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Arts for the Soul Presents A Weekend of Remembrance, Healing and Wholeness
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On the weekend of September 9-11, Arts for the Soul in collaboration with First United Methodist Church of Boulder is offering A Weekend of Remembrance, Healing, and Wholeness Upon the Tenth Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks. The weekend activities include Stories, Art, Meditation and more. For the full schedule please visit our calendar or for more info visit the First United Methodist Church web site.
Also, Ten Years Later: Reflections on 9/11 has been created and exhibited specifically for this weekend by artist Barbara Frey and friends, a group called "Uncommon Cloth." This exhibit expresses the intensity of emotion which remains in our personal and national psyches about the 9/11 attacks. Don't miss it!
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Share Your Story of 9/11 at Telling Our Stories: September 9
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On Friday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m., Telling Our Stories will feature a panel of speakers and will welcome others to speak during the open mic portion of the evening. The panel, which includes Out Boulder's Program Director Mauricio Shoup, is a segment of the the 9/11 series A Weekend of Remembrance, Healing and Wholeness at First United Methodist Church of Boulder. Mauricio was a United Airlines Flight Attendant who worked aboard flight 93 often, Sept 9th being the last time.
While the cumulative loss of life on 9/11 was staggering, it is when we tell and hear our individual stories that we truly begin to grasp the impact of the attacks. Joining other days which "live in infamy," the personal specifics of September 11, 2001 will remain starkly etched in the memories of everyone old enough to remember that day. This evening we hear and remember some of the nationally known stories and recount our own experiences through word, music and dance.
The panel will also feature guitarist Lynn Patrick whose CD On the Wind, was nominated Best Instrumental Album of the Year with the Indie Acoustic Project; Joe Agne, one of First UMC's pastors; Laura Melling, educator, dancer, choreographer, festival creator, and poet; and Jean Hodges, social activist and co-founder of the Boulder Valley Safe Schools Coalition, and an ensemble from Naropa University's BFA Program. |
Segregation, Racism and Homophobia in Boulder County: A Latino Perspective
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On September 13, a panel of diverse Latinos will share their experiences of being an ethnic minority. Out Boulder is partnering with PFLAG to sponsor this program. The evening will feature a panel of Boulder County Latinos: Nicole Garcia, Victor Galvan, and Mauricio Shoup; moderated by Daniel Escalante. This event is free and open to the public. It will take place at the Longmont Progressive Center, 723 Main Street, Longmont, CO. Please contact Jessy Perez for more information.
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SpeakingOUT Training: September 17
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Our next SpeakingOUT Training will take place on Saturday, September 17, 1-3 pm. SpeakingOUT is an all-volunteer LGBT and Allied educational speakers' bureau. SpeakingOUT conducts approximately 60 community speaking engagements annually in local middle school, high school, and college classrooms. SpeakingOUT also talks with business, organizations and community groups. By utilizing storytelling and personal connections, SpeakingOUT's mission is to cultivate awareness and understanding of LGBT lives and experiences. The SpeakingOUT Training will take place at: First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder. RSVP is not required. More info
To request a SpeakingOUT presentation, contact mshoup@outboulder.org. To become a SpeakingOUT volunteer, please complete a volunteer application here.
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New Dates for the Bonsai Class are Coming Soon
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The Bonsai class has been postponed, as suitable plants for training were not available. Please let us know if you would like to take part and we will let you know when the new dates have been established.
Our friend Andrew will share with us his love for Bonsai  and all he has learned in his self guided study of how to create these little beauties.
The cost for supplies for this class will be $40.00, this will provide you with everything you need to create your very own Bonsai.
Space is limited! To register, please email Mauricio at mshoup@outboulder.org.
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Dancin' Divas Summer Fun: September 9
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This month gets started with 45 minutes of pure country music from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Then, please join dance instructor Susie Pringle for some fabulously fun line dancing lessons, including the Waltz Across Texas & more. Join us at Avalon Dance Hall, 6185 Arapahoe Ave. The cost is $10.00 and a sliding scale is available.
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COMING OUT WEEK: Celebrating Queer Identities: Living Great, Being Terrific!: October 15
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On Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., the University of Colorado will host Celebrating Queer Identities: Living Great, Being Terrific! This event will be part of National Coming Out Week. Stay tuned for more details!
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Help Plan the Boulder MLK Day Celebration at a Community Cafe!
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Boulder's Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Planning Committee needs YOUR help. We are reaching out to all community members to give input and help us plan an event that will meet and exceed the goals of our group, as outlined in our mission statement:
The goal of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulder Celebration Planning Committee is to unite the local community in a celebration of inclusivity, diversity, and the living work of Dr. King. We recognize that this work is unfinished and requires communal action which we strive to encourage and facilitate through our celebration every year.
 To achieve this goal, we are hosting a Community Café (yes, there will be light snacks!) on Wednesday, September 14th at the City of Boulder West Community Center, 909 Arapahoe from 4:00- 6:30 p.m. We invite you to join us for a fun brainstorming session with directed questions and discussion. This event will be accessible and accommodations are available at request. This is a great way to meet other motivated people in our community and help make the 2012 MLK Celebration the best one yet! Please RSVP to Beth Van Dusen by 5pm on Friday, September 9. We look forward to seeing you!
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Reading to End Racism of Boulder
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It's not too late to sign up for the New Reader Orientation!
