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UPCOMING EVENTS
COLAGE Regional Chapter Gathering
COLAGE chapters in the Northeast region are getting together in NYC over the 2010 MLK weekend in a 3 day retreat for teens and adults with one or more Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Transgender Parents! It's an opportunity to share stories, make connections and exchange ideas for building community & amplifying the voices of COLAGErs in our region. It's also a great excuse to escape to NYC for the weekend, and explore the Big Apple with fellow COLAGErs! This event is for youth & teens ages 15+ and adults with LGBTQ parents from NY, CT, VT, NJ, NH, DE, MD, MA, DC, PA and RI, as well as any other adults involved in the leadership of COLAGE chapters in the region.
Registration and more information here.
Past Events Include:
Join COLAGE at AROUND the TABLE
Iowa's First Annual Summit of LGBT Families & Allies
Saturday, November 21st, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Drake University Olmsted Center, Des Moines
COLAGE will be offering youth programming during this day long conference for LGBTQ families, working to engage and create community through workshops and activities involving fun, games, discussions, movies, art, drama and more to two groups -- 9-12 year olds and teens 13-17 with LGBTQ parents.
www.lambdalegal.org/iowafamilysummit
Rainbow Families NJ
7th biennial Family Conference
Montclair State University
Save the date, Saturday November 14th, 2009
Join COLAGE and Rainbow Families New Jersey for a day of family programming,
community building and fun.
The one day conference provides a great opportunity for LGBT families to get
together, get to know one another, and attend a broad array of workshops and
programs.
www.rainbowfamiliesnj.org/what/programs.html
COLAGE Speak OUT Camp
Join COLAGE for our first-ever Speak OUT Camp!
November 5 - 8, 2009
At the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA Camp in Woodstock, GA (30 minutes North of Atlanta)
Be a part of this exciting, long weekend of community building, skill building, political education and fun. Speak OUT Camp is for anyone ages 15 and older who has/had one or more LGBTQ parents. Travel will be provided from the Atlanta airport and travel scholarships will be available. Details, registration & scholarship information, available here.
Please join hosts Jim Schnobrich & Chris Daniel
Larry Riesenbach & Jeff Hallfor Dinner at the Gamble House
Sunday, October 25, 2009
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm * Cocktails & House Tour
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm * Dinner & Wine on the Patio
at
The Gamble House
2 Westmoreland Place
Pasadena, CA
The Pop Luck Club - A Los Angeles-based organization of gay dads that is the largest known gay fathers organization in the world.
Visit The Pop Luck Club.
Click here to purchase tickets
Join COLAGE in Atlanta GA
9am-5pm (ET)
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
COLAGE in partnership with MEGA Family Project of Georgia, offers a full day
of dynamic programming for youth ages 8 and up! Topics include sharing about
your family, leadership building, tools for school and more! Contact Bethany
Lockhart, COLAGE National Program Coordinator for more details and info,
bethany@colage.org, 415-861-5437 x103
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta
1911 Cliff Valley Way
Atlanta, GA 30329
Hosted by: MEGA Family Project 404-808-3350
RSVP by: September 25, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Visit http://eqfed.org/megafp/events/familyconference09/details.tcl for more
event details.
Southern Comfort Conference
September 22 - 27, 2009
Once again, the COLAGE Kids of Trans Program will be represented at this annual transgender conference.
www.sccatl.org
Gender Odyssey Conference
September 5 - 7, 2009
The COLAGE Kids of Trans Program will present a panel of adults with transgender parents at this annual conference in Seattle, WA.
www.genderodyssey.org
Keshet Camp
September 3 - 6, 2009
Middle fork, Tuolumne River, CA
COLAGE is excited to be partnering with Camp Tawonga to provide youth programming at this camp for LGBT families in Northern CA.
www.tawonga.org/weekend-programs/keshet.php
TRANSGRESS, TRANSFORM, TRANSCEND Conference
August 14 - 16, 2009
A national community and activist convening of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Asian American, South Asian, and Pacific Islander (API) individuals and organizations. COLAGE Board members Asha Leong and Cathy Sakimura will be presenting workshops on families and COLAGErs.
www.nqapia.org/nc-2009.html
Family Week Provincetown
August 1 - 8, 2009
Join COLAGE and Family Equality Council for the largest gathering of LGBTQ families and COLAGE's annual community building and youth empowerment program for 3rd-12th graders.
