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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
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SUMMARY:Bi Visibility Day
DESCRIPTION:Bi Visibility Day\, celebrated annually on September 23rd\, is an international awareness day to recognize\, celebrate\, and raise visibility for bisexual people and the broader bisexual+ (bi\, pan\, fluid\, etc.) community\, combating bi-erasure and stigma by highlighting their history\, culture\, and unique challenges. Started in 1999 by US activists Wendy Curry\, Michael Page\, and Gigi Raven Wilbur\, it aims to educate others and foster understanding\, reducing unique prejudices bisexual individuals face. \n#BiDay  \n#BiVisibilityDay  \n#BiVisibility
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/bi-visibility-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20260117T201839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T201839Z
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SUMMARY:Joliet PrideFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:More info to come!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/joliet-pridefest-2026/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:PrideFest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251228T040403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T040545Z
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SUMMARY:September 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/september-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T184907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T184907Z
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SUMMARY:Booked Eau Claire 2026
DESCRIPTION:Booked Eau Claire is bringing the wonderful world of storytelling to life with an exciting new literary celebration on September 18-19\, 2026! Join us at the Lismore Hotel in downtown Eau Claire\, WI\, for this two-day event dedicated to amplifying voices\, igniting creativity\, and fostering a vibrant community of book lovers through panels\, workshops\, + more. \nFocused on empowering women and LGBTQIA+ communities\, Booked Eau Claire proudly features over 60 authors from across the country\, offering a diverse range of YA\, NA\, and Adult books. And you won’t want to miss our Keynote Authors. \nConnect with fellow readers\, meet new authors\, explore book-related vendors\, and engage with influencers who share your love for reading. Make it a weekend getaway—fall in Eau Claire is truly magical! \nVIP Readers\, Authors\, Influencers\, and Vendors can also join us for our evening mingle events. \n*This event is recommended for individuals 15 years and older.* \nTickets available now available!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/booked-eau-claire-2026/
LOCATION:Lismore Hotel\, 333 Gibson Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Faire/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251228T020432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T050050Z
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SUMMARY:September Gayme Night
DESCRIPTION: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 7-11pm. 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 allies. Attendees gather to play various tabletop games\, fostering community and social connection.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/september-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T204428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T204428Z
UID:769-1789516800-1790207999@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Bisexual Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Bisexual Awareness Week\, or #BiWeek\, is an annual event held every September 16-23\, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23\, to raise visibility\, promote acceptance\, and advocate for the bisexual (bi+) community\, highlighting their unique experiences\, challenges like erasure\, and resilience\, according to sources like GLAAD\, the Bisexual Resource Center\, and PFLAG. It’s a time for education\, community building\, and challenging stereotypes within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond\, emphasizing that bi+ identities (including pan\, fluid\, queer\, unlabeled) are valid and deserve recognition.  \n#BiWeek  \n#BisexualAwarenessWeek
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/bisexual-awareness-week/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T221057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T221322Z
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SUMMARY:September JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/september-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Realty Executives Success\, 700 W Jefferson St\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPN Board Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T212647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T212647Z
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SUMMARY:Marsha P. Johnson’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:On this day in 1945\, Marsha P. Johnson was born. Famous for being one of the initiators of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising\, Johnson was a gay liberation activist and a self-identified drag queen. Her legacy would go on to influence many in the LGBTQ+ community. \n#HappyBirthdayMarsha  \n#MarshaPJohnson
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/marsha-p-johnsons-birthday/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251228T015555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T050132Z
UID:627-1787252400-1787266800@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:August Gayme Night
DESCRIPTION: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 7-11pm. 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 allies. Attendees gather to play various tabletop games\, fostering community and social connection.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/august-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251228T040151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T040151Z
UID:650-1786791600-1786798800@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:August 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/august-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T220736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T220736Z
UID:820-1786561200-1786568400@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:August JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/august-jpn-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Realty Executives Success\, 700 W Jefferson St\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPN Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T191724Z
