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Metro Weekly's Community Calendar highlights important events in the gay community, from alternative social events to volunteer opportunities. Event information should be sent by e-mail to calendar@metroweekly.com; by fax to 202-638-6831; or by mail to Metro Weekly, Attn: Community Calendar, 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 209, Washington, D.C., 20005. Deadline for inclusion is noon, the Friday before publication. Announcement submissions that are not date-specific may run for two weeks, with the option for listing organizations to resubmit if appropriate. Questions about the calendar can be directed to the Metro Weekly office at 202-638-6830.
Announcements
The D.C. Rape Crisis Center is looking for dedicated individuals interested in becoming crisis hotline counselors and hospital advocates. A volunteer training session is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16. For an application, e-mail volunteer@dcrcc.org; for more information, contact Stephanie Mock, 202-232-0789.
The NOVA Gay Professionals group meets for happy hours, concerts and other social outings. Visit www.gaypros.meetup.com/208.
Targeting a Dream, a not-for-profit organization that provides grants, scholarships, and community education for the GLBT community, is currently seeking new board members who have experience in fundraising, marketing, education and health care. Call Brenda Dunlap-Elkins, 703-683-0962, or e-mail board@targetingadream.org. www.targetingadream.org.
Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive (HIPS) presents a happy-hour event, from 6-9 p.m., at the Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St. NW. For details visit www.hips.org.
Weekly Events
D.C. Lambda Squares gay and lesbian square-dancing group features mainstream through advanced square dancing at the National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW, from 7-9:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome; casual dress. For more information e-mail info@dclambdasquares.org, call 301-257-0517 or visit www.dclambdasquares.org.
The Dulles Triangles Northern Virginia social group meets for a weekly happy hour at the Sheraton in Reston, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, in the bar on the second floor, from 7-9 p.m. Come meet new friends. Members and non-members welcome. E-mail info@dullestriangles.com or visit www.dullestriangles.com.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: The Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE; Virginia: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at 5232 Lee Highway in Arlington. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. For more information visit www.wwc.org.
Renegades Rugby, a Division III Men's Club in the Potomac Rugby Union, practices every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Stead Field on P Street between 16th & 17th Streets NW. Visit www.dcrugby.com.
SMYAL's Young Men's Group for gay, bisexual and questioning men ages 13-21, meets at 4:30 p.m. at the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, 410 Seventh St. SE. Contact Tyrone Hanley at 202-546-5940 x.102 or tyrone.hanley@smyal.org; www.smyal.org. SMYAL's Ladies Lounge for lesbian, bisexual and questioning women ages 13-21, meets at 4:30 p.m. at the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, 410 Seventh St. SE. Contact Leandrea Gilliam at 202-546-5940 x.116 or leandrea.gilliam@smyal.org. Visit www.smyal.org.
Weekly Events
Bet Mishpachah, founded by members of the GLBT community, holds Friday night Shabbat services followed by an ''oneg'' social hour at 8:30 p.m. Services are held in the Community Room of the DCJCC, 16th & Q Streets NW. For more information visit www.betmish.org.
D.C. Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Hains Point from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information including directions visit www.swimdcac.org.
Gay and Married Men's Association (GAMMA) is a peer-support group that meets in Dupont Circle every second and fourth Friday at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.gay-married.com or e-mail GAMMAinDC1@yahoo.com.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE. Virginia: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 5232 Lee Highway in Arlington. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. For more information visit www.wwc.org.
Transgender Health Empowerment ''Diva Chat'' support group. From 6:30-8 p.m. at 1711 North Capitol St. NE. Snacks provided. Call 202-636-1646.
Twenties Group, a weekly (non-church-affiliated) discussion and social group for gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning men in their 20s, meets at 8:30 p.m. at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave. NW (back entrance, upstairs). E-mail twenties@twentiesgroup.org or visit www.twentiesgroup.org.
Adventuring outdoors group makes a strenuous, 9.6-mile hike near Front Royal. Bring plenty of beverages, lunch, bug spray and sunscreen. Fees around $15. Meet at 9 a.m. at the East Falls Church Metro Kiss & Ride lot. Call Edward, 202-249-9238. Also, spend the weekend at Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park, with strenuous hike Saturday and an easier hike Sunday. Lodging, transportation and meals about $130. Contact Wendy, thepurpledragon@hotmail.com. For details on both outings, visit www.adventuring.org.
Burgundy Crescent Volunteers helps Food & Friends. To volunteer, contact jonathan@burgundycrescent.org, or visit www.burgundycrescent.org.
The HIV+ Men's Social (HOPE) holds monthly gathering at 7 p.m. at a private residence near Dupont Circle. For details, call 202-466-5738; www.hopedc.org.
Weekly Events
Brazilian GLBT Group, which includes people of other nationalities who have an interest in Brazilian culture, meets. For details, including location and time, e-mail BrazilianGayGroup@yahoo.com.
D.C. Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Hains Point from 8:30-10 a.m. For more information including directions visit www.swimdcac.org.
