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SUMMARY:Skating at Pettit Ice Center
DESCRIPTION:Activity:\nFORGE 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!\nJoin 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! \nWaiver:\nTo join our activities\, please complete a winter activities waiver form before attending! You can fill out the waiver online here: https://forms.gle/nTcfzP6FbWXWVAhM6\n  \nTime:\n1:00-4:00pm\n  \nLocation:\nPettit 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. FORGE will cover the cost of skating. Afterwards\, we’ll enjoy hot drinks\, also compliments of FORGE! Please feel free to arrive or leave whenever you’d like between 1pm – 4pm.\n  \nTransportation:\nIf you are driving to the Pettit National Ice Center\, there is a free parking lot located directly in front of the main entrance to the building\, which you will enter from South 84th Street. If you are coming by bus\, Routes 67 and 76 have stops near the Pettit. If you would like to attend and have transportation needs\, please contact Shelley BY FRIDAY\, JANUARY 23 by phone at (414) 559-2123 x4 or email at shelley@forge-forward.org. \nWhat to bring:\nYourself\, warm clothing\, hat and gloves\, skates (if you have them)\, warm footwear (if you won’t be skating)\, and anything else you might need\, like water\, snacks\, or medications/inhalers/epi-pens.\nSee you at the Pettit!\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/skating-pettit/
LOCATION:Pettit Ice Center\, 500 S 84th St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200111T120000
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SUMMARY:Winter Hiking at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Activity:\nFORGE 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.\n  \nWaiver:\nPlease make sure to complete a new winter activities waiver before attending! You can fill out the waiver online here: https://forms.gle/nTcfzP6FbWXWVAhM6\n  \nTime:\n12:00-3:00\n  \nLocation:\nWe will be meeting at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center (1111 E. Brown Deer Road\, Milwaukee\, WI 53217). We will gather as a group inside the nature center. Caleb will arrive 15 mins early to meet with anyone who arrives before 12:00. Please plan to meet with us at 12:00 so that we can begin our hike as a group\, but feel free to leave earlier than 3:00 if you need to. If you arrive and have a hard time finding the meeting location\, please text or call Caleb at 414-249-6746. (Call to check about restrooms)\n  \nTransportation:\nIf you are driving\, the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center has an attached parking lot. The bus line that runs the nearest to Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is the 63\, which stops at Port Washington & 8700. If you have additional transportation questions or needs\, please contact Caleb ahead of time at caleb@forge-forward.org. \nWhat to bring:\nYourself\, warm & weather-appropriate clothing (with layers: gloves and hats recommended!)\, a water bottle\, and snacks (optional). Please wear shoes or hiking boots that can get muddy and wet. Depending on the weather\, we may borrow snowshoes for hiking!\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!\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/winter-hiking-at-schlitz-audubon-nature-center/
LOCATION:Schlitz Audubon Nature Center\, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating at Red Arrow Park
DESCRIPTION:Activity:\nWe’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!\n  \nWaiver:\nPlease make sure to complete a new winter activities waiver before attending! You can fill out the waiver online here: https://forms.gle/nTcfzP6FbWXWVAhM6\n  \nTime:\n12:00-3:00 PM.\n  \nLocation:\nWe 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 text or call Caleb at 414-249-6746. (Note: the Starbucks at Red Arrow Park does not have gender inclusive restrooms).\n  \nTransportation:\nRed Arrow Park is accessible by the Green line\, the 15\, 57\, 143 (with stops at Water & State and Water & Kilbourn) and 49 (stops on Kilbourn & Water). If you have additional transportation questions or needs\, please contact Caleb ahead of time at caleb@forge-forward.org.\n  \nWhat to bring:\nYourself\, warm & weather-appropriate clothing (with layers: gloves and hats recommended!)\, and ice skates if you have them! FORGE will be able to cover the cost of rental ice skates for anyone who does not have their own. We recommend bringing $5 for a hot drink at Starbucks if you would like!\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!\n  \nWhat’s next?:\nMark your calendars! The next FORGE Outdoors outing will be on Saturday\, January 11th. This week we will be going for a gorgeous winter hike at the Schlitz Audubon Nature center! Keep an eye out for upcoming FORGE Outdoors events this winter on our forge.wi Facebook page and on our website: forge-wi.org.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ice-skating-at-red-arrow-park/
LOCATION:Red Arrow Park\, 920 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Sledding at the Urban Ecology Center
DESCRIPTION:Activity:\nWe’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. \nWaiver:\nPlease make sure to complete a new winter activities waiver before attending! You can fill out the waiver online here: https://forms.gle/nTcfzP6FbWXWVAhM6 \nTime:\n12:00 – 3:00 PM \nLocation:\nThe 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 at 414-249-6746. Although we ask that you arrive on time so that we can start our activity as a group\, please feel free to leave the event as you need to. After sledding\, we will enjoy hot drinks inside the UEC building! (Note: there are gender inclusive restrooms on the second floor of the UEC building.) \nTransportation:\nIf 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. \nWhat to bring:\nYourself\, warm & weather-appropriate clothing (with layers: gloves and hats recommended!)\, a water bottle\, and snacks (optional). If you own a sled that you would like to bring\, you are welcome to do so! We will provide a limited number of sleds for the group\, so we may need to take turns as group size demands.\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?:\nMark your calendars! The next FORGE Outdoors outing will be on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2020. This week we will be ice skating at Red Arrow Park! Keep an eye out for upcoming FORGE Outdoors events this winter on our FORGE In Wisconsin Facebook page and on our website: forge-wi.org.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/sledding-at-the-urban-ecology-center/
