JULY
Sunday, July 27
Orange County FTM meeting
5 - 9 p.m.
TOPIC: The July OCFTM meeting will be the annual "guys only" meeting. This special meeting is closed to those who are not female to male or transmale identified. We will be sharing personal experiences, have a discussion on sexuality, and will be doing a surgical "show and tell". This is a great opportunity for the newer guys to learn about what medical options are out there and get firsthand accounts of what they entail. Those with genital surgery are specifically asked to help with this event by attending and sharing. If you are an FTM or a genderqueer youth (minor) and would like to attend, please contact Pat prior to the meeting.
OCFTM meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 5:00pm. Meet & greet 5-5:30pm, meeting starts at 5:30pm. Meetings run until they end, usually around 9pm or so. OCFTM meetings are open to all unless specifically noted. No minors please, unless they are transgendered youth. Lite munchies are provided, please BYO nonalcoholic beverages. A small donation for the facilities is appreciated, look for the can, thanks!
OCFTM meets at the Center OC location at 12752 Garden Grove Blvd, suite 101, on the corner of Partridge street and Garden Grove Blvd (between Harbor and Fairview/Haster). We meet in the building where the Brad Brafford Wellness Center is located, which shares space with the Emergency Pet Clinic. Look for the red "Orange County Emergency Pet Clinic" sign (you can't miss it) and park in the lot off Partridge street and look for OCFTM signs to direct you to the room.
(Also from OCFTM: Injecting guide on-line -- A new guide is available on-line and walks FTMs through the process of injecting T safely and less painfully, while offering tips and helpful information/facts about injecting along the way. Check it out at: http://www.octcca.org/inject.htm)
Contact Pat for more details:
patman420@juno.com
ocftm voice mail (714) 534-0990 ex 340
Visit http://www.octcca.org for monthly OCFTM meeting announcements and news.
Monday, July 28
Ian Harvie Show
9 p.m.
THE IAN HARVIE SHOW
LARGO @ The Coronet Theater
366 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(Near the Beverly Center)
GUESTS INCLUDE:
- From ABC's Ugly Betty & the new film, Zohan Comedian/Actor ALEC MAPA
- From LOGO's TransAmerican Love Story, CALPERNIA ADDAMS
- From Laughing Matter:s Next Gen, Comic EDISON APPLE
- Musical Stylings, Singer/Performer GUY B
Cover $10 - No drink minimum
No Reservations Necessary!
Just show up and be yourself.
Thank you! XOXO – Ian
Bring the funny..
Ian Harvie
ianharvie.comedian
Inquiries: 818.233.6352
Web: http://www.ianharvie.com/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/ianharvie
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/ianharvie
AUGUST
Saturday, August 9
Trans Right Workshop, "Health Law 101"
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Center Orange County is pleased to announce the first in a series of Know Your Rights workshops for the transgender community in Orange County. This first workshop, Health Law 101, is in collaboration with Transgender Law Center.
Who: You! If you are transgender, MTF, FTM, gender queer, anywhere under the transgender umbrella or a cisgender ally, this workshop is for you. This workshop will also be given in both English and Spanish.
What: Health Law 101 is a patient advocacy workshop. Participants can expect to come away with a better understanding of what's out there for them healthcare-wise.
How Much?: This workshop is FREE!
Where: Although this workshop is FREE, we are asking folks to RSVP. The exciting Orange County location will be given to you once you have RSVPed.
What's for Lunch?: Please join us for a FREE LUNCH following the workshop. This will be a great opportunity for folks to connect and socialize with other folks in the community. Please feel free to suggest food ideas when you RSVP.
Questions?: To RSVP or for more information, please contact Esther Wang at 714-534-0862 ext. 105 or esther@thecenteroc.org.
This workshop and lunch are made possible by a grant from The California Endowment.
Saturday, August 16 OCTC / OCFTM 8th Annual Beach Party
Noon - 10 p.m.
It's that time again! The temperature is hot, the sun is bright and summer time is fully upon us.
We're at Bolsa Chica State beach again (see end of announcement for links to additional beach info)
Suggested time of arrival by 12-1:00 PM for close parking.
Parking may be very limited later in afternoon. Arrive as early as you'd like and stay until we get kicked off the beach at 10:00 PM or just come by for as long as you'd like.
*Please note that last year the front gates to Bolsa Chica were closed in the afternoon due to heavy crowds, so early arrival is strongly recommended. Gates did reopen last year (they were closed for an hour or so), so please try again a bit later if you arrive to find the same situation.
Bolsa Chica state beach is located 3 miles north of Huntington beach and just south of Sunset beach, between Warner and Golden West streets.
From 405--
Take Golden West Exit and go south, towards the beach.
Go all the way to PCH and turn right onto PCH north.
The Bolsa Chica state beach has an unmarked traffic signal at the entrance, entrance is not well marked with signs, but the only thing around.
Enter beach and pay parking fee ($10.00 per car) and go towards the right (north/west).
Proceed up the road and turn left into parking lot #21 (marked on pavement).
Look for lifeguard station #23 and park nearby. We'll be at a fire ring near/between stations 22 & 23.
Look for the OCFTM banner (NOT the OCTC one).
Shoreline and fire rings are close at this beach.
Close, private restroom facilities.
Clean, remodeled beach facilities.
Across PCH is the Bolsa Chica ecological preserve for viewing and study of coastal birds and wildlife.
Also available: Fishing, biking, surfing, snack bar, basketball court, and hot coin showers.
We recommend everyone bring their own: shade or umbrellas, sunscreen, hats, chairs or blankets and games. Dogs and alcohol are not allowed on this beach.
It will be chilly to cold after dark and is always windy on the beach.
Hot dogs, s'mores and soda & water will be provided.
Bonfire and BBQ are available for cooking, extra cooking sticks are usually needed.
Please bring along goodies to share (fruit, chips, salads, cookies, etc.).
Carpool if able.
Please also bring some firewood if possible, the more you bring, the bigger the bonfire!
http://parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=642 (Bolsa Chica State Beach info)
Sunday, August 17
LOTS and Guys Chat
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
These two long-running peer groups meet on the third Sunday of every month! The meeting format is as follows:
* 11 a.m. - Noon: For the first hour, transfolk, their families, significant others, and allies will mix together in an informal discussion session, sharing resources, making community announcements, etc.
* Noon - 1 p.m.: For the second hour, the two groups described below will meet separately for more topic-based discussion. Some months there will be outsider presenters, some months it will simply be group discussion.
GUYS CHAT
This month's topic: TBA
The Guys Chat is open to anyone assigned female at birth or in childhood who no longer feels that label is complete or accurate. (In other words...if you self-identify as trans, or if you are questioning, you're welcome to attend!) Please do not bring friends or significant others to this meeting. For further details please contact Jay at Jay@ftmalliance.org.
LOTS MEETING
This month's topic: TBA
Jennifer Jiries and Jessica Lawless are the facilitators of the LOTS meeting. Jennifer comes from the collective producing team of Trans/Giving and is a writer, organizer, and performer. Jessica Lawless is an artist and educator and has also worked as a group facilitator. In 2005 she co-founded the Culture Club for the FTM Alliance. For more info, contact info@ftmalliance.org.
Plummer Park Community Center
7377 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323-845-0174
UPCOMING GUYS CHAT TOPICS:
September 21- TBA
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Michele Davis