RU12? Community Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Vermont

This Thurs: Big Gay Onion Open Mic Coffeehouse!!

Thursday, February 16th 6:30-8:30

at The Block Gallery, Winooski VT

 

Every Third Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm, with featured performer Antara! At the Block Gallery in Winooski, RU12? will host an open mic night featuring 3 open guest performers who will dazzle our LGBTQ community members with their musical prowess or their mad skills in written word! Email: BigGayOnion@ru12.org or call 860-7812 to sign up for the open mic. Event is free but we will pass the hat for appreciation for RU12? For more information call RU12? 860-7812.

 

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Military Group with PIZZA and Games, this Thursday!

Military LGBQ members join us for pizza and games at the RU12 community center on February 2 from 5-7!!! (notice the time change!)

You heard right, next meeting we'll have pizza and discussion centered around Wii sports action and board games.. Scrabble, Scategories, LIF...E, trivia, UNO, we've got 'em all!

If you know for sure you can make it, please RSVP at angela@ru12.org so we can make sure we have enough pizza for everyone! Also, please let me know if you have any special dietary concerns!

As always, please distibute this as much as possible to any LGBQ service members!

Hope to see you there!

This is a Group for LGB-Q active and non-active military service members. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved please contact: Angela@ru12.org or call 802-860-RU12 (7812).

This group is held from 5-7 pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, in the library at the RU12? Community Center in the Champlain Mill (1st floor).

RU12? Family Programming and Events Forum coming up this weekend!

We are moving ahead with plans to reinvigorate RU12?'s programming for LGBTQ families, but we'd like your input on how we can best serve you. As such, we invite you to attend an open forum hosted by the RU12? Community Center on Saturday, February 4 from 10:30am-12noon. 

(This will be last information-gathering session for Chittenden County families, with additional forums to be scheduled throughout February and March for other parts of the state.) 

In the past, RU12? has hosted regular family-related events, and we plan to hold at least 5 gatherings of a social, support and/or educational nature this year. Although we have lots of ideas for the future, we'd rather hear from you--what would be relevant? What would be helpful? What would be fun? 

With more LGBTQ families in Vermont than ever before, we need your help to determine our next steps. So please join us for a dialogue on 2/4; childcare and light refreshments will be provided. 

Saturday, February 4, 10:30am-12noon

 RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 1st floor 

 

Questions, comments or RSVP to jean@ru12.org.. We look forward to seeing you!

Film Series

RU12? Community Center, VGSA, and Truth Wins Out host a film and discussion series once a month on Sundays at 2:00 pm in the Pickering Room on the 2nd Floor of the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

Feb. 12th 2:00 pm
Edie and Thea: A Very Long Engagement

After 42 years, feisty and delightful lesbian couple Edie and Thea are finally getting married. From the early '60s to the present day, the tireless community activists persevere through many battles, both personal and political.

March 11th 2:00 pm
Out of Respect: A Story of Five

Out ofRespect follows five homeless queer youth as they hustle and struggle to survive on the streets of Milwaukee.  

April 1st 2:00 pm
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World

In this film After Stonewall director John Scagliotti approaches the issue of international gay rights. With the 2001 police raid on an Egyptian disco at its center, the film explores several global instances of mistreatment against homosexuals.

May 13th 2:00 pm
Leslie Jordan: My Trip Down the Pink Carpet

Widely regarded as one of the funniest men in show business, and also a fixture of gay culture, Leslie Jordan spent his first few decades in the industry racking up droll tales of his life and experiences.

Military Group this Thursday! Bring a battle buddy!

Military Group This Week!!!!!

You know you want to join! Invite all your gay military friends!

This is a Support Group for LGB-Q active and non-active military service members. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved please contact: Angela@ru12.org or call 802-860-RU12 (7812).

This group is held from 6-8pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, in the library at the RU12? Community Center in the Champlain Mill (1st floor).

Please pass the group information along to any service members you may know.

