GAY IE PRIDE
Events in Riverside and Palm Springs

The Pride festival season isn't over yet, with the fall events set right in our backyard.

Here are the details:

RIVERSIDE-IE PRIDE FESTIVAL
Planning meetings for the festival are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Jeffery Owens Community Center.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
WHERE: White Park, 3901 Market St., Riverside

GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE FESTIVAL
WHEN: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8
WHERE: Palm Springs Baseball Stadium
ADMISSION: $15 each day or $20 for a two-day ticket
PARADE: 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. , steps off at Alejo Road and goes south on Palm Canyon Drive to Ramon Road
INFO: http://www.pspride.org/

A LITTLE FARTHER AWAY

Rainbows Festival, Phoenix: Oct. 3-4
Pride in the Desert, Tucson, Ariz.: Oct. 9-10

GAY IE AIDS WALKS:
Inland Empire AIDS Walk is Oct. 3

Here’s the schedule for AIDS Walks scheduled for Southern California.

INLAND EMPIRE
The goal for 2009 is $25,000.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 3
WHERE: Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount, Riverside
INFO: http://www.inlandaidsproject.org/

LOS ANGELES
AIDS Walk LA has raised $59 million for HIV programs and services in LA County since 1985.
WHEN: Oct. 18
INFO: www.aidswalk.net/losangeles

PALM SPRINGS
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 31; 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. presentation, 9:30 a.m. walk steps off
WHERE: Ruth Hardy Park, corner of Tamarisk and Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. The 2-mile walk will go through the Movie Colony area of town.
NOTES:
--Yes, the walk is on Halloween, and participants are encouraged to wear costumes.
--Pets on leashes are permitted on the walk.
--Lunch and entertainment will be provided following completed walk.
--Walkers receive a T-shirt, water bottle and bag with a minimum $25 donation; plus a journal and pen with a $150 or more donation; plus a pedometer with a $500 or more donation; plus a Sunday brunch invitation with a $1,000 donation.
INFO: http://www.desertaidsproject.org/aidswalk/index.php

SAN DIEGO
5K walk and 10K USA Track and Field sanctioned run
WHEN: 8 p.m. Sept. 27
WHERE: Balboa Park
INFO: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=312098

GAY IE CLUBS:
Micky's is back; Metro Q opens in the OC


Micky's has reopened in West Hollywood. The club closed after a fire in August 2007. Now the go-go boys are back, along with a bigger bar, DJs and a new restaurant. Micky's is at 8857 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollwood.
INFO: www.mickys.com

Metro Q bar and restaurant opened at the end of March at Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue. Business partners Ida Vallez and Scott Forst opened the bar, apparently the first in the city, according to a report in the Orange County Register. The establishment features a jukebox, 50-inch plasma TVs and free wireless internet. The menu includes burgers, tri-tip, salmon, coconut fried shrimp and meatloaf. Metro Q helps fill the gap for a gay bar in Orange County after the Boom Boom Room closed in 2007. Since Metro Q is also a restaurant, patrons under the age of 21 are allowed.

Looking for a club closer to home? Here’s a list of gay bars in the Inland Empire:

RIVERSIDE
The Menagerie
Dance floor, karaoke, video and smoking patio.
WHERE: 3581 University Ave.
PHONE: 951-788-8000
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Located near downtown Riverside. Back to the Grind coffeeshop is next door.

VIP Nightclub
An age 18 and over club featuring dancing, pool, karaoke, drag shows and drink specials. Patio.
HOURS: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
WHERE: 3673 Merrill Ave.
PHONE: 951-784-2370
INFO: http://www.vip-nightclub.com/
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Close to the Riverside Plaza shopping center, which has a movie theater and restaurants.

SAN BERNARDINO
The Lark
Drink specials, music, video, pool, games, patio and karaoke. Dance floor on back bar features country and western, ‘80s and hip-hop nights. Smoking patio, Internet jukebox, free Wi-Fi. Happy hour 3-7 p.m. every day.
WHERE: 917 Inland Center Drive
HOURS: 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
PHONE: (909) 884-8770
INFO: http://www.the-lark.com/

