Leather Community at The Center tag:www.thedccenter.org,2009-10-30:/blog//1 2013-05-17T18:16:03Z Movable Type 4.32-en Scarlet's Bake Sale: February 10th tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.2922 2013-01-10T06:46:02Z 2013-01-10T07:25:07Z The Annual Scarlet's Foundation Bake Sale will take place Sunday February 10th at the DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave, NW. As always, there will be a judged competition prior to the auction of baked goods and winners will be chosen in five categories: Best Individual Entry, Best Commercial Entry, Best Club Entry, Most Creative Entry, & The Directors Award. Cakes drop off from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Judging from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The actual event takes place from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Facebook Event Page The DC Center scarlet1.jpgThe Annual Scarlet's Foundation Bake Sale will take place Sunday February 10th at the DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave, NW.

As always, there will be a judged competition prior to the auction of baked goods and winners will be chosen in five categories: Best Individual Entry, Best Commercial Entry, Best Club Entry, Most Creative Entry, & The Directors Award. Cakes drop off from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Judging from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The actual event takes place from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Facebook Event Page

]]> Barbara Lett Simmons Receives Neil Alexander Award tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2892 2012-12-18T22:36:10Z 2012-12-18T22:49:09Z The DC Commission on Human Rights, DC City Administrator Allen Y. Lew, and City Councilmembers celebrated the 35th anniversary of the DC Human Rights Act at the DC Commission on Human Rights Awards Gala Monday night. DC Center Board Member Alexandra Andrea Beninda serves as a member of the DC Commission on Human Rights. Barbara Lett Simmons was the recipient of the Cornelius R. "Neil" Alexander Humanitarian Award, named after our past Board Member Neil Alexander. Judge Alexander served on the DC Human Rights Commission and was an active member of the LGBT community, where he served on the Boards of Scarlet's Foundation, The DC Center, and International LeatherSIR/boy (as Regional Director for Mid-Atlantic). Ms. Simmons, who was unable to attend the ceremony for health reasons, was awarded the Cornelius R. "Neil" Alexander Humanitarian Award for her lifelong commitment to human rights. She was one of the first African American teachers to integrate the public school system in Montgomery County, MD, served on the DC Board of Education from 1973-1986, was a renowned advocate for education in DC after she left the Board, and was a Democratic National Committee Woman for more 20 years. She paid particular attention to the rights of the poor and people with disabilities. For more information, read the full announcement here The DC Center simmons.jpgThe DC Commission on Human Rights, DC City Administrator Allen Y. Lew, and City Councilmembers celebrated the 35th anniversary of the DC Human Rights Act at the DC Commission on Human Rights Awards Gala Monday night. DC Center Board Member Alexandra Andrea Beninda serves as a member of the DC Commission on Human Rights.

Barbara Lett Simmons was the recipient of the Cornelius R. "Neil" Alexander Humanitarian Award, named after our past Board Member Neil Alexander. Judge Alexander served on the DC Human Rights Commission and was an active member of the LGBT community, where he served on the Boards of Scarlet's Foundation, The DC Center, and International LeatherSIR/boy (as Regional Director for Mid-Atlantic).

Ms. Simmons, who was unable to attend the ceremony for health reasons, was awarded the Cornelius R. "Neil" Alexander Humanitarian Award for her lifelong commitment to human rights. She was one of the first African American teachers to integrate the public school system in Montgomery County, MD, served on the DC Board of Education from 1973-1986, was a renowned advocate for education in DC after she left the Board, and was a Democratic National Committee Woman for more 20 years. She paid particular attention to the rights of the poor and people with disabilities.

For more information, read the full announcement here

]]> Mid-Atlantic Leather Women's Roundtable Discussion tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2870 2012-12-03T18:55:29Z 2012-12-03T19:06:42Z What is Leather? What is a Leather Woman? What are the challenges facing Leather Women today? Come join Toni Solenne, Mid-Atlantic Leatherwoman 2012 for a roundtable discussion about these topics and more at The DC Center for the LGBT Community (1318 U ST NW) at 7PM on Thursday, December 6th. All women are welcome. To find out more about a similar event held by Toni Solenne in Seattle, check out this article from LEATHERATI.com. Sponsored by Hooker &The Boys and the Carter Johnson Leather Library Brant malwomen.jpgWhat is Leather?

