As always, check the FMSD monthly calendar-at-a-glance, which contains news about ALL known upcoming events. I just added a few major events below - Don't forget to look and make plans!
Regarding the Meningitis Vaccines:
From: Gary
Papa Tony - I am getting my shot tomorrow, make the group aware that most doctors have the vaccine on back order so they should call to be put on the waiting list.
From: Terry
Glad you are sounding the alert. It is triggering hyper-vigilence in all of us who survived the 80's.
Given the NY outbreak and the timing of the Black Party in NY and the White Party in PS, there is good reason for gay men to be well informed.
Keep the pressure on for free vaccine clinics from County Public Health. Also, private insurance covers the vaccine cost for all Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant plans and can be obtained at pharmacies with vaccine clinics (eg. CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens etc).
From: Papa Tony
I'm still following through and talking to various people. As soon as I know more, I will pass it along.
Los Angeles is offering free vaccinations.
Further info. I'm getting pissed-off at the the automatic, knee-jerk nay-sayers who love to rub poop on health alerts. Personally,
I've attended too many "Die-Ins" 25 years ago to believe people, just because they happen to wear white lab-coats. Our community has not been at the top of too many priority lists in the past.
Updates:
• We will NOT be meeting at the usual place for the Men's discussions on Wednesday, April 24. Instead, we will be taking a "Field Trip" to the
Beer, BBQ, Butts, and Boobs benefit at Numbers, starting at 7PM.
• There will be a group of us ride-sharing together to the
Kickoff Event for our brother club FetishMenLosAngeles on Saturday, April 27th, and then we will be coming RIGHT BACK in time for the
big benefit on Sunday, April 28th. Email me at papatony @ mac.com if you want to be part of the crew.
Recent Articles:
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Book Recommendations. I quote from these books during the Men's Discussions all of the time. Here are the cheap places to get them!
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, April 24, 6PM-9:30PM: Beer, BBQ, Butts, and Boobs - Fundraiser Benefiting The Leather Realm Area At The San Diego Pride Festival.
Thursday, April 25. In conjunction with
Dining out for Life, we'll do another
gear invasion. AIDS/HIV charities get a percentage of the food and beverages we purchase. The current consensus seems to be going to
Wang's North Park, as some people want to go to the Eagle afterwards. Street legal gear (what ever your fetish) is welcome.
Sunday, April 28th, 1PM: Annual IML Send-OFF BBQ Party at the Pink Palace - THE social event of the season!
Saturday, May 4th, 8PM: Skintight/Frosted Benefit at
Pistons Barat
2020 E Artesia Blvd in Long Beach.
Friday, May 10, 10PM; FETISH FINDS @
Numbers Bar, at
3811 Park Blvd: Need gear, or looking for more? So many of us have gear that we "outgrew" or don't use anymore. Let's pass it down to those who can make more memories. Come out to our first annual Fetish Rummage Sale during Harness and stay for all the hot men. Giving Back: The proceeds will go to the Leather Foundation to support our leather community here in SD. Bring anything you're looking to donate and desire to pass down. If you desire to donate before the event feel free to contact MrEagleSD2012 @ gmail.com. See you there!
May 24-27:
International Mr. Leather 2013 Contest in Chicago. Let's all cheer for our own
Kane, who will be competing!
Thursday, May 23rd – Monday, May 27th: Nasty Kink Pigs Weekend in Palm Springs
Saturday, June 1, 10PM: Movie Night @
Birch North Park Theater at
2891 University Ave, featuring the new James Franco/Travis Mathews movie "
Interior: Leather Bar"
July 12-14: Wet'n Hot in Palm Springs, CA
Sunday, July 28, 11am to 6pm:
Up Your Alley Street Fair in San Francisco. There will be a group of San Diegans traveling together.
July 31-August 5:
Lazy Bear Weekend in Guerneville, California
Sunday, September 29, 11am to 6pm: Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco
November 7-10:
Palm Springs Leather Pride
January 17-20: Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2014