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Our Family Coalition Invites You To Our October LGBT Family Events
Our Family Coalition is a nonprofit that serves the LGBT family community. With over 500 member families OFC is one of the largest organizations of it’s kind in the nation. If you have never come to an OFC workshop or event I would like to invite you to attend, our social events are a great way to meet other lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parent headed families with children.
Our Family Coalition Invites You To Our October LGBT Family Events
Our Family Coalition is a nonprofit that serves the LGBT family community. With over 500 member families OFC is one of the largest organizations of it’s kind in the nation. If you have never come to an OFC workshop or event I would like to invite you to attend, our social events are a great way to meet other lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parent headed families with children. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 415-981-1960 or you can visit our website at http://www.ourfamily.org.
Aimee Fisher
Program Manager
Our Family Coalition
OFC Events
1. October 6, Wednesday 6 -8:30pm Are You Ready for AB205?
2. October 12 Tuesday 7-8:30pm Establishing Legal Parenting Rights for LGBT Parents
3. October 13 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Start Small: An Evening of Music and Dance for Children
4. October 16 Saturday 8am-4pm Every Families Matters: Embracing LGBT Families in Early Childhood Education Conference
5. October 20 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Hands On Massage for Babies and Young Children
6. October 20 Wednesday 7-8:30pm Gathering/Discussion for Single Parents
7. October 22 Friday 6-8pm Monster Mash: A SF Halloween Party!
******************Volunteers Needed*****************************
8. October 23 Saturday 1pm Sulphur Creek Nature Center
9. October 26 Tuesday 6-8pm Blending Two Families: Making the Relationship Work
10. October 28 Thursday 6-9pm CPR for Babies and Young Children
11. October 30 Saturday 11am-2pm East Bay Halloween Party
12. Event Reminder: November 20, Saturday 1:30pm-5pm Advocating for Our Kids: Helping Primary Schools Welcome LGBT Families
***************************************************************************
1. October 6, Wednesday 6 -8:30pm Are You Ready for AB205?
You’ll learn about the impact of California’s exciting new Domestic Partnership Law from illustrious attorneys Alma Soongi Beck (an expert in Estates, Trusts and Property), Deborah Wald (a pioneer in the areas of LGBT parentage, adoption, and surrogacy), and tax lawyer Carole Ruwart, (who works for State Board of Equalization Chairwoman, Carole Migden). This is going to be a packed house--- RSVP early to hold your place! Call Aimee at 415-981-1960. Free childcare provided.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
2. October 12 Tuesday 7-8:30pm Establishing Legal Parenting Rights for LGBT Parents
Our Family Coalition &
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Family Collaborative Present
Establishing Legal Parenting Rights for LGBT Parents
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
SF LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street at Octavia
7:00-8:30pm
Protect your rights as a parent! This workshop will present an overview of the legal mechanisms available in California for establishing legal parentage in LGBT parent families. We’ll explore the topics of domestic partner adoption, second parent adoption, and the effect of AB 205 upon LGBT parents. This is a must workshop for LGBT parents or prospective parents!
Presented by: National Center for Lesbian Rights
At the same time:
Want to meet other kids with LGBT Parents?
Do you enjoy meeting new friends and having fun?
Come to the COLAGE Activity Night
For youth ages 7 and up with one or more LGBT parent
Tuesday, October 12th, 7 – 8:30 pm
At the SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street at Octavia
RSVP to Meredith Fenton at Meredith [at] colage.org
To register for the workshop, call Our Family Coalition at (415) 981-1960. Childcare provided in the Center’s fabulous KidSpace. If you require child care, please RSVP to (415) 865-5553.
Communication Access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals will be provided upon request.
Co-sponsored by: Children OF Lesbians And Gays Everywhere, LYRIC, New Leaf Services for Our Community, National Center for Lesbian Rights, Our Family Coalition, and SF LGBT Community Center.
******
3. October 13 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Start Small: An Evening of Music and Dance for Children
Boogie and bop with your little ones to the sounds of live drumming, world music, song, dance and story! This harmonious evening kicks off our six-week parenting skills series. Designed for parents of children six months to five years old, this program provides a safe, loving environment for your child to explore _expression and creativity. Instructor Amber Hines will encourage children to cultivate their own magic and experience movement from within. The live music will feature a culturally diverse blend of life-affirming songs of hope, peace, self-love and community. Please RSVP by October 8th to Aimee at 415-981-1960 as space is limited.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
4. October 16 Saturday 8am-4pm Every Families Matters: Embracing LGBT Families in Early Childhood Education Conference
This ground-breaking conference, organized under the auspices of the LGBT Early Childhood Education Initiative, offers workshops, panel presentations, exhibits and information tables for educators, parents, families, instructors, and allies. Registration fees: early bird special $35, student fee $25 (proof of enrollment required), on-site registration $45 (Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, LGBT ECE toolkit). Limited childcare available. Child-care reservation is required. Call 510.658.9197 or e-mail Bandtec [at] earthlink.net.
