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SUMMARY:Biweekly Trans\, Non-binary\, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for any and all parents & caregivers who identify as transgender\, non -binary\, gender nonconforming or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum. This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! *Please note: This event is for trans\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming folks only. ASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trans-non-binary-and-gender-non-conforming-parents-meetup/2020-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200608T130000
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SUMMARY:#AtHome Activity: LGBTQ+ Terms in American Sign Language
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning American Sign Language but don’t know where to start? Know ASL but don’t know any words that connect with your identity? Join Sam Pacifici as he teaches some LGBTQ related signs in this bite-sized workshop! \nTune in with the rest of the world for the premiere on Monday or visit our Neighborhood library throughout the week to learn on your own time.  \nhttps://youtu.be/smbzdKRTqy4
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/athome-activity-lgbtq-terms-in-american-sign-language/
CATEGORIES:Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200218Z
CREATED:20200528T220017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200218Z
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SUMMARY:Story Hour with Brontez Purnell\, Michelle Tea\, & Lil Miss Hot Mess
DESCRIPTION:This will be one for the books! Family Equality has teamed up with Drag Queen Story Hour (@dragqueenstoryhour) to bring you an afternoon of stories! Join Brontez Purnell\, Michelle Tea and Lil’ Miss Hot Mess as they share their very own books!\n\nWant a sneak peek of our readers? Check out @brontezpurnell\, @lilmisshotmess\, and @michelleteaz to show them some love!\n\nAnd stay tuned during the event for the chance to win a giveaway item! \n\n\n \n\nBrontez Purnell is an Oakland-based poet\, musician\, and dancer and 2018 winner of the Whiting Award for Fiction. In addition to many other works that explore sexuality\, gender\, and race\, Brontez is the author of children’s book The Nightlife of Jacuzzi Gaskette which was released in 2019.\n\nLil Miss Hot Mess is the author of the children’s book The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish\, Swish\, Swish\, which was released in May 2020 based on her song that she’s been singing at DQSH events across the country.  Known for her activism and high-concept performances\, she also helped lead the #MyNameIs campaign against Facebook’s so-called “real names” policy and has performed everywhere from San Francisco’s legendary worker-owned bar The Stud to Stanford University\, SF MOMA\, and Saturday Night Live.\n\nMichelle Tea is the author of over a dozen books for children and adults\, including the PEN Award-winning Against Memoir. They are the creator of cultural interventions such as Sister Spit\, Mutha Magazine\, and Drag Queen Story Hour.\n\nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-story-hour-with-michelle-tea-little-miss-hot-mess/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T210000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200501Z
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SUMMARY:Biweekly Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space
DESCRIPTION:This is a biweekly peer-run support space supported by the LGBTQ+ Perinatal Wellness Center for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those seeking to grow their families through pregnancy\, whether they are just gathering information\, trying to conceive\, or awaiting an upcoming birth. This event will occur every other Wednesday at the listed times! \nPlease note: The last meeting of the month will always feature a Grief & Loss breakout room.  \n\nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS MEETUP\nOops! We could not locate your form.  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nThis event is made possible with the support of our sponsor\, Resolve New England. Learn more about Resolve here. \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-ttc-fertility-peer-support-space/2020-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,TTC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200601T193000
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CREATED:20200522T232344Z
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SUMMARY:#LGBTQFamilies Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ready to celebrate #LGBTQFamiliesDay with a dance party?! So are we! Join Family Equality\, Mombian and Ants on a Log for a live concert and giveaway! Don’t forget to post photos of your family enjoying the music and mention #LGBTQFamiliesDay! Get in the dancing mood by checking out the music of Ants on a Log.\n\n\n \n\n\nAnts on a Log performs music for children and other childlike people\, songfully advocating for positivity\, social justice\, and silliness. In their off-stage lives\, Julie is a music therapist and Anya is an elementary science teacher. Their powers combined make for smart\, socially conscious folk\, with harmonies and rhythmic play that are a delight for children (and grown children!) of all ages.\n\nMombian is one of the longest-running LGBTQ parenting blogs. As a lifestyle site for lesbian moms and other LGBTQ parents\, it offers a mix of parenting\, politics\, diversions\, and resources\, including news about LGBTQ families\, reviews of LGBTQ-inclusive books and media for parents and children\, parenting tips\, and political and legal news and commentary with an eye towards their impact on LGBTQ families.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtqfamilies-day-concert/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T140000
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Family Equality Edition
