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SUMMARY:PACT NOW: Play with Pals
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\nApril 17\, 2020 @ 3:00–4:30pm (F) – Play with Pals\nStop by our virtual play room for a game of Taboo with new and old pals.  No experience necessary.  Bring your playful spirit and enjoy relaxing and letting loose for a bit.\nAll groups are trans and queer led.\nThe facilitator for all events this week is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n \nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/pact-now-play-with-pals/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support
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SUMMARY:PACT NOW: Film with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\nApril 15\, 2020 @ Noon–1:30pm (W) – Film with Friends\nWe love the animated show Steven Universe.  You will too!  Join us in watching the first episode together via Zoom\, followed by a group discussion. \nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n\nThe facilitator for all events this week is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n \nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/pact-now-film-with-friends/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T203000
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SUMMARY:PACT NOW: Coffee\, Tea\, and WE
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends\, reduce isolation and loneliness\, and have some fun in the process!\n \nApril 13\, 2020 @ 7-8:30pm (M) – Coffee\, Tea\, and WE\nA low key\, gently moderated time will allow people to share what’s going on in their lives\, connect with others\, and feel support during these tough times.\n \nAll groups are trans and queer led.\n \nProcessed with VSCO with fp2 preset \nThe facilitator for all events this week is Matthew Lewis\, a Black Queer poet\, community health promoter\, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling\, R&B music\, and Food Network TV.\n \nPACT NOW = Preventing and Assisting with COVID-19 among Trans and Non-binary Wisconsinites.  PACT NOW is a partnership between FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin\, Inclusion Health Clinic.\nThis project is funded in part by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/pact-now-coffee-tea-and-we/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support
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SUMMARY:#TDOV 2020 Online!
DESCRIPTION:MKE Trans Day of Visibility\nThe Trans Day of Visibility is on March 31 every year.  Even though our lives may look a bit different this year – with sheltering in place\, with potential economic or food uncertainty\, with coping with illness of ourselves or loved ones – there is still much to celebrate about Trans Visibility.\nTrans and non-trans people alike honor this day of visibility\, where we can acknowledge the remarkable-ness of trans/non-binary people\, histories\, and realities.\nJoin FORGE for a gently facilitated online chat to explore what the Trans Day of Visibility Means to you and others\nWe’ll have some starter questions to get conversation going.  If you have a favorite short piece of writing or music about #TDOV\, resilience\, pride\, empowerment that you’d like to share (your own or someone else’s)\, have it ready — there will be time for that\, too.  [Keep excerpts to 2-3 minutes please!]\nDrop in. Participate at your level of comfort.  Be with people who care about you.\nIf you can\, let us know you are planning on attending: https://www.facebook.com/events/228518435015806 \n \nDate: March 31\, 2020\nTime: 4:30 – 5:30pm\nLocation: ZOOM!  (https://zoom.us/j/854792538)\n  \n{———- Log On Information ————–}\nTopic: #TDOV\nTime: Mar 31\, 2020 04:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n \nhttps://zoom.us/j/854792538\nMeeting ID: 854 792 538\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,854792538# US (Chicago)\n+19292056099\,\,854792538# US (New York)\nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 854 792 538 \n{———- New to Zoom? ————–}\nNeed some help on accessing Zoom?  It’s pretty easy!  You can join by your smart phone\, tablet\, laptop\, desktop\, or even landline (with or without video connection).  Click the event link and it will open up your Zoom app (if you already have it) or bring you to a website and ask you to download the low-profile Zoom app.  It’s pretty simple!\nOnce you are in the Zoom meeting\, you can choose to share your video (if you want others to see you)\, access sound by your devices microphone (if it has one) or by calling in the number that appears when you sign on.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/tdov-2020-online/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance - MKE 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join FORGE and community partners in marking the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The greater Milwaukee community will be honoring those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender bias or violence on Wednesday\, November 20\, 2019. This is a COMMUNITY event — for the community\, of the community\, by the community. Part of joining together as a community this year and every year\, is to hear multiple voices and diverse views.\nWe will be live streaming (and recording) the event.\nFood and connection will round out the evening.