What is a Leather Woman?

What are the challenges facing Leather Women today?

Come join Toni Solenne, Mid-Atlantic Leatherwoman 2012 for a roundtable discussion about these topics and more at The DC Center for the LGBT Community (1318 U ST NW) at 7PM on Thursday, December 6th.

All women are welcome.

To find out more about a similar event held by Toni Solenne in Seattle, check out this article from LEATHERATI.com.

Sponsored by Hooker &The Boys and the Carter Johnson Leather Library

]]> International Deaf Leather Meeting January 12th tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2863 2012-11-27T20:33:44Z 2012-12-03T18:50:58Z International Deaf Leather will meet at The DC Center (1318 U Street NW) during Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) Weekend. International Deaf Leather (IDL) is an organization for deaf leather community. IDL will hold their meeting Saturday January 14th at 11:00 AM at the DC Center. For more information check out internationaldeafleather.org. Brant deafleather112712.jpgInternational Deaf Leather will meet at The DC Center (1318 U Street NW) during Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) Weekend.

International Deaf Leather (IDL) is an organization for deaf leather community.

IDL will hold their meeting Saturday January 14th at 11:00 AM at the DC Center. For more information check out internationaldeafleather.org.

]]> Mid Atlantic Leather 2013 tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2808 2012-11-02T04:22:40Z 2012-11-02T04:34:14Z Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend takes place January 11th to 14th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The weekend celebration includes two evening dances, a Leather Exhibit Hall, and many other elements. MAL has been preserved by the men of the Centaur Motorcycle Club, and is sustained by the Washington community and a multitude of Leather/Levi clubs and supporters from all over the world. For more information, visit www.leatherweekend.com. For more information about the leather community in DC, visit the Leather Community Resource Page. The DC Center midatlanticleather.jpgMid-Atlantic Leather weekend takes place January 11th to 14th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

The weekend celebration includes two evening dances, a Leather Exhibit Hall, and many other elements. MAL has been preserved by the men of the Centaur Motorcycle Club, and is sustained by the Washington community and a multitude of Leather/Levi clubs and supporters from all over the world. For more information, visit www.leatherweekend.com. For more information about the leather community in DC, visit the Leather Community Resource Page.


]]> Scarlet's Bake Sale Sunday February 12th tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2191 2012-02-04T19:14:17Z 2012-02-04T22:23:33Z The Annual Scarlet's Foundation Bake Sale will take place Sunday February 12th at the DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave, NW. This year's event will raise money for Moveable Feast and Pets DC. As always, there will be a judged competition prior to the auction of baked goods and winners will be chosen in five categories: Best Individual Entry, Best Commercial Entry, Best Club Entry, Most Creative Entry, & The Directors Award. Cakes drop off from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Judging at 3:30 pm, Auction starts at 4:00 pm. Get connected to the Leather Community in DC. Visit our DC Leather Community Resource Page. You can also check out these links: * Center Leather on Facebook * Center Leather on Twitter The DC Center scarlet1.jpgThe Annual Scarlet's Foundation Bake Sale will take place Sunday February 12th at the DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave, NW. This year's event will raise money for Moveable Feast and Pets DC.

As always, there will be a judged competition prior to the auction of baked goods and winners will be chosen in five categories: Best Individual Entry, Best Commercial Entry, Best Club Entry, Most Creative Entry, & The Directors Award. Cakes drop off from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Judging at 3:30 pm, Auction starts at 4:00 pm.

Get connected to the Leather Community in DC. Visit our DC Leather Community Resource Page. You can also check out these links:

* Center Leather on Facebook

* Center Leather on Twitter

]]> Brother Help Thyself 34th Annual Grants Reception and Awards Ceremony tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2144 2012-01-24T00:27:34Z 2012-01-24T00:34:53Z Brother Help Thyself invites you to join them for the 34th Annual Grants Reception and Awards Ceremony. The Reception takes place on Saturday January 28th, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Remingtons, 639 Pennsylvania Avenue SE (1/2 block west of the Eastern Market Metro Station). Brother, Help Thyself is a community based organization that provides financial and other support to non-profit organizations serving the GLBTQ and HIV/AIDS community in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. metro area. During the past 30 years, they have raised over $2.1 million and distributed it to more than 130 groups in our community. The DC Center bht.jpgBrother Help Thyself invites you to join them for the 34th Annual Grants Reception and Awards Ceremony. The Reception takes place on Saturday January 28th, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Remingtons, 639 Pennsylvania Avenue SE (1/2 block west of the Eastern Market Metro Station).

