Friday, May 17th at the Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 at 7:30 PM
Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC) and the Latino GLBT History Project (LHP) will host an evening with Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco at the Rockville Memorial Library. Blanco, the first Latino and the first openly gay poet laureate for the presidential inauguration, will present a program of readings. The cost for the poetry reading is $30 for an individual and $50 for a couple. Sponsorship opportunities are also available & include a pre-event reception with Blanco by contacting FOLMC at 240-777-0020 or visit www.folmc.org. FOLMC event contact: Ari Z. Brooks, 240-777-0020
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at 441 4th St. NW, DC (Room 1107)
Join this meeting. Public statements allowed.
Saturday, May 18th National City Christian Church / 5 Thomas Circle, NW from 10:00am to 4:00pm
*Sign up for a 2 hours shit at the LHP outreach booth (9:30-11:30am; 11:30am-1:30pm; 1:30pm -4pm): Dperez@latinoglbthistory.org.
Sunday, May 26th from noon to 6:00pm at Francis-Stevens School (tentative location)
Sign up for a 2.5 hour shift at the DC Black Pride Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival from 11am -1:30pm; 1:30-3:30pm; 3:30-5:30pm: dperez@LatinoGLBTHistory.org.
DC Latino Pride: La Plática Panel Discussion
Thursday, May 30th
from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Forum, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, DC
Featuring
a community resource fair, free HIV testing, a panel discussion, awards presentation and a historical exhibit of public health posters from metropolitan Washington, DC This event is free and open to the public--all ages welcome! A suggested $5 donation supports refreshments, appetizers and the Latino GLBT History Project's year round programs in historical preservation, cultural celebrations, advocacy and educational presentations at local and national conferences. The DC Latino Pride advisory committee includes ¡Empodérate!, Identity and Grupo Latino Dignity Washington, DC.
Sunday, June 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Metropolitan Community Church, 474 Ridge Street NW
We invite you to a Spanish language LGBT inclusive ecumenical faith service co-hosted by Grupo Latino Dignity Washington, Latino GLBT History Project, Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, Spanish Ministry and St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in celebration of LGBT Pride month. Following the service we invite you to join us for light refreshments and socializing. MCCDC is located o
n 5th street between M and N streets NW). Near the Convention Center Metro (Green / Yellow Lines).
DC Latino Pride: La Fiesta Dance Party
Thursday, June 6th
from 10:00pm to 2:00am at Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
The celebration will culminate in a night of high-impact cultural performances from DC’s top LGBT Latino and an all-night Latino Pride dance party spinning DC’s best Latin beats h—the perfect way to kick off Capital Pride weekend! 18+ with ID. There is a $10 cover. Proceeds support the Latino GLBT History Project's year round programs in historical preservation, cultural celebrations, advocacy and educational presentations at local and national conferences.
The Latino GLBT History Project will also participate in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8th joined by Pedro Biaggi en la Mañana radio talent and the Capital Pride Festival on Sunday, June 10th. For more information or to volunteer go to www.LatinoGLBTHistory.org or email Wilmer Gutierrez at LatinoPrideChairs@LatinoGLBTHistory.org. For sponsorship opportunities contact Raul Olivo or David Perez at sponsor@LatinoGLBTHistory.org.
8th Annual Hispanic LGBTQ Heritage Awards Reception
October 2013
Join the Latino GLBT History Project to honor LGBT Latinas and Latinos who have made advances for LGBT Latino equality. The celebration of Hispanic Heritage and LGBT History months features a networking reception, awards ceremony and historical exhibit. Contact LHP President David M. Perez for more information.
October 2013
Join the Latino GLBT History Project to honor LGBT Latinas and Latinos who have made advances for LGBT Latino equality. The celebration of Hispanic Heritage and LGBT History months features a networking reception, awards ceremony and historical exhibit. Contact LHP President David M. Perez for more information.