\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00pm\nLocation: Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 1110 N. Market St.\, Milwaukee\, WI \nSpeakers:\n\nElle Halo\nElle Halo\, is a Black woman of trans experience\, who is dedicated to the equity\, visibility\, and inclusivity of all LGBTQIA/QTPOC. She is currently an Americorps Public Ally serving as an Inclusion Health Program Assistant at Planned Parenthood of WI. She serves on the Advisory Boards of two Wisconsin Department of Health Services HIV programs and is a member of the National Black AIDS Institute Ambassadorship of Biomedical Prevention. She is also a member of the board of directors at Diverse and Resilient. She has experience as a public speaker and is a subject matter expert in areas of LGBTQIA health / Transgender health\, safety\, and social disparities. She is a recent recipient of the 2019 Rising Star Award for Volunteerism Recipient Black Trans Advocacy Coalition (BTAC)\, and the 2019 Milwaukee Pridefest Individual of the Year Award\, as well as a Transfaith Bobbie Jean Baker & Gender Reveal podcast Grantee. Her mother\, Evangelist Veronica Sears\, is a minister and Elle’s community work honors her mother’s example of unconventional community leadership. \n\nSunShine Ray Pop\n\nSunShine RayPop\nSunShine is a bright light who shines her wavelengths on Milwaukee as an activist\, poet\, artist\, and supportive community member. She is a trans woman of color in the struggle who stands up for herself and others\, always at the ready with a big heart and an abolitionist’s fervor. Active in social justice\, poetry\, art\, music\, and queer and trans communities in the city\, SunShine spreads her light and positivity through her creativity and encourages others to do the same. \n\n \n\nBeth Friedman\nBeth Friedman is a passionate social justice advocate. Her oldest child MJ\, who identifies as non-binary\, gender queer with They/Them pronouns\, has given her a fire to expand her support and passion to the Trans community and their plight. She brings a caring yet passionate voice as a loving parent to not only her own children but to those who are missing familial support or even more simply\, a hug. \n\nSpiritual Leaders\n\nRev. Jennifer Nordstrom\nThe Reverend Jennifer Nordstrom is the Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee\, and where she preaches\, teaches\, and organizes for social justice. In 2018\, the book she co-edited\, Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race\, Class and the Environment\, was published and chosen as the Unitarian Universalist Association’s national common read. Prior to ministry\, Jennifer was a social justice organizer working at the intersections of gender\, class\, race\, nationality\, militarism and the environment.\n#\n\nRev. Jonah Overton\nRev. Jonah P. Overton is a community organizer and the founding pastor of Zao MKE Church. As a young\, queer\, trans (genderqueer) clergy person\, Jonah has been called into ministry to build the church as queer space and organize communities and churches towards justice and liberation. Zao MKE Church is a new and growing church plant on Milwaukee’s East Side\, which launched weekly Sunday services in the fall of 2019. Zao’s diverse leadership team is majority queer\, trans\, and/or POC under the age of 40. Zao MKE Church is emerging as a leader in the movement toward radical urban ministry among progressive Millennials. Jonah co-pastors with their husband Cameron.\n  \n\nMusic\n\nCameron Overton\nCameron is a social worker and the worship pastor of Zao MKE Church. As a young\, black\, queer and trans person\, Cameron’s ministry calling is to build the church into intersectional and queer liberated space. Zao MKE is co-pastored by Cameron and his spouse\, founding pastor Rev. Jonah Overton.\n#\n\nAddie Lipson\nAddie Lipson is a community organizer\, musician\, and lifelong student. She is an AmeriCorps alumn and earned her Masters in Social Justice and Community Organizing from Prescott College. She currently works at The Work First Foundation as a labor researcher and case worker in the welfare system \n\nFood\nAttendees will enjoy the delicious food from Ono Kine Grindz\, with vegan and gluten-free options.\n \n\nASL Interpretation\nASL will be provided by Jill Kenehan-Krey from Interpreting Solutions\, Inc.\n \n\nPartners\nWe are grateful for longstanding (and new!) partners\, including:\nACLU\nWisconsin Aspergers Empowerment\nBricks\nBronze Optical\nCenter for Behavioral Medicine\nCity of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission\nCOURAGE MKE\nCorner House\nCream City Foundation\nThe Dezjorn International Foundation Inc\nDiverse and Resilient (SHEBA and AVP)\nFair Wisconsin\nFirst Unitarian Society of Milwaukee\nFORGE\nGemini Gender Group\nHealth Connections\nHRC-Milwaukee\nLesbian Alliance\nCity of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance\nMeta House\nMilwaukee County Behavioral Health Division – Community Access to Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\nPFLAG\nPlanned Parenthood of Wisconsin\nSHEBA\nSheperd Express\nSixteenth Street Community Health Centers\nUU Church – West\nUWM LGBT Resource Center\nWisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault\nWisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce\nZao Milwaukee Church
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/tdor2019/
LOCATION:FORGE / MKE LGBT CC\, 1110 N Market Street\, 2nd Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191013T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191013T124500