Winter Rendezvous Gay Ski Week in Stowe

The annual Winter Rendezvous is back and has an amazing line-up for 2012! You can REGISTER HERE for any part of the festivities from January 18 - 22.  Those who plan to ski are especially encouraged to register- the discount is amazing and you must register to receive a discount voucher for a lift ticket. Otherwise, anyone with a valid VT photo ID will receive $10 off the listed ticket price at the door.

BELOW IS A  MESSAGE FROM VARLA JEAN MERMAN ABOUT 2012 WR  

Click below for the full list of events!

RU(n)12? at the Intervale on Sat 1/14

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After a two-week hiatus, I'd love to get back into the swing of things with any and all of you (as well as any well-behaved canine running buddies you care to bring along) this weekend. I'm inclined to suggest a flat(ter) route than Red Rocks due to a touchy Achilles on my part, but am enjoying the trail running. How about the Intervale?

So consider this your invite to join Tallulah and me on Saturday, Jan 14th at 10am, for an hour-ish run at the Intervale. Meet at the parking pull-off right after the road turns to dirt (just past the entrance to Gardener's Supply on Intervale Road in Burlington).

I'm open to route suggestions for future runs.

And as promised, the first bi-weekly RUn12? discussion question: Do you have a 2012 training goal? If so, what are you working towards? Respond to me, I'll compile your responses and share at the end of the week. (Your discussion question suggestions are also welcome!)

Hope you are are hale and healthy and happy in this crisp Vermont January!

Sincerely, 

Jean Sienkewicz
RUn12@ru12.org

Revitalizing RU12?'s Family Programming--care to share?

We are moving ahead with plans to reinvigorate RU12?'s programming for LGBTQ families, but we need YOUR INPUT on how we can best serve you! In support of this, we invite you to attend an open forum hosted by the RU12? Community Center on Saturday, February 4 from 10:30am-12noon. 

(This will be last information-gathering session for Chittenden County families, with additional forums to be scheduled throughout February and March for other parts of the state.) 

In the past, RU12? has hosted regular family-related events, and we plan to hold at least 5 gatherings of a social, support and/or educational nature this year. Although we have lots of ideas for the future, we'd rather hear from you--what would be relevant? What would be helpful? What would be fun? 

With more LGBTQ families in Vermont than ever before, we need your help to determine our next steps. So please join us for a dialogue on 2/4; childcare and light refreshments will be provided. 

 

Saturday, February 4, 10:30am-12noon

RU12? Community Center, Champlain Mill, 1st floor 

 

Questions, comments or RSVP to jean@ru12.org. We look forward to seeing you!

GLAM Gaymes Night: First Friday Pre-Gayme!

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You know you're a player... we wanna see your game!   Join other guys who like guys for a night of smooth moves and extra-friendly competition. We've got some great games (like, Wii, Apples to Apples and Taboo) but feel free to bring any of your own too. We've got all your snacky dreams and desires covered, too. Just bring your game-face!   Meet up with us at RU12? Annex (located on the 2nd Floor of the Champlain Mill) at 8pm. We'll be heading over to First Friday at Higher Ground to continue the fun.   If you are a young gay, bi or queer man and are interested in becoming involved with GLAM, email us at glam@ru12.org, facebook friend us http://www.facebook.com/GLAMvt or visit us online at www.glamvt.org

 

 

New Group: Trans-Parent meeting: Tues, Jan 10th 6:30pm at Outright Vermont

**New support group for parents, family, friends, and allies of people who identify as Trans. Next Meeting will be 6:30pm Tues, Jan 10th at Outright Vermont, located in the Multi-Generational Center at 241 North Winooski Avenue Burlington, VT

FMI: Contact: (802) 865-9677** 

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Hi all,

Our next Trans-Parent / Trans-Family meeting will be held on January 10th, 2012.  A special thanks to Morganne and Melissa of Outright Vt for providing us with the perfect space to hold a support group for friends and family of people who identify as Trans.  

At our last meeting on Dec. 14th, we decided to cancel the meeting scheduled for Dec. 28th since many will be away for the holidays.  Speaking of the holidays, we wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday season and look forward to seeing you again in the New Year. 

