Public forum TONIGHT - August 28th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Cyndi Wiley
Capital City Pride - Des Moines
cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org
http://www.capitalcitypride.org

Capital City Pride Announces Dates for Public Question and Answer Forum

Des Moines, Iowa, August 13, 2008 - Capital City Pride has announced Thursday, August 28, 2008, as the date for the Public Question and Answer Forum. Capital City Pride would like to extend an invitation to the community to meet the group behind this year’s PrideFest event, learn how to get involved, and ask questions about the postponement of this year’s event.

The forum, moderated by Jordan Selha of The Project, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Central Library, meeting room #3, in Downtown Des Moines. Street parking is available at no charge after 6:00 p.m. The library requests that meeting attendees refrain from parking in the parking ramp. The primary entrance for the meeting room is the Locust Street (south) entrance.

Capital City Pride encourages attendees to submit questions prior to the forum to help ensure all questions are answered and all feedback is addressed. Questions should be submitted to Cyndi Wiley via email at cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org

Capital City Pride welcomes everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, who wishes to join us and show support! Capital City Pride would like to thank the entire Des Moines community for its support, patience and understanding.

For additional information about PrideFest 2008, contact Cyndi Wiley or visit www.capitalcitypride.org.

Pride Ride 2008 Online Registration Deadline: September 1, 2008

Have you signed up for Pride Ride 2008? The 2-mile, 20-mile, and 40-mile bike rides begin at 10 am on Saturday, September 13th, at Saylorville Lake – Cherry Glen #1. Register online by September 1st and receive a moisture management Pride Ride 2008 t-shirt!
To register online, go to:

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1610481&assetId=a3f037e8-cb36-4c87-a02f-4b13a3d567ef

OR

Download and mail the registration form: www.capitalcitypride.org

We welcome everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, who wishes to join us and show support!

LGBTCC organizes and maintains resources to promote the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, nurture their families and relationships, and increase understanding of the LGBT community of Central Iowa. Capital City Pride promotes acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of the LGBT community through education, programming, and visibility.

Capital City Pride Announces Dates for Annual Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Cyndi Wiley
Capital City Pride - Des Moines
Cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org
http://www.capitalcitypride.org

Capital City Pride Announces Dates for Annual Meeting

Des Moines, Iowa, August 13, 2008 - Capital City Pride has announced Thursday, September 4, 2008, as the date for the group's Annual Meeting. Capital City Pride would like to extend an invitation to the community to come meet the group and get involved in the final planning of this year's event and in the planning process for PrideFest 2009!

The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Central Library, meeting room # 3, in Downtown Des Moines. Street parking is available at no charge after 6:00 p.m. The library requests that meeting attendees refrain from parking in the parking ramp.

Capital City Pride welcomes everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, who wishes to join us and show support!

For additional information contact Cyndi Wiley or visit www.capitalcitypride.org

Check us out at the 80/35 festival!

We were invited to host a booth by The Young Professionals Connection Greater Des Moines in the Do More Village at the 80/35 Music Festival. Check us out in their photo album.

http://www.ypcdsm.com/index.cfm?nodeID=14526&albumID=700&action=dspalbum

One Iowa Happy Hour at Midtown Heights Townhouse

One Iowa Happy Hour at Midtown Heights Townhouse

5pm - 7pm, August 15, 2008

Light Appetizers and Sangria will be served.

Refreshments are complimentary. There will also
be bottles of water available.

Midtown Heights Townhouses
2100 High Street
Des Moines, IA

Important: Please do not park in the Ingersoll
Family Physicians parking lot if you are planning to
arrive before 6:00. They will have cars towed away.
After 6:00, it’s OK to park in their lot. There is street
parking available along High Street.

One Iowa, the state’s largest LGBT advocacy organization, is dedicated to supporting full equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals living in Iowa through grassroots efforts and education.

