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

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Until December 5th - Out 'N' About Flint   A collaborative effort to showcase the Arts of the LGBTQ Communities and Allies. Sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council. Download flyer.

Until December 28th - "Geoffrey & Jeffrey"   Playing at Performance Network, 120 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, Geoffey & Jeffrey, by Michigan playwright Kim Carney, chronicles the relationship of a long-term gay couple who have hit a rough patch and how they are affected by the appearance of a daughter and granddaughter that one of them never knew he had. It's a comedy that explores the changing definition of the word family. Thursday & Friday 8:00 pm; Saturday 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm; Sunday 2:00 pm. Panel discussions on Saturdays and Sundays in November. Tickets $10 to $41.

Wednesday, November 12th - Freeland Meet & Greet   7:00 to 9:00 pm. Riverside Restaurant, 8295 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland. Private room. Famous homemade pies. This event will repeat on the second Wednesday of each month.

November 11th to 20th - Transgender Days of Rememberance   The LBGT Resource Center at Michigan State University announces 2008 events marking the 10th Annual Transgender Day of Rememberance The student organization TransAction (formerly PhiTauMu) is the prime mover behind event planning. Download flyer.

Wednesday, November 12th - Perceptions Transgender Group   6:00 pm. Meeting at The Mixx / Metro Grille, 115 N. Hamilton 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 Rebecca at rebecca@perceptionssv.org. This event will repeat on the second Wednesday of each month.

November 13th to 16th - Reel Pride Michigan   Annual GLBT Film Festival sponsored by the Triangle Foundation. Main Art Theatre, 118 N. Main St., Royal Oak. Visit www.reelpridemichigan.com for more information.

Friday, November 14th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends this week at Lumberjacks Steakhouse, 605 E. Midland St., Bay City. Please reply to Jim@PerceptionsSV.org by 3:00 pm Friday if you plan to attend. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

November 17th to 23rd - Transgender Awareness Week   Sponsored Spectrum Center at University of Michigan. "Gender Justice." Download flyer.

Tuesday, November 18th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. Zauel Memorial Library, 3100 Center Road, Saginaw Township. 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. You may bring your own beverage into the library as long as the container has a cover or cap.

Thursday, November 20th - Perceptions General Meeting   7:00 pm.  St. John Episcopal Church, 123 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw. Annual Thanksgiving potluck and food drive. The food drive this year will benefit Innerlink Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter. All are welcome. Beverages and table service provided. Please bring a dish to pass. For more information, contact Perceptions.

Thursday, November 20th - Womyn's Circle   7:00 pm. Special time and location for this meeting. The Womyn's Circle will be joining Perceptions for their Annual Thanksgiving Potluck to be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 123 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw. This program provides support and socialization to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It provides safety and help to women and their families experiencing hostility and isolation. Regular meeting time and location will resume on Thursday, December 4th.

Thursday, November 20th - Transgender Day of Remembrance   The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder on November 28th, 1998 kicked off the "Remembering Our Dead" web project. The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgendered people. It publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten, showing love and respect for transgender people in the face of national indifference and hatred.

Friday, November 21st - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends this week at Sunshine Coneys, 6907 Westside Saginaw Rd., Bay City. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Sunday, November 23rd - PFLAG Meeting   2:00 - 4:30 pm. This month's guest speaker will be Chuck Batke. The meeting takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6220 Jefferson Ave., Midland.

Friday, November 28th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends this week at Levi's Food & Spirits, 5800 Brockway Rd, Saginaw. If you plan to attend, please reply to Jim@PerceptionsSV.org by 3:00 pm Friday. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Wednesday, December 3rd - Saginaw Meet & Greet   7:00 - 9:00 pm. An informal gathering for the Tri-Cities' GLBT community. All are welcome. Meet your old friends and make some new ones while eating fantastic baked goods. Enjoys hot and cold drinks in a non-smoking environment. Bambi's by Java Dave's, 4632 State Street, in the Green Acres Plaza.

Thursday, December 4th - Womyn's Circle   5:30 - 7:00 pm. This program provides support and socialization to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It provides safety and help to women and their families experiencing hostility and isolation. The free, confidential support group sessions are held at the YWCA located at 3405 E. Midland Rd. in Bay City.

Thursday, December 4th - Holiday House Walk   10:30 am to 8:00 pm. A delightful tour of seven of the area's most interesting homes, all decked out for the holidays. Visit the SBSO web site or call 989-755-6471 for more information. Tickets are $16 in Advance or $20 at the door. All proceeds are to benefit the music and music education programs of the Saginaw Bay Orchestra.

Friday, December 5th - Friday Night Dinner   7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends each week at a different venue. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.

Tuesday, December 9th - An American Christmas   7:30 pm. Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra's traditional holiday concert. Temple Theatre, Saginaw. Tickets $10 to $35.

Wednesday, December 10th - Freeland Meet & Greet   7:00 to 9:00 pm. Riverside Restaurant, 8295 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland. Private room. Famous homemade pies. This event will repeat on the second Wednesday of each month.

Saturday, December 13th - Perceptions Holiday Party & Charity Auction   Perceptions 7th Annual Holiday Party will be held at Sullivan's Black Forest Brew Haus, 281 Heinlein Strasse, Frankenmuth. Advance tickets $25 (Perceptions members may request a $5 rebate at the door); Tickets will be $30 at the door. Advance tickets are available from Board members at all Perceptions Events or you may purchase online before December 7th.

Tuesday, December 16th - Men's Discussion Group   7:00 to 8:30 pm. Zauel Memorial Library, 3100 Center Road, Saginaw Township. 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. You may bring your own beverage into the library as long as the container has a cover or cap.

Thursday, December 18th - Womyn's Circle   This program provides support and socialization to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It provides safety and help to women and their families experiencing hostility and isolation. The free, confidential support group sessions are held at the YWCA located at 3405 E. Midland Rd. in Bay City.

December 19th & 20th - December Wishes & Dreams   8:00 pm. A concert presented by Sistrum and the Greater Lansing Gay Men's Chorus. Dart Auditorium at Lansing Community College. $10 to $25 suggested donation.

Thursday, January 15th - Womyn's Circle   5:30 - 7:00 pm. This program provides support and socialization to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It provides safety and help to women and their families experiencing hostility and isolation. The free, confidential support group sessions are held at the YWCA located at 3405 E. Midland Rd. in Bay City.

Wednesday, March 4th - Charity Drag Show   8:00 pm until midnight. The Gay-Straight Alliance at SVSU presents its Second Annual Charity Drag Show to benefit AIDS Walk Michigan. Richard Thompson Student Activities Room on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Rd., University Center, MI 48710. Admission $2 at the door. (Show your Perceptions Membership Card for free admission.) Bring your dollar bills to "vote" for your favorite performer.

Saturday, March 14th - Michigan Gay & Lesbian ComedyFest   6:00 pm & 9:00 pm. Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. Two shows. Four national comedians. Advance tickets $30; $35 at the door. More information at www.comedyfest.org

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. 7:00 - 9:00 pm.