Media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com
Rebecca Zito, City of San Mateo (650) 522-7005 / rzito@cityofsanmateo.org

The City of San Mateo and the San Mateo County Fair

Spring into Summer with a San Mateo City and County Fair parade, kicking off the San Mateo County Fair: Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at 10am

Mile-Long Parade Extravaganza of Floats, Bands and Festivities
Sponsored by the City of San Mateo and San Mateo County Fair

May 10th is the deadline to apply for parade participation
www.sanmateocountyfair.com
hashtag: # SMCF2017 #SanMateoCoFair

13 March 2017 – San Mateo, CA: Everyone loves a parade. On Saturday, June 10th at 10am, one of the largest and most family-friendly events on the West Coast will occur– The City of San Mateo (www.cityofsanmateo.org) and the San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com) – will kick-off a mile-long procession of bands, floats and balloons.

“This parade is a long-standing dream, and it’s a wonderful and timely opportunity to bring our community together, to celebrate our amazing diversity, showcase our cultural richness and share our pride in San Mateo,” said Maureen Freschet, City Councilwoman of San Mateo.

“We are proud to celebrate our City and County!” said Dana Stoehr, CEO of the San Mateo County Events Center and Fair. “The San Mateo County Fair celebrates the best of our city and county. What better way to welcome in our Fair partners, participants and attendees than with a grand opening day celebration such as this.”

With the theme of “Spring into Summer” the parade will start on Franklin Parkway and culminate at the entrance to the Fair. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend along the one-mile route. Those interested in taking part in the procession are invited to go online to register at https://sanmateocountyfair.com/entertainment/special-events/fair-parade for the parade entry form, rules and guidelines for participation. Registration is free for community groups and nonprofits; $ 250 for business / commercial entities.

May 10th is the deadline to apply for parade participation.

“It will be a day of fun and festivities for our San Mateo families and children that will hopefully become a tradition that our residents will look forward to,” said Councilwoman Freschet, noting that they were expecting a varied collection of marching bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups and more.

The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 10-18, 2017/ Visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions, and information.

Media Contact: DP&A, Inc., (415) 767-1067 / news@davidperry.com

Ten Percent. TV Listing – March/April 2017

Ten Percent — LGBT-TV for Northern California

Wednesdays, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursdays – Tuesday, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 10:30pm
On Comcast Hometown Network Channel 104 in Northern California and in High Def on Channel 819

Episode # 342
Wednesday, March 15, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, March 16-21, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 18-19, 10:30pm
David Perry speaks with Kate Kendell, Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, about the ongoing impact of the Trump Administration on the LGBT community.

Episode # 343
Wednesday, March 22, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, March 23-28, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 25-26, 10:30pm
David Perry chats with Ms Bob Davis, Director and Founder of the Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive. Perry also speaks with Ajuan Mance about the upcoming Queers & Comics Conference.

Episode # 344
Wednesday, March 29, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, March 30-April 4, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, April 1-2, 10:30pm
David Perry welcomes Darcy Brown, Executive Director of San Francisco Beautiful. Perry also speaks with photographer and event-producer Blake Tucker, creator or Boozephreaks.

Episode # 345
Wednesday, April 5, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, April 6-11, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, April 8-9, 10:30pm
David Perry speaks with Rick Hamer, owner of San Francisco’s hip new Finn Town restaurant. David also chats with Richard Fuentes and Sean Sullivan, co-owners of The Port Bar in Oakland.

Episode # 346
Wednesday, April 12, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, April 13-18, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, April 15-16, 10:30pm
David Perry interviews immigration attorney Shawn Matloob about the impact of the Trump administration. Mr. Perry also chats with Dr Raymond Isola, Educator, Researcher and Writer.
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Ten Percent is also available 24/7 through the “On Demand” Feature through your Comcast Cable Network. Choose “Get Local” and “Comcast Hometown” to access Ten Percent. Past shows may also be viewed online at www.comcasthometown.com.