UID:713-1785934800-1786276800@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Loud  And Proud - GCLS 22nd Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The GCLS’s annual conference is the premier literary event for both authors and readers. The event brings together readers\, fans\, writers\, editors\, audiobook narrators\, and publishers to celebrate women loving women literature. \nAs lovers of literature\, we understand the power of words. We appreciate how the right words can provide shades of meaning\, nuance\, and clarity of expression. The words we use to describe our identity are particularly powerful\, giving us language to describe who we are in a world that doesn’t always appreciate the rich diversity within the LGBTQIA+ spectra. \nThe way we describe ourselves as individuals is myriad (lesbian\, bisexual\, pansexual\, asexual\, demisexual\, queer\, cisgender\, transgender\, non-binary\, Two Spirit\, et al) and as we understand more about our identity\, personally and collectively\, our language expands to incorporate that knowledge. GCLS is\, and will always be\, fully inclusive of all identities in the sapphic and women-loving women space. We are all welcome. We are all GCLS.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/loud-and-proud-gcls-22nd-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Double Tree by Hilton @ Entrance to Universal Orlando\, 5780 Major Blbd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Faire/Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251228T035636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T035636Z
UID:648-1784372400-1784379600@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:July 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/july-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251228T015259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T050202Z
UID:625-1784228400-1784242800@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:July Gayme Night
DESCRIPTION: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 7-11pm. 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 allies. Attendees gather to play various tabletop games\, fostering community and social connection.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/july-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T203635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T203707Z
UID:764-1784160000-1784246399@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:International Drag Day
DESCRIPTION:International Drag Day is an annual global celebration on July 16th\, honoring drag culture\, performers (queens\, kings\, etc.)\, and their significant contributions to LGBTQ+ history\, activism\, and artistic expression through fashion\, makeup\, and performance. Started by Adam Stewart in 2009\, the day highlights drag’s evolution from marginalized entertainment to a mainstream force for self-expression\, joy\, and challenging gender norms\, encouraging support for these artists worldwide.  \n#DragDay  \n#InternationalDragDay \n#DragIsNotACrime
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-drag-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T203322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T203728Z
UID:762-1783987200-1784073599@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:International Non-Binary People’s Day
DESCRIPTION:International Non-Binary People’s Day is celebrated annually on July 14th\, a date chosen to fall precisely between International Women’s Day (March 8th) and International Men’s Day (November 19th)\, highlighting identities outside the gender binary. It’s a day to raise awareness about non-binary experiences\, celebrate the diversity of non-binary identities (neither solely male nor female\, or both\, or somewhere in between)\, and advocate for inclusion and understanding\, often using gender-neutral language like “they/them” pronouns and challenging stereotypes \n. \n#NonBinaryPeoplesDay #NonBinaryPride
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/nternational-non-binary-peoples-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T220224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T220224Z
UID:818-1783537200-1783544400@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:July JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/july-jpn-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Realty Executives Success\, 700 W Jefferson St\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPN Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20260402T185931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185931Z
UID:1200-1782844200-1782853200@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center
DESCRIPTION:Joliet Pride Network sponsors the Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center run by Youth Outlook. This partnership ensures that LGBTQ+ youth in the Joliet area have consistent access to a safe\, welcoming\, and affirming space. \nYouth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center\n\nWhat Happens: Guided by trained staff and volunteers\, the drop-in sessions include:\n\nGroup discussions focused on topics like identity\, self-esteem\, mental health\, and healthy relationships.\nRecreational activities such as games\, movies\, and art projects.\nGuest speakers and educational activities.\nA confidential and safe environment to simply hang out.\n\n\nAge Range: The drop-in centers typically welcome LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 12–20.\nCost: There is no cost to attend.\nSchedule: The Joliet/Lockport Drop-In meets weekly\, generally on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM\, though meeting locations may change and are not publicly advertised to ensure youth safety (participants are usually notified via email).
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/youth-outlooks-joliet-lockport-drop-in-center-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Youth Queer Prom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T202617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T202617Z
UID:760-1782604800-1782691199@jolietpridenetwork.org
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
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/stonewall-riots-anniversary/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251111T035530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T023829Z
UID:125-1782586800-1782597600@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Queer Youth Prom 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/youth-queer-prom-2026/
LOCATION:Joliet Historical Museum\, 204 N Ottawa St\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Queer Prom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T202342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T202342Z
UID:758-1782432000-1782518399@jolietpridenetwork.org
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/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20260402T185748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185748Z
UID:1198-1782239400-1782248400@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center
DESCRIPTION:Joliet Pride Network sponsors the Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center run by Youth Outlook. This partnership ensures that LGBTQ+ youth in the Joliet area have consistent access to a safe\, welcoming\, and affirming space. \nYouth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center\n\nWhat Happens: Guided by trained staff and volunteers\, the drop-in sessions include:\n\nGroup discussions focused on topics like identity\, self-esteem\, mental health\, and healthy relationships.\nRecreational activities such as games\, movies\, and art projects.\nGuest speakers and educational activities.\nA confidential and safe environment to simply hang out.\n\n\nAge Range: The drop-in centers typically welcome LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 12–20.\nCost: There is no cost to attend.\nSchedule: The Joliet/Lockport Drop-In meets weekly\, generally on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM\, though meeting locations may change and are not publicly advertised to ensure youth safety (participants are usually notified via email).
