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SB200 SIGNED INTO LAW! ACTION ALERT! - PLEASE HELP US THANK OUR REPRESENTATIVES! SEE THE NEW LAW HERE: http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2008a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/BD7A295EB6F4460E872573F5005D0148?open&file=200_enr.pdf In 1992, Colorado became one of the first states to embed discrimination against the LGBT community in its constitution. 16 years later Colorado's Hate Crimes Laws, Employment Nondiscrimination Laws, and as of yesterday, its Housing and Public Accommodations Nondiscrimination Laws all include the LGBT community. Today is a great victory for our community, especially in Colorado Springs! Please help us thank our local legislative heroes who made this bill possible. It just takes a moment to call or send an email, and especially in Colorado Springs, our representatives need to hear from us! Representative Michael Merrifield Senator John Morse And of course, please help us thank Governor Ritter for his support of this amazing advancement of civil and social equality for LGBT people in the Pikes Peak region! (303) 866-2471 REMEMBER - It is illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the State of Colorado with regard to employment, housing and public accommodations. If you have been a victim of discrimination, please contact the Colorado Civil Rights Division at http://www.dora.state.co.us/civil-rights or call (303) 894-2997. The Pride Center also has a comprehensive list of attorneys and referrals. (719) 471-4429. If you have been a victim of a hate crime, please remember to report the incident to the Colorado Anti-Violence Program so that our community can accurately track and monitor reports of violence against the LGBT community in Colorado. (303) 839-5204.
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Gazette: Ritter Signs Bill Giving Equal Access... Ritter signs bill giving gays equal access to accommodations May 29, 2008 - 7:26PM By: MARK BARNA Original Article: http://www.gazette.com/articles/bill_36812___article.html/accommodations_one.html?orderby=TimeStampDescending&showRecommendedOnly=0&oncommentsPage=1 THE GAZETTE Gov. Bill Ritter signed a bill Thursday that makes it illegal in Colorado to discriminate against gays, bisexuals and transgendered people when buying a home, renting an apartment or using public accommodations. "The governor felt that this bill, SB200, was about fairness and treating people equally," said Evan Dreyer, spokesman for the governor's office. "It essentially updates anti-discrimination laws that in some cases have not been updated for 50 years." Bruce DeBoskey, regional director of Denver's Anti-Defamation League, a civil rights organization, said the law was a step forward for Coloradans. "No one should be denied housing or public accommodations solely because of his or her sexual preference," DeBoskey said. One aspect of the law enables transgenders - those who were born one gender but identify with the other - to use public restrooms in which they feel most comfortable. Beginning May 21, Focus on the Family and Colorado Family Action began sponsoring radio advertisements on four radio stations in Colorado Springs and Denver denouncing the bill. The ads warned that cross-dressing predators could endanger children by using restrooms designated for the opposite sex. Focus founder James Dobson said Thursday: "Who would believe that the Colorado state Legislature and its governor would have made it legal for men to enter and use women's restrooms and locker-room facilities without notice or explanation? "Henceforth, every woman and little girl will have to fear that a predator, bisexual, cross-dresser or even a homosexual or heterosexual male might walk in and relieve himself in their presence," Dobson said. DeBoskey denounced Dobson's view. Last May, Sen. Jennifer Veiga, D-Denver, introduced the forerunner to SB200 known as SB25, a bill that prohibits employment discrimination against gays, bisexuals and transgendered people. Ritter signed it into law. SB200, which Veiga also introduced, extends the rights of these people to housing and public accommodations. "This is a law whose time has come," said Ryan Acker, executive director of the Pikes Peak Gay and Lesbian Community Center in Colorado Springs. "The passing of this bill shows that Colorado is a progressive state," Acker said.
Stonewall Dems Praise Governor Ritter El Paso County Stonewall Dems Praise Governor Ritter for Supporting True Equality! On behalf of the El Paso County Stonewall Democrats, we wish to magnanimously thank Governor Bill Ritter for boldly rising up in the face of unfounded fear-mongering, illogical prejudices and divisive hate-speech, to sign into law this very progressive Vehicle of True Equality which we find in SB200 - The authentically all-inclusive Equal Accommodations Bill. With this stroke of his pen, our Governor has erased one of the last vestiges of unreasonable, government-sanctioned discrimination; and has once again elevated this fair State of Colorado high above the dark, Apartheid-like days of the Amendment 2 anti-LGBT, community-dividing fiasco - a scandal which in the minds of many, had saddled it with the ignominious moniker of "The Hate State". We are exceedingly grateful that that day is done - and a new day has dawned for all fair-minded Coloradans! We also commend once again Senator Jennifer Veiga for her wisdom and courage in authoring SB200; and likewise extend heart-felt gratitude to each legislative sponsor, out-spoken political advocate and grassroots ally who supported this huge, victorious step into a more positive socio-economic future for all of the citizens of Colorado. Sincerely, Nancy-Jo Morris El Paso County Stonewall Democrats Alex Clemons
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Kaiser Permanente's mission is provide high quality affordable health care and improve the health of our members...We stand for brocolli. And have never met a vegetable we didn't like. We're pro-antioxidant and anti-addiction. We believe there is an art to medicine as well as science. In laughter as medicine as well as penicillin. And we believe health isn't and industry, it's a cause. We stand for quality. We believe in prevention. We are commited to improving the health of our members and our community. We believe access to care is important. We are committed to providing excellent service. We believe healthcare should be both high quality and affordable. We are here, in Colorado Springs, to help you meet your healthcare needs. We stand ready to assist you - just give us a call at (719)867-2100. Kaiser Permanente 1975 Research Pkwy., Ste 250 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Business Promotions Rainbow Pages 2008 (Printed & Online) Nonprofit Owned & Operated Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Sign Language Business has formal nondiscrimination policy that includes sexual orientation Business has formal nondiscrimination policy that includes gender identity/expression Business offers same-sex domesitic parnter benefits Offices are wheelchair accessible Business implements and supports Affirmative Action practices Business supports a city-wide nondiscrimination policy that includes sexual orientation & gender identity/expression
Carol Taylor with Heritage Realty I'm a full time broker associate with over 22 years experience. I'm committed to your needs and total satisfaction and I dedicate myself to honesty, integrity and caring for the GLBT community. 5365 North Academy Boulevard, Suite 3300 Business: (719) 548-0400 Office: (719) 488-0746 Toll Free: (800) 754-6704 tayloredcare@comcast.net.