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About Ten Percent:
Comcast Hometown Network (CHN), Comcast’s regional cable network covering Northern and Central California, continues its commitment to quality original programming with Ten Percent, a weekly interview series that focuses on lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender (LGBT) issues. The half-hour show, created and hosted by long-time San Francisco media professional David Perry, airs on Channel 104 and is available to all Comcast digital cable customers throughout Northern and Central California. Each episode will then be available online at www.comcasthometown.com as well as on Comcast’s popular ON DEMAND platform, which is free to Comcast digital customers.  To view Ten Percent ON DEMAND, Comcast Digital Cable customers can tune to Channel 1 on their Digital Cable lineup or press the ON DEMAND button on their remote control, then click on the “Get Local” section, then click on “Comcast Hometown.”

“I jokingly call the show ‘Charlie Rose for the LGBT world,” said David Perry, Producer/Host of Ten Percent. “We may be only ten percent of the general population, in round numbers, but our issues are one hundred percent front-and-center in today’s world. Whether it’s the fight for marriage equality or debates about gay clergy or the right to serve openly in uniform, our issues are reflective of the world at large.”

“David has a well-kno

media contact: Stuart McFaul/Spiral Group / stuartm@spiralgroup.com / (415) 999-2473

OPRAH’S FAVORITE GAY ROYAL TO VISIT SAN FRANCISCO

Prince Manvendra Singh @ BEAUX in SF’s Castro District
Tuesday, March 21 (5:30pm – 8pm)

Benefit Presented by MAX SF
to Raise Funds to build LGBT Center in Mumbai, India

2 March 2017 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Oprah calls him her “favorite gay royal.” He has appeared on her show three times, on the BBC numerous times, and received an International Human Rights Award at the UN. He is Prince Manvendra Singh, the first out gay royal in India, and India’s leading gay rights activist.

Prince Manvendra will be the guest of MAX SF in San Francisco on March 21 for a Benefit for the Prince’s Trust at Beaux Bar, 2344 Market Street, San Francisco, from 5:30 pm to 8pm. The program begins at 6:45 pm. Indian Food, wines, beer, and cocktails will be served. Prince Manvendra will be interviewed by David Perry, creator/host of 10 Percent, California’s longest-running LGBT TV show. Price: $35 per person. ($20 to Prince’s Trust, balance pays for food and drink).

"Prince Manvendra’s story is one of great courage, "says Phil Walker, Chair of MAX SF. "He is the Crown Prince of Rajpipla, India. He was married to a woman, suffered a nervous breakdown and nearly died, came out as gay in the largest newspaper in India, was disowned by his parents on the front page of the paper, was discovered by the BBC and Oprah, became the leading advocate for gay rights in India after homosexual acts were recriminalized, and now travels the world raising money for his trust which fights HIV and AIDS in India and is helping build an LGTB Center in Mumbai, India’s first. He life is dedicated to ensuring that other gay Indians do not have to go through what he did."

"His story is powerful, emotional, and riveting. It will help San Franciscans understand what life is like for their gay brothers and sisters halfway around the world," continued Walker. "We are thrilled that MAX SF can bring Prince Manvendra for his first visit to San Francisco."

MAX SF is a social club for gay men and their friends. It existed in San Francisco from 1988 through 2008. It has been revived by 50 of the original members. "We have found a huge demand for programs where gay men and their friends can connect person-to-person, rather than through apps, and make new friends. It’s all about friends. Our members range from 21 to 91, and we welcome everyone," said Walker.

For information on the event and to reserve a space, please email Phil Walker at phil@askphilwalker.com or cell: (415) 816-3527.

Media Contact: David Perry / (415) 767-1067 / news@davidperry.com

Independent Adoption Center To Close

31 January 2017 – Concord, CA: The Independent Adoption Center (www.adoptionhelp.org) has announced its closing, effective today January 31, 2017.

“For over 34 years, the Independent Adoption Center has help build families with over 4000 successful adoptions,” said IAC Board President Greg Kuhl. “However, the climate of adoption has changed radically in recent years. Societal changes have created an environment in the United States where there are fewer potential birth parents than at any other point in IAC’s history. Simultaneously, due to changing demographics and the closure of international adoption programs, there are more hopeful adoptive parents seeking to adopt domestically than in any other time in recent history. Because of this, while we have striven to find financial solutions, we have come to the end of a rope and are declaring bankruptcy. The IAC has worked tirelessly to adapt to this changing environment, but the many efforts we implemented were ultimately unsuccessful. We therefore cannot sustain the agency any longer.”

