Resource Center of Dallas is offering 12 hours of continuous free HIV and syphilis testing for National HIV Testing Day. Free HIV and syphilis testing will be offered from 9:00am-9:00pm at Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center, 4012 Cedar Springs, Dallas. No appointment is needed. Join us on June 27th and KNOW YOUR STATUS.
 

The concept of housing at AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD) encompasses much more than simply providing individuals and families suffering from HIV/AIDS with a place to stay. In fact, each of the 125 units provide up to 225 men, women and children with one of the most effective defenses in the battle against AIDS - a home.

ASD has had many new residents move in. Most of them have very few, if any, belongings. If you can help provide any of the items listed below please contact Mary Beth O'Connor at 214-941-4411 ext.510

 
· Drinking Glasses
· Flatware
· Dishes
· Towels (preferably new)
· Pillows
· Bedspreads/comforters (Full or twin size)
· Coffee

 
Grooming supplies are always needed:
· Toilet paper
· Paper Towels
· Shampoo/conditioner
· Mouthwash
· Bath powder
· Razors
· Hairspray 

 

Donations can be dropped off at Hillcrest House, 834 North Marsalis Ave. or by contacting Mary Beth O'Connor at 214-941-4411 ext.510
or mboconnor@aidsdallas.org

 

While you are there dropping off your donations, you can purchase your 2008 Black Tie Dinner Raffle ticket for the BMW 128i that will be given away during the Black Tie Dinner on November 22. Raffle tickets are $100 each.
 

Now  Available Online
Due by August 8 

 

The 2008 Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade is scheduled this year for Sunday, September 21 and this will the 25th Anniversary of the annual event. All participants are welcomed to be in the parade, but you must complete and submit your Parade application and fee to the Dallas Tavern Guild. This year, there are some rule changes and due to parade management and time constraints, the 2008 parade will be limited to the first 80 applications received (by post mark date) with correct payment.

 

If you plan on being a part of this 25th year celebration, we encourage you to go online, print out your application and submit it soon.

 

Complete parade information and all application forms and rules can be found online at the Dallas Tavern Guild website.

 

Gaybingo is every third Saturday (except December) in The Rose Room at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs, Dallas 75219 -- in the heart of Oak Lawn. Doors open at 5PM. Games start at 6PM. Pre-sold tickets get first entry when the doors open. You must be 21+ to attend to Gaybingo. The them for June 21 Gaybingo is "I Do" - Best Men and Bridesmaids beware, here comes the bride! PLEASE NOTE - JUNE GAYBINGO STARTS ONE HOUR EARLY - DOORS OPEN 4PM - GAMES BEGIN 5PM
 

 

Join Lambda Legal for the 5th Anniversary of Lawrence v Texas at Eddie Deen's Ranch. Enjoy a BBQ buffet, line dancing, and celebratory remarks on this landmark victory in the fight for civil rights from guest speaker and Co-Counsel, Paul M. Smith. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Carla McKinzie at 214-219-8585. Eddie Deen's Ranch, 944 South Lamar Street, Dallas, TX
 

June 22, 25 & 26
8:00 pm nightly
Meryerson Symphony Center
 

Take a walk down memory lane and relive the Golden Age of Radio as the Turtle Creek Chorale presents favorite tunes from the early part of the 20th century. "On the Air!" will transmit enthusiasm on every channel, spinning the clock back to the days of The Andrews Sisters, The Mills Brothers and The Lone Ranger. The Meyerson Symphony Center becomes your living room for the evening as the men of the Turtle Creek Chorale, joined by Dallas favorites, Denise Lee and Danny Ray, take you back to the youngest days of the Greatest Generation.

 

Call today for tickets at 877-SING-TCC, or purchase online. WRR Classical 101.1FM broadcasts live from the lobby on the 22nd.
 

 

 

The "Best in Texas" Entertainers compete for the title of "Texas Entertainer of the Year", and winners proceed to "National Entertainer of the Year". 2008 is an open year, so anyone can enter! Promises to be a GREAT SHOW! At the Round-Up Saloon, 3912 Cedar Springs Rd.

 

Round-Up Saloon web site 

 

The 2008 Voice of Pride Competition is coordinated by the Dallas Tavern Guild in conjunction with our June Pride Month Celebration and will consist of several Preliminary Competitions around the community and will begin in early June and continue through the end of the month. The competition will continue with 2 Elimination Rounds where the preliminary winners will be narrowed to a total of twenty-four (24). Those twenty-four (24) will compete at the Semi-final Competition where judges will select the top 12 to compete at the Final Night. The winner will win a cash prize of $3,000,and will ride in the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade and perform at the Festival in Lee Park on September 16th, 2007. This year the winner will also receive two (2) round-trip tickets anywhere in the world that Delta Airlines flies.

 

The preliminary competition began on June 4th and will continue thru June 29th. The contests can be found this week at: (Mon) Kaliente, (Tues) Alexandre's, (Wed) Illusions and (Thurs) Dallas Woody's. Comeplete information include schedules can be found online at DTG/Pride Parade web site.

 

Voice of Pride 2008 / DTG web site 

 

Round Up hosts Stonewall Democrats for monthly mixer. Come meet our endorsed candidates in an informal atmosphere, no meeting, just mingle. Everyone invited! Grab a drink, ask a question, and have a good time. Join us at Round Up Saloon located at 3912 Cedar Springs Rd.