Matthew Jones with Keller Williams Realty Matthew Jones is full time real estate agent with a BA in Accounting/Finance. As a gay realtor, he understands the needs of the gay community and provides great insight for clients interested in buying or selling real estate. Matt offers card-carrying PPGLCC members FREE home warranties with the purchase or sell of their home. Contact Matt for a free buyer or seller information kit. 1283 Kelly Johnson Blvd. 719-963-4214. yourhousecolorado@gmail.com. www.yourhousecolorado.com.
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Cartridge World - LEARN HOW CARTRIDGE RECYCLING AFFECTS YOU! Cartridge World, located on 805B Garden of Gods - We refill your ink and rebuild your toner cartridges - We can save you up to 50% over retail prices for your ink and toner needs. All cartridges are unconditionally guaranteed. We offer a 10% discount over our already low prices to PPGLCC members (with membership card), and you may choose to pay normal price and DONATE the 10% to the PPGLCC. Why not save big cash AND support your pride center? We also buy empty ink cartridges from you for cash or credit - based on need and market price. Please help us recycle, refill and support local LGBTQ labor. It's our pleasure to give you a quote for your personal or business need. We deliver! REMEMBER, When you buy from us, you support: RECYCLING, LOCAL LABOR, SAVING MONEY 719-268-6880 (office) | Our store hours are: Mon - Fri from 8 to 7, Sat from 10 to 4 IMPORTANT TIPS FROM CARTRIDGE WORLD! Empty cartridges really, really pollute... 1 It takes about a gallon of oil to make a new laser cartridge. 2 Almost 8 cartridges are thrown away per second in the U.S. alone! 3 In North America alone, over 350 million cartridges per year are discarded in our landfills, and that number increases by 12 percentannually! 4 A laser cartridge in the landfill can take up to 450 years to decompose. Some components made of industrial grade plastics will take over a thousand year to decompose. 5 Every remanufactured cartridge saves nearly 3 and 1/2 of solid waste from being deposited in landfills. 6 Remanufacturing cartridges reduces pollution. Almost 90% of empty pounds of cartridges are incinerated or dumped in landfills. 7 70 percent of used printer cartridges throughout the world are currently being thrown out. 8 In one year, if the world's discarded cartridges were stacked end-to-end, they would circle the earth over three times. COME TO CARTRIDGE WORLD TODAY! SAVE MONEY, SAVE THE PLANET!
S-CAP - SAVE THE DATE - Red Ribbon Ball - May 16th The Southern Colorado AIDS Project (S-CAP) is committed to meeting the evolving needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families as well as providing education and prevention to minimize the rate of new HIV infections. 1301 S. 8th St., Suite 200. 719-578-9092. http://www.s-cap.org. Red Ribbon Ball 2008! Saturday, May 16th at the Colorado Springs Marriott! Stay tuned to LunchBreak for more details!
Printers Parkway Pharmacy - Our Community's 1st GLBT Friendly Pharmacy! Printers Parkway Pharmacy is located at 155 Printers Parkway and is owned by Kimberly Zink-Treat. The pharmacy is operated by an all female staff. We offer customized service that your entire family can afford and strive to have the best prices in town with a great sense of urgency to process your prescriptions in a speedy manner (inquiries about deliveries outside of Colorado Springs are welcome). We are able to compound medications into liquid suspensions, lozenges and capsules. Flavorings are also available for you and your pets medications to improve the taste. We offer free delivery of medications within Colorado Springs. Spanish language service is also available.
