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P.O. Box 1525
Midland, MI 48641
989-891-1429
info@perceptionssv.org

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Michigan EventFriday, February 3rd - Michigan SOGI Education Conference   8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Michigan's first state-wide conference on sexual orientation and gender indentity (SOGI) issues in education will be held at Oakland University in Rochester. The conferece objectives are to promote dialogue about important issues involving sexual orientation and gender identity in schools and universities; provide staff, teachers and administrators with opportunities to inform and influence how colleges of education are preparing teachers and administrators to effectively addresss these areas of difference; and to identify ways that colleges of education and community-based resources can assist practitioners in effectively meeting the needs of their LGBT students, staff, faculty and administrators. For more information, visit www.oakland.edu/sogi

Perceptions Event Friday, February 3rd - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends this week at Diamond Jim's, 101 E. Main St., Midland. If you plan to attend, please reply to RSVP@PerceptionsSV.org by 3:00 pm Friday. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Local eventSaturday, February 4th - Antiques Roadshow-Style Appraise-a-thon   10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Saginaw Art Museum, 1126 N. Michigan Ave. Presented by Adomaitis Antiques. Verbal fair market estimates are $5 per item for non-members and $4 for SAM members. No books, coins, stamps or weapons.

Tuesday, February 7th - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day   Two Saginaw organizations are shining a light on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African-American community throughout the month of February. Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center’s HIV/AIDS Care Program and the NAACP Saginaw Branch, both located at 301 East Genesee in Saginaw, are stressing the message to "get educated, get tested, and get treatment when it comes to HIV/AIDS." For more information visit www.nationalblackaidsday.org

Perceptions Event Wednesday, February 8th - Freeland Meet & Greet   6:00 to 8:00 pm. Riverside Restaurant, 8295 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland. Private room. Famous homemade pies.

Perceptions Event Friday, February 10th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends this week at Forbidden City, 4024 Bay Rd., Saginaw. If you plan to attend, please reply to RSVP@PerceptionsSV.org by 3:00 pm Friday. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Perceptions Event Saturday, February 11th - Valentines Dance  Beginning at 7:00 pm. The Alderton, 301 Cass St., Saginaw. We will serve desserts, snacks and light refreshments so you are encouraged to make a night of it and visit one of the eateries in the surrounding area beforehand. There will be lots of mingling, dancing and fun activities in a Mardi Gras fashion. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, contact Daphne@PerceptionsSV.org.

PFLAG Event Sunday, February 12th - Genesee County PFLAG Meeting   2:00 - 4:30 pm. The meeting takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Flint, 2474 S. Ballenger Hwy. For more information, contact pflagflint@yahoo.com.

Local eventWednesday, February 15th - Womyn's Room II  6:00 pm. This women's group is designed as a safe place for Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender women, who are out or not, to come for support and socialization. For more info. contact Rev. Kathy VanBuskirk at 989-755-2618.

Local event Wednesday, February 15th - Men's Friendship Room   7:00 pm. Men's Friendship Room is designed as a safe place for Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men, who are out or not, to come for support and socialization. It meets at David Younk's home in Saginaw. For more information, contact David Younk at 989-771-9721 or DavidY513@hotmail.com or Rev. Kathy VanBuskirk at 989-755-2618.

Perceptions Event Thursday, February 16th - Perceptions General Meeting   7:00 pm. Guest speaker, Ann Sage of Northwestern Mutual, will discuss the special needs of the LGBT community for financial and retirement planning. All are welcome. The Alderton, 301 Cass St., Old Town Saginaw. For more information, contact Perceptions.

Perceptions Event Friday, February 17th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends this week at El Mexicano, 3593 Center Ave., Essexville. If you plan to attend, please reply to RSVP@PerceptionsSV.org by 3:00 pm Friday. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

PFLAG Event Sunday, February 19th - PFLAG Meeting   2:00 - 4:30 pm. The meeting takes place at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 2525 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw. For more information contact pflag@pflag-mbs.org or 989-941-1458.

Local Event Tuesday, February 21st - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. The Alderton, 301 Cass St., Old Town Saginaw. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided.

Perceptions Event Thursday, February 23rd - Saginaw Meet & Greet   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends at The Mixx, 115 N. Hamilton St., Saginaw, for food and conversation and perhaps try your luck at a board game or cards.

Perceptions Event Friday, February 24th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends this week at Macy's Lakeshore Grill, 4750 Fashion Square Blvd., Saginaw. If you plan to attend, please reply to RSVP@PerceptionsSV.org by 3:00 pm Friday. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Perceptions Event Monday, February 27th - Perceptions Transgender Group   6:00 pm. Meeting at Magic Bean Café, 5789 State Street, Saginaw, the group offers an informal gathering, taking a more 'light-hearted' approach to allow transgenders in the Tri-City area an opportunity to connect with one another for socializing and support. If you have any questions, contact Rachel at Rachel@PerceptionsSV.org.

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Local event Thursday, March 1st - Cheeseburgers in Margaritaville   6:00 9:00 pm. Saginaw Art Museum. Live music, art, cheeseburgers and margaritas. Tickets $35 in advance or $45 at the door.