Empower yourself and others! Attend the next:
 NEW READER ORIENTATION
Wednesday, September 7
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
YWCA, Main Classroom
2222 14th Street in Boulder
You will learn how to lead age appropriate activities and discussions with students in grades K - 8. This session will prepare you to be an effective agent of change with young people in our community. Sharing your story and your talents can be a rich and rewarding experience that can effect powerful changes in your life.
Please RSVP to info@readingtoendracism.org.
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BVSD Invites Community Input in September Curricular Alignment Discussions
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The Boulder Valley School District invites all interested community members to play an important role in BVSD's alignment of its curriculum with the new Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) as adopted by the seven elected members of the Colorado State Board of Education in 2010. Under Colorado law and according to the Colorado Department of Education website, each Colorado local education agency, including BVSD, is required by state statute (CRS 22-7-1013) to review its standards in comparison with the CAS. Following this review, BVSD must revise its standards as necessary to ensure that district standards meet or exceed the CAS. To accomplish this, Colorado school districts may choose either to adopt the CAS verbatim or to revise their existing district standards.
BVSD has chosen the option of revising the curriculum to align with the CAS. The BVSD curriculum is contained in the district's Curriculum Essentials Document adopted by the Boulder Valley Board of Education in 2009. This document underpins the BVSD Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum for elementary and secondary education in the district's 55 schools. For nearly one year, district curriculum directors, under the oversight of BVSD's chief academic officer, have been working to initially revise the district's existing Curriculum Essentials Document. A list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and their answers can be found on the CDE website at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/UAS/Standards_FAQ.html.
Check out more information on their facebook page.
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Out Boulder September Happy Hour: September 21
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Save the date! This month's happy hour will be on September 21 at Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar, 1117 Pearl St, 5-7 p.m. Join us for our monthly gathering with phenomenal food, exotic drinks, lively conversation and lots laughter! If you are new to Boulder, this is your chance to start getting connected to the community. The evening doesn't end there, make a friend and make an whole night of it, join us for FLAME! at the Absinthe House. |
Sabroso y Saludable: September 17
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The Health Fair and Mexican Independence Day Celebration will take place 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Longmont YMCA, Lashley & 9th Avenue. Enjoy free food, massages, and giveaways! The day will feature folkloric dances, mariachis, free health screenings, and cooking demos. Contact Nick Robles at 303.413.7540 for more information. TASTY AND HEALTHY!
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Feedback Needed to Improve Your Pridefest Experience
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Thank you to everyone who participated in Boulder Pridefest this year! We would love your feedback by filing out our short survey to improve future Pridefests.
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Walk Across America for Equality's Upcoming Boulder Stop
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In mid-March, when Richard Noble announced he was walking across America to generate support for a federal American Equality Bill, many LGBTs found it difficult to believe he'd actually go through with it. "It is the mission of my civil rights walk across America over the next 18 months to pass as many city resolutions to support finding federal sponsorship of the bill," Richard said at the time. He started with a Resolution from the city of West Hollywood and he got a certificate of recognition from California Sen. Mark Leno's office.
But mostly, Richard has raised awareness among the people he's met in his difficult travels - at one point he got sick and found someone to take him in through his Facebook page. Richard is currently in hiking through Rocky Mountain National Park on his way to Boulder! If you would be able to offer housing to Richard when he passes through please contact him via his facebook page. You can also read his blog here.
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Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence October Training
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Use your talents to work for peace, and support the empowerment of survivors and children! Share your experience and learn new skills. In our 42-hour Paraprofessional Training, you will learn about the dynamics of abuse, how to provide support in an empowering and non-judgmental way, and how to use your time to advance positive social change...and you will be changed in the process! Become a part of the solution as we work together to end all forms of violence. The first training is October 8 and you can apply through October 5. There is a required $23 fee for a background check and optional donation of $0-$25.
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Project Visibility: September 12
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The free workshop is designed for professional service care providers as well as friends and family of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders who may need long-term care. The Project Visibility training is comprised of a short award-winning video that showcases the strengths and needs of area lesbian, gay and transgender elders; a power point presentation; and discussion. All participants receive a manual with the simple and necessary changes needed to communicate that the services/agency is a friendly and safe one. Presented byAndrea Davis, Project Visibility Trainer, Boulder County Aging Services Division. To register, contact adavis@bouldercounty.org or call 303-441-3583 no later than Friday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m. Check out Project Visibility's site for more information.
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LGBTQ & Allied Coffee Social: September 13
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Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend! This is a once weekly, drop-in atmosphere. Please purchase a drink or snack and head into the conference room. A Lambda Center representative will be there to greet you! The Coffee Social will take place at Dazbog Coffee Store, 1427 N. Denver Ave. in Loveland, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Contact Lindsay with questions at
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Wednesday, September 14 8 am: Gather at the Bandshell in Central Park for coffee and snacks
8:00-8:30 am: Dance rehearsal with Alchemy of Movement
8:25 am: Pre-made signs handed out 8:30 am: Flash Mob arranged up and down both sides of Broadway and east on Canyon and dancers move to their spot 8:50 am: Signs held up for 10 minutes 9:00 am: We disperse Aftercare: We need volunteers to help return signs to the Bandshell and clear the area of any litter. 
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Some of the events, views and opinions expressed in the eNewsletter are solely those of their authors and/or organizations, and do not necessarily reflect an endorsement by Out Boulder. We encourage you to contact the event sponsor for more information.
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