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"Polite" homophobia; it ain't over yet
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Greetings!
My greatest pleasure serving as one of three straight Out Boulder board members last year was participating in SpeakingOUT appearances. I took advantage of being a white-haired, 77-year-old grandfatherly type with no (known) GLBTQ members in my family. My primary ally/activist pitch was around human rights and the necessary codification of those human rights into civil rights for all. My gay rights activism has deep roots in California and was matured on the boards of PFLAG Boulder County, the Colorado Alliance for Family Equality (CAFÉ) and Out Boulder. What continues to inform my activism includes two "chosen" daughters and a "chosen" brother, all in same-sex marriages.
My activism is partially motivated by the "polite" homophobia comments that pop up in my own straight communities. Remarks like "You certainly participate in unpopular causes;" this to me from a strong Democrat who, I feel, always votes on behalf of gay rights but who has probably never rubbed elbows with, let alone hugged or kissed, anyone in the queer community.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: First Friday Turns 10!
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 First Friday turns 10 in March so we are celebrating in a big way! Join Babes Around Denver on Friday, March 1 for:
- Complementary appetizers from 7:30-9:30
- Entertainment and dance performances
- 4 DJ's with Shannon/Markie Tatiana and Blaque Gurl
"Tie One On" is the theme so top hats and/or ties are encouraged. Giveaways for a few of the well dressed!
EVERYONE is welcome at First Friday - still the largest and longest running monthly women's party in the US (maybe the world :). Get your family and friends out for this one. VIP is on waiting list so please contact DedeFrain@BabesArounDenver.com if you would like to get on the list.
Doors: 6PM Cover $5 from 6-9 and $7 from 9-close
This may be the biggest First Friday ever and we can't thank you enough for your loyal support for the last 10 years.
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Pride Planning Committee Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 28
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Please join us for our first planning meeting of Out Boulder's 10th Annual Boulder Pridefest! 10 years is a big deal. This is a year for us to make a big impact. Join us at the Pridehouse, Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm.
This is my first year as Pridefest coordinator and I want everyone who wants to be involved to reach out. Your feedback and participation is important to me.
We will need help in the following areas:
Youth area Entertainment/MusicVolunteers
2nd Annual Dyke MarchVendors
Corporate Sponsorship
Marketing
Food Area
Beer TentMore info
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Speaking Out Training: Saturday, March 2
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Our next Speaking Out training will take place on Saturday March 2, 9am - 1pm. Please RSVP to the Speaking Out Coordinator, Ilene Blum.
Speaking Out is an all-volunteer LGBT and Allied educational speakers' bureau. We conduct approximately 60 community speaking engagements annually in local middle school, high school, and college classrooms. Speaking Out also talks with business, organizations and community groups. By utilizing storytelling and personal connections, Speaking Out's mission is to cultivate awareness and understanding of LGBT lives and experiences.
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Out Boulder and Parenting Place would like to form a partnership in order to provide services to the community of LGBTQ families with children ages 0-5 in the Boulder area.
We are in the process of determining what types of services will best meet the needs of families. Possible program options include: family support groups, parenting education, access to resources, and community building events.
In order to tailor our program planning to meet your needs most effectively, we welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Please let us know:
1) What format would you like to see - Facilitated support group, social gathering, potluck, educational offerings, other ideas?
2) What days/times work well for you?
3) How often would you like to see the group meet? Monthly, weekly?
4) Where would you like the group to meet? Pridehouse, Parenting Place, or somewhere else?
5) Are you interested in being one of the leaders/facilitators of a group, or a helpful volunteer?
Your suggestions will help us to create a group that is most useful! Please contact Jen Spolnik with your feedback.
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Our Big Gay St. Patty's Day Happy Hour:
Weds, March 13, 5-7pm
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 Please join Out Boulder for March Happy Hour at Conor O'neils Irish Pub in Boulder. We will be ringing in a night of merriment with good friends, good drinks and good food.
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MissRepresentation
March 7, 6:30pm
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Kick off Pride Month
@The Wizard of OZ
June 8
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 Did you miss the fun of the Out Boulder/BCAP showing of Ave Q at the Boulder Dinner Theater in November? Back by popular demand, we will be hosting another LGBT celebration to kick off Pride month at the Wizard of OZ on June 8. Tickets are $95/$115, and include beer and wine, upgraded menu options, your choice of three desserts, and the joy of supporting two great organizations you know and love!
Save-the-date or email to reserve your space today!
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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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