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SUMMARY:June Wallyball
DESCRIPTION:Joliet Pride Network is Proud to sponsor Wallyball every third Saturday of the month from 11am – 1pm at the Annerino Community Center in Bolingbrook. The event is free to attend\, it isn’t a competitive game\, and is just a lot of fun! \nJoin us to meet new friends\, create community\, and play wallyball! Similar to volleyball except it is played on a racquetball court and you can use the walls. There is no expectation that you have played before or that you are athletic. This is a fun social game for all skill levels. Come on your own or grab a friend and have some fun. The best part\, there are no fees because the game is on us.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/june-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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SUMMARY:Prose & Pride - Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s book club featuring the YA novel “Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire” by local author Don Martin. \nThere will be an author reading\, followed by discussion questions\, Q&A from the audience\, and finally by a book signing.  The author requests that you purchase your copy of the book from a local independent bookseller or from Bookshop.org. Also\, copies for purchase will be available at the event. \nSynopsis\nWELCOME TO FOXFIRE \nThe rules here are simple: \nDon’t look in the trees. \nDon’t whistle in the woods at night. \nDon’t answer if you hear your\nname called. \nAnd remember . . . everything wants. \nVerity Vox is a witch-in-training who has never met a problem her spells can’t solve. But when a cryptic plea for help sends her to the forgotten coal mining town of Foxfire\, she soon learns even magic has its limits. \nVerity discovers a curse was laid years ago by a traveling magician who vanished into the ancient Appalachian hills to seek greater power. Crops won’t grow. Bellies go hungry. Even treasured possessions fall apart. What’s worse\, people have gone missing amidst rumors that they’ve sought out the magician who is lying in wait for those foolish or desperate enough to strike a deal with him. \nThe witch must break the curse\, find a missing girl\, and solve the mystery of what’s really under the mountain before the town falls forever into the clutches of the monster lurking in the hills. \nAbout The Author\nDon Martin is a New York Times\, USA Today\, and Indie bestselling author of nonfiction\, poetry\, and young adult fantasy. Born in Appalachia\, he is the author of the critically acclaimed debut YA novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire (2025) and the nonfiction deep-dive Where Did Everybody Go?\, which explores the historical and social roots of the loneliness epidemic. \nOther works include two collections of poetry—while I wait to be a god again\, and The Playground—as well as the nonfiction work The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft. \nDon is also the creator and host of the inquisitive podcast Head On Fire\, where he interviews experts in overlooked or misunderstood fields. His work is known for its atmospheric storytelling\, signature humor\, and poignant commentary on the human experience. \nHe lives just outside Chicago with his husband and their many pets. You can find him daily on TikTok and Instagram at @ByDonMartin. His literary agent is Kate Davids of ARC Literary Management.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/prose-pride-verity-vox-and-the-curse-of-foxfire/
LOCATION:Universalist Unitarian Church of Joliet\, 3401 W Jefferson St\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:JPN Monthly Movie Night – Toy Story 5
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Tuesday of the month is JPN’s Monthly Movie Night! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, June 23rd at 6:30 PM for a fun evening out as we watch the newly released film “Toy Story 5” at Regal Cinema Bolingbrook. \nRelax\, unwind\, and enjoy great company with the Joliet Pride Network! \nTickets: $5each (discounted by JPN!) \n    ●   6:30 PM – Doors open to attendees\n    ●   7:00 PM – Movie with short previews begins\nConcessions will be served and ready upon arrival. \nAbout the movie: \nToy Story 5 is the fifth installment in Pixar’s beloved Toy Story franchise. In this new adventure\, Woody\, Buzz Lightyear\, Jessie\, and the gang face a modern challenge when Bonnie becomes attached to a new tablet device named Lilypad. The story explores the theme of “toys versus technology” as the toys try to stay relevant in a world increasingly focused on screens.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/jpn-monthly-movie-night-toy-story-5/
LOCATION:Regal Theater Bolingbrook\, 1221 W Boughton Rd\, Bolingbrook\, IL\, 60440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pride Night at Judge's
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community\, inclusion\, and a great cause! Join us for Pride Night at Judges 2026 for an evening of fun\, food\, and giving back. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1391386476152000The owners of Judges are generously buying pizzas for the bar starting around 7:00 PM\, so come hungry! They’ll also have some fantastic raffle baskets up for grabs and some 50/50 raffles throughout the night.Best of all\, 100% of the proceeds from the raffles will be donated directly to the Joliet Pride Network to support our work in our community.Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time stopping by\, everyone is welcome! Let’s fill the bar with good vibes and help support a wonderful local organization.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/pride-night-at-judges/
LOCATION:Judge’s\, 35 E Cass St\,\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Social Outing
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SUMMARY:Same-Sex Marriage is Legalized in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) was the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide\, ruling that the Fourteenth Amendment requires all states to license marriages between same-sex couples and recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states\, guaranteeing equal dignity and fundamental rights under the law. Authored by Justice Kennedy\, the 5-4 decision found bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional\, establishing marriage equality as a fundamental right for all couples\, not just opposite-sex couples.  \n#LoveWins  \n#SCOTUSMarriage  \n#GayMarriage
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/same-sex-marriage-is-legalized-in-the-u-s/
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SUMMARY:Queer Youth Prom 2026
DESCRIPTION:THE MAGIC IS REAL\, JOLIET! We thrilled to announce that the Joliet Pride Network’s Queer Youth Prom is officially back for 2026! Get ready to step into a world of wonder because this year’s theme is… ‘Enchanted Forest: Celebrating Every Kind of Magic’Whether you’re a woodland fairy\, a dapper elf\, or just ready to bring your most authentic\, magical self to the dance floor—this night is for YOU. This is a safe and inclusive space for our LGBTQ+ youth and allies to celebrate exactly who they are.WHEN: Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, 6pm – 10pmWHERE: Joliet Area Historical MuseumWHO: Ages 13 – High SchoolExpect a night of dancing\, incredible music\, and a celebration of the magic that happens when we all stand together. Dust off your wings and start planning those outfits! More info on tickets and registration coming soon. You won’t want to miss the most enchanting night of the summer. \nDietary Restrictions- https://forms.gle/tT4T3DK9FFthgpqs6 \nMusic Recommendations- https://forms.gle/vZxpVXEwWVZUraTG8 \nAmazon Donations Wish List- https://linktr.ee/JPN.QueerYouthProm2026
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/youth-queer-prom-2026/
LOCATION:Joliet Historical Museum\, 204 N Ottawa St\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queer Youth Prom
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SUMMARY:Stonewall Riots Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Stonewall Anniversary is celebrated annually on June 28th\, marking the start of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City\, a pivotal event where LGBTQ+ patrons fought back against a police raid\, sparking the modern gay rights movement and leading to annual Pride celebrations and increased activism for LGBTQ+ equality.   \n#RememberStonewall  \n#StonewallRiots
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