PASSAGES
Boy Ron, who has been a valuable part of our community, died this week.
RECENT ARTICLES
Review of San Diego Pride 2012. If anybody has any other pictures of the Leather Contingent that aren't in my article, I would love to know about it.
Pride 2012 Military Turnout - One of our members is a senior officer in the Marines, and he tells his story with pictures.
EVENT UPDATES
The August 15th Men's Discussion is CANCELED, in honor of the Kink Crusaders Movie Night (organized in our honor), which will feature a GEAR CONTEST, and a talk by the movie's director. Let's JAM the theater!
This weekend features the Up Your Alley (formerly "Dore Alley") Street Fair, and if you're going, I advise stopping by Stompers Boots for their all-day Boot Party behind the store. It's a wonderful place to be! Here are some up-to-date tips for attendees.
There is a new, major event on August 18th: FLOG FEST in Long Beach. For the first time ever, legendary Flogging Tops from all over Southern California are gathered under one roof to demonstrate, teach and THRILL. A new annual event. I'm tracking down lodging for San Diegans who want to attend.
The 6th annual Kinky Swap Meet is in one week on Friday, so get ready for some cost-effective gear-swapping! Dizzy picked up a great harness for $15 last year.
The folks with Palm Springs Leather Pride (second week in November every year) are starting to pump out the publicity.
CIGARS AND BOOTS
Aaron Duke will be hosting the Cigars and Boots event on a monthly basis soon. Please stay tuned for more details. We are looking to change the location and time, so all you HOT ASH MEN come out and have a drink and a smoke with our new host, Aaron.
AIDS WALK & RUN SAN DIEGO 2012
Aaron Duke will be putting together a team for the AIDS Walk & Run 2012. In order to provide an inclusive environment for our diverse community, we will be participating in the walk. The walk is scheduled for Sunday, September 30, 2012. Registration begins at 6 AM, Opening Ceremonies at 7 AM, and the Walk at 8:15 AM. The actual walk takes one and half to two hours to complete and is 3.1 miles.
“Through a unique funding partnership with the San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative, AIDS Walk & Run San Diego is able to increase the impact of dollars raised at the event. Since 1989, AIDS Walk San Diego has raised more than $7.5 million. In partnership with the San Diego Finding Collaborative, last year over $500,000 was distributed to 10 outstanding community-based HIV/AIDS service organizations in the San Diego Region.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat. Jul 28, 10pm: Underwear Party and Contest at the Eagle. Fourth Sat. of each month. Everyone is invited to strip down to those boxers, briefs or "street" legal jocks and join in the fun, you do not have to enter the contest. Although our 1st prize is $100 Cash and 2nd prize is a $25 bar tab., Clothes check opens at 10pm and the contest will be held at midnight. Your evening will be hosted by Mr. San Diego Eagle 2012, Eli
Sunday, July 29: Up Your Alley Street Fair in San Francisco.
Fri, Aug 3, 7-9PM; The 6th annual Kinky Swap Meet. Get ready for some cost-effective gear-swapping! Dizzy picked up a great harness for $15 last year.
Sat. Aug 4, 9PM-2AM; BearNight Dance at Numbers. $5 before 10PM. First Sat. of each month. Lots of leathermen attend this event, and it comes highly recommended… Here are some reviews
Thu. Aug 9, 7PM: PLANNING THE FUTURE meeting. USUALLY on the the Second Wed. of each month, but changed for this one month only.
Thu. Aug 9, 9pm-1am; Red Hankie Social Night at the Eagle. Second Thu. of each month
Sat. Aug 11, 9PM onward: UNIFORM NIGHT at the Eagle. Wear Military Gear or Civil Uniform Gear. Second Sat. of each month.
Thu. Aug 16, 9-PM-Midnight: Yellow Hankie Social Night at the Eagle. First and Third Thu. of each month.
Fri. Aug 17, 8:30PM-1AM: FRIDAY NIGHT BEAT AND GREET, downtown, hosted by Bryan Teague - American Leatherboy 2010, tiger - Ms San Diego Leather 2010, caryl - San Diego's premier Sea Monkey Trainer, and Mike Underwood - San Diego's very own Curmudgeonly teddy bear. Third Fri. of each month. This is a GREAT educational event if you want some hands-on training in a safe environment.
Sat. Aug 18, 9:30PM-2AM: LL Bear Dance Party @ Rich's San Diego. Third Saturday of each month. Lots of leathermen attend this event. Shirtless with a harness appears to be the dress code!
Aug. 25-26: ROMP Weekend Run, including the Mr. and Ms. San Diego Leather 2012 contests.
Fri. Aug. 31, 8:30PM-1AM: MEN-ONLY Fri. NIGHT BEAT AND GREET, downtown, hosted by Bryan Teague - American Leatherboy and Mike Underwood - San Diego's very own Curmudgeonly teddy bear. The Men-Only version is on the FIFTH Fri. of each month, such as Nov 30 of 2012, and Mar 29, May 31, Aug 30 and Nov 29 of 2013. There will be hands-on training for folks who want to learn from experts in a very safe environment. I will be there, teaching flogging as usual.
Fri, Sep 7, 7-9PM; SDLOG educational event. First Friday of each month. at the Joyce Beers Community Center, by the Aladdin restaurant near Ralph's supermarket on University.
Wed. Sep 19, 7-9PM: MEN'S DISCUSSIONS. Moderated by California LeatherSir 2012 Sam. This has turned out to be ideal for building friendships by getting to know men outside of the bar/cruising scene. First and third Wednesday of each month.
November 8-11: Palm Springs Leather Pride
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