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Past Events
U.S. Department of Agriculture & the National Farmworker Women’s Alliance Hispanic Heritage
Wednesday, October 3rd from 4:30 to 6:pm at the USDA (Jefferson St Entrance) Whitten Patio, 1400 Independence Ave S.W. DC
RSVP to Christine Chavez at Christine.Chavez@osec.usda.gov.
This celebration and community awareness event will highlight the contributions of women working in agriculture. You will hear first-hand from Farmworker women about the priorities and concerns surrounding our rural communities. We will also bring awareness regarding the work being done by USDA to better serve rural communities.
This celebration and community awareness event will highlight the contributions of women working in agriculture. You will hear first-hand from Farmworker women about the priorities and concerns surrounding our rural communities. We will also bring awareness regarding the work being done by USDA to better serve rural communities.
LHP Founder Jose Gutierrez named Rainbow History Project Pioneer
Thursday, October 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th St. NW.
Read More - Check out the Metro Weekly article and attend the event to support Jose at the Awards Ceremony!
Latino GLBT History Project partners with Gala Hispanic Theatre
Friday, October 5th, Gala Hispanic Theatre, Columbia Heights
http://www.galatheatre.org/galita.php?cmd=loadEvent&id=109
Discounted $20 Tickets are available for LHP supportes to attend In Spite of Love / El desdén con el desdén (in Spanish with English surtitles) on Cotober 5th. Call 202-234-7174 or go the box office in Columbia Heights & mention LHP for the discount. In Spite of Love: A Count and Princess have vowed never to fall in love—then they meet each other! One of the most popular comedies to come out of Spain’s Golden Age. By Agustín Moreto & Directed by Hugo Medrano.
Friday, October 5th, Gala Hispanic Theatre, Columbia Heights
http://www.galatheatre.org/galita.php?cmd=loadEvent&id=109
Discounted $20 Tickets are available for LHP supportes to attend In Spite of Love / El desdén con el desdén (in Spanish with English surtitles) on Cotober 5th. Call 202-234-7174 or go the box office in Columbia Heights & mention LHP for the discount. In Spite of Love: A Count and Princess have vowed never to fall in love—then they meet each other! One of the most popular comedies to come out of Spain’s Golden Age. By Agustín Moreto & Directed by Hugo Medrano.
LHP Partners with LULAC on Voter Registration Drive in DC
Saturday, October 6th, 11am to 5pm Harriet Tubman Elementary Field, Columbia Heights
http://doodle.com/vy6ps5qm6h6cnuzb#table
LHP partners with LULAC on voter registration Drive at the Columbia Heights Day Festival. Use entrance on Kenyon St. NW between 11th and 13th Streets NW, DC.
Saturday, October 6th, 11am to 5pm Harriet Tubman Elementary Field, Columbia Heights
http://doodle.com/vy6ps5qm6h6cnuzb#table
LHP partners with LULAC on voter registration Drive at the Columbia Heights Day Festival. Use entrance on Kenyon St. NW between 11th and 13th Streets NW, DC.
DC Government National Coming Out Day Event
Thursday, October 11th, Noon to 1:30pm, University of the District of Columbia Community College, 801 N Capitol St NE DC
Join Mayor Vincent C. Gray, the Mayor’s Office of GLBT Affairs, and The DC Government LGBT Employees & Allies Network for National Coming Out Day 2012 honoring DC government agencies and employees that have gone above and beyond to support our efforts to improve the quality of life and access to services for LGBT residents of the District of Columbia. In the 1st floor Multipurpose room.
LGBTinDC Launch Party at Nellie's by DC Mayor's Office on GLBT Affairs
Thursday, October 11th, 6-8pm at Nellie's Sports Bar, 900 U Street, NW DC
Thursday, October 11th, 6-8pm at Nellie's Sports Bar, 900 U Street, NW DC
http://www.facebook.com/events/406775849388221/
Celebrate National Coming Out Day with the DC Mayor's Office on GLBT Affairs launch of the first DC LGBT Facebook App!
