The Center’s Women’s Resource Center will host a free home buying workshop on Wednesday, April 11. “Real Estate for Women: Key Strategies for Buying a Home in Today’s Market” will take place at The Center from 7-8:30 p.m.

The workshop will be presented by real estate professional Peggy Walkush and financial officer Matt Young and will provide information on the current state of San Diego’s real estate market and strategies for negotiating the best deal when purchasing a home. Information presented will be relevant for first-time home buyers, as well as those who have purchased before and may be looking to buy again.

In addition, Walkush and Young will discuss new loan programs, how to read a credit report and share what lenders look for when reviewing an applicant’s credit and financial position.

The seminar is open to anyone who would like to attend, and participants can pre-register and receive a free credit report.

The Center is located at 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest.

To register or for more information, contact Lea Burgess-Carland, coordinator of The Center’s Women’s Resource Center, at 619-692-2077, ext. 111 or via e-mail at lburgess-carland@thecentersd.org.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego will commemorate 15 years of singing with the inaugural concert of its 15th anniversary season, “Watch Me Fly!” to be presented in Hillcrest on both Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15. The San Diego Festival Orchestra will accompany the 75-member Gay Men’s Chorus during its performance of “Metamorphosis” both nights.

GMCSD will perform for the first time in St. Paul’s Cathedral. The chorus hopes to make the magic of flight come alive as it sings well-known music written about flying. Featured selections will include “Dancing Through Life” and “Defying Gravity” from the smash-hit Broadway musical Wicked, and Josh Groban’s hit songs, “To Where You Are” and “The Prayer.” Other popular selections will include “Up, Up and Away,” as well as the timeless classic “Over the Rainbow.”

“Watch Me Fly!” will also feature the California premiere of “Metamorphosis,” written by Robert Seeley and Robert Espindola. Through its music, this multi-movement work for men’s chorus and full orchestra relates the story of the journey of many gay men through self-discovery, acceptance and ultimate triumph as a proud community. “Metamorphosis” is an uplifting piece with a universal message about the soaring of the human spirit that is hoped will inspire those who hear it.

St. Paul’s Cathedral is located at 2728 Sixth Ave. in Hillcrest

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 619-57-GMCSD or visit www.gmcsd.com.

The Center’s Positive Action Program recently announced “Being Positive About Being Positive” is the theme for Poz Seminar Day 2007, set to take place at The Center on Friday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The popular annual gathering is a free educational event for anyone who wants to learn more about HIV/AIDS.

“Each year, this event provides our community with a tremendous opportunity to learn about relevant issues affecting the HIV/AIDS community and get connected to local resources for people living with HIV/AIDS in a supportive and affirmative environment,“ said Jennifer Gunsaullus, coordinator of The Center’s Positive Action Program. “This year’s theme, ‘Being Positive about Being Positive,’ encourages participants to view health and wellness around HIV/AIDS in a comprehensive manner and take a positive outlook on their future and possibilities.”

This year’s workshops will address going back to work, HIV/AIDS in the black community, nutrition, disclosure, benefits and services, finding purpose in life, alternative health and more. There will be workshops led in Spanish on immigration and HIV; women, families and HIV/AIDS; and tools for disclosure.

The keynote address will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Richard Haubrich of UCSD’s Antiviral Research Center speaking on the latest in HIV/AIDS research.

Light snacks will be available throughout the day and a full dinner will be provided at 6 p.m. No RSVPs are necessary. Free child care, ASL interpretation and Spanish translation are available by request. To make a request for child care or translation services or for more information, please contact Jennifer Gunsaullus at 619-692-2077, ext. 133 or at jgunsaullus@thecentersd.org.

The American Cancer Society in conjunction with The Center conducts a cancer support group for gay men held the second Saturday of each month.

The next meeting is at The Center on Saturday, April 14, from 1-2 p.m.

The meetings are for gay men of any age who have any form of cancer, their partners, family members and/or caregivers.

A licensed marriage and family therapist who is also a cancer survivor conducts the meetings.

The Center is located at 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest.

For more information or to register, contact Claudia Lucero at 619-692-2077 or e-mail kay.clark@cancer.org.

For ’round the clock cancer information, visit the American Cancer Society’s Web site at www.cancer.org or call 800-ACS-2345.

Looking to meet other guys for new friendships, activity partners or possible romance? Momentum, from the Gay Men’s Health Program at Family Health Centers of San Diego, will host Five-Minute Man on Sunday, April 15, at the Joyce Beers Community Center.

This social gathering will offer a fun and interactive alternative to meeting other guys in the San Diego area. Participants will have the opportunity to chat with 32 other men in five-minute intervals to see if there’s a connection.

The event is free and refreshments will be served.

“Five-Minute Man” will be held at 7 p.m. at the Joyce Beers Community Center, located at 1220 Cleveland Ave. in Hillcrest.

For more information or to RSVP, call 619-515-2446 or e-mail gmhp@fhcsd.org.

San Diego Pride has assembled a team of agencies to produce the official souvenir informational booklet, the 2007 Pride Guide. The 64-page magazine will be available starting the last week of June, with 40,000 copies distributed free at locations in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Palm Springs, San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix.

The Pride Guide is San Diego’s official and comprehensive guide to the 2007 San Diego Pride celebration. This year’s Pride weekend, titled “United For Equality,” is scheduled for July 21-22.

The guide will include details about the parade and festival, a festival map, entertainment schedules and a full calendar of July Pride events that include theater productions, Pride concerts, art happenings, a Front Runners 5K run, plus official Pride parties and club events. It will also showcase this year’s Pride award recipients, celebrity and community grand marshals and the 2007 inspiration couples.

“We are pleased to have top-quality professionals working together to assemble the guide,” said Ron deHarte, executive director of San Diego Pride.

The production team includes Jonathan Young, who will oversee the layout and design, and Ad Ink, which will oversee ad sales for the program.

According to Nancy Moors of Ad Ink, non-profit organizations will receive a 25 percent discount on ad rates if they meet the early-bird deadline of April 19. The final deadline for all other ads is May 14.

“Ads in the official Pride Guide are the ideal way to reach event participants, to attract traffic to your booth at the festival or to promote your business,” added deHarte.

Pride is also seeking volunteers to sign up for the beverage gardens, safety (crowd management, monitors and security) and ticket sales.

For information on advertising in the Pride Guide, call Moors at 619-260-1929 or e-mail info@sdpride.org. To inquire about volunteer opportunities, visit the Pride Web site at www.sandiegopride.org.

Tickets for Mama’s Day 2007 are now on sale and are expected to sell quickly. The price is $125 per person and table sponsorships are also available. All proceeds will benefit Mama’s Kitchen in support of clients who rely on the nutritious meals delivered by dedicated volunteers throughout the year.

For further information or to purchase tickets, call Melinda Balkom at 619-233-6262, ext. 112. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.mamaskitchen.org.

Applications are now being accepted for the Gay Men’s Relationships and Empowerment Retreat. The free event is set to take place at Angel’s Landing April 27-29.

Angel’s Landing is a two-hour drive from San Diego. Carpooling may be available. Participants are guaranteed their own bed, but will share a room with one other person. Spaces are limited and all applications will be considered. For an application, contact the Gay Men’s Health Program at 619-515-2446 or e-mail gmhp@fhcsd.org.