By Dan Margolis
OurTownSF.org, in an attempt to showcase San Francisco’s wide array of private nonprof its serving the LGBT community, has created a free expo that will be held on November 19 from 1:30–4:30 pm in the gymnasium at Eureka Valley Recreation Center on Collingwood at 18th Street. Co-hosts will include Sister Roma (the Most Photographed Nun in the World™), Tom Temprano (former President of the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club and City College Trustee Candidate), and Sister Hera Sees Candy.
This is an opportunity to connect in English or Spanish with San Francisco’s LGBT nonprofit service providers, arts and athletic groups. Representatives from over 50 groups will be on hand to assist you, and handouts from hundreds more will be available. Also, you’ll learn about the exciting programs at the Eureka Valley Recreation Center.
All Free! No ticket is needed, and families with children are welcome.
Entertainment:
Sundance Saloon – Country-western dancing and lessons San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band – The “Official Band of San Francisco” & the first openly gay musical organization in the world Momma’s Boyz – Alex U. Inn, the Bestie Award Winner for Best Drag King, and Kaylah Marin, aka Mailman, who is on the Billboard Charts Cheer SF – They inspire, entertain, and amaze audiences through powerful performances
The event will also include:
Dozens of door prizes A cooking demo by Project Open Hand Snacks, including tasty treats from Hot Cookie Face painting courtesy of the Eureka Valley Recreation Center Travel Guides by Damron for men and women Danielle Castro of TAJA’s Coalition will speak about the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance T.J. Lee-Miyaki of Positive Force/Strut will speak about the role of Strut in our community.
Videography:
Archive Productions, Inc.
Community Partners:
Academy of Friends, AIDS Emergency Fund-AEF, AIDS Legal Referral Panel -ALRP, National AIDS Memorial Grove, Archive Productions, Inc., Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, AtmosQueer, Bare Chest Calendar, Brava Theater Center, Castro Community On Patrol, Castro Country Club, Castro Merchants, 50-Plus Network, Federation of Gay Games, Flesh & Spirit Community, GAPA Foundation, The GLBT Historical Society, GLBT National Help Center, Grand Ducal Council of San Francisco, The HIV Story Project, Healing Waters Wilderness Adventures, HRC San Francisco Bay Area, Imperial Council of San Francisco, Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Maitri Compassionate Care, Momma’s Boyz, New Conservatory Theatre Center, Openhouse, Our Family Coalition, Positive Force, Project Open Hand, Queer LifeSpace, Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness, Rainbow Honor Walk, Rainbow World Fund, Rashad Eid Design, Recycled AIDS Medicine Program – RAMP, The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation-REAF, San Francisco Front-Runners, San Francisco Leathermen’s Discussion Group-SFLDG, San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, Shanti Project, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc., SQREAM San Francisco, Sundance Saloon, TAJA’s Coalition, Tenderloin Tessie Holiday Dinners, Theatre Rhinoceros, Wagz Pack’s Service Pups
Media Sponsors:
San Francisco Bay Times, “Betty’s List,” ChrisCairnsList
For more information and to register for this free event, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ourtownsf-live-tickets-26673201263
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