D.C. Front Runners, a running, walking and social club, welcomes all runners and walkers ranging from the experienced to beginners. Enjoy the healthy benefits of exercise in a fun and supportive setting and join us for socializing afterward. Meets 9:30 a.m. at 23rd & P Streets NW for a brisk walk, or at 10 a.m. for fun run. For more information e-mail info@dcfrontrunners.org or visit www.dcfrontrunners.org.
D.C. Thirty Something, a social group for gay guys in their 30s that includes eating out, potluck dinners, musical concerts, sporting events and more, meets every Saturday. To join, or for more information, send your name and e-mail address to dcthirtysomething@yahoo.com.
Dignity Northern Virginia anticipated mass each Saturday for the LGBT community, our family and friends, at 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria. All are welcome. For more information visit www.dignitynova.org, call 703-912-1662 or e-mail dignitynova@gmail.com.
D.C. Sentinels basketball team meets at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE. The gathering is geared toward players of all levels, gay or straight. For more information, including time of the event, visit www.teamdcbasketball.org or e-mail info@teamdcbasketball.org.
Adventuring outdoors group goes tubing on Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Md. Bring lunch, water, a substantial tube or float, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, change of clothes and footwear to wear in the creek. Transportation and trip fees about $10. Meet at 9 a.m. at the East Falls Church Metro Station, north parking lot. Call Paul, 202-321-1180; www.adventuring.org.
The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington presents its Summer Soul Annual Concert, 3 p.m. at 474 Ridge St. NW., featuring the MCC Gospel Choir and soloist Rev. Abena McCray. Call 202-638-7373. The event is free.
Weekly Events
D.C. Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at the Takoma Park Recreation Center from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information including directions visit www.swimdcac.org.
Believers Covenant Fellowship Sunday morning worship, 11 a.m. at the Worship and Ministry Center, 8466 Tyco Road, Vienna. For more information visit www.believerscovenant.org.
Friends Meeting of Washington meets for worship at 2111 Florida Ave. NW. 10:30 a.m. in Quaker House Living Room (next door to the Meeting House on Decatur Place, second floor) -- a smaller meeting of 35 to 40 people with a special welcome to lesbians and gays. All are welcome. Also at 10:30 a.m., in the Meeting House meeting room, a large gathering of Spiritual Light, all welcome. Handicapped accessible from Phelps Place gate. Hearing assistance system. For more information visit www.quaker.org/fmw.
Freedom Fellowship Christian Church is a Christ-centered, affirming church that offers Sunday worship service at 10 a.m., 4649 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. For more information, visit www.freedomfellowshipdc.org.
Johns Hopkins University GLBT Alumni Group meets today and is open to both alumni and current students. For information, e-mail hopkinsgala@yahoo.com. Those who studied at SAIS e-mail saisgala@yahoo.com.
Lincoln Temple United Church of Christ, a multi-racial, multi-cultural, open and affirming church, offers Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. with Songs of Praise. The church also offers Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Nathan A. Harris. It is located at 1701 11th St. NW. For more information call 202-288-4699 or e-mail LincolnTemple@aol.com.
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NOVA) Sunday Services at 11 a.m. Worship celebration led by Rev. Kharma Amos; Children's Sunday School at 11 a.m., at 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax. Visit www.mccnova.com for directions and more information or call 703-691-0930.
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. (MCC-DC) Sunday Worship Services at 9 and 11 a.m. ASL interpreted at 9 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 11 a.m. MCC-DC is located at 474 Ridge St. NW. For more information visit www.mccdc.com or call 202-638-7373. MCC-DC is a Christian church with a special ministry to the GLBT community.
Riverside Baptist Church a Christ-centered, interracial, welcoming and affirming church offers service Sundays at 10 a.m., 680 I St. SW. For more information call 202-554-4330 or visit www.riverside-dc.org.
St. John the Beloved on Capitol Hill, a welcoming and inclusive Catholic Church, offers Catholic Mass at 5 p.m., 201 Fourth St. SE. 202-554-8334 or e-mail stjohnthebeloved@aol.com.
Universalist National Memorial Church, located between 16th & S Streets NW, is a welcoming and inclusive church and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. Services are offered at 11 a.m., in the church's Romanesque sanctuary. For more information visit www.universalist.org or call 202-387-3411.
Weekly Events
D.C. Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at the Marie Reed Recreation Center from 8-9:30 p.m. For more information including directions, visit www.swimdcac.org.
D.C. Radical Faeries weekly dish and discussion potluck from is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. For more information, including location, visit www.dcradfeys.org.
D.C. Sentinels basketball team meets at the Capital Sports Complex, 8417 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, Md. For more information, including time of the event, visit www.teamdcbasketball.org or e-mail info@teamdcbasketball.org.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: The Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE; Virginia: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 5232 Lee Highway in Arlington. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. For more information visit www.wwc.org.