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SUMMARY:Putting Our Faith Into Action: Building deeper understanding and connection with our trans+ siblings
DESCRIPTION:Bathroom bills. Title VII. #MeToo. Racial justice.  Gun Violence. Title IX.  What do these things have to do with transgender and non-binary people?  Come find out to learn more.  And… we know you want to learn (and do!) more\, because you are a UU!\nAfter a quick review of trans basics\, we’ll explore the changes in the local\, state\, and federal socio-political-cultural landscapes and how these change directly (and often adversely) impact trans/non-binary communities.\nThere are also incredibly positive shifts happening\, so stay to also learn about resilience in action. Everyone will leave with concrete steps about how to improve the lives of trans/non-binary people in these challenging and difficult times.\nThis dynamic workshop-like experience will begin directly after the 10am worship service at the Bradford Community Church UU (5810 8th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI)\, with interim minister Denise Cawley\, Rev. Erik Carlson\, and many Bradford friends who will share words\, art\, and healing prayers celebrating the gender continuum.\n  \nPresenter bio:\nmichael munson is the co-founder and Executive Director of FORGE\, an organization focused on improving the lives of transgender individuals by building stronger connections\, providing resources\, and empowering growth through knowledge.  FORGE is a national training and technical assistance provider funded in part through the Department of Justice\, Office on Violence Against Women and the Office for Victims of Crime.  Munson’s educational background is in psychology\, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care and non-traditional healing modalities.  His work on violence against trans/non-binary individuals stresses the intersectionality between complex components of identity\, experience\, and societal constructs that can both spur violence\, as well as catalyze healing for individuals and communities. He is passionate about engaging people to embrace these complexities and learn key skills to create a more whole and healthy world.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/faith-into-action-bradford-uu/
LOCATION:Bradford Community Church UU\, 5810 8th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190714T123000
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SUMMARY:Rock Climbing at Adventure Rock
DESCRIPTION:This week\, we will be taking our outdoor skills indoors at Adventure Rock! Adventure Rock has climbing options for every level of interest/experience\, and we will learn some basic climbing skills from Adventure Rock staff. This is a great chance to climb for free and learn a new skill\, especially if this is your first time! Please see “additional info” at the end for a very important note\, and be sure to RSVP.\nTime: 12:30-2:30. Please note that this outing will be earlier than usual because of Adventure Rock availability\, but you are welcome to stay longer than 2:30. PLEASE ARRIVE FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE 12:30 so that we can check in as a group.\nLocation: Adventure Rock (2220 N Commerce St\, Milwaukee\, WI 53212). There is free street parking along Commerce St. We will meet outside of the Adventure Rock main entrance at 9:50 so that we can check in as a group. If you arrive and have difficulty finding the meeting location\, call or text me at 414-249-6746.\nTransportation: Adventure Rock is accessible from bus route 21\, which runs to the stop North & Commerce #1260\, directly across from the Adventure Rock entrance. If you have additional transportation questions/needs\, please contact me ahead of time at caleb@forge-forward.org.\nWhat to bring: Yourself\, comfortable clothing\, a water bottle\, snacks (optional)\, and climbing gear if you own it (you can borrow some if you don’t)! Make sure to wear clothing that you can move freely in. Consider bringing alternatives if you are binding in case you find your breathing too restricted. If you do not plan to borrow climbing shoes from Adventure Rock\, please wear comfortable athletic shoes.\nAdditional info: This is SUPER important! Everyone needs to complete a waiver before climbing at Adventure Rock. You can complete this when you arrive\, or before if you want to save time. You can complete the waiver here: https://adventurerock.com/visitor-agreement/. IF YOU ARE A MINOR (under 18)\, you will need a parent or guardian to sign your waiver. You can do this online if your parent/guardian will not be climbing with you\, or your parent/guardian can sign the waiver at Adventure Rock with you. PLEASE REMEMBER\, if you are under 18\, you will NOT BE ABLE TO CLIMB unless you have a parent/guardian come with you\, or have them sign a waiver for you before arriving. Please make sure to do this\, I want to make sure everyone is able to climb!\nFor more info about what to expect your first time rock climbing and potential risks\, please see the Adventure Rock webpage: https://adventurerock.com/about/first-time/.\nPlease make sure to RSVP to this event only if you are sure you will be attending. We need to know how many participants to expect! Please check your schedule and commit to this activity at your earliest convenience. We’re so excited to climb with you!\nWhat’s next?: Mark your calendars! The next FORGE Outdoors outing will be on Sunday\, July 21st. This week we will be meeting for a picnic day at Big Bay Park from 1:00-4:00 PM. Keep an eye out for details and for future events! This summer we will be hiking\, biking\, rock climbing\, and enjoying beach and picnic days around Milwaukee.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/rock-climbing/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190707T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190707T160000
