Calendar of Events

Calendars

• Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Affairs Calendar
• The Institute for Research on Women and Gender
• WRAP
• Women Out and About Calendar
• Affirmations calendar

June is Gay Pride Month -
This month is meant to recognize the impact Gay, Lesbian and Transgender individuals have had on the world. June is now the month of acceptance and the month to welcome diversity in communities regardless of sexual orientation. Gay and lesbian groups celebrate this special time with pride parades, picnics, parties, memorials for those lost from HIV and AIDS, and other group gathering events that attract thousands upon thousands of individuals. The international impact has been so influential to so many people that it makes for a perfect time for an organization to be a part of the festivities.

Events

• July 16-19, 2008 - Ann Arbor Art Fair - W-F 10am - 9pm, Sat: 10am - 6pm - Come by the UMHS Pride Network booth and say hello.

• July 19 - 27 - Detroit's Hotter Than July - The Black Pride Society welcome's you to the 13th annual Detroit's Hotter Than July, the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration. Our 2008 theme "Embracing Our Past, Celebrating Our Future" celebrates a legacy of pride in our community, We are proud to be one of the country's oldest pride events for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of African descent in North America. We encourage you to network, socialize, and spread the cheer of pride, and tell a new friend "Happy Hotter Than July" when passing by. Visit their web site for details of events.
  
  
• Friday, July 25, 2008 - 8:30 - 5:30 - The A.L.O.R.D.E. collective presents: "your body, your temple"  A Premiere black lesbian health symposium; The Hilton Garden Inn, in beautiful downtown Detroit, 351 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI:  Topics include: Cervical and breast cancer, substance abuse, sgl domestic violence, heart disease and stroke, mental health issues, smoking cessation, safe sex, sexually transmitted diseases and physical fitness. Complimentary Lunch will be provided.  Open to the public.  Health Care Providers are welcome! Donations will be accepted at the door.  Fore more information please call 313-865-2170 ext 4 or 313-720-4618. A.L.O.R.D.E. stands for African American Lesbians Organized to Renew Dignity and Empowerment.  Founded, 1994. 
  

Volunteer opportunities

• QueerZone - Ypsilanti-based program provides a safe space for LGBTQ youth ages 13-20
• WRAP - Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project- Volunteer Positions Available, no minimum hours necessary.   Contact Matt Rindfleisch at mattr@wrap-up.org

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UMHS Pride Network 2008 Meetings schedule:

• Thursday, July 24- 4 to 5 p.m. - CANCELLED
• Thursday, August 21 - 4 to 5 p.m. - Conference room UH 2G207 - map to room
• Thursday, September 18- 4 to 5 p.m. - Conference room UH 2G207 - map to room
• Thursday, October 16 - 4 to 5 p.m. - Conference room UH 2G207 - map to room
• Thursday, November 20  - 4 to 5 p.m. - Conference room UH 2G207 - map to room
• Thursday, December 18 - 4 to 5 p.m. - Conference room UH 2G207 - map to room

Brown Bag Lunches 2008-  alternative to regular meetings - bring your lunch and meet other members

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Please e-mail Kimber Converso if you have additional events you would like to add.