SPECIAL LGBT EVENTS FOR MARCH 2013


03/01 WWU Annual Drag Show

When: Fri, Mar 01, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Perfroming Arts Center, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham
The 21st Annual Drag Show is a benefit for Sean Humphrey House and Evergreen AIDS and features the drag performances of students and community members. There will be a raffle with donations from local businesses and audience participation in fun contests. The event is $10 for students, $12 general, and people who bring food cans will get $1 per can donated up to $2 off admission price. For more information, contact: as.qrc.asst@wwu.edu

2/21-3/02 Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival - FREE

When: Feb 21 – Mar 2, 2013
Where: Several Locations, Bellingham

..."For twelve years, volunteer committee members (of BHRFF) have selected scores of insightful and moving films they hope will encourage the community to explore and engage with critical issues."... Though no LGBTQ themes for this year's film fest, some of these issues are still relavent to the "human condition". For film titles/themes and descriptions, locations, dates and times go to: 2013 BHAM Film Fest.

03/03 Frontrunners Sunday Walks/Runs

When: Sun, Mar 03, 10am – 12pm
Where: Lake Padden, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham
Join us for a fun run or leisurely walk around Lake Padden trail (2.8 miles). Enter through the West Gate - we meet by the parking lot in front of the swimming area. Newcomers Welcome. Go to Frontrunners (Bellingham) for more info and contact

03/06 Wednesday PotLuck

When: Wed, Mar 6, 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: Bellingham WA
Monthly potluck - food, fun, conversation... For more info and location: visit GLBT Resources and look at Robert's Newsletter.

03/07 TransMontana: A Transformation of Body, Mind & Spirit

When: Thu, Mar 07, 7pm
Where: Village Books 1200 11th Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Village Books is hosting Roberta Zenker author of TransMontana: A Transformation of Body, Mind & Spirit. Go to Roberta Zenker for more info on the event.

03/08 LGBTAC of WWU Presents: Transgender Educational Sessions

When: Fri, Mar 08, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 7pm
Where: Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham
This event is designed for family and friends of transgender individuals as well and for the community: health care workers, social service agencies, educators, legal services, and those who work with young people. Content appropriate for high school age. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE. Presented by WWU LGBT Advisory Council along with sponsors: Skagit Valley PFLAG, Skagit Valley CC Rainbow Alliance, WA Gender Alliance and support from the Pride Foundation.

10 – 11am: Meet and Greet Viking Union Bldg Room 567
This is an opportunity to meet and connect with the presenters/guest speakers: Marsha Aizumi and transgender son Aiden - authors of Two Spirits, One Heart, attorney Roberta Zenker who just wrote TransMontana, Barbara Yaple of Washington Gender Alliance and Eleanor Hubbard, co-editor of the resource book: Trans-Kin: A Guide to Family and Friends of Transgender People.

03/08 LGBTAC of WWU Presents: Transgender Educational Sessions

When: Fri, Mar 08, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 7pm
Where: Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham
This event is designed for family and friends of transgender individuals as well and for the community: health care workers, social service agencies, educators, legal services, and those who work with young people. Content appropriate for high school age. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE. Presented by WWU LGBT Advisory Council along with sponsors: Skagit Valley PFLAG, Skagit Valley CC Rainbow Alliance, WA Gender Alliance and support from the Pride Foundation.

12 – 1:30pm: Being a Trans Ally – The Basics & Beyond Viking Union Bldg Room 567
Come learn more about how to be a trans ally and how to practice using your “ally card” everyday! Target audience: Educators and Staff and others with interest.

03/08 LGBTAC of WWU Presents: Transgender Educational Sessions

When: Fri, Mar 08, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 7pm
Where: Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham
This event is designed for family and friends of transgender individuals as well and for the community: health care workers, social service agencies, educators, legal services, and those who work with young people. Content appropriate for high school age. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE. Presented by WWU LGBT Advisory Council along with sponsors: Skagit Valley PFLAG, Skagit Valley CC Rainbow Alliance, WA Gender Alliance and support from the Pride Foundation.

2 – 3:30pm: Dialogue on Intersections of Identity Viking Union Bldg Room 567
Come to discuss your experience with intersectionality. Gain personal insight from experts and each other! Target audience: Students and others with interest.

03/08 LGBTAC of WWU Presents: Transgender Educational Sessions

When: Fri, Mar 08, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 7pm
Where: Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham
This event is designed for family and friends of transgender individuals as well and for the community: health care workers, social service agencies, educators, legal services, and those who work with young people. Content appropriate for high school age. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE. Presented by WWU LGBT Advisory Council along with sponsors: Skagit Valley PFLAG, Skagit Valley CC Rainbow Alliance, WA Gender Alliance and support from the Pride Foundation.

