The San Diego Poly Network resumes monthly meeting with its First Tuesday Polyamory Dialogue and Social, June 1, at 7 p.m., at the Café Libertalia. The event includes a moderated dialogue, followed by a social until 9 p.m. The Café Libertalia is located at 3843 5th Ave. 92103, in Hillcrest. There is no charge for the event, which is hosted by Jeff and CatDeville. Food and beverages are available for purchase. This event is for friendly people who want to socialize and learn with their poly peers. All levels of involvement are welcome, from the curious to the experienced. There is no need to be intimidated; no knowledge is required to ask questions. We are a friendly group and enjoy sharing what we have learned.

This is not a fundraiser, a workshop, or a class. Though we may learn from one another, this is a pleasant, relaxing evening with others open to exploring ideas on the subject of loving more than one.

This is a community event hosted by members of the community. Membership in any club or organization is not required. This event is held in a public place; please dress as you would for any café environment. The Polyamory Dialogue and Social will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information about the Polyamory Dialogue and Social, please join the Yahoo group SDPolyNetwork at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDPolyNetwork.

Th!nkbusiness founder Michelle Burkart will be honored as “Small Business Owner of the Year” for the 39th District on May 25, at California Small Business Day in Sacramento. Sen. Christine Kehoe will present Burkart, who is also a board member and past chair of the Greater San Diego Business Association, with the award, which recognizes her expertise in advising and business development training for small and midsize businesses throughout San Diego.

With more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and a former corporate regional vice president of sales for a landscape design-build company, which she founded and later sold, Burkart has helped entrepreneurs and business owners increase their annual growth and marketing potential through her San Diego-based company, Th!nkbusiness, since 1993.

“Michelle is the epitome of an entrepreneur and small-business advocate,” said Sen. Kehoe. “She has drawn on her corporate experience to help small businesses grow and prosper. Her expertise has also improved the prospects for up-and-coming businesses, and her service with various community organizations has strengthened our region.”

Burkart is also a credentialed mediator/arbitrator who facilitates for the National Conflict Resolution Center in San Diego, serving on its Superior Court Mediation Panel, the Commercial Business Panel; and Hearing Officer Panels for the San Diego Housing Commission and San Diego County Housing Authority. Additionally, she is a prominent speaker, sales trainer and a licensed facilitator for the “Get Clients Now!” marketing seminars.

The San Diego Wrestling Club will hold a fundraising event at Flicks on Friday, May 21, to fund its trip to the Gay Games in Cologne this July. The grapplers will host wrestling demonstrations, raffles and specials. The fun starts at 9:30 p.m. and lasts until midnight. Come out and support the Bulldogs as they represent San Diego in competitions throughout the country as well as Germany this summer. In addition to this week’s fundraiser, the local wrestling club will send several wrestlers to San Francisco for the 25th Annual Don Jung Memorial Wrestling Tournament, held Memorial Day weekend. For more information on the fundraiser, club events or participating in the San Diego Wrestling Club practices contact Coach Greg at (619) 957-6767 or visit www.sdwrestling.org.

The Human Rights Campaign San Diego and Svedka Vodka present Stand Up for Equality, a hilarious night of stand-up comedy featuring Alec Mapa and Dana Goldberg on Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego.

Alec Mapa, self proclaimed “Gaysian,” will headline the show. Nationally known for his roles in “Ugly Betty” and “Desperate Housewives,” Mapa will bring his unique brand of comedy to San Diego Pride to dish about love, marriage, sex and all things “Gaysian.”

Dana Goldberg, one of America’s top comics, will also bring her “hot and bothered” take on the world to San Diego. Goldberg has headlined LOGO, Olivia Cruises and Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs.

“This is an event for the entire LBGT community; comedy unites all age groups, genders and races. What’s funny is funny,” said Lisa Mata, HRC-San Diego co-chair. Tickets go on sale May 20, 2010. Until July 1, 2010, VIP tickets are $55, which include premium seating and a post-event meet and greet reception with Mapa and Goldberg. Reserved seating tickets are $28. After July 1, 2010, VIP tickets are $65 and reserved seating tickets are $38.

Co-sponsors of Stand-Up for Equality are Hillcrest Pharmacy, Imperial Court de San Diego and the Gay and Lesbian Times. Sponsorships are still available; please contact James Brady at jfbrady1@cox.net for more information.

Join the San Diego Gay Rodeo Association for the first annual Wii Olympics at Sheraton Mission Valley on May 22, from 2 to 7 p.m. The event costs $5.00 per sport, and there is baseball, bowling, boxing, golf and tennis. Medals and prizes will be awarded for all events. There is no host bar. The Wii Olympics benefit the Toni Atkins Lesbian Health Fund & The San Diego Gay Rodeo Association. For more information, visit www.sandiegorodeo.org.

The May 1st Coalition is organizing a San Diego contingent to march in Phoenix, Arizona against the recently signed Arizona immigration law (SB1070) on May 28.

The coalition will leave Chicano Park on Friday, May 28 at 5 p.m. to participate in the Phoenix march on Saturday, May 29. The coalition will return to San Diego on the morning of Sunday, May 30.

Those interested in joining the contingent, please fill out the information form at http://bit.ly/aeN8Ak and email it to brujita8106@yahoo.com.

The form allows organizers to match people with vehicles and to arrange for housing. Those under 18 must fill out the parent permission form at http://bit.ly/c7P6c1 and email it to the same address.

Those that do not turn in their forms by May 25 can still show up on Friday to Chicano Park but organizers cannot guarantee spaces in cars and attendees will have to figure out their own sleeping arrangements in Arizona.

The San Diego contingent will have its own security and will be marching behind the May 1st Coalition banner (the people organizing this caravan).

The Coalition is asking attendees to wear a red shirt during the march to identify the San Diego contingent.

The next May 1st Coalition meeting is this coming Tuesday, May 25 at City College in Room B103 (building in front of McDonalds) from 6-8 p.m. For more information, e-mail justinakers@cox.net or call 619-381- 7924.