Connecting the Bluegrass LGBT community
Imperial Court’s 18th Annual Falsies Awards Lexington’s 2014 Take Back the Night! Updated Civil Marriage Map April 2014, Vol. 36 No. 4
A publication of the GLSO
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Cover photo by Brian Hawkins, 2014 Falsies at Bogarts in Lexington, KY. Sunday, March 16
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About Helena explores the meaning of the word friend and gives us advice on how to be good friends to one another.
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J.D. Vaughn fills us in on the upcoming fundraising ideas of the Imperial Court.
Oh, to Be Childlike, Again Bobbie Thompson shares her partner’s experiences coming out as transgender to thier nephew.
LGBT Fundraising Efforts We offer you a glimpse into the GLSO’s Dine to Donate campaigns and the Imperial Court’s 2014 Falsies.
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Not So Fast with those Shovels Rev. Marsha discusses a metaphorical spring cleaning for our souls so we can embrace our true selves.
Editor-in-Chief
The Lexington Gay and Lesbian Services Organization seeks
Marc K. Blevins
to educate, enhance and empower the community about
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GLBTQQIA issues.
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Chad Hundley
Paul Brown, President
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Paul Holland, Secretary Jacob Boyd, Treasurer
LinQ is published monthly by and for the Lexington Gay and
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Lesbian Services Organization members and community. The
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Lexington Gay and Lesbian Services Organization envisions
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HUMOR
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About By Helena Handbasket
H
Yes, I do consider
I think that means that
that the truth? Some people
calls you a friend, doesn’t
each and every reader a
a friend can be a variety
like to have strange friends,
mean they will act like friend
friend. I like to think I have
of things for a variety of
as was the case in the Three
at all. Notice that in the defini-
a lot of friends. After all, my
reasons. Maybe that is why
Dog Night song “Jeremiah
tion and song titles, nowhere
Facebook page says I have a
there are so many songs
was a bullfrog, he was a good
does it say a friend is someone
lot of friends, right?
about friends. Bette tells
friend of mine” (but just
with whom you must share
When I think about it, I
us that “You Got to Have
between you and me, I think
every single belief. In fact,
don’t know everyone that is a
Friends” and Norah Jones
it was only because he let
a real friend will remain by
friend of mine on Facebook.
reminds us that “Everybody
him drink his wine). Garth
your side and love you in
I’ve come to ask myself why
Needs a Best Friend” in the
Brooks tells us it is okay to
spite of those differences. I’ve
are some of us friends?
movie Ted. Patti LaBelle
have “Friends in Low Places”
seen too many people who
We’ve always heard that
reassures us that “You Are
but perhaps that’s due to the
call themselves “friends” part
to have a friend you have
My
whiskey, too?
ways just because they don’t
to be a friend. Facebook
Taylor shares that “You’ve
It is good to be thankful
see eye to eye. So, were they
could have called them fans,
Got a Friend” in his 1971
for the friends you have
ever really friends? In my
admirers, or maybe even
hit. Queen announces that
and you should let them
opinion, probably not!
acquaintances (stalkers in
“You’re My Best Friend” and
know how grateful you are
So, that is how I see the
some cases). They chose the
takes the level of friendship
by singing the Golden Girls
concept of friendship. I
word “friends” to link us.
the next level. We even learn
theme song “Thank You for
know that some of you might
Let’s look into that word a
in Toy Story that “You’ve
Being A Friend”.
not agree and that is okay.
little deeper, shall we?
Got a Friend in Me” thanks
The
ello, my friends,
something; or a favored
to get by “With a Little Help
I’ve learned over the years
and happy April!
companion.
from My Friends” and isn’t
that just because someone
Merriam
Webster
Friend”
and
James
to Randy Newman.
