Bay Area

Luke represented many kids and families when he spoke at a rally put on by Marriage Equality in SF on Sept. 18th. He told the crowd of LGBT couples, allies, tourists, members of PFLAG, and the press that equal rights to marriage are a human right, not just a special right for heterosexual couples. Well done, Luke! Follow this link to find out more about the rally. (You can see two COLAGErs in the background on the left!)

Here's a note from Marriage Equality:
The fight isn’t over! The Governor has until October 14th to act on the marriage equality bill. Based on our experience, we’re confident that the media will cover the story the day the Governor acts and that the community will want to be engaged as well. We propose working together again to hold another series of rallies statewide the day the Governor acts.

Currently, Marriage Equality has rallies planned on October 14th in San Francisco (5:30pm at Harvey Milk Plaza), Sacramento (5:30pm at the Sacramento Gay and Lesbian Center) and Mendocino (5:30pm at the Court House in Ukiah). If you would like to take the lead in organizing a community response in another location, please let us know the time and the place you propose so we can keep a list of statewide events and coordinate sending out a packet of materials, press releases and messaging materials. Email Pamela Brown, Marriage Equality Policy Director.

In the meantime, call the Governor's office today 916 445 2841 or FAX a note 916 445 4633 and ask him to be a hero and sign AB 43 into law!

Join us on Oct. 13th from 1-3pm at Dolores Park for a family picnic.

Come hang out with your COLAGE friends and meet new LGBT families at Dolores Park (near the playground) on Oct. 13th from 1-3pm.
We will also be introducing some of our new staff: Jack Ryder, Development Manager, Monica Canfield-Lenfest, Kids of Trans (KOT) Fellow, and Ruby Cymrot-Wu, Bay Area chapter coordinator.

Bring food for you family – we will provide games and activities for all ages!
We will also have our fall calendar and resources. Feel free to bring LGBT families that are new to COLAGE – this will be an opportunity to find out more about COLAGE.

Questions? Email Ruby, Bay Area Chapter Coordinator

COLAGE is known for hosting top-notch scavenger hunts and this one is no exception. You may have walked down Market Street before, but you’ve never explored the Castro like this. If you are a middle or high schooler who has LGBT parents, join us for an afternoon of adventure.

When? Saturday November 3rd from 4pm to 6pm

Where? We will start and end at the Harvey Milk Plaza (the Castro Muni Station with the large rainbow flag at Market and Castro Streets)

Bring warm clothes – we will most definitely get caught in the SF afternoon fog!

Invite friends with LGBT parents! Scavenger hunts are always more fun with more people!

Please RSVP to Ruby, Bay Area Chapter Coordinator

Hope to see you there!

Co-sponsored by COLAGE, Our Family Coalition, and the San Francisco LGBT Community Center
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Saturday, October 27th from 5:00-8:00pm

Bring your ghosts and goblins to a Halloween Bash in San Francisco! Bring a dish to share and costumes to dazzle the eye. The SF LGBT Community Center's Rainbow Room will be transformed into a creepy Halloween experience. Enjoy face painting, an eyeball relay, ring around the pumpkin, and many other fun games for the family. Come in Costume!

Location: The San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St at Octavia Blvd, Rainbow Room, San Francisco