Brother, Help Thyself is a community based organization that provides financial and other support to non-profit organizations serving the GLBTQ and HIV/AIDS community in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. metro area. During the past 30 years, they have raised over $2.1 million and distributed it to more than 130 groups in our community.

]]> International Deaf Leather Meeting January 14th tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.2087 2011-12-17T17:40:48Z 2011-12-17T21:06:27Z International Deaf Leather will meet at the DC Center during MAL Weekend. International Deaf Leather (IDL) is an organization for deaf leather community. IDL will hold their meeting Saturday January 14th at 11:00 AM at the DC Center, 1318 U Street NW. For more information: check out www.internationaldeafleather.org. The DC Center deafleather.jpgInternational Deaf Leather will meet at the DC Center during MAL Weekend.

International Deaf Leather (IDL) is an organization for deaf leather community.

IDL will hold their meeting Saturday January 14th at 11:00 AM at the DC Center, 1318 U Street NW. For more information: check out www.internationaldeafleather.org.

]]> DC Leather Pride Fundraiser with Mr. DC Leather tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.2069 2011-12-05T20:50:57Z 2011-12-05T21:39:07Z Join Mr. DC Leather in a fun evening to celebrate DC Leather Pride 2012 and enjoy some holiday company. Saturday December 17th from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM at the Green Lantern, 1335 Green Court, NW. Drinks:$1 Draft - $1 Jello Shooters (6 for 5$) - Raffle Tickets: $1 Each - $5 Boots to crotch - $5 Around the world. Sponsors:DaddyHunt. DCLeatherPRIDE's mission is to celebrate the rich leather history of the Metro DC region, to provide education of the leather lifestyle in a safe and healthy setting, and to create a welcoming environment into the leather community and leather clubs for those interested or new to leather and the leather lifestyle. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE. The DC Center dcleatherpride.pngJoin Mr. DC Leather in a fun evening to celebrate DC Leather Pride 2012 and enjoy some holiday company. Saturday December 17th from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM at the Green Lantern, 1335 Green Court, NW.

Drinks:$1 Draft - $1 Jello Shooters (6 for 5$) - Raffle Tickets: $1 Each - $5 Boots to crotch - $5 Around the world. Sponsors:DaddyHunt.

DCLeatherPRIDE's mission is to celebrate the rich leather history of the Metro DC region, to provide education of the leather lifestyle in a safe and healthy setting, and to create a welcoming environment into the leather community and leather clubs for those interested or new to leather and the leather lifestyle.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.


]]> Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend 2012 tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.2053 2011-11-29T05:25:48Z 2011-11-29T05:48:21Z Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend takes place January 13th to 16th, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The weekend celebration includes two evening dances, a Leather Exhibit Hall, and many other elements. MAL has been preserved by the men of the Centaur Motorcycle Club, and is sustained by the Washington community and a multitude of Leather/Levi clubs and supporters from all over the world. For more information, visit www.leatherweekend.com. For more information about the leather community in DC, find us on twitter at twitter.com/centerleather or click here to 'like' Center Leather on Facebook. The DC Center mal1.gifMid-Atlantic Leather weekend takes place January 13th to 16th, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

The weekend celebration includes two evening dances, a Leather Exhibit Hall, and many other elements. MAL has been preserved by the men of the Centaur Motorcycle Club, and is sustained by the Washington community and a multitude of Leather/Levi clubs and supporters from all over the world. For more information, visit www.leatherweekend.com.

For more information about the leather community in DC, find us on twitter at twitter.com/centerleather or click here to 'like' Center Leather on Facebook.

