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Beloved ‘organizer, planner’ Ryan Moberly Bennett dies at 37 Worked as lighting DJ at Town, Nation

By LOU CHIBBARO JR. | lchibbaro@washblade.com

Ryan McMillan Moberly Bennett, a longtime resident of Falls Church, Va., who served as a lighting DJ at the D.C. gay nightclubs Nation and Town Danceboutique and assisted with stage lighting design for the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 9, 2021, at the age of 37, according to his husband Rick Bennett.

Rick Bennett said the cause of death is pending the outcome of toxicology tests from the Virginia Medical Examiner that could take several months to complete.

“Anyone who has met Ryan will tell you he was the most generous, giving, and energetic person,” a write-up about his life prepared by his husband and other family members and friends says. “He was the life of the party, and the hostess with the most-est,” the write-up continues.

It says his hosting of Friday night RuPaul’s night gatherings got him through the pandemic years, and his co-hosting of an annual XMAS Thieves party with his husband Rick was celebrated for the 16th time in early December.

“He spent his life welcoming people to the table; he memorial write-up about his life says, which is posted on the website of the Alexandria-based Cunningham Turch Funeral Home. “His table was never too full, and those of us who are lucky enough to have been seated at his table will keep welcoming others in his spirit.”

According to his husband Rick Bennett, Ryan was born and raised in Falls Church and attended Falls Church High School, where he graduated in 2002. He studied culinary

arts for a few years before graduating from Northern Virginia’s Stratford University with a degree in Hospitality management for most of his career, Rick Bennett said.

He said that during the past two years, Ryan served as an assistant executive property manager for Carydale Apartments, a local company that serves as property manager for apartment buildings and town homes in Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax counties.

In earlier years, his work for more than 14 years as a lighting DJ at Nation and Town Danceboutique nightclubs, which have since closed, “was a huge part of Ryan’s social circle,” Rick Bennett said. “He loved being in the DL booth creating exciting light shows for the dancers but also working with the drag queens,” Bennett said. “The last few years at Town he worked behind the stage with the drag queens to make sure the shows ran smoothly.”

Bennett said he and Ryan would have celebrated their 18th anniversary as a couple on April 10 of this year. He said the two met when Ryan was 20 and he was 24.

“Ryan was my everything and truly balanced me,” Rick Bennett said. “He had the most caring and empathetic nature, always wanting to help anyone who needed it. He was also the organizer, planner, and leader when it came to vacations, parties, and getting our sometimes-disparate groups of friends all together,” Rick Bennett added.

“He wanted everyone to know they were welcomed,” said Rick Bennett. “We loved to host, and Ryan would cook up the

most amazing dinners.

He was our friends’ ‘mama’ since day 1.”

The writeup posted on the funeral RYAN MCMILLAN MOBERLY BENNETT home website (Photo courtesy Cunningham Funeral Home) says the love Ryan shared with everyone had its roots in his family. “Ryan deeply loved his family and was deeply loved by them,” it says.

“Mama, as his closest family group of friends called him, was the organizer, the planner, and always the driver,” according to the write-up.

It says Ryan Moberly Bennett is survived by his husband, Rick Bennett; his parents, Bill and Cathy Moberly; his brother Evan Moberly; his sisters Laura Jones and Kristin Forsht; his nephews Harvey and McCarroll Moberly; and his grandmother, Jackie Fleming – along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of life service in his honor was held Dec. 18 at St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Annandale, Va., on the same day he was interred at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Va. Family and friends have said donations in his honor could be made to the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington.

D.C. social worker, therapist Allen Pittinger-Dunham dies at 57 Specialized in mental health needs of LGBTQ community

By LOU CHIBBARO JR. | lchibbaro@washblade.com

Walter “Allen” Pittinger-Dunham, a licensed clinical social

They would have celebrated their 11th anniversary on March

2018 as Clinical Director of the Anacostia-based behavioral health and community development organization Inner City Family Services while also operating a D.C. private behavioral health practice focused on LGBTQ clients, died Jan. 4 of unknown causes. He was 57.

His husband, Phillip Pittinger-Dunham, said Allen PittingerDunham’s passing was sudden and unexpected and the cause of death is pending ongoing medical tests by the

He said Allen was born and raised in Union City, Tenn.

