GALA Youth game night
GALA Youth holds game night for LGBTQA middle and high school teens. The event takes place 6–7:30 p.m Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1641 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton.

GEAR October mixer
Renee Baker will tell her story at GEAR’s October mixer at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at LaMadeleine, 3906 Lemmon Ave.

Baker was a social worker at North Texas Youth Connection for several years, offering family and youth counseling and case management, and is finishing her internship work after completing her masters in counseling. She also has a doctorate in engineering and worked in radar systems, telecommunication, and airborne reconnaissance for more than 20 years.

After a difficult emotional struggle, Renee transitioned to female, has found peace with herself and is able to pursue her long time desire to be a counselor and dedicate her life to serving others.

DSYD gets out the vote
Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats holds a get out the vote meeting with Sen. Royce West at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. The group promises it’ll be just like a high school pep rally, but in a bar, so nothing like that.

Women’s Yoga class
This beginner-friendly yoga class addresses issues that transgender women may face as they experience the changes in body, mind and spirit that come with transitioning. Teacher Erin Brandao will focus on flexibility, strength, toning and posture as well as breathing and meditation techniques to calm anxiety.

Mats will be available to borrow, but bring yours if you have one. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in.

Supporting her wife through her transition over the last year has given Erin a unique perspective on how yoga can improve the lives of transgender women.

The class is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at  Resource Center, 2701 Reagan St.

Halloween Boo-Bike-Que
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff presents its third annual Boo-Bike-Que, a mountain bike ride, 6-11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Red Bird Lane and Highway 67.  Helmets are required. Bring lights  for this after-dark ride. A potluck will be held at the end of the ride. Bring your favorite dish. More info at BikeFriendlyOC.org.

This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition October 24, 2014.