Celebrate National Coming Out Day with the DC Mayor's Office on GLBT Affairs launch of the first DC LGBT Facebook App!
History, Preservation & Documentaries: Trans-Visible Reception: RSVP
Saturday, October 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the LULAC National Office, 1133 19th St. NW, STE 1000, Washington, DC
http://www.facebook.com/events/185674181567029/
You are cordially invited to a reception with Roland Palencia, an LGBT Latino activist from Los Angeles, CA and the Executive Producer of Trans-Visible: Bamby's story, the first U.S. documentary film about a transgender Latina leader. At the reception, we will show excerpts of the documentary, view a digital photo exhibit of Transgender Latino leaders from DC and engage in a dialogue on the importance of documenting LGBT Latin@ history projects.
You are cordially invited to a reception with Roland Palencia, an LGBT Latino activist from Los Angeles, CA and the Executive Producer of Trans-Visible: Bamby's story, the first U.S. documentary film about a transgender Latina leader. At the reception, we will show excerpts of the documentary, view a digital photo exhibit of Transgender Latino leaders from DC and engage in a dialogue on the importance of documenting LGBT Latin@ history projects.
7th Annual Hispanic LGBTQ Heritage Awards Reception
Friday, October 19th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, DC
http://www.latinoglbthistory.org/lgbtq-heritage-awards
Please join us for our annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage and LGBT History months and a benefit for the Latino GLBT History Project. This event is an important opportunity to celebrate 25 years of LBGT Latino activism, support the Latino GLBT History Project, reflect on our accomplishments over the past year and honor LGBT Latinos who have made outstanding contributions our movement. Join 100 LGBTQ Latinas, Latinos and allied leaders from national and local non-profit, government and corporate sectors for a a wine reception, appetizers, entertainment and a photo exhibit documenting moments in time over the last 25 years from LGBTQ Latino activists from across the United States.
Latino LGBT History Project Volunteer Day
Saturday, October 20th from 12:00pm to 3pm at the DC Center, 1318 U St. NW, DC.
http://www.facebook.com/events/463965846959335/
Explore Latino GLBT History! Join the Latino GLBT History Project for our monthly Historical Archives volunteer meetings organize items from our collection of memorabilia from national and local Latino GLBT activists, social personalities and local community groups and national advocacy organizations dating back to the 19802. R.S.V.P. to committee chairs, Jose Gutierrez and Esther Hidalg at EHidalgo@LatinoGLBTHistory.org or call Jose Gutierrez in advance at 202-588-0067.
Please join us for our annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage and LGBT History months and a benefit for the Latino GLBT History Project. This event is an important opportunity to celebrate 25 years of LBGT Latino activism, support the Latino GLBT History Project, reflect on our accomplishments over the past year and honor LGBT Latinos who have made outstanding contributions our movement. Join 100 LGBTQ Latinas, Latinos and allied leaders from national and local non-profit, government and corporate sectors for a a wine reception, appetizers, entertainment and a photo exhibit documenting moments in time over the last 25 years from LGBTQ Latino activists from across the United States.
Latino LGBT History Project Volunteer Day
Saturday, October 20th from 12:00pm to 3pm at the DC Center, 1318 U St. NW, DC.
http://www.facebook.com/events/463965846959335/
Explore Latino GLBT History! Join the Latino GLBT History Project for our monthly Historical Archives volunteer meetings organize items from our collection of memorabilia from national and local Latino GLBT activists, social personalities and local community groups and national advocacy organizations dating back to the 19802. R.S.V.P. to committee chairs, Jose Gutierrez and Esther Hidalg at EHidalgo@LatinoGLBTHistory.org or call Jose Gutierrez in advance at 202-588-0067.
