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Wrap Up of Other Events |
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 Last
Wednesday I went out to Hump at China White to
hear the hot sounds of DJ Chaos spinning an eclectic mix
of many sounds that had the boys dancing everywhere. Hump also
features #1 club kid Mizz Cori as your hostess, Glitz
Glamour as your door whore and Jordan Bailey as your
host. Thanks to Jason Taminini for continuing to put on a
great party.
 Last
Saturday was the much anticipated appearance of Jennifer
Holiday at Coliseum nightclub in
Fort Lauderdale. Jennifer was one of the original
Dream Girls
on Broadway, playing Effie White, and is the powerful
one-woman voice behind soul anthems like "Hard time for
Lovers" and "No Frills Love". She also sang
with Foreigner on the chart topping hit, "I Want to Know What
Love is." But it was when she sang the instantly
recognizable line from her Billboard dance hit "And I am
telling you that I'm not going" that the crowd reacted with
thunderous applause. Congratulations to Coliseum once again on a
spectacular event. |
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Happy Birthday Pompano
Bill |
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 This
Friday January 12th is one of South Florida’s favorite
personalities and photographer extraordinaire, Pompano Bills 81st
birthday. We here at Marks List wish him much love and many more
birthdays to come!!! This picture was taken last weekend on the Peter Burke’s
T-Cruise. |
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Press Release from Bills
Filling Station |
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On December 16th, Jubal Satterthwaite, a
long time friend and member of our community was in a horrible accident which
has left him in critical condition with a long road of recovery ahead. On January 13th,
Bill's Filling Station along with Friends and Family
will host a Casino Night fundraiser. All funds raised will be donated to
assist Jubal in his medical and personal expenses during his recovery. Jubal, a
civil engineer by trade, was moved to
Ft. Lauderdale to
help in the construction of the
17th St.
Causeway. He eventually started working in the service industry: Sea Monster,
End Up, Elements, and is presently working for Cargo Furniture. The Casino Night
fundraiser will feature, Black Jack, Poker & Pull tab games for cash and
prizes. There are several ways YOU can help make this event a success
and assist a fellow member of our community in his time of need. At this time
we are accepting donations for prizes, cash sponsorships, and volunteers to
assist during the event (black jack dealers, poker dealers, etc.). Please
contact our Bar Manager, Chad Lynn at 954-249-6400 to sign up for
your support, or pledge your donation. Please assist us in supporting a friend
in need. Respectfully, Jackson Padgett & Mark Negrete, Proprietors |
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With a goal of no more than 500 participants riding their bikes
with the singular mission of helping the fight against Aids/Hiv, The
Smart Ride 4 (Southernmost AIDS/HIV Ride 2007) is well on it’s
way to meeting it’s rider ship goal. The ride will take
participants along a 165 mile route starting in South
Miami heading south to a triumphant victory ride around Key West,
down Duval Street and the big finish at the AIDS Memorial on White
Street Pier. Now in its fourth year, the 2005 ride raised in excess
of $350,000. This year, the bar has been raised with a goal of
$500,000. In the
 three consecutive rides that have taken place The
SMART Ride has returned more than $750,000 to the community. Unique
to The Smart Ride is the organization’s pledge to donate 100%
of every dollar raised to the six agencies located throughout
Florida. This year’s recipients include the South Beach AIDS
Project, Miami; Broward House, Fort Lauderdale; COMPASS Inc., Palm
Beach; AIDS Help, Inc.,
Key
West; Trinity Charities, Sarasota; and HUG Me Program, Central Florida. An additional feature of the ride is that each participant
gets a degree of control over the distribution of the funds they
raise to the chosen agencies. All support staff; including Director
Bob Barker, work as volunteers. By virtue of their personal
donation or through sponsorships, riders are committed to raising a
minimum of $1,200 each. For those whose passion is to make a
difference in the fight against AIDS, the ride urges you to support
it by riding or crewing during the event, the organization provides
training and support for several months leading up to the event. On
the journey from
Miami
to Key West, riders are treated to lodging, catered pit stops,
on-site massage therapists, and ample support vehicles. All of the
amenities are paid for by donation or sponsorship; none with
fundraising dollars. The right is also looking for sponsorships to
offset the costs and can use assistance with everything from
Powdered Gatorade to real dollars for things like insurance, truck
rentals and the like. This years sponsors include but are not
limited to Maroone Ford of Fort Lauderdale, Starbucks, Clif Bars,
Commcare Pharmacy, Urban League, AMR Ambulance, Lifeway Medical,
Rosie’s Bar and Grille, and The Chef’s Table.