College Credit!
One unit of City College of San Francisco credit available. Register at the conference. Additional hours, fees and assignments required. More information call Our Family Coalition at 415-981-1960.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
5. October 20 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Hands On Massage for Babies and Young Children
Something as simple as a touch can be so powerful. For infants, massage can help relieve colic, enhance sleep, and ease life transitionsand simply provides a wonderful way to connect with your child from birth and beyond. Join massage therapist and mother Mindy Swanson for hands-on baby massage class. If you are "expecting" feel free to join us to prepare for your new family member. Please pre-register with Aimee at 415-981-1960 by October 18th -- space is limited.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
6. October 20 Wednesday 7-8:30pm Gathering/Discussion for Single Parents
Join other single LGBT parents for a discussion about single parenting. Depending on interest, this group will meet regularly. Free childcare in the Center’s fabulous KidSpace, RSVP to 415-865-5553.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
7. October 22 Friday 6-8pm Monster Mash: A SF Halloween Party!
******************Volunteers Needed*****************************
Bring your ghosts and goblins to a Halloween Bash in San Francisco. Bring a dish to share and costumes to dazzle the eye. The SF LGBT Community Center’s Ceremonial Room will be transformed into a creepy Halloween experience. Enjoy face painting, mask making, an eyeball relay, ring around the pumpkin, trick or treat bag decorating, and pin the grin on the jack o lantern! Lots of interactive games and arts and crafts for the whole family! Come in Costume! Co-sponsored by the LGBT Family Collaborative. Volunteers needed to staff activity stations! Call Aimee at 415-981-1960 for additional information.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
8. October 23 Saturday 1pm Sulphur Creek Nature Center
Sulphur Creek is a wildlife center dedicated to bringing people and animals closer together. There are live animal displays featuring local species, a Discovery Center and a wildlife Rehabilitation program. Meet Gwendolyn in the parking lot @1:00 pm sharp. Contact Gwendolyn @ 415 981-1960 for additional information.
Location: Sulphur Creek Nature Center is located at 1801 D Street in Hayward.
******
9. October 26 Tuesday 6-8pm Blending Two Families: Making the Relationship Work
This panel discussion can help you understand the issues in blending two families and making the relationship work. Childcare is limited, RSVP to Gwendolyn @415 981-1960.
Location: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church at1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606.
******
10. October 28 Thursday 6-9pm CPR for Babies and Young Children
Are you prepared if your child has a life-threatening emergency? This course is designed to teach parents and caregivers how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies for children and infants. Topics of discussion range from warning signs of heart attacks and strokes, difficulty breathing, and foreign body airway obstructions. The course will be taught by an expert instructor and will be enjoyable, hands-on, interactive and in the company of other LGBT parents. Includes CPR certification and training booklet.
Cost is $20 per adult and your registration fee must be received by October 21 to participate. Scholarships available to parents who cannot afford the fee. If you would like to sponsor a family by sending a donation to OFC or to register, please mail to Our Family Coalition at 870 Market Street, Suite 872, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Location: San Francisco Paramedic Association at 657 Mission Street, Suite 302 in San Francisco. 1 ½ blocks from Montgomery BART Station behind the San Francisco Museum of Art.
******
11. October 30 Saturday 11am-2pm East Bay Halloween Party
Because two Halloween parties are better than one! This is OFC’s annual Halloween party in Berkeley and it’s going to be fantastic. It’s a potluck so bring all of your favorite Halloween treats. OFC will provide drinks and paper products. We will have a giant dragon jump tent, crafts, pumpkin decorating and an outdoor play area! Come in costume! Volunteers are needed, contact Gwendolyn at 415 981-1960 for additional information.
Location: All Souls Episcopal Church, 2220 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA.
******
12. Event Reminder: November 20, Saturday 1:30pm-5:30pm Advocating for Our Kids: Helping Primary Schools Welcome LGBT Families
First of its Kind Event for LGBT Families!
Workshops for ALL Bay Area LGBT Parents!
Tabling by San Francisco Public & Private Primary Schools!
1:30-2:30
Choosing & Evaluating Schools
3-4pm Parent Activism: Being an Advocate for Family Diversity
Demystifying the Financial Aid Process
4:30-5:30pm Bulling in Bay Area Schools
What do Test Scores Really Mean?
Free! Light snacks provided!