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wanted to get to know the team at Family Equality\, here’s your chance! We’re bringing our favorite kids’ stories to you ourselves this week\, inviting you into our homes as you’ve invited us into yours. Make sure your kids tune in to meet our friendly staff\, with some special appearances from our families (and maybe even a dog or two!). \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/story-hour-family-equality-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T220000
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CREATED:20200512T201026Z
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SUMMARY:How Are You...Really? Emotional Connection in a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In the face of the current pandemic\, as people everywhere are feeling emotionally activated\, one of the most critical skills that LGBTQ parents can use to navigate these times of uncertainty is knowing how to show up in difficult/emotional conversations with loved ones.\n  \nThis begins with cultivating an ability to deeply listen with empathy and compassion\, keeping one’s own emotional balance\, and knowing what to do and not do to be of service to our loved ones.   If you have ever had questions about how to respond in such conversations\, ever felt doubt about your capacity to be helpful/comforting\, or been criticized for being too focused on fixing\, this workshop is for you! \n  \n*Note: Because this is a fully interaction session\, participants will be on camera and able to communicate with our presenter and one another.\n  \nFill out the form below to RSVP for this event and receive log-in information! \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n\nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! \n  \nDr. Bukky joins Family Equality to discuss some basic skills LGBTQ+ parents can use for navigating emotional/difficult conversations.  Through an interactive and experiential virtual workshop\, she will help participants answer questions such as what exactly does it look like to “hold emotional space” for someone? To “lean in” with empathy”? What is helpful or not helpful to do in such conversations? Is everyone able to feel empathy?  Dr. Bukky aims to offer simple\, concrete information to support you in cultivating your ability to show up for your family and friends in more emotionally attuned ways.  This is the first session in a 2-part series.\n  \nDr Bukky Kolawole is the founder and Executive Director of Relationship HQ\, a place that exists to nurture vibrant human connection so that anyone served feels whole\, seen\, and celebrated in the mirror and in the world.  She* is a clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience serving as a therapist to queer people and their partners/families.  She specializes in providing couples therapy and providing dynamic and experiential workshops focused on strengthening interpersonal relationships with people and organizations.\n  \nThis will be an interactive\, 90-minute session. Space will be affirming of all identities and is poly-friendly. It is preferred that people who identify as being in a partnership together be on the same camera\, however\, if that is not possible let us know; you can still participate! If you identify as single\, please bring along someone who you are in a closer relationship with (the relationship does not have to be romantic).\n  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/how-are-you-really-emotional-connection-in-a-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T210000
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SUMMARY:Single Dad Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Single dads\, you are most definitely not alone! \nJoin us\, Gays with Kids\, and single dads from across the nation to share ideas for keeping your family safe\, happy and healthy; dish about tele-dating during a pandemic; and hear what some of our favorite social media single dads are up to\, including: \n* Nuno Costa\, @nuno_costa_cf \n* José Rolón\, @nycgaydad \n* Cameron Call\, @drcameroncall \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/single-dad-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T200000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Parenthood: Using a Known Donor Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in building your family using a known donor? Plan to co-parent with a platonic friend? Want to know how to ask someone to be your donor? Join Family Equality and Mosie Baby for this panel filled with fascinating stories and useful information about working with known donors! \nYou’ll hear from Raven\, an entrepreneur who is a soon-to-be parent; Lawrence\, who is co-parenting with his best friend (they’re both genetic parents of their little one); Biff (a known donor who helped friends get pregnant); and a midwife who is also parenting after using a known donor to build her family. Hear about these amazing journeys\, ask your burning questions\, and stay to the end for a very special giveaway from Mosie Baby! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EXCLUSIVE PANEL.  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-parenthood-using-a-known-donor-qa/
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200455Z
CREATED:20200406T192816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200455Z
UID:10001269-1590606000-1590609600@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Biweekly Trans\, Non-binary\, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for any and all parents & caregivers who identify as transgender\, non -binary\, gender nonconforming or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum. This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! *Please note: This event is for trans\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming folks only. ASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trans-non-binary-and-gender-non-conforming-parents-meetup/2020-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200238Z
CREATED:20200420T204343Z
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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Story Hour: Provincetown Edition
