Reading Group Book Club: The group meets the first Friday of each month from 2-4 p.m. in the Community Resource Room of The San Diego LGBT Community Center. For the month of November, the group is reading My Antonia by Willa Cather. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1089.

Celebrate Sexuality Workshop: Facilitated by licensed therapist Michael Kimmel, this workshop will explore the relationship between mental, physical and sexual health. A happy and healthy sex life is a major part of mental and physical health and a well-balanced sexual life includes the head and heart. Those who are willing to see their sex expression as a positive and essential part of who they are have the capacity to be mentally and physically healthier than ever before. Instead of focusing on what’s wrong with our sexual lives, the Celebrate Sexuality workshop will explore the ways that sexual expression can encourage emotional, spiritual and physical healing. The Celebrate Sexuality workshop will be held at The San Diego LGBT Community Center. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1089.

‘The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee’: The California Center for the Arts, Escondido will present Tony Award winning new musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, at 2 p.m. Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Spelling Bee has been hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “perfect in every possible way – that rarity of rarities, a super-smart musical that is also a bona fide crowd pleaser.” This tuneful, offbeat and at times heartwarming show offers audience members the opportunity (strictly voluntary) to become part of the action as on-stage spellers. The New York Times calls Spelling Bee, “irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious – gold stars all around.” For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1089.

‘Backwater Blues’: In this onstage production of Backwater Blues, Arnie’s dream is to get out of Toad Lake. He wants to sing and dance and act! When a troupe of New York performers is stranded in town, he hopes to befriend them and gain his escape. But the best-laid plans come tumbling down and reality gets in the way, and it takes a load of tuneful, toe-tapping melodies and a few good ballads to get all these problems solved. But, never fear: Love wins out! After all – it’s a musical! Show starts at 7 p.m. at the Compass Theatre. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1089.

Rock-Step: Rock-step works toward building a strong and vibrant GLBT country western dance community in San Diego! Beginners are encouraged to attend. No partner necessary, just bring your sweet self, a willingness to learn and have fun in a community of dancers embracing the values of inclusiveness, respect, and good ol’ country kindness and hospitality! Lee from Kicker’s will teach a combination of two-step, waltz, shadow, shuffle. Rock-Step offers members of the GLBT community, as well as their families and friends, an environment that allows everyone – regardless of skill level – to experience the pure joy of dancing. We guarantee you won’t feel like an “outsider” when you join us – even if that’s only now and then. Wear comfortable clothes and leather or leather-like soles. The event will be held at The San Diego LGBT Community Center. No RSVP required. $5 donation. Introductory class begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1089.

Hillcrest Town Council Meeting: This week’s meeting features a presentation of a new boutique hotel by the developers of the 301 University site and a presentation by the HTC Development Committee of proposed design principles for our neighborhood. Come to the monthly meeting to talk about concerns and solutions to the issues that face the neighborhood. Invite your neighbors to attend also. The meeting will be held at Joyce Beers Community Center in the Uptown Shopping District, east of Trader Joe’s. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1089.

Veteran’s Day Parade: Come celebrate Veteran’s Day at the annual parade, which starts at Cedar Street and progresses south on Pacific Highway, starting at 11 a.m. Support those who have sacrificed so much for our nation and celebrate those who fought so valiantly on foreign shores to keep us safe at home. The parade does not receive public funding, so donations are encouraged to defray the costs.

‘Top Chef’ at Pecs: Pecs bartender Rich Sweeney is competing on “Top Chef: Season 5” on Bravo. The entire community is invited to stop by Pecs every Wednesday to watch the show and show your support for the San Diego transplant and executive sous chef from Long Island. Top Chef: Season 5 will premiere at 10 p.m. on Bravo. Pecs is located at 2046 University Ave. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1089.

Drop-In Writers Group: A drop-in writers group is held at Lestat’s Coffeehouse every Thursday. The group is hosted by San Diego Writers, Ink., whose mission is to nurture writers and those wishing to explore the craft of writing, foster a literary community, promote literature and celebrate artistic diversity. Writers of all levels are welcome to “drop-in” and join the group to discuss work. Sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea and other specialty drinks are available for purchase. For more information, visit www.gaylesbiantimes.com/links/1089.