Just checking in, and looking for people who are ready to fight back against prop 8. Do you have what it takes to be on our team?Mood: inspired Posted at 1:58 AM Nov 20view more
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If you would like to volunteer or get involved , please contact bakersfieldpride@aol.com, or attend one of our monthly meetups or social events. We can always use enthusiastic & responsible people to make our events more special.
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Music
Video from Pride 2007!!
Movies
Lianna, Making Love, Queen of the Desert, To Wong Foo, Personal Best, Desert Hearts, Better Than Chocolate, Milk, The Danish Girl
Television
Books
Now That You Know, Loving Someone Gay, Under the Rainbow, The Celluloid Closet, Why You Should Give A Damn About Gay Marriage, Anything by Jonathan Katz.
We Fought For Marriage Rights! Bakersfield LGBTQ was born in 2004, as a result of a small group of concerned community menmbers who wanted to see more community activities and advocacy. Originally, we werer allied with Marriage Equality California, but when we decided to put on a Pride festival in the Fall of 2004, we went out on a limb and formed our own group, Bakersfield LGBTQ. We have now successfully held four Prides, and are excitedly planning our next Pride Festival for Ocotber 2009!
We were recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 non-profit in 2006. We strive to serve our community with educational, advocacy and social opportunities and to date, we have held over 160 successful events of all kinds. This Spring we have joined the Consolidated Alliance of Pride, Inc (CAPI), and this brings us into a very strong relationship with Pride committees all over the Western US and Mexico.
Our vision for the future includes a Bakersfield LGBTQ Community Center, a place where people could expect to find support groups, social events, educational seminars, advocacy groups and of course, more Pride.
Our Mission
Bakersfield LGBTQ is a nonprofit, social justice and service organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals, their families and the community. We are dedicated to creating positive change in people’s lives through advocacy, education, social support and networking.
Our Core Purpose
Bakersfield LGBTQ exists to create activities which support individuals and the community at large in becoming empowered emotionally, financially, intellectually and socially.
Our Values
Dedicated Bakersfield LGBTQ members and volunteers embrace the following values and will:
·Value diversity by accepting each person’s uniqueness.
·Show respect and dignity for others by welcoming and accepting all individuals.
·Demonstrate integrity through excellence in service, honest communication and responsiveness to our Community.
·Be resourceful and enthusiastic in order to support the growth of the organization to meet Community needs.
..This group is the center of LGBTQ social and political organizing in Bakersfield and Kern County, California. We support issues and plan the grand event of the year, Bakersfield's Gay Pride Festival. We welcome all supportive folks, regardless of orientation.
..Since 2003, Bakersfield LGBTQ has been working to foster community unity via this group. We plan the flagship event, the annual Pride festival every year on Labor Day weekend, and we hold other social, political and informational events throughout the year!
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Who I'd like to meet:
We welcome anyone who is supportive of LGBTQ rights and issues, and who wishes to support those rights with action. We will never discriminate against anyone based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation. Please note that this is not a hookup group. We have members of all ages, and our activities are designed to be inclusive of everyone.
NOV 14TH THE ELEMENT LOUNGE EXPOSE TRIBAL ALLIANCE AND TRADING COMPANY ALL FOR ONLY 5 BUCKS DOORS OPEN AT 9 BANDS START AT 10 PARTY ISN'T OVER TIL THEY THROW US OUT.
Saturday Nov. 14th FUGLY FEST #1- bring food to share for a vegan potluck 5 p.m. first band- SHIT HAPPENS 6 p.m. THE BAKERSFIELD FLATLANDERS 6:30 CARL WINSLOW 7:00 ONE WIN CHOICE (NJ hardcore) 7:45 ASTPAI (melodic punk from Austria) 8:15 THE SAN JOAQUIN STEAMERS (Viselma stoner punk) 9:00 TOO MANY SCREAMING CHILDREN 9:45 LIOPLEURODON 10:30 1503 Pacific St. Bakersfield, CA $5 about band canellations- NEON NAVAJO's drummer is sick. 13C13D has band members in jail. fuck 'em!
PARTY THIS FRIDAY!!!!
PRE-PARTY AT 8PM
QUE PASSA
IN THE VALLEY PLAZA
THEN AT
10PM UNTIL...
MODEL MEET AND GREET
@THE NILE 1721 19TH ST.
NO COVER CHARGE
ITS LADIES NIGHT ALL
DRINKS HALF OFF UNTIL
MIDNIGHT SO...
LETS BEAT THE CLOCK
AND GET HAMMERED
BEFORE THEN J/K
COME WITH ME TO THE NILE DOWNTOWN THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. NO COVER CHARGE LADIES GET HALF OFF DRINKES UNTIL MIDNIGHT. R.S.V.P
WITH ME FOR BOTTLE SERVICE. SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR XOXO DESTINY JOY
I HAVE TWO V.I.P. TABLE'S LEFT FOR FRIDAY NIGHT.
@ the Nile Bar & Grill
1721 19th street
CONTACT ME A.S.A.P. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RESERVE IT 661-363-3179. SEE YOU
THIS WEEKEND!!!
XOXO DESTINY JOY
HELLO. Hope you're doing good. So what do you think the final healthcare reform bill should be named? "The American Plan"? "Ted Kennedy"? ...and why were the conservatives able to dominate the debate before the President's speech to Congress? Visit http://wp.me/ps8BM-75 Peace!
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Nov 17 2009 2:54 AM
Saturday Nov. 14th
FUGLY FEST #1-
bring food to share for a vegan potluck 5 p.m.
first band- SHIT HAPPENS 6 p.m.
THE BAKERSFIELD FLATLANDERS 6:30
CARL WINSLOW 7:00
ONE WIN CHOICE (NJ hardcore) 7:45
ASTPAI (melodic punk from Austria) 8:15
THE SAN JOAQUIN STEAMERS (Viselma stoner punk) 9:00
TOO MANY SCREAMING CHILDREN 9:45
LIOPLEURODON 10:30
1503 Pacific St.
Bakersfield, CA
$5
about band canellations-
NEON NAVAJO's drummer is sick.
13C13D has band members in jail.
fuck 'em!
GAY FRIENDLY :P
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HAPPY BAKO PRIDE!
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Just stopping to say hello. We hope you are having a great weekend.
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Hope you're doing good.
So what do you think the final healthcare reform bill should be named?
"The American Plan"? "Ted Kennedy"?
...and why were the conservatives able to dominate the debate before the President's speech to Congress?
Visit http://wp.me/ps8BM-75
Peace!
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