DESCRIPTION:Missing the magic of #PTownFamilyWeek? Join us and Provincetown superstars\, Miss Richfield & Scarbie\, for a LIVE story hour right here\, on Youtube\, or on Facebook! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-queen-story-hour-provincetown-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T210000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200239Z
CREATED:20200514T024445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200239Z
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SUMMARY:Multiracial Families Forum: An Open Dialogue About the Unique Lived Experiences of Our Families
DESCRIPTION:Join Family Equality\, Gays with Kids\, and other dads raising multiracial families to discuss strategies for raising identity-conscious children\, navigating challenging conversations about race and identity\, and protecting and preparing our kids to be able to confront issues of race and identity. This event is led by a trained diversity expert\, gay dad\, and Family Equality Board Member\, Victor Self. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\, CLICK HERE. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/multiracial-families-forum-an-open-dialogue-about-the-unique-lived-experiences-of-our-families/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T173000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200241Z
CREATED:20200514T204044Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Parenting: Understanding Trauma in a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:While LGBTQ+ parents struggle to maintain sanity during this time of Coronavirus\, homeschooling\, working from home\, experiencing unemployment or underemployment\, and more\, it can be useful to take a step back and think about what this current situation is doing to our brains (and the brains of our children). Join Family Equality as we welcome Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin to our Practical Parenting series\, where we bring you valuable insights into the world of family dynamics during times of stress. Dr. Veldorale-Griffin will provide you with concrete tips and tricks for understanding how trauma manifests in our day-to-day lives and how to mitigate its effects.\n\n\n \n\n \nDr. Veldorale-Griffin is an Assistant Professor in Marriage and Family Sciences at Northcentral University and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with over 10 years’ experience working in private practice and agency settings. She has a PhD in Family and Child Sciences and specializes in working with transgender youth and adults and their families.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/practical-parenting-understanding-trauma-in-a-pandemic-2/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T210000
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SUMMARY:Biweekly Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space
DESCRIPTION:This is a biweekly peer-run support space supported by the LGBTQ+ Perinatal Wellness Center for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those seeking to grow their families through pregnancy\, whether they are just gathering information\, trying to conceive\, or awaiting an upcoming birth. This event will occur every other Wednesday at the listed times! \nPlease note: The last meeting of the month will always feature a Grief & Loss breakout room.  \n\nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS MEETUP\nOops! We could not locate your form.  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nThis event is made possible with the support of our sponsor\, Resolve New England. Learn more about Resolve here. \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-ttc-fertility-peer-support-space/2020-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,TTC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T190000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200245Z
CREATED:20200512T192410Z
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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts: Cards for Healthcare Workers
DESCRIPTION:Join Only Human\, Gay for Good\, and Family Equality as we join forces to thank our Health Care Workers! \nIn conjunction with this month’s Heartbeat of Humanity Cause Campaign\, we will demonstrate how to make heart-themed Pop-Up cards and write heartfelt messages of gratitude. Make one for a special healthcare worker in your life\, or sent it our way to pass along to Operation Gratitude. Either way\, your cards will be greatly appreciated and received with a smile! \nSupplies to have ready:\n-Paper / Construction Paper\n-Markers\n-Scissors\n-Tape / Glue\n-Smiles \n**Fun for families and tiny humans of all ages. ** \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/arts-crafts-cards-for-healthcare-workers/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T203000
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CREATED:20200513T025004Z
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SUMMARY:Talk to the Experts: Foster Care and Adoption During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:So much has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic…what about foster systems and adoption processes? Hear from Family Equality’s panel of experts who will walk prospective parents through private adoption\, public adoption\, and foster care—and maintaining a cool head throughout the journey. \n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND AND TALK WITH OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS! \n  \nThis session will be the first of three in our adoption series. The second session will feature adoptive parents from the LGBTQ+ community\, sharing their first-person accounts of open adoption\, closed adoption\, adoption of older children\, and temporary foster parenting. The final session will be comprised of former foster youth\, foster alums\, and adult adoptees who were raised by LGBTQ+ parents.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/talk-to-the-experts-foster-care-and-adoption-during-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T143000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200246Z
CREATED:20200513T224355Z
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SUMMARY:30-Minute Full Body Family Workout with Venture Out
