oh hi! I'm turning 40 and wanting to mark this moment by celebrating with loved friends/community in a back yard party. And, by raising survival funds for people in Gaza, after more than 640 days of genocide. Here are a few ways to support: ~ Join me in becoming a monthly recurring donor. 21 months into this holocaust and the need is constant and the situation is brutal. A friend and have created a Signal group for friends who are interested in offering a monthly recurring donation; $5, $10, $15. Funds will be collected and sent as one collective payment to Haneen's family in Gaza (parents, siblings, cousins, neighbors, friends) in getting basic needs like food, water, shelter. And, funds will be sent to Salam, a doctor in Gaza who has been running a traveling tent clinic throughout the genocide, offering medical support and supplies, medication, water, food, and transportation when available. Join the Signal group here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIOR593KWqr5Zq_dIJ0R5JdXQS7T2a3bkJKhVqjtt0WXuEhC9PeNpIjNl3uQhicLwZwM8">https://signal.group/#CjQKIOR593KWqr5Zq_dIJ0R5JdXQS7T2a3bkJKhVqjtt0WXuEhC9PeNpIjNl3uQhicLwZwM8</a>~ Donate directly to a FUNDRAISER Ahmed (organized by long-time friend, Rochelle) who is building water access for families in Gaza.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://chuffed.org/project/gaza-deserves-life">https://chuffed.org/project/gaza-deserves-life </a>Please email me to let me know how much you donate so I can track it. jules.lippeklein@gmail (dot) com~ BID, BID, BID on any of the GORGEOUS Auction OFFERINGS! Friends have generously donated their endlessly creative skills and talents and services. Bid on something for yourself or gifting an item/service to a friend. Bid virtually, and come party with me on Aug 2 when winners will be announced / revealed. BID (on one or multiple) offerings, here: &nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.galabid.com/gazadeserveslife/items">https://app.galabid.com/gazadeserveslife/items</a>&nbsp;<ul><li><ul><li>Intro to Pole! 3 Lesson Package with non-binary trans masculine pole dancer, Ari! ($300 value!)</li><li>Tattoo session with my favorite artist kd diamond from Common Ground Studios ($250 value) </li><li>Customized, Hand-Painted Pet Portrait by MC Macadar! ($300 value)</li><li>Photo shoot with the endlessly talented Lex Ryan ($1000 value) </li><li>BDSM consult with the babe of all babes, Princess Marxx ($350 value)</li><li>"What the f*ck is going on?" Tarot Reading with the brilliant, intuitive Nicole Roche / Gold Dust Femme ($120 value)</li><li>DJ dreams? Score a DJ coaching session to skill up with DJ IZLA ($100 value)</li><li>Somatic Bodywork Session with politicized healer and community organizer, Shaleece ($200 value).</li><li>Book a manuscript consultation with author of my dreams, Bee Sacks ($2400)</li><li>Cooking bottom? Skill up with a customized, delicious Cooking Class with professional chef Eli Seidman ($200 value)</li><li>Get organized with a 3 Hour Interior Design Organizing Session for decluttering with Emmy Kenny ($300 value)</li><li>Ride into bliss on a Dreamy 1980s Aluminum Specialized Bike (with tune up!) ($300 value)</li><li>More, more, more! Bid here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://app.galabid.com/gazadeserveslife">https://app.galabid.com/gazadeserveslife </a></li></ul></li></ul>Come party with me. Logistics and Accessibility:~ El Sereno, street parking.~ 4 - 10 p.m. Swing by any time.~ Drinks and pupusas provided by Jenny's Pupusas through Inclusive Action (who organizes support for Street Vendors through its catering cohort program). <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inclusiveaction.org/">https://www.inclusiveaction.org/</a> ~ Let's chat about Vendor Buy-Outs!~ Gluten free, vegan &amp; vegetarian options available. ~ COVID: Party will be entirely outside. Please mask inside. ~ Please, please stay home if you're sick or have been exposed to any illness. I'll drop off leftovers as nourishment for you after the party ! &lt;3