According to Phillip, Allen has two sons from a previous marriage, one of whom, Alexander Jonathan Pittinger, lives in D.C., and the other, Devin Michael Pittinger, lives in Benton, Ark. Allen Pittinger-Dunham’s Linked In page shows he received his bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1986 at Arkansas Tech University and received a master’s degree in social work in 2013 from the Catholic University of America in D.C. “He was an incredible dynamic man and also my caretaker,” said Phillip Pittinger-Dunham, who says he is currently mostly wheelchair bound due to a disability.

Elizabeth Pittinger, Allen’s daughter-in-law, wrote in a

Information posted on the website of Allen PittingerDunham’s private therapy practice, which he called Safe Space Our Place, says he was a Licensed Independent Masters Addictions Counselor – all licensed in the District of Columbia.

The write-up on his site says he had experience working as a therapist, diagnostician, clinician manager, and program director at various organizations. of being DC’s most comprehensive Behavioral Health Private Practice to serve the needs for all with a specialization of the needs of the LGBTQIA+ Community,” his website write-up says. “I provide individual, couples and group therapy,” it says.

His Linked In page says his work as Clinical Director at Inner City Family Services included supervising and overseeing all aspects of the organization’s clinical department, which included mental health, counseling, and substance use disorder services.

Phillip Pittinger-Dunham said he and his husband had been a couple for 21 years and were married for 10 years.

funeral expenses for Allen as well as expenses associated with his need to move to a location where she and her family will help support him due to his disability.

“Phillip has had his world turned upside down and needs your help,” the GoFundMe appeal says. “Not only did he lose his life partner, but he is how going to lose their home. He physically does not have the ability to pack 21 years on his debt, and packing and moving costs,” the appeal says. “He simply cannot do this without a lot of assistance.”

Phillip, who says he is embarrassed over the GoFundMe appeal, said he was moved to tears from a lengthy quotation that Elizabeth Pittinger included in the appeal from one of Allen Pittinger-Dunham’s former therapy clients who sent a message to Phillip after learning of Allen’s death.

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and was one of the most beautiful people I have ever crossed paths with,” wrote the client, whose identity is not disclosed.

“I feel so honored to have connected with Allen on such an inspiring and deep level in this lifetime,” the client wrote.

“He transformed WALTER ‘ALLEN’ PITTINGER-DUNHAM my life at a time when I (Photo courtesy of Phillip Pittinger-Dunham) felt so utterly lost,” the client continued. “He has forever changed me and will continue shaping my life.

His optimistic aura and calming demeanor made me feel safe and his enlightening words provided the reassurance I Allen Pittinger-Dunham is survived by his husband, Phillip Pittinger-Dunham; his father, John Pittinger and stepmother, Carol Pittinger, of Georgia; his sons Alexander Jonathan Pittinger of D.C. and Devin Michael Pittinger of Benton, Ark.; and his daughter-in-law Elizabeth “Beth” Pittinger of Arkansas.

Phillip said his husband made it known that he preferred cremation and not to have a funeral or memorial service.

He said he and his husband also supported D.C.-area food service charities and a contribution in Allen PittingerDunham’s name could be made to groups such as Food & Friends, Martha’s Table, or Bread For The City.

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ANC postpones decision on license for Capitol Hill queer bar As You Are Bar in negotiations over ‘settlement agreement’

By LOU CHIBBARO JR. | lchibbaro@washblade.com

The Capitol Hill Advisory Neighborhood Commission ANC 6B has decided to postpone until Jan. 25 its decision on whether to support or oppose a liquor license for the queerowned As You Are Bar, which hopes to open in a two-story The postponement followed a Jan. 6 virtual community meeting organized by ANC 6B to obtain community input on As You Are Bar’s license application. More than 120 people participated in the meeting, with about an equal number expressing support and opposition to the license.

Lesbian activists and small business advocates Jo McDaniel steps to soundproof the building to ensure their plans to will not disturb nearby residents.

The two have said the upstairs dance bar and a café they hours will be an inclusive space that “welcomes anyone of any

that opening a dance bar at a site close to nearby houses disturbances that have been caused by previous businesses operating in the same building. on his fellow ANC members to base their decision on whether to support the As You Are Bar license on its individual merits and not to hold As You Are Bar responsible for the bad actions of other businesses that operated in the building in the past. off their vote on whether to support or oppose the As You Are Bar license until Jan. 25 to allow more time for the ANC and agreement that would result in the ANC supporting the license. between bars, restaurants, nightclubs and other nightlife businesses and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, often include restrictions related to the operating hours of bars and nightclubs. They sometimes ban dancing and live would create a neighborhood disturbance. bar to remain open until the legal D.C. closing hour of 3 a.m.

Bar. of ANC 6B as well as near the site of As You Are Bar expressed strong support for the proposed license during the virtual meeting, saying the bar would be an asset to the neighborhood. Others, however, expressed concern

attending the Jan. 6 ANC community meeting said dancing should either be banned or required to end much earlier than 3 a.m.

convince neighbors that noise from the music will absolutely not spill out into the neighborhood. But McDaniel said the RACHEL PIKE and JO MCDANIEL (Photo courtesy Pike and McDaniel) nationwide supply chain problem caused by the COVID pandemic has resulted in delays in that the curtains and other equipment will be delivered prior to the Jan. 25 ANC meeting in which a vote on the license is planned.

Although the city’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will

the license by four months or more.

Local nightlife business advocates have said ANCs and residents of adjoining properties, who also have a legal right deliberate intention of forcing a bar, restaurant or nightclub associated with contesting a license protest.

“The outpouring of support for this establishment among 6B residents and city-wide is amazing,” As You Are Bar

in the upstairs space where the dancing is planned will

will consider all constituents and not just the demands of a few loud naysayers,” he said.

redistricting plan. Under a provision of the redistricting law, if the commission cannot reach an agreement, the

political future after this year’s

two redistricting experts called masters to redraw the state’s congressional and state legislative district maps to conform with population changes determined by the

Assembly session ends in March,”

By LOU CHIBBARO JR. | lchibbaro@washblade.com congressional districts brought about by a redistricting area district of Virginia House of Delegates member

rights opponent Bob Marshall in the November 2017 election.

colleagues.

districts that retained most of their existing Democratic constituents or include new Democratic leaning areas, according to sources familiar with their districts. responsibility of redrawing the state’s congressional and state legislative districts under a state constitutional amendment approved by voters in a 2020 referendum.

The redistricting measure approved by voters assigns the authority of creating the new districts to a bipartisan redistricting commission made up equally of Democrats the two-party representatives was unable to agree on a

statement released by the court.

Blade in an email message.

Two-thirds of Va. Del. DANICA ROEM’s precincts are new to the district.

(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

said in a statement. “These maps came about as part of a partisan and incumbency blind process based on good

County resident from Manassas who served as their newspaper reporter for more than nine years from 20062015 before earning three terms now to serve them as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates,” she said.

existing District 13 into three new districts – District 20,

signed 23 of my bills into law – all with bipartisan support

the state delegate representing that district. Under rules established under the new redistricting law approved by

been effective at delivering for all of my constituents,

Dec. 28.

In response to a request by the Blade for her consists of just six and a half of the 18 voter precincts that made up her former District 13. The other two-thirds of the precincts in her new district include residents that she

or possibly in 2022. opponents is calling for a special House of Delegates

It couldn’t immediately be determined whether her

redistricting resulted in large numbers of residents being

independents, or a mix of all three.

“I live in the new House District 20 and will deal with my

vote for in an election, which may be in violation of the

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Va. lawmakers, activists vow to defend LGBTQ rights gains GOP takes control of House of Delegates

By MICHAEL K. LAVERS | mlavers@washblade.com

The Virginia General Assembly’s 2022 legislative session began on Wednesday amid concerns that Republicans will try to curtail LGBTQ rights.

Republicans last November regained control of the Virginia House of Delegates, and now have a 52-48 majority. Democrats still maintain a 21-19 majority in the Virginia Senate.

Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin, Lieutenant Gov.-elect Winsome Sears defeated their Democratic challengers — Terry McAuliffe, former state Del. Hala Ayala (D-Prince William County) and outgoing Attorney General Mark Herring respectively — last November.

Democrats, who in 2019 regained control of the General Assembly for the Gov. Ralph Northam signed. These include the Virginia Values Act, which added sexual orientation and gender identity to Virginia’s nondiscrimination law, and a ban on so-called conversion therapy for minors.

Northam in 2020 signed a law that repealed the state’s statutory ban on marriage and civil unions for same-sex couples. Virginia that same year became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

The Virginia Department of Education in 2020 issued guidelines that are designed to protect transgender and non-binary students.

Youngkin during his campaign against McAuliffe expressed support for Tanner Cross, a gym teacher at a Leesburg elementary school who was suspended from his job after he spoke out against the policy. Youngkin has also said he does not support allowing trans children to play on sports teams that are consistent with their gender identity.

Vee Lamneck, executive director of Equality Virginia, a statewide LGBTQ rights group, on Wednesday in an email to the Washington Blade noted Youngkin has nominated former Heritage Foundation President Kay Coles James to become the next Secretary of the Commonwealth. Lamneck notes the Heritage Foundation “has a long history of spreading harmful, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric” and James herself has said the Equality Act, which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to federal civil rights laws, is “anything but equality.”

“This is unacceptable,” said Lamneck.

State Sen. Travis Hackworth (R-Tazewell County) last month introduced Senate Bill 20, which would eliminate the requirement that school districts must implement the Department of Education’s trans and non-binary student openly trans person seated in any state legislature in the U.S., on Tuesday told the Blade during a telephone interview that she expects SB 20 “would be dead on arrival” in committee.

“I would strongly encourage LGBTQ folks and our allies and champions to contact their state senators about SB 20, let them know that this is a thing and that they do need to oppose it,” said Roem. “This is a year where if there is a state legislator who introduces anti-LGBTQ legislation we should as a community and that loudly and make a very, very clear statement that as long as we have at least divided government, we are not going back on what we have done to make Virginia one of the most LGBTQ-inclusive states in the country.”

“Given the new political climate in Virginia, we know that many are worried about the future of LGBTQ equality in our commonwealth,” said Lamneck.

They acknowledged the House is “less friendly,” but added the Senate “remains unchanged.”

“We will work with the Senate’s pro-equality majority to act as a crucial back stop against harmful legislation and efforts to roll back our hard-earned wins passed during the last two years,” said Lamneck. “Bills have already been introduced that would weaken both the Virginia Values Act and the Virginia Department of Education’s guidelines for the treatment of transgender students.

We can’t allow this to happen. We will continue to build bipartisan partnerships and mobilize advocates to change hearts and minds so that we can prevent any anti-LGBTQ bills from becoming law.”

GLENN YOUNGKIN is sworn in as Virginia governor on Saturday.

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State Sen. Steve Newman (R-Bedford County), who, along with former state Del. Bob Marshall (R-Prince William County), co-authored an amendment to the chairs Youngkin’s transition team.

Virginia voters approved the Marshall-Newman Amendment in 2006. Roem in 2017 defeated Marshall.

The General Assembly last year approved a resolution that seeks to repeal the Marshall-Newman Amendment. It must pass in two successive legislatures before it can go to the ballot.

Ebbin last month introduced the resolution. He told the Blade that he remains A law that requires Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles to offer driver’s licenses with a “non-binary” gender marker took effect in 2020. Roem told the

trans kids,” she said.

State Dels. Mark Sickles (D-Fairfax County) and Dawn Adams (D-Richmond), who are openly gay and lesbian respectively, both won re-election. State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) remains the only openly gay member of the Senate.

Ebbin on Wednesday told the Blade during a telephone interview that

binary gender markers.

Virginia legalized marijuana in 2020.

Ebbin said he plans to introduce bills that would further regulate marijuana sales in the state.

Roem has put forth measures that would reform Virginia’s court-appointed adult guardianship system, expand funding for transportation safety measures

rescind the Department of Education guidelines.

“We have to be vigilant and be weary of executive actions and be ready to combat any,” added the Alexandria Democrat.

Lamneck echoed Ebbin and Roem.

Information Act requests. Roem has also introduced a bill that would expedite the process through which students can receive free meals at school.

“How about instead of singling out and stigmatizing kids ... we feed them instead,” she said.

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Green Party lawmaker Sven Lehmann was appointed as Germany’s commissioner

in the country’s history.

government in order to implement the queer political

been spokesperson for queer policy and social policy within the Green Party along with his fellow

outlet Deutsche Welle.

In a statement (translated from German) posted to

shows how important it is for the federal government to accept diversity. Everyone should be able to live federal government will pursue a progressive queer policy and also align family policy with the social reality of different types of families.

in this area of equality and diversity that can now be written statement.

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lead by example for those even further behind.

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The future of lesbian bars Resolve to support our queer spaces in 2022

This New Year, I hope you wish for more lesbian bars across the country. The story of lesbian bars in the U.S. has been slightly tragic of late: as of January 2021, there were only 15 clubs or bars dedicated to queer women across the country.

That’s right—only 15. Across all 50 states.

In Washington, D.C., my hometown, A League of Her Own stands out as the only lesbian bar in the city, dedicated to queer women. Located in Adams Morgan, A League of Her Own, also known as ALOHO, is a small mecca for queer ladies to pass through, socialize, and

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of softball players dotting the walls and gender neutral signs lying about.

Several years ago, another lesbian bar called Phase 1 existed in Southeast, where queer women could slam eight balls in pool games and engage in raunchy yet ever-so-hot jello wrestling competitions.

Unfortunately, Phase 1 shut its doors in 2016.

So what explains the closure of so many lesbian bars, while bars for bars as a space for their own as well, whereas gay men view lesbian bars as less of a place for them to socialize.

Either way, we need to give support to lesbian bars now more than ever. Tokens of support can take many forms.

For one, make sure to socialize in spaces dedicated to queer ladies. There are three lesbian bars in New York City: Cubbyhole (281 W. 12th St.), Gingers in Brooklyn (363 5th Ave.), and Henrietta Hudson (438 Hudson St.). Next time you visit the Big Apple, make sure to give these three spots some love. Maybe drag your experimenting bi friend to these locations. Or your pansexual roommate.

Back in D.C., you can buy unisex shirts in A League of Her Own’s merchandise store, available online.

Proceeds will go toward funding the bar, and making sure it stays Most of all, I hope you encourage your queer lady friends to keep on frequenting queer lady destinations. After all, there is only one I, for one, will be frequenting many lesbian destinations this new year.

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Breaking barriers as an out trans ‘Jeopardy’ champion Amy Schneider’s run inspires us all

The Republican Party has sunk to a new low, hard to do, when a sleazebag like Tucker Carlson is now their conscience. Seeing Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) groveling before him is laughable, disgusting, and frightening all at the same time.

As reported in Rolling Stone, Cruz said, “We are approaching a solemn anniversary this week. It is an anniversary of a violent terrorist attack on the Capitol where we saw the men and women of law enforcement demonstrate incredible courage, incredible bravery, risk their lives to defend the men and women who serve in this Capitol.” Then “Cruz was lambasted by Tucker Carlson that night, prompting him to hop on Carlson’s show Thursday and beg for forgiveness. “The way I phrased things yesterday, it was sloppy and it was frankly dumb,” Cruz said before Carlson cut him off and said he didn’t believe him. Cruz took it up a notch, stammering through an absurd bit about how he wasn’t talking about the “patriots across the country supporting President Trump,” only those who assaulted police Carlson has made a career of being a pompous commentator. Interestingly he ing to his Wikipedia page he went to Trinity College where he earned a bachelor’s degree and Carlson’s Trinity yearbook describes him as a member of the “Dan college, Carlson tried to join the CIA, but his application was denied, after which he decided to pursue a career in journalism with the encouragement of his father, who advised him that “they’ll take anybody.” Reading this clearly raised my opinion of the CIA and based on what we see in some media today I agree with Carlson’s father on his view of journalism. or those who lost their lives on Jan. 6 and only two Republicans show up, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and her father Dick Cheney, the former vice president, one criticized on-air by him or lambasted by Trump. deeply disappointed we don’t have better leadership in the Republican Party to restore the Constitution.”

There is a leadership void in the Republican Party today. Their so-called leaders are afraid to say what they think if it differs in any way from Trumpism or Carlson’s where he can lie with impunity and have millions believe his lies.

President Biden said, in what many think was the best speech of his presidency tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power as a violent mob breached the Capitol.”

Tucker Carlson and his ilk have never bothered to answer a question the president threw at them, which is how they can accept all their down ballot victories, governors, and members of Congress, which occurred on the same ballots, cast has no need to make sense, tell the truth, or speak rationally because of his platMy question is whether Carlson is as dumb as he makes himself sound or is he brilliant and this is all a big act? Either way the acolytes that follow Trump don’t seem to care and are bowing down to Carlson’s big audience. It’s as if he can tell any Republican senator or congressperson, or Republican candidate for those jobs, to just ‘bend over and take it’ and they do. All we can do is mourn for the

“When was the last time anybody said ‘wow!’” a friend asked me.

I couldn’t remember the last time anyone I know (including me) had any “Wow!” moments. Until I heard about trans woman and software engineering divisiveness. Yet, news about a champion on “Jeopardy,” a quiz show that has In our culture, there are few things that everyone loves. But, “Jeopardy” is friend was over the moon when his brother was a “Jeopardy” contestant. A buddy, a hetero (non-Trump) Republican, is a “Jeopardy” fanatic and a gay librarian pal is a “Jeopardy” freak.

Many of us daydream about being on “Jeopardy.” But we know that we wouldn’t have a chance on this legendary quiz show with its deceptively simple format: You give the answer to the (often incredibly hard) clues in the form of a question. You have to have a strategic military commander’s and a world-class athlete’s coordination: so you can press the buzzer to answer the clue.

The game’s categories run the gamut from opera to mountain ranges. Most

would be it for me.

It’s exciting to watch a “Jeopardy” contestant become a long-running champion. You marvel at the player’s intelligence, endurance, and nerve. It’s thrilling when the contestant on a winning-streak is part of your community.

the fourth player to reach this milestone in the regular season. She has won more than any other female “Jeopardy” contestant. identity or sexuality. Schneider’s life is multi-faceted; she has many interests. der brilliantly dealt with this dilemma. She didn’t make a big deal about being “It was something that I wanted to get out there and to show my pride in while not making it the focus of what I was doing there,” Schneider told the New York Times. “Because I was just there to answer trivia questions and win money.”

As a cisgender lesbian, I can’t speak to how Schneider’s record-setting “Jeopardy” streak feels to transgender people.

But, as a trans ally, I’m cheering for Schneider. Kudos for her bravery! At a and the Internet.

ers who are frightened at the idea of trans people, will become more comfortable with transgender people after watching Schneider on the popular quiz we know them after watching them for a while.

“Amy looks like everybody else,” my neighbor said when I told her Schneider was trans. “She doesn’t act odd. She’s not strange.”

Transgender people encounter violence and discrimination in everything from housing to health care to employment.

I know Schneider’s “Jeopardy” triumph won’t end transphobia. But her winning streak will go a long way toward jumpstarting a change in hearts and minds.

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Friday, January 14 Friday Tea Time and social hour for Older LGBTQ+ adults will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. Feel free to bring your beverage of choice. For the Zoom link or more information, contact Justin (justin@thedccenter.org).

Women in Their Twenties and Thirties (WiTT) will meet at 8 p.m. via Zoom. WiTT is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area and a great way to make new friends and meet other queer women in a fun and friendly setting. For meeting updates join WiTT’s closed Facebook group.

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DC Center to host legal seminar for trans people The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host a “Gender and Name Change Legal Seminar” on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Attorney Richard Tappan and paralegal Miranda Shipman will give legal advice and speak on the importance of the legal

Saturday, January 15 LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 1 p.m. via Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives KHUSHDC will host a South Asian LGBTQ support group at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. KHUSHDC provides and talk about anything affecting them. Contact board.khushdc@gmail.com or supportdesk@thedccenter. org for more information.

Sunday, January 16 FLASH and Cherry Fund will host “Horse Meat Disco” at 10 p.m. at The Depot. Horse Meat Disco is an English DJ who takes inspiration from a diverse, counter-cultural history of clubs and DJs. Tickets cost

Monday, January 17 Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This support group is for people who identify outside of Center Aging Coffee Drop-In will be at 10 a.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community and on Zoom.

LGBT Older Adults — and friends — are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you

Tuesday, January 18 Bi Roundtable Discussion will be at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This event is an opportunity for people to gather in order to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as bi individuals in a private setting. For more information,

Wednesday, January 19 Job Club will be at 6 p.m. in-person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community and on Zoom. The Job Club is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email centercareers@thedccenter.org or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

BookMenDC will be at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Book Men DC is an informal group of men who are interested

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DC Center to host estate planning seminar series The DC Center for the LGBT Community and the DC Department on Aging and Community Living will host “Estate Planning Tools Scheel will walk guests through the process of taking care of the end-of-life planning business that needs to be addressed during the golden years. Scheel is Senior Staff Attorney at WhitmanWalker Health’s Legal Services.

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By EVAN CAPLAN

Saving Washington, D.C. diners from winter doldrums, RAMW Winter Restaurant Week is back in action. It returns Jan. 17-23 with the motto of “Dine Out. Take Out. Eat Up.” The city’s signature winter dining event is back as a one-week promotion focused on dining out and tasting the city’s diverse culinary scene. Yet it also is providing diners with newer programs that they have grown to love over the past few cycles. These KNEAD Hospitality + Design’s Gatsby is include the popular “RW-To-Go” takeout among the hotspots participating in this dinner meals, outdoor dining spaces, as year’s RAMW Winter Restaurant Week. well as cocktail pairings, allowing diners (Photo courtesy Knead Hospitality + Design) to take advantage of a range of indoor/ outdoor comfort levels and dining opportunities.

