The 3^rd annual Mr. Noche Latina Contest (an official preliminary to Mr. Florida Continental) took place on Monday June 26 at Voodoo Lounge. The event starred Lewis Nicholson (Current reigning Mr. Noche Latina) Jose Vega (Mr. Noche Latina 2004), Maite West (Miss Noche Latina 2006), Charisse (Miss Noche Latina Elite 2006), Champagne Bordeaux (Miss Noche Latina 2005), Vegas Dion (Miss Noche Latina 2004), Amanda West, Barbara Brice and Alyssa Kartiar.

This year's Mr. Noche Latina contest was sponsored by Doug Lowerre, Hotflyers.com, Coors Light, Mark's List (us), Argenti Jewels, Just Circuit.com, Ketel One Vodka, Windamar Beach Resort, Azucar, Better Bodies Gym, O’Zone, Milancita.com, Latino Boys Magazine, Michael Murphy Photography, Bottoms & Tops, and Heaven Sent Balloons. The attendance was great and the contestants were even greater. There were 7 very qualified contestants, but in the end the 1^st runner up was Edwardo Nunez and the winner was Jose Navarro (who by the way is VERY hot……take a look at the pic).

I am sure Jose will be a great winner and a great representative for the Latin community!!

Also on Monday June 26^th, AJ Cross (one of the managers of Cupids) was celebrating his 40^th birthday at Cupids Cabaret in West Palm Beach. I heard the event was well attended and everyone had a fabulous time!! Pictured is AJ with Cupids owner Brandy and Marks List own Misty Eyez.

Last Sunday Jackhammer celebrated their 4^th Anniversary of T Dance and as usual the club was packed!!! Congrats to Chris and Russell for 4 great years, and here’s hoping there are many more to come!!

The rest of July 4^th weekend wrap up in next weeks column…..

SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and Gay Games VII announced today that SIRIUS OutQ, the nation's first and only 24/7 radio channel for the GLBT community, will be the exclusive national radio broadcast partner for Gay Games VII, an international sports and cultural festival being held in Chicago from July 15-22 .  SIRIUS OutQ, channel 106, will broadcast coverage of the events of the entire week including live coverage of the Opening Ceremony from Soldier Field and the Closing Ceremony from Wrigley Field, and interviews, profiles and fascinating stories of many of the athletes, directors and performers. In addition, SIRIUS OutQ hosts will offer color commentary and behind-the-scene facts about the Gay Games. In its 25 year history, the Gay Games has become one of the most anticipated events in GLBT communities worldwide. Chicago will host more than 12,000 athletes from 70 countries and an anticipated 100,000 spectators and fans for the seventh quadrennial Gay Games, held in North America for the first time in over a decade. "The Gay Games returns to North America on the first and only full-time 24/7 gay radio network - SIRIUS OutQ. We are so proud to be chosen by the Gay Games to broadcast constant coverage for people in their cars and homes all over North America," said Jeremy Coleman, SIRIUS Vice President of Talk and Entertainment Programming. "Gay Games athletes also have inspirational stories to tell - and their emotional stories of achievement and pride will be the hallmarks of our coverage." "SIRIUS will bring Gay Games VII a presence no other Gay Games has had in its 25 year history," said Tracy Baim, Board Co-Vice Chair, Gay Games VII. "By providing the most comprehensive coverage the Gay Games has ever had, SIRIUS OutQ will capture and broadcast the true spirit of the Gay Games like never before. SIRIUS OutQ and Gay Games VII both share high ideals for our community - and this partnership will truly deliver the heart and spirit of what the Games intend to accomplish."  

During the week of August 14-19, over 3,000 athletes and fans from 35 cities across North America will converge right here in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for Series 2006, the 30th annual Gay Softball World Series, hosted by the South Florida Amateur Athletic Association. This annual weeklong tournament will crown the champions in the eight divisions of softball competition organized by the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA). The Westin Fort Lauderdale is the official host hotel of Series 2006 with the Sheraton Suites Hotel - Cypress Creek, the Embassy Suites on SE 17th, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in nearby Hollywood, Florida serving as additional host hotels.  The NAGAAA Summer Meeting, the “official business” of gay softball, will take place at the Westin on Saturday & Sunday, August 12-13.  Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for Monday, August 14 at War Memorial Auditorium followed by a complete slate of skills contests and an “Old Timers’ Game”.  The championship tournament kicks off on Tuesday, August 15 and continues throughout the week at three local softball complexes. The Fort Lauderdale Host Committee has put together a complete social calendar to showcase the host city including parties at the Series 2006 sponsor bars.  Also, the Annual Open Division Talent Show and Celebrity Item Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16^th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino starting at 8pm with Jim “Bubba D. Licious” Marks hosting, and with special guest stars from The Baton Show Lounge in Chicago as well as Mr. Continental.  Softball players will display their “off-the-field” talents while autographed celebrity items are auctioned off between the acts!  This annual hallmark is always a fun event that benefits local GLBT and HIV/AIDS grassroots organizations. Finally, Mills Pond Park will host “Championship Saturday” followed by Closing Ceremonies at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. American Airlines and Avis Car Rental are the official travel sponsors of Series 2006.  Many other corporate and individual sponsors have also pitched in to make Series 2006 possible so please remember to patronize them before, during and after the event.  Complete information about Series 2006 is available at www.Series2006.org. For information about the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance, please visit our website at www.NAGAAAsoftball.org, email us at Publicity@nagaaasoftball.org.

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Holidays (CC = Center Closed; SO = Staff Off)

Martin Luther King Day (January 16th) CC/SO

Memorial Day (May 29th) CC/SO

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