Calendar
Keep up to date with our activities with our AGLA Calendar. If you would like to add an event to our calendar please email: info@agla.org
Events in May 2019
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First Friday Social
First Friday Social
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May 3, 2019**This is a free event open to all.**
Enjoy a fun social!
Bring your friends and meet new people from all over the world. No cover. Please join us as at this exciting venue.
If you haven’t joined us in a while, then come on out and make some new friends. Mingle with fabulous LGBTQ folk and allies. TJ Flavell will be there to greet you.
We will meet in Pinzimini Lounge at the Westin Arlington Gateway. The Lounge can be found directly across the lobby. For this event, casual business attire is encouraged. Enjoy the cash bar drinks. See the delicious happy hour menu here: http://www.pinzimini.com/menus
You are welcome regardless of where you live. If you are taking the Metro, get off on the Ballston stop which is two blocks from the Westin Hotel. The South Elevator exit is best. If you are driving, street parking is free after 6 p.m. and paid parking is available at the Hotel and nearby Ballston Mall ($1 parking for up to 3 hours. Or park for free on the street). If you use Valet Parking at the Hotel and purchase a drink at Pinzimini, have the manager sign off on your valet card for complimentary parking.
This social is hosted by NOVA Gay and Lesbian Professionals (http://www.meetup.com/novaglp/). A variety of LGBTQ professionals and allies from all over the DC area will be attending.
In addition, as ongoing community service, if you can, please bring along a canned good for Arlington Food Assistance Center (http://www.afac.org/). This event will serve as a convenient collection point.
See you there!!
For more exciting events like this, stay tuned to Go Gay DC at http://www.gogaydc.org
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AGLA Scholarship Reception
AGLA Scholarship Reception
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May 5, 2019Special Message from the President:
We do hope you can join us for the Tiffany Joslyn Scholarship Reception on May 6th.
Each year AGLA awards one outstanding high school senior with a $2,500 scholarship. Recipients are members of their school’s Gay Straight Alliance or whose accomplishments demonstrate significant support for school system policies of diversity, fairness, and safety, as demonstrated in an essay.
AGLA founded the scholarship in 2001 during its 20th anniversary year. By providing some of the resources necessary to attend college, AGLA has helped numerous students with a demonstrated commitment to equality. To ensure that AGLA is able to continue our commitment of providing scholarships for worthy seniors, AGLA will hold a reception on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. at the home of Mr Jeffrey Liteman 1 South Lexington Street, Arlington, VA, 22204, near Route 50 and Carlin Springs. Many community leaders will be attending.
If you are interested in being on the host committee for the reception we would love to have you join us in this most worthy cause. Serving on the host committee is a generous way to help out without having to do any volunteering at the event. All host committee contributors will be recognized for their generosity. Donations can be made online at www.agla.org/donate or by mail to AGLA, P.O. Box 100324, Arlington, VA 22210. Please write on the check or in the online form comments box that it is specifically for the AGLA Scholarship Fund. Donations are tax-deductible.Host Committee Levels
Vocational $50 Bachelor’s $150 Doctorate $500
Associate’s $100 Master’s $250 Honorary $1000Host Committee Perks: Each host committee member receives 2 tickets at the sign in table.
General Admission Tickets: $25 at the door. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served.The AGLA Scholarship is one of the demonstrable elements of AGLA’s commitment to our community and an opportunity to lend our support to the youth. AGLA has a strong track record of being committed to advancing safe schools policies and ensuring that we have safe schools for ALL our children.
Sincerely,
Bruce W Hightower
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Book Club Meeting” Maurice” by Forster
Book Club Meeting” Maurice” by Forster
May 16, 2019AGLA’s new Book Club meets @ Crystal Thai Restaurant at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15. Simply ask the manager for the AGLA Book Club table.
Discussion of “Maurice” by Forster
https://www.amazon.com/Maurice-Novel-M-Forster/dp/0393310329
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Everyone welcome. Please RSVP in advance by emailing info@agla.org . If you wish to optionally dine (on separate checks of course), the menu is a thttp://crystalthai.com/carry-out-menu/#mix
AGLA is a strong beacon for equality. It is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) people and straight allies. It provides fun social activities, builds relationships with elected officials, and works with civic groups on community service. For more information, visit http://new.agla.org/
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AGLA Brunch
AGLA Brunch
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May 18, 2019Once again we will gather monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Freddie has graciously reserved one side of the patio for us. Brunch takes place from 11am to 1pm. When you arrive, simply ask to be directed to the AGLA delegation. AGLA Board members will be glad to introduce you to others. No reservation required. Just arrive when you can.
Freddie’s Saturday brunch is quite the deal and very delicious. All you can eat breakfast buffet, including made to order omelettes and Belgian waffles, with coffee, soda or juice for only $9.99. Not a breakfast food person, you can always order off the regular menu.
All are welcome to join us regardless of where your reside or whether or not you are an AGLA member. Bring a friend, enjoy the great food and drink, meet new people, and catch up with old friends you have not seen in a while.
In addition, as ongoing community service, if you can, please bring along travel-sized unused soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc. for A-SPAN (www.a-span.org), which provides life-sustaining services for street homeless. Or clean out your cupboard of unused nonperishable food items for AFAC, the community leader in providing and promoting dignified access to nutritious food for those in need. (http://www.afac.org/) . This event will serve as a convenient collection point.
Crystal City Metro is the closest Metro stop. When you arrive and exit the fare card reader, go up the first escalator and enter the glass doors on your left. Walk through the underground shops to 23rd St, turn right and cross Eads and walk about a block up. Freddie’s is on the right. Map. http://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/map_directions.htm
AGLA is a strong beacon for equality. It’s an inclusive nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) people and straight allies. It provides fun social activities, builds relationships with elected officials, and works with civic groups on community service. For more information, visit http://new.agla.org/
Press join and feel free to invite all your friends!
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AGLA Afternoon Coffee Jolt
AGLA Afternoon Coffee Jolt
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May 25, 2019Rappahannock, 2406 Columbia Pike, (South) Arlington
Come join fellow AGLA members and others for an hour of hot beverages and pleasant conversation. Host Eric will be wearing purple and gold Mardi Gras beads for easy identification.
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AGLA Board Meeting
AGLA Board Meeting
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May 27, 2019Are you interested in being active in the local community? Sit in on the next AGLA Board meeting and meet the leadership team. We will meet on the patio and enjoy the dinner special. This is a great way to learn more about the organization and to be part of this grassroots organization. You can be an AGLA member regardless of where you reside.
AGLA is a strong beacon for equality. It is an inclusive nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) people and straight allies. It provides fun social activities, builds relationships with elected officials, and works with civic groups on community service. For more information, visit http://new.agla.org/volunteer/