During its three-and-a-half decade history, the IAC was one of the only adoption agencies in the country that never had any exclusionary policies for adoptive parents, including age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, ethnic background, color, or race. As such, it was widely praised and embraced for its inclusive nature.

Kuhl noted that prior to this announcement, all families and birthmothers who were currently working with IAC have been notified and been provided with potential referrals to assist with their adoption journeys.

Media Contact: DP&A, Inc., (415) 767-1067 / news@davidperry.com

Ten Percent. TV Listing – February 2017

Ten Percent — LGBT-TV for Northern California

Wednesdays, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursdays – Tuesday, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays at 10:30pm
On Comcast Hometown Network Channel 104 in Northern California and in High Def on Channel 819

Episode # 337
Wednesday, February 1, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday — Tuesday February 2-7, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5, 10:30pm
David Perry chats with cartoonist Robert Triptow of Strip AIDS USA and Gay Comix. Perry also speaks with Jim McCullough of Friends of the San Francisco Film Commission, honoring Chris Columbus with the first annual Robin Williams Award for Excellence in Entertainment.

Episode # 338
Wednesday, February 8, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, February 9-14, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, February 11-12, 10:30pm
David Perry interviews Kate Kendell, Executive Director of National Center for Lesbian Rights, about the current administration and how it will impact the LGBT community.

Episode # 339
Wednesday, February 15, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, February 16-21, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, February 18-19, 10:30pm
David Perry speaks with Marc Smolowitz, Producer of the documentary Desert Migration, chronicling the lives of gay men living with HIV/AIDS in the Palm Springs area. Perry also welcomes Summerlea Kashar, Executive Director of San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum.

Episode # 340
Wednesday, February 22, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, February 23-28, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, February 25-26, 10:30pm
David Perry speaks with Paul Olsen, Director of Development for Portola and Excelsior Family Connections. David Perry also interviews Bev Scott, author of the new novel Sarah’s Secret.

Episode # 341
Wednesday, March 1, 7pm
Rebroadcast: Thursday – Tuesday, March 2-7, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, March 4-5, 10:30pm
David Perry chats with entertainment, film and theatrical blogger Kevin Thomas.
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Ten Percent is also available 24/7 through the “On Demand” Feature through your Comcast Cable Network. Choose “Get Local” and “Comcast Hometown” to access Ten Percent. Past shows may also be viewed online at www.comcasthometown.com.

Become a fan on Facebook: 10 Percent on Facebook

About Ten Percent:

Comcast Hometown Network (CHN), Comcast’s regional cable network covering Northern and Central California, continues its commitment to quality original programming with Ten Percent, a weekly interview series that focuses on lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender (LGBT) issues. The half-hour show, created and hosted by long-time San Francisco media professional David Perry, airs on Channel 104 and is available to all Comcast digital cable customers throughout Northern and Central California. Each episode will then be available online at www.comcasthometown.com as well as on Comcast’s popular ON DEMAND platform, which is free to Comcast digital customers.  To view Ten Percent ON DEMAND, Comcast Digital Cable customers can tune to Channel 1 on their Digital Cable lineup or press the ON DEMAND button on their remote control, then click on the “Get Local” section, then click on “Comcast Hometown.”

“I jokingly call the show ‘Charlie Rose for the LGBT world,” said David Perry, Producer/Host of Ten Percent. “We may be only ten percent of the general population, in round numbers, but our issues are one hundred percent front-and-center in today’s world. Whether it’s the fight for marriage equality or debates about gay clergy or the right to serve openly in uniform, our issues are reflective of the world at large.”

“David has a well-known and unique voice that bridges many communities,” said Jason Holmes, Executive Producer at Comcast Hometown Network. “David’s talents and the launch of Ten Percent further enhance Comcast’s commitment to our communities and Comcast Hometown Network’s compelling, community-based regional programming,”