DESCRIPTION:Join The Venture Out Project’s Founder\, Perry Cohen\, for a 30-minute full-body workout. Perry will take you through a warmup\, high-intensity interval workout\, and then cool down and stretch. This workout won’t require any equipment other than your energy and enthusiasm. If you feel like giving yourself an extra challenge\, have a backpack loaded with some water bottles or other heavy objects handy! Check back in here on Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to watch the WORLD PREMIERE of this workout—or tune in later in the day or week to break a sweat. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Venture Out Project has been bringing the queer community together to experience the beauty and fun of the wilderness since 2015. Their trips are run by queer people for queer people and are open to all levels of experience. The Venture Out Project is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for queer and trans people to experience nature and build community. In addition\, they also provide comprehensive inclusion workshops for educators\, adventure professionals\, summer/day camps\, and more.\n\nSUPPORT VENTURE OUT’S WORK\nFacebook: @ventureoutproject\nInstagram: @theventureoutproject (@perrylcohen)\nDonations: ventureoutproject.com/donate
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/30-minute-full-body-family-workout-with-venture-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T210000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200301Z
CREATED:20200509T010900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T200301Z
UID:10001237-1589572800-1589576400@familyequality.org
SUMMARY:Dad Date Night: #CoupleHacks
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other gay\, bi and trans dads from across the nation at our second Gay Dad Virtual Hangout\, co-hosted with Gays with Kids. \nPlus\, some of our favorite influencers and social friends will share tips to help dads find time to reconnect with each other\, and we’ll also look forward to sharing your own ideas and experiences. Our first tip – attend this dad date night! \nConfirmed influencers / social friends include: \n* Burton Buffaloe & Dustin Smith\, @bbbuffaloe & @dustin_patrick_smith\n* Erik & Adam McEwen\, @mchusbands\n* Clayton Shelvin & \, @real_dads_of_neworleans\n* Antwon & Nate Chavis\, @achavis56 & @n8chavis \nMore dads to be announced shortly… \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\, CLICK HERE. 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/couplehacks-gay-dads-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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SUMMARY:PREMIERE Kid Skills: Baking for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Baking is more than just combining a few ingredients together…there’s a whole science behind it! Check back here in the days ahead to close out the week with a family baking session—or save this class for the weekend (because some Saturdays call for cookies for breakfast!)—with Andrea DiMedio. Grab an apron and let’s go! \n \n  \nFor this workshop you’ll need: \n\nAll purpose flour\nBaking soda\nSalt\nButter\, softened\nGranulated sugar\nBrown sugar\nVanilla extract\nEggs (2)\nSemi-sweet chocolate chips
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/kid-skills-baking-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood
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SUMMARY:Story Hour: Ourshelves Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun for the whole family while you’re cooped up at home social distancing? Family Equality and OurShelves Diverse Kids Books\, a queer-owned diverse kids’ book box service and advocacy effort\, are joining forces to create a fun\, educational Story Hour that kids and parents of all ages will enjoy! \nTune in LIVE here at the time of the event or over on Facebook for an hour of stories and solidarity with Natalie Meisner\, author of My Mommy\, My Mama\, My Brother\, and Me\, and Kyle Lukoff\, the Stonewall-award winning author of books like When Aidan Became A Brother\, the Max and Friends series\, Explosion at the Poem Factory\, and more. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL6jZB7iPx0 \nNatalie Meisner is a widely produced author of stage plays and an award-winning multi-genre author.  Her play BOOM BABY (about the lives of workers in the oil patch) won both the Canadian National Playwriting Award and the Alberta Playwriting Award.  Double Pregnant: Two Lesbians Make a Family topped nonfiction lists and was a finalist in the Atlantic Book Awards.  SPEED DATING FOR SPERM DONORS (Playwright’s Canada Press) was a hit at Lunchbox and Neptune Theatres. Her children’s book My Mommy\, My Mama\, My Brother & Me is available from Nimbus Publishing.  BADDY ONE SHOE is her first book of poems and her ode to the renegades of the past and present who fight the powers that be with laughter. Meisner is a wife and mom to two great boys and a Professor in the Department of English at Mount Royal University where she works in the areas of creative writing\, drama\, and gender/ sexuality studies. She has recently (this week!) been named Poet Laureate of Calgary\, AB.     www.nataliemeisner.com \nKyle Lukoff is the Stonewall-award winning author of books like “When Aidan Became A Brother\,” the “Max and Friends” series\, “Explosion at the Poem Factory\,” and more. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years\, and then nine more years as a school librarian. He lives in New York City\, and hopes you’re having a nice day. People can contact Kyle through the website\, kylelukoff.com or on Twitter (@Shekels_Library).\n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/story-hour-ourshelves-edition/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T190000
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SUMMARY:Biweekly Trans\, Non-binary\, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup
DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for any and all parents & caregivers who identify as transgender\, non -binary\, gender nonconforming or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum. This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! *Please note: This event is for trans\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming folks only. ASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT\nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trans-non-binary-and-gender-non-conforming-parents-meetup/2020-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Trans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T173000
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CREATED:20200508T185221Z
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SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE: 10 Minute Heart-Brain Connection Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday for a much-needed 10 minute break to your week—or tune in later to watch anytime you’re in need of some brain and body refreshment!\n\nOur heart is more than just an organ\, it’s an expansive energy center. There are more nerve connections between the heart and the brain than any other system in the body – in fact\, 90% of these connecting fibers ascend from the heart up to the brain. These neural pathways are constantly sending signals that interact with the brain’s higher cognitive and emotional centers\, and it has been scientifically proven that practicing positive emotions both increases intuition and promotes creativity.\n\nThis bite-sized workshop will start with a brief lesson about the heart-brain connection and end with an uplifting\, heart centered meditation to evoke full body balance.  Leave feeling refreshed and radiant! \n\nAbout Amanda Leaveck\nAmanda Leaveck specializes in helping high achievers slow down\, find balance\, and flow through life with more ease. Through a neuroscience-based curriculum\, yoga\, meditation\, and honoring the earth’s cycles and seasons\, her clients learn tangible skills to help them live more delicious lives.  In addition to attaining a B.S. in Neuroscience at the University of Saint Thomas\, she graduated from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in 2017\, where she focused on the integral relationship between connective tissue and the nervous system.  Through coaching\, yoga\, meditation\, online courses\, and her virtual learning platform\, Science & Magic\, Amanda offers services that connect us all more deeply to our brilliant human bodies. You can follow Amanda and her virtual learning platform here: @scienceandmagicofficial.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/world-premiere-10-minute-heart-brain-connection-meditation/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T170000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200305Z
CREATED:20200424T190418Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Education: Criminal Justice and the LGBTQ+ Community
DESCRIPTION:You may have heard that COVID-19 is ravaging jails\, prisons\, and detention centers across the U.S. But did you know that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be incarcerated than our non-LGBTQ+ counterparts? Did you know that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be serving life sentences and are more likely to be held in solitary confinement than others? If you’ve ever wanted to learn about America’s criminal justice system and how it uniquely impacts the LGBTQ+ community\, join Family Equality for this interactive session offered in partnership with Beyond These Walls and Our Family Coalition. Our three organizations are pleased to offer this unique opportunity for LGBTQ+ families to learn more about our community members living behind bars. You’ll also learn how to take action today to provide immediate relief to prisoners impacted by COVID-19.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. \n\nBeyond These Walls provides direct support\, education\, and advocacy for and with LGBTQ+ prisoners in the Pacific NW (and trans prisoners everywhere). They are currently running an active COVID-19 Crisis Line for incarcerated people and their families\, in addition to overseeing several prisoner leadership programs behind bars.\n\nOur Family Coalition advances equity for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) families with children through support\, education\, and advocacy. They offer workshops\, support groups\, outings\, seasonal celebrations\, meet-ups\, classes\, play dates and referrals for LGBTQ families in San Francisco and the East Bay\, and will be providing many of those regular programs online for the duration of the current pandemic.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/social-justice-education-criminal-justice-and-the-lgbtq-community/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood
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SUMMARY:Live! Story Hour with Flamingo Rampant
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun for the whole family while you’re cooped up at home social distancing? Family Equality and Canadian micropress Flamingo Rampant are joining forces to create a fun\, educational Story Hour the kids and parents of all ages will enjoy! \nTune in LIVE here at the time of the event or over on Facebook for an hour of stories and solidarity with J Wallace Skelton\, author of Transphobia: Deal with It and Be A Gender Transcender and The Newspaper Pirates\, Syrus Marcus Ware\, author of Love is in the Hair\, and more! \n \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/live-story-hour-with-flamingo-rampant/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T200000
