ABC (Asians Building Community) Networking group for everyone, with an emphasis on the Asian community, businesses and individuals. For more info contact Harry Wong PO Box 590790, SF 94159.

AIDS Legal Referral Panel 114 Sansome St., Suite 1129, San Francisco, CA 94104, (415) 291-5454.

B.A.N.G.L.E.: Bay Area Network of Gay/Lesbian Educators: Social activities for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender educators; works for equality and acceptance in schools for l/b/g/t students, parents, teachers, administrators. Monthly meetings. San Francisco - (415) 648-8488. Fax (415) 824-3944.

BACW, (Bay Area Career Women), 55 New Montgomery St., #606, San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 495-5393 The world's largest lesbian organization offers over 45 events every month, from dazzling dances to discussion groups. A diverse program of events for lesbians from every field of endeavor.

BANGLE: Bay Area Network of Gay/Lesbian Educators East Bay

BANGLE: Bay Area Network of Gay/Lesbian Educators Contra Costa - (510) 274-4073 BANGLE - Bay Area Network of Gay/Lesbian Educators Sonoma - (707) 526-7931

Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF): Bar association comprised of over 6000 lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and their supporters in the legal community, including judges, lawyers, legal workers and law student members.

BAYMEC: The Bay Are Municipal Elections Committee is made up of representatives from San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties advocating for gay, lesbian and bisexual rights at all levels of government.

Brava! For Women in the Arts: multicultural organization of women artists who promote excellence among women in the arts through professional presentation of established women artists, as well as providing services & assistance to emerging women artists.

Breakout is a Networking Group for Gay/Lesbian trainers and HR/OD professionals. Tri-Monthly programs meet on the first Wednesday in SF For information: http://www.pagedesigns.com or Grace at (415) 585-0663.

East Bay Business and Professional Alliance(EBBPA): An organization of East Bay gay, lesbian & bisexual business owners and professionals who are dedicated to supporting and building the careers and businesses of its members. Contact Mark at (510) 287-2571.

Forty Plus is a nonprofit organization of managers and professionals over 40 seeking employment. Info: (408) 288-3555 or (510) 430-2400.

The Gay & Lesbian Medical Association L/G physicians and medical students. National resource program for HIV (+) health professionals and foundation dedicated to lesbian health research. (415) 255-4547. Fax - (415) 255- 4784.

Gay/Lesbian Postal Employees Network (GLPEN): Fellow postal workers welcome to network, socialize, get support. Call Jeff (415) 873-4308.

GAYLESTA (Gay & Lesbian Therapist Association) of the Bay Area. For newsletter/more info call (510) 339-8077.

Gays & Lesbians in Planning (GALIP): Professional networking & social group for gay men, lesbians & bisexuals in city planning and related professions. Bimonthly potluck dinners, short programs & social events.

Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA): Comprised of gay & lesbian businesses, professionals, artisans & individuals throughout the Bay Area. Monthly networking events & more. For membership & event info call (415) 441-3651 or (800) 303-GGBA. Office Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm

Lesbian & Gay Business Alliance: Sacramento based lesbian & gay and supportive business organization. Activities include monthly meetings, networking and a yearly directory of lesbian, gay, and supportive businesses.

Lesbian / Gay Staff Empowerment and Enlightenment - bisexual, lesbian, and gay staff (and faculty) members at UC Berkeley. Social events, professional development activities, and working to institute domestic partnership benefits.

Lesbian Visual Artists (LVA): Multicultural arts organization with an international membership. Promotes & supports lesbian artists through a slide registry and events & exhibitions. Group enables networking with an annual 16-pg newsletter. For more info call (415) 821-2975.

Marin Business & Professional Association - A group of Lesbians & Gay men which hosts events monthly enabling members to work in cooperation to support each others businesses through the exchange of ideas and generation of leads, for more info call (415) 487-5439

Men's Art Director/Designer Group: Networking, discussions, workshops, indoor/outdoor social activities. Info: (415) 648-0254.

The Multicultural Bisexual Lesbian Gay Alliance - group for sexual minorities at UC Berkeley. Many rap, social, and support groups, resource and referral information, publishes a weekly newsletter, among other activities.

National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA): The gay J's are journalists & supporters focusing on workplace & coverage issues in the mainstream media. Info: (415) 905-4690.

The Network of Gay & Lesbian Alumni/ae Associations - colleges/ universities/ academies - create Gay/Lesbian Alumni/ae Associations - to improve life on campus and beyond for gay/lesbian advanced education students/teachers. To find or help form one: NetGala P.O. BOX 15141, Washington, DC 20003.

Rainbow Real Estate Professionals: Meet for lunch the first Thursday of each month at the Hungry Hunter on Burkhut Drive in Sacramento. Call Jayne at (916) 921-6642.

Sacramento Area Career Women's Network (SACWN) is a lesbian networking organization that meets monthly for educational, recreational or social programs. In addition, Special Interest Groups meet during the month around various topics.

Silicon Valley Business Association (SVBA): Businesses supporting our community. Call or write for current Business Directory.

Women's Business Network: A non-profit providing Business Education, Monthly Networking, Access to Resources & Contract Opportunities. Publishers of Business Resource Guide: Supporting Women-Owned Companies in the Greater Bay Area. For more information, please call.