AKL: OUTline's new 'Outer Space' gathering

Posted in: New Zealand Daily News
By GayNZ.com News Staff - 15th September 2007

Auckland-based LGBT phone counselling service OUTline's new social event will be an opportunity to learn more about what the local LGBT community has to offer, say organisers.

"One of the main topics that comes up when people call OUTline is how to meet people, so I figured that this would be a good opportunity for them to do so," says OUTline volunteer Daniel Spragg.

The new 'Outer Space' evening is for people who are curious about the LGBT community, or those who have come out as gay or are questioning their sexuality. "They can come and see what is on offer for them in the LGBT community, and it's also an opportunity to meet, mix and mingle with other gay people in a safe space," explains Spragg.

"I will be inviting various people in the community who run community events and places to attend and have an opportunity to display their groups, bars and events information," he says. There will also be plenty of brochures, newspapers and magazines provided to look at and take away.

"It will also be a good opportunity to show off OUTline's newly renovated office," says Spragg.

As OUTline is a completely confidential service, people don't have to RSVP with their names. "Although it would be helpful for catering purposes if they could, even if it is done so anonymously."

Entry is by gold coin donation, and snacks and drinks will be provided.

OUTline's 'Outer Space' Evening

7.30pm - 10.30pm, Thursday 11th October, 2007

The OUTline office, Level 2, 39 Anzac Avenue, Auckland Central

RSVP to: outer.space.evening@gmail.com

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