The Rose (Vol 1, No 8), July 4-18, 1980

Editorial [Gay Pride Parade in San Diego]; The Openings [Babe's 540, The Leather Strap, Nancy's Family Kitchen]; The Chef ["Gay-Spacho" recipe]; The West [Phoenix update]; The Word Today [true believers/religion]; [Images of Gay Pride, 1980, presumably from the San Diego event]; The Sounds [Carole King and Gladys Knight & the Pips reviews]; The Happenings [MCC By the Sea in Pacific Beach, the third congregation in San Diego; "Bang UP-- Wind Down" event in Long Beach; Seventh Annual Vicky Awards winners from ceremony held in Long Beach; IX Imperial Liberty Court de Long Beach presents Frogs Grand Beach Party; "Outgoing Salute and Party" for Miss Gay Long Beach, Ms. Gay Long Beach, and Mr. Gay Long Beach, and election of new Miss, Ms. and Mr. Gay Long Beach; Oceanside Metropolitan Community Church Center for Social Services; Senior Gays meeting at The Flame in San Diego; Country Fair "80" to be held at Union Hall, San Diego]; The Cover ["West Coast Production Company "Where The Southern California Men Go To Dance"]; The Traveler [San Diego "America's Finest City," Part Two]; The Investor [stock analysis]. Issue also contains classifieds, advertisements, and maps with gay-friendly locations in different cities