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SUMMARY:Labyrinth Walk at Alice's Garden
DESCRIPTION:We will be taking a more relaxed approach to “hiking” this week for a chance to slow down and connect with the Earth. In addition to its beautiful garden plots\, Alice’s Garden also has a labyrinth designed for walking meditation. From 1-4 on July 7th\, we will do some check-ins and other mindfulness practices\, and then walk the labyrinth.\nTime: 1:00-4:00 PM\nLocation: Alice’s Garden is located at 2136 N 21st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 53205. There is street parking near the garden. The nearest bus line is the 23\, which stops at Fond Du Lac and 19th St. The Blue line also stops at North & Fond Du Lac\, which is a few blocks farther from Alice’s Garden. If you have transportation questions or needs\, please contact me ahead of time at caleb@forge-forward.org. If you arrive on Sunday and have trouble finding Alice’s Garden\, text or call me at 414-249-6746.\nWhat to bring: This week’s activity is not as physically strenuous as some of our bike rides or hikes. Please wear comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothes\, and layers if you feel it will be necessary for you. It may also be helpful to bring a water bottle\, sunscreen\, and a sun hat. I would recommend bringing a journal or notebook to write down any thoughts you have during our outing! As always\, please bring any personal medications\, such as inhalers or epi-pens\, even if you think you will not need them.\nWhat’s Next?: Mark your calendars! Our next FORGE Outdoors outing will be on Sunday\, July 14th from 12:30-2:30 PM. We will be rock climbing at Adventure Rock in Milwaukee! It’s very important to RSVP to this event\, so make sure you check your availability and confirm that you will be attending so we know how many people to plan for.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/labyrinth-walk-at-alices-garden/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190630T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190630T160000
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SUMMARY:Bike Ride on Beerline Trail
DESCRIPTION:For this week’s FORGE Outdoors activity\, we will be going for a bike ride along the Beerline Trail and exploring some of Milwaukee’s most exciting urban parks! We will meet at Gordon Park and continue through the Riverwest/lakefront area. The ride is around 4 miles\, but more hilly than our first bike ride on the Oak Leaf Trail. It also includes more off-trail street biking! We will take frequent breaks at our scenic stops and enjoy refreshments at Fuel Cafe on the way back to Gordon Park.\nTime: 1-4 PM.\nLocation: We will meet at Gordon Park (2828 N Humboldt Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI 53212) at the splash pad! Gordon Park has a large parking lot if you are driving\, and is accessible by bus lines 22 and 14\, which stop at Humboldt & Locust. We will make several stops along the Beerline trail\, including Kadish Park\, the Swing Park\, and a secret climbing wall along the river! We will return along the Beerline Trail and stop at Fuel Cafe on Center St. (18 E Center St\, Milwaukee\, WI 53212) for refreshments. For those who parked at Gordon Park\, we will return there at the end of our trip.\nIf you have transportation questions\, please contact me at caleb@forge-forward.org. If you arrive on Sunday and have trouble finding our meeting spot\, please call or text me at 414-249-6746.\nWhat to bring: Yourself\, your bike\, a helmet(!)\, a water bottle\, sunscreen\, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing\, snacks (optional)\, and some pocket money for drinks at Fuel! I would recommend bringing $3-$5 if you would like to buy a refreshment when we stop. It’s very important to stay hydrated and comfortable\, so make sure that you can move freely in your clothing. If you are binding\, please be especially careful not to overheat\, and drink plenty of water! We will take as many breaks as needed.\nThis bike ride is shorter than our first bike ride on the Oak Leaf Trail\, but may be more physically strenuous because of hills. We can walk steep hills if necessary and turn our bike ride into a bike & hike adventure! Please be mindful of this when deciding whether this outing is for you\, and contact me with any questions. We will do our best to make this ride as comfortable for everyone as possible.\nPlease bring any personal medication\, such as inhalers or epi-pens\, even if you do not think you will need them on this outing. Your safety is extremely important!\nWhat’s next?: Mark your calendars! The next FORGE Outdoors outing will be on Sunday\, July 7th. This week we will be slowing down for some walking meditation and other mindfulness practices at the labyrinth in Alice’s Garden! Keep an eye out for future FORGE Outdoors activities this summer!