Registration is now available. Participating riders are urged to
sign on by visiting:
http://www.thesmartride.org/
and click “Registration.” There is a one-time, non- refundable
registration fee of $75. To pledge a participant as a donor or
sponsor, visit
http://www.thesmartride.org
and click “Pledge.” |
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Chicago City Limits |
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New York City’s
longest-running comedy revue, Chicago City Limits, will bring its
hilarious improv comedy to
Miami’s
Carnival Center for the Performing Arts from January 17-21. The
troupe creates a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience by taking suggestions from
audience members and crafting scenes - everything from mini-musicals to game
shows - on the spot. The result is an evening of sidesplitting humor which
The Washington Post describes as “uproarious and amazing!” Chicago
City Limits is presented by
Carnival
Center and Northwestern Mutual Financial Network—The Downs Group. For
these performances, the Center’s Studio Theater will be transformed into the
“Studio Lounge,” a comedy club-style setting with intimate tables. Every
performance being unique, Chicago City Limits has thrilled audiences for more
than 25 years with its distinctive style of comedy. Acclaimed as “the perfect
masters of improvisation,” by The New York Times, “these
actor-writer-comedian-psychopaths will have you rolling in the aisles,” say
Newhouse Papers. The New York Times describes this show as
“hysterical and unpredictable”. The impressive list of guest artists who have
improvised with Chicago City Limits over the years include international stars
such as Paul Reiser, Robin Williams, Brett Butler, and Bill Irwin.
Chicago City Limits has made dozens of TV appearances, including segments on “The
Today Show,” “Good Day New York,” “The Joan Rivers Show,” and
Comedy Central. The troupe has also appeared on HBO, CNN, and CNBC. The ensemble
was featured in its own TV news comedy series, “Reel News,” on the USA
network. Tickets are $15 and $40 and are available online at
www.carnivalcenter.org or (305) 949-6722.
For group tickets (20 or more), contact (786) 468-2326. |
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Comedy Spotlight Shines on
Out Comedians at Winter Party Festival |
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The theme for the
2007 Winter Party Festival is “Beyond Borders”, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
is proud to introduce a new event
centering on something that transcends all barriers: laughter! Comedy Spotlight
debuts on Friday, March 2, at South Beach’s Jackie Gleason Theater
with three hilarious out comics:
Leslie Jordan ,
Michele Balan , and
ANT. The Emmy-winning Jordan
is best known for his roles as “Beverley Leslie” on
Will & Grace and “Brother Boy”
in the film Sordid Lives. Balan has appeared on Comedy Central and
in nightclubs around the country, and was the last woman standing in the recent
installment of the NBC reality series Last Comic Standing. ANT hosts VH1’s
Celebrity Fit Club and stars
in his own LOGO series,
U.S. of
ANT.