Perceptions Event Friday, March 2nd - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different location. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Local event Friday, March 2nd - POP-U-Larity   7:00 pm. A comedic mockumentary about finding your 15 minutes of fame. Written and produced by J. C. (John) Peterson, former Essexville resident, and Michelle Ehlen. $5 per person. State Theatre, 913 Washington Ave., Bay City. Note: In 2003, John Peterson co-edited "A Face in the Crow: Expressions of Gay Life in America" with Martin Bedogne in partnership with Judy Shepard to support the educational mission of the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Perceptions Event Friday, March 9th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different location. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Michigan EventSaturday, March 10th - ComedyFest   8:00 pm. Equality Michigan's 16th Annual ComedyFest is a fabulous event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied communities. This is an annual benefit for Equality Michigan, which works to achieve full equality and respect for all people in Michigan regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Comedians: Chantal Carrere, Los Angeles; Erin Foley, Los Angeles; Chris Doucette, New York; and Diane Amos, San Francisco. Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn. Standard ticket is $35. One show only.

Local Event Tuesday, March 13th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. The Alderton, 301 Cass St., Old Town Saginaw. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided.

Perceptions Event Wednesday, March 14th - Freeland Meet & Greet   6:00 to 8:00 pm. Riverside Restaurant, 8295 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland. Private room. Famous homemade pies.

Perceptions Event Friday, March 16th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different location. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Local event Tuesday, March 20th - Let's Talk Issues: Same Sex Parenting   7:00 - 9:00 pm. The Saginaw County Democratic Party offers Let's Talk Issues Video Series. This month's issues are Same Sex Parenting and Gun Control. A 10 - 15 minute discussion follows each video. Free admission. Bring a snack to share, if you'd like. SCDP Headquarters, 122 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw. For more info, contact info@ArmandoFalcon.com

Perceptions Event Friday, March 23rd - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different location. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Perceptions Event Friday, March 30th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different location. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

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Local event April 13th to 15th - The Laramie Project   Dramatic, real-life narrative of the small town of Laramie, Wyoming, during the aftermath of the brutal murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard. The Laramie Project is a breathtaking theatrical collage that explores the depth to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. Each performance will have a Talk Back by the director, actors, and members of the GLAD Network from Dow. Midland Center for the Arts, Little Theatre. 8:00 pm on Fri. & Sat., 3:00 pm on Sun. Tickets $19 adult / $11 student.

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Local Event Tuesday, April 24th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. The Alderton, 301 Cass St., Old Town Saginaw. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided.

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Local Event Tuesday, May 15th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. The Alderton, 301 Cass St., Old Town Saginaw. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided.

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Michigan Event June 2nd & 3rd - Motor City Pride   Hart Plaza, Detroit. The pride weekend celebration is a project of Equality Michigan. For more information, visit www.motorcitypride.org

Local Event Tuesday, June 12th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. The Alderton, 301 Cass St., Old Town Saginaw. This gathering is intended as a discussion and informal support group for gay and bisexual men. The group will be facilitated by Thomas Brubaker. You may contact him at Thomas@PerceptionsSV.org for additional information or to let him know you'll attend. Light snacks will be provided.

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National Event Thursday, November 15th - Gay American Smoke Out   The Gay American Smoke Out is an opportunity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) individuals to challenge themselves to quit smoking. The Gay American Smoke Out was first introduced in 1994 by the Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center. Typically held on the 3rd Thursday in November, The "Gay American Smoke Out" was created to coincide with the American Cancer Society's "Great American Smokeout."

National EventTuesday, November 20th - Transgender Day of Remembrance   2012 marks the 14th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. The day was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The Day of Remembrance is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder in 1998 kicked off the "Remembering Our Dead" web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999.

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Ongoing Programs:

Freeland Meet & Greet - 2nd Wednesday of every month. Riverside Restaurant, 8295 Midland Rd. Private Room. The Riverside is famous for their homemade pies. Winter hours are 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Friday Night Dinner. Join Perceptions members on Friday nights for dinner at a local eatery. Each week we meet at a different restaurant for food, fun and conversation. An email is sent through our Yahoo Group every week to announce the week's venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups, email info@PerceptionsSV.org or call 989-891-1429.

The Perceptions Transgender Group meets at 6:00 pm on the last Mondayday of each month Magic Bean Cafe, 5789 State St., Saginaw. The group offers an informal gathering, taking a more 'light-hearted' approach to allow transgenders in the Tri-City area an opportunity to connect with one another for socializing and support. If you have any questions, contact Rachel at Rachel@perceptionsSV.org.

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Perceptions Event Local Event sponsored or endorsed by Perceptions

Michigan Event An event in Michigan that may be of interest to GLBT people in our area.

National Event A GLBT event of national significance

Local event General Interest

PFLAG Event An event sponsored or endorsed by PFLAG.

AIDS awareness event.

Have an event that you'd like added to our calendar? Send your information to Perceptions.