You’ll definitely want to stop by Urban Mo’s this Saturday to catch the 4th annual Cocktail Challenge.

Bartender challengers from across town such as Michael Calles, Erica Flores, Rob Baker, Britney Rae, and Justin Nelson will be in the running this year to determine who can concoct the best Stoli-based libation. The winner will advance to the finals being held in Palm Springs on May 30.

I’ll never forget the first LGBT Pride celebration I attended. It was 1997, and I was 17 years old. I had just met a guy that I really liked and he invited me to come to this celebration that I had only read about in the San Diego Union-Tribune, secretly hoping I’d be able to attend one day.

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego State University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Union - also known by the acronym LGBTSU - will change its name to the Queer Student Union beginning in the 2013-14 school year.

Founded in 1975 as the Gay Student Union, the organization has served as a social, support, and educational group for the LGBT community on the SDSU campus for nearly 40 years. Over the years, the student club added additional letters to its acronym to give visibility to other groups, such as lesbian, bisexual and transgender.

Most dog owners consider their pets to be like a member of the family. So much so that many pet owners go to great lengths to take care of the health and well-being of their four-legged best friends. Although there are numerous doggie day cares, pet spas, boutiques and other businesses that cater to the needs of pets, Whole Dog Sports Center in Carlsbad is a unique facility that provides “fun for you and your dog.”