Titanium pass-holders and Comedy Spotlight VIP ticket holders will be invited to
meet the stars at a backstage reception featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
This event will be
interpreted for the hearing impaired. Tickets are available at the Gleason Box
Office or through Ticketmaster.com,
Ticketmaster Phone Centers and Ticketmaster retail outlets (FYE, Coconut’s,
Ritmo Latino and Spec’s Music). Don’t miss your chance to laugh OUT loud! |
| Avalon is Officially Overm>
Ticketmaster Phone Centers and Ticketmaster retail outlets (FYE, Coconut’s,
Ritmo Latino and Spec’s Music). Don’t miss your chance to laugh OUT loud! |
| Avalon is Officially Over |
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Article by Steve
Weinstein |
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Brandon Keil,
the commercial real-estate correspondent for the New York
Post, has confirmed what we've all suspected: Avalon,
formerly the Limelight, is dead. The club, at the corner
of Sixth Avenue and 20th Street, is going to become a
"mini-mall." It’s a question of location, location, location-and
in this case, its location doomed it. This was probably
inevitable, given that the area around it has gone from
dangerous to upscale in the years since Peter Gatien
first took a deconsecrated church and turned it into the city’s
most notorious nightclub. Especially with the huge success of
the revived "Ladies’ Mile," the upscale shopping district along
Sixth Avenue from 14th to 23rd Street, this had to happen. The
Ladies’ Mile actually is the nation’s very first
department-store area. In the 1880s, stores opened along this
street to serve the well-to-do families to the east and west. If
you lived east, in Gramercy, you were Old Money; if you lived to
the west, in Chelsea, you were bohemian money. It’s all detailed
in Edith Wharton’s novels, and the distinction has held
on between the East Side and West Side through today, albeit
more uptown. To continue reading, please
use this link,
www.edgenewyork.com |
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Steel Magnolias |
 Take a
trip to Truvy’s Beauty Salon and meet the regulars who come for advice, sympathy
and most of all gossip when Caldwell Theatre Company stages Steel
Magnolias, the hilarious and heartwarming play by Robert Harling.
Featuring Elizabeth Dimon (Truvy), Margery Lowe (Annelle), Lisa
Manuli (Shelby), Pat Nesbit (Ouiser), Angie Radosh (Clairee)
and Laura Turnbull (M’Lynn) and directed by Michael Hall,
Caldwell’s dream-girls will let you eavesdrop in on their lives as they bond,
solve problems and cope with challenges. The dream-girls have combined
Carbonell Award nominations totaling 27 and 10 combined Carbonell Award wins.
Steel Magnolias first opened Off Broadway in 1987. Due
to its success, it moved to the Lucille Lortel Theatre and played for 1,126
performances. The popular 1989 film version introduced a mass audience to the
ladies of Louisiana but it is the original play that draws you into the lives of
women who are very funny, loving, fascinating and most of all, just like us.
Don’t miss this Caldwell production with its dream-girls cast through February
11. Performance Information: Evenings: Tuesdays through Saturdays at
8PM, with select Sunday performances at 7PM. Matinees: Wednesdays,
Sundays and select Saturdays at 2PM. Student Rush tickets: $10,
available one-half hour prior to curtain with a valid, fulltime student ID and
class schedule. Box Office: 877-245-7432 or 561-241-7432. Group rates
are available. TICKETS: $36 and $42 |
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Featured Events |
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  On
Monday
January
15th
is
the
annual
Miss
Noche
Latina
Pageant
at
Voodoo
Lounge.
The
show
will
star
Maite
West
(Current
reigning
Miss
Noche
Latina
2006),
Champagne
Bordeaux
(05,
and
Miss
Florida
05/06),
Vegas
Dion
(04),
Charisse
(Miss
Noche
Latina
Elite
2006),
Jose
Navarro
(Mr.
Noche
Latina
2006),
Lewis
Nicholson
(05),
Jose
Vega
(04),
Sasha
Sommers
(Miss
Florida
at
Large
2005/6),
Jasmine
Skiis
(03),
Viva
Mirage,
and
special
guest
Marytrini
(Miss
Noche
Latina
Emeritus)..
Categories
include
Presentation
(Cartoon
Characters),
Evening
Gown,
Talent
and
On
Stage
Interview.
Doors
open
at
9pm,
with
the
pageant
starting
promptly
at
10pm.
Admission
is
$15
and
$10
for
Voodoo
members
and
$25
for
VIP
Seating.