Film Screening: Mosquita y Mari
Saturday November 3rd at 3pm at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW
Buy $10 Tickets! - http://ratixs2012.eventbrite.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/385689008168617/
In a fast-paced immigrant community where dreams are often lost to economic survival, two young Chicanas contemplate life when they stir unexpected desires in each other. Tickets will be $10.00 and available online through Reel Affirmations website at http://ratixs2012.eventbrite.com/. Email DPerez@LatinoGLBTHistory.org with any questions.
http://www.facebook.com/events/385689008168617/
In a fast-paced immigrant community where dreams are often lost to economic survival, two young Chicanas contemplate life when they stir unexpected desires in each other. Tickets will be $10.00 and available online through Reel Affirmations website at http://ratixs2012.eventbrite.com/. Email DPerez@LatinoGLBTHistory.org with any questions.
Latino LGBT History Project Volunteer Day
Saturday, November 17th from 12:00pm to 3pm at the DC Center, 1318 U St. NW, DC.
http://www.facebook.com/events/499368633420939/ Join the Latino GLBT History Project for our next monthly Historical Archives volunteer meeting on Saturday, November 17th from 12:00pm to 3pm at our office at the DC Center, 1318 U St. NW, DC. You will get a chance to view some of LHP's archives materials dating back to the mid-1980s. LHP has a collection of memorabilia from national and local Latino GLBT activists, social personalities and local community groups and national advocacy organizations. R.S.V.P. on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/events/499368633420939/ or via email to DPerez@LatinoGLBTHistory.org or call Jose Gutierrez in advance at 202-588-0067. Make sure you RSVP so you know our location. We will move back and forth from our storage unit and our office at the DC Center.
http://www.facebook.com/events/499368633420939/ Join the Latino GLBT History Project for our next monthly Historical Archives volunteer meeting on Saturday, November 17th from 12:00pm to 3pm at our office at the DC Center, 1318 U St. NW, DC. You will get a chance to view some of LHP's archives materials dating back to the mid-1980s. LHP has a collection of memorabilia from national and local Latino GLBT activists, social personalities and local community groups and national advocacy organizations. R.S.V.P. on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/events/499368633420939/ or via email to DPerez@LatinoGLBTHistory.org or call Jose Gutierrez in advance at 202-588-0067. Make sure you RSVP so you know our location. We will move back and forth from our storage unit and our office at the DC Center.
World AIDS Day
Saturday, December 1st
Dia Mundial de la Lucha Contra La SIDA
10:00am to 4:00pm at La Union Mall, 1401 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD
Este Dia Identity inc. esteremos realizando pruebas de VIH, condones totalmente gratis. Ven y disfruta de musica y muchas sorpresas
World AIDS Day Candle Light Vigil
5:00pm at Dupont Circle hosted by Whitman-Walker Health
QPOC Holiday Party
Saturday, December 1st at 10:00pm, U Street Corridor
Join local LGBT community members for a social community building celebration. Email DPerez@LatinoGLBTHistory.org if interested in additional information.
Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe!
Wednesday, December 12 at 7 pm at Metropolitan Community Church-DC, 474 Ridge St. NW, Washington, DC (5th Street Entre M & N)
MCCDC & Dignity Washington will hold a special Spanish service including a mariachi band, traditional music, and refreshments to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe.
La Unión Hace La Fuerza: Latino Institute
Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 9:00am to 6:00pm at the Hilton Atlanta, Georgia
https://sites.google.com/site/creatingchangelatino/
Part of the 25th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change
Join us for a national convening of LGBT Latin@ activists! Share best practices, learn from one another and build the capacity of our movement!
Part of the 25th National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change
Join us for a national convening of LGBT Latin@ activists! Share best practices, learn from one another and build the capacity of our movement!