So mark your calendars for:

WHEN:    Tuesday, January 10th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

     and    Thursday, January 26th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

WHERE:  Ourtright Vermont is located in the Multi-Generational Center at 241 North Winooski Ave.  Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 865-9677

Looking forward to continuing the dialogue.  (Please send a brief email reply letting us know whether or not you can make it on either or both of those days - thanks!)  

Warm Regards,

(Parent) 

PS  Please feel free to pass this email on to family and/or friends of people who identify as transgender - thanks.

 

RU(n)12? LGBTQ Running Club! Sat, Dec 24th at 10am

 

RU12?’s premier running group! You and your well-behaved dog should join other RUn12-ers for a 40-ish minute group run this Saturday. Meet at 10am at the entrance to Red Rocks Park in S. Burlington if you would like to participate. If you’d like to join a group of running LGBTQ folk contact RUn12@ru12.org or call Jean Sienkewicz at 860-7812

RU12?'s BIG GAY Onion Open-Mic Coffeehouse Event: Thursday 6:30p

Come join us for some amazing local talent, coffee, treats, beer, wine and great community energy!

Every Third Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm, with featured performer Antara! At the Block Gallery in Winooski, RU12? will host an open mic night featuring 3 open guest performers. Event is free but we will pass the hat for appreciation for RU12? For more information call RU12? 860-7812.

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Vermont Freedom to Marry Offers Free Legal and Financial Planning Workshop for Same-Sex Couples

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Alexia Venafra, Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP
Phone: 802-864-0217
Email: avenafra@langrock.com 

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. – Vermont Freedom to Marry, which spearheaded the successful statewide effort to secure the freedom to marry for same-sex couples and continues to provide resources to Vermont individuals, couples, and families grappling with inequality on the federal level, announced today that it will hold a free workshop, entitled “Legal & Financial Planning Strategies for Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ Individuals,” on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. This important interactive event will take place at the Vermont Interactive Television studios (http://www.vitlink.org/location) in Williston, Brattleboro, White River Junction, and Montpelier from 5:30-7:00 p.m. 

Within Vermont same-sex couples have civil marriage equality, adoptive parent recognition, and other important safeguards. However, their families face a complicated and confusing legal patchwork across the US and abroad and remain vulnerable whenever they travel to places that lack these crucial legal recognitions. Furthermore, because of discriminatory federal laws like the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex spouses are denied over 1,000 federal benefits available to opposite-sex spouses, including Social Security benefits, job protection while caring for a sick spouse, and a multitude of tax-saving opportunities.

Lots of fun things to do this weekend with RU12?!

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10^TH

RUn12? Saturday Jaunt!

10am. You and your well-behaved dog are invited to join Jean from RU12? and other RUn12-ers for a 4-5 mile group run this Saturday at 10am at the entrance to Red Rocks Park in South Burlington.

 

December Heat: GLAM Sex Talk 1pm

 

We’ll turn up the heat with one of Glam Vermont's Sex Talks! Our next ones will be on Sat 12/10 at 1pm & Weds 12/14 at 6pm. Free food, fun discussions about sex and relationships, gift cards and everyone who comes is entered into a raffle of a very generous gift card from Small Dog Electronics Open to all guys who like guys ages 18-35. Limited space, so email glam@ru12.org, or 860-RU12 to register!

 

Gay Boy Band Auditions!

 

4pm. Any guys 17-25 interested in joining a Gay Boy Band? There’s a group coming together to form an all gay pop/r&b singing boy band that caters to the LGBTQ community and anyone who loves music. Auditions will be held at RU12? 4pm on Sat, 12/10. FMI: email Tyler.

 

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11^TH

RU12? LGBTQ Knitting & Crocheting Group

All types of textile artists are welcome to join! Noon on the 2nd and 4th (and sometimes 5th) Sundays of every month at RU12? Community Center. People of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and skill levels to come together in a queer space. If you have questions or you'd like to join the group please contact RU12? at 860-RU12 (7812) or email TheCenter@RU12.org.

 

RU12? & VGSA Second Sunday Screening

Film: The Times of Harvey Milk

Film begins at 2pm, discussion to follow. Just as the series' name suggests, screenings are held on the second Sunday of every month at Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library in the Pickering Room (on the 2nd floor). 