]]> Distinguished Local Panel of Judges Lined Up for Mr. & Ms. DC Leather Contest tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1647 2011-06-02T20:26:23Z 2011-06-02T20:38:36Z Brant
leatherpride1.gifTed Clements, Justin Smith & CODE Honored with Community Service Awards ~ Dungeon Dance!

Washington DC ~ Vern Stewart as head judge leads DCLeatherPRIDE's esteemed and distinguished local panel of judges for Mr. & Ms. DC Leather Contest which also includes Highwaymen TNT's President Ken Rogers, SigMa's Jim Plant, Potomac's Mama Schell, and dc boys of leather's president pupp tripp. Former Mr. DC Eagle John Harris and former Mr. Capital Pride Leather Jim Rinefierd will serve as tallymasters while boy ky of the dc boys of leather will serve as MC. Highwaymen TNT's Tim Woody serves as contest coordinator.

The Mr. & Ms. DC Leather contest takes place this Friday night June 3, 2011 at the DC Eagle. Judges, support staff, and contestants should arrive at the Eagle around 8pm for interviews and setup at which food and beverage will also be provided free of charge. The contest starts promptly at 10pm. Mr. DC Leather 2011 will be eligible to compete in either American Brotherhood Weekend (ABW) contest or Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) contest; while Ms. DC Leather 2011 will be eligible to compete in either American Brotherhood Weekend (ABW) contest or International Ms. Leather (IMsL) contest. Both winners will receive $250 each in cash and prizes, custom leathers (stole and back-patch), will appear Thursday June 9, 2011 and host the beer bar at the DC Eagle along with the rest of the DCLeatherPRIDE organizing committee, march in the Capital Pride parade with the leather contingency, and represent DCLeatherPRIDE throughout the year.

For the contestant application and for more information, please visit www.DCLeatherPRIDE.com.

Organizers of DCLeatherPRIDE are also very pleased to announce Ted Clements, Justin Smith & CODE as winners of DCLeatherPRIDE's Community Service Awards. Ted is a long-time leatherman, supporter of the community, and long-time landmark at the DC Eagle where he is now primary owner. Justin, formerly of the dc boys of leather and also known as Mister J, is a former Mr. Maryland Leather, produces Justin's journal and has now written a children's book on how to address HIV/AIDS with children and family. CODE, launched several years by event producers and promoters David Merrill and Jacob Pring as a gear party with a strict dress code, has been a non-stop success and has been held at other special events and cities.

The Awards Ceremony takes place during the Mr. & Ms. DC Leather contest Friday night June 3, 2011 at the DC Eagle.

Last but not least, organizers are pleased to bring you a hot, late night event for after the contest: Dungeon Dance Party at District in Adams Morgan. There's no dress code, but feel free to come in and show off your kinky, fetish gear.

Of course DCLeatherPRIDE kicks off with tonight's Boys Night Out! beer bar hosted by the dc boys of leather at the DC Eagle. Drop by to meet and greet the boys and find out more information about DCLeatherPRIDE and about leather clubs in the Metro DC area.

All events, activities and information for DCLeatherPRIDE2011 are posted and available at www.DCLeatherPRIDE.com. For questions or concerns, please contact me directly here at BOSman4man@aol.com.

]]> Volunteer at the DC Center Table for Leather Pride tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1602 2011-05-16T22:00:31Z 2011-05-31T20:55:32Z Leather Pride will hold their street fair and festival Sunday June 5th, from 1:00pm - 8:00pm at the Parking lot next to the DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave NW. We are in need of volunteers to staff our outreach table at the Leather Pride Education Day. Volunteers will hand out material, collect e-mail addresses, and talk to visitors about services and programs at the DC Center. Register online to volunteer: click here to register online The DC Center dcleatherpride1.gifLeather Pride will hold their street fair and festival Sunday June 5th, from 1:00pm - 8:00pm at the Parking lot next to the DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave NW.

We are in need of volunteers to staff our outreach table at the Leather Pride Education Day. Volunteers will hand out material, collect e-mail addresses, and talk to visitors about services and programs at the DC Center.

