Events

Next Common Bond Board general meeting will be at Jerry's house.  Use the signups to get address information.

Come join us for a week at Faery University.
Aug. 14th- 23rd

To find out more go to www.zms.org or call (505) 783 4002.

U21 meets every Friday night from 7:00 to 9:30 at the Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living, 2801 Louisiana NE.It meets in the youth room in the basement of this social center
two blocks north of Menaul and blocks from Coronado Mall, ABQ Uptown,
&

Winrock.  Enter on the west side of the building off the parking lot.It is open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersex,
queer, and questioning youth under 21 and their allies under 21.This is a youth space.  It is largely a social time with some
planned events and sessions, such as arts & crafts, poetry,
information on
the community, films, dances, workshops, field trips, etc.  There are
trained adults there to facilitate the group and assist as needed.

Come join us for a road trip in western New Mexico where we will explore the El Morrow Monument and a barbecue in a park, then at dusk we will walk to a bat cave and experience bat flying out the the evening.  We will leave sometime in the morning and get back to ABQ sometime in the evening.  Check out the following videos on YouTube from a previous trip we took to the bat caves.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YCHRZ8H2uw

Experience an uplifting modern worship service that meets the needs of an ever-changing community. Here you can find your spiritual expression in many forms such as music, contemporary readings, and dance. An open communion will be given and music will be lead by our Praise Teams. This service also includes a Children & Youth Program and a Sign Language Interpreter. After service you will have an opportunity to socialize in the Celebration Hall; refreshments are provided.

Zia Nude Dudes' August social (pot luck) at 9pm on Saturday, August 22. Please see our web site, still in development, at http://www.zianudedudes.com for details.

Experience an uplifting modern worship service that meets the needs of an ever-changing community. Here you can find your spiritual expression in many forms such as music, contemporary readings, and dance. An open communion will be given and music will be lead by our Praise Teams. This service also includes a Children & Youth Program and a Sign Language Interpreter. After service you will have an opportunity to socialize in the Celebration Hall; refreshments are provided.

Suggested dress code for bee observation:  long-sleeved shirt and 
long pants, socks and closed-toe shoes. Light-colored clothing is 
best (white, tan, light blue) since bees are scared by black, red, 
and other dark colors and may become defensive.
Avoid wearing cologne or any other highly-scented hair or body 
product, since some chemicals attract them and make them defensive.
Directions:  From the east side of ABQ:  I-25 to Rio Bravo exit.  Rio 
Bravo across the river to Isleta. Left (south) on Isleta for about 3 
miles, then right (west) on Pajarito (Abuelita's NM Restaurant is on 
the nw corner at the turn onto Pajarito)  One mile west on Pajarito 
to right on Pajarito Meadows rd (only a right turn is possilble)  Our 
house is 2633 Pajarito Meadows Rd.  It is the house on the left 
almost obscured by trees right after a big blue metal building and a 

Come out and bowl! Sunday Night Out sponsors a fall and winter bowling league. Also, don't forget the 2nd Annual Albuquerque Roadrunner Bowling Tournament coming up September 18-20th.

League play resumes August 23rd. Registration begins at 4:30, bowling at 6:00.
Come with team of 4 with up to two alternates, or find a team at registration.

More info available at:
http://www.abq-sno.org/
http://www.beepbeepbowl.org/

Come play Crazy-Eights, an easy-to-learn card game in which players basically match suit or number of the card played before them. Please visit http://www.zianudedudes.com for details.

KUNM Radio 89.9 - LGBTQ Local Radio Show after This Way Out Headlines. Listen for interview with Linda Siegle - Equality NM lobbyist and Shannon Minter, lead counsel for Prop 8 and DOMA litigations

Tony Medina, Mr Pride 2009, is hosting a show at the 4th Street Nightclub. The show starts at 9 pm to 11:30 pm. There is a $10 cover. Proceeds to support Albuquerque Pride. The show is called Victory since he has finally won the title of Mr. Pride after three tries. Some preformers are: USC Empress XVII Aleah Rico, Emperor XVII Todd Swisher, Prince Royal Brandon Gonzales, Princess Royal Jazzime Bouvier, Empress XIII Mercedes Krystal Devoue, Mr Gay Pride 2006 Adan, Lady Fabiella de la O'mygoch. Paige Del Sol. Breanna Star.