Family Week Michigan
July 10 - 17, 2009
Join COLAGE and Rainbow Families Great Lakes for the Midwest Family Week- fun and empowerment for the whole family!
www.rfgl.org
Philly Trans Health Conference
June 11-13, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
COLAGE Presentation: "Supporting the Children of Transgender Parents"
www.trans-health.org
Pride and Joy Families Weekend
Radisson Hotel, Utica, NY
Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2009
COLAGE coordinates a youth track at this exciting new event!
www.prideandjoyfamilies.org
Minnesota Family Reception
Sunday, April 19, 2009
at the home of Jim Hoppe & Mike Weckesser
1426 Osceola Ave
St. Paul, MN
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Please join COLAGE's National Board of Directors, Staff, and Hosts Sara Berger, Martin Brown, Jim Hoppe & Mike Weckesser, Abigail Garner, Jim Schnobrich, Laura & Linda Smidzik, Sarah van Houten, and COLAGE National Program Coordinator Bethany Lockhart at our Minnesota Family Reception. Hosted refreshments & light hors d'oeuvre for all ages. Guests are welcome to bring friends.
Please rsvp to jack@colage.org or call 415.861.5437 x105.
Rainbow Families Minnesota Conference
April 18th, 2009
Minneapolis, MN
COLAGE will offer a full track for middle and high school youth with LGBTQ parents as well as special sessions for 4th-5th graders and for parents. To learn more or to register visit
www.familyequality.org/conference.
Lesbian Health Summit
March 7th, 2009
San Francisco, CA
COLAGE is presenting a panel featuring adult COLAGErs sharing a range of expertise related to health and wellness. Panelists include health attorney, Kathryn Watson, psychotherapist Tasha Jackson, RN and former COLAGE Director, Stefan Lynch and Alice Ruby, Director of the Sperm Bank of CA. Our session is at 3 pm.
www.lesbianhealthinfo.org/NationalLesbianHealthSummit/index.html
COLAGE Chapter Institute
Bay Area, CA
November 14 - 16, 2008
A unique opportunity for networking, skill building and empowerment for youth and adult COLAGE chapter leadership. Join us at the beautiful Pt. Montara Lighthouse just south of San Francisco for an unforgettable weekend of learning, community and fun.
Queer Families = Healthy Families
San Francisco, CA
October 11, 2008
Sponsored by Gaylesta and its partners, including COLAGE, this event is for therapists, LGBTQ families, and allies.
www.gaylesta.org/events.html
Southern Comfort Conference
Atlanta, GA
September 30 - October 5, 2008
COLAGE will present two sessions at this annual, national transgender conference.
www.sccatl.org
Parenting with Pride Conference
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, September 13, 2008
COLAGE sponsors the youth track at this annual LGBTQ family event produced by the LA Gay and Lesbian Center's Family Services Program
American Psychological Association
Boston, MA
August 14 - 17, 2008
COLAGE Presentation by three adult COLAGErs- Dr. Orson Morrison, Elizabeth Castellana and Monica Canfield-Lenfest: "People with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Parents - Examining needs, strengths, and practical tools for clinicians"
30 Days Premiere
June 24th, FX Channel
The premiere of an episode of Morgan Spurlock's 30 Days focused on LGBT families and including interviews with members of COLAGE Ann Arbor and COLAGE NYC.
Episode Four:
www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/30days/episodeguide.php
American Family Outing
May - June 2008
A collaborative project with Soulforce, the National Black Justice Coalition and the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. During the 6 weekends between Mother's Day and Father's Day, the American Family Outing will visit 6 US cities to spark dialogue about faith and families at some of the country's largest mega-churches.
www.soulforce.org/afo
Philly Trans Health Conference
Philadelphia, PA
May 30 - 31, 2008
COLAGE Presentation: "Supporting the Children of Transgender Parents"
http://www.trans-health.org/
Growing Up with LGBTQ Parents: A National and Local Perspective
Philadelphia, PA,
Saturday, May 3rd, 12:30 PM
Temple University City Center, Room 321
Co-sponspored by COLAGE and Mountain Meadow Summer Camp, this session presents the opportunity to learn about the experiences of youth and adults with LGBTQ parents from both the national and local perspectives. Learn the ways that youth with LGBTQ parents are making change in their schools, communities and families, get an update about the climate in schools and politics for LGBTQ families, and hear directly from youth about their lives.