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/bike-ride-on-beerline-trail/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190623T010000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190623T160000
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SUMMARY:Beach Day at Atwater Beach
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday we will be spending the afternoon relaxing at Atwater Beach! Atwater is a small beach on Lake Michigan\, North of Bradford. Optional activities will include swimming (depending on weather and water quality)\, frisbee\, beach games\, and enjoying the Atwater Beach playground. Feel free to bring your favorite games\, activities\, or foods to share with the group!\nTime: 1:00-4:00 PM.\nLocation: Atwater Beach (N Lake Dr\, Shorewood\, WI 53211). I will arrive 15 mins early to meet with anyone who arrives before 1:00. We will gather on the beach below Atwater Park. There is a ramp and stairs for access to the beach. There are usually gendered restrooms and port-a-potties at the top of the ramp (but port-a-potties can be gender inclusive!) If you arrive and have difficulty finding the meeting location\, please contact me at 414-249-6746.\nTransportation: If you are taking the bus\, Atwater Beach is accessible from the Red Line\, which stops at Downer & Capitol #2374 (two blocks from the beach). Contact me for additional transportation questions/concerns at caleb@forge-forward.org.\nWhat to bring: Yourself\, a water bottle\, sunscreen\, weather-appropriate clothing (you may want to bring layers and a sun hat)\, a towel to sit on (and an extra if you plan to swim)\, bathing suit or swim clothes (optional)\, snacks (optional). I will bring a few snacks for us to share\, so feel free to bring food to share with everyone if you feel inclined! I also recognize that swimming and beach attire can sometimes be stressful for trans/non-binary folks\, so please choose to do and wear whatever feels the most comfortable and affirming for you.\nWeather: 71° and partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning. If it rains\, we will arrange an alternate indoors meeting location.\nWhat’s next?: Mark your calendars! The next FORGE Outdoors outing will be on Sunday\, June 30th. This week we will be biking along the Beerline Trail from 1:00-4:00 PM. Keep an eye out for details and for future events! This summer we will be hiking\, biking\, rock climbing\, and enjoying beach and picnic days around Milwaukee.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/beach-day-at-atwater-beach/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093514
CREATED:20190528T084914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T084914Z
UID:8217-1560679200-1560686400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Rock Climbing at Adventure Rock
DESCRIPTION:This week we will be taking our FORGE Outdoors skills indoors at Adventure Rock! Adventure Rock has climbing options for every level of interest/experience\, and we will learn some basic climbing skills from Adventure Rock staff. This is a great chance to climb for free and learn a new skill\, especially if this is your first time! Please see “additional info” at the end for a very important note\, and be sure to RSVP.\nTime: 10:00-12:00. Please note that this outing will be earlier than usual because of Adventure Rock availability\, but you are welcome to stay longer than 12:00. Please arrive at least ten minutes before 10:00 so that we can check in as a group.\nLocation: Adventure Rock (2220 N Commerce St\, Milwaukee\, WI 53212). There is free street parking along Commerce St. We will meet outside of the Adventure Rock main entrance at 9:50 so that we can check in as a group. If you arrive and have difficulty finding the meeting location\, call or text Caleb at 414-249-6746.\nTransportation: Adventure Rock is accessible from bus route 21\, which runs to the stop North & Commerce #1260\, directly across from the Adventure Rock entrance. If you have additional transportation questions/needs\, please contact me ahead of time at caleb@forge-forward.org.\nWhat to bring: Yourself\, comfortable clothing\, a water bottle\, snacks (optional)\, and climbing gear if you own it (you can borrow some if you don’t)! Make sure to wear clothing that you can move freely in. Consider bringing alternatives if you are binding in case you find your breathing too restricted. If you do not plan to borrow climbing shoes from Adventure Rock\, please wear comfortable athletic shoes.\nAdditional info: This is SUPER important! Everyone needs to complete a waiver before climbing at Adventure Rock. To save time\, please fill out the waiver online before June 16th. You can complete the waiver here: https://adventurerock.com/visitor-agreement/. If you are a minor (under 18)\, you will need a parent or guardian to sign your waiver. Please remember to have your waiver signed in advance so that everyone is able to climb!\nAll climbers under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.\nMake sure to RSVP to this event in advance so we can estimate how many people will be joining us!\nFor more info about what to expect your first time rock climbing and potential risks\, please see the Adventure Rock webpage: https://adventurerock.com/about/first-time/.\nWhat’s next?: Mark your calendars! The next FORGE Outdoors outing will be on Sunday\, June 23rd. This week we will be enjoying a relaxing day at Atwater Beach from 1:00-4:00 PM. Keep an eye out for details and for future events! This summer we will be hiking\, biking\, rock climbing\, and enjoying beach and picnic days around Milwaukee.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/rock-climbing-at-adventure-rock/
