Softball seeks strikes
Supporters of the City of Brotherly Love Softball League can come together for a fundraising bowling match from 6-10 p. m. July 15 at St. Monica Lanes, 1601 W. Shunk St. in South Philadelphia.
Tickets are $25 to bowl or $10 for non-bowlers. All proceeds will benefit CBLSL.
Tickets will include four hours of bowling, shoes, drink specials and food.
Spaces are limited.
For more information, e-mail [email protected]. Center celebrates holiday, art
The William Way LGBT Community Center will host its annual Independence Day potluck July 13 at 1315 Spruce St. The event was moved this year to coincide with the annual QFest, the local LGBT film festival.
From 5:30-7 p.m., guests can enjoy a potluck meal while they peruse the movie offerings in the QFest guide and set off that evening to catch a film.
Then, on July 15, the center will welcome the community for the opening reception of its Juried Art Exhibition.
Competition winners Stephen Bundrick, Kathy McLean and Tom Rooney will be on hand to discuss their work from 6-8 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served. The reception is free.
For more information about either event, call 215-732-2220.
Reading to celebrate Pride
LGBTs and allies are invited to show their community pride at the annual Reading Pride July 17 in Centre Park.
The entertainment lineup will be led by headliner Martha Wash, and the event will also feature performances by a marching band, theater and dance groups, drag performers and winner of the first annual Miss Reading Pride Pageant, Precious Caliente.
Reading Pride will this year see its largest number of vendors, who will offer artisan crafts, Pride-themed merchandise, food and information on regional LGBT organizations.
The celebration will run from noon-5:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.readingpridecelebration.com.
— Jen Colletta
