Community Calendar
The Community Calendar lists events hosted by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV/AIDS-related organizations throughout the Hudson Valley. These events may take place either at the LGBTQ Center in Kingston or at other venues in the tri-state area. This information is posted to provide information to our members regarding other local events. To suggest your organization's event for inclusion, please email calendar@lgbtqcenter.org. Please limit your event posting request to event title, location, date & time, price, and how the public may get additional information (i.e., a website, email address, or phone number). Any additional information will be discarded.
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Holiday Benefit Toy Drive
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at |
Free admission with European style tapas, wine and espresso. A portion of the proceeds from the food, wine and espresso to benefit the Center for Creative Education. CCE is a nonprofit youth-based art and education program located in midtown Kingston. |
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Neil Alexander & Nail Present:
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at |
Neil Alexander & Nail will honor the day with their special blend of jazz and soundscapes. In the spirit of the season they will be accepting canned food donations. Bring a percussion instrument or a pot and spoon to join in the drum circle jam session finale. For more information see www.nailmusic.com, write Markus Payne, or call (845)522-8566. |
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Marriage Study Seeks LGBTQ Participants
What are your ideas on marriage?*
*You DO NOT have to be married or even like marriage to participate. Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested. This study will end on January 1, 2009. |
Share your insights and experiences regarding important issues that the LGBTQ community faces with relationship discrimination and marriage equality.
If you live in the Hudson Valley area of New York and are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning, please take this survey: www.surveyshare.com/survey/take/?sid=64546
For more information about the study or if you would prefer a paper survey be mailed to you, please call Michelle Marzullo at (845) 633-8063 or email marzullo@american.edu. |
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National Survey on Transgender Experiences of Discrimination in the U.S. |
The results of the survey will be part of an important report on discrimination against transgender people by the National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force to help create better opportunities for transgender and gender non-conforming people. To participate, go to https://online.survey.psu.edu/endtransdiscrim/. Questions concerning this project should be directed to Justin Tanis, National Center for Transgender Equality, 202-903-0112, jtanis@nctequality.org OR Susan Rankin, Center for the Study of Higher Education, Pennsylvania State University, 814-863-2655, sxr2@psu.edu. |
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Women's Softball Players Needed |
New Paltz Women's Softball Association is looking for players and/or teams for upcoming games. Season is underway yet new players are always welcome. Contact: Kim Gessner at www.newpaltzwomenssoftballassociation.com |
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On-Going Events |
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Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)
1st Friday of the Month |
OLOC--Old Lesbians Organizing for Change--through social, emotional, spiritual, & political activities, recognizes, empowers, and facilitates safe, supportive connections between Lesbians of every sort 60 years and older. Connecting coast-to-coast through an organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008, OLOC organizes local chapters, each determine their own agenda, plan their own actions & activities, congruent with OLOC's mission and procedures, using consciousness-raising & consensus. We invite you to be a part of the brand new Hudson Valley chapter of OLOC which meets on the First Friday of each month starting with a Potluck at 6:30 PM at the LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston, NY. Come join us and bring a dish to share. Info: Local: 845 679-7586 & 845 626-7925, or email: Alix@Oloc.org |
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12-step Meetings in the Center
AA Every Friday |
We are pleased to announce the first AA meeting at the Center, “Serenity at the Center.” This meeting is every Friday evening from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Serenity at the Center offers a Big Book discussion every other week and a speaker and discussion on the other weeks. Any alcoholic is welcome. 2nd Floor Conference Room. |
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12-step Meetings in the Center
Al-Anon Every Wednesday |
We are pleased to announce the first Al-Anon meeting at the Center, "The Rainbow Promise Group." Meeting every Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, "The Rainbow Promise Group" is an Al-Anon meeting that offers a discussion based on readings from Al-Anon literature. All friends and family members of alcoholics are welcome. 2nd Floor Library Conference Room. |
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PFLAG
4th Tuesday of the Month 6:30 - 8:30 PM
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PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. PFLAG welcomes the participation and support of all who share in, and hope to realize this vision.
Meetings held at the Center. 300 Wall Street. Kingston. More info: Fran Divine at 845-853-5798 or frandivine@gmail.com. |
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Mid-Hudson Valley Transgender Association (MHVTA)
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The Mid-Hudson Valley Transgender Association's (MHVTA) principal mission is to provide outreach and support for our members, their families, and their friends, and to be active in the Transgender Community and the greater community of the Mid-Hudson Valley, New York. Having all been through the difficulties of revealing this aspect of ourselves to others, we focus on providing an understanding peer support network for anyone who would like to be a part of it. We welcome new people with sensitivity towards their fears and concerns that accompany revealing themselves to others.
MHVTA aims to accomplish this through: • Regularly scheduled meetings • Social events • Frequent and open communication We would welcome anyone who has interest to find out more about MHVTA. For more info, visit the MHVTA web site (www.ren.org/rafil/MHVTA/index.htm). |
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My Pride, My Soul. |
A social and discussion group designed specifically for Lesbian Women of Color. Meets monthy to discuss various social, political, and economic issues. Celebrate and support spoken word and other artistic endeavors. More info: join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mypridemysoul/ | |
OrangePride’s Youth Group
Every Thursday |
Weekly group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer For more info: www.orangepride.org/youthgroup.html. |
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Rainbow Connection
Fridays 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
A weekly discussion and support group for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people striving for optimal mental health. Continuous enrollment. Mental Health Association in Ulster County. 300 Aaron Court. Kingston. For more info: 845 339-9090, ext. 115 |
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Gay Night at Aroma Thyme Bistro
1st Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM |
Great music, food and friends. 165 Canal St. Ellenville. 845.647.3000 | |
The Brunchbabes
Sundays Noon |
Women’s social group that meets for brunch every Sunday at noon at Bacchus Restaurant. 4 S. Chestnut St. New Paltz. For more info: call 845-255-8636 or email androgyny2000@aol.com. | |
| OrangePride Motorcycle Club. | Fun and friendship rides, charity runs …the works! For more info: email Marie Spada at spadamarie@yahoo.com or Deb VanBlarcom at debvan1018@yahoo.com. | |
| Circles Youth Program | Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley. Weekly social groups for LGBTQ teens and allies, ages 14-18.Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, Newburgh. For more info: call 845-256-5441. |
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| Hudson Valley Out and About | LGBT social activity group that meets monthly to engage in activities such as hiking, biking, dining, dancing.... Membership is $25.00 a year. For more info: visit www.hvoutandabout.com. |
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OrangePride Singles Discussion Group
2nd Friday of the month |
Childcare Provided. Grace Episcopal Church. 58 North St. Middletown. For more info: visit www.orangepride.org. | |
OrangePride LGBT Parents Support Group
Last Sunday of the month |
Grace Episcopal Church. 58 North St. Middletown. For more info: visit www.orangepride.org. | |