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Greetings!
Planned by a passionate group of transgender and allied community volunteers representing many non-profits, schools and universities and community groups,Transgender Awareness Week is a diverse series of educational and informational events by and for the transgender community and their allies in Boulder County and surrounding communities.
The lead organization for Transgender Awareness Week is Out Boulder (www.outboulder.org), Boulder County's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Community Center since 1994.Transgender is defined as a person whose sex, gender identity, or gender expression differs from the sex assigned to them at birth. While an exact number is not known, it is widely accepted that 1% of the general population is transgender.
"Much (mis)information about transgender people is from sensationalized TV shows and news stories about hate crimes and violence against transgender people. The truth is that despite significant societal stigmatization and challenges, most transgender thrive and are positive, contributing members of Boulder County," offered Cathy Busha, Co-Executive Director of Out Boulder.
"We want to provide opportunities for the community to unlearn myths and engage meaningfully and directly with transgender people and their families, said David Ensign, Out Boulder Board President. "Transgender Awareness Week also provides an opportunity for the LGB part of our community to get to know more about the "T." Finally, we also want to provide opportunities for transgender people, their families and allies to connect with one another for fun social opportunities, information-sharing and support."
Of special note is that several of the events during Trans Awareness Week are being held at and/or sponsored by churches and faith communities.
"Many people assume that all places of worship are anti-LGBT. As demonstrated by First United Methodist Church of Boulder, First Congregational United Church of Christ of Longmont, Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Lafayette, and Light of Christ Ecumenical Catholic Community in Longmont, there are actually many open, affirming and welcoming congregations," shared Aicila Lewis, Co-Executive Director of Out Boulder. "In fact, many of these institutions believe that to affirm and advocate for marginalized people is central to their work."
During Trans Awareness Week, the Out Boulder Pride House (2132 14th St, Boulder) will serve as "Trans Central Station" - a hub of information, resources and volunteers. Trans-identified and allied volunteers will be available to answer questions. During our open hours (Monday-Thursday from 11:00am to 3:00pm) we will have art on the walls, as well as a clothing exchange at the Pride House - please feel free to drop off clothing in good condition that you no longer wear, and pick up clothes that you'd like to take - free!. All clothes remaining at the Pride House at the end of the week will be donated to Carriage House. People can also drop by to share their Trans "Leads and Needs" on a community board for resources and referrals for the trans community. All information collected will be compiled and emailed back out to the community.
Out Boulder thanks The Open Door Fund for their generous support of Transgender Awareness Week.
Thanks!
The Out Boulder Team |
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| Join us for a show by Namoli Brennet - a poetic, genre-busting folk singer from Tucson, AZ! Thursday, November 11 from 7 to 9pm |
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 Please join Out Boulder and the Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship as we welcome nationally-touring trans artist, Namoli Brennet, to Boulder County for the first time! Thursday, November 11 from 7 to 9pm at the BVUUF (1241 Ceres Drive, Lafayette, CO). Namoli and her music were recently featured in the film,"Out in the Silence." She has played at Pride Festivals all over the US. A $5 to $10 donation for the artist is requested - no one will be turned away.
When she first walks on the stage, transgender singer-songwriter Namoli Brennet may have a quiet and unassuming presence but her intense and haunting voice quickly fills the room with as much emotion as it can contain. Described by many as an inspiration, she has been touring all corners of the country since 2002, sharing her gift with a devoted fan base while putting over 250,000 miles on her trusty Volvo wagon. She's played over a thousand shows and almost as many instruments citing guitar, piano, mandolin, harmonica, bass, drums and flute among her most well-honed. Her albums have been described as breathtaking and incredible and are a well-crafted journey through achingly real and heartfelt experiences. Her technique draws on a wide range of influences, everyone from Shawn Colvin and Jonatha Brooke to Patty Griffin and Joni Mitchell. Please help support LGBTQ arts and social programs in Boulder County!
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An Evening of Transgender-Themed Films including "Red Without Blue" and
"Faces and Facets of Transgender Experience"
Friday, November 19th in Longmont
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 Please join us on Friday, November 19th in the evening at the First Congregational United Church of Christ as Out Boulder, the Light of Christ Ecumenical Catholic Community and the UCC co-sponsor a Potluck and Evenings of Transgender-themed films.
Please arrive promptly at 6pm for the potluck. We will first watch the new version of "Project Visibility" a film by Boulder County Aging Serves that explores aging for the LGBT Community. The new version includes a Trans story. Next, we will watch "Faces and Facets of the Transgender Experience" - a film by PFLAG Boulder County that features 18 Boulder/Denver-area families sharing their stories. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
The evening concludes with a screening of "Red Without Blue" (begins at 7:45pm). RED WITHOUT BLUE is an artistic and groundbreaking portrayal of gender, identity, and the unswerving bond of twinship despite transformation. An honest portrayal of a family in turmoil, RWB follows a pair of identical twins as one transitions from male to female, while the other twin is gay. Captured over a period of three years, the film documents the twins and their parents, examining the struggle to redefine their family.
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Trans Social with Free Dinner at Out Boulder's Pride House - Sunday, November 14th from 5 to 7pm - RSVP Required.
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Please join us for a Free Dinner (generously provided by Pasta Jay's) and Social - Sunday, November 14th 5:00 to 7:00pm at Out Boulder's Pride House - 2132 14th St, Boulder for transgender people and their family members, significant others and allies. This gathering is for folks at every stage of transition or not transitioning at all, and especially open as a safe space for folks who are going out for the first time in their affirmed gender.