They
would
like
to
thank
their
sponsors
Hotspots
Magazine,
Azucar,
Elements,
Michael
Murphy,
Hotflyers.com,
Fierte
Cosmetics,
Heaven
Sent
Balloons,
Sharde’
Originals,
New
Concept
Productions,
Voodoo
Lounge
and
jumponmarkslist.com.
For
further
information
call
Scott
at
954-478-4587.
 There are a number of Gay bars in the running for
Best Gay Bar
in
South
Florida
on
AOL
City
Guide's
City's
Best
2007
 Awards
and
we
hope
that
you
will
take
a
minute
and
use
the
following
link
to
vote
and
support
Mark's
List
advertisers
like
Boardwalk
and
Score.
The
owners
of
these
businesses
and
many more
keep
Mark's
List
free
for
you!
The voting ends Friday 1/12/07.
http://cityguide.aol.com/southflorida/bestgaybars |
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Other Upcoming Events |
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 The Naked Grape’s first wine tasting of 2007 is Wednesday, January 10th at
7:00p.m. This time they are teaming up with the
City of
Wilton Manors
for a free wine tasting and classical guitarist performance by
Jack Sanders outside in Hagen Park (2020 Wilton
Drive) directly across the street from Naked Grape. Enjoy a
selection of fine cheeses while listening to this acclaimed
guitarist from Los Angeles in a candlelit outdoor cafe under the
stars. They will be serving a great selection of wines from
Chile
and Argentina. Please also join them after the concert at Naked
Grape Wine Bar for more wine and food and enjoy $1 off all wine
and beer by the glass from 8pm to close. No tickets or
reservations are necessary for this event. Parking is still FREE
in the lot across the street!
On
Friday January 12th Noche Latina Fridays
at Elements presents the final appearance of Maite
West as Miss Noche Latina 2006, and Charisse
as Miss Noche Latina Elite with an all star show starring
Maite, Charise and House Divas Champagne Bordeaux, & Alyssa
Kartiar
 Evolution Fridays
at Score presents direct from California DJ Kimberly
on Friday January 12, and in the Crème Lounge they
feature Latin Explosion with DJ Ruben with shows by Poizon Ivy and hosted by
Milancita. Then on Saturday Jan 13th they present
Juicy there
monthly Saturday party starring DJs T-Promix & Sunny Hobson.
 Jackhammer Then on Saturday Jan 13th they present
Juicy there
monthly Saturday party starring DJs T-Promix & Sunny Hobson.
 The
Coliseum presents “Risque……An Evening of Seduction and
Eroticism” this Saturday Jan 13th
starring the music of Star 69 DJ/Producer Peter Rauhofer
as well Burlesque shows by Erika Norell and TP Lords.
Admission is only $15 before 11pm ad $20 thereafter.
 On
Saturday Jan 13th, Twilo features
DJ Tony Moran.
Starting
Sunday January 14th China White
presents “Lips” which is a party for women who want
women. They will feature Drag King Shows with Troy Boy, a
Stripper Pole contest, DJ Kimmie, Free BBQ 4-7, Open Bar
4-6pm, and No Cover.
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women. They will feature Drag King Shows with Troy Boy, a
Stripper Pole contest, DJ Kimmie, Free BBQ 4-7, Open Bar
4-6pm, and No Cover.
On
Sunday Jan 14th Gary Santis’ Babylon T
at Voodoo presents the 3rd annual “Winters
Ball” featuring DJ Dave Dimitri spinning from 4-9pm
and DJ Tracy Young spinning from 9pm till 4am, as well as
DJ Miik spinning on the patio from 4pm till11pm and
DJ
Jarel spinning in the Noche Latina Room from 5pm till
11pm. Don’t forget the shows by Vegas Dion at 7:30 and at
8:30 she hosts the Best Butt Contest. In addition Life’s
A Drag features a special show at midnight. Doors open at 4pm
with free drinks from 4-6pm.
Actors’ Playhouse in Conjunction with CoralGaybles.com
presents a special theater event on January 18th.
