April JPN Board Meeting
Monthly board meeting.
Monthly board meeting.
Day of Silence is an annual day of action organized by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. #DayOfSilence
Agenda Finishing by-laws Fundraising Upcoming events
6pm Reception • 7pm Dinner & Program About Center on Halsted Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, including Center […]
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The Joliet Pride Network hosts a regular “gayme” night at the Critical Grind Board Game Cafe in Shorewood, IL on the third Thursday of the month from 7-9pm. The “gayme” night is an event designed to promote inclusion, dignity, and acceptance by providing a safe and friendly environment for the local LGBTQ+ community and its […]
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! Join us to meet new friends, create community, and play wallyball! Similar […]
For our first Prose & Pride book club discussion, we will be hosting author Nico Lang and their book 'American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era'. Nico will do a reading, followed by a Q&A session, and ending with a book signing. The book follows eight transgender […]
Lesbian Visibility Day is celebrated annually on April 26th, a day to honor, recognize, and raise awareness for lesbian identities and issues, often as part of the broader Lesbian Visibility Week, which extends from April 20th-26th (or sometimes a broader range like April 25th-May 1st). The observance highlights the importance of representation, combats invisibility and […]
Get Ready to Make a Splash! Weather forecast: 100% chance of being totally gagged! The Joliet Pride Network is thrilled to present "It’s Raining Men," a high-energy all male revue that promises to be the talk of the town. Join us for an afternoon of spectacular performances, delicious food, and community spirit. 🥂 The Main […]
Fourth Tuesday of the month is JPN’s Movie Night! Join us on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30 PM for a fun evening out as we watch the newly released film “MICHAEL” at Regal Cinema Bolingbrook. Relax, unwind, and enjoy great company with the Joliet Pride Network! Theater opens at 6:30 PM, and the screening will […]
International Family Equality Day (IFED) celebrates the diversity of LGBTQ+ families around the world, and takes place every year on the first Sunday in May. All over the world, more and more children are growing up in families where one or both of their parents identify as LGBTQ+. #InternationalFamilyEqualityDay #FamilyEquality