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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:20260710T063607
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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:20260710T063607
CREATED:20190528T084628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T084628Z
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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:20260710T063607
CREATED:20190522T094240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T094240Z
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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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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:20260710T063607
CREATED:20181208T002802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181208T002802Z
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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:20260710T063607
CREATED:20180118T003805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T003805Z
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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:20260710T063607
CREATED:20170603T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170603T062703Z
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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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