Rainbow Lunar New Year Celebration: A Multiethnic Happy Hour for Progress
Monday, February 11th, 2013 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Cafe Asia, 1720 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Come join a diverse coalition of organizations serving LGBT People of Color to celebrate the Year of the Snake, as we welcome the most diverse Congress ever. Joining us will be Congressman Mark Takano (D-CA), the first ever LGBT person of color elected to the Congress. COST: FREE! Light Refreshments will be served. No host bar. Come and have a drink with us to celebrate ALL of our communities’ achievements!m R.S.V.P. on Facebook. Co-Sponsors inlcude: Latino GLBT History Project, LULAC, APALA< APIQUA, APIQS, Center for Black Equity, KhushDC, NAPAWF, NBJC, The Raben Group and Unid@s.
LHP Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, February 28th, 2013 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at The DC Center, 1318 U Street, Washington, DC
Complete Volunteer Orientation form and RSVP to Jesse Garcia at jesse@jessegarcia.org. Opportunities for new volunteers to learn to get involved in 2013 events and programs!
Gay Latino L.A Film Screening
Saturday, March 16th from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at Georgetown University, 3700 O St NW Washington, DC 20057
Hosted by the Latino GLBT History Project and M.E.Ch.A. de Georgetown
5:30 p.m. - Appetizers and Refreshments
6:00 p.m. - Film Screening
7:30 p.m. -Q&A with documentary subject Alex Aldana
March 13, 2013 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Town Danceboutique*, 2009 8th Street NW, DC
The 5th annual and largest LGBT professional networking and social event of the year! LHP will participate in the Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to connect with dozens of other LGBT networking and professional groups to mix, mingle and have a great time. There is NO COVER. There were 38 Community Partners in 2012 and there were over 1,600 attendees of this FREE event in both 2011 and 2012. Please register here: http://meganetworkingdc.com/
March 23rd from 2:000 PM – 3:00 PM at LHP Offfice at the DC Center, 1318 U Street NW, DC
Please join us for a face to face meeting with LHP Board Members to learn about opportunities in 2013. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. You are welcome to join the Archives Committee from 3 to 4pm following the meeting. LHP Board member Jesse Garcia is the contact for this event. Archives Committee Volunteer Day March 23rd from 2:000 PM – 4:00 PM - Meet at 2pm at LHP Offfice at the DC Center, 1318 U Street NW, DC. Please join us to make an inventory and organize, classify and catalog the archives to have a better understanding of the historic materials in our collection as we prepare them to create various historical 2013 exhibits. Please R.S.V.P. directly to LHP founder and board member Jose Gutierrez at 202-588-0067.
Czar Ball Fundraiser by the Imperial Court of Washignton, DC
Saturday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM at Remington's, 639 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC
Saturday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM at Remington's, 639 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC
All proceeds will go to The Imperial Court of Washington, DC and the Reign I Charities (Mautner Project, ROSMY, Casa Ruby).
Tuesday & Wednesday, March 26-27th at 10am at U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, DC
Help Us Support Love and Commitment Around the Supreme Court Hearings on Marriage Equality!
R.S.V.P to LHP President David M. Perez at DPerez@LatinoGLBTHistory.org to join the LHP contingent.
Sign up for March 26th and March 27th!
March 26, 2013 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Camino Real Restaurant, 5217 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20011
Please join us for a community forum with the At‐Large DC Council candidates running for the April 23rd Special Election. Open and free to the public. Hosted by the District of Columbia Latino Caucus, Latino GLBT History Project, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Washington Hispanic, Metro Diversity and DCiReporter. For more information: information@dclc.org or 202‐526‐1847. Watch live at: http://dcireporter.com/liveitv/
March 27, 2013 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Fathom Creative, 1333 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
Join the Mayor's Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Affairs, Fathom Creative, the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy & Initiatives, the DC Department of Health, and The Mautner Project as we honor five women who have made a significant impact and contribution to the LGBT community and the movement! Light Refreshments. R.S.V.P. required.
