What Pride Means (to Me), by Rex
This post was written by Spencer Pride’s Outreach Director, Rex Hinkle. I wanted to contribute to Spencer Pride Spirit Day & LGBTQ+ Pride Month by… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Rex
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Show Your Spirit!
Tomorrow (June 6) is our first-ever Spencer Pride Spirit Day! Born as a way to mark the original date of the 2020 Spencer Pride Festival… Read More »Show Your Spirit!
What Pride Means (to Me), by Jonathan
This post was written by Spencer Pride president, Jonathan Balash. To me, “Pride” has a powerful meaning. Having just passed my 39th birthday not too… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Jonathan
Standing in Solidarity with the Black Community
This statement was written by Spencer Pride president, Jonathan Balash, on behalf of Spencer Pride. As we kick-off Pride Month, we are reminded of the… Read More »Standing in Solidarity with the Black Community
“Glamping” Raffle to Benefit Pride Festival
“Glamping” Raffle to Benefit Pride Festival Enter for a chance to win a fabulous ‘Glamping’ experience! Summer is right around the corner, & we know… Read More »“Glamping” Raffle to Benefit Pride Festival
Powering Spencer Pride Through COVID-19 & Into the Future
by Judi Epp, Cat Spratt, & Leslie Nieves (part of our Fundraising team) This web post was originally printed in the Spencer Pride Volunteer Quarterly… Read More »Powering Spencer Pride Through COVID-19 & Into the Future
#PridePostponed
by Jonathan Balash, President This web post was originally printed in the Spencer Pride Volunteer Quarterly Newsletter. To receive a copy of the digital newsletter,… Read More »#PridePostponed
#InThisTogether
by Jonathan Balash, President This web post was originally printed in the Spencer Pride Volunteer Quarterly Newsletter. To receive a copy of the digital newsletter,… Read More »#InThisTogether
“Mental Health Hygiene & First Aid During the COVID-19 Crisis” Workshop to Occur During May 3 Meeting
Spencer Pride is excited to announce that Deepak Kashyap (he/him), counselling therapist & life skills trainer, will be leading a workshop during our volunteer meeting… Read More »“Mental Health Hygiene & First Aid During the COVID-19 Crisis” Workshop to Occur During May 3 Meeting
Sunday Volunteer Meeting to be Entirely Virtual
On Sunday, April 5 Spencer Pride’s monthly Volunteer Meeting will be entirely virtual using the Zoom platform. Zoom will enable us to be able to… Read More »Sunday Volunteer Meeting to be Entirely Virtual
2020 Festival Announcement (#PridePostponed)
Last night the Spencer Pride Board of Directors voted to postpone the 2020 Spencer Pride Festival due to the health & safety concerns associated with… Read More »2020 Festival Announcement (#PridePostponed)
Why #ITDOV is Important to Me
I love the first transgender person I ever met, my daughter. My name is Nathaniel Clawson, and I am the Treasurer of Spencer Pride. My… Read More »Why #ITDOV is Important to Me
A Successful Conclusion to Spencer Pride’s Rainbow Roof Campaign
Today, Spencer Pride is excited to announce that we have successfully completed our “Rainbow Roof” Campaign. Thanks to many individual contributors as well as a… Read More »A Successful Conclusion to Spencer Pride’s Rainbow Roof Campaign
Spencer Pride COVID-19 Program Updates
Given the evolving COVID-19/Coronovirus situation, Spencer Pride’s Board of Directors has had to make several difficult decisions. Spencer Pride commUnity Center Effective yesterday through April… Read More »Spencer Pride COVID-19 Program Updates
Commissioner Candidates Forum to Take Place (Virtually) on April 14
UPDATE: This will now be an online-only event for those who wish to participate. Please stay tuned for additional details on how to view the… Read More »Commissioner Candidates Forum to Take Place (Virtually) on April 14
A “Big Time” Finish
For the past year Spencer Pride has been raising extra attention to bias crimes against LGBTQ+ people, especially in rural areas. This week, a local… Read More »A “Big Time” Finish
2020 Spencer Pride Festival Approved
Tonight the Spencer Town Council approved Spencer Pride’s proposal for street closures & other support related to our 14th annual event, which will take place… Read More »2020 Spencer Pride Festival Approved
Loving with Actions & In Truth
This letter was co-written by Spencer Pride’s executive leaders, president Jonathan A. Balash & vice president Katie Zuber. “Dear children, let us not love with… Read More »Loving with Actions & In Truth
2020 MasQUEERade Prom
by Cameron Glass, Iris Youth Director UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to the precautions in place to prevent further transmission of the COVID-19 virus, this event has… Read More »2020 MasQUEERade Prom
2019: A “Big Time” Year
by Jonathan Balash, Spencer Pride President Spencer Pride Supporters: Now that we’ve officially started 2020, I’ve been reflecting a lot upon the past year. With… Read More »2019: A “Big Time” Year