Register online to volunteer:
click here to register online

]]> DC Leather Pride 2011 tag:www.thedccenter.org,2010:/blog//1.898 2011-05-11T23:53:51Z 2011-05-12T18:46:02Z Now in it's 6th year, DCLeatherPRIDE's mission is to celebrate the rich leather history of the Metro DC region, to provide education of the leather lifestyle in a safe and healthy setting, and to create a welcoming environment into the leather community and leather clubs for those interested or new to leather and the leather lifestyle. The DC Center is proud to be a supporter of DC Leather Pride DCLeatherPRIDE will take place from Thursday June 2nd to Sunday June 5th. Details are to be be announced. Visit www.dcleatherpride.com for more information as it becomes available.. For more information on Pride, visit the DC Center Pride Guide The DC Center dcleatherpride1.gifNow in it's 6th year, DCLeatherPRIDE's mission is to celebrate the rich leather history of the Metro DC region, to provide education of the leather lifestyle in a safe and healthy setting, and to create a welcoming environment into the leather community and leather clubs for those interested or new to leather and the leather lifestyle.

The DC Center is proud to be a supporter of DC Leather Pride

DCLeatherPRIDE will take place from Thursday June 2nd to Sunday June 5th. Details are to be be announced. Visit www.dcleatherpride.com for more information as it becomes available..

For more information on Pride, visit the DC Center Pride Guide

]]> Leather Pride Planning Meeting tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1378 2011-02-02T01:49:21Z 2011-02-02T02:01:23Z On Monday February 7, 2011 at 7.30pm, the Eagle (2nd floor) will host the kick-off planning meeting for DCLeatherPRIDE 2011 to be held Thurs June 2 - Sun June 5, 2011. Please Join us. The planning committee is an all-volunteer committee of leather folk that coordinates and manages all aspects of DCLeatherPRIDE. For all leather clubs and leather folk, you can send as many representatives as you like as this is an open committee. For new folk or those interested in volunteering for a fun, event-packed warm-weather weekend, you are most welcome. We envision that the committee will meet for 1 - 2 hours every other week for the next 4 months (maybe weekly as the date approaches). All information, including 2010 sponsors and 2010 events is posted on the website at www.DCLeatherPRIDE.com. For Monday's meeting, we'll review the good, the bad and the ugly from last year, we'll review the finances from last year and set up a few subcommittees. For those unable to attend this meeting or any meeting, if you have ideas or questions, please forward them to me at Michael Sessa.. The DC Center dcleatherpride1.gifOn Monday February 7, 2011 at 7.30pm, the Eagle (2nd floor) will host the kick-off planning meeting for DCLeatherPRIDE 2011 to be held Thurs June 2 - Sun June 5, 2011. Please Join us.

The planning committee is an all-volunteer committee of leather folk that coordinates and manages all aspects of DCLeatherPRIDE. For all leather clubs and leather folk, you can send as many representatives as you like as this is an open committee. For new folk or those interested in volunteering for a fun, event-packed warm-weather weekend, you are most welcome. We envision that the committee will meet for 1 - 2 hours every other week for the next 4 months (maybe weekly as the date approaches). All information, including 2010 sponsors and 2010 events is posted on the website at www.DCLeatherPRIDE.com.

For Monday's meeting, we'll review the good, the bad and the ugly from last year, we'll review the finances from last year and set up a few subcommittees. For those unable to attend this meeting or any meeting, if you have ideas or questions, please forward them to me at Michael Sessa..


]]> 40th Anniversary Scarlett's Bake Sale tag:www.thedccenter.org,2011:/blog//1.1295 2011-01-02T00:24:09Z 2011-02-08T08:10:34Z Save the date. The Annual Scarlet's Foundation Bake Sale will take place Saturday February 12th at the DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave, NW. As always, there will be a judged competition prior to the auction of baked goods and winners will be chosen in five categories: Best Individual Entry, Best Commercial Entry, Best Club Entry, Most Creative Entry, & The Directors Award. Check back for more details as they are available. The DC Center scarlettsbakesale1.gifSave the date. The Annual Scarlet's Foundation Bake Sale will take place Saturday February 12th at the DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave, NW.

As always, there will be a judged competition prior to the auction of baked goods and winners will be chosen in five categories: Best Individual Entry, Best Commercial Entry, Best Club Entry, Most Creative Entry, & The Directors Award. Check back for more details as they are available.

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