Dictionary’s definition of
I was taught as a child to
friend is: a person who
take comfort and celebrate
you like and enjoy being
“What a Friend We Have in
with; a person who helps
Jesus” in Sunday school. The
or supports someone or
Beatles teach us that it is easier
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A true friend really can make life a lot more enjoyable and I believe “That’s What Friends are For”
few of you who will want to “unfriend” me on Facebook because of this article. To those of you who would be so shallow to do that, I say “Hasta la vista, baby!”
Send comments or suggestions to: helenahandbasketKY@gmail.com
ACTIVISM
Imperial Court News
By J. D. Vaughn reetings from Reign
G
It also was the culmina-
groups and hosting shows
32 of the Imperial
tion of the ABSOLUT Diva
at Transylvania University,
Working with the Court of
Court of Kentucky!
of the Year competition, with
Morehead State University,
Cincinnati, the ICK will host a
Reign 32 continued the year
finalists Aurora Cummings,
and Eastern State University.
joint fundraiser on April 23rd,
with a full month of events in
Mya St. James, and Georgia
March, kicking off the month
Peach
with the Mardi Gras Ball.
Patrick Thompson.
Coming up in April will
with the hilarious Miss Big
that
be several events and the
Bone Lick pageant. Categories
evening. Georgia Peach was
beginning of preparations
include Caveman Presentation
with
the ultimate winner of the
for Coronation 33, with
and Creative Cavewear. And on
Reign 32 beneficiaries, the
title and was honored with
announcements from candi-
Saturday, April 26th, Imperial
event was held at the Woman’s
a command performance at
dates for Monarch and Board
Crown Prince 32 Tim Logsdon
Club of Central Kentucky and
this year’s Coronation Ball.
of Directors.
will host his Studio 54 Show at
Working
together
performing
featured fabulous entertain-
The Court raised over $2000
On April 9th at Crossings
Crossings Lexington.
ment from ICK performers,
that evening. It was also
Lexington, the Court will host
Finally, Reign 32 will end
the UK Jazz Ensemble, a
announced that evening that
the 1 Girl, 5 Queens Show,
the month with the Miss
silent auction, and great food
Reign 32 had donated out
with Diva Lilo heading the
Derby Pride and King of
provided by Moveable Feast
over $23,000 of funds raised
show up, and some of your
Drag
Lexington. The event raised
to beneficiaries up to that
favorite entertainers as the
Nightlife on April 30th.
over $3000 and kicked off a
point. And a check for $3000
Queens! Then a week later,
The month of May will be
great month of fundraising.
was presented to Moveable
Duchess Benita Bloom will
campaign season for candi-
Then on March 15, the Court
Feast Lexington that evening!
host a Goddess of Rock Show
dates for Emperor and Empress
held the 18th Annual Falsies
Later that week, Countess
at Crossings on April 16th.
and the Board of Directors.
Pulse
Tomika
a
That will be followed up by
ceremony honoring the best in
Comedy Show at Crossings
the Inner Divo Contest at Pulse
feature some brief information
Lexington drag and community
Lexington,
special
Nightlife on Friday, April 18th.
about those candidates.
service. The evening featured
comedic performances from
This contest is open to any
There is more informa-
performances from both the
the Court performers. And
biological male entertainer;
tion on all events of Reign
Gilded Cage Diva’s of the Bar
then
finished
applications packets may be
32 at the Court’s Facebook
Complex and the Rhythm
up
working
requested from Regent Empress
(ImpCourtKY) or website:
Cabaret Showcast from Pulse.
with various college LGBT
32 J.D. Vaughn or Emperor 32
the March
with
Court by
hosted
month’s
at
Awards, an annual awards
Taylor
Next
pageants
article
will
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to the GLSO as a teenager grappling with his sexual
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Take Back the Night By Cynthia Lyons
It was a cold day outside but
The extra planning ensured
Performers
Transy
to set up resources tables for
the sun shone bright during
everything went as planned.
