Center News and Views
Brunch and Zach Wahls Book Signing
Center Founding President Ginny Apuzzo speaks to a crowd at Spruce Design and Décor in High Falls on Saturday, May 12, as young author/activist Zach Wahls looks on. More than 50 Center members and friends attended a benefit book signing by Wahls, the 20-year-old son of a lesbian couple who achieved national fame with his impassioned defense of marriage equality before the Iowa State Legislature. The Center will receive a portion of the sales from the event of Wahls’s book co-authored with local writer Bruce Littlefield, My Two Moms, as well as a portion of the proceeds from a benefit brunch held immediately beforehand at Depuy Canal House.
Record-setting Gala
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A record crowd of 278 applauded outstanding honorees, enjoyed good food and good |
company, danced with abandon and, most importantly, raised significant support for the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center’s many programs at the Center’s 5th Annual Gala, held at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, March 10, 2012. More...
Online Wedding Album
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If you and your partner decide to get married, we want to celebrate |
| with you by announcing your wedding in our online wedding album. If you are not currently members of the Center, we'll still list your wedding information. Please consider starting (or renewing) a family membership to celebrate your new status. | |
New Online Bulletin Board for LGBTQ Youth and Allied Youth
With support from Orange County Systems of Care, Jewish Family Service of Orange County has launched a new online bulletin board - www.BornThisWay2.org - for LGBTQ youth and allied youth, ages 13 to 21.
"BornThisWay2" provides a forum for young people to anonymously discuss challenges that they face at home, in school, and in the community regarding their sexual orientation or that of a friend or relative. More...
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We have business supporters in over twenty categories from Arts and Antiques to Wine and Spirits. Please patronize businesses that support the Center.
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Pride 2012
Pride Week Events
We have lots of events lined up to help you celebrate Pride 2012 in style:
* LGBTQ Pride Film Festival - Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, June 1
* Board Wine and Cheese Party - Saturday, June 2
* Pride March and Festival - Sunday, 3 June
* Party After Pride - Sunday, June 3
Pride Passes are available for $20. If you attend the entire week of events, you'll save $20 by showing your Pride Pass at the door. Get your Pride Pass today and spending the whole week celebrating with us.
Pride Pass Now Available Online
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Order your Pride Pass today. Show it at all Center-sponsored Pride events to get in free. You can also purchase Pride Passes at the Center at 300 Wall Street in Kingston. |
8th Annual Pride March and Festival Sunday June 3
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Save the date for the 8th Annual Hudson Valley Pride March and Festival on Sunday June 3. |
Click to register your group or vehicle to march.
Click to advertise in the Pride Guide or to register as a not-for-profit, business, or food vendor.
Ubaka Hill, Big Sister, Ray Cassata to Headline Pride Festival
The all-woman rock band Big Sister, transgender singer-songwriter Ryan Cassata and musician/poet/drummer Ubaka Hill will take the stage at Hasbrouck Park in New Paltz on Sunday, June 3, as the eighth annual Hudson Valley Pride March concludes with a festival from 1 to 4 p.m. The festival and a "Party-After-Pride" at Joe's East-West from 4 to 9 p.m. will mark the culmination of six days of events that also include a "Rainbow Screen" film fest at the Kingston headquarters of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, which produces and absorbs the costs associated with Hudson Valley Pride.
This Week at the Center
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Caregivers Support Group Fiber Fanatics The Grandparent Connection Rainbow Promise OLOC Potluck and Discussion Sexual Compulsives Anonymous Men's Group Social AA Serenity at the Center AA Vision for You at the Center |
Find out if you're eligible for many New York State health and human services programs. Click the link above. Center staff members are available to answer questions and help with the application process.
Center Info
Not yet a Member? What are you waiting for? Need to Renew your Membership? You can join or renew online, or download a membership form here!
Center Hours: The Center is currently under construction, so we are not open for drop ins. The Center is staffed most weekdays from 10 AM - 5 PM. If you need to talk with a staff member, ring the bell and someone will let you in. You can also call us at 331-5300 to speak to a staff member.
Links
"Ask The Expert" The SAGE on-line question and answer forum.
Capital District Gay & Lesbian Community Council, Inc.
Gay and Lesbian Educational Network (GLSEN) Hudson Valley
Housing & Mortgages for Gay & Lesbian Couples
Online Bulletin Board for LGBTQ Youth and Youth Allies