Get Your Heart On! Colorado ManREACH Get Your Heart On. Colorado ManREACH 2008 Summer Schedule June 27-29, Western Slope Regional Gathering at Stone Forest Retreat in Cedaredge. July 25-28, Colorado Statewide Gathering at the Cal-Wood Retreat Center near Boulder. September 5-8, Colorado Statewide Gathering at La Foret Retreat in Colorado Springs. Colorado ManREACH is a growing group of loving, supportive gay/bi/queer men For more information, including registration, email info@manreach.org Sponsored by: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,
Underground Bars and Grill, Open Daily 4pm - 2am Tom & Jerry are proud to offer card-carrying PPGLCC members a 25% discount on dinner in the pub or on the patio. The Underground is located at 110 N. Nevada Avenue at the Northwest corner of Kiowa and Nevada. There is free parking on the street after 6pm or $1 parking after 2pm and on weekends at the Kiowa Street garage at 127 E. Kiowa across Kiowa from the Underground at the city parking garage adjacent to the bus station. Contact us at http://www.undergroundbars.com or 578-7771.
June 12th - Community Forum on Health Care Reform - Documentary Featuting Pam & Juliet
Community Forum on Health Care Reform - Preparing for ELECTION 2008 Highlighting: Updates on federal, state and local health care reform and initiatives, Q&A, Community Input Session, and more. Thursday, June 12th | 6:00-8:00 Please RSVP to RSVP@YourPrideCenter.org - Subject - Health Justice
Join the Team At the Pride Center! Are you interested in volunteering? Do you like to help people? Do you like to make positive change? JOIN US at the Pride Center! The Pride Center is currently seeking volunteers for the following: Help-Line/Help-Desk Volunteers LunchBreak & Website Editor Outreach Volunteers - Health Programs PrideFest - Sunday, July 20th If you're interested in volunteering, please email Ryan or Alex at info@YourPrideCenter.org.
Colorado Springs PrideFest - Now Calling All Vendors & Parade Participants! Join us for Colorado Springs PrideFest "Unmask Your True Colors" on Sunday, July 20th! Email pridefest@YourPrideCenter.org for vendor and parade forms. AT COLORADO SPRINGS PRIDEFEST, WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Colorado Anti-Violence Program In partnership with Pikes Peak Gay & Lesbian Community Center (the Pride Center), Colorado Anti-Violence Program (CAVP) is working to expand victim services for GLBT people in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. CAVP has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Victim Advocate who will work out of the Pride Center offices in Colorado Springs. The position is between 10-15 hours per week, and pays $10-$15 per hour. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Ryan@YourPrideCenter.org by Sunday, June 15, 2008 Position Status Position Description Preferred Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Thorough understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues. Position Responsibilities Provide CAVP direct services (including peer/crisis counseling, emergency shelter, emergency financial assistance, referrals, information, court accompaniment, advocacy, etc.) to LGBTQ victims of violence and crime who contact the Pride Center and/or CAVP for assistance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have high school diploma/equivalent (background in social services, community organizing preferred), be detail oriented with multi-tasking abilities, be innovative and creative, have applicable experience working (volunteering) with and for the LGBT community, be sensitive to issues facing the many aspects of the LGBT community and be able to communicate empathy to clientele, have a strong sense of client/provider ethics, and must maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Must have at least 3 years customer service experience, and have at least 1 year experience in conflict resolution. Must have at least 1 year general office experience, and must have experience in developing and designing publications. Must be able to work independently, and within a team setting. Must have a passion to assist in the fulfillment of PPGLCC's mission "to empower the LGBT people of the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado to achieve civil and social equality, by providing resources, supporting the development of LGBT groups and organizations, advocating for LGBT interests, and promoting a sense of community."
May 31st - UCPPE SHOWS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS! May 31st Duet Show at 9:00pm DJ's Bar & Grill - 1110 E. Fillmore SAVE THE DATE! CORONATION IS NOVEMBER 8th!
This Week At DJ's! Steak, UCPPE and MORE! This Friday join us for Steak Night Large T-Bones with baked potato, veggie and salad for $12.00. Please call 719.473.2425 or text Mikey 719.229.0182 to reserve yours. Then Saturday the UCPPE presents "WE GO TOGETHER," a fabulous duet show @ 9pm, and DJ Donna THROWS down the beat Friday and Saturday nights 8pm. Sunday breakfast Sausage, Eggs, Hash Browns, toast and $7 includes your choice of a Bloody Mary, Mimosa or Screwdriver. HURRY, this is the last breakfast of the summer! Then stay 'cause @ 4pm its "HOOKER SUNDAY" with the Colorado Capture strippers, DJ Hooker and a special guest MC!
June 8th - Dinner of the Month Club - Last One for Summer! Time for the annual DOTMC summer pot-luck picnic. This is a perfect time to bring new friends and show them the fun you have on a regular basis with all the great womyn! So bring on the sun, (of course with the way the weather has been this season, maybe we should be prepared for snow - so bring your snowshoes) as well as food, games, great womyn, good conversation, camera's, more food and fun. No pressure but guaranteed fun! This is a come-and-go-when-you-want event. Participants should bring something to share and whatever you may want to grill. Please RSVP ASAP so we can have a tentative head count. More details will be provided in your confirmation notice. DATE: Sunday, June 8th TIME: 1pm to 5pm LOC: West Side RSVP: email: martharvey@hotmail.com or 719-649-2220 Confirmation and details will be emailed to those respondents on Thurs the 5th. Please pass this along to your friends. If you are interested in attending you can e-mail me directly. Thanks for the awesome support & conversations this past season. Enjoy yours!!!
