SPCA offers free spay, neuter surgeries
SPCA of Texas is offering free spay and neuter surgeries for all Dallas County pets at their Dallas and McKinney clinics through Sept. 30.

Thanks to a generous grant from PetSmart Charities, Fix ‘Em Dallas County reduces the number of unwanted in city shelters by providing this free service to owners who could otherwise not afford them.

To make an appointment, Dallas County residents should call 214-742-SPCA (7722).
United Black Ellument anniversary events
To celebrate its fifth anniversary, United Black Ellument has scheduled a weekend of events beginning with open mic night at TMC: The Mining Company on Cedar Springs Road, 7-10 p.m. on July 18.

On July 19, U-BE gathers at Exall Park, 1355 Adair St. at Live Oak Street for Field Day at the Park, an afternoon and evening of live music, free food and games that include an old-fashioned potato sack race.

Sunday brunch begins at 3 p.m. on July 20 at the U-BE drop-in center, 3116 Commerce St., Suite C.

All events are free. For more information, visit UBEDallas.org.

 

Out & Equal DFW holds regional meeting
Out & Equal DFW will hold its regional council meeting July 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Resource Center, 2701 Reagan St. The agenda includes discussion of the organization’s upcoming scholarship fundraiser, the fall Pride parade, the annual Workplace Summit and more.

 

Leo Party, Miss Leo benefit AIN
The AIDS Interfaith Network’s 27th annual Leo Party and Miss Leo Contest will be held Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Hidden Door, 5025 Bowser Ave. The theme this year is “Disco, Divas and Oldies.”

The annual fundraiser benefits AIDS Interfaith Network’s Daire Center and meals program. Call 214-943-4444 for reservations and more information.

 

‘Heat of the Night’ raises money for LHT
Heat of the Night, the annual fundraiser for Legal Hospice of Texas features a casino theme with a silent auction and raffle. The event is July 26, 6:30-10 p.m., at the new University of North Texas-Dallas College of Law, 1901 Main St. Advance tickets are $50, available online at LegalHospice.org. Tickets at the door are $65.

This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition July 18, 2014.