News Around The LGBT Pueblo

One of Tucson’s premiere social events, the LGBT-Straight Alliance Fund’s “Evening of Music and Friends,” is April 18. Join MC Ernesto Portillo of the Arizona Daily Star for a gala evening of music, food, wine, and companionship at the stunning home of Randy Soderstrom and Steve Quinlan. Two of Tucson’s best music-makers, Marianne Dissard and Naim Amor, will entertain. Dissard is an LA Weekly “Pick of the Week” for “…the stark beauty of her phrasing.” The evening celebrates another successful year of philanthropy by the Alliance Fund, a unique coalition of LGBT and straight allies and friends. Information about the evening and reservations are available from Randy Soderstrom, (520) 471-0966, or Doug Noffsinger, douglas.noffsinger@comcast.net Space is limited and reservations are suggested. ...


Cornerstone Fellowship is pleased to announce a series of special Easter week services. Beginning on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m., there will be a somber reflection upon the events of Good Friday. The beauty of a fresh new day and the hope brought to us by the resurrected Christ will be welcomed Sunday morning, March 23, at 6:30 a.m. in the church memorial garden. The celebration will continue at our regular 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. All are invited to join us for this time of renewal and joy. Cornerstone Fellowship is located at 2902 N. Geronimo. Contact Pastor Paul Chambliss at (520) 622-4626 or pastorpaul@qwest.net. ...

The Wingspan Anti-Violence Project (AVP) will hold a free, engaging, and informative training on March 28, 29, and 30 for potential crisis line volunteer advocates, service providers, students, and interested community members. Participants must plan on attending the entire training. Wingspan is the only organization in Arizona that provides 24-hour crisis intervention specifically to LGBT victims/survivors of past/present violence. Our program relies on community volunteers just like you. Topics that will be covered include: Domestic Violence, LGBT 101, Hate Crimes, Suicide Intervention, Active Listening Skills, Crisis Intervention, Community Resources, and much, much more. We welcome folks who have no prior experience, as well as crisis line veterans. For more information, please contact Heather Hill at hhill@wingspan.org or by calling (520) 624-1779, x120.