June 13th - Bacchus Wine Tasting BACCHUS WINE TASTING - 2nd Fridays The next Bacchus wine tasting will be Friday, June 13th, 2008 at 7:00pm. If you plan to attend, please reply to administrator@csbacchus.com as soon as possible to get confirmation of your reservation. Please include your first & last name the name of your partner and or any guests that you would like to bring (limit is two guests). Incomplete information will hold up your reservation! Bacchus is open to all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning persons only. You will be notified via email that your reservation for the upcoming wine tasting has been received and accepted. At that time you will also be given the directions. The cost for the wine tasting is $15 per person and is due at the wine tasting. If you need to write a check, make the check payable to "Bacchus". Members must bring their own wine glass to the tasting. Be sure and visit our Bacchus website at http://csbacchus.com to find out about wines that we have already tasted this year or to find out about the dates of future wine tastings. Have you ever been intimidated when ordering wine in a restaurant? Do you pick your wine by price or by how much you like to label? Have you ever wondered why California sparkling wine isn't called Champagne? If you've ever wanted to learn more about wine then Bacchus is for you! Bacchus is a gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual wine tasting group in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bacchus has been in existence for more than 10 years, and we dedicated to the pursuit of learning more about wine in an informal social setting. Whether you are a wine novice or an expert, Bacchus is for you! The location of Bacchus wine tastings vary. Approximately fifty people get together once a month to taste through a given wine theme. At the wine tasting you might taste 3 different Chilean Cabernets and 3 different California Chardonays in various price ranges. The idea is to taste a broad section of wines and to get a sense of style and quality available in different price ranges. All wines are purchased from Vintage's Wines 9 S. Tejon St. in Colorado Springs, and each wine tasting is led by a representative of Vintage's. All winetastings start at 7:00pm and end around 9:30pm. Winetastings are held on the second Friday of the month unless otherwise noted. For more information about the next wine tasting, stay tuned to LunchBreak or email: administrator@csbacchus.com.
Mr. Miss. Ms Gay Pride Pageant 2008! COME ONE, COME ALL! - SHOW YOUR PRIDE THIS JULY AT AT ANNUAL MR. MISS MS. GAY PRIDE PAGEANT! NOW ACCEPTING CONTESTANTS FOR THIS YEAR'S PRIDE PAGEANT! Show off your talents! Show your Pride! Register today! Contact Sable at (719)930-2452 today! SAVE THE DATE: The Mr. Miss, Ms. Gay Pride Pageant Kicks Off Colorado Springs Pride Season on Friday, July 11th at 9:00pm at the Underground! It's an event you won't want to miss! COLORADO SPRINGS 18th ANNUAL PRIDEFEST & PARADE - SUNDAY, JULY 20th IN DOWNTOWN ACACIA PARK Colorado Springs PrideFest 2008 - UNMASK YOUR TRUE COLORS!
The 8th Annual Inside Out Youth Services Golf Tournament needs your help. Volunteers are needed on June 27, 2008 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at Ft. Carson. Volunteers will receive a shirt and lunch is provided. No golfing expeience necessary! Contact Trudy at welschgerch@msn.com to volunteer.
June - Country Nights at the Underground! Join us for free dance lessons at 7:00 followed by open dancing until at least 10:00! June 5 - No country night Questions or requests? Contact Diane at 633-1835 or BootsScoochnBoogie@att.net
Bijou Bar's New Hours - Plus - Private Party Bijou Bar & Grill New Hours: Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday & Thursday 4pm to 12am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 4pm to 2am Except for Pride Sunday! COME CELEBRATE WITH US! Happy Hour Tuesday thru Friday 4pm to 7pm On Saturday June 7th The Bijou Bar and Grill will be Closed For a Private Party!
