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Celebrating with First United Methodist Church
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In 1997, Boulder's First United Methodist Church, (FUMC), a courageous faith community dedicated to diversity, inclusiveness, social justice, spiritual nourishment and healthy communities became an LGBTQA welcoming and affirming congregation.
We at Out Boulder, are honored to join them in celebrating the anniversary of this joyous occasion. Moves like the one on the part of the congregation and leadership of FUMC are effective and positive ones on our journey to equality, respect and well-being for the people of Boulder County and beyond.
To mark this occasion, Out Boulder will be presenting a gift to the FUMC congregation during the morning service on Sunday, March 4th, as a token of our appreciation for the support that FUMC consistently provides to Out Boulder, and LGBTQ people in Boulder and world wide with the stance they have chosen to make.
We invite you to come and be with us on this occasion and celebrate with us a truly special occasion.
In solidarity,
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Open Door Fund
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The Open Door Fund (ODF) has been supporting Boulder County's LGBT community since 1996, funding numerous programs that serve our needs and interests. In 2011 alone, ten non-profit organizations, including Out Boulder, shared $40,000 in distributions from ODF. The recipients were themselves diverse; ODF grants promoted the arts, healthcare, services for LGBT homeless and youth, and other projects throughout the county. The fund is dedicated to raising money and providing financial assistance for LGBT programs and is a permanent endowment of the Community Foundation of Boulder County.
On April 28, 2012, ODF will host its annual fundraising dinner at the St Julien Hotel. We are thrilled to have as this year's guest speaker,  Eliza Byard, executive director of GLSEN (Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network).Byard is one of the most visibleand outspoken leaders in the LGBT civil rightsmovement. She recently appeared on AC360 with Anderson Cooper,advocating for legislation to create safer schools and also has spoken on The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News and 60 Minutes. Her blog is often featured onthe Huffington Post. Byard will speak about the historic victories of the pastand how they have shaped the current undertakings of the LGBT movement. She is one of the most respected and effective voices for change in progressivesocial politics today and the Open Door Fund is honored to have her appear atthis year's dinner. Please follow the link to register for the annual dinner.
Members of the Open Door Fund Advisory Committee will partner with Out Boulder for Happy Hour on February 28 at Martini's Bistro, 543 Terry St. in Longmont, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please join us to learn more about our grant program and to share with us your goals for the LGBT community.
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Out Boulder Big Hearts Award:
Seeking Nominations
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The Big Hearts Award was first given to Jean and Jack Hodges as recognition of their years of service in the LGBT community of Boulder. Recipients include Dave Ensign, Bob Morehouse, and Glenda Russell.
The award is to celebrate a member of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, and allied communities who has contributed to the community in a significant fashion.
If you know someone who should be our 2012 Big Heart, please fill out the Big Hearts Nomination Form and return it to Aicila Lewis by March 20. The Big Hearts Award will be presented at our annual Garden Party on May 20.
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BOLD's Youth Film Project Premiere @ Queer Realities - Feb. 24
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Join Out Boulder and Bent Lens Cinema for BOLD's Youth Film Project Premiere this Friday! Here's a sneak peak of the youth films that will be premiered:
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SPEAKING OUT TRAINING DATE! - Mar. 18
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With all the votes counted, and accounting for some scheduling issues, we have now selected our training date, Sunday, March 18th, from 10 AM to 3:00 PM, location TBD. There will be another date coming up so don't worry if you can't make this one. We want this bureau to have the widest range of rich stories to share with our community and this means we want you!
We hope to see you at this training, please RSVP at your earliest convenience to Mauricio by clicking here.
If you have any questions or concerns, do please also email those to Mauricio by clicking on the RSVP link above.
