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FORGE Outdoors labyrinth walk

Labyrinth Walk at Alice’s Garden

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. Time: 1:00-4:00 PM Location: 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. What to bring: This week’s […]

FORGE Outdoors rock climbing

Rock Climbing at Adventure Rock

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. Time: 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. Location: 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 […]

UU Bradford Church 2019

Putting Our Faith Into Action: Building deeper understanding and connection with our trans+ siblings

Bradford Community Church UU 5810 8th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

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! After 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. There 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. This 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 […]

Ryan Sallans – Book Reading!

FORGE / MKE LGBT CC 1110 N Market Street, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Please join us in welcoming Ryan Sallans back to Milwaukee. Ryan is an outstanding speaker, author and advocate with a new book to share! Ryan will be reading from his brand new book, "Transforming Manhood: A trans man’s quest to build bridges and knock down walls." Come meet Ryan, listen, and leave with positive vibes (and a new book)! Learn more about Ryan at his website: https://www.ryansallans.com/ Location: Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 1110 North Market Street, Second Floor, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

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The Supreme Court: What Every Trans & Non-Binary Employee Should Know

FORGE / MKE LGBT CC 1110 N Market Street, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for our first meeting of the fall season! We’re hanging up our hiking shoes and surfboards for now and returning to regular meetings during these chilly months. Please join FORGE staff for our meeting on Sunday, November 3, 2019, from 1:00 – 3:00pm at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 1110 North Market St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. FORGE staff member, Shelley Gregory, will discuss recent news about the workplace rights of trans & non-binary employees. Shelley, a former employment discrimination attorney, will break down the three Supreme Court cases in easily understandable terms and will explain how laws currently protect trans and non-binary workers. Shelley will also talk about how the Supreme Court cases may (or may not) affect trans & non-binary workers, as well as the implications of the Equality Act (a landmark non-discrimination law pending in Congress) on trans people’s lives. The presentation will include time for questions. If you’ve been wondering […]

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Transgender Day of Remembrance – MKE 2019

FORGE / MKE LGBT CC 1110 N Market Street, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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. We will be live streaming (and recording) the event. Food and connection will round out the evening. Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm Location: Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, 1110 N. Market St., Milwaukee, WI Speakers: Elle Halo Elle 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 […]

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Sledding at the Urban Ecology Center

Urban Ecology Center 1500 E Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Activity: We’re so excited to share these upcoming FORGE Outdoors events for the winter! FORGE Outdoors offers free, inclusive outdoor activities for transgender/non-binary individuals and their friends, family and loved ones in in the Milwaukee area. First, we’ll meet at the Urban Ecology Center (Riverside Park) for a fun day of sledding, and enjoy hot drinks in the UEC lounge. Waiver: Please make sure to complete a new winter activities waiver before attending! You can fill out the waiver online here: https://forms.gle/nTcfzP6FbWXWVAhM6 Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM Location: The Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park (1500 E Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53211). We will meet inside 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 […]

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Ice Skating at Red Arrow Park

Red Arrow Park 920 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Activity: We’re so excited to share these upcoming FORGE Outdoors events for the winter! FORGE Outdoors offers free, inclusive outdoor activities for transgender/non-binary individuals and their friends, family and loved ones in in the Milwaukee area. This week, we will be meeting at Red Arrow Park to gather for group ice skating! This is the perfect opportunity to get out on the ice, whether you love to skate every winter or have never tried it before!   Waiver: Please make sure to complete a new winter activities waiver before attending! You can fill out the waiver online here: https://forms.gle/nTcfzP6FbWXWVAhM6   Time: 12:00-3:00 PM.   Location: We will meet at Red Arrow Park (920 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202) outside under the arrow! Please plan to meet the group at 12:00, but feel free to join us on the ice if you arrive later. If you arrive and have difficulty finding the meeting location, please […]

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Winter Hiking at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Activity: FORGE Outdoors offers free, inclusive outdoor activities for transgender/non-binary individuals and their friends, family and loved ones in in the Milwaukee area. Join us this week for a beautiful winter hike on the trails at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center! The nature center is only a few miles from downtown Milwaukee and has scenic views of Lake Michigan, an abundance of wildlife, and wheelchair accessible hiking trails. This will be our last FORGE Outdoors event of the winter season, so we hope we’ll see you there! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the nature around us and get moving during the winter months.   Waiver: Please make sure to complete a new winter activities waiver before attending! You can fill out the waiver online here: https://forms.gle/nTcfzP6FbWXWVAhM6   Time: 12:00-3:00   Location: We will be meeting at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217). We will gather as a […]

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Skating at Pettit Ice Center

Pettit Ice Center 500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Activity: FORGE Outdoors offers free, inclusive outdoor activities for transgender/non-binary individuals and their friends, family and loved ones in in the Milwaukee area. All are welcome, including families with children! Join us for a fun and FREE afternoon of ice skating! This time, we’ll be indoors at the world-class Pettit National Ice Center. Come enjoy indoor ice skating and a hot drink, compliments of FORGE! Waiver: To join our activities, please complete a winter activities waiver form before attending! You can fill out the waiver online here: https://forms.gle/nTcfzP6FbWXWVAhM6   Time: 1:00-4:00pm   Location: Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214. Our group will meet inside the building near the skate rentals. Shelley and Hal will arrive 15 minutes early. We’ll wait near the skate rentals until about 1:15pm and then move near the rink. If you arrive later or if you have trouble finding us, please call Shelley at (414) 902-3576. […]

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