Vagina Monologues, Paws
TBTN event to share with the
the Take Back the Night
The event was well-attended
and Listen, Black Voices
community and also with each
march. The evening started
with lots of UK students and
for the Candlelight Vigil
other. Pride Center Office
at three different locations
members of the commu-
softened the intensity of the
Manager
in
nity watching and listening
evening.
and I tabled for Gay Lesbian
downtown
Lexington
from
Chad
Hundley
and was escorted by the
to
speeches.
Through the eyes of a
Service Organization, where
University
Kentucky
Kathy Stein, a Family Court
survivor, Take Back the
we delivered materials and
Police. All three marches
Judge. spoke of witnessing
Night is the chance to
support for victims.
came together in front of
firsthand
claim victory over your
Court House Plaza, where
violence and sexual abuse
abuser.
who
for TBTN included: Kathy
supportive signs and posters
can destroy lives and fami-
courageously spoke up and
Stein, Christine Riordan,
were posted and someone
lies. UK Provost Christine
shared their stories often
and
with a megaphone called out
Riordan along with a UK
feel as if they rise out of
Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta
for “No more Violence.”
Professor and Social Activist
the ashes like the phoenix.
Sigma Theta, Tori Amason,
UK’s Violence Intervention
Chamara Kwakye provided
That’s what it means to take
Transy Vagina Monologues,
Prevention held meetings
motivational support for
back the night!
Porsha Jackson, Paws and
several weeks in advance
survivors
prior to the TBTN event.
violence and sexual abuse.
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of
inspiring
how
of
domestic
domestic
Survivors
Nonprofit
organizations
from Lexington were invited
Performers and speakers
Chamara
Kwakye,
Listen, and Black Voices for the Candlelight Vigil.
Two t-shirts from the Cltohesline Project that were displayed during Take Back the Night march. Left: “Don’t Ever Give Up” Right: “Out of the depths of hell comes life, beauty and happiness”
Interesting facts about TBTN • The first Take Back the Night rally was 39 years ago in Pittsburg Pennsylvania in 1975. • TBTN started as a rally for women against violence and sexual assault which later grew to also include men. • The TBTN event consists of a rally followed by a march where women hold signs, (Germany 1977) “demanding the right to move freely in their communities day and night without harassment.” • Allows the victims of sexual assault and domestic violence to speak out and empowers those who want their voices to be heard. Sometimes it is their first time telling anyone about their abuse. • 25% of all women are raped during their college years. • 12.8% of College freshmen and sophomores are victims of date rape. • 50% of victims tell no one of their victimization. • 44% of all sexual assault victims are under the age of 18. • 90% of all male victims are under the age of 18. • The biggest misconception is that sexual assault is someone you don’t know, a stranger lurking in the dark. • Sexual assault is not about sex it’s about power and control. • The Clothesline Project was first displayed in October 1990 during a Take Back the Night march and rally at Hyannis, Massachusetts. • The Clothesline Project honors women of domestic abuse or sexual violence. Survivors are encouraged to design their own t-shirt giving them a chance to expose the often horrific and unspeakable experience.
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COMMUNIT Y
PFLAG Lexington Meeting Our meetings are open
open discussion meeting
Whether you want to talk
to parents, LGBTQs, and
and there will be no formal
or mostly listen, both new
allies. We offer a confi-
presentation. This will allow
and old members find these
dential, supportive atmos-
us ample time to talk about
meetings a useful time to get
phere where you can be
how our lives are going
support and to get to know
yourself, wherever you are
and to gain one another’s
each other better.
in your journey.
perspectives . We will also
The meeting will be 6:30
reflect on LGBT issues in
to 8:30 PM on April 8 at St.
our culture and in recent
Michael’s Episcopal Church,
news. Bring anything and
(2025 Bellefonte Drive).
everything you would like
This meeting will be an
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to discuss!
