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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-4/
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CATEGORIES:Youth Outlook Drop-In
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SUMMARY:National Black HIV/AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is observed annually on February 7th to highlight the significant\, disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities in the U.S.\, focusing on increasing HIV education\, testing\, prevention (like PrEP)\, and treatment access while fighting stigma and promoting resilience. It serves as a critical call to action during Black History Month to unite and end the epidemic through empowerment and community involvement\, encouraging everyone to know their status and support affected individuals.  \n#NBHAAD  \n#NationalBlackHIVAIDSAwarenessDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-black-hiv-aids-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T183000
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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-5/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Youth Outlook Drop-In
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SUMMARY:February JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/february-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;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
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SUMMARY:National Freedom to Marry Day
DESCRIPTION:National Freedom to Marry Day\, observed annually on February 12\, is an unofficial U.S. day started by Lambda Legal in 1998 to advocate for same-sex marriage equality\, celebrating love and promoting equal marriage rights for the LGBTQ+ community through events like tying ribbons and raising awareness\, though it’s now observed alongside the ongoing fight for full LGBTQ+ inclusion.  \n#FreedomToMarry  \n#LGBTMarriage
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/national-freedom-to-marry-day/
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CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T183000
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SUMMARY:JPN Monthly Movie Night-Wuthering Heights
DESCRIPTION:🎬 JPN Monthly Movie NightJoin us for a special Valentine-themed screening of Wuthering Heights (2026)! \nExperience the dark romance of Emily Brontë’s classic tale\, full of passion\, obsession\, and haunting moors… Reimagined for a new generation. 🌹🌑 \n❤️ Wear red and/or black to celebrate Valentine’s vibes📸 We’ll have a mini photo setup for anyone who wants a souvenir🎟️ Private theater opens at 6:00pm •  Screening starts at 6:30pm\n🍿 Concessions provided by JPN \nCome for the film\, stay for the atmosphere\, and celebrate Valentine’s with community. \nRated R \nWuthering Heights (2026) A romantic\, atmospheric adaptation of Emily Brontë’s beloved novel\, tells the story of Catherine and Heathcliff and their deep\, complicated connection. Set against sweeping moorland landscapes\, the film explores love\, longing\, and the choices that shape our lives\, creating a beautifully haunting Valentine-season watch.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/jpn-monthly-movie-night-wuthering-heights/
LOCATION:Regal Theater Bolingbrook\, 1221 W Boughton Rd\, Bolingbrook\, IL\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Night
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SUMMARY:Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week happens every year during the first full week after Valentine’s Day. It’s a time to shine a spotlight on aromanticism – a spectrum where people experience little or no romantic attraction\, no matter their sexual orientation. \n#AromanticAwareness #AromanticAwarenessWeek
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/aromantic-spectrum-awareness-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
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SUMMARY:February 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 7-9pm. 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 allies. Attendees gather to play various tabletop games\, fostering community and social connection.gau
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/february-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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SUMMARY:February 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/february-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T183000
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SUMMARY:Joliet Pride Network Hangout
DESCRIPTION:A group of us from the JPN family are getting together to hang out at Casa Catrina tomorrow at 6:30pm. They’re a newly opened local business and we’d love to support them!\n\nCome spend some time with us\, hear about our upcoming events and plans or just chat and chill. Everyone is welcome
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/1019/
LOCATION:Casa Catrina\, 50 E Jefferson St\, Joliet\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Outing
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