LOCATION:Adventure Rock\, 2220 N Commerce St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190607T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093514
CREATED:20190603T214948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T214948Z
UID:8222-1559919600-1560114000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:PrideFest 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join us at PrideFest 2019.  Stop buy our large booth in the Health and Wellness area for free button making\, temporary trans-themed tattoos\, a fun photo booth\, and participation in a trans/non-binary needs assessment survey.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/pridefest-2019/
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds
CATEGORIES:Social,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190602T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093514
CREATED:20190528T084628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T084628Z
UID:8215-1559480400-1559491200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Milwaukee River Hike
DESCRIPTION:For our second FORGE Outdoors outing\, we will be gathering at the Urban Ecology Center for a scenic hike along the Milwaukee River! We will stop at Culver’s for a refreshing ice cream break and end our hike back at the Urban Ecology Center. The entire hike is around 4.2 miles.\nStart location: The Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park (1500 E Park Pl\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). We will meet outside of the Urban Ecology Center main building. Caleb will arrive 15 mins early to meet with anyone who gets there early\, and we will wait 15 mins for the whole group to arrive before leaving. If you arrive and have difficulty finding the meeting location\, please text or call Caleb at 414-249-6746.\nTransportation: If you are driving to the Urban Ecology Center\, there is a free parking lot located across from the UEC main building on E. Park Pl. If you are traveling by bus\, the green line stops on the corner of Oakland & Park\, which is the closest stop to the Urban Ecology Center. If you have additional transportation questions/needs\, please contact Caleb ahead of time at caleb@forge-forward.org.\nEnd location: After stopping at Culver’s halfway through our hike for ice cream\, we will return to the Urban Ecology Center at the end of our hike. (Note: there are no gender inclusive restrooms at Culver’s or at the Urban Ecology Center.) If you are being picked up\, please tell your ride that we will return to the UEC. We hope that you will join us for the entire hike\, but if you prefer to leave earlier\, feel free to leave from Culver’s (the halfway point).\nWhen we stop for ice cream\, we will talk as a group about options for our hike back to the UEC. We can either hike back on West side of the river (a more adventurous hike)\, or on the same trail we took to Culver’s on the East side for a shorter hike.\nWhat to bring: Yourself\, a water bottle\, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothes\, shoes with traction that you are okay with getting muddy\, sunscreen\, snacks (optional)\, and some pocket money for ice cream at Culver’s! It’s very important to stay hydrated and comfortable\, so make sure that you can move freely in your clothing. If you are binding\, please be especially careful not to overheat\, and drink plenty of water! We will hike at a pace that is comfortable for everyone and take as many breaks as needed.\nWeather: 57° and partly cloudy. If it rains\, we can hang out in the Urban Ecology Center building (they have couches\, musical instruments\, and games). People may not feel the need to stay for three hours\, so feel free to come and go at your convenience.\nAdditional info: We love having youth attend our events! Please be aware that we ask everyone to sign a waiver before participating\, and youth under 18 will need a parent’s signature on their waiver to participate.\nWhat’s next?: Next Sunday\, June 9th\, we will NOT be meeting for a FORGE Outdoors outing! Next week is PrideFest weekend\, and FORGE staff will be working the FORGE booth at Pride. The next outdoors event will take place on Sunday\, June 16th! We will be rock climbing at Adventure Rock from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Keep an eye out for details and future events this summer!