Meeting are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2025 Bellefonte Drive, 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Lexington LGBT Health Needs By Jessica Hughes
A community needs assessment commissioned by the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) identified “access to mental health and substance abuse services” as a priority need area. The LGBT population of
LGBT community available
and understanding to the
is available during times
Fayette County needs and
in Fayette County. One acces-
unique concerns of the
that suit your schedule.
deserves access to quality
sible choice is the nonprofit
LGBT community. Effective
If you or somebody you
mental
treatment
agency, Family Counseling
mental health treatment for
know is struggling emotion-
options. However, access to
Service, Inc. (FCS). FCS was
the LGBT community must
ally and needs support please
such services is not always
established in 1900 and is
be centered on providing a
know there are options.
accessible and affordable.
one of the oldest, continu-
positive and affirming envi-
There is a community of
community
ously operating nonprofits
ronment for those who seek
committed individuals who
needs assessment commis-
in Lexington. FCS provides
treatment.
As highlighted
want to help. Fortunately,
sioned by the Lexington
a wide range of affordable
by the ALGBTIC, the LGBT
FCS is not the only mental
Fayette
mental
treatment
community struggles with
health
treatment
service
Government (LFUCG) iden-
services for children, adoles-
all the same concerns any
provider available.
Please
tified “access to mental health
cents and adults. FCS delivers
other community struggles
go to FamilyCounselingKy.
and substance abuse services”
treatment
numerous
with– but there is often an
org for a full list of commu-
as a priority need area. The
mental health related condi-
added layer of stigma and
nity support services.
LGBT community is not
tions, including depression
shame that can compound
To schedule an appoint-
immune to the detrimental
and substance abuse.
and amplify other mental
ment at FCS, please call
health concerns.
859-233-0033.
health
Recently,
a
Urban
County
health
for
health and lifestyle effects
The Association for Lesbian,
created by a lack of access to
Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
treatment. Awareness of the
Issues
To get in
FCS strives to provide
touch with Robert to schedule
Counseling
accessible, quality mental
an appointment at the GLSO,
need for competent coun-
(ALGBTIC) espouses coun-
health treatment for ALL
please call (859) 253-3233.
seling services for the LGBT
seling
that
members of the Lexington
community may often go
create safe, supportive and
community. Currently, the
overlooked in mental health
caring therapeutic relation-
GLSO hosts FCS therapist,
treatment environments.
ships. FCS strives to provide
Mr. Robert Cardom. If you
The good news is there are
a safe and nurturing envi-
prefer to have your appoint-
treatment options for the
ronment that is sensitive
ments at the GLSO, Robert
in
competencies
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Oh, to Be Childlike, Again By Bobbie Thompson aka Alana’s Spouse
By the time we reach our
However, it’s not that way
that Alana is a transgender
to bring up the word
adult years, we have made up
with children. Everything
person. Part of my son’s
‘transgender’ and explain
our minds how we think the
simply is what it is. That’s the
reasoning included worrying
Alana is also transgender.
world should be. Personally,
way things have worked with
about the close, caring rela-
The three of us: Alana,
from the time I was a child, I
Alana and her nephew. Not
tionship my grandson and
my grandson, and I sat in
heard things like “men should
once has Alana’s sister tried
Alana have developed over
the living room together as
be men and women should be
to tell her son how things
the years. My son was afraid
Alana and I talked. He sat
women.” That’s why when I
should be, nor has she ever
his son knowing Alana was
there, listening intently and
saw my long-time male friend
tried to hide anything from
“different” might affect that
occasionally nodding his
and former lover presenting as
him. He has simply is allowed
relationship.
head. After a few minutes
a women for the first time in
to see things as they are.
