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LGBT Parenting Network
June 2007, E-News

This month:

1. Family Pride 2007
2. Family Pride Needs Volunteers!
3. 519's Queer Family Fun Fair: Sat. June 9
4. Send Birth/Adoption Announcements by Tues. June 12
5. Parkdale Pride Event: Fri. June 15
6. Parkdale LBTTQ Mom's Group: Sat. June 16
7. Going to Shul with Pride: Sat. June 16

FAMILY PRIDE 2007

Join Family Pride for a rich and exciting lineup of events to make both the Saturday and the Sunday of Pride Week a time that you will not want to miss!

Proudly supported by Procter & Gamble, Family Pride is an oasis and destination for families of all kinds. It provides a space for families to
enjoy Pride Week with inclusive, family-oriented activities and entertainment.  Family Pride is open from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday June 23 and Sunday, June 24.

The festivities kick-off Saturday morning with the annual LGBT Parenting Network's Family Pride Picnic at 11am (BYOPicnic, and we'll provide drinks and snacks).  Fuel up before joining Dykes Planning Tykes as the honoured group in the Dyke March (We will be gathering at Church and Hayden at 1:30 pm).  Take a ride on Via Rail's Mini-Express train, dance to the beat with FitGroove Inc and check out an exciting performance by Sho, Mo and the Monkey Bunch.

On Sunday, get ready for the parade! Start your Sunday morning at the Family Pride Brunch, brought to you by the Queer Parenting Programmes of
The 519. Hop around in the Bouncy Castle, get crafty in the Creative Corner and check out a thrilling performance by the Samba Squad.

For more details about what's going on a Family Pride visit the website: www.pridetoronto.com/familypride/index.htm

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FAMILY PRIDE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

We need 12-15 people willing to do a 4-hour shift (10 - 2; 2 - 6) in the Family Pride area on Saturday and/or Sunday.  In particular we need someone who loves food to coordinate the purchase and delivery of snacks for the Saturday picnic and the Sunday brunch.  We also need volunteers to greet people when they arrive, to say goodbye when they leave, to sit at information tables, and to help serve food.  We are hoping to provide volunteers with free food vouchers.  

For those who have been to Family Pride in previous years, you know it is one of the more pleasant Pride hang-out spots.  Please help us make this year an incredible success by considering volunteering.  If you are interested, please contact:  Chris Veldhoven, 416 392 6878, ext. 109; queerparenting@the519.org.
Thanks!  

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THE 519'S QUEER FAMILY FUN FAIR: SAT. JUNE 9

Come kick off Family Pride Month at the 7th annual Queer Family Fun Fair! Join us:
Saturday, June 9, 2007
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The 519 Community Centre, 519 Church St.
for a free celebration of  LGBTTIQQ parents and prospective parents and their chosen families.They'll be fabulous activities for kids, toddler and baby spaces, live music, resources and information, and yummy food!

Contact Shira Spector 416-392-6878 x132  queerfamilyfunfair@yahoo.ca

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CELEBRATE OUR FAMILIES WITH PRIDE!

SEND BIRTH/ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENTS for special Pride issue of Pride & Joy

We are planning a special Pride issue of the hard copy newsletter Pride & Joy , focusing particularly on birth/adoption announcements.  If you have had a child join your family and would like to announce their arrival, please send an electronic photo and wording for an announcement to parentingnetwork@sherbourne.on.ca  

Deadline: June 12, 2007

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PARKDALE PRIDE EVENT: FRI. JUNE 15

Parkdale Community Health Centre is having a Pride event!

Friday June 15, 2007
Food at 5 - 6 pm, entertainment to follow.

Childcare will be provided as well as a children's entertainer. Several performers/authors will be presenting their work. Contact Connie Collinson at 416 537-2455 for more info.

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PARKDALE LBTTQ MOM'S GROUP: SAT. JUNE 16 (AT NEW HOME)  

Parkdale Community Health Centre's LBTTQ mom's group has a new home at Creating Together. Creating Together is a family resource centre located at 1497 Queen St. West at Sorauren Ave. The first group at our new location will be:

Saturday June 16, 2007  
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For more info contact Connie Collinson at 416 537- 2455.

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GOING TO SHUL WITH PRIDE!
Congregation Shir Libeynu’s First Annual Pride Service

Saturday, June 16th, 2007
10:30 a.m.

Celebrate LGBTTIQQ* Pride at our inclusive Torah service, featuring innovative liturgy for queer Jews and the people we love, contemporary readings, music, and a Rosh Chodesh ritual.

@ The Michael Bernstein Chapel
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
Bloor & Spadina, across from Spadina Station

Bring along partners, parents, children, grandchildren, zaidies, bubbies, former flames, future prospects and all your friends.  Everyone is welcome!

Free childcare will be available during the service.

Come to the Kiddush after the service for schmoozing and a light lunch.

For more information or just to let us know you’re coming, please leave a message:
Shir Libeynu Hotline: (416) 465-5488
Shir Libeynu e-mailbox: shirlibeynu@yahoo.ca

* Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, and Questioning

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Past LGBT Parenting E-News issues:

• May 2007
• March 2007
• February 2007
• January 2007
• November 2006
• October 2006
• September 2006
• July 2006
• June 2006
• May 2006
• April 2006
• March 2006
• November 2005
• September 2005
• July 2005
• June, 2005
• May, 2005
• April, 2005
• March, 2005
• February, 2005

Disclaimer: News from the Parenting Network, as with our Pride & Joy newsletter may include reprints, excerpts or summaries from other sources. We cannot take responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions. We are also happy to publish information about research projects and other community initiatives. We do so in the spirit of sharing information, but do not have sufficient knowledge to actively endorse or advocate participation in particular projects.

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