Pride Update
Successful Pride RIde
The first annual Pride Ride took place on Saturday July 21, 2007 in Holmen. We had 12 motorcycle riders bike over 100 miles and 4 bicyclists bike over 3 miles in an effort to raise money for PRIDE, and what an effort they made! Over $400.00 was raised either by pledges, donations, raffles, or attendance! WooHoo! That is AWESOME! The ride was followed by a family picnic at Shelter B in Holmen behind the American Legion, over 30 people we in attendance. The spread included brats, hotdogs, salad, chips & soda, needless to say I was full! The kids were having fun with sidewalk chalk & plastic golf clubs & lawn golf, at one point, I saw a few of them "bobbing for bottles of water" in a tub filled with ice water (and this wasn't just the little kids, the "big kids" were participating too)! All and all it was a great day with a wonderful turn out. We thank everyone that took time out of their busy summer schedules to have a good time and raise some money for a great cause. Thanks to everyone!
The PRIDE Committee
NEW: Visit La Crosse Pride on MySpace!
Pride Day, August 18, 2007:
Prepare for Pride. Check the Pride website (http://lacrossepride.7riverslgbt.org/) and the Events page (http://lacrossepride.7riverslgbt.org/pridecalendar.html) for more information. All events and entertainment will take place at the South Side Oktoberfest Grounds on August 18th from 11:00 am to Midnight.
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.
Volunteers are wanted for the fun and important job of working at Pride 2007. Call the 7 Rivers LGBT Resource Center to volunteer!
Ongoing Center Activities
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