7 – 8:30pm: Two Spirits, One Heart Viking Union Bldg Room 552
A new book entitled Two Spirit, One Heart is about a mother - Marsha Aizumi, her transgender son - Aiden and their journey to love and acceptance. Session will be followed by a book signing and reception.

03/10 National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

When: Sun, March 10, All Day
Where: Everywhere, USA
Go to: NATIONAL WOMEN & GIRLS HIV/AIDS DAY for more information about this day and what you can do.

03/10 Frontrunners Sunday Walks/Runs

When: Sun, Mar 10, 10am – 12pm
Where: Lake Padden, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham
Join us for a fun run or leisurely walk around Lake Padden trail (2.8 miles). Enter through the West Gate - we meet by the parking lot in front of the swimming area. Newcomers Welcome. Go to Frontrunners (Bellingham) for more info and contact.

03/12 Depression Bipolar Support Alliance

When: Tue, Mar 12, 7pm – 9pm
Where: 1212 Indian Street Bellingham
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) , 7:00 p.m on 2nd Tues of the month.. Contact Health Support Center for further info: 360-733-6714.

03/13 Wednesday Dinners

When: Wed, Mar 13, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Varies - Bellingham
Join us for this "Movable Feast". We meet Wednesdays at a restaurant - except for the 1st Wed of the month in which there is a potluck. Newcomers are welcome. For more info on locations and other changes go to: GLBT Resources and click on Robert's Newsletter.

03/14 Vicci Martinez @ Wild Buffalo

When: Thu, Mar 14, 9:30 - 12:30pm
Where: The Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly, Bellingham
Music described as pop/soul/acoustic. She's a local gal - you may have seen her as a finalist on The Voice. Doors open 8pm at the Wild Buffalo. For tickets and info go to Vicci Martinez.

03/14 PFLAG Meeting

When: Thu, Mar 14, 7pm – 9pm
Where: First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham
PFLAG (Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) support group meeting topics and activities vary monthly. All welcome - No RSVP. Contact: whatcompflag@gmail.com

03/17 Frontrunners Sunday Walks/Runs

When: Sun, Mar 17, 10am – 12pm
Where: Lake Padden, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham
Join us for a fun run or leisurely walk around Lake Padden trail (2.8 miles). Enter through the West Gate - we meet by the parking lot in front of the swimming area. Newcomers Welcome. Go to Frontrunners (Bellingham) for more info and contact.

03/20 National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

When: Sun, March 20, All Day
Where: Everywhere, USA
Go to: NATIONAL NATIVE HIV/AIDS DAY for more information about this day and what you can do.

03/20 Wednesday Dinners

When: Wed, Mar 20, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Varies - Bellingham
Join us for this "Movable Feast". We meet Wednesdays at a restaurant - except for the 1st Wed of the month in which there is a potluck. Newcomers are welcome. For more info on locations and other changes go to: GLBT Resources and click on Robert's Newsletter.

03/24 Frontrunners Sunday Walks/Runs

When: Sun, Mar 24, 10am – 12pm
Where: Lake Padden, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham
Join us for a fun run or leisurely walk around Lake Padden trail (2.8 miles). Enter through the West Gate - we meet by the parking lot in front of the swimming area. Newcomers Welcome. Go to Frontrunners (Bellingham) for more info and contact.

03/25 - 03/29 National LGBT Health Awareness Week

When: Sun, March 25-29, All Week
Where: Everywhere, USA
11th Annual National LGBT Health Awareness Week: campaign by the National Coalition for LGBT Health - a reminder to be proactive concerning your health and know the issues that effect your health and other members of the LGBT community. Go to: LGBT HEALTH AWARENESS.

03/27 Wednesday Dinners

When: Wed, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Panda Palace 1145 E. Sunset Blvd Bellingham
Join us for this "Movable Feast" located in Sunset Plaza. We meet Wednesdays at a restaurant - except for the 1st Wed of the month in which there is a potluck. Newcomers are welcome. For more info on locations and other changes go to: GLBT Resources and click on Robert's Newsletter.

03/31 Frontrunners Sunday Walks/Runs

When: Sun, Mar 31, 10am – 12pm
Where: Lake Padden, 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham
Join us for a fun run or leisurely walk around Lake Padden trail (2.8 miles). Enter through the West Gate - we meet by the parking lot in front of the swimming area. Newcomers Welcome. Go to Frontrunners (Bellingham) for more info and contact.

04/03 - 04/07 Palm Springs Lesbian (Dinah Shore) Weekend

When: Wed - Sun, Apr 3 - 7
Where: Palm Springs, California
...It's been happening for 23 years....!! One site to go to is: DINAH WEEKEND (club skirts) to check out their HOT video and for information on events and vacation packages..