The Center has announced that the Holistic AIDS Response Program (HARP) will be moving from its current location at Bienestar in North Park to The Center’s Health Services facility, located at 2313 El Cajon Blvd. near the corner of El Cajon and Texas. Beginning Feb. 1, 2004, HARP will coordinate therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture and massage for people living with HIV and AIDS in its new location.

In addition to the HARP move, The Center’s Benefits Counseling program will transition its services to other case management and peer advocacy programs across the County. In July 2003 state budget cuts forced the reconceptualizing of benefits services and the new transition plan will become effective Feb. 28, 2004. Benefits counselors will continue to see clients until that date, and will provide information about the alternatives available for consumers who have an ongoing need for benefits counseling.

For more information regarding the Benefits Counseling program transition, contact Denice Williams at (619) 260-6380, ext. 119.

San Diego independent record company Say It Records, in conjunction with KPRI and Kenny Weissberg’s Music Without Boundaries, proudly presents Indie by Design, an evening of several independent minded musicians who are making music on their Own Terms. Featuring Danielle LoPresti and The Masses, Dave Howard, Danny Peck, Carol Ames, The New Breed Band, and brilliant newcomer Amy Garcia. This outstanding night of Independent Music will be taking place on Friday, Jan. 30, at Dizzy’s downtown in the Gaslamp, starting at 7:30 p.m.

There will also be a blanket/warm clothing-drive that night to benefit Third Ave. Charitable Organization (TACO.)

The Lambda Biotechnology Association (LBA) will hold a wine tasting and mixer on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in west Mission Hills. A variety of wines, bread and cheese will be provided. This event is open to all LBA members, their guests and others who are interested in learning more about the organization and participating in this socializing and networking event. Guests should feel free to bring a bottle of their favorite wine to share. To RSVP and obtain directions, e-mail info@lambdabiotech.org by Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Diversionary Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, the Old Globe Theatres and Sledgehammer Theatre were among the honorees at this year’s 7th Annual KPBS Patté Awards for Theater Excellence. The festive dinner/gala, hosted by Patté Awards creator and theatre critic Pat Launer honored outstanding achievement in local theater for 2003. Diversionary took top honors for Outstanding Achievement, Ensemble, for Love! Valour! Compassion! Farhang Pernoon accepted the award for Outstanding Performance for his portrayal of Oscar Wilde in last season’s Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. David Cuthbert and Paul Peterson, the set and sound designers of Brave Smiles…Another Lesbian Tragedy (currently on stage at Diversionary) also won top honors for their work last year.

Sledgehammer Theatre was honored with the KPBS Patté Award for Outstanding Production for their 2003 production of Berzerkergang. Sledgehammer’s Paul Peterson was honored with an award for “Outstanding Sound Design” for his work on Sledgehammer’s Nu. Peterson was also recognized for his sound design for Pentecost at the Old Globe. Sledgehammer Resident Lighting Designer David Lee Cuthbert took home two awards, “Outstanding Scenic and Lighting Design” for Stop Kiss at Women’s Repertory Theatre and “Outstanding Lighting Design” for A Christmas Carol at the San Diego Repertory Theatre.

Jessa Watson, who directed Nu: Part Ii: Echoes Travelling and co-directed Berzerkergang, was listed as a Director to Watch, and Kevin Koppman-Gue from Sledgehammer’s production of Medea, Queen Of Colchester was cited as a Fresh-Faced Talent. Linda Castro & David Cohen from Grass Roots Greeks and Marianne McDonald were given a Special Citation for producing the classic Greeks.

San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride is looking for three local non-profit organizations interested in raising funds for themselves by selling water at this summer’s Pride festival. Participating organizations will get to take a share of the profits from sales generated during the two-day event, which is scheduled for July 31 and Aug. 1 at Marston Point in Balboa Park.

Interested parties should contact the Pride office at (619) 297-7683.

For the eighth year in a row LEAGUE (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender United Employees at AT&T) at AT&T Foundation will award its annual academic scholarships. Applications are currently being accepted through April 19, 2004. Applicants should graduate high school in 2004; identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; be actively and substantially involved in community service; live in the United States; and have been accepted to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants can get further information and scholarship applications by writing to LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation, c/o Charles Eader, 1 AT&T Way, Room 4B214J, Bedminster, New Jersey 07921.

PFLAG will host its monthly San Diego Group Meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front Street, Hillcrest. Attorney Mary Clarno will discuss the legal rights of domestic partners under AB 205. This measure will expand substantially both the legal benefits and the legal obligations of registered domestic partners in the state. The bill includes rights such as access to family student housing, bereavement and family care leave, exemptions from estate and gift taxes, child custody and visitation hearings, and health coverage under a spouse’s insurance plan.

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), a parents-led support and information organization, meets at 2:00 p.m. at the Pilgrim UCC Church, 2020 Chestnut Avenue, Carlsbad. PFLAG invites all those having difficulties in understanding GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) issues, particularly when family relationships are disrupted. Family members as well as GLBT people are invited to join in discussions of mutual support. Call (760) 726-7524 for information.

The CDG Ring of Life will be hosting a six-week workshop for gay widowers on grief management and steps to building a new future. The workshop starts on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Being Alive, 4070 Centre St. The workshop is free and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Kevin Currin at (619) 291-9412 or Ron Eads at (619) 269-3613.

Join the San Diego Humane Society for their newest season of the wildly popular Doggie Café at the brand new San Diego Campus for Animal Care. The monthly Doggie Café events provide a fun, casual setting where friendly, on-leash dogs can socialize with other dog lovers and their dogs while benefiting from the Humane Society’s “dog-friendly” training team’s positive reinforcement tips on how to keep dogs calm and happy around exciting distractions.

New this Doggie Cafe season are short training demonstrations, door prizes and more. The first Doggie Café of the year will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested per person and reservations are required. To find out more about Doggie Cafe and to pre-register, call (619) 299-7012, ext. 2230.