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For the week of July 25, 2012

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In this issue..
OUT and ABOUT in Boulder County
Staff Changes
MaleSurvivor's Dare to Dream 2
Boulder's Got Talent - July 28
Team BCAP at AIDS Walk
Casting Call for Pride Promo Video
Out Boulder Hike
Community Calendar
Pride House Office Hours
Volunteer Opportunities

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Ongoing Events

 

Saturdays: Yoga  

 

Saturdays (bi-weekly) 6/30: Gay Men's Knitting  

 

Sundays: Frontrunners 

 

Sundays (bi-weekly) 6/24: Queer Meditation Group 

 

Mondays: Yoga 

 

Tuesdays: Youth Creative Writing Group  

 

Wednesdays: Boulder Trans & Genderqueer Support Group 

     

Thursdays: 

18-25 LGBTQ Group, Extra BOLD! 

  

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Out Boulder Staff Changes  

 

Dear OUT Boulder friends and supporters,

 

As the world turns, we find ourselves at another transition point in our organization. Mauricio Shoup, who has been such an incredible addition to our team as Program Director, is unable to continue his work at this time. We have been very blessed to have him and this is a sad occasion for us all.

 

Jen, our office manager, will be transitioning into some new job duties that include managing our Health and Wellness programs, as well as eventually the SpeakingOut speakers bureau. She will also continue her Marketing and Communications role. If you need anything having to do with any of these programs please don't hesitate to call her at 303-499-5777.

 

For the next few weeks we will be in the process of recruiting an Events and Office Manager. This person will oversee our administrative needs, as well as coordinate events. In addition, we will hire someone to coordinate this year's Pridefest. A job description will be available soon and we would appreciate tremendously your support in getting the word out.

 

Our goal is always to be responsive to our community, so please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions about this transition.Your support and understanding means the world to us.

 

In solidarity,
Aicila  Lewis

Executive Director, Out Boulder

 

MaleSurvivor's Dare to Dream 2 in Boulder -   

July 25    


   

Male survivor out boulder gay abuse Out Boulder is a proud sponsor of MaleSurvivor's Dare to Dream 2 in Boulder. Join us as we lift the cloak of secrecy and shame for male survivors of sexual abuse/assault. MaleSurvivor, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to overcoming sexual victimization of boys and men, will bring its national Dare to Dream 2 program to Boulder. Dare to Dream will focus on a message of hope and healing while offering support for abuse survivors. The event will provide male survivors with a safe and comfortable environment to join others in lifting the veil of secrecy and shame from their experience. The program will feature the film Boys and Men Healing, a facilitated panel discussion, and an opportunity to learn about local resources and support groups. More info.  

 

Boulder's Got Talent! - Audition for Boulder Pridefest! July 28   


 

Boulder's Got talent and we want to see it on stage! Dust off your twirling baton, brush up on your comedy, perfect that act you've been meaning to put out for years and get yourself in front of hundreds of people at this years Boulder Pride Fest in September.  It all starts with an audition, RSVP your spot by emailing rbodin@outboulder.org. All are welcome to watch the auditions! More info

 

 
 
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:  
Team BCAP at AIDS Walk -  Aug. 11

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Superstar fundraiser Kevin Daly and his canine companion, Franklin.

Join Team BCAP and walk with us at AIDS Walk Colorado! On Saturday, August 11, over 8,000 people will gather in Denver's Cheesman Park for the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser in the entire Rocky Mountain Region. The Boulder County AIDS Project will be walking again this year, and we need you to stand with us in the fight against HIV!  We are a third of the way to our fundraising goal, with only 20 days to go - will you help support the vital care and prevention services we provide to those living with and most at risk from HIV/AIDS in our community?

 

Join Team BCAP by clicking here, selecting "Join a Team" and choosing BCAP from the drop down menu.  We also have a lot of event information and detailed instructions at www.bcap.org.

 

This event is a wonderful celebration of life and a touching memorial to those who have been lost to the epidemic.  After the 5K, enjoy live music, a beer garden, volleyball tournament, Diva Dash Stiletto Fun Run, and more!  Full event details can be found here .

 

Are you an AIDS Walk "virgin"?  connect BCAP wants you!   Lei'd BCAP AIDS Boulder Denver Colorado walk

connectBCAP, the young professionals group of BCAP, has rented Banjo Billy's Bus to transport first-time walkers to Denver and back. All you have to do to get a seat on the bus is raise $220 for Team BCAP! You and 24 of your new best friends will be ridin' hula-style, munching on breakfast burritos, and perhaps enjoying a little B.Y.O.Mimosa! Just join Team BCAP on the AIDS Walk site, and send an email to elissa@bcap.org with the subject line, "Gettin' (safely) Lei'd" to get started!  See the details here.  21+ only, please.

 

Casting Call for Pride Promo Video - Aug 1 & 4     


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Come be part of our Pride promo video! We will be recording what YOU are looking forward to at this year's Pridefest! (If you can't think of anything, don't worry, we'll help you!) We'll use the video on our web site and youtube. Stop in for 5 minutes to help us get a great collection of the LGBT community to promote Boulder Pride on Sept 16!

 

Pop into the Pridehouse during these hours to make your mark:

Friday, Aug. 1: Noon - 4pm or Saturday, Aug. 4, 3-5pm

Contact Jen with questions!  

 

Out Boulder Hike at Chatauqua -   

Sunday, Aug. 5 @ 12:30 p.m.    

  
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Join us for an Out Boulder hike! The event is open to the LGBTQ and allied community. Meet at the Chautauqua Visitor's Center near the trailhead. We will leave promptly at 12:30 so arrive a little early to park and find us. Jen will be in her Out Boulder green shirt so we should be easy to spot. This will be an easy hike, maybe 3 miles or so but we will decide how far and what route to take once everyone is there to accommodate every one's abilities. Bring water and your hiking shoes! Feel free to contact Jen with questions, jspolnik@outboulder.org.

We also have Meditation at the pride house at 11am that day - so what a perfect Boulder day to meditate and then join us for the hike. Or just one or the other.

This hike is offered by Out Boulder's Health and Wellness program. If you'd like to RSVP, visit us on facebook! (not required)

 

Community Calendar           


Community

That's not all! Check out these other upcoming events in our community, click on the links below and find out more. 

 

 

Pride House Office Hours            


The following are
Out Boulderthe 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 am - 1 pm  

Wed - 12 - 4 pm  

Sat, Sun, and Mon - by appointment 

 

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.