Spend the day exploring the Mt. Taylor area near Grants with hiking.  Call Tom for all the details at 797-1403.

Experience an uplifting modern worship service that meets the needs of an ever-changing community. Here you can find your spiritual expression in many forms such as music, contemporary readings, and dance. An open communion will be given and music will be lead by our Praise Teams. This service also includes a Children & Youth Program and a Sign Language Interpreter. After service you will have an opportunity to socialize in the Celebration Hall; refreshments are provided.

The Albuquerque Kings Club, along with All the Kings Men, United Court of the Sandias Royalty, and Former Pride Title Holders, will be hosting a benefit show at Sidewinders Sunday, August 30th 8:30 pm.
This event is part of a National Fundraiser called KINGS FOR A CAUSE! 75% of the proceeds go to NMAS and 25% to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

Come show your support for your community and enjoy a show full of the sexiest DRAG KINGS in town!

No cover, RAFFLE ITEMS! All tips go to benefit!
242-KING for more info or questions.

Performances by:
Rocco Steele, Victor la Verga, Flynnt, Seymour Johnson, Mac, Porkchop Brooks, Ryder, Maxwell Endowed, Slick Nick, Jesse Bouvier, Jayson DaBoi... and hosted by Aleah Rico & Jazzmine Bouvier.

Special presentation on KUNM Radio 89.9 on LGBTQ issues from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Listen for interviews with Crisosto Apache on the 21 Annual International Conference on October 7 - 11, 2009; interview with Vicki Wilcox, Esq. on same sex estate planning; Janice Deveraux on Transgendernm.org and Jordon Johnson - Executive Director of Equality NM and other local announcements.

The festivities begin with a pool party starting at 5 pm then the potluck at 7 pm and meeting at 8 pm.The host for the evening will be Scott McCune in the North Albuquerque Acres part of town. See you all there for a fun evening !!!

Chaplain Linda Friedman is facilitating an on-going GBLT grief and loss group on Monday afternoons at 3:30pm at Blue Eagle Bookstore, 2422 Juan Tabo Blvd NE - For more information contact Chaplain Friedman at chaplainlinda22@yahoo.comChaplain Linda Friedman is a community chaplain working with Jewish Family Service.  "This group is sponsored by Jewish Family Service, a local non-profit agency which offers targeted social services that help preserve and improve the quality of life for New Mexicans."

Hello Campers,  On Saturday September 5th come up around 9 am and join us for a hike that will start at around 10.  There are several options for the hike.  We will have a continental breakfast for those interested.  Saturday evening we will have a barbecue and a bonfire.  If there is enough interest, we might go to the San Antonio hot springs.  All are welcome to camp out Saturday night.  For those that do camp out we will have a full breakfast Sunday AM.   Sunday we can do another hike.  If you need a tent, we have one that someone can use.

Hello Campers,  On Saturday September 5th come up around 9 am and join us for a hike that will start at around 10.  There are several options for the hike.  We will have a continental breakfast for those interested.  Saturday evening we will have a barbecue and a bonfire.  If there is enough interest, we might go to the San Antonio hot springs.  All are welcome to camp out Saturday night.  For those that do camp out we will have a full breakfast Sunday AM.   Sunday we can do another hike.  If you need a tent, we have one that someone can use.

Location: St. Michael-All Angels Church
601 Montano Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Date: Thursday September 10, 2009
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Equality New Mexico in collaboration with the New Mexico Religious Alliance for Inclusion and Non-Discrimination has called a faith community gathering at St. Michael-All Angels Church to move lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights forward in NM.

We would like you to join us for an evening of connecting with other faith communities regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights. We will be hearing stories from community members and faith leaders about their experience on creating inclusive and non-discriminatory practices.

   Bring your favorite board or card game or play ping pong for a fun evening   with friends.   Bring an appetizer or snack food to share.   Soft drinks will be provided.   Games starts at 7 pm.