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We hope you are having a great week and will come out and join us at these great events!
eNews Staff
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. |
Equality Night at Light Opera Oklahoma
Friday June 11th
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Join OkEq For a night of fun and entertainment at the PAC with the Light Opera of Oklahoma by seeing either show playing. Purchase tickets http://www.lightoperaok.org/buy_tickets.php |
Sisters In Song Presents
From Westminster To Broadway
Songs of Celebration
Saturday June 12th: 7pm | |
Join the Sisters In Song as they celebrate music from the halls of Westminster to the stages of Broadway. The show will be held at in the fellowship hall of Fellowship Congregation Church located at 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Admission is $10 and children are free, reception following performance. For more information visit www.sistersinsong.us or email info@daao.us |
| Thank you for the Tulsa Pride 2010 | The Board of Directors and Advisors of Oklahomans for Equality expresses our appreciation to the Sponsors, Vendors, Entertainers and Attendees of the Tulsa Pride 2010 Festival and Parade.Without their support and participation the greatest LGBT community's annual celebration would never happen.
OkEq President Toby Jenkins also offers a special thank you to Pride Director Derrick Baptist and the Pride Team for their dedication and service to the Tulsa Gay community. Please express your support and encouragement to this superbly talented Pride Crew.
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| 2010 Census Partner Appreciation Award
|  Oklahomans for Equality will be the recipient of a 2010 Census Partner Appreciation Award in recognition of our contributions to the success of the 2010 Census.
Dr. Robert M. Groves, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, will recognize and acknowledge OkEq's support of the 2010 Census. The 2010 Census Partner Appreciation Event is scheduled for Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 Lincoln Blvd in Oklahoma City.
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| Pride Night at the WNBA Saturday June 19th: 7 pm
|  Join Oklahomans for Equality for Tulsa Pride Night at the WNBA Saturday June 19th 7 pm. Come out and support the Tulsa Shock at the BOK Arena and show your Pride. Special offer! You can get 1 Tulsa Shock Ticket and a 2010 Pride t-shirt for $20. Drop by the Dennis R Neill Equality Center to purchase your ticket and t-shirt combo!
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| OkEq Night at the Philbrook Museum of Art Tuesday, June 22nd: 6pm to 8pm
| Join Oklahomans for Equality for an evening at the Philbrook on Tuesday June 22nd from 6pm to 8pm. The Philbrook Museum of Art invites the members of OkEq for an invitation only visit to see the Egyptian Treasures Exhibit. This event is free admission and a special discount membership to the Philbrook will be offered to all those in attendance. For more information about the Philbrook please visit http://www.philbrook.org
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| Thank you for the MOREcolor 2010 Pride Art Show
| The Board of Directors and Advisors of Oklahomans for Equality expresses our deep gratitude to the artists and patrons of the MORE color 2010 Pride Art Show. Your generosity and incredible creativity brought culture and artistic expression to a new level at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We would like to thank our Pride Art Show Committee and the Chairs Allie Jensen and Michael Christopher for their dedication and vision for Oklahomans for Equality. President Toby Jenkins also offers a special thank you to Tim Williams Catering for his generous Catering donation to the Pride Art Show.
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OkEq and Family & Children's Services present
Within Our ReachJune 24th - July 29th: 6-8:30pm |
 FREE WORKSHOP. FREE DINNER.
FREE CHILDCARE.
This fun, educational relationship enhancement workshop helps couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships.
Couples will learn how to: - Communicate effectively
- Work as a team to solve problems manage conflicts without damaging closeness
- Preserve and enhance love, commitment, and friendship.
Classes will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103)
Within Our Reach is a six-week relationship workshop designed to showcase industry-leading, innovative relationship strengthening strategies.
The Within Our Reach workshop schedule includes: Introduction and Maintaining Fun & Friendship June 24 Communication Danger Signs July 1 Stress Management and Hidden Issues July 8 Team Problem Solving and Forgiveness July 15 Expectations and Personal Road Maps July 22 Loving With Style and Commitment July 29
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Debby at debby@okeg.org. These services are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or religion. Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance Grant: 90FR0007. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. |
OPHA MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
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The Oklahoma Pagan/Heathen Alliance (OPHA) invites you to the midsummer festival. Saturday June 19th and Sunday June 20th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Celebrate summer with a multitude of exotic and rare vendors. Don't miss out on a summer reading, along with drumming, belly dancing, and great food. Many fine seminars covering aspects of paganism and the pagan lifestyle will be featured. (Admission is free) . |
| Body Electric for Men June 26th & 27th
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A full two day workshop at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Men will explore their erotic potential through the mind, the body, and the heart using conscious breath, movement, process work and massage. The workshop focuses on the entire body and is conducted in a setting that is playful and safe. For more information contact André Martin (918) 406.4659 or tulsaBE@aol.com. |
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OkEq Board of Directors and Advisors meeting
is June 17th
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 | | Runaway 5K in Memory of Bart Betow - June 12th! |
Everyone can participate!!
5K Run/Walk - 1 Mile Fun Run
Family Discounts!
For more info visit www.yst.org.
Questions... contact Liz Cramton, 918.382.4402 or lcramton@yst.org.
Click here to register!
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 | Original Works
by Neil Cluck. | |
Neil Cluck's work is all about areas of color representing the natural
world, with consideration to hues covering the line or shape; it
extracts the babble of nature from the essence of detail. Neil's art
will be on display through June.
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| Grieving Well |
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Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death
2nd and 4th Mondays
6pm to 7:30 pm by
Denise Hunter
with Sojourn Care Hospice |
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Health Clinic for the uninsured
is open every Thursday from 6-9pm
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Live Free!
Coming Out
Workshop
Tuesdays, 7 pm.
ComingOut@OKEq.org
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| SAGE
(Service & Advocacy
For Gay Elders)
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Every Tuesday
11am to 2pm
"drop in throughout
the day"
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MISSION:
Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq)
seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)
individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs,
alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
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