February 21, 2012 OUTreach News!
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Thank you for being a friend of OUTreach! Read on to learn what's new, ways to join in the fun, and upcoming events!
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| Wednesday and Thursday OUTreach
3:00-7:30 for ages 14-23
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We will be open for pool, foosball, ping pong, for use of the cyber center, resource library, movies...PLUS these fun, optional activities:
Homework and Resume Help 3:00-4:00
Bring a problem, or solve a problem! Plus, more homework resources in the cyber-center and special resume and job training information.
Regional GSA Meeting
4:00-5:00
Out topic this month: GLSEN Safe Space School kits! Plus support and practical advice from peers about creating logos and posters (go, Weber High!), designing special events, writing by-laws and mission statements, and supporting your advisor. Plus, we'll brainstorm GSA workshops for the Youth Summit. Bring a friend, make a friend, February 22!
 Dr. Ambrose is a family therapy specialist, and she is volunteering to work with youth, parents, or families. Look for her each Wednesday!
Teen Health and Leadership Class
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30. It's not too late to join!
Homeless Youth Culture: What's a Dog? What's a Frill?
Cai will tell us - 6:00!
Potato Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches! Yum!
Movie of the week: MILK!
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Save the date! July 27 & 28
OUTREACH LGBT and Allies Youth Summit
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OUTreach is excited to announce the first annual Youth Summit to be held at Weber State University, July 27 & 28! OUTreach youth are planning fun and educational workshops and talks on topics important to LGBT and allied youth and the adults who support them. Save the date - you won't want to miss this huge event!
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We need you!
| |  Have a skill, an interesting life story, a great job (or a crummy, but unusual job?)...maybe something you could teach?
OUTreach is always looking for fun, interesting people with something to share. Join us just for an hour - but leave a few minutes for questions! We'll even give you a special rainbow bracelet to show your friends. And we promise - you won't be sure who learned more...the youth...or YOU! |
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Hey...where's the OUTreach website?
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and should be back online this week! Look for timely information about OUTreach programming, helpful links and resources, plus original youth content! In a few days, log on to: ogdenoutreach.org |
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Free classes for OUTreach youth and adults!
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Our friends at Bright Blessings are offering FREE classes in beginning belly dancing on Saturdays at 4:00.
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 Yoga classes are held Thursdays (6:00 and 7:30) and Sundays (10:00 and 11:30) and are FREE for the first 5 OUTreach youth and adults that reserve through the Bright Blessings facebook page.
Want to try kung fu? Get a special half price rate on classes on Fridays, $10 for a two hour class, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bright Blessings is located at 107 25th Street in Ogden. Just say you are with OUTreach, and have fun!
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Upcoming Events - mark your calendar!
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February 22
Regional GSA Meeting 4:00-5:00
Topic: Safer Schools -
Does your school have a GLSEN Safe Space Kit?
Teen Health and Leadership Class 4:30-5:30
Cai Noble, Operation Shine America Workshop: Homeless Youth Culture
6:00-7:30 "What's a frill"?
Plus: Homework and resume help, Dr. Ambrose, and art with Hillary!
February 23
OUTreach open for youth, 3:00-7:30
Job skills workshop, homework help, movies, pool, ping pong, xbox, foosball, and DINNER!
February 29
4:00 Spirituality with Maureen
4:30-5:30 Teen Health and Leadership Class 6:00 Lynette Sieger, of the NYU Global Justice program and United Nations.
Lynette is the author of several chapters of the Encyclopedia of Justice, and our special guest!
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