For more information or to RSVP for child care please call Aimee at 415-981-1960.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
Aimee L. Fisher
Program Manager
Our Family Coalition
870 Market Street, Suite 872
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-981-1960
http://www.ourfamily.org
Our Family Coalition is a nonprofit that serves the LGBT family community. With over 500 member families OFC is one of the largest organizations of it’s kind in the nation. If you have never come to an OFC workshop or event I would like to invite you to attend, our social events are a great way to meet other lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parent headed families with children. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 415-981-1960 or you can visit our website at http://www.ourfamily.org.
Aimee Fisher
Program Manager
Our Family Coalition
OFC Events
1. October 6, Wednesday 6 -8:30pm Are You Ready for AB205?
2. October 12 Tuesday 7-8:30pm Establishing Legal Parenting Rights for LGBT Parents
3. October 13 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Start Small: An Evening of Music and Dance for Children
4. October 16 Saturday 8am-4pm Every Families Matters: Embracing LGBT Families in Early Childhood Education Conference
5. October 20 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Hands On Massage for Babies and Young Children
6. October 20 Wednesday 7-8:30pm Gathering/Discussion for Single Parents
7. October 22 Friday 6-8pm Monster Mash: A SF Halloween Party!
******************Volunteers Needed*****************************
8. October 23 Saturday 1pm Sulphur Creek Nature Center
9. October 26 Tuesday 6-8pm Blending Two Families: Making the Relationship Work
10. October 28 Thursday 6-9pm CPR for Babies and Young Children
11. October 30 Saturday 11am-2pm East Bay Halloween Party
12. Event Reminder: November 20, Saturday 1:30pm-5pm Advocating for Our Kids: Helping Primary Schools Welcome LGBT Families
***************************************************************************
1. October 6, Wednesday 6 -8:30pm Are You Ready for AB205?
You’ll learn about the impact of California’s exciting new Domestic Partnership Law from illustrious attorneys Alma Soongi Beck (an expert in Estates, Trusts and Property), Deborah Wald (a pioneer in the areas of LGBT parentage, adoption, and surrogacy), and tax lawyer Carole Ruwart, (who works for State Board of Equalization Chairwoman, Carole Migden). This is going to be a packed house--- RSVP early to hold your place! Call Aimee at 415-981-1960. Free childcare provided.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
2. October 12 Tuesday 7-8:30pm Establishing Legal Parenting Rights for LGBT Parents
Our Family Coalition &
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Family Collaborative Present
Establishing Legal Parenting Rights for LGBT Parents
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
SF LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street at Octavia
7:00-8:30pm
Protect your rights as a parent! This workshop will present an overview of the legal mechanisms available in California for establishing legal parentage in LGBT parent families. We’ll explore the topics of domestic partner adoption, second parent adoption, and the effect of AB 205 upon LGBT parents. This is a must workshop for LGBT parents or prospective parents!
Presented by: National Center for Lesbian Rights
At the same time:
Want to meet other kids with LGBT Parents?
Do you enjoy meeting new friends and having fun?
Come to the COLAGE Activity Night
For youth ages 7 and up with one or more LGBT parent
Tuesday, October 12th, 7 – 8:30 pm
At the SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street at Octavia
RSVP to Meredith Fenton at Meredith [at] colage.org
To register for the workshop, call Our Family Coalition at (415) 981-1960. Childcare provided in the Center’s fabulous KidSpace. If you require child care, please RSVP to (415) 865-5553.
Communication Access for deaf and hard of hearing individuals will be provided upon request.
Co-sponsored by: Children OF Lesbians And Gays Everywhere, LYRIC, New Leaf Services for Our Community, National Center for Lesbian Rights, Our Family Coalition, and SF LGBT Community Center.
******
3. October 13 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Start Small: An Evening of Music and Dance for Children
Boogie and bop with your little ones to the sounds of live drumming, world music, song, dance and story! This harmonious evening kicks off our six-week parenting skills series. Designed for parents of children six months to five years old, this program provides a safe, loving environment for your child to explore _expression and creativity. Instructor Amber Hines will encourage children to cultivate their own magic and experience movement from within. The live music will feature a culturally diverse blend of life-affirming songs of hope, peace, self-love and community. Please RSVP by October 8th to Aimee at 415-981-1960 as space is limited.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
4. October 16 Saturday 8am-4pm Every Families Matters: Embracing LGBT Families in Early Childhood Education Conference
This ground-breaking conference, organized under the auspices of the LGBT Early Childhood Education Initiative, offers workshops, panel presentations, exhibits and information tables for educators, parents, families, instructors, and allies. Registration fees: early bird special $35, student fee $25 (proof of enrollment required), on-site registration $45 (Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, LGBT ECE toolkit). Limited childcare available. Child-care reservation is required. Call 510.658.9197 or e-mail Bandtec [at] earthlink.net.
College Credit!
