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Metro Weekly's Community Calendar highlights important events in the gay community, from alternative social events to volunteer opportunities. Event information should be sent by e-mail to ; by fax to 202-638-6831; or by mail to Metro Weekly, Attn: Community Calendar, 1012 14th St., N.W., Suite 209, Washington, D.C., 20005. Deadline for inclusion is noon, the Friday before publication. Announcement submissions that are not date-specific may run for two weeks, with the option for listing organizations to resubmit if appropriate. Questions about the calendar can be directed to the Metro Weekly office at 202-638-6830.

Announcements

Thursday, November 19

Local activists are calling on the community to Stand in Solidarity with Uganda's LGBTQ Community as the Ugandan government considers the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill," which includes penalties as severe as death for "serial offenders." Protest will be held 2-3 p.m. at the Ugandan Embassy, 5911 16th St. NW. For more information, e-mail .

Gay Libertarian Discussion Group meets at 7:30 p.m., at a private residence near the Ballston Metro, to talk about liberty, limited government and free-market capitalism. To attend, call 703-351-6515 or e-mail .

Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C., presents Cash Bingo Night, beginning at 7:30 p.m., 15817 Barnesville Road, Boyds, Md. Admission, including bingo cards, is $10. 240-350-3523, opendoormcc.com.

Weekly Events

Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.

Caregiver Support Group is a safe space to share experiences and connect with other caregivers. The group is free for LBT women who are caregivers. Registration is required. Call 202-332-5536 or e-mail to register or for details.

DC Lambda Squares gay and lesbian square-dancing group features mainstream through advanced square dancing at the National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW, 7-9:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome; casual dress. E-mail , call 301-257-0517 or visit dclambdasquares.org.

The Dulles Triangles Northern Virginia social group meets for a weekly happy hour at the Sheraton in Reston, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, in the bar on the second floor, 7-9 p.m. Members and non-members welcome. E-mail or visit dullestriangles.com.

HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. The Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.

Renegades Rugby, a Division III Men's Club in the Potomac Rugby Union, practices every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Stead Field on P Street between 16th and 17th Streets NW. Visit dcrugby.com.

Us Helping Us hosts a Narcotics Anonymous Meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. The group is independent and not a program of UHU. For details, call 202-446-1100.

Friday, November 20

Axios, the local GLBT group of Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Rite Catholics, will commemorate the dead and celebrate the Synaxis of Michael and Gabriel and all the Angels, at 7:30 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1772 Church St. NW; axiosdconline.tripod.com.

Transgender Health Empowerment, the DC Trans Coalition and others come together to commemorate the 2009 Trans Day of Remembrance with speakers and a nondenominational ceremony, 6:30-9 p.m., at MCC-DC, 474 Ridge St. NW. theincdc.org.

The Universalist National Memorial Church GLBT Interweave will be joining All Souls Unitarian Interweave and members of the Washington Ethical Society for a Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nellie's Sports Bar, 900 U St. NW. Visit universalist.org or call 202-387-3411.

Weekly Events

Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.

Bet Mishpachah, founded by members of the GLBT community, holds Friday night Shabbat services followed by an "oneg" social hour at 8:30 p.m. Services in the Community Room of the DCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW. Visit betmish.org.

DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Hains Point from 7-8:30 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

Gay District, a weekly, non-church-affiliated, discussion and social group for GBTQ men between 18 and 35, meets at 8:30 p.m. at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave. NW; E-mail or visit gaydistrict.org.

Gay Married Men's Association (GAMMA) is a peer-support group that meets in Dupont Circle every second and fourth Friday at 7:30 p.m. Visit gay-married.com or e-mail .

HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE. from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.

National City Christian Church, an inclusive congregation, hosts Noon-time Pipe Organ Recital events weekly, from 12:15-1 p.m., at 5 Thomas Circle NW. For details, call 202-797-0103. nationalcity.org.

SMYAL's Rec Night provides a social atmosphere for GLBT and questioning youth every Friday night, featuring dance parties, movie nights and game nights. For details contact Leandrea Gilliam at .

Transgender Health Empowerment "Diva Chat" support group. From 6-8 p.m. at 1414 North Capitol St. NE. Snacks provided. Call 202-636-1646.

Saturday, November 21

Burgundy Crescent Volunteers, a gay volunteer organization, volunteers for the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. Visit burgundycrescent.org.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Desi Philip Deschaine, former director of communications for Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), begins at 1 p.m., St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 619 10th St. NW. For more information, e-mail .

Mr. and Ms. Capital Pride Leather 2009, Matt Bamford and Jackie Thompson, invite all to attend the local gathering and celebration of the life of Marcus Hernandez, aka Mr. Marcus, the Bay Area Reporter's longtime leather columnist who died from complications from diabetes and arteriosclerosis on Oct. 8. The local gathering is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m., at Playbill Café, 1409 14th St. NW.