 

GLAM Core Group

Accepting New Members!

Sundays 6pm. We're looking for young gay and bi guys who are interested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys! Core Group runs our program, and we want your input! If you're a young gay, bi, or queer man who would like to get involved, email us at glam@ru12.org, check out our webpage or friend us on facebook.

 

 

 

VGSA's Holiday Lights Tour! Fri 12/9

Friday 12/9 Holiday Lights Tour 7:00-9:00 PM

Join Randy Violette as he leads a tour of Chittenden County's most festive homes! The Holiday Lights Party is back, and it's better than ever. VGSA is hiring a large passenger van to shuttle participants around town. We'll view all the spectacles -- from the ostentatious to the tacky, the classy to the campy. Space is limited, We've filled one Van and need to know if we need another, so you MUST RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW. We will rendezvous at Randy's; bring your beverage of choice! This special holiday treat is free to members, pro-rated fee for non-members. Email Randy to secure your seat NOW!

Community Calendar Spotlight: UVM's Home for the Holidays -Thurs 12/8

UVM Students: Home for the Holidays

Thursday December 8th, 4:30pm - 7:00pm Davis Center, Grand Maple Ballroom. Many of us, going home for break is not always a holiday. This event is meant to be a holiday celebration that is queer-affirming and fun! UVMers can enjoy an impromptu card game, some snacks, arts & crafts, and a movie for children of all ages starting at 4:30. Then at 5:00, sit down to a lovingly prepared dinner, made by your community, of holiday favorites ranging from apple pie to tamales and everything in between.

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Drop-in HIV Testing Canceled for Wednesday Dec 7th

Drop-in hours will resume Thurs 12/8 11-6pm

For more information, please call 802-860-7812 or email GLAM@ru12.org 

Call to Artists: December Big Gay Onion Coffeehouse!!

 

RU12?’s next Open Mic Coffeehouse event is coming up on Thursday, December 15th at The Block Gallery in Winooski, VT. Our extra-special, fabulous host ANTARA is looking for performers who will dazzle our LGBTQ community members with their musical prowess or their mad skills in written word! If you want to try some stand-up comedy or show us your interpretive dance routine, look no further than the Big Gay Onion. Email: BigGayOnion@ru12.org or call 860-7812 to sign up.

RU12? and VGSA Film/Discussion Series- The Times of Harvey Milk

RU12? and VGSA SECOND SUNDAY SCREENING -
Dec. 11th, 2pm     
Fletcher Free Library/Pickering Room, Burlington

A truly great documentary, The Times of Harvey Milk (1984) has exceeded its original category with the passage of time. It is now an archive, a political case study, urban geography, melodrama, and cathartic expiation, and has inspired both an opera and a theatrical feature, Gus Van Sant’s Milk (2008). The Times of Harvey Milk is a dazzling exemplar of that defunct technology 16 mm celluloid, the predigital choice for all alternative documentary and feature movements in America. With its astute roundup of news clips, archival materials, and original footage, and careful casting of veterans of the era for context, all orchestrated to capture the emotions of such signal events as the candlelight procession on the night of the assassinations and the White Night riots on the day of the verdicts, The Times of Harvey Milk has become a film that defies any expiration date. It is the rare documentary that speaks to our time, its own, and the intervening years with equal fluency.

A true twentieth-century trailblazer, Harvey Milk was an outspoken human rights activist and one of the first openly gay U.S. politicians elected to public office; even after his assassination in 1978, he continues to inspire disenfranchised people around the world. The Oscar-winning The Times of Harvey Milk, directed by Robert Epstein and produced by Richard Schmiechen, was as groundbreaking as its subject. One of the first feature documentaries to address gay life in America, it’s a work of advocacy itself, bringing Milk’s message of hope and equality to a wider audience. This exhilarating trove of original documentary material and archival footage is as much a vivid portrait of a time and place (San Francisco’s historic Castro District in the seventies) as a testament to the legacy of a political visionary.