April 10th at 2:30 pm Meet up; 3pm march to the US Capitol, Washington, DC
R.S.V.P. on Facebook. Join LHP rally leads Jose L. Plaza, Wil Gutierrez, Nancy Cañas & José Ramirez will meet up at 2:30pm at the red brick Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle), 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC.
April 24th at 7:30pm at AMC Georgetown 14 Theatres, 3111 K Street, Nw, Washington, District of Columbia 20007
Saturday, April 27th at Dupont Circle from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Volunteer for a 2 hour shift for LHP's outreach booth at the annual youth pride celebration in Dupont Circle. Email DPerez @ LatinoGLBTHistory.org to sign-up. Set-up starts at 11:30am.
Friday, May 3rd at the Hotel Helix Patio, 1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW from 8:00pm – 1:00am
What’s better than a spring evening in DC on a beautiful outdoor patio? Add a night of great music, terrific people and fabulous giveaways and you have a party. DJ Rosie, voted Best DJ by Washington Blade in their annual Best of Gay DC poll in 2012, will be spinning all night.
Sunday, May 5th at the Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW from 10:30am – 2:00pm
Honoring Jeffery Wright and Robert Raben. Table sponsorship support The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and $125 single tickets support The Task Force Action Fund.
Saturday, May 4th at LHP Office, DC Center Conference Room, 1318 U Street NW from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for pizza and planning the 7th Annual DC Latino Pride activities. RSVP to co-chairs Wil Gutierrez & Jose L. Plaza at LatinoPrideChairs@LatinoGLBTHistory.org.
Wednesday, May 8th at LHP Office, 6 to 8 pm at the Naval Historic Center Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Come engage with community leaders & immigration experts in a discussion of Congressional efforts to pass immigration reform this year. Help us mobilize the Latino community to take action! We would love to have you attend. Light refreshments. *Please note this event is free of charge and open to the public. To RSVP: TakeAction@LULAC.org. Download the Flyer to share!
May 8th at 7:30pm at AMC Georgetown 14 Theatres, 3111 K Street, Nw, Washington, District of Columbia 20007
Sunday, May 12th at LHP Office, DC Center Conference Room, 1318 U Street NW from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for pizza and planning the 7th Annual DC Latino Pride activities. RSVP to co-chairs Wil Gutierrez, Jose L. Plaza, Enrique Coronado at LatinoPrideChairs@LatinoGLBTHistory.org.
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Please click on the tabs above to find out more information about our upcoming events and activities. Our meetings are generally bilingual in Spanish and English. Throughout the year we have board meetings, volunteer opportunities, Historical Archives work day meetings, educational presentations and cultural events such as, LHP's DC Latino Pride and our Hispanic LGBTQ Heritage celebration. Meetings are also uploaded into the Google calendar below. We invite you to participate!
Latino GLBT History Project (LHP) 2012 Events
Monthly programs include:
Historical Archives Volunteer Days 3rd Saturday of the Month from 12-3pm, DC Center, 1318 U St. NW, DCSocial Gatherings at local barsMonthly Newsletter: Infórmate DC - A bilingual resource for GLBT Latina/o history, news and community activism in the nation's capital
Educational Presentations to community groups throughout the year.
January
LHP hosts Creating Change LGBT Latino Caucus on Saturday, January 28, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Hilton Baltimore
February
DC Black & Latino Prides Joint Happy Hour
March
Women's History Month Celebration
April
Social Gathering
May
May 20th - DC Latino Pride La Corona - Latino History Project Royal Court CoronationMay 30th - DC Latino Pride La PlaticaMay 30th - Barefoot Wine & Bubbly VIP Reception - For Sponsors and Host Committee members
June
June 3rd - DC Latino Pride La MisaJune 6th - DC Latino Pride La Fiesta
July
Social Gathering
August
Social Gathering
September 15th to October 15th
Hispanic GLBT History Month Social Events, Presentations and Awards Reception
November
Social Gathering
December
Holiday Reception for Board and Planning Committees