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SUMMARY:Spirit Day
DESCRIPTION:Spirit Day is an annual observance\, held on the third Thursday of October\, where millions wear purple to stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth\, especially transgender and nonbinary youth\, who face harassment and discrimination. Started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan after a wave of bullying-related suicides\, it’s a major anti-bullying movement promoted by GLAAD\, encouraging people\, brands\, and media to “go purple” as a visible sign of solidarity and acceptance. \n#SpiritDay  \n#LGBTQYouth
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/spirit-day/
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SUMMARY:October 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/october-wallyball/
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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SUMMARY:Intersex Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Intersex Awareness Day\, celebrated annually on October 26\, is a global day for grassroots activism to end shame\, secrecy\, and non-consensual surgeries on intersex people\, advocating for bodily autonomy\, physical integrity\, and self-determination. It marks the anniversary of the first public protest by intersex activists in Boston in 1996\, who demanded respect from the medical community for variations in sex characteristics (chromosomes\, gonads\, genitals\, hormones) that don’t fit typical male/female definitions. The day highlights the challenges intersex individuals face and promotes understanding\, inclusivity\, and human rights. \n#IntersexAwarenessDay \n#IntersexPride
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/intersex-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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SUMMARY:Illinois General Election
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to turn out an vote!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/illinois-general-election/
CATEGORIES:Election
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SUMMARY:Intersex Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Intersex Day of Remembrance\, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity\, is observed annually on November 8th\, marking the birthday of Herculine Barbin\, a 19th-century French intersex person. The day serves to honor those lost to abuse or suicide\, raise awareness about non-consensual medical interventions (like forced surgeries) on intersex children\, and advocate for intersex rights\, dignity\, and bodily autonomy\, highlighting issues of intersex genital mutilation and human rights. \n#IntersexDayOfRemembrance
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/intersex-day-of-remembrance/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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SUMMARY:November JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/november-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:20261119T190000
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SUMMARY:November 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/november-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience 2024 – EventsTransgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR)\, observed annually on November 20th\, is a day to honor and memorialize transgender\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming individuals murdered due to transphobic violence\, drawing attention to the ongoing discrimination\, violence\, and human rights issues they face. Started in 1999 by advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to remember Rita Hester\, TDoR involves vigils\, name readings\, and community events to raise awareness\, foster education\, and advocate for acceptance and safety for transgender people. \n#TransDayOfRemembrance  \n#TDOR
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2/
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SUMMARY:November 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/november-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day\, observed annually on December 1st since 1988\, unites people globally to fight HIV/AIDS by raising awareness\, showing support for those living with HIV\, remembering lives lost\, and pushing for progress in prevention\, treatment\, and ending the pandemic. It serves as a crucial opportunity to educate communities\, combat stigma\, and advocate for equitable access to services\, highlighting medical advancements while acknowledging ongoing challenges\, often symbolized by the red ribbon. \n#WorldAIDSDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/world-aids-day/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T210000
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SUMMARY:December JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/december-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:20261217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T230000
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SUMMARY:December 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/december-gayme-night-2/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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SUMMARY:December 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/december-wallyball-2/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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