For more information visit: http://www.equalityforum.com/2008/collaborative.cfm
Rainbow Families DC
April 26th, 2008
Takoma Park, MD
A one-day conference for LGBT families including a track of COLAGE programming for youth.
www.rainbowfamiliesdc.org
Rainbow Families of Minnesota Annual Conference
April 12th, 2008
For the third year, COLAGE will sponsor a youth track of dynamic programming at the largest LGBT family conference in the country.
www.rainbowfamilies.org
American Family Outing Training Weekend
Austin, TX
February 22nd - 24th, 2008
An action we are collaborating on with Soulforce as well as the National Black Justice Coalition and the UFMCC, the American Family Outing will spark conversation and visibility about LGBT families in religious institutions. Families are encouraged to apply today!
www.soulforce.org/afo
National Middle Schools Association Annual Conference
November 8th - 10th
Houston, TX
COLAGE presents a workshop on creating safer schools for students with LGBT parents.
www.nmsa.org
PFLAG National Convention
October 11th - 14th, 2007
Washington, DC
COLAGE is pleased to present workshop sessions at this national PFLAG event.
www.pflag.org
Families in the Desert
October 5th - 7th
Palm Springs, CA
Family in the Desert is co-sponsored by the LA Gay and Lesbian Center, Family Matters San Diego, The Pop Luck Club, Family Equality Council and COLAGE.
COLAGE will provide community building and youth empowerment activities for youth ages 9 and up during this fun weekend for LGBT families. Register Online at www.familypride.org/desert.
COLAGE Boston Fundraiser and Celebration
September 30th, 2007
Boston, MA
The Boston premiere of In My Shoes: Stories of Youth with LGBT Parents and That's So Gay: Portraits of Youth with LGBT Parents.
www.colage.org/boston
Southern Comfort Conference
September 10th - 16th, 2007
Atlanta, GA
COLAGE presents a panel of young adults with transgender parents at this national conference.
www.sccatl.org
Families by the River
August 17th - 19th, 2007
Guerneville, CA
A new weekend for LGBT families with special COLAGE programs for youth 9 and up.
www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=131998
Act OUT: The National LGBT Family Conference
October 27th-29th, 2006
Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas
This weekend long conference brought together youth and adults with LGBT parents, LGBT families, queer folks, and allies for community, education and activism. Co-sponsored with Family Equality Council. Highlights included the First Ever COLAGE Chapter Institute with representation from eleven chapters nationwide, a Leadership track focused on movement and skill building for young adults and adults with LGBT parents, a fabulous Halloween dance, and more.
COLAGE at Mountain Meadow Summer Camp, August 2005
COLAGE was excited to partner
with Mountain Meadow summer camp in August 2005! Mountain Meadow is a
progressive and diverse community that offers children of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer and other non-traditional families and
their allies, regardless of income, programming dedicated to
recognizing and challenging different forms of oppression and
intolerance. During a week of COLAGE programming, almost 80 Mountain
Meadow campers participated in fun and diverse COLAGE activities.
More: www.mountainmeadow.org
Building Blocks, Southern California LGBT Family Conference in Los Angeles, June 2005
COLAGE was thrilled to
participate in the second annual Southern California conference for
LGBT families. We co-sponsored this fantastic event with the Family
Services Program of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. Highlights
included youth development and arts programming for youth ages 9- 16, a
great line-up of parent workshops, fun activities for younger children,
and a powerful COLAGE Youth Panel at the end of the day.
Metro DC LGBT Family
and Parenting Conference, April 2005
In April 2005, COLAGE joined
with Whitman Walker Clinic and the Family Equality Council Coalition to present a
one-day Metro DC Regional LGBT Family Conference. 19 youth ages 8 - 19
participated in COLAGE activities featuring games, movies, art,
leadership and public speaking training and a lot of fun. The day
culminated with a COLAGE Young Adult panel allowing the conference
participants to hear directly from youth with LGBT parents about the
true experiences of the kids in our families.
More: www.familypride.org/events/dcconference.php
Texas LGBT Family Conference in Dallas, February 2005
COLAGE participated in the
first-ever one-day LGBT Family conference in Dallas, Texas. 33 youth
ages 9-19 participated in the COLAGE program, most of whom had never
before been in a space with other youth with LGBT parents!
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