UPLAND
Oasis Nightclub
Dancing to hip-hop, trance, old school and Spanish. Birthday club, drink specials. Talent club at 10 p.m. Thursdays. Drag Idol 10 week contest at 10 p.m. Sundays through May 24 with finals on May 31.
21 and over Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 18 and over Thursday and Sunday.
HOURS: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Dinner 6-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8-11 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE: 1386 E. Foothill Blvd.
ADMISSION: Cover charge
PHONE: 909-920-9590
INFO: http://www.oasis-nightclub.com/

MURRIETA
Club Escape
Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill becomes Club Escape for an evening once a month with DJs, male and female go-go dancers, drink specials, pool.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month
WHERE: 24910 Washington Ave.
ADMISSION: $3

GAY IE RESOURCES:
AIDS Organizations

INLAND AIDS PROJECT
Provides support services to those infected with HIV/AIDS in the Inland Empire. Services include case management, mental and behavioral health treatment, substance abuse counseling, housing assistance, home care, transportantion, education and prevention.
HIV testing at the Riverside location 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
PHONE: 951-274-0952
LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Riverside: 3767 Elizabeth St./951-346-1910
San Bernardino: 357 W. Second St. Suite 16/909-888-8878
Hesperia: 18347 Madrone St./760-947-0577
INFO: http://www.inlandaidsproject.org/

The Second Time Around Thift Store
Benefits Inland AIDS Project with sales of antiques, gifts, collectibles, furniture, kitchen items, books, music, clothing, jewelry, toys and games. Donations are accepted.
HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: 3772 Elizabeth St., Riverside
PHONE: 951-274-0952

DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Medical care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS in the desert. HIV testing, counseling, home health services, leagal assisance, and help with housing, medication, food and employment.
LOCATIONS:
Palm Springs: 1695 N. Sunrise Way PHONE: 760-323-2118
Indio: 82-365 Highway 111 PHONE: 760-342-4197
INFO: http://www.desertaidsproject.org/

Revivals Resale Mart
Benefits Desert AIDS Project withsales of clothing, furniture and housewares. Domations accepted.
LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Palm Springs: 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive/760-318-6491
Palm Desert: 73608 Highway 111/760-8690
Cathedral City 1: 68100 Ramon Road/760-328-1330
Cathedral City 2: 68401 Highway 111/760-969-5747

BIENESTAR
HIV/AIDS services for the Latino community. Services include HIV prevention and testing, support groups, case management, treatment education, housing assistance, legal services, food bank, translation and mental health services
INLAND LOCATIONS/PHONES:
Coachella: 53-990 Enterprise Way, No. 6B/760-398-3166
San Bernardino: 191 South E St., Suite D/909-889-5333
There are also locations in East Los Angeles, El Monte, Hollywood, La Casa, Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego, South Los Angeles and Van Nuys.
INFO: www.bienestar.org/

SAME GENDER LOVING BROTHERHOOD
Helps the African American community in the Inland Empire by providing prevention education and testing referrals for HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Provides health awareness programs and information and education on diversity, health issues and homophobia.
INFO: http://www.sbglb-inlandempire.org/

INLAND EMPIRE RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS PLANNING COUNCIL
Dedicated to maintaining the health of those living with HIV/AIDS in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
ADDRESS: Riverside County Department of Public Health, PO Box 7600, Riverside, CA 92503
PHONE: 951-358-7860
INFO: http://www.iehpc.org/

RYAN WHITE PROGRAM
Provides services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties to those who lack health insurance.
ADDRESS: County of San Bernardino Public Health Department, 340 N. Mt. View Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0038
PHONE: 909- 387-4290
EMAIL: asoria@dph.sbcounty.gov
INFO: http://www.sbcounty.gov/pubhlth/programs_services/ryan_white/ryan_white_home.htm

OTHER LINKS
California AIDS Clearinghouse: http://www.hivinfo.org/
California Office of AIDS: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/AIDS/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Sercices HIV/AIDS programs: hab.hrsa.gov
POZ Magazine: http://www.poz.com/

GAY IE RESOURCES:

PFLAG Directory

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Mission: Promotes health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends with support, education and advocacy to end discrimination and secure equal civil rights.