RU12? and VGSA Second Sunday Screening is a cooperative effort of Vermont's LGBT and ally community. We gather to watch films about LGBT people and issues, and to share our thoughts and experiences.  Screenings are free and open to the public.  As the series' name suggests, screenings are held on the second Sunday of every month at the Fletcher Free Library in the Pickering Room. Film begins at 2pm, discussion to follow.

 

 

VT CARES and Chandler Pride host "The Normal Heart" in Randolph

Vermont CARES is excited to partner with Chandler Pride this year to host a reading of Larry Kramer's fiery play, "The Normal Heart," in Randolph, VT. Produced by Dan Butler, this reading will benefit Vermont CARES and our colleagues at the HIV/HCV Resource Center. Please join us, and call ahead for tickets at (802)863-2437.

RACKshop: Anal Play

On Sunday December 4th, come knockin' on the back door with VASE! Vermont Alternative Sexuality Education will present all the ins & outs for safe exploration of anal play for men, women, trans people, heterosexuals, homosexuals, queer sex, and any-other-sexual you want! Curious about how to get started? What will hurt and what will feel great? VASE will cover all the basics of toys, strap ons, anal sex,lubes, STI's, and even prostate massage.  If you think you've done it all, maybe we can show you something you haven't gotten in there.Think anal play is only for gay sex? Think again! There are dozens of ways heterosexual couples can enjoy the pleasures to be found here.Think anal orgasms for women are a myth? Think again!  Our experienced educators will guide you through the pleasurable exploration of anal play, no matter how you identify.

Plus: FREE & ANONYMOUS HIV testing will be offered, thanks to RU12.

Doors open at 12p. Class goes from 12:30pm to 6:30pm with snack breaks (feel free to bring your own).

There will be demos and an exploratorium for anyone who wants guidance from our educators.

Cost: $20 per person. $15 for NELA members.

Contact VASE to register at vtkink@gmail.com Visit www.vtkink.com for more information.

THURS 12/1: LGBTQ Military Service Members Social Support Group

6-8pm 1st & 3rd Thursdays, in the library at the RU12? Community Center in the Champlain Mill (1st floor).

This is a Support Group for LGBTQ active and non-active military service members. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved please contact: Angela@ru12.org or call 802-860-RU12 (7812)

 

LGBTQ Knitting Group Meets Sunday at Noon

This fabulous robe could be yours!!

Group for Knitting, Crochetting, and other Textile Artists Meets Noon on Sunday 11/27 at RU12?'s Annex. Located on the second floor. (one floor up from The Center)

RU12's LGBTQ Knitting & Crocheting Group is off to a great start! There is a fantastic mixture of both knitting and crocheting fools that have a great time perfecting their craft among supportive group members. A few folks are just learning how to cast on, knit and purl. Others are learning more advanced techniques in cabling and Tunisian crochet.


Noon on the 2nd and 4th (and sometimes 5th) Sundays of every month at RU12? Community Center.


People of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and skill levels to come together in a queer space. If you have questions or you'd like to join the group please contact RU12? at 860-RU12 (7812) or email TheCenter@RU12.org

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RUn12? first run tomorrow!

RUn12? LGBTQ Running Group 

Welcome to the first installment of RUn12? -RU12? Community Center's new running group! 10am at Red Rocks in Burlington for an hour's run. Group is open to runners of all skill levels.For more information emailJean@ru12.org or call 860-7812.

 

Call to Artists: Seeking Gay Boy Band Members

Looking to put together an all gay pop/r&b singing boy band. I have been wanting to do this for years because singing is a passion of mine and always has been. My goal is to put together this boy band and record a few albums and perform at LBGTQ functions all over the world and give some of the profits/proceeds to these types of organizations.

This band will not just cater to the LGBTQ community but to anyone who likes music. So I want to hold an audition to find at least 4 or 5 more group members, including myself to form a hopefully successful band.

The auditions are not just for singers but anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to come and show us what you got to be the “band” for the “group”. Musicians can be anyone but only gay males are tocome try out for the group. So if you are between the ages of 17-25, gay, can sing and dance. This might be fun for you to come and audition for. So if possible please send a message with a picture and little bit about yourself to the email below.