We kept telling my son
2006, I was freaked out. What
However, it wasn’t that
I saw didn’t agree with what
easy when it came to my
accepting than adults but
I had been taught my entire
now 11-year old grandson.
we decided not to rock the
“I’m OK with it, it doesn’t
life. When we encounter new
Initially, my son, even though
boat until recently. One day,
mean anything to me,” he said
concepts that challenge the
he is very supportive of
my grandson said to me,
as he got up and gave Alana a
way we believe things should
Alana and attended the 2013
“NeeNee, we have a new kid
high-five. He then went back
be, then the difference can
Lexington Pride Festival with
at school and I can’t tell if
to playing his X-box.
be seen as an oddity, even
us, was apprehensive about
they are a boy or a girl.” It
It’s beautiful how accepting
perhaps unnatural.
allowing his son to learn
was the perfect opportunity
children can be. I hope to
that
children
are
more
questions or have anything you’d like to say?”
live to see the day when
we asked “Do you have any
adults can find that childlike acceptance of others in our hearts.
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FUNDRAISING
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GLSO BD’s Dine to Donate a Success! The GLSO would like to thank BD’s Mongolian Grill for participating in our latest Dine to Donate fundraising campaign on Thursday, March 13. Two GLSO board members grilled and chatted with patrons during the three hour event. Together, we raised $334 to support our community efforts! Thanks to all those who participated.
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Imperial Court’s 18th Annual Falsies By Brian Hawkins
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RELIGION
Not So Fast with those Shovels By Rev. Marsha J. Moors-Charles
S
pring has sprung for
opportunity to shovel away
indifference to the courage
I’ve done my share of
good
time!
the dirt that holds us back
it takes to step out of the
shoveling snow this year
Really, it has! Time to
from living our true selves
sexual identity one has
and you may have as well.
come out of winter hiding
and being all we can be.
known their whole life and
Snow shoveling is heavy
and put away the shovels.
Smothered by the dirt that mires down our selfworth, spring is a good season to plant seeds of wholeness and newness in our lives and in the communities in which we live.
step into who they know
work. It is tiring and back
themselves to be. Winters
breaking,
of judgment, doubt, and
this old girl. Shoveling dirt
indifference weigh as heavy
for spring planting isn’t
as the wet snow that lingers
nearly as difficult and can
until another snow replaces.
provide a fertile space for
When I am invited to a
new possibilities in our
As a pastor, I often counsel
this
But, not so fast! Don’t be too fast in putting away ALL the shovels! Let’s hope that we can stop shoveling snow and instead, pick up different shovels: the ones used to move dirt around and prepare for spring planting. Having lived in Lexington for over 30 years now and with full appreciation for the beauty of the eastern Kentucky mountains where I grew up, Lexington can be breath taking in the spring with blossoming trees, bulbs peeking through the ground, and rolling horse farms a short drive from even the busiest suburban intersection. These spring offerings don’t occur without some planting and pruning and shoveling. In a metaphorical sense, spring offers each of us the 18
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with folks who have allowed their lives to be adversely affected by long seasons of winter. This seems to be especially prevalent in the LGBT community. The heavy snow of friends and family members who judge them based on who they love; the gloomy, winter overcast of doubters who cannot celebrate the mutuality of love and commitment shared by two persons of the same sex; the dormant
conversation
with
especially
for
those
gardens. But we must resist
who are weighed down, I
the temptation to swear off
try to encourage them to
shoveling all together in
hang onto hope: the hope of
order to reap the rewards.
spring; the hope of renewal;
It’s the same with our lives.
the hope of growth. And I
It can be very tempting
also remind folks that to reap
to allow life’s journey to
spring revival in our lives
overwhelm us and keep us
and in our hearts, we must
from living fully into our
be willing to shovel away
God-created diversity and
the snow and then move
uniqueness. But if we will,
the dirt around. Remove
and we can, we can find
yourself
negative
new life, new hope, and a
influences and naysayers;
resurrection of sorts within
dig deep into your heart
our very souls.
from
and discover your passion;
So, keep hold of those
begin to believe again in
shovels. They may come in
your dreams and refuse to
handy as the season changes.
give in to winter blues.
Blessings on your gardening!
