The Queer Youth Fund is a donor initiated grantmaking program housed at the Liberty Hill Foundation. A group of committed donors developed the fund to provide large multi-year grants to groups that address the multitude of issues queer youth face as they “come out,” celebrate their sexuality and seek to become empowered leaders in their communities. The donors will make funding decisions with assistance from foundation staff and community representatives.

Four $100,000 grants will be pledged to nonprofit organizations, payable over three to five years. Funding in the second and succeeding years is conditional on compliance with reporting requirements, continued progress toward meeting stated goals and objectives, and demonstrated impact of activities. For more information, contact the Liberty Hill Foundation at (310) 453-3611.

The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble will be performing an evening of instrumental music with its traditional holiday show, Holiday Ornaments. The show is a fun mix of traditional holiday favorites from today and yesteryear. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy Mannheim Steamroller’s “Stille Nacht,” Nelybel’s “Christmas in Poland,” “Sleigh Ride” and many more holiday standards. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 from any band member or by calling (619) 692-2077, ext. 109. Showtime is 7:00 p.m., Dec. 13, at The Center, located at 3909 Centre Street.

Brand new this year, a special calendar titled Real Champions features some of America’s most loved sports figures posing with their animal companions. Bill Walton, Tony Hawk, Marshall Faulk and many more favorite professional athletes are included in the calendar — with sales of all calendars benefiting animals at the San Diego Humane Society. Calendars are on sale now for $15 plus tax and can be purchased at the humane society or by calling (619) 243-3401.

The Ernest Green Diversity Council (EGDC) is a program of The Center that seeks to find ways to continually encourage a strong, diverse, and inclusive GLBT community.

Members of the EGDC are seeking representatives from diverse community groups to join them in their attempt to create new and meaningful ways for the community to understand and celebrate its diversity. The EGDC interprets diversity in the broadest sense and encourages groups that represent GLBT communities of color, artists, athletes, leather communities, seniors, youth and the myriad of identities that make up our diverse community to join in and help create events and activities rich enough to capture all of our community’s diversity.

The next meeting of the EGDC will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:00 p.m. at The Center, 3909 Centre Street. For more information, contact AJ Davis-DeFeo at (619) 692-2077, ext. 212.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego presents Reel Tunes a fun, stirring mix of film, television and holiday music favorites. The concert will be held on Friday, Dec. 12, at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8:00 p.m. in the Sherwood Auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. The host for the evening will be TV and radio entertainment reporter Bill Harris. The chorus is also proud to present acclaimed Broadway actress and singer Lisa Richard, in her chorus debut. The entire community is invited to the VIP Reception and Silent Auction at the Hard Rock Café in La Jolla, at 5:30 p.m. before the Saturday night presentation of Reel Tunes. The combined price for both a VIP Reception ticket and a Saturday night show is $65. For entertainment at the VIP Reception, the Chorus has engaged the services of Saif Eddin, one of San Diego’s finest cabaret singers. VIP ticket holders will be admitted to the auditorium 15 minutes before other patrons. Tickets can be purchased at Obelisk, or from any chorus member. For more information, call (619) 275-ARTS.

If old St. Nick could shop here for the holidays he would. The San Diego Harvest Festival is a last chance to find those one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations for the season. The Harvest Festival is the oldest and largest craft show of its kind on the West Coast. The festival has been re-scheduled for Dec. 12-14 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. Admission is $8.50 adults, $7.50 seniors and $4.50 children 6-12.

The Diversionary Theatre will be hosting Fashion Fabulous: A Theatrical Experience in Fashion, a three-night benefit for the holiday season. Renowned fashion producer Leonard G. Simpson and his company Fashion Forward created the show as a benefit for the theatre. Highlights of the evening will include a silent auction of eclectic items donated by San Diego and Southern California retailers and artisans, followed by a dramatic and opulent fashion show. A wine and hors d’oeuvres reception will accompany the silent auction. The production runs for three nights only, Dec. 15, 16 and 17, with all proceeds benefiting performing arts at Diversionary Theatre. For more information or tickets, contact the Diversionary Theatre at (619) 220-0097.

GSDBA members love to celebrate the season at the Holiday Mixer Cruise. This year the mixer will be held on Dec. 9 aboard the California Princess. Boarding will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the boat leaves the Broadway dock at 6:00 p.m. The event host, Scot Rockman, promises an impressive party with great food stations, a premium bar and luscious desserts. The GSDBA will be collecting unwrapped toys for the Imperial Court’s Toy Drive, which will distribute the toys to children in San Diego and Tijuana.

Space is limited to 149 people. Tickets for members are $35, first guests are also $35 and additional guests will be $45 each with a limit of three guests per member. Call the GSDBA office at (619) 296-4543 to reserve your space.

Come “OUT at the Globe” Dec. 11 with a reception at 6:00 p.m. followed by a performance of the holiday show Striking 12, starring up-and-coming rock group GrooveLily. This unique show blends the contemporary tale of a grumpy guy home alone on New Year’s Eve, with Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Match Girl. Filled with smart pop writing, virtuoso musicianship and riveting vocals by all three of the performers, this charming production gives audiences a fun twist on the holidays along with an enchanting concert evening with GrooveLily. The cost is only $25! Be sure to mention OUT at the Globe to get the discount. Call (619) 239-2255 for tickets.

Whether your holiday traditions include Hanukah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Winter Solstice or any other celebrations, holiday rituals and celebrations provide opportunities for love, laughter and connection. The Community Holiday Party is a community holiday celebration, a free admission event where all community members are welcome to celebrate and connect. The party will be held at The Center on Sunday Dec. 14, starting at 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Summer Morse or Shawn Ingram at The Center, (619) 692-2077.

The Cox Tech Center in the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA will begin offering introductory and intermediate computer classes on Dec. 2. The Center is located at 151 YMCA Way, off of Imperial Ave. and the 805. Classes will be free for members and cost a small fee for non-members. Contact Pamela George at (619) 264-0144, ext. 108, for complete details.