Limited to the first 25 people who RSVP to cbusha@outboulder.org. You must RSVP by Friday, November 12th. If you RSVP and do not attend, we request a $5 cancellation fee. The gathering is being hosted by Kyle.
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A free Screening of "Faces and Facets of Transgender Experience" followed by a reception and "Ask a Trans-person Anything" Panel
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Screening of "Faces and Facets of Transgender Experience" - Tuesday, November 16 at 6:00pm at CU Boulder's Center for Community, Room N320 (3rd Floor)
Please join us for a special, free CU screening of this new film by Boulder County PFLAG that features eighteen people for the Boulder/Denver region and their families as they share touching stories about the journey from despair to loss to the joy of being the gender they were meant to be. From 6:30 to 7pm, there is a free reception. The Center for Community is located near the intersection of Broadway and Regent Drive in Boulder. The address is 2249 Willard Loop Drive, Boulder, CO 80310. Turning east off of Broadway, the Center for Community is the second building on the left. Metered parking is available on the west side of the building at all times. Parking is free across the street after 5pm, in the large parking lot. Please read parking lot signs for details.
Ask a Trans-Person Anything Panel - Tuesday, November 16at 7:00pm at CU Boulder's Center for Community, Room N320 (3rd Floor)
Ask anything to a panel of diverse, trans-identified individuals. Questions may include: What's the difference between how you identify and who you love? Do you miss anything about being your 'former' gender? What's been the most difficult part of your 'new' gender? What's been the best part? If your partner is trans, are you straight, or gay, or what? And ask anything else you've always wanted to ask, but haven't had the chance. Free and open to everyone - members of the LGB and Allied communities are particularly encouraged to attend. See above for directions and parking information. Free!
Co-sponsored by CU's GLBT Resource Center, Center for Multicultural Affairs and Out Boulder.
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Trans Day of Remembrance - November 20th
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Please join and support Transgender people and our allies at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden, Colorado on Saturday, November 20th from 7-9pm for Transgender Day of Remembrance - a national movement to bring awareness to and stop the violence against transgender people. Join us in remembering those who our communities have lost and join us in creating a new, emancipated future for all. More details at The Gender Identity Center of Colorado's website....
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A Survey for Longmont-area Residents
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What's getting better in Longmont? What's getting worse? And where should Longmont Community Foundation be focusing its attention and resources to make a difference? We're doing some strategic planning and we need your help. Please complete our brief survey (Really - just three questions and a comment field!) to guide our thinking. Please submit your response by 11/19/10. If you think LGBT and Diversity issues are important, please be sure to write those in!As a special incentive...For those who wish to provide a name and email we will enter your name in a drawing for one of 5 gift certificates to a local coffee establishment.Take the Survey
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Trans and Allied Happy Hour - Wednesday, November 17th - 5 to 7pm at Hapa Sushi on Pearl
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Please join Out Boulder at our monthly social  gathering at Hapa Sushi (1117 Pearl) for a special Transgender Awareness Week Happy Hour from 5 to 7pm. Everyone - transgender people and their friends, family and allies - is encouraged to attend. Hapa Sushi provides free appetizers and drink specials. Look for us in the back room of Hapa Sushi!
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Transgender Remembrance Display at CU Boulder - the Norlin Quad
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On Wednesday November 17and Thursday, November 18 from 10:00am to 3:00pm each day, there will be a display of transgender people we have lost to violence. Norlin Quad is located in the middle of campus, in front of Norlin Library. (See map for details - www.colorado.edu/campusmap) Metered parking is located on University Ave, on the east side of Broadway in Boulder.Walk southeast from University to reach Norlin Quad.
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Longmont LGBTQ and Allied Potluck Group
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The next LGBTQ and Allied potluck will be held on Sunday, November 14th. As usual, it will be at the UCC Church at 8th and Francis in Longmont at 5:30 pm.
Please try to make it as this will be our Holiday Potluck. We will not have a December Potluck with all the holiday activities going on - then we'll start out the New Year with a January Potluck. Everyone is welcome! You don't have to live in Longmont to attend. To sign up for the Longmont Potluck listserve... |
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Transgender Awareness Week Concluding Potluck and Celebration! Sunday, November 21 from 5 to 6:30pm at FUMC in Boulder
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at First United Methodist Church in Boulder - 1421 Spruce St - just a few doors down from Out Boulder's Pride House...
Please bring a dish to share as we celebrate and conclude our first Transgender Awareness Week in Boulder County, and begin plans for next year's Trans Awareness Week and the time in between. Everyone - transgender people and their allies, friends, family and significant others - is welcome to attend!
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Gender Identity a Protected Class in Boulder City
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Did you know that On February 1, 2000 , the Boulder City Council unanimously voted to add gender variance to the forms of discrimination prohibited under the local human rights ordinance?
For more information about Boulder's human rights ordinance or the provisions related to gender variance, contact the Office of Human Rights at (303) 441-3141. To read the ordinance...
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Jean Dubofsky to Speak Tuesday, December 14
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On December 14th, Jean Dubofsky will be featured as part of the Boulder History Museum's Boulder Conversations with Extraordinary People. Jean Dubofsky served as lead counsel for the successful constitutional challenge to Amendment 2. She is a Boulder Attorney and first female Colorado Supreme Court Judge.
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Some of the events, views and opinions expressed in the elert are solely those of their authors and/or organizations, and do not necessarily reflect an endorsement by Boulder Pride. We encourage you to contact the event sponsor for more information.
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