It's Summer and Time for Pride
The theme for La Crosse Pride 2007 is Bridging Diversity. It will return to the South Side Oktoberfest Grounds on August 18th from 11:00 am to Midnight.
The intent is to have a more family oriented Pride this year and there will be many activities for kids and adults. Kids will have the opportunity to win a fish, jump in our jump and slide, pick a duck for a prize, find prizes in a sawdust pile, and much more! Adults and kids alike can joust each other on the inflatable joust. Or you can sit back and enjoy music or relax with friends.
Adult admission will be $5. Kids under 12 can experience La Crosse Pride and activities for free!
This year we will be donating a portion of our profits to a non-profit organization that is voted on by the Pride goers, so make sure you vote for your favorite organization.
On July 21st, we will be hosting a first annual La Crosse Pride - Motorcycle Poker Run (cars are invited) and Bicycle Pride Ride. Watch for more information for this fundraiser.
Help create La Crosse Pride 2007. Volunteers are wanted for the fun and important job of organizing Pride 2007. Call the 7 Rivers LGBT Resource Center to volunteer! Check the calendar for meeting dates and times.
Ongoing Center Activities
Weekly Activities
Coulee Region LGBT Group for Adults
We have recently formed a group for persons over age 20 to connect with others in the LGBT community. We look forward to engaging in a variety of activities, from potlucks to topical discussions, to camping. Our primary purpose is to provide a safe space where people can meet and pursue activities that they find meaningful. The group meets every week, and welcomes anyone that is LGBT, questioning their identity, or is an ally. We currently meet on Tuesday’s at 6:00 pm, at the Center on 303 Pearl St. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the group’s listserv, please call Connie at (608) 784-0452.
Monthly Activities
Gender Queer/Transgender Gathering at the Center:
Do you identify as gender queer? How about Transgender? Do you ever feel like you don’t fit in because of your gender identity or expression? Then come to a monthly discussion group at the 7 Rivers LGBT Resource Center. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00. For more information contact: vanroose.kath@uwlax.edu. For upcoming meeting dates, check the Center website calendar
Genderqueer – A gender variant person whose gender identity is neither male nor female, is between or beyond genders, or is some combination of genders. This person may want to challenge gender stereotypes and the gender binary system.
Transgender – A person who lives as a member of a gender other than that expected based on anatomical sex.
Women's Book Group:
The women's books group will not meet during the summer, but watch your newsletter for the new reading schedule which will begin in the fall. Group meeting dates will also be on the 7 Rivers LGBT Resource Center website calendar for more details: website calendar