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/youth-outlooks-joliet-lockport-drop-in-center-24/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Youth Outlook Drop-In
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251228T035322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T035322Z
UID:646-1781942400-1781974800@jolietpridenetwork.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251228T014603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T050236Z
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SUMMARY:June Gayme Night
DESCRIPTION: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 7-11pm. 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 allies. Attendees gather to play various tabletop games\, fostering community and social connection.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/june-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20260402T184833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184833Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center
DESCRIPTION:Joliet Pride Network sponsors the Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center run by Youth Outlook. This partnership ensures that LGBTQ+ youth in the Joliet area have consistent access to a safe\, welcoming\, and affirming space. \nYouth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center\n\nWhat Happens: Guided by trained staff and volunteers\, the drop-in sessions include:\n\nGroup discussions focused on topics like identity\, self-esteem\, mental health\, and healthy relationships.\nRecreational activities such as games\, movies\, and art projects.\nGuest speakers and educational activities.\nA confidential and safe environment to simply hang out.\n\n\nAge Range: The drop-in centers typically welcome LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 12–20.\nCost: There is no cost to attend.\nSchedule: The Joliet/Lockport Drop-In meets weekly\, generally on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM\, though meeting locations may change and are not publicly advertised to ensure youth safety (participants are usually notified via email).
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/youth-outlooks-joliet-lockport-drop-in-center-23/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Youth Outlook Drop-In
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T202130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T202130Z
UID:756-1781222400-1781308799@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Pulse Night of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Held in remembrance of the 49 people who were murdered in the Pulse Nightclub shooting on June 12\, 2016. \n#PulseNightclub  \n#RememberPulse
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/pulse-night-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T214115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T214115Z
UID:814-1781118000-1781125200@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:June JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/june-jpn-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Realty Executives Success\, 700 W Jefferson St\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPN Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20260402T184604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184604Z
UID:1194-1781029800-1781038800@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center
DESCRIPTION:Joliet Pride Network sponsors the Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center run by Youth Outlook. This partnership ensures that LGBTQ+ youth in the Joliet area have consistent access to a safe\, welcoming\, and affirming space. \nYouth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center\n\nWhat Happens: Guided by trained staff and volunteers\, the drop-in sessions include:\n\nGroup discussions focused on topics like identity\, self-esteem\, mental health\, and healthy relationships.\nRecreational activities such as games\, movies\, and art projects.\nGuest speakers and educational activities.\nA confidential and safe environment to simply hang out.\n\n\nAge Range: The drop-in centers typically welcome LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 12–20.\nCost: There is no cost to attend.\nSchedule: The Joliet/Lockport Drop-In meets weekly\, generally on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM\, though meeting locations may change and are not publicly advertised to ensure youth safety (participants are usually notified via email).
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/youth-outlooks-joliet-lockport-drop-in-center-22/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Youth Outlook Drop-In
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20251231T201928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T201928Z
UID:754-1780617600-1780703999@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:HIV Long-Term Survivors Day
DESCRIPTION:HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) is observed annually on June 5th to honor people who’ve lived with HIV for many years\, acknowledging their resilience\, unique challenges (like aging with HIV\, stigma\, mental health)\, and advocating for their continued needs\, coinciding with the 1981 CDC report marking the start of the AIDS epidemic. This day calls for support for those diagnosed before effective treatment (ART) became widely available in 1996 and those who acquired HIV as infants.  \n#HLTSAD
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/hiv-long-term-survivors-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T183500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T150126
CREATED:20260402T195309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T195309Z
UID:1202-1780511700-1780524000@jolietpridenetwork.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual Pride in the Ballpark
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BRING THE PRIDE TO THE PLATE! 🌈⚾️\nThe Joliet Pride Network is once again teaming up with the Joliet Slammers for an epic night of baseball and community at Pride in the Ballpark! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just here for the atmosphere\, this is the night to show out and celebrate our beautiful LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Joliet. \nThe Details:\n\n\nWHEN: June 3rd \n\n\nTIME: First Pitch @ 6:35 PM \n\n\nWHERE: Silver Cross Field \n\n\nTHE VIBE: High-energy\, inclusive\, and loud! \n\n\nWhy You Need to Be There:\n\n\nHome Run Energy: Join the Joliet Pride Network family as we take over the stands. \n\n\nRainbow Everything: Wear your colors proud—let’s make this the most colorful game of the season! \n\n\nLocal Love: Support the Slammers while building a stronger\, more inclusive Joliet. \n\n\nTickets will be going on sale soon\, so be sure to come back here and get yours! \n#JolietPride #SlammersBaseball #PrideInTheBallpark #JolietIL #LoveWins
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/4th-annual-pride-in-the-ballpark/
LOCATION:Duly Health And Care Field\, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pride at the Ballpark
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