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Big Changes in Ybor City
    This past Saturday at 3:01 AM, while most of us were sleeping a Big Change happened in Ybor City. The New  7-11 Convenience Store stayed open 24 hours. In the past ALL stores & restaurants in Ybor City were forced to close by 3AM. With the new president being set by 7-11, does this mean there will be 24 hour a day restaurants and other stores now open?
 
GaYBOR’s Labor “Gay” Bar Crawl
    Festive partiers burned up the streets Sunday and participated in the Annual GaYBOR Labor ‘Gay’ Bar Crawl traveling to 9 gleeful clubs and restaurants throughout Ybor City. The annual colorful event was coordinated by GaYBOR treasurer, Walter Pinillos, Jesse Joseph and Mark Eary. The annual bar crawls help support GaYBOR community events and other organizations.
    A grateful Thank You to Hamburger Mary’s, Ybor City Wine Bar, Cristino’s Italian Restaurant, Dog Bullocks, Reservoir bar, Bradley’s on 7th, Liquid Lounge, newly opened on 15th Street Mist Martini Bar and Honey Pot for their annual  ” Labor Day Glow Party.”
TAKE NOTE:
    The next GaYBOR District Coalition meeting will be Thursday, September 11 at Carmike Theaters 20 in Centro Ybor. This months speaker is TIGFF Director  Margaret Murray talking about the very successful 25th Anniversary of Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival starting October 3-12th. TIGLFF is the world acclaimed gay film festival held here in Tampa Bay.    www.gaybor.comwww.tigllff.com

You Can Not Make this Up

    One Sunday afternoon we were at Hamburger Mary’s in GaYBOR. This time we were sitting in a different booth. All of a sudden we noticed what looked like the Virgin Mary on the wall. The same day we shot a video and posted it in facebook. This went viral across America and even made the Daily News in the UK. AOL News, local news TV stations and CBS Morning Show too.
    The next day Manager Melanie Minyon tried to wipe it away. The Mary at Mary’s didn’t go away. Thousands of people have come to Hamburger Mary’s Tampa  to witness the super natural vision that is bright & clear!
    Today 3 years later it is still there.  Here is the Video…. what do you think?
 

From the MC Film Mail Bag

Metro Wellness Community Centers September Calendar

September LGBT Programs

Check out new upcoming programs & events for LGBT:


Impac+

Wednesday, Sept 3 & 10, 5:00-7:00pm

Tampa Metro Center

A group for HIV+ men to meet and bond while discussing topics important to them in a comfortable environment. Call Jomar at 813-232-3808.


LGBT Youth & Faculty Workshop

Saturday, Sept 6, 11:30am-1:30pm 

St. Pete Metro Center

A free brunch workshop for LGBTA students and faculty, including information on how to jumpstart your GSA (presented by GLSEN), a Q&A session with LGBT leaders from the community (Equality Florida, ACLU, City Council) and community resources.


LGBT Family Picnic

Sunday, Sept 7, 11:00am-2:00pm

Seminole Park – Kenwood

Join us for a picnic for LGBT parents and their children at Kenwood’s Seminole Park, located at the corner of 30th St. and Burlington Ave. BYOP – Bring Your Own Picnic or a dish to share. RSVP to LGBT@metrotampabay.org.


MTF Trans* Talk – City Mix

Wednesday, Sept 10, 7:00-8:30pm

St. Pete Metro Center

A group for MTF to meet and discuss everything from relationships, sex, culture and more. Participants receive a $10 gift card. Call Christian at 727-321-3854.


Extreme Coupon Class

Saturday, Sept 13, 12:00-2:00pm

St. Pete Metro Center

Learn how to save big by extreme couponing in this one-of-a-kind workshop that teaches you how to werk those coupons!


Wild Gala

Saturday, Sept 13, 7:00-11:00pm

One Progress Plaza – 200 Central Ave., St. Pete

Enter the Wild side at Metro’s Wild Gala. One Progress Plaza will be transformed into an enchanted jungle with themed food, an open bar, performance artists, a live & silent auction, and surprises! Get your tickets here.


GenderQueer Discussion Group

Sunday, Sept 14, 2:00-4:00pm

Tampa Metro Center

We are the “Q” in LGBTQ. Join local genderqueer, non-binary and gender-questioning individuals in guided discussion and peer support with “Q” issues.

 


Medicare 101 Workshop

Monday, Sept 15, 11:00am-12:30pm

St. Pete Metro Center

Join us for a workshop that explores the ins and outs of Medicare, how to enroll and get the most out of the program. Presented by SHINE.


Boot Camp

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, 6-week class starting Sept 16

St. Pete Metro Center

Get in shape in this boot camp led by Daniel Nyiri. Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, whatever your fitness goal, Daniel will provide individual and group training throughout the 6-week class. Class is free and donations are appreciated. RSVP to LGBT@metrotampabay.org


Free Legal Advice

Saturday, Sept 20, 12:00-3:00pm

Tampa Metro Center

Free consultation with an attorney to discuss your legal matters. For an appointment, reply to this email or call 727-321-3854.


Trans Quit Smoking Class

Mondays, Sept 22-Oct 27, 5:00-7:00pm

St. Pete Metro Center

Stop smoking now in this quit-smoking class for the transgender community. Class includes free quit materials like nicotine patches and lozenges. Register by replying to this email. 


Women’s Potluck & Movie

Thursday, Sept 25, 12:00-2:00pm

St. Pete Metro Center

A movie potluck for lesbian women, where we’ll watch the film “Prayers for Bobby.” Bring a dish to share with the group, and enjoy socializing while watching the film in the comfort of the Metro Center. RSVP to Floss at 727-321-3854.


Xtreme Gay Weekend

September 26-28

Celebrate Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness weekend with these events:

Friday: Georgie’s Alibi, 6pm-9pm
3100 3rd Ave N, St Pete.
Hosted by Kori Stevens. Games, Raffles, Free Swag and Prizes.
Gay Men’s Health Fair, FREE HIV testing, Screenings and more.
Drag Shows at 9pm and midnight.

Saturday: Ybor City, 10pm-midnight
Free HIV Testing along 7th Avenue in Ybor City.

Sunday: Gay St. Pete House – SMART Ride Luau, 12-4pm
4505 5th Ave N, St Pete.
Pool, food, drinks, raffles and more. FREE HIV testing.
$20 donation to benefit local SMART Ride participants.


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