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/milwaukee-river-hike/
LOCATION:Urban Ecology Center\, 1500 E Park Pl\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190526T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093514
CREATED:20190522T094240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T094240Z
UID:8206-1558875600-1558886400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Bike ride on Oak Leaf Trail
DESCRIPTION:We’re very excited to announce the first outing of FORGE Outdoors. FORGE Outdoors offers free\, inclusive summer activities for transgender/non-binary individuals and their friends\, family and loved ones in in the Milwaukee area. The activities are geared towards people interested in being active outside! This summer we will be hiking\, biking\, rock climbing\, and more! This program is open to a wide range of ages\, experience levels\, and abilities.\nFORGE Outdoor leadership:  Caleb (he/him/his) will be leading FORGE Outdoors outings during the summer. He looks forward to meeting all of you for our first outing: a bike ride along the Oak Leaf bike trail. \nOuting details:\nActivity: This Sunday\, we will gather for a leisurely bike ride along the Oak Leaf bike trail from Estabrook Park to Lakefront Colectivo and back (7.4 miles round trip). We will ride at a pace that is comfortable for everyone and enjoy the fresh air and nature around us! We will take a break at the Lakefront Colectivo for refreshments.\nStart location: Estabrook Park (4400 N. Estabrook Dr.\, Shorewood\, WI 53211). I will arrive half an hour before we leave to meet with anyone who arrives early! We will meet by the entrance to the Oak Leaf bike trail (there is a sign on Estabrook Parkway). This is near the Estabrook dog park. We will leave a short buffer time (15 mins) to wait for the group to arrive before leaving. If you arrive and have difficulty finding the meeting location\, call or text me at 414-249-6746.\nTransportation: If you are traveling by bus\, Estabrook Park is accessible from the Blue line at stops on Wilson & Courtland or Wilson & Glendale. If you need additional assistance with transportation\, please contact me ahead of time at caleb@forge-forward.org.\nEnd location: We will return to Estabrook Park to finish our ride. If you are being picked up\, please let your ride know that this will be our final destination. If you need to leave early or prefer a shorter ride\, feel free to leave from the Lakefront Colectivo (1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI 53202). We will be stopping here for a break to relax and get to know each other!\nWhat to bring: Yourself\, your bike\, bike helmet\, a water bottle\, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothes\, snacks (optional)\, and some pocket money for drinks at Colectivo! I would recommend bringing $3-$5 if you would like to buy a refreshment when we stop. It’s very important to stay hydrated and comfortable\, so make sure that you can move freely in your clothing. If you are binding\, please be especially careful not to overheat\, and drink plenty of water! We will take as many breaks as needed. It should not be too sunny\, but bring sunscreen just in case!\nWeather: Mostly cloudy\, 59°: bring a jacket/windbreaker and warm layers if you get cold easily!\nAdditional info: If you need to rent a bike\, the nearest Bublr bike stations are located at 1200 E. Capitol Drive and 4485 N Oakland Ave. Bublr bikes cost $4 for the first 30 mins and $4 for every additional 30 mins\, so would likely cost around $24 if you plan to rent one for the entire three hour outing. \nWhat’s next?:\nMark your calendars! The next FORGE Outdoors outing will be on Sunday\, June 2nd. This week we will be enjoying a hike along the Milwaukee River from 1:00-4:00 PM. Keep an eye out for details and for future events! This summer we will be hiking\, biking\, rock climbing\, and enjoying beach and picnic days around Milwaukee.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/bike-ride-oak-leaf-trail-estabrook/
LOCATION:Estabrook Park\, 4400 N. Estabrook Dr.\, Shorewood\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Support
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190330T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093514
CREATED:20190330T204234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190330T204234Z
UID:8183-1553965200-1553972400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Poetry and Performance Slam - #TDOV
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate #TDOV (Transgender Day of Visibility) with FORGE\, Bricks\, and Zao MKE Church.\nDo you write poetry? Create visual art? Play music? Are you looking for a space to share your work? Maybe you’ve never shared your art before. . . We welcome trans-specific content\, as well as any other topics that move you\, issues you are passionate about\, and expressions that share more about who you are.\nJoin FORGE for a Poetry and Performance Slam at our monthly meeting on March 30\, 2019. Come share your story\, your words\, your music\, and your art!\nWe will hold a welcoming space for all of us to mingle with kindred spirits and build community by sharing pieces of ourselves through whatever art form we choose. No need to read or perform – there is ample room for attentive listeners to cheer on those who wish to share.\nWe’ll provide the space and hot food – you bring yourself and your amazing artwork!\nIf you know in advance that you would like to share your work\, please consider RSVP’ing in advance by emailing shelley@forge-forward.org or calling 414-559-2123 x4. Please tell us what kind of art you plan to share and if you anticipate any special setup.\nEveryone is welcome to attend even if you aren’t able to RSVP!\n———————————\nOur new location is one result of an emerging partnership with IndependenceFirst.\nPlenty of free parking is available\, and the new site is on the Green and 15 bus lines.\nFor the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities\, IndependenceFirst requests that people refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps\, deodorants\, perfumes\, and heavily scented fabric softeners. It is also important that the space remain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building\, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/poetry-and-performance-slam-tdov/
LOCATION:IndependenceFirst\, 540 S 1st Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author,Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181207T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093514
CREATED:20181208T002802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181208T002802Z
UID:8139-1544212800-1544223600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke For the Cause - BOUNCE!