Capital City Pride Announces Dates for Public Question and Answer Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Cyndi Wiley
Capital City Pride - Des Moines
cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org
http://www.capitalcitypride.org

Capital City Pride Announces Dates for Public Question and Answer Forum

Des Moines, Iowa, August 13, 2008 - Capital City Pride has announced Thursday, August 28, 2008, as the date for the Public Question and Answer Forum. Capital City Pride would like to extend an invitation to the community to meet the group behind this year’s PrideFest event, learn how to get involved, and ask questions about the postponement of this year’s event.

The forum, moderated by Jordan Selha of The Project, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Central Library, meeting room #3, in Downtown Des Moines. Street parking is available at no charge after 6:00 p.m. The library requests that meeting attendees refrain from parking in the parking ramp. The primary entrance for the meeting room is the Locust Street (south) entrance.

Capital City Pride encourages attendees to submit questions prior to the forum to help ensure all questions are answered and all feedback is addressed. Questions should be submitted to Cyndi Wiley via email at cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org

Capital City Pride welcomes everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, who wishes to join us and show support! Capital City Pride would like to thank the entire Des Moines community for its support, patience and understanding.

For additional information about PrideFest 2008, contact Cyndi Wiley or visit www.capitalcitypride.org.

Design the PrideFest 2009 Logo!

Design the PrideFest 2009 Logo! Theme: Out for Change

Capital City Pride has announced a logo design contest open to all Iowa residents, over the age of 18. See official contest rules here in PDF..



How to enter:

To be eligible to win all contestants must enter their design by submitting it in JPG format to the email address: cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org by Noon CST on September 15, 2008.



Three prizes will be awarded.

1) Grand Prize $100 gift card to The Art Store and the winning logo will be used for all PrideFest 2009 printed items and be displayed on our website.



2) Second Prize $75 gift card to The Art Store.



3) Third Prize $50 gift card to The Art Store.



See official contest rules here in PDF.

Domestic Partner Vs Girlfriend

A couple of days ago over dinner, some friends and I started discussing the term "domestic partner." I've noticed in the past year that many people assume that my girlfriend and I are domestic partners just because we're living together. I appreciate their recognition of our relationship, don't get me wrong. I disagree, however, with how they automatically apply "domestic partnership" to our relationship. I introduce Meredith, my girlfriend, as" my girlfriend." Meredith once noted that she was introduced by one of her good friends as, "This is Meredith. Her partner's name is Stacy." The term "domestic partnership," to me, implies marriage (without all the rights in some states, and no, this is not going to be a discussion of gay marriage). And although Meredith and I have been living together for over three years, we're not ready to take the next step to partnership bliss. Nor are we casually dating. It seems as if same-sex couples have been forced to choose between casual dating and domestic partnership. We have nothing against domestic partnerships or marriage, for that matter, but it's just not for us at the moment. Why can't she be my girlfriend who lives with me?

On a side note, if any of you are wondering about the origin of the term "domestic partnership," check out Wikipedia's entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership

Pride Ride 2008 – Saturday, September 13

Pride Ride 2008 – Saturday, September 13

Pride Ride 2008 has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, September 13th at 10 am at Saylorville Lake – Cherry Glen #1. Proceeds from the 2-mile, 20-mile, and 40-mile rides benefit the LGBT Community Center of Central Iowa (LGBTCC) and Capital City Pride. Register online by September 1st:

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1610481&assetId=a3f037e8-cb36-4c87-a02f-4b13a3d567ef

We welcome everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, who wishes to join us and show support!

LGBTCC organizes and maintains resources to promote the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, nurture their families and relationships, and increase understanding of the LGBT community of Central Iowa. Capital City Pride promotes acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of the LGBT community through education, programming, and visibility.

The Laramie Project in Vernon Hills, Illinois

At 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 10th, 2008, Vernon Hills Summer Players are putting on Moises Kaufman's *The Laramie Project.* at the Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater in Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

Email Chris for more info