Pride Month Raffles Available Now
We are excited to offer many Pride Month raffles this year! We have hundreds of dollars in raffle items available. 10% of all raffle proceeds & donations in June will… Read More »Pride Month Raffles Available Now
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Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Spencer Pride
Join us in June at our commUnity center or online for our “Pride — with Pets at Our Side” events. We are celebrating and fundraising for the commUnity center –… Read More »Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Spencer Pride
Restroom Project Completed in Downtown Spencer
Today, downtown Spencer was blossoming with people attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the brand-new public restrooms. The non-gendered restroom facility is located across from the Owen County Chamber of Commerce… Read More »Restroom Project Completed in Downtown Spencer
Special Statement Regarding the Chauvin Verdict
Yesterday, (former) Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. This was an important step in holding Chauvin accountable for his heartless crime against George Floyd. … Read More »Special Statement Regarding the Chauvin Verdict
Volunteers Make Significant Progress During January Rehab Work Days
A lot of wood. That’s how one volunteer described today’s rehab work day at the commUnity center. However accurate, that simple sentence understates the work performed by volunteers who came… Read More »Volunteers Make Significant Progress During January Rehab Work Days
Autumn Pride Festival Planned for Spencer Pride in 2021
The Spencer Pride Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposal last evening that establishes the plan for the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival. Due to the current situation brought on by… Read More »Autumn Pride Festival Planned for Spencer Pride in 2021
commUnity center Rainbow Rehab Update
Written by Jonathan Balash, Spencer Pride President The Spencer Pride commUnity center’s Rainbow Rehab project is well underway in downtown Spencer, with several recent changes visible from both the outside… Read More »commUnity center Rainbow Rehab Update
Spencer Pride Hosts Virtual AIDS Quilt Display
In commemoration of World AIDS Day (December 1), Spencer Pride is taking part in the first-ever fully virtual display of the Memorial AIDS Quilt. The quilt is managed by the… Read More »Spencer Pride Hosts Virtual AIDS Quilt Display
Welcome to Pride Week 2020
Greetings! I am excited to welcome you to join us for our 2020 Pride Week festivities, which kick off tomorrow & last through next Sunday, October 18. This year has… Read More »Welcome to Pride Week 2020
Pride Week Raffles (Updated with Winners)
We are excited to announce that our Pride Week raffles are now open! We have hundreds of dollars in raffle items available. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. … Read More »Pride Week Raffles (Updated with Winners)
2020-2021 Director Introductions
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been sharing information about our Board of Directors on social media. If you missed any of those posts, be sure to check… Read More »2020-2021 Director Introductions
TEASER: 2020 Pride Week Festivities
On Sunday, the Spencer Pride Festival Leadership Council met to finalize plans for the newly expanded Pride Week activities planned for October 12-18. While details will not be released… Read More »TEASER: 2020 Pride Week Festivities
News from Our Annual Meeting
On Sunday, Spencer Pride held our annual meeting. For the first time, this was an online-only event due to the pandemic-related restrictions associated with gathering in groups. We were nervous… Read More »News from Our Annual Meeting
Exotic Feline Rescue Center Raffle Available Through August 31
Need to get away safely? Want to get outdoors? This is the raffle for you! Exotic Feline Rescue Center is open and conducting tours by reservation. This limits the number… Read More »Exotic Feline Rescue Center Raffle Available Through August 31
2020 Festival Cancelled; Spencer Pride Week Activities Expanded
In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Spencer Pride Board of Directors has made the difficult, but necessary decision to cancel the 2020 Spencer Pride Festival that had… Read More »2020 Festival Cancelled; Spencer Pride Week Activities Expanded
Raffle Tickets Available Now
We are happy to share that we have two raffles currently selling tickets online & in-person. Both of the locations are taking extra precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More »Raffle Tickets Available Now
What Pride Means (to Me), by Katie
This post was written by Spencer Pride Vice President Katie Zuber. When I was a junior in college, I signed up for Alternative Spring Break. My group traveled to Minneapolis… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Katie
New Raffles Available!
We are excited to announce that two new raffles have just begun! Tickets are just $5 each or 6 for $25. They can be purchased online or at the Spencer… Read More »New Raffles Available!
What Pride Means (to Me), by Jacob
This post was written by Jacob Balash, Spencer Pride’s commUnity center director. Many years ago, while working at our first home just three blocks from the Owen County Courthouse, a… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Jacob
commUnity center Welcomes You Back
We are excited to be re-opening the Spencer Pride commUnity center today, after having been closed for the past 3 months due to the pandemic. The commUnity center has been… Read More »commUnity center Welcomes You Back