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Letter Writing Event – May 11
On May 11th at 6pm, join Spencer Pride at the commUnity center for a letter writing party to urge lawmakers not to overturn Governor Holcomb’s veto of Indiana’s ban on transgender school sports participation.… Read More »Letter Writing Event – May 11
Resilience Skills Program – Register Now!
Spencer Pride’s Resilience Skills Program, a 10-week program helping people facing health challenges to thrive, starts Thursday, March 3rd and will run through May 5th. The program will provide tools… Read More »Resilience Skills Program – Register Now!
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 5 (of 5): Sponsor-Fueled & Volunteer-Driven
Planning and executing the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival took thousands of volunteer hours and the support of many organizations who financially supported the event. Nathaniel Clawson first attended the Spencer… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 5 (of 5): Sponsor-Fueled & Volunteer-Driven
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 4 (of 5): The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
While the day was a bit windy, the cool October temperatures were a welcome site for many attendees, accustomed to visiting much hotter festivals in late Spring and early Summer.… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 4 (of 5): The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 3 (of 5): So. Much. Fun.
There was a lot happening at the festival, in addition to the huge marketplace. With multiple downtown businesses participating and two entertainment venues with all-day lineups, there was no shortage… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 3 (of 5): So. Much. Fun.
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 2 (of 5): A Busy Day
The tremendous efforts of Spencer Pride’s planning for the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival clearly paid off on Saturday. Guests flooded downtown Spencer for the event and shared high praise throughout… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 2 (of 5): A Busy Day
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 1 (of 5): Two Long Years and Two Big Challenges
SPENCER, IN – Downtown Spencer was filled with laughter, music, & smiles on Saturday for the 14th annual Spencer Pride Festival, hosted by Owen County not-for-profit Spencer Pride, