In an effort to maintain the ongoing, positive relationship between the San Diego Police Department and the GLBT community, Third District City Councilmember Toni Atkins will host a GLBT community meet-and-greet with the city’s new Chief of Police, William Lansdowne. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at The Center, 3909 Centre Street, in Hillcrest. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP by calling Atkins’ office at (619) 236-6633.

“I’m hopeful we’ll have a large turnout from our community to welcome Chief Lansdowne to San Diego,” said Atkins. “Besides, I think it’s every bit as important for the chief to get acquainted with a wide cross-section of our diverse community as it is for us to meet him.”

Breast cancer is a concern for women of all ages — including young women 19-39 — and reaching that age group is the motivation behind Breastival 2003, a first-of-its-kind event for San Diego to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at University of San Diego.

While many may think breast cancer is only a concern for women age 40 and older, the statistics prove otherwise. In fact, the number one cancer diagnosis for young women is breast cancer and, more importantly, the leading cause of death from cancer is breast cancer for this age group. Each year, 10,000 women between 19 and 39 will be diagnosed and 1,500 will die.

The activities will take place on the University of San Diego campus, directly in front of the Student Union, and will feature educational seminars throughout the day, along with a health fair offering games, contests and gifts. For more information call (858) 626-5207.

Dr. Deborah Morton of the UCSD Department of Family and Preventive Medicine continues to recruit participants for the California Lesbian Osteoporosis Evaluation (CLOE). Lesbian and bisexual women age 30 and over are eligible for the study. Dr. Morton will be at community events recruiting participants such as Latin Pride on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Balboa Park and at the Dyke March on Sunday, Sept. 28. She will also be at The Center on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. to recruit and answer questions. No appointments are needed; participants can simply fill out a confidential survey and receive two bone scans free of charge. Call Dr. Deborah Morton at (760) 747-6634 for more information.

The Lambda Biotechnology Association will hold its October networking dinner on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00 at O-Nami in the Mission Valley Center Mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio North, #341. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 3, for directions and more information.

Lambda Biotechnology Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for GLBT members of the biotechnology and life sciences communities within the greater San Diego area to socialize and network within this community and to provide outreach for educational and charitable purposes.

For a link to their web site, visit this story online at www.gaylesbiantimes.com.

For 15 years, Malashock Dance, one of California’s premiere dance companies, has been advancing the art and experience of dance by creating original works and educational programs that communicate, challenge, entertain, and encourage new forms of personal expression. Through the vision and creativity of John Malashock, the 15th Year Anniversary of Malashock Dance will again forge new territory with the world premiere of The Soul of Saturday Night, a unique dance-for-film, to premiere at the company’s annual fundraiser, Oct. 11 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Jacobs Theatre, located at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park.

Emmy Award-winning John Malashock, in partnership with John Menier of UCSD-TV, has created this dance-for-film, which was shot on location in San Diego throughout the month of August 2003. The film is set to songs by Tom Waits and features six Malashock dancers in various downtown locations. For more information or to secure your reservation for this world premiere gala, contact Malashock Dance at (619) 260-1622.

San Diego LGBT Pride will hold a town hall meeting at 7:00 p.m., Oct. 16, at the Joyce Beers Community Center to discuss plans and ideas for the organization’s 30th anniversary in 2004. According to Executive Director Suanne Pauley, the meeting will serve as an update on the anniversary plans that were discussed at January’s brainstorming session. Among them is one that Pride organizers are already pursuing – to sponsor a public bench in Balboa Park. The meeting will also give attendees an opportunity to offer suggestions regarding next year’s seasonal theme, which will appear on banners and souvenir merchandise. Next year’s Pride weekend is scheduled for July 30, 31 and Aug. 1. Judy Schaim, former co-chair for San Diego LGBT Pride will facilitate the meeting. Current board members and staff will also be present. Snacks and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (619) 297-7683.

San Diego LGBT Pride is accepting bids for the full production of its 2004 souvenir program, which will mark the organization’s upcoming 30th anniversary. The selected candidate will become responsible for the program’s production, expenses and advertisers. The final product will be widely distributed and garner high visibility since we are commemorating a milestone anniversary. Written proposals must be submitted to the Pride office by Nov. 24. Call the office for proposal requirements at (619) 297-7683.

On Bingo nights, the doors of the auditorium at The Center on Centre St. open at 6:15 p.m. and the first game is played at 7:00 p.m. Admission for 10 games is $10 and includes a 10 card game pad. Additional pads can be purchased for $5 each. Prizes for the first nine games are $50 and the last game played is worth $100. Participants can win up to $250 in the progressive game. You must be at least 18 years old to play. Bingo nights are held the first three Tuesdays of every month and are sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Times. For more information on special games, contact Summer Morse at The Center at (619) 697-2077, ext. 247.

San Diego has a vibrant and active deaf leather community and they will be holding a fundraiser beer bust at Pecs on Friday, Oct. 10, and the second Friday of every month thereafter, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. The beer bust is open to the public, so come down and support all of the local titleholders in this fundraiser. Pecs is located at 2046 University Ave. in North Park.

Nightmare 2003 returns to its roots on Normal Street between University and Blaine this year and, with Halloween falling on a Friday night, it is sure to be a frightful night with everything from devils to angels walking the streets of Hillcrest. This is the GLBT community’s official celebration of the holiday with the biggest cash prizes and most contestants for the costume contest. Entry is just $2 and the beer garden opens at 6:00 p.m. There will be a free costume contest for children ages 14 and under. The adult competition starts at 9:00 p.m. with an entry fee of $5.