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Greetings!,
Just a few more weeks until we ring in 2013! What an exciting year it has been for Out Boulder and the LGBT community. In just the past month, we have seen an unexpected and powerful shift across the country. Three states passed full marriage inclusion at the ballot and on Friday the United States Supreme Court took up two cases, DOMA and Prop 8, concerning same-sex marriage. Here in Colorado we expect Civil Unions to pass in the early part of the legislative session.
We recently hosted a reading of 8 the Play with an amazing talk back panel. With all this talk of marriage, it is important to remember the other important issues facing our community. Brad Clark, Executive Director of One Colorado, mentioned some of these at our reading on Thursday, such as immigration reform; health care reform; and school climate.
Also, this is my last week in the office until Jan 14. Jen Spolnik and Aubree Peckham, will be here to keep things in order. You can reach them by calling the office at 303-499-5777.
Happy holidays and warm wishes for the New Year,
Aicila Lewis
Executive Director
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: One Action - One Boulder
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One Action - One Boulder County, or Niwot's Arrow, is a year-long arts inspired collaborative and community action project that encourages us to learn about both the local and national histories of racial and economic injustice, and about the issues we face today. The project also challenges each of us to take one significant action toward a more equitable future on these two fronts and to support full inclusion. Boulder, Longmont and communities county-wide are offering events throughout the year. Here are some of the project's upcoming events:
Jan 4, 2013
| Niwot Native American Film Festival
Elysian Fields Auctions, Niwot CO | Jan 17, 2013
| Freedom Song (Free Film at Boulder Public Library as part of MLK Jr. Celebration)
Boulder Public Library, Main Branch, Canyon Theater, Boulder CO | Jan 21, 2013
| Martin Luther King Day Jr. Celebration and Rally in Boulder
University Memorial Center at CU, Boulder CO | Jan 21, 2013
| Motus Social Justice Playback Theater Performance
Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer, Lafayette CO |
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Boulder Trans* SOFFA Group - Dec. 14
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 The Boulder Trans* SOFFA group provides a safe & supportive space for Significant Others, Family, Friends, and Allies of those who are trans*or genderqueer. It is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and to provide support for each other. Our hope is that you will find the emotional support, insight, or information that you are seeking while mutually providing validation and support for your feelings. Please join us if you want support in your experience, want to hear from others about their experience, or just spend time in a group of people who may understand where you're at.
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Dancin' Divas: Holiday Ball - Dec. 14
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 Join Dancin' Divas for their Holiday Ball on December 14! Avalon Dance Hall, 6185 Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder, 6:30 to 10:30 pm. Cost $10 (sliding scale available). What to Bring: your choice of adult libations, your own water bottle if possible, and all your friends. Beginners and solos always welcome! All GLBTQ and friends are welcome.
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 Knitting Man is Boulder's gay men's knitting group that takes place at the Pridehouse on alternate Saturdays, 9:30am-11:30am. 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. 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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Save the Date! LGBT Health Fair - May 4
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 Out Boulder will be holding an LGBT Health Fair on Saturday May 4, 10am-2pm, at Boulder Center for Conscious Community (BC3), 1637 28th Street in Boulder. The health fair will be offered free to the LGBT and allied community to offer testing, access to LGBT-friendly providers, and health and wellness-related groups and activities. If you are interested in taking part in the health fair as a provider or as a wellness-related group, please contact Jen at jspolnik@outboulder.org or 303.499.5777.
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That's not all! Check out these other upcoming events in our community, click on the links below and find out more.
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Pridehouse Office Hours & Holiday Closure
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The office will be closed Dec. 24 - Jan.1.
The following are  the Pridehouse's regular office hours. If you need to visit us outside of these hours please contact our Events & Office Manager, Aubree at
apeckham@outboulder.org for an appointment. The Pridehouse is located at 2132 14th Street. Hope to see you soon!
Tue-Fri - 9 am - 1 pm
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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