This event includes a private pre-show social from
6:30 to 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00 and include admission to the musical “I
Love You Because” plus a complimentary drink voucher and
free hors d’oeuvres. All reservations must be made and paid in
full prior to show date through group sales only. The special
$20.00 price will not be available at the box office. Please
redeem drink vouchers before
7:30 P.M.
when the house opens to the general public. Call 305 444 9293
ext 613 or email groups@actorsplayhouse.org.
Razzle, Dazzle, Dance and Disco
is the theme for the Spirit of Hope Awards – Dinner with
the Docs, a fundraising event to be held at the Signature
Grand on Thursday, February 8, with cocktails and
Chinese Auction at 6:30 pm. The evening will follow with the
award ceremony, honoring five individuals for their dedication
to the HIV community. What a great Valentine’s gift this would
make! Go out to enjoy dinner, exciting cabaret, party and dance
– to benefit Broward House, a major non profit
organization providing a number of services to individuals
living with and at risk for HIV. Tickets are $150 per person.
For more information, call Maxine Lemarr at (954)
522-4749 ext. 1221 or go to their website
www.browardhouse.org
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Stars of the
Rainbow Set to Make A Splash |
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 The Gay and
Lesbian
Community Center (GLCC) will honor its “Stars of the Rainbow”
this year aboard the Grand Floridian Yacht on Sunday,
January 21. The four-deck luxury yacht will host more than
400 friends and supporters of the GLCC’s biggest fundraiser of
the year. “The theme for the event is SPLASH! And will offer
not only an elegant venue, but great entertainment, open bar and
superb cuisine,” said Paul Hyman, GLCC Executive
Director. The Grand Floridian yacht will remain docked at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in
Fort Lauderdale, allowing individuals to come and go. There
will be a VERY VIP Reception and honoree
recognition at 4pm at the Hyatt Regency’s newly redesigned Pier
Top, which offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and
ocean on its revolving floor. The Gala and Silent Auction
will run from
5pm to
10pm on board the Grand Floridian! This year’s 2007 “Stars of
the Rainbow” Honorees – Rising Star: Commissioner Ken Keechl
recently elected as the first openly gay Broward County
Commissioner. A former president of the local Dolphin
Democrats, Ken is positioned to advocate for all
constituents in his district, regardless of sexual orientation
or gender identity. We welcome Ken’s full-time commitment to
his Commissioner role and we salute his support, as a
 GLCC
Founders-level member. The Alan Schubert Humanitarian Award:
Tuesday’s Angels an exemplary, volunteer staffed provider of
client assistance services for individuals with HIV. Providing
targeted grant funds for other not-for-profit service providers,
Tuesday’s Angels has maintained the highest client service
standards and philanthropic reputation. Honored Stars:
Bob & Hal Bernier-Peterson personify down-to-earth
generosity. As GLCC Founders-level members, Hal & Bob are always
present to lend a hand volunteering countless hours. As
supporters of a number of community based organizations,
including Lambda Legal and Human Rights Campaign,
Bob & Hal surround themselves with strong friendships and
genuine caring. LeAnna Bradley is a tireless contributor
at the Sunshine Cathedral and is a founding member of AVER (American Veterans for Equal Rights). LeAnna has
achieved notable success with the Transgender Day of
Remembrance. Her cheerful smile accompanies her
determination to increase visibility and understanding of
transgender issues in our community. Alison Burgos has
developed a widespread reputation for her successful record of
generating resources for the Aqua Girl Foundation,
previously known as the Women’s Community Fund. She
integrates business savvy with community awareness as a women’s
advocate and as an effective innovator on behalf of the entire
LGBT community. BPG (Business & Professional Group) has a
long history as a networking organization for local, LGBT
business owners and professionals. Its weekly breakfast
meetings provide opportunities for awareness of LGBT businesses,
supporting a vibrant local business climate and cohesive social
connections. Sonia Mitchell’s community mindedness stems
partially from her long term Pride
South Florida Board participation.
