Ebony Pride hosts their third annual Dr. Martin Luther Ling, Jr. celebration on Monday, Jan. 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Center. This year’s theme from the King Center is “In the Spirit of Unity & Service.” There will be a multifaceted program, free refreshments and a silent auction. For more information, call (619) 515-3606 or visit www.ebonypride.org.

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Seniors Active in a Gay Environment (S.A.G.E.) in association with the American Cancer Society will sponsor the Prostate Cancer Support Group for gay men. The facilitator will be Tom Greaney, R.N. This will be an organizational meeting. Frequency of meetings as well as days and times will be discussed at the Jan. 18 meeting. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the S.A.G.E. Center. For further information, call S.A.G.E executive director Tom Kirkman at (619) 298-9900. The Prostate Cancer Support Group is part of the Aging as Ourselves program.

Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego (GMCSD) kicks off its spring semester of song with open rehearsals on Wednesdays throughout January. Rehearsals begin each week at 7:00 p.m. at GMCSD’s regular rehearsal space inside the University Christian Church, located at 3900 Cleveland Ave., across the street from the Hillcrest Post Office. Those who attend will have the opportunity to find out about the GMCSD, meet current members, watch or participate in rehearsals and then consider joining the chorus themselves.

“We are thrilled to announce that our next concerts in April will be ‘Bang Bang: The Music of Cher!’ The chorus is experiencing incredible momentum right now, and we know that many talented singers will want to join us as we celebrate more than 40 years of music from pop’s quintessential diva,” artistic director Gay Holt said.

GMCSD president Robert Millar added: “We are enjoying an exciting season and I hope that even more singers and non-singers alike will join us. We are particularly interested in increasing our operations staff, and [are] looking for some dedicated folks who can spend a few hours on Wednesday evenings to volunteer with the Gay Men’s Chorus.”

Other upcoming concerts this season include a Pride concert in July and a French-themed show in August. For more information, call (619) 57-GMCSD.

The San Diego Men’s Chorus turns 20 this season. Join them for an open rehearsal on Monday, Jan. 16. At the rehearsal, prospective new members will have the chance to sing along with the chorus’ 65 members and ask questions about the organization. Toward the end of rehearsal, new members will be asked to sing some scales for one of the directors in order to determine range and ability to match pitch.

The San Diego Men’s Chorus is a member of the Gay & Lesbian Association of Choruses, an international alliance of vocal ensemble with over 10,000 members. The chorus has performed at the White House, the Super Bowl and at numerous charity and outreach performances in the San Diego area.

Rehearsals are held every Monday evening at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Hillcrest. The chorus recently moved to a new performance and office home, the Birch North Park Theatre.

For more information, visit www.sdmc.org or phone the chorus office at (619) 296-SONG.

Project Fashion is a daylong event that will test the fashion knowledge and creative skills of San Diego’s aspiring fashion industry leaders. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fashion Careers College, where competitors will be given a design challenge and must design an original piece. The competition provides budding fashionistas the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of an industry panel of judges, plus three local celebrity judges including Ruben Galvan from FOX 6 and the fashion editor for 944 magazine.

Based on the opinion of the audience and the panel of judges, the winning designer will walk away with a full year scholarship to attend Fashion Careers College. Other prizes include a $2,000 and $1,000 scholarship for the second- and third-place winners to attend Fashion Careers College.

Competitors must have a strong desire to pursue a career in the fashion industry and have no formal fashion background, such as a degree from an accredited fashion college.

To learn more about Project Fashion and to access the entry form, visit www.fashioncareerscollege.com or call (619) 275-4700.

The Center’s monthly Community Coalition Breakfast, taking place on Friday, Jan. 20, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., will focus on the Military Readiness Act, HR 1059, introduced by Rep. Martin Meehan, D-Mass. The legislation would repeal the U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which would allow lesbian, gay and bisexual service members to serve openly.

The featured speakers will be Admiral Al Steinman and Jim Maloney. Admiral Steinman is an honorary board member of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and one of the highest-ranking officers to disclose his homosexuality. Maloney is the director of the Military Education Initiative.

“The focus of this breakfast is especially important to San Diegans since so many within our community have been directly impacted by ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ and the previous ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual people serving in the military,” said AJ Davis, director of public policy for The Center. “This issue is especially relevant given the current needs of the U.S. armed forces at this time. As a result, more people are becoming aware that it makes no sense to continue to uphold a discriminatory policy that keeps willing and able Americans from serving.”

This Community Coalition Breakfast takes place the third Friday of each month. Its mission is to bring together fair-minded individuals to network, educate and discuss the diverse issues of concern to GLBT and allied neighbors and citizens of San Diego. A full breakfast is available for a $10 donation; coffee and tea are complimentary. RSVPs are not required. ASL interpretation will be provided upon request. Requests must be sent to Davis at adavis@thecentersd.org at least seven working days before the event.

For more information on SLDN, visit www.sldn.org. Visit www.military-education.org for information on the Military Education Initiative.

The Greater San Diego Business Association has begun distributing its largest directory ever, featuring 600 business listings, 300 display ads and more full-color pages compared to last year’s publication. With 30,000 copies recently printed, the directory features a new velvet matte paper and carries a slimmer look and feel, said Joyce Marieb, GSDBA executive director. Its multi-image cover was created by Alternative Strategies.

“The GSDBA directory has come to be recognized as the definitive resource for community businesses,” Marieb said.

The directory will be distributed by mail to GSDBA members and made available throughout the year at more than 100 distribution points, including community businesses and public events.

Members and guests can also pick up copies of the directory at the GSDBA’s upcoming Joyous New Year Rooftop Mixer, scheduled for Jan. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Top of the Park, located at 525 Spruce St. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres from the facility’s new menu. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests, which includes food and the first drink free. For more information, call the GSDBA office at (619) 296-4543.

Join the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Founders Hall for a Martin Luther King, Jr. remembrance on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7:00 p.m. Local resident Don McEvoy will perform his original remembrance of his close relationship with Martin Luther King, Jr. This living history lesson will be both entertaining and educational. Children, friends and families are encouraged to attend.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $25 for couples and $35 for families. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito is located at 1036 Solana Dr. in Solana Beach. For more information, call (858) 755-9225 or e-mail christieturner@gmail.com.