Participating restaurants are set to offer multi-course brunch and lunch menus for $25 per person, and multi-course dinner menus for $40 or $55 per person for on-premises dining.

Most are offering the traditional three-course meals, while others may include extras.

Many restaurants will also offer the RW-To-Go dinner meals, a program introduced in 2019, available at two price points: $70 or $100 for two people and $140 or $200 for four people.

More than 200 restaurants across the area are participating.

“Our restaurants have shown resilience, creativity, and perseverance over the past two years, and they continue to count on the amazing support of loyal diners and newcomers through promotions like Restaurant Week,” said RAMW President & CEO Kathy Hollinger.

“Designed to get diners out to experience all our great food scene has to offer, we have evolved this turnkey promotion to help meet diners where they are in terms of comfort. With offerings to include RW-To-Go, curbside pickup and delivery, heated patios, cozy igloos and indoor dining, there is truly something for anyone looking to support their favorite spot or try something new.”

New restaurants participating in Winter Restaurant Week include Ala, Bar Chinois, Bistro Du the newest The Capital Grille location in Fairfax. starred), Espita, Estadio, iRicchi, and Sababa.

In the 14th Street and Dupont Circle areas, popular participating restaurants include Agora, Cork, Duke’s, Floriana, and Sushi Taro, among others.

Winter Restaurant Week also extends beyond core neighborhoods, stretching far past the city’s borders. Areas like Takoma Park and Bethesda in Maryland, and Alexandria and National Landing in Virginia, are also hosting participating restaurants.

Some spots are offering additional deals, extended timelines, and other options. “I’m excited about the creativity of our local restaurants,” says Hollinger, “with their offers and the way that works for them whether indoor, in heated outdoor dining spaces or at home with our Restaurant Week To-Go program.” to-go menu for two people. The deal includes a bottle of wine in addition to the food.

Schlow Restaurant Group has a $40 gift card for more than three meals at any of its restaurants, including NAMA Sushi Bar and TICO in D.C. and Alta Strada Italian Restaurants in D.C. and Fairfax.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schlow says, “This is a great way for Restaurant Week diners to experience more of our menu offerings, and perhaps explore some of our restaurants they haven’t tried yet. Plus, with [our] Restaurant Week extended an additional week through Jan. 30, there’s ample time to dine.”

Gay-owned KNEAD Hospitality + Design group is involving all its restaurants in the promotion. The group’s restaurants include Gatsby, Mi Vida, The Grill, and more. Owner

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Valerie M. Blake

is a licensed Associate Broker in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia with RLAH Real Estate. Call or text her at 202246-8602, email her via DCHomeQuest.com, or follow her on Facebook at TheRealst8ofAffairs.

Leather and lace in your home decor From couches to

By VALERIE M. BLAKE When I was very young, I would visit my maternal grandmother and marvel at the hand-tatted and crocheted doilies that adorned the arms and backs of her sofa and chairs. They were also found on her dressers and side tables, and on the dining table as coasters and placemats, to prevent scratches on the furniture. Like and individual.

I’m convinced that people had better posture in the early 20th century, because I never saw the remnants of men’s hair tonic, Macassar oil, or pomade on Nana’s doilies, even though they were there to keep the furniture from absorbing those hair products. Certainly, people weren’t the couch potatoes lounging on sofas then that way off.

I was impressed with the amount of work that had gone into such a little piece of fabric, so I later tried to learn to crochet. Sadly, all I was able to accomplish was string after string, never having been taught how to join those strings together to resemble a doily. At least with knitting, I was able to form squares large enough to be blankets for my Barbie.

In my mid-century childhood, doilies were put away and saved for grandchildren who, years later, would neither want them nor appreciate their historical value. The ‘50s saw polyvinyl chloride (PVC) go from a commercial substance used frequently in post-WWII construction to a residential fabric that we now refer to fondly as “pleather.” I can still remember the sound of my thighs peeling off the vinyl banquette at the diner when I would get up to leave a booth.

To be without a leather couch in the ‘60s was déclassé and, although styles have changed, such a couch remains a timeless piece. These days, if you are looking for a little more leather in your life and in your home, you can look beyond that couch and chair, where options range from the subdued to the highly decorative. fabric, we now have “bonded” leather, made with scraps you can tell from the prices of such furniture, the actual leather used in the process can vary from 10-90 percent. we have suede, die cut, embossed, patent, and a variety of other techniques used to change the look of a hide. In addition, there is now vegan leather.

