Rainbow Center 2009-2010 Resource Guide New

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Rainbow Center 2008-2009 Resource Guide

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The Rainbow Center provides a variety of services to the public.

We are open for walk-ins at the following times :
1:00pm - 5:00pm	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
1:00pm - 6:00pm	Tuesday
1:00pm - 4:00pm	Saturdays

During these times, patrons can peruse our constantly growing library of materials available for checkout; play a game of pool, watch a movie, get referrals to local services or just come in for a talk with our staff and volunteers.

The Rainbow Center provides advocacy through representation in community groups including the Pierce County Cross Cultural Collaborative, the local HIV/AIDS Planning Group,  CenterLink, and the Non-Profit Center. 

The Rainbow Center staff and volunteers actively seek collaboration with other organizations in the South Puget Sound so that the issues our community members face are represented in local decision-making. 

The Rainbow Center publishes a quarterly newsletter and a bi-monthly e-alert with information about upcoming events and late-breaking news in order to provide consistent communication to those who care about the LGBT community.

The Rainbow Center publishes an annual Resource Guide that lists LGBT friendly resources and services in the South Puget Sound area.

The Rainbow Center proudly hosts other like-minded organizations for business meetings and special events.  If you have a group that would be interested in the use of the Rainbow Center, contact the office!  To learn more about the groups we work with, see our partnerships page. 

The Rainbow Center often serves as the initial support for newly out LGBT community members.  We provide a friendly ear to those beginning their coming out journey.  We provide information, referrals and resources to those expressing a need.

Programs & Services:
The Rainbow Center offers a variety of services to special interest groups and the general public:

All Ages Karaoke – on the 3rd Wednesdays of each month beginning at 6:00pm.  Rick B with Good Time Entertainment , a local KJ, joins the Rainbow Center for family friendly fun and song.

Board Games and Pool!  Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Rainbow Center has board games and a pool table open for use, free-of-charge to our community.

Casual Spanish Class – on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm. Contact Andre at andrec@rainbowcntr.org for more info.

Free HIV & STD Testing – on the 1st Friday of the month after the movie. For info please call 253-353-2318 or info@rainbowcntr.org

Library – The Rainbow Center maintains a library of materials of interest to the LGBT community.  All materials are available for check out. 

Movie Nights:  The Rainbow Center maintains a master license for public showings of films.  We always have a movie night on the first Friday of the month at 7pm but we’re open to hosting more as our community requests.

Public Computer Access – The Rainbow Center maintains a computer for use by our community free-of-charge. 

Queer Collective – on the 2nd Saturday of the motnh at 10am. Queer Collectiveis a forum exclusively for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queers. Contact queercollective@aol.com for more information.

QPOC (Queer People of Color) – open to LGBT people of color who are interested in exploring the effects of societal oppression including homophobia and racism.  Contact Lorenzo at QPOC@rainbowcntr.org for more information.

Recovering Couples Anonymous- Sundays, call David at 253-310-7365 for info.

Significant Others of Transmen -(SOT-Men) On the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. A social and support group for the significant others of trasmen.

Spanish Speakers Group:  Hosted by Andre Cuesta, the Rainbow Center is happy to facilitate a casual Spanish class!  No experience needed.  This is a relaxed and fun atmosphere for those interested in learning and using the Spanish language. 

Speaking Engagements -  In collaboration with representatives from other organizations, the Rainbow Center can provide speakers on a variety of topics of importance to or about the LGBT community.

Transgender Book Club  - open to all transgender people who have a passion for reading!  Contact BookClubs@rainbowcntr.org  for more information.

Tacoma T-men Discussion Group – a casual discussion group of transmen.  Open to those who identify as such.  Contact Transmen@rainbowcntr.org for more information

The Rainbow Group of AA- Every Sunday & Monday 9pm to 10 pm. AA Meetings are open to anyone who has a desire to stop drinking.

Workshops – the Rainbow Center facilitates educational opportunities to our community through collaboration with professionals from a variety of fields.