LGBT Taskforce Spirit of Equality Awards Wednesday at City Hall

For Immediate Release                                               For more information contact:

June 6, 2014                                                                 Monica Huerta - Council Assistant
                                                                                    (214) 670-4048

                                                                                                                                                           

LGBT Taskforce Spirit of Equality Awards Wednesday at City Hall

 

Dallas - The Dallas Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Task Force will kick off National Pride Month with its First Annual Spirit of Equality Awards at noon Wednesday at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St. The LGBT Task Force will present its Spirit of Equality Awards to advocates and allies.

Councilmember Adam Medrano, District 2, will present a proclamation to the Task Force signed by Mayor Mike Rawlings designating June as Pride Month in Dallas. The Resource Center is also donating books from its former library to the Dallas Public Library. This donation will significantly expand the collection of LGBT material in the Dallas Public Library system.

 

The Dallas Public Library will host a series of events and activities to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. These activities include:  

  

Solid Talk: Building Confidence in You - 6 p.m. Thursday June 12

Oak Lawn Branch Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Road

This talk, targeted to women, will focus on the importance of believing in yourself and the strength it can bring.  For more information contact Karyn Choi at karyn.choi@dallaslibrary.org.

 

LGBT Book Club - 6:30 p.m. Thursday June 19

North Oak Cliff Branch Library, 302 W. 10th St.

Join Peter Coyl and Ray Sablack for a discussion of favorite LGBT books. Please bring your favorite LGBT themed book with you. We will also be officially christening the new LGBT Collection at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. Refreshments provided. For more information contact Ray Sablack at raymond.sablack@dallaslibrary.org.

 

Rainbow Family Day - June 21, 1 to 4 p.m.
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., Children’s Center

All families are invited to celebrate Rainbow Family Day. Programs include a story time for ages six and under, a movie for the entire family, crafts for all ages, and Library information for the grownups. Sponsored by Dallas Library Pride! For more information contact Ray Sablack at raymond.sablack@dallaslibrary.org. 

 

Rainbow Gardening Club of Dallas – 10 a.m. Saturday June 21

Skyline Branch Library, 6006 Everglade Road

Celebrate Skyline Branch Library’s new Community Garden with the Rainbow Gardening Club, as they give helpful tips on in ground and container gardening. For more information contact Joan Brinkley at joan.brinkley@dallascityhall.com

 

30 Days/30 Books – LGBT Pride Edition
Each day during June, the Dallas Public Library will send out, via social media, a different  LGBT themed book, along with a link to request a copy of the book. Look for the hashtag #30day30books and #lgbtpridemonth.

 

Stop by any Dallas Public Library for special displays, booklists, reading recommendations

or visit www.dallaslibrary.org

 

Other LGBT events:

Pride Prom – 8 to 11 p.m. June 20
For all LGBTQ Youth & Allies Ages: 13-22

Interfaith Peace Chapel

5910 Cedar Springs Road

Tickets on sale at Youth First, a Resource Center program, or by calling (214) 879-0400.
Cost: $10

 

Bahama Beach LGBT Day – June 21

1895 Campfire Circle
Guests are asked to indicate that they are attending for LGBT Day to receive reduced admission from $15 to $9. 

Day of Giving – 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 28

Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N. Westmoreland Road Volunteers are asked to RSVP by June 25 to Monica.Huerta2@dallascityhall.com. 

 

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