May is Partner MOnth at the Tacoma Rainbow Center
The Tacoma Rainbow Center has many wonderful partners that utilize meeting space at the RC monthly. Listed below is brief information about the partners and activities at the Center. For additional information check out our Events Calendar, our Programs & Services Page, and Partners Page on our website.
All Ages Entertainment Night - An exciting evening of board games, pool, socializing, snacks, and fun. 7-9pm the 1st Friday of the month.
All Ages Karaoke - 1000s of songs to choose from, professional host from Good Times Productions, snacks, crafts, and good times. 7-9pm the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Free HIV & STD Testing - In partnership with the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department. No appointment necessary. 9pm - late the 1st Friday of the month.
Gender Alliance of the South Sound - Dedicated to assisting the transgender community within the South Puget Sound are of WA state. GASS is open to all individuals who wish to learn more about their own unique inner self, and to meet and mingle with others who are likewise on this voyage of discovery. Support Group meetings 2nd & 4th Fridays, 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 7pm. Potluck on 5th Fridays at 7pm.
Imperial Sovereign Court of Tacoma - The Imperial Sovereign Court of Tacoma, Diamond Empire of the Cascades is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 fundraising organization whose mission is to endeavor to create a safe, supportive, and social environment for members of the GLBTQIA2 Community while also supporting the charitable, cultural, and educational activities among the communities of our Empire [Grays Harbor, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, and Thurston Counties]. Having existed for over 30 years, the Diamond Empire is unlike other community organizations. We are not lead by an executive director or a staff of employees. It is instead lead by Imperial Monarchs, an Emperor and Empress, who lead a group of dedicated group of Court Members and Titleholders. Together with the Board of Directors, active members of the Diamond Empire hold events to raise funds for charitable organizations with the Empire, while also traveling to other Empires around the Pacific Northwest and beyond who do the same thing. Visit them at http://thediamondempire.org/
Oasis Youth Center - Oasis is Pierce County's confidential drop-in, resource and support center for LGBTQ youth ages 14-24. Oasis has been in the community for nearly 25 years, and has been a program of the Pierce County AIDS Foundation since 1997. Oasis enhances and sustains the community by saving individual lives, building community, and developing young leaders who can change the world. Oasis offers 21 hours of drop-in time weekly, and plans to serve over 400 youth in 2011. Oasis partners with the Rainbow Center by offering 2 hours of weekly drop-in time for LGBTQ youth who want to learn more about Oasis and the Rainbow Center. Visit Oasis staff on Mondays between 3-5 pm. More information is online at www.oasisyouthcenter.org and by calling 253-671-2838.
PFLAG of Tacoma - Regular people, perhaps like you, that have struggled with the emotional, societal and political issues surrounding homosexuality. The Tacoma PFLAG chapter began in 1981 as a small group of parents and friends meeting in a local church. Their commitment to justice for all led to affiliation with PFLAG National in 1996. Meetings @ St. Andrew's Church the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm. Board meetings at RC at 7pm on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Queer Collective - The Queer Collective is an organic forum exclusively for LGBTQ people. They are a group of folks with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and agendas engaging in thoughtful dialogue that enriches our shared community. 10am-Noon on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
Tacoma Lesbian Concern - Is a group of South Puget Sound lesbian women organized for a threefold purpose: 1) to provide opportunities for socializing, 2) to arrange supportive networking, and 3) to furnish political education and awareness. To meet these goals we schedule, support and attend a wide variety of activities, work with other groups for common goals, and have a great time doing it! TLC Board Meetings 6:30pm on the1st Thursday of the month. TLC Bunko night dates vary, check the TLC calendar for information.
Tacoma T-Men Discussion Group - A discussion group for transmen. Anyone born female-bodied and identifies as male, FTM, transman, trans-questioning, etc. Post/Pre/Non-Hormones and Post/Pre/Non-Surgery are all welcome. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7pm. Contact transmen@rainbowcntr.org for more information.
Transgender Book Club - Our book group is now over four years old. The name "Transgender Bookgroup" is at this point in time a misnomer as we read books of interest to women. Why you ask? Well first we have had no men even inquire about joining the group! Second, I think that we have moved on from defining ourselves as trans and have expanded our interest in the world of literature. We read from all genres. Last month we read "When Things Changed" by Gail Collins, which is a history of the status of women from 1960 to now. This next month is a fiction selection "Girl in Translation" by Jean Kwok. Email BookClubs@rainbowcntr.org for additional information.
What Now? SOFFA Group - What Now? Is a support group for Significant Others, Family, Friends, and Allies of transgender people. We offer mutual support and community for people who care about someone who is transgender. 2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
