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Our Fight for Equality Continues
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 Dear Community, On January 9th, I witnessed history be made as the 69th General Assembly opened at the Colorado State Capitol. I sat in the gallery early this morning and watched as state representative Mark Ferrandino was appointed our first gay Speaker of the House. He proudly accepted this nomination with his husband Greg Wertsch at his side. This same morning the capitol was filled with beautiful songs from the Denver Gay Men's Chorus. This day was truly different, a momentous day in Colorado history and for that of the LGBT community. Last May civil unions died in a special session and I left the capitol like many friends, families and allies did, in tears. This was my first time back to the Capitol since then, and wow, was this a very different experience! I was blown away to see the Denver Gay Men's Chorus singing in the gallery above our house of representatives and their families. I watched as the passing of the gavel happened and felt an almost sigh of relief. In years past Mr. Ferrandino has been a co-sponsor of the civil unions bill in Colorado. Witnessing an openly gay legislator take over as speaker of the house brought me to tears. I really believe that in that moment I finally felt that we would see equality for all Coloradans this year. Read More |
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Anti-Violence Volunteer Training at SPAN - Feb.
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 Be an agent of Change! Use your talents and work for peace and support survivors and their children! Share your experiences and learn new skills. In the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) 44 hour Paraprofessional training, you will learn about the dynamics of abuse, how to provide support in an empowering and non-judgemental way, and how to use your time to advance positive social change. Become part of the solution as we work together to end all forms of violence! SPAN offers support and services that provide healing, hope and opportunity to adults, youth and children who have been impacted by domestic or dating violence. SPAN is working to challenge beliefs and behaviors that condone violence, and to promote equity and social justice.
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Out Boulder Rasa Yoga - Mondays
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 Join Out Boulder's Health and Wellness Program for our weekly Yoga class! On Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm our wonderful instructor Ketul Arnold will lead Rasa Yoga at First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine Street, Boulder, CO. This class is open to all levels. Bring your mat, towel, and water for a practice of health for body, mind, spirit, and any thing else that needs to come with you. The class is free, but donations are graciously accepted and will be split between Out Boulder and First Congregational for use their space.
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Trans & Genderqueer Support Group - Weds
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 Boulder Trans and Genderqueer Support (BTGS) offers support group meetings and social fun for people of all ages who identify as transgender and/or identify anywhere within the gender variant spectrum/sphere/torus on Wednesdays at the Pridehouse. Our support meetings emphasize respect for peoples' experience in all types of gender variant identities, including genderqueer, third gender, trans women, trans men, trans masculine/feminine, bi-gender, genderfluid, intersex, and of course anyone questioning/deciphering their gender identity. For the safety and comfort of our group members, our meetings are not currently open to SOFFAs (significant others, family, family, friends or allies of trans and genderqueer folks)-- there is a separate support group for SOFFAS. The group is consciously welcoming to gender variant people of color and persons with disabilities and we strive to build and maintain an anti-oppressive, inclusive group culture. Please come if you want support in your experience, you want to hear from others about their experience, or maybe you just want to spend time in a group of people that is accepting of you as you are.
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LGBTQ Spirituality Discussion - Jan. 31
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The comprehensive framework for Boulder County's LGBTQ vision included a spirituality component and an ally has stepped forward to start the conversation!Kimberly Rose has offered to meet with those who are interested in matters of spirituality, are a part of the religious community, or are just wanting to aid in greater inclusion of the LGBTQ community within the spiritual and religious community of Boulder County. She will host a 1 to 1-1/2 hour meeting to discuss needs, goals and ideas specific to this topic, as well as identifying existing relevant resources within the community.
DATE: Thursday, January 31, 2013
TIME: 5:30pm
LOCATION: Boulder County Public Health Sundquist Building, in the county campus at Iris and Broadway in Boulder. (Sundquist is in the northeast corner of the campus. Use the Public Health door to the left. Call (303) 944-8851 if you are having trouble finding the building on the day of the meeting.)
Please feel free to contact Kimberly for more details at kmdawnrose@gmail.com
Boulder County LGBTIQ Vision Statement: Boulder County is a diverse and inclusive community that is transformed by valuing and celebrating the unique history and expression of each person 's full identity (including the full spectrum of gender and sexual expression).
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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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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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