| Parents, Families and Friends of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Persons |
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| PFLAG - Central Maryland Chapter |
| Meetings: Central MD chapter meetings are held 7:30pm to 9:00pm on the first Wednesday each month. We currently meet at the Grace United Church of Christ, located at 25 East 2nd Street in downtown Frederick. Enter through the side door down the left side sidewalk. Once inside take an immediate right and we'll be in that big room. Everyone is welcome at our PFLAG meetings; there is absolutely no fee, registration or membership required. |
| Mission: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: * support, to cope with an adverse society * education, to enlighten an ill-informed public * advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure civil rights PFLAG provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. If you are looking for a safe place to laugh, cry, question, or celebrate; to have frank discussions with gays and lesbians and their allies; to learn more about the effects of homophobia in our society; and to advocate for a more just society, our chapter is the place for you. |
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| Important Dates for 2012: Jan 25 -- National Gay-Straight Alliance Day Jan 29 -- Congregations United For Marriage Equality forum in Frederick -- State reps with area churches. Feb 13 -- Maryland Lobby Day in Annapolis (reserve seat on bus via ERUCC 301-662-2762, $20/$10 donation) Apr 20 -- Day of Silence, Night of Noise Oct 11 -- National Coming Out Day Nov 20 -- Transgender Day of Remembrance Dec 1 -- World AIDS Day Dec 1 -- A Little Song, A Little Dance benefit @ FSK Holiday Inn in Frederick |
Meetings @7:30pm, 25 E 2nd St Frederick, Grace United Church of Christ, left side door
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| Student Pride Prom a success: Frederick's 1st Student Pride Prom was a huge success. Over 50 local high school and college students attended the event on May 6th, 2011 @ FCC. Thank yous go to the FCC LIFE (Love Is For Everyone) group for hosting and decorating, high school GSAs for the cakes and promotion, the photographer for capturing the moment, the chaperons for watching, and the DJ for keeping the party moving. It was great to see the community come together to make something special. Feedback continues to be very positive so look for another Prom May 2012. |
Random Notes (all Non-PFLAG):
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| Dec 1st, 2012 Benefit |
| Central MD PFLAG thanks the "A Little Song, A Little Dance" group for the sizable donation from the proceeds of their benefit on Dec 3, 2011. Their next benefit will be December 1, 2012 at the FSK Holiday Inn in Frederick. It truly is the funnest night in Frederick of the year. |
| EASY: Take action NOW for the marriage equality bills. Find your state elected officials here www.mdelect.net, then click on their names to see contact info. The Civil Marriage Protection Act bill in the senate is SB 241, the house number is HB 438. Just put something similar to "Please Vote YES for Bill ###" in the subject line of an e-mail, include optional comments in the body, followed by your name and address so they know you are in their district. Contact your House delegate now, that is where the need is. |
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| Wednesday, Feb 8 7:30pm at Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick, MD Money Matters is a coming-of-age story about a 14 year-old biracial girl, Monique Matters, as she tries to navigate faith and sexuality questions of adolescence, a dysfunctional single-mother household and the rough waters of our nation's capital's best kept secret -- the inner city. $7 adults $5 seniors/students/children |
| Money Matters Movie Feb 8, 7:30pm Weinberg Center for Arts |