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SUMMARY:Your Needs Matter: Self Care in a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Your Needs Matter: Why Caring for Your Self is an Act of Generosity \nMainstream parenting culture might have you believe it’s selfish to prioritize your own Self-care. But especially during this global pandemic\, it’s important to deconstruct and consciously examine the beliefs you hold about how much you’re allowed to tend to your Self\, the impact your Self-care has on your relationship with your child\, and more. In this workshop with Nic Strack\, you’ll have an opportunity to discover some of the most impactful beliefs you hold around what it means to care for your Self and start to reframe how you think about the importance of care. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR.  \nNic Strack (pronouns: they/them) is a Parenting Coach; they help parents custom-create their own parenting styles in order to make more conscious choices with confidence and grace. They have a degree in Cognitive Science & Psychology from the University of California – Berkeley\, and they’re a brilliant\, hilarious\, awkward-as-fuck human who’s proud to be an autistic non-binary queer parent of color to a 3.5 year old little one. \nFollow Nic on social @nicstrack!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/your-needs-matter-self-care-in-a-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T150000
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CREATED:20200430T200859Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Skills: Queering ASL!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning American Sign Language but don’t know where to start? Know ASL but don’t know any words that connect with your identity? Join Sam Pacifici as he teaches some LGBTQ related signs! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP.  \nSam Pacifici identifies as a queer man and Hard of Hearing. He is a Deaf Studies major with a focus in interpreting at California State University Northridge. When not in class\, Sam helped to found the Pride Center at Glendale Community College and worked there as a Peer Educator. In this session\, he unites his passions to teach you words about the LGBTQ community in ASL!
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/teen-skills-queering-asl/
CATEGORIES:Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T210000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family
DESCRIPTION:*To prioritize your health and safety amid concerns surrounding COVID-19\, we have decided to host this event virtually. For those who have already registered for this event\, instructions for attending this webinar will be sent to your email. For those who have yet to register\, click here.* \nRegister for this event.  \nPlease join Family Equality for this fun and educational event! You will learn everything you need to know about family-building with donor sperm\, including these topics: \n• Working with known and unknown sperm donors\n• Insemination at home and in a clinic\n• Fertility 101\n• Legal suggestions for protecting your future family \nFrom a distinguished panel of experts\, including: \n\nDr. Dorette Noorhasan\nScott Brown\, Director of Client Experience & Communications at California Cryobank\nSuzanne Bryant\, Adoption Attorney for the LGBT Community\nRowan TwoSisters\, midwife\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Many thanks to our friends at California Cryobank for their sponsorship and support of this national series. To find out if this event will be coming to your area\, contact treese@familyequality.org. \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a free vial of sperm\, courtesy of California Cryobank! \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nJoin our virtual peer support space!\nIn addition to hosting educational events\, we host a virtual peer support space for folks who are trying to conceive or are somewhere on their fertility journey! This is a chance to connect with people across the country who are in the same stage of life as you. \nBiweekly Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family/
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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SUMMARY:Biweekly Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space
DESCRIPTION:This is a biweekly peer-run support space supported by the LGBTQ+ Perinatal Wellness Center for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those seeking to grow their families through pregnancy\, whether they are just gathering information\, trying to conceive\, or awaiting an upcoming birth. This event will occur every other Wednesday at the listed times! \nPlease note: The last meeting of the month will always feature a Grief & Loss breakout room.  \n\nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS MEETUP\nOops! We could not locate your form.  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nThis event is made possible with the support of our sponsor\, Resolve New England. Learn more about Resolve here. \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-ttc-fertility-peer-support-space/2020-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Peer Support,TTC
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T133000
DTSTAMP:20250611T200313Z
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SUMMARY:WORLD PREMIERE: Get Ready with Willam Belli | Full-Face Drag Makeup Tutorial for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar and Youtube extraordinaire Willam Belli gets ready? Join for the WORLD PREMIERE of this drag makeup tutorial! \nhttps://youtu.be/7YdcxFN6-KI \n 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/world-premiere-get-ready-with-willam-belli-full-face-drag-makeup-tutorial-for-kids/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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SUMMARY:Kid Skills: Tarot Card Reading
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been curious about reading tarot cards? Do you want to learn about the history of tarot and how it can help you access your own intuition? Join Lorena Reynolds for this fun\, interactive workshop that will teach you all about reading tarot! \nBy day\, Lorena is a lawyer who works to find justice for LGBTQ individuals and families. But she’s also been reading tarot cards since she was a tween herself\, and she’s excited to share her passion for the cards with the next generation of readers! \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE.  \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/kid-skills-tarot-card-reading/
CATEGORIES:Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood
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