LOCATION:Urban Ecology Center\, 1500 E Park Pl\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES: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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SUMMARY:The Supreme Court: What Every Trans & Non-Binary Employee Should Know
DESCRIPTION: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.\nFORGE staff member\, Shelley Gregory\, will discuss recent news about the workplace rights of trans & non-binary employees.\nShelley\, 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.\nShelley 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.\nIf you’ve been wondering about the Supreme Court cases or the Equality Act\, or how these developments might affect you or loved ones\, please join us with your questions!\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/supreme-court-what-every-trans-employee-should-know/
LOCATION:FORGE / MKE LGBT CC\, 1110 N Market Street\, 2nd Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191022T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191022T170000
DTSTAMP:20191027T215003Z
CREATED:20191027T215003Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan Sallans - Book Reading!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in welcoming Ryan Sallans back to Milwaukee. Ryan is an outstanding speaker\, author and advocate with a new book to share!\n\nRyan will be reading from his brand new book\, “Transforming Manhood: A trans man’s quest to build bridges and knock down walls.”\n\n[We’ll be handing out free copies!]\n\nCome meet Ryan\, listen\, and leave with positive vibes (and a new book)!\n\nLearn more about Ryan at his website: https://www.ryansallans.com/\n\nLocation: Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 1110 North Market Street\, Second Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/ryan-sallans-book-reading/
LOCATION:FORGE / MKE LGBT CC\, 1110 N Market Street\, 2nd Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author,Support,Wisconsin,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191013T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191013T124500
DTSTAMP:20191011T073345Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190714T150000
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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/
LOCATION:WI
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/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190630T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190630T160000
DTSTAMP:20190620T010415Z
CREATED:20190620T010415Z
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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/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190623T010000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190623T160000
DTSTAMP:20190615T010014Z
CREATED:20190615T010014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T010014Z
UID:8276-1561251600-1561305600@forge-wi.org
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/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Social,Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190616T120000
DTSTAMP:20190528T084914Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190607T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190609T210000
DTSTAMP:20190603T214948Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190602T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190602T160000
DTSTAMP:20190528T084628Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190424T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190424T200000
DTSTAMP:20190416T023120Z
CREATED:20190416T023120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T023120Z
UID:8188-1556128800-1556136000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Denim Day Is Trans Too photoshoot
DESCRIPTION:#DenimDayIsTransToo\nApril 24\, 2019 is Denim Day — a day where we can wear jeans with a purpose: to remember that sexual violence is never a survivor’s fault\,\nto show support for each other\, and to to celebrate the our wholeness and beauty (while decked out in jeans!).\nJoin FORGE and photographer Addie Lipson (Bricks leader) to mark #DenimDay. We’ll meet up at Independence First (540 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin 53204) for a photoshoot to capture our #RadicalResilience\, remember that #TransIsBeautiful\, and honor each other in all we’ve survived through and thrived through.\n#FORGE will provide food\, music\, and a welcoming setting to gather and connect with others. You can choose to participate in the photoshoot — which will give you an amazing photo by the super talented Addie Lipson!\nBring yourself.\nInvite a friend.\nWear some rad denim.\nFeel your beauty.\n#SAAM #DeminDay #TransToo #DenimDayIsTransToo #RacidalCare #RadicalResilience
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/04-2019-denimday/
LOCATION:IndependenceFirst\, 540 S 1st Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190420T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190420T153000
DTSTAMP:20190315T015528Z
CREATED:20190315T015528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T015528Z
UID:8178-1555768800-1555774200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:April [Monthly Community Meeting] - No Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:Due to the holidays (Passover and Easter)\, and many people being on school spring break\, there will be no April 20\, 2019 FORGE meeting.\nPlease join us on Saturday\, May 18\, 2019 @ 2:00pm for our next in-person meeting at Independence First (540 S 1st Street\, Milwaukee\, WI).  We will be sharing how you can get into PrideFest for fee by volunteering with FORGE.  Every year\, FORGE has been a co-sponsor of the Health and Wellness Area of PrideFest – making sure that trans orgs and trans communities are a vital and vibrant part of the weekend!\nSee you in May!
