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. We post these events 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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God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality
7 PM Thursday, February 2
Beacon Hebrew Alliance |
One of the most divisive and painful issues in Jewish life in recent years has been questions surrounding equality for gay and lesbian Jews. In his new book God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality, scholar and activist Jay Michaelson shows that not only does the Bible not prohibit same-sex intimacy, it honors the values of love, justice, diversity, and compassion that equality for sexual minorities brings about. Michaelson says that religious people should support equality for gays and lesbians not despite their religion — but because of it.
Come join Beacon Hebrew Alliance for a discussion with Michaelson about God vs. Gay and an opportunity to ask questions and share views on this highly contentious and important debate. The event is free and open to the public, though we are asking that people RSVP below. For more information and to RSVP, Visit Beacon Gay Group at: http://www.beaconcitizen.com/groups/group/show?id=2195795%3AGroup%3A22536&xg_source=msg_mes_group |
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Mod After Dark Dance Party MOD Restaurant |
Looking for a cool place to dance to 80's + music? Please join us for MOD AFTER DARK.
Our friends Amy & Eves Goldberg will be spinning favorites from the 80's till now. We're clearing the floor in the dining room for a seriously MOD Dance Party. If it goes as well as we are planning, we'll do it again!
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Sole Sisters Adventure |
The 2012 calendar is ready. Each month's activity or event will be advertised on the Community Events Calendar. Contact Jan for more information, an email copy of the events list for the year and to RSVP for any event or hike: RSVP to Jan janatcedarlodge@juno.com if you plan to join us. |
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The Empire Conference Returns To
Albany, New York Albany Crowne Plaza - Albany City Center |
TransEventsUSA Inc. is pleased to announce the third annual EMPIRE CONFERENCE, the region's most successful transgender conference for all crossdressers, transgender people, transsexuals, the gender queer and the gender variant. Male to female and female to male, young and old, parents, friends, partners, and families of trans are all invited to attend.
TRANSGENERATIONS is the conference theme for 2012, and we will offer many new programs and workshops dealing with trans youth and trans seniors. Parents and partners are also encouraged to attend these important workshops and seminars.
And of course we'll have workshops with surgeons, doctors, therapists, voice specialists, makeup artists and many more. Just about every facet of transgender life will be included in these educational and entertaining workshops and seminars. For complete conference information, go to the conference website at: http://www.transeventsusa.org/empire/index.php. |
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Ulster County Adoption Group 6 - 7 PM First Wednesday of the month |
Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston, NY. Second Floor (room next to the Children’s Library). A monthly support group for parents who have adopted or who are in the process of adopting children. Provide a forum to discuss your challenges, concerns, joys and ideas with other adoptive parents. The group is run by adoptive parents for adoptive parents! All are welcome. If you would like more information or to ask any questions, please email Sheilah Davidson at sdavidson@hvc.rr.com or call at (845) 339-2824 |
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Performers and Artists
@Broadway Java Cafe
Mon - Fri 10 AM - 7 PM or Sat 11 AM -7 PM. |
Kingston’s only Alternative Café is looking for people who do comedy, magic, ventriloquism, or any performance art that will take our minds off of these bleak economic times. Also, we will host your works of art, we have tall wall space and a large window space available for sculptures. Ask for Lyn. |
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Men Living with HIV in the Hudson Valley |
Hudson Valley Positive seeks to create a community of informed, supportive, and interactive men living with HIV in the Hudson Valley. The number of people in the Hudson Valley living with HIV is significant yet it's not easy to meet and know one another. Benefit from the laughter, courage and wisdom of your peers who desire to seek out those with whom they share such a unique experience. Some major cities have more pronounced HIV+ communities, but for those of us not willing or able to commute, we must make our own. Feel free to invite others to join the group and to spread the word. The site is only visible to members and as we grow we will add events and gatherings. www.HudsonValleyPositive.org |
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Feminists Who Changed America |
The Pioneer Feminists Project is planning a revision of, or supplement to, Feminists Who Changed America, 1963-1975. If you are a feminist who was active before 1975 and missed inclusion in the first edition, here's a second chance. Contact the editor, Barbara Love (BJLove@msn.com) for a questionnaire to submit your biography. |
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On-Going Events |
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12-step Meetings in the Center
AA |
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 |
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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12-step Meetings in the Center
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous [SCA] |
“Experience, Strength and Hope.” Sexual Compulsives Anonymous [SCA] meets every Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. SCA is a 12–step recovery program that offers a speaker/qualification and discussion on the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month, and a Big Book topic discussion on the 2nd and 4th weeks. Open to any and all who have a desire to stop patterns of sexual compulsion and addiction. Begins January 27th. 2nd Floor Library. |
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| 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, contact us: |
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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 | |
Gay Night at Doubles II
4th Saturday of the month 7:00 PM |
29 Church St. Catskill, NY. 845.901.3879. For more info, www.doubles2.com. | |
Hudson Valley/Catskills Bisexual Brunch
2nd and 4th Sundays each month 11 AM - 1 PM
Central House
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Bring a brunch food to potluck and a $2 suggested donation.
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| Hudson Valley Out and About | Hudson Valley Out & About is a social activities group created to bring the Hudson Valley's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community & friends together to have fun. Activities include hiking, biking, dining, dancing... Membership is $25.00 a year. For more info: visit www.hvoutandabout.com, or join them on MeetUp. |
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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/ | |
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)
3rd Thursday 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 23rd anniversary in 2011, 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 Hudson Valley chapter of OLOC which meets on the Third Thursday 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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| 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. | |
PFLAG - Hudson Valley
Last Wednesday of the Month 7 - 9 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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PFLAG Orange County The Jewish Community Center |
A new PFLAG chapter has begun meeting in Orange County! Future meetings: For more information, contact: Anita Manley, (845) 564-6265 |
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The Rainbow Brunch
Sundays at |
All lesbian meet and greet weekly brunch. Womens Brunch draws singles and couples regularly from Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Columbia Counties. All ages welcome. We socialize, network, share information and enjoy each other's company. Come join us! Your table is waiting!. For more information check out their web site at www.orangecountyrainbowevents.com |
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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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Ulster County Adoption Group 6 - 7 PM First Wednesday of the month |
Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St., Kingston, NY. Second Floor (room next to the Children’s Library). If you would like more information or to ask any questions, please email Sheilah Davidson at sdavidson@hvc.rr.com or call at (845) 339-2824 |
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