One unit of City College of San Francisco credit available. Register at the conference. Additional hours, fees and assignments required. More information call Our Family Coalition at 415-981-1960.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
5. October 20 Wednesday 6:30-8pm Hands On Massage for Babies and Young Children
Something as simple as a touch can be so powerful. For infants, massage can help relieve colic, enhance sleep, and ease life transitionsand simply provides a wonderful way to connect with your child from birth and beyond. Join massage therapist and mother Mindy Swanson for hands-on baby massage class. If you are "expecting" feel free to join us to prepare for your new family member. Please pre-register with Aimee at 415-981-1960 by October 18th -- space is limited.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
6. October 20 Wednesday 7-8:30pm Gathering/Discussion for Single Parents
Join other single LGBT parents for a discussion about single parenting. Depending on interest, this group will meet regularly. Free childcare in the Center’s fabulous KidSpace, RSVP to 415-865-5553.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
7. October 22 Friday 6-8pm Monster Mash: A SF Halloween Party!
******************Volunteers Needed*****************************
Bring your ghosts and goblins to a Halloween Bash in San Francisco. Bring a dish to share and costumes to dazzle the eye. The SF LGBT Community Center’s Ceremonial Room will be transformed into a creepy Halloween experience. Enjoy face painting, mask making, an eyeball relay, ring around the pumpkin, trick or treat bag decorating, and pin the grin on the jack o lantern! Lots of interactive games and arts and crafts for the whole family! Come in Costume! Co-sponsored by the LGBT Family Collaborative. Volunteers needed to staff activity stations! Call Aimee at 415-981-1960 for additional information.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
******
8. October 23 Saturday 1pm Sulphur Creek Nature Center
Sulphur Creek is a wildlife center dedicated to bringing people and animals closer together. There are live animal displays featuring local species, a Discovery Center and a wildlife Rehabilitation program. Meet Gwendolyn in the parking lot @1:00 pm sharp. Contact Gwendolyn @ 415 981-1960 for additional information.
Location: Sulphur Creek Nature Center is located at 1801 D Street in Hayward.
******
9. October 26 Tuesday 6-8pm Blending Two Families: Making the Relationship Work
This panel discussion can help you understand the issues in blending two families and making the relationship work. Childcare is limited, RSVP to Gwendolyn @415 981-1960.
Location: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church at1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606.
******
10. October 28 Thursday 6-9pm CPR for Babies and Young Children
Are you prepared if your child has a life-threatening emergency? This course is designed to teach parents and caregivers how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies for children and infants. Topics of discussion range from warning signs of heart attacks and strokes, difficulty breathing, and foreign body airway obstructions. The course will be taught by an expert instructor and will be enjoyable, hands-on, interactive and in the company of other LGBT parents. Includes CPR certification and training booklet.
Cost is $20 per adult and your registration fee must be received by October 21 to participate. Scholarships available to parents who cannot afford the fee. If you would like to sponsor a family by sending a donation to OFC or to register, please mail to Our Family Coalition at 870 Market Street, Suite 872, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Location: San Francisco Paramedic Association at 657 Mission Street, Suite 302 in San Francisco. 1 ½ blocks from Montgomery BART Station behind the San Francisco Museum of Art.
******
11. October 30 Saturday 11am-2pm East Bay Halloween Party
Because two Halloween parties are better than one! This is OFC’s annual Halloween party in Berkeley and it’s going to be fantastic. It’s a potluck so bring all of your favorite Halloween treats. OFC will provide drinks and paper products. We will have a giant dragon jump tent, crafts, pumpkin decorating and an outdoor play area! Come in costume! Volunteers are needed, contact Gwendolyn at 415 981-1960 for additional information.
Location: All Souls Episcopal Church, 2220 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA.
******
12. Event Reminder: November 20, Saturday 1:30pm-5:30pm Advocating for Our Kids: Helping Primary Schools Welcome LGBT Families
First of its Kind Event for LGBT Families!
Workshops for ALL Bay Area LGBT Parents!
Tabling by San Francisco Public & Private Primary Schools!
1:30-2:30
Choosing & Evaluating Schools
3-4pm Parent Activism: Being an Advocate for Family Diversity
Demystifying the Financial Aid Process
4:30-5:30pm Bulling in Bay Area Schools
What do Test Scores Really Mean?
Free! Light snacks provided!
For more information or to RSVP for child care please call Aimee at 415-981-1960.
Location: The SF LGBT Community Center at 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Take MUNI JKLMN to Van Ness Station or above ground F Line to Octavia.
Aimee L. Fisher
Program Manager
Our Family Coalition
870 Market Street, Suite 872
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-981-1960
http://www.ourfamily.org
For more information:
http://www.ourfamily.org
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