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Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. |
| EATING OUT FOR EQUALITY Monday, July 26th 5pm to 9 pm
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 Yokozuna
309 E. 2nd Street
508-7676
www.yokozunatulsa.com
Join "family" and friends at Yokozuna for a great meal while supporting OkEq.
Oklahomans for Equality will receive 25% of the proceeds! Yokozuna is an Asian restaurant and sushi
bar located in the heart of downtown Tulsa's historic Blue Dome District. |
| Feast With Friends Saturday, July 24th:
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 "Feast with FriendsŪ" is an at-home fundraiser where individuals and groups host dinner parties in their homes, workplaces and faith communities on Saturday evening, July 24. In exchange, their guests make a donation to Tulsa CARES whose mission is "Delivering social services to people affected by HIV/AIDS" in northeastern Oklahoma. After dinner, all hosts and their guests are invited to the fabulous "Dessert Extravaganza" from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Central Community Center, 1028 E. Sixth St. Non-alcoholic beverages and dessert are provided to guests. Those not attending a dinner may participate in the dessert event for a $10 donation at the door.
If you would like to host a party, please contact Ally McGinnis,
resource development coordinator, by phone 918.834.4194 (ext. 18), or
by email- allym@tulsacares.org. |
Rise Up Singing
Sunday, July 25th: 7pm |
 "Rise Up Singing!" is a cross-cultural, interdenominational event designed to bring people of all backgrounds together held at Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120. The evening's playlist will be led by singers who love the music of our shared roots. The difference is that everyone will be singing together from the classic American songbook. Imagine an evening with the Weavers, Woody Guthrie, the Carter Family, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and the hundred nameless originators of America's folksong legacy. for more information contact marboofitz@bnaiemunah.com or graskin@bnaiemunah.com or visit www.tulsagogue.com |
| 30% SALE
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 Doug Hartson, director of merchandising for the Pride Store at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center invites you to our Christmas in July Sale. All holiday items are
30% off so drop by and purchase your rainbow holiday items. The Pride Store also has a good assortment of cards, gifts for your pets, jewelry and pride clothing.
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| Spectrum Knits: 1st and 3rd Mondays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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 Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. From young to mature, gay and straight and all of those in between, beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Sara Fitzgerald facilitator.
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Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections
| The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 30th, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Presently, eight Board of Director spaces are up for election.
Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways:
- Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by August 1st) OR
- By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by September 15th)
At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Eight directors will be elected. Please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.orgfor an application and to interview with the Board of Development and Governance Committee if you desire to be nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee.
Requirements and Expectations of a Director: Be a current OkEq Member Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) Serve a two year term
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The Equality Business Alliance
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The Equality Business Association (EBA) is now accepting applications for membership. As a member of the EBA you will have your business listed in the EBA Directory that will be viewable to all who visit the EBA web site. This directory will provide our community with a list of businesses and services to patronize that support our community.
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Cooling Station
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The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has been designated as a cooling station in coordination with the City of Tulsa and Tulsa County Health Department. Due to the higher than expected temperatures citizens of Tulsa County who do not have air conditioning will need designated areas to get out of the heat. Your community center is now open and serving your Tulsa neighbors. The Center is open from 10 am to 9 pm as a cooling station.
If you would like to volunteer to help cover the additional hours the Equality Center will be open or donate a bag of ice so we can provide ice water free of charge to our guests please contact Lucas.Green@okeq.org |
Summer Programs at the
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center | Bereavment Support program 2nd & 4th Monday 6 pm
Facilitator Mary Bundy
Power walking group Monday & Wednesday 5:30 pm
Coach Denise Polonchac
5 Languages of Love Tuesday 6:30 pm
Facilitator Kim Stevens
Coming Out Workshop Tuesday 7pm
Facilitators Shelly McGoffin & Steven Hall
SAGE program for LGBT seniors Tuesday 11 am to 2 pm
Canasta in the Sue Welch Great Hall Tuesday 2 pm
Transgender Outreach Program Wednesday 7:30 pm
Director Laura Arrowsmith
Summer Boot Camp Wednesday 6:30 pm
Instructor Brad Sullivan
Summer Line Dancing Classes Thursday 7:30 pm
Instructor Boyd Dodson
Within Our Reach relationship enrichment workshop for couples Thursday 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Movie Night at the Center Friday 7pm
Wii Rock Band for Young Adults Saturday 7:30 pm
Game Night Saturday 7 pm
Knitting Spectrum 1st & 2nd Monday 6:30 pm
Facilitator Sara Fitzgerald
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The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local
artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in
Downtown Tulsa), will feature Verisimilitude - New Paintings by Michael
Christopher.
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OkEq Board
of Directors and Advisors meeting is
Thurs. Aug. 19th, 7pm
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| OkEq is looking for Oklahoma couples who wed in California while that state was issuing
marriage licenses to same gender couples. Please contact toby.jenkins@okeq.org
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OkEq is looking for LGBT veterans of the US Armed Services. We want your picture of you in uniform for display on our Wall of Honor in the LGBT Veterans Memorial Billiard Lobby at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please contact toby.jenkins@okeq.org
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| | Grieving Well | |
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
Mary Bundy with Sojourn Care Hospice |
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Live Free!
Coming Out
Workshop
Tuesdays, 7 pm.
ComingOut@OKEq.org
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Health Clinic
for the uninsured
is open every
Thursday from 6-8pm
[Closed July 22nd]
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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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 | | Tulsa Pride 2010 T-Shirts |
Tulsa Pride is a memory, but you can still purchase a Tulsa Pride 2010
t-shirt to show your pride! Stop by the Dennis R Neill Equality
Center Pride Store to purchase your t-shirt for $10.00!
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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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