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/04-2019-mo-nomeeting/
LOCATION:IndependenceFirst\, 540 S 1st Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190330T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190330T190000
DTSTAMP:20190330T204234Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190316T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190316T153000
DTSTAMP:20190315T015754Z
CREATED:20190315T015754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T015754Z
UID:8179-1552744800-1552750200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:March [Monthly Community Meeting] - #RadicalResilience: Art\, Coloring\, Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee’s trans+/non-binary community is kicking off our annual national coloring page design contest this weekend at our monthly meeting on Saturday\, March 16\, 2019.  Every year\, FORGE sponsors this fun and engaging design contest for April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAM).\nThis year our theme is Radical Resilience. \nWe encourage artists (of all skill and experience levels!) to join us this Saturday to get a head start on their designs. Not feeling creative to make new art?  Then come color some of the designs from previous years (plus others) and eat some pizza\, too!\nFirst\, second\, and third place winners get t-shirts with the winning design\, and first and second place winners get $75 and $25 gift cards\, respectively. The winning design may also appear on the t-shirts worn by FORGE’s PrideFest volunteers.  Winners will be selected on April 1\, 2019.\nWant to know more about the contest?  The guidelines are here.\nLet us know you’re attending on the Facebook Event page!\n \n\nRemember Where to Go\nRemember that FORGE is now meeting at IndependenceFirst\, 540 S. 1st Street.\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.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/03-2019-mo-radicalresilience/
LOCATION:IndependenceFirst\, 540 S 1st Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190216T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190216T153000
DTSTAMP:20190217T000453Z
CREATED:20190217T000453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190217T000453Z
UID:8162-1550325600-1550331000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:February [Monthly Community Meeting] - Free CeCe! (Film)
DESCRIPTION:Much of what we celebrate during Black History Month is achievements. Given the U.S.’s long and difficult history around race\, it makes sense that many of these achievements are overcoming tremendous adversities and mounting collective resistance and resilience efforts. Both of those themes are front and center in Free CeCe!\, a film we will view together Saturday\, February 16\, 2019 (2:00pm)\, at Independence First.\nFree CeCe! features interviews between noted trans actor Laverne Cox and CeCe McDonald. In 2012\, McDonald – a bi Black trans woman – and her friends were physically assaulted\, including racist and transphobic threats and taunts. McDonald defended herself\, resulting her attacker’s death. CeCe was jailed in men’s prisons\, and community members – including Laverne Cox and dozens of advocates around the country – worked to get her hormones and eventually arrange for her early release.\nIs it a coincidence this all took place in Minneapolis\, where the first two openly trans City Council Members were elected in 2017? Come and we’ll talk about it!\nBut Do It In a New Space!\nRemember that FORGE is now meeting at Independence First. Please note that because so many of Independence First clients (like FORGE participants) have chemical sensitivities\, this will be a scent-free meeting. Please avoid using products that are scented.\nPlenty of free parking is available\, and the new site is on the Green and 15 bus lines. Join us!\n  \n\nNew Meeting Location!\nThe January 2019 FORGE meeting will not be held in our usual place. Instead\, we will be meeting at: \nIndependence First \n540 S 1st Street \nMilwaukee\, WI \nOur new location is one result of an emerging partnership with IndependenceFirst.\nPlenty of free parking is available\, and we hope the new site will be more accessible to those who bus in.\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.\n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/02-2019-mo/
LOCATION:IndependenceFirst\, 540 S 1st Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190119T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190119T153000
DTSTAMP:20190102T005410Z
CREATED:20190102T005410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T005410Z
UID:8148-1547906400-1547911800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:January [Monthly Community Meeting] - Tooling Up for 2019: Mindfulness\, Meditation\, Music\, and More!