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AVOL’s 2014 Lexington AIDS Walk AIDS Volunteers of Lexington will be hosting thier 2014 Lexington AIDS Walk at 2pm on Sunday, April 13, 2014 in downtown Lexington. Check-in begins at 1pm and participants should meet at West Sixth Brewing Company (501 W Sixth St.). Some will walk to raise awareness that a new person becomes infected with HIV every day in Kentucky. Some will walk to honor those living with HIV/AIDS. Some will walk to remember those they’ve lost. Some will keep walking until it’s over. More details can be found on AVOL’s website: http://www.avolky.org/lexington-aids-walk/
Calling All Pride Volunteers
It is now time to start thinking about contacting us for volunteering for the Pride Festival. We have had many individuals help us in previous years and hope that we have the biggest turnout and response for volunteers for the day of and the duties leading up to the Festival. There are many volunteer opportunities in all areas including merchandising, first-aid, services, activities, stage hands, set-up and breakdown and more. All volunteers will receive a little something as a token of appreciation. Take 2 hours to volunteer and then enjoy the rest of the day and know you had a part in helping to make it possible. For any and all Pride volunteer inquiries, please contact volunteers@lexpridefest.org or fill the volunteer application out at www.lexpridefest.org and click on volunteer application.
Mr. & Miss Lexington Pride Pageant Attention all drag queens, biological women, trans-women, drag kings, biological men, trans-men, and well, EVERYONE! If you would like to represent your community in the upcoming Mr. & Miss Lexington Pride Pageant to become the official representatives of the Lexington Pride Festival, come out and compete for the title, crown and medallion! Contact pridepageant@lexpridefest.org for pageant rules and applications! The event will be held at 9pm on April 13, 2014 at the Bar Complex.
GLSO Librarians Share their Progress with the Library Community Jo
composed of specific types of
conference, which will be
method
Retucci, Cheyenne Hohmann
resources, such as materials
held at General Butler State
resources. They will also
and Kristy Nowak will be
centered around a specific
Park in Carrollton Kentucky
discuss issues with existing
sharing their progress on
topic, industry-specific texts,
April 9th through April 11th.
organizational systems used
the Pride Center Library at
or rare items.
The presenters will discuss
in most libraries today.
GLSO
Librarians
Amy
For
to
more
suit
niche
information
the Kentucky Joint Spring
The group will be sharing
how they re-organized the
Conference of the Kentucky
their presentation “Shifting
collection to make it easily
about the GLSO’s Lending
Library
Power,
Shelves:
accessible for the community
Library collection, feel free to
Association
and
Shifting
Kentucky’s Special Library
Re-organizing
Special
the GLSO serves, as well as
contact library@glso.org or
Association. Special libraries
Collection to Suit GLBT
demonstrating the benefits
visit the center during open
can vary, but are typically
Users” next month at the
of creating an organizational
hours to browse and borrow.
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April Calendar All meetings are hosted at the GLSO Pride Center unless otherwise noted
Wednesday, April 2
Saturday, April 12
Monday, April 21
7:00-9:00PM LGBT Discussion Group
1:30-3:30PM GLSO Fundraising Committee
6:00-9:00PM Company Q Drama Troupe Practice
Thursday, April 3
3:00-5:00PM Raging Grape Ape Committee
8:00-9:00PM AA Meeting at AVOL*
6:30-8:30PM GLSO Board Meeting
9:00-10:00PM KYBourbonBears Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 23
