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A note from Out Boulder's Executive Director,
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I love fall. Growing up in New England, it was almost a magical time. The countryside would bloom with color that rivaled spring-time flowering. And you could get fresh apple cider and maple syrup at small road side stands that appeared from nowhere. While spring is traditionally the season of new beginnings, something about fall is always very full of hope for me. Working with the Out Boulder team and seeing all of the wonderful things that are happening, including the National Coming Out week and the Transgender Health Symposium, is inspiring.
This Friday marks the 12th annual Celebrate Bisexual Awareness Day. Started in 1999, the day has grown from a small observance to a worldwide experience. In Boulder, CU will be hosting an Alice in Wonderland inspired Mad Tea-Party. A recent study published by the New York Times acknowledged that bisexual men do indeed exist and a study published earlier this year by the San Francisco Human Relations Commission highlighted the impact of Bi Invisibility.
So if you can, stop by the CU celebration, or the Out Boulder Hapa Happy Hour tonight, and celebrate the many manifestations of the LGBT community in Boulder County.
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Walk Across America Luncheon - September 24
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At 1pm, join Richard Noble during his Walk Across America for Equality, Congressman Jared Polis, and Mayor Susan Osborne at the Walk Across America Luncheon at Shug's, 2017 13th Street. The luncheon will rev up support for the American Equality Bill (AEB). RSVP by Thursday to info@outboulder.org.Visit the AEB Project - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Civil Rights Now on Facebook. |
Out Boulder September Happy Hour: September 21
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 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 a whole night of it, and join us for FLAME! at the Absinthe House, 1109 Walnut Street.
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Art Sale and Back to School BBQ! - September 24
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Volunteers are needed for BOLD's Back to School event on Saturday September 24, 3-9pm, for all or part of the time. BOLD is Boulder Out Leadership Development for LGBT Youth. Five adult volunteers are needed to monitor the safety of the space and a few volunteers are needed for setup/cleanup (along with the youth who will be primarily manning these duties). Please contact b. mann if you would like to help! And if you are a LGBT or youth ally and are interested in BOLD's opportunities for leadership, social justice education and advocacy, volunteerism, social events, and special projects, please join us for the BBQ on September 24, 4-8 p.m.! As part of the BBQ, there will be an art sale from the youth who are part of BOLD, 4-5 p.m. So come check out the art (such as the one below) and support BOLD!  | This painting will be sale for $25 at the BOLD
Art Sale on Saturday, 4-5 p.m. |
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September 23 is National Bisexuality Day, so go be a bi-friend
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September 23 is National Bisexuality Day. It's not something you're going to see on the nightly news, and it's not something you're going to notice too much in the mainstream world, but it's nice to be aware of it just in case a bisexual comes out to you.
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2011 Local Legends Gala - BCAP Annual Dinner
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Please join us in support of our ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. BCAP's most important fundraiser of the year, the Local Legends Gala, takes place on Sunday, September 25 at the St. Julien Hotel & Spa 900 Walnut St. in downtown Boulder. We'll be recognizing this year's "Local Legends" honorees as well as our special guest speaker, Ed Wolf. An educator, trainer, writer and storyteller. Ed Wolf has been working continuously in the HIV/AIDS epidemic since 1983, and was featured prominently in the award-winning documentary "We Were Here." And of course, once again, we'll be featuring the culinary creations of some of
Boulder's finest chefs and restaurants. Our Gala will be hosted this year by Chris Parente, feature reporter and anchor at KWGN-CW2 and host of Colorado's "Everyday" Show. Tickets are $95 Per Person (Space is limited, advance ticket purchases required). New this year! Purchase tickets online at www.bcap.org or call 303-444-6121. More info. |
IRS Publishes Q&A Guidance for Same-sex Couples
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 Last week the IRS published Question and Answer guidance for same-sex couples and registered domestic partners residing in states with community property laws. The Q&A provides taxpayers with plain language information on current IRS policies regarding same sex couples and registered domestic partners, such as how a registered domestic partner can claim head of household filing status on a tax return and to claim a registered domestic partner as a dependent for purposes of the dependency deduction and the exclusion for medical expense reimbursement. The guidance also discusses adoption tax credits for registered domestic partners. Read more at hrcbackstory.com.
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Register Now for Celebrating Queer Identities! |
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Oct 15
Cu Campus
Details and registration information here! |
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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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