For something unique for your kitchen or bar, check out the tooled leather countertop from Kosel Saddlery They also make saddles and chaps.

Instead of the shiny granite counters that we all know, MSI Surfaces (msisurfaces.com) makes honed and and has dealers throughout the DMV. For a do-it-yourself application, Amazon sells the Aspect brand eight-pack of leather glass, peel and stick less than $20 each.

EcoDomo (ecodomo.com) in Gaithersburg offers a variety of custom leather treatments, including tiles, and wall systems. Your color choices aren’t limited to black or brown either. They can manufacture pieces in blue, red, green, and even in custom colors to match other items in your décor.

Many online stores such as Wayfair and Overstock and benches at affordable prices.

There’s always something in leather at Pottery Barn, even for the conservative budget: pieced leather pillows, tufted stools, basket collections, and even a leatherIf you’re looking for small accent pieces, try a leather coaster, placemat, napkin ring, or my personal favorite, a cutlery pouch for your tableware collection from Lucrin such as crocodile desk sets, wastebaskets and storage And for the connoisseur of leather, vinyl, rubber, or even neoprene items of a more personal nature, head to the Capitol Hill Hyatt Regency this Friday through Sunday for Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend. With plenty of specialty items, high-impact fashion, toys and games for all ages and yes, even custom-made furniture among the tickle your fancy.

Just remember that you (and your puppy) must both be vaccinated and masked to attend. We take COVID (and rabies) very seriously here in D.C.

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EMPLOYMENT WHOLISTIC SERVICES INC. is looking for dedicated individuals to work as Direct Support Professionals assisting intellectually disabled adults with behavioral & health complexities in our residential location in the District of Columbia & Maryland. Job Requirements Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Completion of required trainings prior to hire, Completion of Trained

within 6 months of hire, Cleared DOH background Check prior to hire, Valid Driver’s License, Valid CPR & FIrst Aid, Negative COVID-19 test results prior to within 45 days of hire.

Contact the Human Resources Department for information.

SEEKING LIVE-IN SALARIED DRIVER/CHAUFFEUR

for older gay couple in NW, DC. Call Joel Martin at 202-498-1065 or email: jn1martin@aol.com

EMPLOYMENT SWAHILI VILLAGE, THE CONSULATE DC,

is looking for a Cook in our Washington, DC location Responsibilities include: Sets-up and ensures kitchen stations are ready to serve prior to service, Maintains high standards of quality and appearance of all food prepared and served.Complies with all sanitaand high sanitation standards are maintained at all times. Follow all Swahili cooking technics and procedures.

Organizes and maintains stock rooms and walk-in-refrigerators. Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies and energy. quirements: Minimum of 1 years exdinning and high-volume restaurant.

Minimum of 1 years experience in preparing and serving Kenyan cuisine.

Email resume to: alanpounders@swahilivillagedc. com

LEGAL SERVICES ADOPTION, DONOR, SURROGACY

legal services. Jennifer represents interested in adoption or ART matJFairfax@Jenniferfairfax.com.

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KASPER’S LIVERY SERVICE Since 1987. Gay & Veteran Owner/ Operator. 2016 Luxury BMW 750Li Sedan. Proper DC License & Livery Insured. www.KasperLivery.com.

Phone 202-554-2471.

COUNSELING

COUNSELING FOR LGBTQ ing with a volunteer peer counsel202-580-8661.

No fees, donation requested.

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FERNANDO’S CLEANING: Residential & Commercial Cleaning,

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HANDYMAN BRITISH REMODELING HANDYMAN

Local licensed company with over 25 years of experience. Specializing in terior repairs. Drywall, paint, electrical & wallpaper.

Trevor 703-303-8699

place & a washer dryer in the unit.

Quartz countertops on built-ins, kitchen & bathroom as well. Bike rack is available in the courtyard.

Must see to appreciate. Immediate Rental $ 3,500.00. No Pets, 1-2 year lease term. Water & Trash are included in the rent. Tenant pays their Electric & Insurance. This unit is 1 block to the Potomac River, near Safeway & Traders Joes. 4 blocks to Rock Creek Parkway. Close to the metro stops of Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom. Near GW Hospital & dozens of restaurants. Bike / Walk to everything. Please call Linnea to make an appointment

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