Saturday, April 5
Sunday, April 13
7:00-9:00PM LGBT Discussion Group
7:30-9:00PM TransKentucky
6:00-8:00PM Imperial Court Meeting
Thursday, April 24
Sunday, April 6
6:30-9:30PM Team Lex Volleyball*
7:00-9:00PM LexPride Planning Meeting
6:30-9:30PM Team Lex Volleyball*
8:30-11:30PM Mr&Miss Lexington Pride Pageant*
Friday, April 25
Monday, April 7
Monday, April 14
7:00-9:00PM Hispanic LGBT Discussion Group
6:00-9:00PM Company Q Drama Troupe Practice
6:00-9:00PM Company Q Troupe Practice
Saturday, April 26
8:00-9:00PM AA Meeting at AVOL*
8:00-9:00PM AA Meeting by AVOL*
1:30-3:30PM GLSO Fundraising Committee
Tuesday, April 8
Wednesday, April 16
3:00-5:00PM Raging Grape Ape Committee
6:30-8:30PM PGLAG Meeting*
7:00-9:00PM LGBT Discussion Group
Sunday, April 27
8:00-9:00PM HIV/AIDS Support Group at AVOL*
Thursday, April 17
6:00-8:00PM Imperial Court Meeting
Wednesday, April 9
6:30-8:30PM GLSO Board Meeting
6:30-9:30PM Team Lex Volleyball*
Kentucky Gives Day
Friday, April 18
Monday, April 28
7:00-9:00PM LGBT Discussion Group
7:00-10:00PM Senior’s Bistro Potluck
6:00-9:00PM Company Q Troupe Practice
Thursday, April 10
Saturday, April 19
8:00-9:00PM AA Meeting at AVOL*
7:00-9:00PM LOVEboldly Board Meeting
11:00AM-11:00PM Dine to Donate Applebee’s*
Wednesday, April 30
Friday, April 11
Sunday, April 20
7:00-9:00PM LGBT Discussion Group
7:00-9:00PM Hispanic LGBT Discussion Group
Deadline for LinQ submissions
8:30-11:30PM Mr&Miss Derby Pride Pageant*
6:30-9:30PM Team Lex Volleyball*
* not hosted at the Pride Center
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Telephone Directory HIV/STD Testing, Services and Information
PFLAG Louisville
502 223 1323
AIDS Volunteers of Lexington (AVOL) 859 225 3000
SisterSound
859 806 0243
Health Department, Fayette County
Social Services, Lexington
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Health Department, Woodford County 859 873 4541
Speaker’s Bureau
859 266 5904
HIV/AIDS Legal Project
502 584 1254
TransKentucky
cassiemt@yahoo.com
Moveable Feast
859 252 2867
Transgender Youth Family Allies
1 888 462 8932
Northern Ky Region
859 341 4264
Trevor Lifeline 24/7
1 866 488 7386
UK Adolescent Medicine
859 323 5643
United Way
859 313 5465
859 288 2437
Community and Social Groups
Religious Groups
24-Hour Crisis Line
800 929 8000
Bluegrass United Church of Christ
859 233 0208
24-Hour Teen Crisis Line
800 999 9999
Faith Lutheran Church
859 266 7621
Alcoholics Anonymous
859 967 9960
First Presbyterian Church
859 252 1919
AA/Alcoholic Teens
859 277 1877
Lex Friends, Quakers
859 254 3319
Council for Peace and Justice
859 488 1448
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church
859 255 1075
Discussion Group
859 253 3233
St. Martha’s Episcopal Church
859 271 7641
Fairness of Louisville
502 893 0788
Unitarian Universalist Church
859 223 1448
Gay-Straight Alliance, Teens
859 266 5904
Woodland Christian Church
859 266 3416
GLSO Pride Center
859 253 3233
Imperial Court of Kentucky
859 619 7521
Berea College ACE
859 958 3633
International Gay Bowling
859 539 3058
BCTC Gay-Straight Alliance
859 246 6365
Lexington Fair Housing Council
866 438 8617
Centre College BGLA
859 238 5332
Lexington Fairness
859 951 8565
EKU Alphabet Center
859 622 5041
Lexington Human Rights
859 252 4931
EKU Pride Alliance
859 622 1027
Lexington Pride Festival
859 253 3233
Morehead State University
606 783 2071
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 800 273 8255
TUnity (Transy)
859 445 3822
PFLAG Lexington
859 338 4393
UK Gay-Straight Alliance
859 257 8701
UK OutSource
859 323 3312
College Student Groups
Don’t see your group’s contact information? Email editor@glso.org and we will add you to our directory. LinQ
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