The newly renovated Balboa Theatre in Downtown San Diego will host the San Diego Chorus when it performs its annual show; Music is the Key, on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 4 p.m. The show illustrates women’s life changing experiences found as they discover the rewards of musical passion. Follow a young woman with a love of music as she discovers the joy of singing and so much more. Her journey opens many doors – discovery of hidden talents, new friendships and a greater appreciation of American music. But best of all, she discovers the key to her own heart.

Headlining the show is the quartet, Affinity, 2008 regional Sweet Adeline champions. Affinity will compete for an international first place in Fall 2009 in Nashville, Tenn.

The San Diego Chorus is a women’s a cappella chorus singing four-part harmony (barbershop style) and dedicated to local entertainment and international competition. With a highly trained and talented membership of 80 women, the chorus has a 54-year history in San Diego and has been honored with more awards, medals and prizes than any local sports team. The San Diego Chorus performs for audiences with our full chorus, mini-chorus, double quartets or quartets, offering an exciting repertoire of songs, complete with costumes, stage makeup and choreography. The chorus is known for its musical excellence and high energy.

All seats are $20 and can be purchased by phone at 619-570-1100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Comerica Bank is one of the newest businesses to move into Hillcrest. District 3 City Councilmember Todd Gloria helped welcome the bank to the area on Friday, July 22, at a ribbon cutting ceremony and luncheon attended by newly hired Greater San Diego Business Association CEO Tom Luhnow and other community business people. Comerica Bank donated $1,000 to AIDS WALK 2009. Branch manager Alonzo Ortiz, along with Gloria presented the check to AIDS Walk Manager Donnie Luehring. The new Comerica Bank is located at 412 Washington St. in Hillcrest. For more information, visit 619-260-1091 or www.comerica.com.

The San Diego LGBT Community Center is pleased to announce that the Fourth Annual Senior Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Center (3909 Centre St., Hillcrest). The Senior Resource Fair is a day of no-cost services, resources and workshops focused on senior health and well-being. The theme for this year’s fair is “Life Is a Banquet (On a Budget!),” and organizers aim to provide attendees with resources for staying healthy and active, despite the current economic climate.

“We want seniors to know that even though times are tough, they are not alone,” says Abby Schwartz, Senior Services Coordinator at The Center. “It is our hope to provide our seniors with a free day of workshops, resources and community support that will leave everyone inspired, relaxed and a little clearer on how to navigate the ups and downs of today’s economy.”

The planning committee is currently accepting applications from local businesses and community organizations who are interested in renting booth space at the event; booth rental fees are $30 (nonprofit) and $75 (business/private). The extended deadline for vendor/booth applications is Aug. 1. For more information on the Senior Resource Fair or to request a booth application, please contact Abby Schwartz, at 619-692-2077, ext. 212 or e-mail aschwartz@thecentersd.org.

Equality Across America (EAA) will host a local organizing meeting for the National Equality March at the Marriage of the Minds on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m.

The National Equality March scheduled for Oct. 11, in Washington, D.C., seeks to show support for full equality on the door step of those who can make that happen: the Congress of the United States. It will be. Each Congressional District Action Team will mobilize its community to go to D.C. The meeting will address fundraising options and logistics regarding the D.C. march. The Marriage of the Minds is located at 301 University Ave., across from Urban Mo’s, in Hillcrest. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/nsnbyv or e-mail sarabrooks@gmail.com.

The Center is offering an HIV health seminar series called Positive Living starting Thursday, Aug. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Positive Living is a comprehensive educational course for people living with HIV/AIDS. The focus is on keeping your immune system healthy through mental, emotional and physical well-being and living a positive life. After Aug. 6, the group will meet again every Thursday from 6-8 pm for 8 weeks. Dinner will be provided. The Center is located at 3909 Centre Street. For more information or to sign up, call 619-692-2077, ext. 116 or e-mail cramos@thecentersd.org.

The Center is also offering a living with HIV group that meets on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The group offers an opportunity to talk with other men about living, dating and working with HIV. For more information, call 619-692-2077, ext. 208 or visit www.thecentersd.org.

The San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality and Unite Here, Local 30 will host The Great Nationwide Kiss-In at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in Downtown on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. The kiss-in is part of a larger nation wide kiss-in organized by bloggers David Badash and David Maillouz. A string of kissing demonstrations were organized last July in response to the treatment of same-sex couples in Utah and Texas who tangled with security guards or police after kissing in public. The Great Nationwide Kiss-In is an attempt by Badash and Maillouz to bring the kiss-ins to more national level.

“We need to make a strong statement to everyone everywhere: kissing is not a bad thing, nor has it ever been. It’s not vulgar or inappropriate. It’s a sign of affection that is as old as time itself. And it’s a beautiful thing that we share with our loved ones every single day,” Badash and Maillouz said on their Facebook page, adding that, “The more cities with corresponding events, and the more people who participate in those events, the stronger the statement.”

The Manchester Grand Hyatt is located at 1 Market Place in Downtown. For more information about the local kiss-in, visit www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118528143600&ref=share or e-mail sydstevens@sitin4equality.net.