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Fun
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by
Nancy English
If you go onto Lansing’s YMCA
website you will find the motto, “We build strong
kids, strong families, strong communities.” But to
be a part of that strong family, you first have to have
a legal relationship as defined by the Lansing YMCA.
Sarah Himes found this out the hard way when she attempted
to add her partner Cate to her membership at the Parkwood
Branch YMCA in the Haslett area. Since Sarah and Cate do
not constitute a “legal” family (according to
state of Michigan law and YMCA rules), Stephanie Wagner,
Membership Assistant at the Parkwood Y, told Sarah that
she could not add Cate at the $19.00 per month fee, which
applies to family members. Instead, Cate would have to pay
the standard $49.00 per month membership fee.
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have others sign it too. Then mail it to:
LAHR, Inc.
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FamilyPalooza
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12-5PM at Kensington Metropark.
You won’t want to miss this
celebration of all LGBT families! Affirmations and CARE
(Coalition for Adoption Rights Equality) are proud to bring
you this fun-filled day of children’s music, bounce
houses, games, activities, prizes, and community resources.
FamilyPalooza is a day to celebrate our families and raise
awareness about the need for Second Parent Adoption in Michigan.
Tickets $10 per person or $25 per family
Buy your tickets online and add a t-shirt!!
WWW.GoAffirmations.org
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17th
Annual LGBT Bike Tour |
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July
25 - 27, 2008
The July 25
- 27, 2008, will mark the 17th annual gathering of gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender outdoor enthusiasts in
Northern Michigan. The weekend of outdoor fun centers around
a bicycle tour for riders of all ability levels. Although,
not all participants will actually ride a bicycle. In its
most successful years, attendance has passed 100 campers.
Participants come from all over Michigan and even surrounding
states and Canada. Many of last year's participants had
attended 10 or more previous events.
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Women's
Equality Day |
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August
24, 2008
2-4pm at the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall
of Fame
On Sunday,
August 24, 2008, the AAUW of Michigan, Michigan Women's
Commission, LWV (Lansing), NOW (Lansing), Lansing Association
for Human Rights, the Ingham County Women's Foundation and
the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame
will host a celebration in honor of Women's Equality Day.
To learn more,
click
here to view a flyer in PDF format
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