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Underground's Weekly Line-Up Saturday we offer Buy One/Get One on all drinks/all brands. Whether you enjoy a dirty Stoli martini or a Bud draft, it's twofer time! Enjoy our smoke-free Pub or hang out on the covered, heated patio. Full menu available until 11pm, and pizzas until 1am daily! OutLoud and Proud Monday: Daily 2-4-1 Happy Hour until 7pm. Recover on Mondays at the home of the Colorado Springs Outloud choir. Daily drink specials when the choir is in rehearsal. Fat Tuesday: $3 pints of iced-cold Fat Tire from 7-11 every Tuesday! Quizmaster Tim presents Trivia Time every Tuesday at 7pm. Bring a team and compete for drinks and bar tabs! Wednesday: Boys Club in the Pub and Live Music in the BoilerRoom with different bands every week. Daily Special is a bottle of Corona and a shot of Tequila for $3.75. Thursday: Start the weekend off early, and right! "In The Biz" night boasts $6.00 Skyy martinis and $2.75 PBR pints/$8 pitchers! After Happy Hour, stay for Texas Hold 'Em lessons at 7pm, then compete for daily bar tabs, parties and trips in the no limit tournament at 7:30 pm. Later, crack our 17,000 song computer songbook and join in the fun as Bryan hosts Karaoke until 1:30 am! Once a month win a bar tab for best karaoke performance and/or best voice. And now we proudly add Country Line Dancing and Lessons to our Thursday line-up! Every Thursday from 7-8 receive professional instruction, then enjoy open dancing in the BoilerRoom until at least 10pm! Friday: TGIF! Happy Hour Hold 'Em at 6:00 and laye night hold 'em at 9pm -- earn bar tabs and points for tournament play! The covered/heated smoking patio is open as is the BoilerRoom Dance Club beginning at 10:00, with DJ Adrian spinning the best techno/house And kick it into gear with $4.50 Jaeger/Tuaca bombs until 11pm!!! Sunday: Join us for $6.25 Beer Bust Domestic Pitchers, $3 Bloody Mary's, Screwdrivers, and Margaritas. Later join us for more of the Texas Hold 'Em Tournament starting at 5:30 pm! Late night come in your best black threads and enjoy the night as our hot DJ's spin the best in gothic/industrial music. Explore the dark side at Colorado Springs' only Disco for the Damned and enjoy shot specials throughout the evening. BackRoom Dance Club opens at 10pm. 18+ to dance, $5; no cover 21+.
June 27th - Inside/Out's 8th Annual Golf Tournament! The 8th Annual Inside Out Youth Services Golf Tournament is just around the corner! This year's tournament is being held at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at Ft. Carson on June 27th. Format is a 4-person scramble with shotgun start at 8:00 am. Cost is $95 per person. Sign up on-line at http://www.insideoutys.org, pick up a brochure at the Pride Center, or call Inside Out at 328-1056. A full field of golfers is expected, so get your own foresome together or join a foresome for some fun in the sun. Sign up now!
Nori Rost Named Minister at All Souls! All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 730 North Tejon St., is pleased to announce the selection of the Rev. Dr. Nori Rost as its new settled minister. Rev. Rost, a Colorado Springs resident, will begin her ministry at All Souls in August.
June 27th - Get Your Heart On - MANREACH Get Your Heart On. Colorado ManREACH - "Building heart-centered connections and community among gay/bi/queer men in rural Colorado." 2008 Summer Schedule June 27-29, Western Slope Regional Gathering at Stone Forest Retreat in Cedaredge. July 25-28, Colorado Statewide Gathering at the Cal-Wood Retreat Center near Boulder. September 5-8, Colorado Statewide Gathering at La Foret Retreat in Colorado Springs. Colorado ManREACH is a growing group of loving, supportive gay/bi/queer men For more information, including registration, email info@manreach.org Sponsored by: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,
July 25-28th - Get Your Heart On - MANREACH Get Your Heart On. Colorado ManREACH - "Building heart-centered connections and community among gay/bi/queer men in rural Colorado." 2008 Summer Schedule July 25-28, Colorado Statewide Gathering at the Cal-Wood Retreat Center near Boulder. September 5-8, Colorado Statewide Gathering at La Foret Retreat in Colorado Springs. Colorado ManREACH is a growing group of loving, supportive gay/bi/queer men For more information, including registration, email info@manreach.org Sponsored by: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,
July 20th - Colorado Springs 18th Annual PrideFest & Parade It's Coming... Colorado Springs 18th Annual PrideFest & Parade Sunday, July 20, 2008 | Downtown Acacia Park Colorado's Pride Weddings! Fabulous New Entertainment! Amazing Vendors! PARADE, PARADE, PARADE! Kids' Fun Zone! Beer Garden and More! 10am-6:00pm | Parade Starts at 12:00 noon! DON'T MISS PRIDEFEST WEEK EVENTS! Mr. Ms. Miss Gay Pride 2008 Pride Parties Galore! It's All Coming to Colorado Springs - July 2008 Vendors, Parade Entries - Email pridefest@yourpridecenter.org to sign up today! (719)471-4429
September 5-8 - Get Your Heart On - MANREACH IN COLORADO SPRINGS Get Your Heart On. Colorado ManREACH - "Building heart-centered connections and community among gay/bi/queer men in rural Colorado." 2008 Summer Schedule September 5-8, Colorado Statewide Gathering at La Foret Retreat in Colorado Springs. Colorado ManREACH is a growing group of loving, supportive gay/bi/queer men For more information, including registration, email info@manreach.org Sponsored by: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,
Dignity celebrates Mass on the First Saturday of each month at 7:00 P.M. For information concerning this organization and these events, please contact Bernard at (719) 685-5343.