DESCRIPTION: \n\n2018 was a rocky road\, and at least politically\, and many of us are concerned about what might happen as we move into 2019.  So let’s tool up! FORGE is devoting its first meeting of 2019 to sharing practical skills for getting through the day – even the hard days. We’ll help participants experience and learn to repeat calming coping skills using music\, art\, meditation\, movement\, and other modalities.  All of us can use more ways to restore a sense of calmness amidst the chaos and challenges of our lives. Come join us for a participatory and revelatory experience!\n  \nNew Meeting Location!\nThe January 2019 FORGE meeting will not be held in our usual place. Instead\, we will be meeting at: \nIndependence First \n540 S 1st Street \nMilwaukee\, WI \nOur new location is one result of an emerging partnership with IndependenceFirst.\nPlenty of free parking is available\, and we hope the new site will be more accessible to those who bus in.\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.\nJoin us for a relaxing first event of 2019!\n \n 
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/01-2019-mo/
LOCATION:IndependenceFirst\, 540 S 1st Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T153000
DTSTAMP:20180116T225716Z
CREATED:20180116T225716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T225716Z
UID:7983-1544968800-1544974200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Parents of trans kids support group
DESCRIPTION:MKE Parents of Trans Kids is a group of parents and caregivers supporting each other on our individual journeys of love\, acceptance\, and advocacy for our school-aged gender non-binary\, transgender and non-conforming children.\nWe meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Supportive\, gently facilitated meetings offer parents and adult family members the opportunity to share their successes\, concerns\, and stories of challenges and resilience. This space also provides a forum to learn from others\, ask questions\, seek feedback\, or just listen.\nChildcare can be provided upon request. Please contact us 10 days prior to the meeting so we can arrange for a sitter.\nFor additional information\, email us at parents@forge-forward.org.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/parents-12-2018/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181215T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181215T160000
DTSTAMP:20180116T231123Z
CREATED:20180116T231123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T231123Z
UID:7993-1544882400-1544889600@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:December [Monthly Community Meeting] - Happy/Helpful/Healing Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Please join FORGE at our last meeting of the year for a community gathering to connect\, network\, socialize\, and just be you. Transgender and non-binary individuals\, friends and family\, and supportive community members are welcome to join in creating a reflective and restorative space for our community to close out 2018 – a year of notable challenges and remarkable highs (like recent court decisions in Wisconsin making trans-specific healthcare accessible to state employees and BadgerCare enrollees!).\nWe’ll also reserve time to hear from you. What would you like to see from FORGE in 2019 for support\, connection\, community events\, or in response to social/political developments? What ideas do you have to help FORGE reach more people to strengthen our rich and diverse communities?\nWe’ll bring games and music – you bring yourself\, your family\, your friends\, and\, if you’re able\, a treat to share!
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/12-2018-mo/
LOCATION:FORGE / MKE LGBT CC\, 1110 N Market Street\, 2nd Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181207T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181207T230000
DTSTAMP:20181208T002802Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181118T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181118T203000
DTSTAMP:20181104T103820Z
CREATED:20181104T103820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181104T103820Z
UID:8128-1542567600-1542573000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance 2018
DESCRIPTION:Please join FORGE and our community partners in an evening of remembering\, honoring\, connecting & healing with special guest speaker Monica Roberts.\nMonica Roberts\, AKA the TransGriot (Gree-oh)\, is a native Houstonian\, GLAAD award winning blogger\, writer\, and award winning trans human rights advocate. She’s the founding editor of TransGriot\, and her writing has appeared at the Bilerico Project\, Ebony.com\, The Hungton Post and the Advocate. She works to foster understanding and acceptance of trans people inside and outside communities of color. Among her many honors are the Virginia Prince Transgender Pioneer Award\, and the Robert Coles Call of Service Award.\n \nSun\, November 18\, 2018 • 7:00 PM\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Milwaukee | Bolton Hall | Room 150\n3210 N Maryland Ave | Milwaukee\, WI 53211\n \nRSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/185368462348096/\n \nCommunity Partners\n• ACLU – Wisconsin\n• Alverno College\n• City of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission\n• Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division – Community Access to Recovery Services\n• Diverse and Resilient / SHEBA\n• Gemini Gender Group\n• Center for Behavioral Medicine\n• Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\n• Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church\n• Milwaukee Pride\n• Pathfinders\n• Unitarian Universalist Church West\n• UWM-Milwaukee LGBT Resource Center\n• Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault\n• Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce\n• Zao Milwaukee Church
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2018/
LOCATION:UWM-Bolton Hall\, 3210 N Maryland Ave\, Bolton Hall Room 150\, Milwuakee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parents,Professionals,Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181118T153000
DTSTAMP:20180116T225647Z
CREATED:20180116T225647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T225647Z