Audition place:

RU12? Community Center

20 Winooski Falls Way, Suite 102

Winooski, VT 05404

802.860.7812

Time/Date: Auditions start at 4pm on Saturday 12/10/2011
For any questions and information please email Tyler  or find him on Facebook!

Interweave Film Night: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows

The Interweave group at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington (located on Pearl Street, at the top of Church St) is hosting a movie night this month on November 21st, showing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 2 starting at 6:15-9:00.  This event is open to all- both church members and non-church members. Childcare can be provided if there is a week notice but it is a family-friendly event.  To RSVP or get more information, contact Danielle Rochford at Dannir86@comcast.net.

BIG Gay Onion Open-Mic Coffeehouse: Anniversary Celebration

Antara & RU12? Present:

The Big GAY Onion Coffeehouse!! 
It's our one year anniversary!!

Featuring: Root 7, Waves of Adrenaline, Antara and more!!
This is going to be a BIG GAY event you won't want to miss.....

RU12?'s BGO Coffeehouse happens every third Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Block Gallery in Winooski, Antara hosts an open mic night featuring 3 open guest performers. Event is free but we will pass the hat for appreciation for RU12? For more information call RU12? 860-7812.

**If you'd like to perform at a future event, please email BIGgayONION@ru12.org

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Central Vermont GLBT Family Outing on November 19th

This group is for Central Vermont for GLBT parents, parents-to-be and kids of all ages. A place to find support, build friendships and have fun. We will plan outings, potlucks and playgroups in the central Vermont area.  

The next outing is on Saturday, November 19th 2:00pm at the Montshire Museum in Norwich. Admission is $12.for adults and $10 for children 2-17.

Here is the link for the museum if you want more info:

http://montshire.org 

If you are interested please RSVP by contacting Kara Casey at vtglbtparents@gmail.com or (802) 730-2388 

Thursday Night Roving LGBTQ Pinochle

Each Thursday we meet at someone's house and play Pinochle from 7-9 with a break at 8 for a dessert (provided by that week's host) and to switch tables and/or partners.

At the end of the evening, someone volunteers to host the next week and this is where we all go the next Thursday to their house to play. (card tables and chairs can be brought/shared if need be) Ideally you need at least 4 to play, but any number of people can show up and play. You don't need to know how to play, we'll teach you!

For additional information call Matthew at 802-735-5362 or Cathy at 802-922-4550

 

Flynn Center presents: Pomo Afro Homos

Pomo Afro Homos

"Fierce Love (Remix): Stories from Black Gay Life"

FlynnSpace 

Thursday, November 10, 2011, 8:00 PM

Friday, November 11, 2011, 8:00 PM

$25 Adults, $21 Students

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“The Pomos are exceptional actors, singers, and dancers. While the material in Fierce Love has plenty of heat on its own, it’s fueled by these guys’ talents.” —Chicago Reader

San Francisco’s groundbreaking black queer performance troupe, Pomo Afro Homos, mixed theater, hip-hop, drama, dance, and comedy into a rich

Check out our temporary new space!

‎**IMPORTANT UPDATE**

The elevator in the Champlain Mill is out of service for the next several weeks. In order to remain accessible, all public meetings, support groups and HIV testing services will now occur in the RU12? Community Center Annex located on the second floor (accessible from the 2nd fl ramp) The temporary space that the staff affectionately calls "Narnia" is located one floor above our current space, on the left side of the building if you are facing the entrance from the outside. Stay tuned as we will provide more detailed information developes.

We still have use of the full community center but the accessible 2nd floor location will be the entry point for almost all center activities. Please call if you have questions: 802.860.7812

Check out the video to see where the RU12? Community Center Annex is located. 

 

 

 

Queer Kids in America

First Friday at Higher Ground Tonight!!!

Ready to get your gay on and dance?

It may be getting cold out but the last few First Fridays have been getting hotter and hotter. Join us for another slamming dance party! 