DESCRIPTION:The first Friday of every month\, Bounce Milwaukee\, Milwaukee’s premiere place for bounce castles\, laser tag\, indoor rock climbing\, and arcade fun\, hosts karaoke to benefit a different local\, progressive charity. For December they’ve chosen FORGE!\nThere’s no cover to enter\, and kids (and those under 21) are welcome from 8-9. After 9pm\, things switch into 21+ mode. At least $1 from every drink (including mocktails!) sold at the bar from 8pm until the music stops will benefit the FORGE! FORGE staff will be on hand to let you know how you can assist or volunteer to support their work.\nFORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization\, founded in 1994. Since 2009\, we have been federally funded to provide direct services to transgender\, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault. Since 2011\, FORGE has served as the only transgender-focused organization federally funded to provide training and technical assistance to providers around the country who work with transgender survivors of sexual assault\, domestic and dating violence\, and stalking. Our role as a technical assistance provider has allowed us to directly see key continued and emerging challenges many agencies are experiencing in serving sexual assault survivors of all genders.\nPlease\, no Hotel California. We know it seems like a good idea\, but it’s really long.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/karaoke-for-the-cause-bounce/
LOCATION:Bounce\, 2801 S 5th Ct\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180120T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T093514
CREATED:20180118T003805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T003805Z
UID:8007-1516442400-1516460400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Women's March
DESCRIPTION:10-11:00am Rally at Milwaukee County Courthouse (901 N 9th Street)\n11-12:00pm March to Wisconsin Center (400 W Wisconsin Ave)\n12-3:00pm Afternoon of action\, fundraising\, food\, fellowship (400 W Wisconsin Ave)\nThe Women’s March is not just for women! The event is HIGHLY trans-inclusive and intersectional\, with a focus on making the event accessible to all people who want to participate\, including: \n\ntrans people (trans issues and gender neutral bathrooms throughout);\npeople with disabilities (live streaming for those who can’t be in the cold or stand for the rally\, rides from rally site to Wisconsin Center);\n\nFORGE will have a table\, so please stop by and say hello.\nThe March is also looking for individuals to serve as anti-harassment liaisons\, especially to prevent harassment against trans people and people of color. Connect with the march if you are interested in volunteering.\nStay up to date by connecting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/183431972243489/\nWear Red!
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/mke-womens-march2018/
CATEGORIES:Social,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170611T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170611T234500
DTSTAMP:20260503T093514
CREATED:20170603T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170603T062703Z
UID:7817-1497178800-1497224700@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Rally for Unity and Pride
DESCRIPTION:In solidarity with “The Equality March for Unity and Pride” in Washington D.C. and sister marches and rallies around the country\, we will be hosting a rally on Sunday\, June 11\, 2017. We encourage our diverse community to join us in peacefully opposing violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.\nWe invite you to join us at the US Federal Court House to give voice to our concerns\, and to support\, uplift\, and bring attention to those in our communities who are targeted due to immigration status\, ethnicity\, sexuality\, gender\, skin color\, religion\, and disability.\nNow more than ever we must let our voices be heard as we stand up for inalienable human rights and stand proudly together! \nSponsors:\n\nACLU of Wisconsin \nDiverse & Resilient\nFair Wisconsin\nFORGE\nGSAFE\nJewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation\nMarquette University LGBTQ+ Resource Center\nThe Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\nMilwaukee Metropolitan Community Church\nMilwaukee Pride\nPlanned Parenthood of Wisconsin\n\nLet us know you’ll be there!  https://www.facebook.com/events/132239530680926/
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/mke-rally-for-unity-pride/
LOCATION:U.S. Federal Court House\, 517 E Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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