand their knowledge of feminism and women's rights activism in the United States and throughout the world. For more information, contact Jessika Reliford at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.meetup.com/San-Diego-Feminist-Book-Group.