The Winston-Salem Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is seeking nominations for its fourth annual Kaleidoscope Awards, which recognize the contributions of allies to the local gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community.
Nominations are accepted in five categories: Business; Education (formerly School); Faith Community; Individual; and a new category, Community Organization. These awards focus on the changes being made by fair-minded allies, independently or within organizations, who recognize that moving equality forward is the key to achieving justice for GLBT people.
With the addition of the Community Organization Award, PFLAG recognizes that there are many civic and special-interest organizations that are inclusive and advocate for the civil rights of GLBT people but do not fit into one of the other categories. Additionally, the renamed Education Award has been expanded to recognize those who work for change within the system. Individuals (students, educators, counselors and administrators) as well as educational groups or schools can be nominated for making schools a safer place for GLBT students.
Applications are available at www.pflagwinstonsalem.org and will be accepted through Sept.15. Nominations can be submitted online via e-mail to info@pflagwinstonsalem.org, or by mail to PFLAG Winston-Salem, PO Box 15477, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
PFLAG Winston-Salem will recognize these outstanding allies at its fourth annual Kaleidoscope Awards Gala, scheduled on National Coming Out Day, Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at The Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St.
This year's gala theme is "Come out! Become Visible! Make Change!" and it will celebrate PFLAG Winston-Salem's 20th anniversary.
The Winston-Salem chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 2690 Fairlawn Drive.
For more information, visit www.pflagwinstonsalem.org, or call 765-2886.
Martini Night is a time for the gay and lesbian community and its supporters at Speakeasy Jazz, 410 W. Fourth St.
Martini Night is held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. Participants can enjoy music, appetizers and a chance to socialize.
Martini Night is free, and it is sponsored by the Adam Foundation.
For more information, see www.adamfoundation.org.
A local bowling alley is starting Let's Go Bowling Together, a night of bowling for the LGBT community on the first and third Thursdays of every month. The evenings will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at AMF Winston-Salem Lanes, 811 Jonestown Road. The fee is $10, which includes shoe rental. For more information, call 765-8009.
The Triad Business and Professional Guild meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Airport Marriott in Greensboro.
The guild is a nonpartisan organization that works to promote business and social networking for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and its allies. The meetings begin with a social hour (with a cash bar), followed by dinner and a program. Visit www.triadguild.com, or call (336) 272-4256.
-- relish staff report
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