Emily White 8-10 pm

DJ Llu and DJ Precious 10-2am.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th at the BLOCK GALLERY

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Paid Opportunity: Pride Chair Wanted

WANTED: Energetic, organized, dynamic individual to oversee the Vermont Pride Committee. Outright Vermont, the RU12? Community Center, and Vermont CARES are teaming up to find a chair to help make Pride 2012 a successful event. A small stipend will be awarded.Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of the Pride Committee and facilitation of meetings
• Oversight and support of fundraising for Pride
• Working with the fiduciary (Outright Vermont) to track the budget
• Coordination with the City of Burlington and other venues to schedule and secure permits for Pride events
• Management of publicity
• Facilitating communication and organization of partners in Pride

Interested? Email a brief letter of interest and a resume to VTPride2012@gmail.com 

 

RU12? Film/Discussion Series- Paragraph 175

RU12? SECOND SUNDAY SCREENING - Paragraph 175
Nov. 13th, 2pm-5pm     
Fletcher Free Library, Burlington

Paragraph 175 was the law under the German penal code criminalizing homosexuality. Tens of thousands of gay men and lesbians were imprisoned under it; under the Nazi regime, persecution increased, and  prisoners were sent to concentration and death camps. Even after the Nazis fell, many survivors were re-imprisoned because Paragraph 175 remained. 

This film, made in 2000 by director Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, narrated by Rupert Everett, features the testimony of survivors. The interviews are shocking, heartbreaking, and revealing. Join us for a free screening at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, VT; Nov. 13th, 2pm. Please be aware that survivors' accounts are graphic.

RU12? Second Sunday Screening is a cooperative effort of Vermont's LGBT and ally community. We gather to watch films about LGBT people and issues, and to share our thoughts and experiences.  Screenings are free and open to the public. Snacks provided as available at no charge. Learn about the lives of LGBT people - the pain, the progress, and the challenges that persist.

 As the series' name suggests, screenings are held on the second Sunday of every month at the Fletcher Free Library in the Pickering Room. Film begins at 2pm, discussion to follow. Special thanks to John DeLamar, VGSA and other community volunteers for making these events possible.

 

Don't Miss the FILM - Gen Silent - Nov. 10th

Film: "Ask Us Who We Are"

Fri, November 4th, 7PM Bellows Free Academy, St. Albans

Saturday, November 5th, Vt Youth Conservation Barn, Richmond

Sunday, November 6th, 7pm Essex Center, United Methodist Church

Wed and Thurs, November 9th &10th, 7pm, Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury

Sat, November 12th, 7pm First UU Church, Burlington

"Ask Us Who We Are"  is a documentary film focused on the challenges and extraordinary lives of youth in foster care. The film is a reflection on loss and the search for belonging and finding family. Although the film highlights the heartbreak that many foster care youth carry with them as they move through their lives, the documentary also reveals the tremendous strength and perseverance that grows out of their determination to survive and thrive.The documentary also focuses on the lives of foster care parents and kinship families that open their homes to children. Through small and large acts of kindness these adults can change the course of children's lives and give them a sense of place if only for a brief time. In addition, the film highlights two parents who lose their children to the system and struggle to be reunited with them.
"Ask Us Who We Are" is about the search for home, community, and the transformative power of love in the midst of fractured and often broken lives. The film breaks open stereotypes and gives voice to those who are often not heard.

RU12?'s Family Project Revitalized

Seeking: LGBTQ FAMILIES (with and without kids!) to attend an open forum at RU12? Community Center on Monday, November 14th from 6-8pm. 

We want your input on what we can do to best serve Vermont's LGBTQ Families!

The RU12? Family Project has been on hiatus for the past few months while we've been experiencing some staffing transitions. In the past RU12? has hosted regular family-related events, social events for adults and children alike and educational/discussion nights with guest speaker experts on topics like starting a family, co-parenting and relationships, parenting, financial planning, foster parenting, adoption, infertility, legal issues and more. We have offered child care during these evenings and refreshments are provided. With more queer families in Vermont than ever before, we need your help to determine next steps in bringing this amazing program back to your community center!

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