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ContactPrideCalgaryBox36,223-12thAvenueSWCalgary,ABT2R0G9

www.pridecalgary.cainfo@pridecalgary.ca403.797.6564

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SamCasselman,PresidentDallasBarnes,VicePresidentIanKrell,TreasurerSueBossley,CommunicationsDougHass,DirectorMonicaBailey,StreetFestivalSarahLeask,VolunteerCo-ordinator

ABOUTPRIDECALGARYThroughout each year, ourhard-workinggroupofboardmembers and volunteers willputoneventswhichpromoteand celebrate the strength,diversityandpositivespiritofourLGBTAcommunity.Theseevents will be fundraisingopportunities to fund theannual Pride Dance, PrideParade and Pride StreetFestival.

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Thank-youCalgary!

ThePrideCalgaryPlanningCom-mitteewouldliketothankevery-one who helped us out alongthewaytoour20thanniversaryPride celebration. We couldn’thave done this without the sup-portofourcommunity,whogaveus valuable feedback on whatPrideistothem;theGLTBAbusi-ness owners, who generouslysupported our events and mer-chant loyalty program; our vol-unteers, who are always thereto lend a helping hand, and ofcourseourvaluedsponsors,with-outwhomwewouldn’thavehadthefundingtobringthis20than-niversary celebration of prideandhumanrightstolife.

PRIDEWEEKSEPTEMBER1-11,2010Calgary’sOnlyOfficialPrideEvents

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September 2Fake muStache pride Show @ the Soda (211-

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September 3misc Youths 5th annual homo hop Youth dance. at hillhurst-Sunnyside community association (1320-5th ave nw) 8:00pm.Free admission.

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outlink’S Same-sex parents group FamilY plaYdate. 10am till noon. prince’s island park playground. bring a toy, snack or game to share! mlluhtan@ucalgary.ca for more info.

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week long event Sept 1 - 11heterophobia by pam rock-er. “a tall glass of gay with a twist of straight.”at the mo-tel space in the epcor centre 205 8th ave S.e. nightly at 8pm matinees on Sat/Sun at 2pm tickets/info at www.hetero-phobia.ca $20 for adults $15 for Stu-dents/seniors/low-income/equity artists

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12th ave Sw). all ages 7:30pm, 18 + show 9:00pm $5 for 18+, $3 for under 18.

Fairy tales and pride calgary present pride 2010 kick off Screening & party at the uptown 612-8th avenue Sw. 7 pm screening Stonewall upriSing by kate davis and david heilbroner. 9 pm dance party at the marquee room tickets available at www.fa i r y ta les f i lmfes t . com. advance tickets $20 for screening & dance party. tickets available at the door - cash only.

“come on out” - a pride cel-ebration of women in music.thursday night 8:00 pm. @ mikeys Juke Joint.

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September 5pride parade noon starts at 8th and 8th heads east to olympic plaza.

pride Street FeStival at olympic plaza 12-6pm live music, vender booths, food and beer gardens.

rainbow communitY church pride ServiceSunday, Sept 5 @ 4:00. 1227 kensington close nw www.rainbowcommunity-church.ca.

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September 6apollo pride Squash, 7 pm, mount royal university recreation, www.apollocalgary.com.

apollo pride Yoga, 7:15 pm, world tree Studio, 812 edmonton trail ne, by donation, www.apollocalgary.com.

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September 10pride beach volleyball, 7:30pm, volleydome, 2825, 24 avenue nw, $5, see apollocalgary.com for info.

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September 11apollo pride tennis, 10am, uofc courts, free, see apollocalgary.com for info.

apollo versus calgary police Slow pitch game (see apollocalgary.com for info).

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September 9artists for Quality of life presents “calgary artists for life”, a fundraising event in support of the 2010 Scotiabank aidS walk for life. come bid on 24 unique pieces of wear-able and frame-able art created by some of calgary’s best artists. enjoy an elegant evening while supporting

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the fight against aidS cantos music Foundation 134 11ave S.e. 7:00pm. For more info, contact John jiocchelli@gmail.com.

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park on 16th ave and 11st Sw ends at tomkins park on 17th ave. live performances by local artists.

pride dance partY 8pm-2am Spur 351 4th ave sw dJ lisa de lux tickets $20 online at www.calgarypride.ca or $25 at the door.

