Magic Valley Pride 2009
June 22 -June 27
Schedule of Events
Monday June 22, 2009
How To Win The Battle In The Media: A Boot Camp For GLBT and Allies
Where: KMVT Community Room (110 Blue Lakes North in Twin Falls)
Time: 7pm – 9pm
What: From using PR for your business to talking about civil rights to a reporter, come learn how to get your message across to the media in an effective positive manner!
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Sponsored by National Social Workers Association
Tuesday June 23rd, 2009
Legislative breakfast to discuss human rights amendment
This event is by invitation only.
Sponsored by National Social Workers Association
SIGLBT Community Center Reception
Theme “Building Bridges: Visions of a Diverse Future.”
Keynote Speaker: Idaho State Senator Nicole LeFavour
Also speaking: Monica Hopkins-executive director ACLU of Idaho
Music by Swift & Sassy
Where: Pandora’s (516 Hansen street Twin Falls)
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM
Cost: Free appetizers will be served..open to everyone!
Thursday June 25, 2009
Movie Night: The Fall of ‘55
Come meet Idaho film director Seth Randal and learn more about this misunderstood chapter of Idaho history. The “boys of Boise” still affects the LGBT community today!
When: 7pm-9pm
Where: Aspen Building room 108, College of Southern Idaho campus
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Friday June 26, 2009
Idaho Equality Meet and Greet Luncheon
This is a great opportunity to meet the organizer for the only state-wide LGBT advocacy organization to talk about current work and upcoming strategies to promote
the rights of LGBT people in Idaho.
When: 12:00-1:30 PM
Where: Maxie’s Pizza 170 Blue Lakes Blvd, Twin Falls.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Candlelight Vigil: Dedicated to people who cannot be visible.
We will be walking from the Lynwood Parking area on Blue Lakes to the Twin falls County courthouse where we will then be having a candlelight ceremony.
When: We will meet at the parking area at 8:oopm and the walking will begin at 8:30pm
Where: Lynwood Parking area to the Twin Falls county courthouse
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event.
Saturday June 27, 2009
BBQ/Potluck
Come and join the celebration at our Pride Celebration BBQ/Potluck. The SIGLBT will provide the main course all we ask is for you to bring something to share. There will be many GLBT groups joining us in this celebration and be available to answer questions and share valuable information. There will be door prizes given throughout the day and a raffle to enter. Come down and join us for the celebration!
Where: Cascade Park also known as Candy Cane Park. (click here for directions)
Time: 1pm -4pm
Cost: There is no cost to attend this event. Just bring a salad/desert to share.