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Presented by Center Women Present Saturday, April 10th, 2:30-5:30 SF LGBT Center (Market and Octavia) A powerful, political, queer, funny, unforgettable spoken word performance featuring Ivan E. Coyote from Vancouver, Kimberly Dark from Hawaii, and Lex from Santa Cruz. This is a free community event that CWP has been fundraising for all year. If you have ever seen any of these artists before, you know it is not to be missed. There will also be a photography exhibit by Chelsea Rae Klein, and time to mingle. FREE. Location is fully accessible. Snack bar will be available.

A CWP Big Bunch of Whatever event Monday, March 29, 7-9pm San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market Street (at Octavia) 415-865-5555 www.centerwomenpresent.org | centerwomenpresent@gmail.com Come for the bingo, stay for the fantastic lesbian-themed prizes! Presented by CWP and hosted by the fabulous Sister Dinah Might and Sister Sara Femme of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! Wine will be poured - donated by Barefoot Wine and Bubbly This is a fund-raising event for CWP's Speak UP! event happening at the Center on April 10

Join us on Saturday, January 30th from 5-6 PM in room 301 of the SF LGBT Community Center (Market and Octavia) for CWP’s first Volunteer Meet N Greet in 2010! Come learn more about what CWP’s plans are for 2010, meet the members currently serving on our steering committee and find out how you can become involved as a CWP volunteer for some of our exciting upcoming events! If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an e-mail at centerwomenpresent@gmail.com Light refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Empower Yourself with Physical, Verbal and Mental Tools to Stay Strong, Safe and Free! When: Saturday, January 9th - 1:30-4:30pm Where: The SF LGBT Community Center - 1800 Market Street (at Octavia) in the Ceremonial Room (4th Floor) 415.865.5555 www.sfcenter.org What could I possibly learn about self-defense in three hours? Lots. You will learn physical techniques to disable an attacker and get away safely. You will learn non-violent communication/assertiveness skills to help you navigate a variety of situations – from dealing with the

Film night at the Center! Join Center Women Present for: Fun in Girls' Shorts 1 Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00pm San Francisco LGBT Center, 1800 Market St. Post-apocalyptic bunkers, hair salons, train stations, and carnivals – Frameline's newest short film compilation proves that lesbians are everywhere! Fun in Girls' Shorts brings together six of Frameline's best lesbian shorts from recent years, including several award-winning festival favorites and marks the highly anticipated home video debut of Guinevere Turner's Hung, which has screened at more than 80 film

Fall is Here! Fall for Someone! . . .to warm-up the cooler months. Let Match-up help you meet other singles for friendship, phone numbers, a night out, or maybe more . . .Match-up is a singles event where LGBTQ women will have the opportunity to meet other singles in a low-pressure, low-risk, and fun environment. Let's meet at the SF LGBT Community Center and have a good time, then group-up for a night out of more fun afterward. When: Monday, November 9th at 7 pm Where: SF LGBT center (Market and Octavia Street) 1800 Market St San Francisco, CA 94102-6227

Legal Hurdles for Alternative Family Relationships, a public forum sponsored by the LGBT Advisory Committee of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and co-sponsored by Center Women Present, a Community Initiative of the San Francisco LGBT Community Center When: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 6pm Where: The San Francisco LGBT Center 1800 Market St San Francisco, CA 94102 Some questions the forum will address include: * What kinds of alternative family relationships exist? * How prevalent are alternative families that don’t have spousal or parental relationships?

Center Women Present: Big Bunch of Whatever - Board Game Night Wednesday, September 23rd - 7-9pm The San Francisco LGBT Community Center – 1800 Market Street (at Octavia) Room 301 www.sfcenter.org 415.865.5555 Spending too much time watching reality tv on week nights? Why not engage in a community and come play some games (the good kind!) with a big bunch of queer women?!

New to the area, or just looking to expand your circle of friends? Center Women Present NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF THE BAY AREA Monday, August 31 – 7pm-9pm The San Francisco LGBT Center - 1800 Market Street (at Octavia) www.sfcenter.org 415.865.5555 Meet new people in a fun, social, engaging atmosphere! Get to know some new fabulous self-identified queer women who live in the Bay Area. We are inviting all our "neighbors" especially newcomers - those who have been in the area for two years or less. Become a more intimate part of YOUR queer community!

What: Center Women Present: MatchUp (Low Pressure & Super Fun Dating Event) When: Monday, June 15th- 7PM Where: The San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market Street (at Octavia) www.sfcenter.org 415.865.5555 Looking for a new dance partner for Pride? Need a new sexy lady to hold onto your arm while you squeeze into the Lex? Or maybe your just hunting for some new friends to celebrate your Dyke-ness with before and during the Dyke March? Come to MatchUp- Pride edition!!