Sonia created and operated a Summer Day Camp for disadvantaged
youth and consistently displays a smiling face and willing
attitude, even when the going gets rough. Recently Sonia
spearheaded the start of Diverse Minority Pride, an
organization dedicated to offering everyone the opportunity to
be proud of who they are. The residents of Fort Lauderdale
welcomed participants to the
Series2006FTL – Softball World Series
August 14th to 19th, 2006. The North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance organized the event
and is dedicated to the promotion of
amateur athletics for all persons regardless of age, race,
creed, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation,
with special emphasis on participation of members of the gay
community. All proceeds were donated to local charities.
Entertainment: The evening will feature VIP red carpet
entertainment. Gala entertainment will include cabaret duo
Rick Leonard and Carla Bordonada on one level and dance diva
Jennifer C on another. Silent Auction: Silent
Auction displays will feature fabulous items such as two tickets
to the Latin Grammy Awards (in Los Angeles), one-week
stay in a luxurious, private 4 bedroom home in St. Thomas, two 3
day cruises from Royal Caribbean, 2 night stays at the Marriott Harbor Beach and
The Grand, Spa Packages
from a Spa for Well Being, Laser Treatment from Silk Laser
Aesthetics Centre, 4 tickets to see Bernadette Peters
and more. Menu: Chef’s Table will provide butler passed
delights as well as food stations. Although the event does not
feature a formal sit down dinner there are plenty of comfortable
areas to enjoy the food. Hor d’oeurves include: Mango Chicken
Salad in a Waffle Cone, Sesame Tuna with Wasabi Aioli Drizzle,
Coconut Chicken Bites with Pineapple Chutney, Crab Cakes with
Papaya Mustard, Skirt Steak and Portabella Mushroom, Lamb Kabobs
with Tahini Honey Sauce, Antipasto and Imported Cheese,
Marinated Artichokes and Peppers, Gourmet Olives, Artichoke and
Spinach Dip with Chips, Chef’s Table Signature Terrine. Dinner
Buffet Stations include: Green Salad with Poached Pears, Cheese
and Candied Pecans, Marinated Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted
Chicken with Artichoke, Pinenuts in a Buerre Blanc Sauce,
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa, Prime Rib with Au Jus and
Horsy Sauce (carved tableside). There will be a Mashed Potato
Bar featuring: Idaho Mash with Chives, Purple Mash with Creamed
Butter, Sweet Mash with Maple Syrup, sides of portabella
mushrooms, white mushrooms, caramelized sweet red and yellow
onions, shredded American and feta cheese. Dessert Stations
include: Chocolate Fountain with all the trimmings,
butler-passed chocolate covered cheesecake lollipops and white
and dark mousse cups. Sponsors: Sponsorship opportunities
are still available. Donate an item for the silent auction,
cover a portion of the expenses of the event or be a corporate
sponsor and receive recognition at the event and a tax
deduction. Sponsors include: Fastcopy, Windows Media
Express/411, Buzz, Independent Gay News, JumpOnMarksList.com,
Naked Concierge, Premier Beverage, Crown Wine & Spirits, Hyatt
Regency Pier 66, Chef’s Table, Tarragon Corp., Banyan Realty
Group, Chase Home Mortgage, Broward Sheriff’s Office, SAGE,
Selzer & Weiss Attorneys at Law, Nova Southeastern University,
The Corradino Group, John Milledge, PA, Becker & Poliakoff, PA,
Angelworks Wellness Consultants, SunTrust, GFC Crane
Consultants, The Law Office of Arthur B. Smith, Tarpon River
Title, The Schubert Resort, George Kling. Information and
Tickets: Please contact Robert Boo, Development
Director (rboo@glccsf.org;
954-463-9005 x233) for information about partnering with the
GLCC. For ticket information please contact Nicole Martin,
Operations Manager (nicole@glccsf.org;
954-463-9005 x227) If you would like to contribute an item to
the silent auction or gift bags (Qty: 500) please contact
Nicole. |
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