Weekly Events

Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.

Brazilian GLBT Group, which includes people of other nationalities who have an interest in Brazilian culture, meets. For details, including location and time, e-mail .

DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Hains Point from 8:30-10 a.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

DC Front Runners, a running, walking and social club, welcomes all levels for exercise in a fun and supportive environment, with socializing afterward. Meets 9:30 a.m. at 23rd & P Streets NW, for a walk, or 10 a.m. for fun run. For more, e-mail or visit dcfrontrunners.org.

DC Thirty Something, a social group for gay guys in their 30s that includes dinners, concerts, sporting events and more, meets every Saturday. To join, or for more information, send your name and e-mail address to .

Dignity Northern Virginia sponsors a mass each Saturday for the LGBT community, family and friends. 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria. All are welcome. Call 703-912-1662 or e-mail .

DC Sentinels basketball team meets at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE, 2-4 p.m. The gathering is for players of all levels, gay or straight. Visit teamdcbasketball.org.

Us Helping Us hosts Exercise Group: Stretching and Low Impact Aerobics, from 10-11 a.m., at 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. $15. Call 202-446-1100.

Sunday, November 22

Adventuring outdoors group hikes six miles on the Appalachian Trail at Duncannon, Pa. Moderate hike includes scenic vista at Hawk Rock. Bring lunch, beverages and about $18 for transportation and trip fees. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station. 202-462-0535, adventuring.org.

Weekly Events

DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at the Takoma Aquatic Center, 9-10:30 a.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

Bethel Church-DC is a progressive and radically inclusive church with services weekly at 2 p.m. in the St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St. NW; betheldc.org.

Believers Covenant Fellowship Sunday worship, 11 a.m. at the Worship and Ministry Center, 8466 Tyco Road, Vienna. Visit believerscovenant.org.

Dignity Washington sponsors a weekly Roman Catholic Mass for the LGBT community at 6 p.m., St. Margaret's Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave. NW. All are welcome. Sign interpreted. Visit dignitywashington.org, call 202-546-2235, or e-mail .

Friends Meeting of Washington meets for worship at 2111 Florida Ave. NW. 10:30 a.m. in Quaker House Living Room (next door to the Meeting House on Decatur Place, second floor), with a special welcome to lesbians and gays. Also at 10:30 a.m., in the Meeting House, a large gathering of Spiritual Light. Handicapped accessible from Phelps Place gate. Hearing-assistance system. Visit fmw.quaker.org.

Freedom Fellowship Christian Church, a Christ-centered, affirming church, offers worship service at 10 a.m., 4649 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. Visit ffccdc.org.

Hope United Church of Christ in Alexandria welcomes the GLBT community for Sunday worship. 10:30 a.m., 6130 Old Telegraph Road, Alexandria. hopeucc.org

Lincoln Temple United Church of Christ, a multiracial, multicultural, open and affirming church, offers worship at 10:30 a.m. with Songs of Praise. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Nathan A. Harris. 1701 11th St. NW. Call 202-288-4699 or e-mail .

Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NOVA) Sunday Services at 11 a.m. Worship celebration led by Rev. Kharma Amos; Children's Sunday School at 11 a.m. 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax. Visit mccnova.com for directions and more information, or call 703-691-0930.

Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. (MCC-DC) Sunday Worship Services at 9 a.m. (ASL interpreted) and 11 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 11 a.m. 474 Ridge St. NW. Visit mccdc.com or call 202-638-7373.

National City Christian Church is an inclusive church with a GLBT fellowship, located at 5 Thomas Circle NW. The church offers gospel worship every Sunday at 8:30 a.m., and traditional worship at 11 a.m. Call 202-232-0323, nationalcitycc.org.

Rainbow Families DC's ''Maybe Baby'' series is designed for single men and couples considering parenthood. The group meets from 3-5 p.m. For details, e-mail .

Riverside Baptist Church, a Christ-centered, interracial, welcoming and affirming church, offers service at 10 a.m. 680 I St. SW. Call 202-554-4330 or visit riverside-dc.org.

Unitarian Church of Arlington, an LGBTQ welcoming and affirming congregation, at 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, offers Sunday services at 10 a.m. The Virginia Rainbow UU Ministry (VARUUM) members lead and participate in all UUCA activities to promote LGBTQ equality. E-mail .

Universalist National Memorial Church, at 16th & S Streets NW, is a welcoming and inclusive church of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. Services start at 11 a.m. in the Romanesque sanctuary. A GLBT Interweave social/service group meets monthly. Visit universalist.org or call 202-387-3411.