BECOME A FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENT! RIGHT HERE IN COLORADO SPRINGS! Maple Star is a child placement agency that is seeking foster or adoptive parents to work with children between the ages of 0-18. All medical expenses are reimbursed as well as a tax free subsidy to cover living expenses. We also need people to work with Gay Youth. This population is very difficult to find homes for in Colorado Springs. You may contact me at 271-9644. Thank you,
New York Advances GLBT Marriage! New York Times, NY, USA May 29, 2008 New York to Back Same-Sex Unions From Elsewhere ALBANY - Gov. David A. Paterson has directed all state agencies to In a directive issued on May 14, the governor's legal counsel, David The revisions are most likely to involve as many as 1,300 statutes and In a videotaped message given to gay community leaders at a dinner on "Very shortly, there will be hundreds and hundreds and hundreds, and Massachusetts and California are the only states that have legalized Legal experts said Mr. Paterson's decision would make New York the The directive is the strongest signal yet that Mr. Paterson, who Short of an act by the Legislature, the directive ordered by Mr. "Basically we've done everything we can do on marriage legislatively The directive cited a Feb. 1 ruling by a State Appellate Court in Monroe County filed an appeal with the state's highest court, the Groups that oppose gay marriage said the governor was essentially "It's a perfect example of a governor overstepping his authority and Gay rights advocates, however, applauded Mr. Paterson, saying the "He saw no reason to stand in the way of making sure these couples In the directive, Mr. Nocenti wrote that state agencies should review He said that many changes could be made through internal memos or Mr. Nocenti directed agency heads to a list of state regulations and In addition to conferring more rights on gay couples, the changes It is less clear what the directive means for state policies that are Coincidentally, Mr. Nocenti's directive was dated one day before the Of course, many gay New Yorkers might find Canada to be a more While gay rights advocates widely praised the spirit of Mr. Paterson's "If you're going to treat us as equals, why don't you just give us the Danny Hakim contributed reporting. Copyright 2008 The New York Times Company http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/29/nyregion/29marriage.html
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZmLBrL36NObNyMR0ghXN7vB5hYwD90UM6781 Poll: Majority of Californians back gay marriage SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - More California voters now support allowing same-sex marriage than oppose it, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The results mark the first time in over three decades of polling that more California voters have approved of extending marriage to gay couples than have disapproved, said Field Poll director Mark DiCamillo. The survey of 1,052 registered voters was conducted over the phone. "I would say this is a historic turning point or milestone," DiCamillo said. "We have speculated in the past there would be some time in the future when a majority would support same-sex marriage. Well, the lines have crossed." The poll found that 51 percent of respondents backed legalizing same-sex marriage and 42 percent opposed it, DiCamillo said. In 2006, when participants were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of California allowing homosexuals to marry members of their own sex?" 44 percent said they approved and 50 percent objected. In 1977, the first year Field posted the question to voters, 28 percent approved and 59 percent were opposed. The poll was conducted from May 17 to May 26 in the days after the California Supreme Court handed down its historic ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in the nation's most populous state. A smaller percentage of respondants_ 48 percent - said they agreed with the court's decision and 46 percent disagreed. DiCamillo said the jump in support for same-sex marriage indicates that voters were "influenced in some way by the judgment of the high court." "I am left to surmise that had some impact on voters who might have been on the fence or marginally opposed," he said. Voters were similarly divided on the subject of a proposed ballot initiative that would overturn the court's ruling by putting a gay marriage ban in the state constitution. Field asked respondents about it two ways - once referencing the specific measure a group is seeking to get on the November ballot and once talking about a marriage amendment more generally. Fifty-four percent opposed the amendment when presented with the issue generally, a figure that dropped to 51 percent when respondents were told they might have the chance to vote on a specific measure in November. Support for the amendment stood at 40 percent and 43 percent. DiCamillo said the numbers could change once the amendment qualifies for the ballot, but the early results indicate "the concept itself is not widely embraced." The Field Poll's finding conflicts with a Los Angeles Times/KTLA poll of 705 voters released last week that found 54 percent backed the proposed gay marriage ban and 35 percent opposed it. The Field survey had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus four percentage points on the general amendment question, and plus or minus five percentage points on the more specific question. Andrew Pugno, legal adviser for the coalition of religious and social conservative groups sponsoring the measure, said the Times poll is more consistent with his group's internal polling. "We could acknowledge there has been increasing acceptance of the idea of gay relationships over the last 10 or 20 years, but we think when it comes to marriage there is still a solid majority who want to see it reserved for a man and a woman, and that is all this initiative is about," Pugno said. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Transgender Community Gearing Up to Debate DSMIV DSM section 302.85 by Zak Szymanski http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=3021 As the American Psychiatric Association begins to consider revisions GID - recorded as 302.85 according to the DSM-4, and 302.6 as it The diagnosis is controversial in many camps. Some LGBT advocates Most people, said transgender activist Jamison Green, fall somewhere Transgender activist Julia Serano concurs. "A lot of us agree what the best future would be - where transness Green's ultimate goal is removing GID from the DSM, though he thinks "Gender identity as a category that can be disordered should be In the interim, Green's more immediate concerns are with rewriting "I'd like to see the APA put out a statement that gender variance is Gender therapist Arlene Istar Lev said her ultimate goal is to see "It shouldn't be in a psychiatric manual; it should be a medical Some LGBT advocates think moving GID out of Sexual Disorders and Placement in the nomenclature "is an open question and a reasonable But other activists point out that such a move could further At least one DSM workgroup member, Ray Blanchard, Ph.D., believes "Because trans activists are so up in arms about the GID diagnosis, The DSM discussion might therefore require that LGBT organizing be Copyright C 2005 - 2007, Bay Area Reporter, a division of Benro
May 31st - Guys Nite Out - Every Saturday Night! NEW TOPICS HEAT UP! guysniteout@yourpridecenter.org Join us Every Saturday for GUYS NITE OUT (6:00-8:00p) at the Pride Center! 5/31 How to lose weight and stay in shape: We'll have a guest speaker on nutrition. 6/7 Bears, Cubs, & Wolves..Oh My!: Gay men aren't just muscular and buff. 6/14 Open Topic Night: 6/21 Joke Night: Bring a joke. 6/28 Retirement for the LGBT Community: What practical things can be done to plan for our retirement? Proudly Sponsored by Your Pride Center! www.YourPrideCenter.org
May 31st - GLBT Families Group! GLBT Families Group Activities group for GLBT community members and their families. Group includes activities for children and families to participate in together. Examples include: swimming, hiking, picnics at the park, and horseback riding. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays for family activities. Email Jessa at GLBTFamilies@YourPrideCenter.org, or call (719) 291-4051 to find out about upcoming activities. First Gathering: Saturday, May 31st at Cottonwood! Contact Jessa to get connected today!
