Remembering Kameny
The local LGBT community will come together to pay tribute to late LGBT activist Frank Kameny Oct. 21.
A memorial will begin at approximately 12:20 p.m. at Sixth and Chestnut streets in front of the historical marker signifying the LGBT-rights demonstrations of the 1960s, which Kameny was influential in organizing.
Kameny died Oct. 11 at age 86, after five decades of LGBT activism that included the Annual Reminders held 1965-69 in front of Independence Hall.
Trans-youth work training
Service providers who may work with transgender youth are invited to “Helping and Supporting Transgender Youth: Basic Information & Skills” from 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Nov. 1 at 520 N. Columbus Blvd., Suite 7C.
Organized by the Behavioral Health Training and Education Network, the workshop will explore what it means to be transgender or transsexual and what role family members and service providers can play in the healthy development of trans youth.
For more information, email Stephen Paesani at [email protected] or call 215-923-2116 ext. 289.
Help Philly care
One of the city’s largest volunteer events, Philly Cares Day, will be held Oct. 22 at sites throughout the region.
More than 7,000 volunteers are expected to participate in the 18th annual event, contributing to landscaping, painting and maintenance projects at 75 area schools and 25 community spaces and recreation centers.
A kick-off event will be held at 8:30 a.m. at South Philadelphia High School with Mayor Nutter.
For more information or to register, visit www.philacares.com.
Go pink for breast health
BEBASHI will host its inaugural Pink Playground, an adult carnival to raise funds for its breast-health initiative, from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 3 at Waterview Lounge, 1020 N. Delaware Ave.
The event will feature jugglers, magicians and caricature artists, and traditional carnival fare such as cotton candy and popcorn, as well as a wine bar. Awards will be given to breast-cancer survivors and advocates like Elaine Grobman, CEO of the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Funds generated at Pink Playground will benefit BEBASHI’s “Our Bodies” program, which seeks to connect women of color with breast-cancer screening and services.
Tickets are $65 through Nov. 2 and $70 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at bebashi.ticketleap.com/pink-playground.
— Jen Colletta