Monday, November 23

DC Radical Faeries hosts ''Potluck: Tarot Basics Class,'' 7 p.m., 773 Fairmont St. NW. Guests are encouraged to bring food to share with the group, preferably vegetarian. Contact Fritter, .

Weekly Events

Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707 or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.

DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Hains Point, 7-8:30 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

DC Radical Faeries weekly dish-and-discussion potluck, 7-10 p.m. Visit dcradfaes.org.

HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.

Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C., sponsors an HIV-positive support group at 7 p.m., 474 Ridge St. NW. The group is open to all. For more information contact Matt at .

Us Helping Us hosts a black gay men's affinity group tonight at 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. For details call 202-446-1100.

Washington Wetskins Water Polo Team practices, 7-9 p.m. at Takoma Community Center Pool, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Inexperienced and newcomers with at least basic swimming ability are always welcome. Visit wetskins.org; call Tom at 703-299-0504 or e-mail .

Tuesday, November 24

The HIV Working Group of the DC Center hosts its weekly ''Packing Party,'' where volunteers work to assemble safe-sex kits consisting of condoms and lube. EFN Lounge's Motley Bar, 1318 9th St. NW, 7:30-10 p.m. thedccenter.org.

The Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance, a local non-partisan political advocacy group, meets at 7 p.m. at the Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th St. NW, to talk about the status of the city's marriage equality bill. Non-members welcome. 202-667-5139 or visit glaa.org.

Lesbian & Gay Chorus of Washington D.C. rehearses at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. S.E., 7-9 p.m. All welcome. 202-546-1549, lgcw.org.

Weekly Events

Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.

DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at the Takoma Aquatic Center from 7-8:30 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

Asians and Friends weekly happy hour and dinner afterward, kicks off at 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Cobalt/30 Degrees Lounge, 1639 R St. NW. Visit afwashington.net.

DC Front Runners, a running, walking and social club, welcomes all to join the group weekly at 7 p.m. at the main lobby of Union Station for a for a walk and run around the National Mall. dcfrontrunners.org.

HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.

Renegades Rugby, a Division III Men's Club in the Potomac Rugby Union, practices every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Stead Field, on P Street between 16th & 17th Streets NW. Visit dcrugby.com.

Support group for LGBTQ youth ages 13-21 meets at the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, 410 7th St. SE, 5-7 p.m. For details, call Leandrea Gilliam, 202-546-5940, ext. 116, or e-mail .

Us Helping Us hosts a support group for black gay men over 40, from 7-9 p.m., at 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. Call 202-446-1100.

Wednesday, November 25

Burgundy Crescent Volunteers helps out during the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's Weekly Volunteer night; burgundycrescent.org.

Weekly Events

Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.

Ad Lib, a group for scintillating, freestyle conversation and coffee, meets about 7:45 p.m. in the covered patio area of Cosi at Connecticut Avenue & R Street NW. All welcome. For information call Jamie at 703-892-8567.

Believers Covenant Fellowship Intercessory Prayer and Worship, 7:30 p.m. at the Worship and Ministry Center, 8466 Tyco Road, Vienna. Call 703-790-9199.

The Center offers career-development services, 3-5 p.m., 1111 14th St., Suite 350, including assistance with résumés, interview skills, and job searches from trained professionals in a supportive environment for LGBT people. Reserve by e-mailing .

HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.

Prime Timers of DC, a social club for mature gay men, hosts its weekly happy hour and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Windows Bar above Dupont Italian Kitchen, 1637 17th St. NW. Call Carl at 703-573-8316 or Bill at 703-671-2454.

SMYAL's Youth Planning Group, an opportunity for LGBTQ youth to have a voice in SMYAL's work and plan youth-led activities and programs, meets every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at SMYAL, 410 7th St. SE. Call Tyrone Hanley 202-546-5940, ext. 102, or e-mail .

Us Helping Us hosts ''A Positive U,'' a support group for black gay men who are living with HIV/AIDS, 7-9 p.m., 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-446-1100.

Washington Wetskins Water Polo Team practices, 7-9 p.m. at Takoma Community Center Pool, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Inexperienced and newcomers with at least basic swimming ability are always welcome. Visit wetskins.org. Call Tom at 703-299-0504 or e-mail .

Thursday, November 26

Burgundy Crescent Volunteers spends Thanksgiving volunteering at two different locations: Food and Friends and Green Door. To participate in either effort, visit burgundycrescent.org.

Friday, November 27

Chrysalis arts and culture group visits Katzen Arts Center on Ward Circle at American University. The event is free, open to everyone. Meet at noon in the Katzen main lobby. 202-244-0980.