June 2nd - Womyn's Book Club - Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays Womyns Pride Book Club is open to any and all lesbians. We meet twice a month on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 pm at the Pride Center. We read a variety of fiction and non-fiction - varying from lesbian literature to current best sellers to biographies to self-help titles. While most of the books are written by women or are about women, that is not an exclusive requirement. Books are nominated by members and chosen by member vote every six months. For more information or to be added to the e-mail list, please e-mail WomynsPride@earthlink.net. June 2 The Singing of Swans, by Mary Saracino June 16 Tales of a Female Nomad, by Rita Golden Gelman Proudly sponsored by Your Pride Center! http://www.YourPrideCenter.org.
June 3rd - Men4Men - Meets Every Tuesday Men4Men - Meets every Tuesday at 7pm at the Pride Center. A chance to share experiences, ideas and feelings and questions. A place where gay men can support one another. Coming out, questions about marriage, everything open. The gathering centers around discussion of a topic -- or topics -- related in some way to life as a gay man in this world. Proudly sponsored by Your Pride Center! www.YourPrideCenter.org
June 3rd - PAGE - Peak Area Gender Expressions Peak Area Gender Expressions (PAGE) PAGE is a social support group for transgender individuals, their families and friends in the Colorado Springs area. We meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Pikes Peak Metropolitan Community Church from 7 - 10PM. The meeting on the first Tuesday is a potluck. Pikes Peak MCC For more info, email us at cospage@gmail.com, or contact Nancy-Jo directly at: nancy-jo1@juno.com or (719) 217-8896. Need directions to the meeting? Proudly sponsored by Your Pride Center! http://www.YourPrideCenter.org
June 8th - Fusion! Pot Luck & Game Night - 2nd Sundays! FUSION! Potluck/Game Night A monthly activity where Gay and Bi men share a potluck dinner and then play board, card and other games. Whether you are new to the group or a long time member, come join us the 2nd Sunday of each month. For more information, call 574-7216. Proudly sponsored by Your Pride Center! (719) 471-4429
June 10th - Bi Community Networking Group! - 2nd Tuesdays Bisexual Networking Group- 2nd Tuesdays! Second Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm - CALL FOR LOCATION! Imagine being told that you have to decide whether to date Blondes or Brunettes. And, once you choose you will always be known as a Blonde lover or a Brunette lover. In fact, if you ever crossed over, you would be accused of being confused. It would seem silly to have to choose. But, that is how bisexuals feel. Bisexuals are people who are capable of being attracted to more than one gender. Come join us. Talk about what's important to you, or just listen to others. Whether you are questioning your orientation, or you know you are bi...are committed or single. All races, religions and genders are welcome here! Topics include: Am I a bisexual?, Partners, Spirituality, Bi Socials, Coming out, Politics, Biphobia, Alternate lifestyles, And much more! Held 2nd TUESDAY of the month at 7:00pm at various locations in Colorado Springs. If you have any questions or for this month's location, please call 491-6937, or email CSBForum@hotmail.com. Sponsored by Your Pride Center | http://www.YourPrideCenter.org | (719) 471-4429
June 14th - 50+ Group Meets 2nd Saturday of Each Month Join our 50+ group the second Saturday of each month for conversation and camaraderie. We meet at the Pride Center from 3-5pm. Of course, there's always cookies and coffee! For more info, call us at 471-4429.
June 14th- Adopt-A-Highway! Have Fun, Volunteer and Create Change with Your Pride Center Adopt-A-Highway! The Pride Center's Adopt-A-Highway Group has been creating change for the environment and our community for 15 years! We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month to clean a section of Highway 24 near Cascade. We've been at this since 1993. Calls are made the night before to confirm. If you are interested in helping out, send an e-mail to jack@ppglcc.org.