UID:7984-1542549600-1542555000@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Parents of trans kids support group
DESCRIPTION:MKE Parents of Trans Kids is a group of parents and caregivers supporting each other on our individual journeys of love\, acceptance\, and advocacy for our school-aged gender non-binary\, transgender and non-conforming children.\nWe meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Supportive\, gently facilitated meetings offer parents and adult family members the opportunity to share their successes\, concerns\, and stories of challenges and resilience. This space also provides a forum to learn from others\, ask questions\, seek feedback\, or just listen.\nChildcare can be provided upon request. Please contact us 10 days prior to the meeting so we can arrange for a sitter.\nFor additional information\, email us at parents@forge-forward.org.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/parents-11-2018/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181117T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181117T160000
DTSTAMP:20180116T231043Z
CREATED:20180116T231043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T231043Z
UID:7994-1542463200-1542470400@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:November [Monthly Community Meeting]
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!  More information posted soon!\nPartnering with Milwaukee Pride\, November 17\, 2018’s event will be a Stonewall Stage Talk\, featuring conversations with Monica Roberts.\nMonica Ris an African-American blogger\, writer\, and transgender rights advocate. She is the founding editor of TransGriot\, a blog focusing on issues pertaining to transgender women of color.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/11-2018-mo/
LOCATION:FORGE / MKE LGBT CC\, 1110 N Market Street\, 2nd Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181021T153000
DTSTAMP:20180116T225617Z
CREATED:20180116T225617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T225617Z
UID:7985-1540130400-1540135800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Parents of trans kids support group
DESCRIPTION:MKE Parents of Trans Kids is a group of parents and caregivers supporting each other on our individual journeys of love\, acceptance\, and advocacy for our school-aged gender non-binary\, transgender and non-conforming children.\nWe meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Supportive\, gently facilitated meetings offer parents and adult family members the opportunity to share their successes\, concerns\, and stories of challenges and resilience. This space also provides a forum to learn from others\, ask questions\, seek feedback\, or just listen.\nChildcare can be provided upon request. Please contact us 10 days prior to the meeting so we can arrange for a sitter.\nFor additional information\, email us at parents@forge-forward.org.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/parents-10-2018/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181020T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181020T160000
DTSTAMP:20180116T231009Z
CREATED:20180116T231009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T231009Z
UID:7995-1540044000-1540051200@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:October [Monthly Community Meeting] -- Inclusion Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Froedtert’s LGBTQ Inclusion Clinic Comes to FORGE\nYou’ve been asking for it\, and now it’s here! The Inclusion Health Clinic – an LGBTQ-specific health center through Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin – is now open. Three providers from the Inclusion Health Clinic will be the speakers at the FORGE monthly meeting on October 20\, 2018\, sharing the unique opportunities the Inclusion Health Clinic offers the LGBTQ community by providing LGBTQ-affirming and -knowledgeable health care. In addition to providing comprehensive primary and preventive care for the LGBTQ community\, the Inclusion Health Clinic offers OB/GYN care\, HIV services and prevention\, psychiatric care\, and transgender-specific services\, including hormone therapy. Attend and learn more about the Clinic\, as well as have ample opportunity to ask questions.\nOur guests will be:\n\nAndrew Petroll\, MS\, MD – Medical Director of the Inclusion Health Clinic. Dr. Petroll is an Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease specialist offering HIV care\, HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)\, treatment of sexually transmitted infections\, and gender-affirming hormone therapy.\n \n\nJessica Francis\, MD – Dr. Francis is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who provides both gender-affirming hormone therapy\, general obstetric and gynecologic care\, including performing hysterectomies.\n \n\nJoann Woodbury is the clinic’s social services Program Manager.\nWant to learn more about the clinic before the meeting? Check out their website at https://www.froedtert.com/locations/clinic/inclusion-clinic-sargeant-health-center
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/10-2018-mo/
LOCATION:FORGE / MKE LGBT CC\, 1110 N Market Street\, 2nd Floor\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180916T153000
DTSTAMP:20180116T225548Z
CREATED:20180116T225548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T225548Z
UID:7986-1537106400-1537111800@forge-wi.org
SUMMARY:Parents of trans kids support group
DESCRIPTION:MKE Parents of Trans Kids is a group of parents and caregivers supporting each other on our individual journeys of love\, acceptance\, and advocacy for our school-aged gender non-binary\, transgender and non-conforming children.\nWe meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Supportive\, gently facilitated meetings offer parents and adult family members the opportunity to share their successes\, concerns\, and stories of challenges and resilience. This space also provides a forum to learn from others\, ask questions\, seek feedback\, or just listen.\nChildcare can be provided upon request. Please contact us 10 days prior to the meeting so we can arrange for a sitter.\nFor additional information\, email us at parents@forge-forward.org.
URL:https://forge-wi.org/event/parents-09-2018/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Support,Wisconsin
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