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While we realize some people struggle more than others, we support each other along our journey, towards loving, understanding and accepting our GLBT family members and friends. We Advocate Equal Rights
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News & Events
Rowan Helping Ministries
Once again we volunteered to prepare lunch for Rowan Helping Ministries. We served 80 meals on Saturday, August 16th 2008. Todd explaining something....... Vee getting things ready Joe folding the sheets
South Carolina WILL BE "So Gay" Saturday - Sept. 20th, 2008 Finlay Park - Columbia, South Carolina We at the SC Pride Movement believe that South Carolina can be a gay-friendly tourist destination as we say that SC will be "So Gay" during our Sept 20th Festival and Parade featuring RuPaul. This comes in reaction to a recent marketing campaign in London, UK that was canceled by the SC Parks Department. We feel that this campaign, and others should continue! So we've created our own version to share! Pride Celebration, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. , Finlay Park, FREE. Come out and celebrate your pride! The celebration will feature RuPaul, as well as other great entertainers and special guests. Enjoy vendors, food, and lots of fun!
NC Pride 2008 will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Duke University East Campus in Durham, NC
Gay BINGO Charlotte 2008 Begins: Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 06:30pm
Ends: 10:00pm
by RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network)
Grady Cole Center - 310 N. Kings Drive Charlotte, NC 28204 (map)
Gay BINGO Charlotte, produced by Friends of RAIN, is a wild, fun, outrageous costumes, song, dance, fabulous prizes and totally unconventional bingo games—an unpredictable, exciting night. This annual fundraiser raises money for RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network). Each BINGO has it’s own theme, set of special games and rules just for Gay BINGO participants!
Since the first event - “Big Hair BINGO” in February 2000, BINGO attendance has grown from the 100 person maximum at the Great Aunt Stella Center to sell out crowds of over 1,500 people at the Grady Cole Center. The volunteer list continues to grow, as does the dedication of numerous BVDs (BINGO Verifying Divas) present for each rowdy event. Sponsorships include generous individuals as well as key Charlotte businesses.
Gay BINGO Charlotte Motto: “A straight line NEVER wins at Gay BINGO, but our straight friends are always welcome!”
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