June 18th - FUSION! Gay Men's Book Club Fusion! Gay Men's Book Group The book group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. For June we are reading "The Tricky Part" by Martin Moran. For more information, contact rioarriba@aol.com.
June 21st - GAME NIGHT! Women's Social Network - Meets Every Week! Women's Social Network Calendar of Events The WSN is a lesbian social group for singles and couples of all ages and interests in the Colorado Springs area. New members are always welcome! Check out our calendar for regularly scheduled monthly events. We have a dinner the first Friday of each month, a coffee chat the second Saturday, and Game Night on the third Saturday. Details are on our calendar of our Yahoo group site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Womyns_Social_Network/. Email wsn@yourpridecenter.org for more information. Proudly sponsored by Your Pride Center! (719) 471-4429
June 27th - Lesbian Singles! - 4th Fridays at 6:00pm Lesbian Singles! Come out and join us for the Lesbian Singles Night! 4th Fridays of the month from 6:00-8:00pm at the Pride Center at 2508 E. Bijou Street, just east of Union and next to the Bijou Bar & Grill. For more information call (719) 471-4429 - Or just come on in!
NEW! June 27th - Lesbian Adventure Club Plans for Hot Summer Fun! LESBIAN SINGLES ACTIVITY NIGHT SUMMER SCHEDULE JUNE 27TH- weather permitting: OLD COLORADO CITY KITE & SKI FOR SUNSET SCOOTER RIDE THRU THE GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK. Est. $20 activity fee for one hour ride. Will meet the group there and you must R.S.V.P. me in July to go. If bad weather: we will meet at the Pride Center at 6pm and leave to go bowling at Brunswick Pool & Bowling on Circle Ave & Cashe la Pudre. JULY 22ND- weather permitting: moving this Friday meeting to the fourth Tuesday for $2 Tuesdays at SKY SOCKS BASEBALL NIGHT. Est. $10 activity fee. Leave Pride Center at 6:15pm to meet the Group at 6:30pm at Enesco field. If Bad weather- Will meet at PPGLCC at 6pm on Friday July 24 to go shoot pool at Brunswick Pool & Bowling on Circle Ave & Cashe la Pudre. AUGUST 22ND- LOONIES COMEDY CLUB 8pm show. Will meet the group at the Pride Center at 7pm to leave for the club at 7:15pm. Est. $20 activity fee. HOPE TO SEE YOU JOIN IN ON THE FUN!!! Ltr, Dori advofagwf@yahoo.com
Sip & Sup visits a different non-chain restaurant every month! Normally meeting on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 6pm. For more information or to RSVP call Karl or Kevin at 578-9004, or email at kabeck1964@hotmail.com. Your Pride Center is pleased to sponsor Sip & Sup! (719) 471-4429 or http://www.YourPrideCenter.org!
OutWord Writing Group - Meetings Postponed Until June OutWord - our GLBT creative writing group - meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at 6:30pm. We have fun with no-stress creative writing exercises; share support and writing information; and offer respectful suggestions for each other's writing. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender - Everyone welcome! Writers of all levels encouraged to join us! Whether you've never picked up a pencil, or you're a NY Times Best Seller, everyone is welcome! For more information, call (719) 352-2007. Proudly sponsored by Your Pride Center! www.YourPrideCenter.org
Hearts UnitinG - Gay/Bi Men's Group - Meets 1,2,3 Fridays at Various Locations 7:00pm at the Pride Center (Participants in Hearts UnitinG, Guys Nite Out and Men4Men -- or other gay/bi men -- are invited.)
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Job Openings - New Postings 5/29/08 Military Postings: http://www.usajobs.com Posted 5/29/08 Contact: Katie Groke Ellis POSITION: Field Organizer QUALIFICATIONS: Commitment to Planned Parenthood mission. A college degree or demonstrated equivalent experience in a relevant field, campaign organizing skills and database management experience are strongly preferred. This position requires strong interpersonal communication skills, especially comfort in asking people to take action. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Public speaking experience preferred. General knowledge of legislative and electoral processes required. Excellent computer skills including database management and Microsoft Office programs required. RESPONSIBILITIES: POSITION: Public Policy Manager QUALIFICATIONS: Commitment to Planned Parenthood mission. Completion of Bachelor's degree in related discipline with advanced degree preferred. Three to five years of relevant experience that demonstrates excellent strategic, analytical, and persuasive communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and electoral processes. Must be able to travel within and around five state regions (CO, MO, NM, NV, WY) and must possess valid drivers license. Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office applications required RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the development and execution of public affairs events including legislative conferences, lobby days, fundraisers, and candidate workshops. POSITION: Field E-Organizer QUALIFICATIONS: Commitment to Planned Parenthood mission. A college degree or demonstrated experience equivalent in a relevant field, campaign organizing skills and grassroots management experience are strongly preferred. This position requires strong communication skills. Proficiency in online communications, database management, and electronic grassroots communication is a must. General knowledge of legislative and electoral processes required. Excellent computer skills including database management and Microsoft Office programs required. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares regular reports of activity for the Field Manager and VP of Public Affairs. Posted 5/15/08 Posted 5/15/2008 |