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The Newsletter for the
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of Colorado
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| 1050 Broadway ♦ Denver, CO 80203 ♦ 303-733-7743 |
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Save these dates!!
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join the Denver Gender Identity Center for a service honoring and celebrating the transgender community and those who have been lost to hate or violence.
GIC will be holding a service at the Washington Park United church of Christ on 400 S. Williams St.,Denver,CO from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Nov. 20th.
For more information, at contact them 303-202-6460 or emailTG Spirit at teeg@gicofcolo.co
Community Open House and Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, 11am - 1pm
The GLBT Community Center of Colorado - 1050 Broadway, Denver
Join The Center for a casual champagne brunch, conversation, door prizes, and exciting updates about our future! The event is free and open to the public. Start your holiday season off right.
Come home to The Center!
Queer Youth Summit in January
Save the date of Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 for the Colorado Queer Youth Summit. The Queer Youth Summit is a statewide collaborative to organize the first ever conference for GLBTIQ youth of Colorado.
This will be a day-long event held in Denver with workshops including safer sex, relationships, leadership development, arts, queer history, and much more! Please check http://coqueeryouthsummit.org for details.
Many Men, Many Voices
El Futuro announces its November 2008 Many Men, Many Voices Weekend Retreats where gay/bisexual Latinos can participate, teach, and learn from each other in a fun-filled atmosphere. Participants completing the weekend retreat will receive a $100 gift card. Registration is requested. Retreat weekends are: Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 8/9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 22/23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. El Futuro is at 881 Federal Blvd, Denver. To register or for more information, contact Reynaldo at 720-904-7125.
Creating Change in Denver
The Center is one of many local organizations organizing Creating Change, the National Conference on LGBT Equality, in Denver Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, 2009. If you are interested in assisting with programs and outreach or volunteering, please call 303-733-7743, ext. 108.
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November 2008 www.glbtcolorado.org
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A premium evening of premium Scotch
Join The Center at the Walker Fine Art Gallery for a premium Glenfiddich Scotch tasting!
Patrons will sample fine 12, 15, 18, 21 and 30 year scotches at this unique and exclusive event, lead by Glenfiddich brand ambassador Ray Pearson.
Cocktails and hors d' oeuvres will also be served.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Walker Fine Art Gallery
300 West 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
parking available on-site
Patron $100
Tickets can be purchased here online.
Space is strictly limited, so purchase today!
For more information, please contact Amy Drayer at 303-733-7743 x103
Presented by Glenfiddich
Sponsored by Merrill Lynch, Public Service Credit Union, PowerHousing
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Stay Informed!
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center Board of Directors discussed two of the statewide ballot questions facing Colorado voters in November, Amendment 46, the "Colorado Civil Rights Initiative" and Amendment 48, the "Personhood Initiative," and now announces its opposition to both Amendment 46 and Amendment 48 and encourages members of the GLBT community and allies to vote “no” on both initiatives.
Please click on the logos for more information.
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MGL Productions & Fingermonkeys
present
A Miss Grand Lake Holiday Show
HOLY SH*T, IT’S CHRISTMAS 3
Friday, Nov. 28
Doors at 8 PM | Show at 9 PM
CLUB M @ Hamburger Mary’s
A Benefit for THE CENTER
Starring The Ladies of the Lake & Special Guests
Jasmine Rice
Sharron MyBeaverhausen
Virginia Slim
Eurethra Bearns
Autumn Meadowbrook
Tiara Starr
Delta Badhand
Beyache
Tekela Mockingbird
& More
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November is Homeless Youth Month
Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper have designated the month of November 2008 as Homeless and Runaway Youth Awareness Month in Colorado. In addition, the United States Congress, the National Runaway Switchboard and the National Network for Youth have proclaimed November as National Runaway Prevention Month.
A kickoff event is planned for Thursday, Nov. 6 from 3 –7 p.m. (Proclamation Ceremony at 5 p.m.) at Urban Peak Denver, 730 21st St., Denver, CO 80205. The event will include a proclamation ceremony, food, entertainment, and a resource fair for youth in the areas of housing, education, employment, medical, shelter, and emergency services.
For more information, visit: http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/shhp/Homeless-Youth.htm.
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Division of Supportive Housing and Homeless Programs, Office of Homeless Youth Services is working in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Prevention Initiatives, Title X McKinney Vento Homeless Education Programs and community agencies.
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Program staff growing at The Center
Christi Stafford joins The Center as Community Programs Manager continuing the work of the Healthy Living program. She has been program director at cityWILD, a local non-profit serving Denver youth, for the past five years. Christi's professional background includes 12 years working with both youth and families in wilderness and urban settings in direct service roles as well as program management. She has more than seven years experience with curriculum and program design as well as extensive work in strategic planning and program development.
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