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Knitting Man: A Gay Man's Knitting Group -
Feb. 25, 1-3pm
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Knitting Man is Boulder's new gay men's knitting group. All knitting levels are welcome. A teacher will be on hand with yarn and needles to help you get started. Just bring $5 to cover the cost of supplies. (Please don't let money be the reason you don't make it to knit with us, click here if you have questions)
If you're an experienced knitter bring your project and join us for an afternoon of good company and the magic of knitting!
More info.
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Out Boulder Social Gathering at Shine - Mar. 7
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 This social gathering will be an opportunity to experience the delightful environment of Boulder's newest hot spot - Shine!
Gather in their lounge and meet and mingle with the folks behind HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, which will soon be  offering a grief services support group for the LGBT community.
A $5 donation is suggested, but no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. For more information, check out the Facebook page.
Hope to see you there on March 7, 5-7pm!
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Out Boulder Health and Wellness Presents: Rasa Yoga - Starting Sat., March 3
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Join Out Boulder's Health and Wellness Program for our new weekly Yoga class! On Saturdays, starting March 3, 1:30-3:00 pm with our instructor Ketul Arnold will lead Rasa Yoga at Intercambio, 4735 Walnut Street. This class is open to all levels by donation. Bring your mat, towel, and water for a practice of health for body, mind, spirit, and anything else that needs to come with you. More info.
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Boulder LGBT Community -- It's Time to Tell Your Story!
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 We are starting an exciting Photo Story-sharing project with Out Boulder. We are looking to get a diverse range of experiences to create an inclusive story of the LGBTQ community of Boulder. We are looking for individuals (like you) that would like to participate in this project.
Shannon will be collecting stories from Now until the middle of April and she will be asking to set up two separate meeting times, about 60-90 minutes each. The first meeting we will have a recorded conversation/interview. The second meeting will be a photo shoot at least one to two weeks later. These will be environmental portraits-- the photos will incorporate a passion or a significant aspect of your life (for example: rock climber, artist, activist, dancer, or daily household activities, etc).
In the end these photos and stories will be shared through a photo exhibition and in a book. As a participant, you will have complete veto power over your photos and stories that will be shared in these outlets.
If you are interested in more info or in participating please contact: Shannon at OutBoulderPhoto@gmail.com , 303.819.2817.
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Men's Book Club Selection for the Feb/March
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Our book selection for the month of Feb./March is Hero, by Perry Moore.
Our next meeting date has not been selected yet, but it will be the second or third weekend in March.
If you have any questions, please contact our fearless leader in letter, Andy by clicking here.
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Scholarship for CU Boulder students committed to reducing and preventing dating abuse and domestic violence.
This schoolarship was created to recognize and support students working to end dating abuse and domestic violence by providing financial assistance for educational needs. The hope is that recognizing and supporting students will reduce and prevent dating abuse and domestic violence in the campus community.
For additional information, please contact Jessica Ladd-Webert.
Our book selection for the month of Feb./March is Hero, by Perry Moore.
Our next meeting date has not been selected yet, but it will be the second or third weekend in March.
If you have any questions, please contact our fearless leader in letter, Andy by clicking here.
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Marriage Referenda Stress LGBT People, Divide Families, Damage Communities, and Waste Money
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Read the full article at thinkprogress.org:
As marriage equality legislation advances in New Jersey, Washington, and Maryland, many conservative groups, such as the National Organization for Marriage and Family Policy Institute of Washington, are discussing the possibility of taking the issue to the ballot. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) even called a referendum "the bargain of your life," suggesting there are no consequences to such an approach. But Glenda Russell, a psychologist at the University of Colorado at Boulder, has published significant research on the negative impacts of LGBT-related ballot initiatives through the Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies (which merged to become part of the Williams Institute). Read more.
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That's not all! Check out these other upcoming events in our community:
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 The following are the Pride House's regular office hours. If you need to visit us outside of these hours please contact jspolnik@outboulder.org for an appointment. Hope to see you soon!
Tue, Thu, Fri - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wed - 12 - 4 p.m.
Sat, Sun, and Mon - by appointment
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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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