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MARCH
• March 1-3: Scoot Back to Big D
LGBT Square Dance fly-in sponsored by Pegasus Squares (see story this issue)
at Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St.
• March 2: International Women’s Day Celebration
The first day of a two-day celebration of International Women’s Day takes place from noon-5 p.m. at Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, and will include the presentation of the winning essay in the 2019 Words of Women competition, a Women’s Herstory Quiz, demonstrations of yoga, taekwondo, Tai chi and more, speakers, educational exhibits, arts, crafts, dancers, singers, musicians
and more. The celebration continues March 8. See listings for details.
• March 2: Prime Timers
Brunch at 11 a.m. at Norma’s, 1123 W. Davis St.
• March 2: Dash for the Beads
Mardi Gras 1k, 5k and 10k races that raise money for Oak Cliff schools begins and ends in Kidd Springs Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. 1 mile walk at 9 a.m. 10k dash at 9:30 a.m. and 5k dash at 9:45 a.m. Festival from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• March 2: Trans clothing swap
A safe space for trans community members to find clothes that help them be their authentic selves. Bring old clothes and take some home from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn Ave.
• March 2: International Women’s Day Festival of Ideas
Celebrate women around the world with essay of the year, women’s herstory quiz, demonstrations of yoga, Tai chi do, tai chi, MosaicSong international buffet and more from noon-5 p.m. at Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake.
• March 2: Angela’s Drag Brunch
Tucker’s Gift presents April Rition, Cameron Jade D’Monaco and Domita Sanchez with spotlight guest Errmaa Gawws at 11:30 a.m. at Cafe Del Rop, 401 Central Expressway S., Allen. Tickets at DragBrunchAllen.eventbrite.com.
• March 2: Prime Timers
Brunch in Oak Cliff at 11 a.m. at Norma’s, 1123 W. Davis St.
• March 3: Mardi Gras Oak Cliff Parade
The parade runs down Davis Street and through the Bish Arts District from 4-7 p.m.
• March 3: Family photos
Children and family photographer Austin Gartman holds a fundraiser for GALA. Contact to book a 30-minute time slot and get 2 5×7 prints of their family portait and a digital copy from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Venue at Frisco Town Square, 8849 Carroll Circle, Frisco.
$99. Contact aggartman@gmail.com or 469-431-2443 for appointment.
• March 4: Planned Parenthood Awards Luncheon
Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Leana Wen is the keynote speaker at the organization’s annual fundraising luncheon at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway.
• March 4: Tyler Transgender Support
Tyler Transgender Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Genecov Room, Tyler Chamber of Commerce,
315 N. Broadway, Tyler.
• March 5: Classic Chassis Car Club
LGBT car enthusiasts meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• March 5: Prime Timers
Monthly lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral, 3312 Forest Lane.
• March 5: Painting Away the Stigma
Celebrate completion of the Red Foundation HIV/AIDS Commemorative Mural with an interactive panel discussion focusing
on HIV stigma from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Resource Center, 5750 Cedar Springs Road.
• March 5: Prime Timers
First Tuesday lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral, 3312 Forest Lane.
• March 6: Key West Cocktail Classic
The world’s largest LGBT bartender competition with finals held in Key West at 8-11 p.m. at The Round-Up Saloon, 3912 Cedar Springs Road.
• March 6: Ashes on the Strip
Hosted by Cathedral of Hope for those who can’t make it to church, the pastoral staff will be offering ashes for Ash Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. in front of Hunky’s, 3930 Cedar Springs Road.
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• Weekly: Lambda Weekly at 1 p.m. on Sunday on 89.3 KNON-FM with David Taffet, Lerone Landis and the late Patti Fink. This week’s guest is Resource Center’s Jalenzski Brown; Core Group Meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.; Fuse game night every Monday evening except the last of the month at 8 p.m. at the Fuse space in the 3918 Harry Hines Blvd.; FuseConnect every Wednesday from 7 p.m. For more information call or e-mail Jalenzski at 214-760-9718 ext. 3 or Jalenzski@myresourcecenter.org; LGBT square dancing group Pegasus Squares meets the second and fourth Sunday from 2–4 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 4105 Junius St. For more info, email pegasussquares@gmail.com; Dallas Frontrunners meet for a walk or run on the Katy Trail at Oak Lawn Park, Turtle Creek and Hall Street, every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. and every Saturday at 9 a.m.; Leadership Lambda Toastmasters practices and develops speaking and leadership skills from 6:30–8 p.m. on Tuesdays at First Unitarian Church, third floor of the Hallman Building, 4012 St. Andrews; Gray Pride support group from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. followed by mixer every Monday at Resource Center, 5750 Cedar Springs Road; Lambda AA meets at 7 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. and has a men’s meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and meets at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday at 1575 W. Mockingbird Lane #625. Call 214-267-0222 for details; LGBT Sex Addicts Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. every Friday at 1919 Independence St., Room 19, Plano. 972-316-9188 for details; Leadership Lambda Toastmasters gay-identified Toastmasters group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday at the First Unitarian Church, 4015 Normandy Road (does not meet on Mondays that are holidays); United Black Ellument hosts discussion on HIV/AIDS in the black community (UBE Connected) at 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month at 3918 Harry Hines Blvd.; DVtv in Spayse, news and entertainment discussion live streaming every Friday, 4–5 p.m., on the Spayse Station YouTube channel.