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Diversity–Wevaluepersonsofalldifferentsexualandgenderidentities, as well as all otherfactors that make us unique.We strive to provide a Pridethatisinclusivetoall.Our History – We prideourselves on the rich historyof the LGBTA community inCalgaryandaroundtheglobe.We believe that a successfulfuture must be built upon thepast.Equality – We believe thatevery person is entitled torespect, fairness, and genuineconsideration. We adhereto the values dictated by theUnited Nations Human RightsDeclaration.Professionalism – We operate

PrideCalgaryPlanningCommitteeisanot-for-profitorganizationthatexiststopromoteawarenessandunderstandingofCalgary’sLGBTAcommunity.Wecelebrateourcommunity’shistory,courageand diversity through our annual Pride Parade & Pride FestivalEvents.PrideCalgaryplans,hostsandfundraisesthroughouttheyeartobringtheseeventstoourcommunity.

in a transparent and fiscallyresponsible manner, providingaccountability to our membersandthecommunityatlarge.Weconductourselvesinarespectfulandprofessionalmanner.Community – We remaindedicated to serving theLGBTA community by hostingthe annual Pride festivities. Werecognize the importance ofCalgary’s grassroots approachto Pride and strive to maintainthatattitudeaswemoveintothefuture.Celebration – We provide asafeandrespectfulenvironmentfor Calgary to celebrate thepast,present,andfutureofourLGBTAcommunity.

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TheStonewallRiots–whereitallbegan.Policeraidsongaybarswere routine in the 1960s, and

oftenunnecessaryforcewasused.The Stonewall riots were a series ofspontaneous, violent demonstrationsagainstapoliceraidthattookplacein the early morning hours of June28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, intheGreenwichVillageneighborhoodof New York City. The riots arefrequentlycitedasthefirstinstanceinmodern Queer history when peopleintheGLTBAcommunityfoughtback

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Pride Calgary will workto attain acceptance andequality for Calgary’s LGBTAcommunity through creating asafeandfunPrideEventwhereall Calgarians are welcome.

STONEWALL againstagovernment-sponsoredsystemthatpersecutedsexualminorities.Today Stonewall has become thedefining event that marked the start ofthe gay rights movement around theworld.

pride week is an annual celebration within calgary’s gay/lesbian/bisexual/two-Spirited and transgendered communities. like pride celebrations around the world, calgary’s pride week commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots.

calgary has celebrated pride since 1990. that first rally - minus a parade, which was believed to be too radical even for 1990s calgary - attracted 192 people. Some participants even wore paper bags over their heads.Since 1990, calgary’s population has grown by over 21% to more than a million people. this influx has changed the soul of calgary, bringing more diversity and culture along with the people.today our gltba community has over 60 volunteer-operated and self-funded community organizations, as well as a plethora of queer and ally owned businesses. our city and community continues to grow and flourish, and we look forward to a vibrant future, where diversity is not only accepted, but also celebrated.

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help us celebrate the old Y centennial! Share your stories! built in 1911 as a Ywca residence for young women, the old Y located at 223 12th avenue Sw, is the oldest purpose-built, social service facility in calgary. the old Y provides affordable working and meeting space for 45 community agencies, including pride calgary and other lgbt2Qa community organizations, cultural associations, environmentalist, arts and social justice organizations, youth services and more. www.oldycentre.com. if you have a story to share about the old Y centre for community organizations, we want to hear from you! contact old Y admin staff at 403 261-9660 or email info@oldycentre.com.

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Toni Vere is aCalgary GLBTAfavorite. A solo

singerandamemberof the musical groupHashmagandy, Tonihas entertainedaudiences with herenigmatic, and enlightening voiceand musical style. She is a staplein the Calgary music scene, and ismakinghernameknownthroughtherestofNorthAmerica.PrideCalgaryis honored to have Toni Vere as2010’s Parade Grand Marshall. Inher own words, Toni could not bemore thrilled with this honor. “Tome, Pride is a celebration and theopportunitytohonorwhoweareas

individualswithinourcommunity.Here we are, within this greatcountryweliveinwherewehavetherighttojustbewhoweare!It’saneventwhen I take the time tolookbackandreflectonmyownpersonaljourneywith“Pride”andamso thankful that Ihavefoundthisplaceofcomfort inmylife. Ican raise my hand up in the airandsay,“Yes,I’mALesbian!Weshould all be proud of who weare and honor our diversity. Justbybeingcomfortableinyourownskinyou’remakingastatementtoyourneighbors,yourco-workers,or your family. Truth alwaystriumphs.Rockon!”

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