Maine East GSA Dance Jan. 24
Maine East High School in Park Ridge is hosting a GSA dance open to other students from other schools and GSAs. It's the 2nd Annual Dance featuring a live DJ, giveaways and more! Friday, Jan. 24 from 7-10 p.m. There's a $5 admission fee. Bring your school ID and an advisor from your school or youth group must be there too.
For more info contact Toni at GLSENToni@aol.com or 847-692-8490.
Classy Bitch Ball Jan. 25
The first Classy Bitch Ball hosted by Emmanuel Garcia and Tony Alvarado is Sat., Jan. 25. This evening of food, drinks and dancing celebrates their 21st birthdays. Proceeds will help fund a college scholarship for a graduating LGBT senior, 8 p.m.-midnight, 3242 N. Seminary, (773) 528-1239, emmanuelgarcia2000@yahoo.com .
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'Loving with Pride' Feb. 14-16
The 11th Annual Midwest Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Ally College Conference takes place Feb. 14-16 at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Featured keynote speakers and performers will include RuPaul, Dar Williams, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Toshi Reagon, H.I.S. Kings, Moises Kaufman, and Susie Bright.
Also included: the nation's first BLGT career fair (with Fortune 500 companies like NCR, Bank One, IBM, and Target), a drag show, and a 'My Funny Valentine' dance on Feb. 14.
Be part of the largest BLGTA student conference in the country. To register, submit a workshop, or get more information, visit the conference Web site:
multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss/mblgtacc.html
Questions? Email glbtss@osu.edu
West Suburbs: Living a Whole Life Feb. 7
The Naperville Networking Group for GLBTQ Youth Concerns will be presenting a panel discussion, 'Living a Whole Life: Spirituality, Sexuality and Sexual Minority Youth,' Friday, Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. at Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital, Naperville, Illinois. Registration is $15. Please call Linden Oaks registration line at 630-369-6363 for more details.
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Rainbow Families Conference in Minnesota Feb. 22
The 8th Rainbow Families Conference is being held in Minneapolis Feb. 22.
The conference will include workshops, films, great teen programs, awards and more. For more information on the conference contact Connect@RainbowFamilies.org or visit them on line at www.RainbowFamilies.org .