BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081019T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PFLAG (Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Queens DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698189/ ] We are the Queens NYC Chapter of PFLAG (Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). PFLAG is worldwide support group for the family members and friends of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender (LGBT) people. The PFLAG-Queens meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month\, at 2:00 PM at: the Reform Temple of Forest Hills located at 71-11 112th Street (2 blocks north of Queens Blvd.) Our mission is to promote 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\; and advocacy\, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. We provide opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation\, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. PFLAG serves gay men\, lesbian women\, bisexuals\, transgendered persons and their parents\, families and friends. Anyone who wants to help end discrimination based on sexual orientation. We welcome "straight\, but not narrow" members openly!. DIRECTIONS TO PFLAG-QUEENS BY SUBWAY/BUS: Take the E\,F\,G or R trains to the 71-Continental Ave stop (note: The V train does not run on Sunday). Take the Q60 bus to the corner of Queens Blvd and 71/Continental Ave. Other buses that are in the area are: Q23\, Q65A Walk North on 71 Avenue (Sterling Bank is on the North side of Queens Blvd.) for about two blocks (112th Street). Cross the Street and turn right. The Temple is up the block. ------- Coming Out Help for Families and Friends Your first reaction to learning that your loved one is gay\, lesbian\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, or questioning can range anywhere from anger to sadness\, fear to hurt\, confusion to grief\, and anywhere and everything in between. These emotions and the thousands of others that parents\, families\, and friends experience as they navigate their loved ones coming out process are normal. We can tell you with absolute certainty that you're not alone. According to statistics\, one in every ten people in this country and around the world is gay\, lesbian\, bisexual or transgender (GLBT). Approximately one in four families has an immediate family member who is GLBT\, and most people have at least one GLBT individual in their extended circle of friends and family. Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is here for you. Our members are parents\, families and friends of GLBT people and GLBT people themselves. We have been through much of what you are now feeling. We understand. All residents of Queens and the surrounding tri-state area who are in need of our help and support should not hesite to come to a meeting\, to phone us or contact us by e-mail. We are here for you! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698189/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698189/ DTSTAMP:20080518T201442 LAST-UPDATED:20080518T201442 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/172120/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53428/":Reform Temple of Forest Hills @ 71-11 112th Street\, Forest Hills\, New York 11375 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Reform Temple of Forest Hills ADDRESS:71-11 112th Street CITY:Forest Hills REGION;X-ABBREV=:New York COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:11375 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53428/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081024T170000 DTEND:20081024110000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20081027T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Lesbian of Color Weekend DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1003149/ ] A social\, networking\, travel event for women over 30. Enjoy local activities and tourist attractions with women interested in networking and travel. A get together for networking and relationship building. All women welcome. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1003149/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1003149/ DTSTAMP:20080811T181307 LAST-UPDATED:20080811T181307 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/120443/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10950/":Downtown Reno @ 345 N. Virginia St.\, Reno\, Nevada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Downtown Reno ADDRESS:345 N. Virginia St. CITY:Reno REGION;X-ABBREV=:Nevada COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/10950/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081116T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PFLAG (Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Queens DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698199/ ] We are the Queens NYC Chapter of PFLAG (Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). PFLAG is worldwide support group for the family members and friends of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender (LGBT) people. The PFLAG-Queens meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month\, at 2:00 PM at: the Reform Temple of Forest Hills located at 71-11 112th Street (2 blocks north of Queens Blvd.) Our mission is to promote 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\; and advocacy\, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. We provide opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation\, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. PFLAG serves gay men\, lesbian women\, bisexuals\, transgendered persons and their parents\, families and friends. Anyone who wants to help end discrimination based on sexual orientation. We welcome "straight\, but not narrow" members openly!. DIRECTIONS TO PFLAG-QUEENS BY SUBWAY/BUS: Take the E\,F\,G or R trains to the 71-Continental Ave stop (note: The V train does not run on Sunday). Take the Q60 bus to the corner of Queens Blvd and 71/Continental Ave. Other buses that are in the area are: Q23\, Q65A Walk North on 71 Avenue (Sterling Bank is on the North side of Queens Blvd.) for about two blocks (112th Street). Cross the Street and turn right. The Temple is up the block. ------- Coming Out Help for Families and Friends Your first reaction to learning that your loved one is gay\, lesbian\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, or questioning can range anywhere from anger to sadness\, fear to hurt\, confusion to grief\, and anywhere and everything in between. These emotions and the thousands of others that parents\, families\, and friends experience as they navigate their loved ones coming out process are normal. We can tell you with absolute certainty that you're not alone. According to statistics\, one in every ten people in this country and around the world is gay\, lesbian\, bisexual or transgender (GLBT). Approximately one in four families has an immediate family member who is GLBT\, and most people have at least one GLBT individual in their extended circle of friends and family. Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is here for you. Our members are parents\, families and friends of GLBT people and GLBT people themselves. We have been through much of what you are now feeling. We understand. All residents of Queens and the surrounding tri-state area who are in need of our help and support should not hesite to come to a meeting\, to phone us or contact us by e-mail. We are here for you! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698199/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698199/ DTSTAMP:20080518T202705 LAST-UPDATED:20080518T202705 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/172120/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53428/":Reform Temple of Forest Hills @ 71-11 112th Street\, Forest Hills\, New York 11375 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Reform Temple of Forest Hills ADDRESS:71-11 112th Street CITY:Forest Hills REGION;X-ABBREV=:New York COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:11375 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53428/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081221T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PFLAG (Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Queens DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698224/ ] We are the Queens NYC Chapter of PFLAG (Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). PFLAG is worldwide support group for the family members and friends of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender (LGBT) people. The PFLAG-Queens meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month\, at 2:00 PM at: the Reform Temple of Forest Hills located at 71-11 112th Street (2 blocks north of Queens Blvd.) Our mission is to promote 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\; and advocacy\, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. We provide opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation\, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. PFLAG serves gay men\, lesbian women\, bisexuals\, transgendered persons and their parents\, families and friends. Anyone who wants to help end discrimination based on sexual orientation. We welcome "straight\, but not narrow" members openly!. DIRECTIONS TO PFLAG-QUEENS BY SUBWAY/BUS: Take the E\,F\,G or R trains to the 71-Continental Ave stop (note: The V train does not run on Sunday). Take the Q60 bus to the corner of Queens Blvd and 71/Continental Ave. Other buses that are in the area are: Q23\, Q65A Walk North on 71 Avenue (Sterling Bank is on the North side of Queens Blvd.) for about two blocks (112th Street). Cross the Street and turn right. The Temple is up the block. ------- Coming Out Help for Families and Friends Your first reaction to learning that your loved one is gay\, lesbian\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, or questioning can range anywhere from anger to sadness\, fear to hurt\, confusion to grief\, and anywhere and everything in between. These emotions and the thousands of others that parents\, families\, and friends experience as they navigate their loved ones coming out process are normal. We can tell you with absolute certainty that you're not alone. According to statistics\, one in every ten people in this country and around the world is gay\, lesbian\, bisexual or transgender (GLBT). Approximately one in four families has an immediate family member who is GLBT\, and most people have at least one GLBT individual in their extended circle of friends and family. Parents\, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is here for you. Our members are parents\, families and friends of GLBT people and GLBT people themselves. We have been through much of what you are now feeling. We understand. All residents of Queens and the surrounding tri-state area who are in need of our help and support should not hesite to come to a meeting\, to phone us or contact us by e-mail. We are here for you! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698224/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/698224/ DTSTAMP:20080518T204340 LAST-UPDATED:20080518T204340 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/172120/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53428/":Reform Temple of Forest Hills @ 71-11 112th Street\, Forest Hills\, New York 11375 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Reform Temple of Forest Hills ADDRESS:71-11 112th Street CITY:Forest Hills REGION;X-ABBREV=:New York COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:11375 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53428/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090517T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:AIDS Walk New York DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1086932/ ] The AIDS Walk New York began in 1985 and is now the largest AIDS fundraiser in the world. The proceeds of this event go towards Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC)\, the world's most comprehensive provider of AIDS services for men\, women and children. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1086932/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1086932/ DTSTAMP:20080909T000253 LAST-UPDATED:20080909T000253 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/41885/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/76/":Central Park @ \, New York City\, New York END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Central Park ADDRESS: CITY:New York City REGION;X-ABBREV=:New York COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/76/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090629 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:NYC's 2009 LGBT Pride March DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/852751/ ] Calling all Bisexual\, Pansexual\, Bi-curious\, Hetro/Homo-flexible\, Fluid\, SGL (Same Gender Loving)\, Transgender\, Genderqueer\, Poly and just plain old Bi-friendly Gay\, Lesbian & "Straight-But-Not-Narrow" folks who live\, work or play in NYC. This year don't get left standing on the sidelines . Instead\, please come and join us in the Bisexual/Pansexual and Poly Contingent in New York City's 40th Annual LGBT Pride Parade on Sunday June 28th 2009 and be part of all the fun and excitement. Not that much of a groups person? Not sure who to march with? The New York Area Bisexual Network (NYABN) welcomes EVERYONE regardless of class\, caste\, religion\, ethnicity\, gender-identity\, sexual orientation\, dis/ability\, age\, income\, education\, job (or lack thereof) \, etc.\, etc.\, etc. Bring your neighbors\, bring your friends\, bring your classmates\, bring your pals from the office\, bring your spouse\, bring your family\, bring the kids\, bring your dog (really! it's a great walk for them) \, bring that cute person you just met last night (wink) \, bring your own group's banner\, bring your own sign or just bring you own beautiful self! New to NY? Never marched before? Feeling a little shy? Please contact us by e-mail at info (at) nyabn (dot) org or by phone at 212.459.4784 and we'll make sure someone's will be there to meet and greet you. Afterward lets hang out and get to know each other\, make plans for some future fun Meetups and Parties or to get more involved in your local Bi Pride Groups . Lets rest our feet\, grab a bite to eat\, then go explore PrideFest\, watch the ( lavender! ) fireworks over the Hudson and maybe even go to the Dance on the Pier . So hope to see YOU there come Rain or Shine! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/852751/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/852751/ DTSTAMP:20080629T115523 LAST-UPDATED:20080629T115523 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/41885/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27073/":Heritage of Pride Parade Route @ 5th Avenue at 52nd Street to Christopher Street\, New York City\, New York END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Heritage of Pride Parade Route ADDRESS:5th Avenue at 52nd Street to Christopher Street CITY:New York City REGION;X-ABBREV=:New York COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27073/ END:VVENUE END:VCALENDAR