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	HOW LOUD CAN YOU SHOUT!? Are you an LGBTQ singer, poet, dancer, rapper, or performance artist (16-26)? If so, here's your chance to audition for "Rise Up & Shout!: Voices of the Next Generation"! Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 20th & Saturday, July 11th, 2009 @ MCCLA. Click here for the flyer and all specific details. And be sure to visit RiseUpAndShout.org!

	*CHECK OUT WEHO'S GAY MEN'S FORUM* ON MAY 2, 2009! The West Hollywood Gay Men’s Forum is gathering some of Los Angeles’s most involved and innovative queer youth to discuss their experiences as leaders of community organizing, educators, and mentors. These men are helping shape a new wave of activism and societal thinking. Aside from their roles as leaders, they’re also young men navigating through our complex society. Come hear them discuss their motivations, their priorities for themselves and the community, our current areas in need of improvement, and their goals for the future? Click to download a flyer! Click here to visit the official event web site!**

	HE'S COMING BACK FEB. 7, 2009! You know WHO will be making his return on Saturday nite, February the 7th, 2009 @ Cupid's KickBack Part 3! We will be teaming up with the WeHo Teen Center to once again create this FREE event @ Plummer Park's Fiesta Hall from 6:00pm-9:00pm. CHECK OUT THE EVENT WEB SITE!

	BLIZZARD DRAWS 250 We would like to thank the 250 people who showed up for BLIZZARD on Saturday nite, December the 20th @ West Hollywood's Plummer Park. The annual holiday youth event was a big success and we thank all of our community partners, sponsors, and community members for helping out. The event included free ice cream, egg nogg, and other holiday snacks. Other event attractions included a live DJ, a special video and laser light show, community resources, giveaways, and free rapid HIV Testing. Stay tuned for a full event recap! In the meanwhile, check out the pictures! VISIT THE EVENT WEB SITE!

	GOT SOMETHING TO DO ON NEW YEAR'S EVE? CHECK THIS OUT! The annual "Club Freedom" will be taking place on Wednesday, December 31st from 8:00pm-1:00pm @ The Village. Want more info? Click here to visit the official event web site!

	THANX FOR SHOWIN' UP! We would like to thank everyone who showed up to the 2007 ThanXgiving Youth Social on November 17th. We had over 175 people in attendance and had a blast at our 5th annual dinner. The evening consisted of 3 live youth performances, a catered turkey dinner, several community organizations providing resources for youth, and a special visit from City Councilmember Abbe Land. VISIT THE EVENT WEB SITE!

	THE LATEST ON MOP16! Have you heard the news!? ModelsOfPride.org just launched an all new web site with all sorts of new features, photos, and info on this year's event! MOP16 is a 1-day free conference for LGBTQ youth and their allies. The day is filled with workshops, free food, networking opportunities, live youth entertainment, and a dance finale. For more information on MOP16, visit the new web site by clicking here.

	THANKS FOR COMING TO MY EVENT! We would like to thank the over 125 youth who showed up to "MY Event" last nite! Everyone in attendance had a great time and enjoyed a live DJ & dance, free food,free HIV testing, community resources, and more. The nite was highlighted by the over 100 tickets that we gave away for the LA Pride Festival. We would also like to take a moment to thank all of our community partners and volunteers for helping make this event a success. Stay tuned to our web site for a complete event recap. In the meanwhile, check out the pictures!

	EXPRESS YOURSELF Join the WeHo Teen Center as they present "Chalk Art in the Park: A Festival for Families" on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at Plummer Park from 11:00am-4:00pm. Join them for a celebration of "The Wonders of the World", as they turn sidewalks into canvases of color. There will be raffles, prizes, face painting, and entertainment for the whole family. You can also shop for handmade crafts and sample some great food too! Click to download a flyer!

	WHAT WOULD YOU DO...IN THE MOMENT? Have you heard about In The Moment? This is the new series playing over @ WeHoLife.org. The online web series follows the lives of a group of gay guys living in the same apartment complex in West Hollywood, California. Like most of us, they're faced with a huge range of decisions about sex, and the decisions they make impact their lives and the lives of people around them. Click to view the video right here on CITYx1.com!

	$CHOLARSHIP$, $CHOLARSHIP$! Are you currently a graduating senior high school student? Well, if you are one AND are currently attending a California High School (private, public, or parochial), you can apply for the 2008 "Models of Excellence" Scholarship Competition. Applications are due no later than Friday, April 25, 2008. Click here to download an application! Click here for more info on the Scholarships.

	START PLANNING NOW Join youth from C.I.T.Y. x1 and from all over Southern California at the 14th annual LGBTQ Youth Prom on Friday, May 16th, 2008 @ The Friendship Auditorium. Join your peers and enjoy a splendid evening of Dining, Entertainment, and Dancing! Click here for more info!

	EGG NOGG DELIVERS HOLIDAY JOY Special thanks go out to the over 75 people who showed up to the 4th annual Egg Nogg Youth Social. All who were in attendance enjoyed free junk food, 2 live youth performances, community resources, raffles, and of course...free egg nogg! We'll see you guys again in 2008! Read the Event Recap!

	THANX FOR SHOWING UP! We would like to thank everyone who showed up to the 2007 ThanXgiving Youth Social on November 17th. We had over 175 people in attendance and had a blast at our 5th annual dinner. The evening consisted of 3 live youth performances, a catered turkey dinner, several community organizations providing resources for youth, and a special visit from City Councilmember Abbe Land. Check out the Photos Read the Event Recap

	WE HAD A BALL! We would like to thank everyone who showed up for our birthday party last night! With over 75 attending the 4-hour event, we had a ball with basketball, dodgeball, pizza, 2 live youth performances, cake, and more! Click here for a full Event Recap! CLICK FOR PHOTOS!

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