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C., sponsors an HIV-positive support group at 7 p.m., 474 Ridge St. NW. The group is open to all. For more information contact Matt at ndc20003@yahoo.com.
Open Support and Discussion Group for black gay and bisexual men of all ages, from 7-9 p.m. at Us Helping Us, 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. For more information call 202-446-1100.
Washington Wetskins Water Polo Team practices from 7:30-9 p.m. at Takoma Community Center Pool, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Inexperienced and newcomers with at least basic swimming ability are always welcome. Visit www.wetskins.org; call Tom at 703-299-0504 or e-mail secretary@wetskins.org.
Weekly Events
D.C. Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at the Takoma Park Recreation Center from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information including directions, visit www.swimdcac.org.
Asians and Friends weekly happy hour. Newcomers welcome. 7-8 p.m. at Cobalt/30 Degrees Lounge, 1639 R St. NW. Visit www.afwashington.net.
D.C. Front Runners, a running, walking and social club, welcomes all to join the group weekly at 7 p.m. at the corner of 23rd & P Streets NW for its ''fun run and walk.'' For more information visit www.dcfrontrunners.org, or e-mail info@dcfrontrunners.org.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: The Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE; Virginia: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 5232 Lee Highway in Arlington; For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. For more information visit www.wwc.org.
Lesbian & Gay Chorus of Washington D.C. rehearses at Parish of St. Monica and St. James Episcopal Church, 222 Eighth St. NE, 7:30-9:45 p.m.; visitors welcome. For more information, visit www.lgcw.org or call 202-546-1549.
Open Support and Discussion Group for mature black gay and bisexual men over 40, from 7-9 p.m. at Us Helping Us, 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. For more information call 202-446-1100.
Renegades Rugby, a Division III Men's Club in the Potomac Rugby Union, practices every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Stead Field, on P Street between 16th & 17th Streets NW. Visit www.dcrugby.com.
SMYAL's Support group for LGBTQ youth ages 13-21 meets at the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, 410 Seventh St. SE, at 5 p.m. For details, call Leandrea Gilliam, 202-546-5940 x 116 or e-mail leandrea.gilliam@smyal.org.
Weekly Events
D.C. Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Hains Point from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information including directions visit www.swimdcac.org.
Ad Lib, a group for scintillating, free-style conversation and coffee, meets about 7:30 p.m. in the covered patio area of Cosi at Connecticut Avenue & Q Street NW. All welcome. For information call Jamie at 703-892-8567.
Believers Covenant Fellowship Wednesday Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. at the Worship and Ministry Center, 8466 Tyco Road, Vienna. For more information visit www.believerscovenant.org.
Lambda Bridge is open to all members of the community. Social Bridge (Chicago) first and third Wednesdays (no partner required). Duplicate Bridge remaining Wednesdays. A nominal fee is charged for both games. Play begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center, 721 Eighth St. SE. For information on duplicate games call Tom at 703-407-6540. For information on the social games call Tim at 301-345-1571. Visit www.lambdabridge.com.
Prime Timers of D.C., a social club for mature gay men, hosts its weekly happy hour and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Windows Bar above Dupont Italian Kitchen, 1637 17th St. NW. For more information call Carl at 703-573-8316 or Bill at 703-671-2454.
Cancer Support Group for lesbians with cancer, their partners and caregivers, 7-8:30 p.m., meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Mautner Project. Call Lorraine, 202-332-5536, for more information or to register.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: The Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE; Virginia: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at 5232 Lee Highway in Arlington; For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. For more information visit www.wwc.org.
Open Support and Discussion Group for HIV-positive black gay and bisexual men of all ages, from 7-9 p.m. at Us Helping Us, 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. For more information call 202-446-1100.
Washington Wetskins Water Polo Team practices from 7:30-9 p.m. at Takoma Community Center Pool, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Inexperienced and newcomers with at least basic swimming ability are always welcome. For more information, visit www.wetskins.org; call Tom at 703-299-0504 or e-mail secretary@wetskins.org.
SMYAL's Youth Leadership Council, an opportunity for LGBTQ youth to have a voice in SMYAL's work and plan youth-led activities and programs, meets every Wednesday at 4pm at the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, 410 7th St. SE. Call Tyrone Hanley 202-546-5940 x 102 or e-mail tyrone.hanley@smyal.org.
Lambda Sci-Fi book-discussion group meets to discuss Undertow by Elizabeth Bear, 7 p.m. at 1425 S St. NW. For details call Peter and Rob, 202-483-6369, or James, 202-232-3141. E-mail: info@lambdasf.org; www.lambdasf.org.
Adventuring outdoors group and Chrysalis arts and culture group co-sponsor the annual Paw Paw Tunnel Hike on the C&O Canal near Cumberland, Md. Eight-mile hike features a swimming hole on the Potomac. Bring plenty of beverages, lunch, bug spray, swimsuit, towel and flashlight. Transportation and trip fees around $25, plus an inexpensive dinner in Hancock, Md. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro. For details, call Craig, 202-462-0535; www.adventuring.org.
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