National Web site: http://www.pflag.org/
2009 PFLAG National Convention Oct. 9-11, 2009, in San Diego

PFLAG Palm Springs /Desert Communities
611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, #7-262
Palm Springs CA 92264
Meetings are at 2:30 p.m. the third Sunday of every month
For meeting location, call information line at 760-202-4430
E-mail: info@pspflag.org

PFLAG Riverside
P.O. Box 1648
Riverside, CA 92502
E-mail: pflagriversideca@yahoo.com
Riverside PFLAG meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 950 Spruce St., Riverside

PFLAG Temecula
Serving Murrieta,Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, Wildomar, Perris
P.O. Box 1020
Winchester, CA 92596
Web site: http://www.pflagtemecula.org/
E-mail: mjohn49748@aol.com

GAY IE RESOURCES:

Community center directory

RIVERSIDE
Jeffery Owens Community Center
The center sponsors monthly Excuses to Get Together, a monthly social event proceeded by a general business meeting. A meal is provided (donations accepted).
The JOCC Youth Council for LGBTQQ people 13 to 20 years old, family and friends. The Youth Council is co-sponsored by Jeffery Owens Community Center and the Rainbow Pride Alliance.
WHERE: 3845 10th St., Riverside
PHONE: 951-683-2032
WEB: www.jocc.org
EMAIL: info@joc.org

SAN BERNARDINO
Gay and Lesbian Center of the Inland Empire
PO Box 6333, San Bernardino 92412
PHONE: 909-882-4488
WEB: www.geocities.com/glcenter_ie

PALM SPRINGS
Desert Pride Community Center
Center offers HIV testing, cyber center, workshops, counseling and support, conversation groups, book club and monthly arts shows.
WHERE: 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201, Palm Springs
HOURS: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday
PHONE: 760-327-2313
WEB: www.desertpridecenter.org
EMAIL: dpccinfo@desertpridecenterps.org


ELSEWHERE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

LOS ANGELES
LA Gay & Lesbian Center
Health services and education, including HIV and STD testing and treatment, pharmacy, mental health, meth recovery. Services for families, seniors and homeless youth. Learning Curve programs and workshops, cyber center, career center, legal services, support groups. Art gallery and theater events.
LOCATIONS:
McDonald/Wright Building, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles. Administration, clinic.
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 McCadden Place, Los Angeles. Cultural arts, workshops, conversation groups.
Jeff Griffith Youth Center, 7051 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
PHONE: 323-993-7400
INFO: www.lagaycenter.org

LONG BEACH

The Center Long Beach

Information and education, health services, counseling and referrals, HIV testing, coming out support, legal counseling, youth mentoring, grief support, social and cultural activities.

WHERE: 2017 E. Fourth St., Long Beach

PHONE: 562-434-4455

INFO: www.cengterlb.org

ORANGE COUNTY
The Center Orange County
Youth group, discussion group, cyber center, counseling, support groups, HIV testing, hate crimes support, transgender resources, women’s health, Latino program, health education.
WHERE: 12752 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove
PHONE: 714-534-0862
INFO: www.thecenter.org

SAN DIEGO
The Center: The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center
Counseling and support, cyber center, discussion groups, youth center, HIV prevention and support, Latino services, senior services, speakers bureau, youth housing, womens resource center.
LOCATIONS:
Center Street-Hillcrest, 3909 Center St., San Diego.

PHONE: 619-692-2077
Hillcrest Youth Center, 3777 Fourth Ave., San Diego

PHONE: 619-497-2920
INFO: www.thecentersd.org

GAY IE RESOURCES:
Campus centers and gay studies

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
CSU San Bernardino Pride Center
Santos Manuel Student Union
PHONE: 909-537-5963
EMAIL: pridectr@csusb.edu
WEB: http://studentunion.csusb.edu/programs_and_centers/pc-des.htm

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE
UC Riverside LGBT Resource Center
Tuesday night rap groups for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and questioning. Cultural events, cyber center, resource library, education materials, peer counseling.
245 Costo Hall, Riverside
PHONE: 951-827-2267
EMAIL: out@ucr.edu
WEB: http://www.out.ucr.edu/

UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
University of Redlands Pride Center
1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
PHONE: 909-748-8287
EMAIL: raja_bhattar@redlands.edu

GAY STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-RIVERSIDE
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersexual and Transgender Studies Minor
Part of the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, interdisciplinary studies in sexual identity and orientation, gender, sexuality, cultural diversity, perspectives on the arts. Minor requires 24 units from anthropology, art history, classics, dance, English, ethnic studies, film and visual culture, history, music, philosophy, psychology, sociology, womens studies, and lesbian, gay and bisexual studies.
WEB: http://www.lgbitstudies.ucr.edu/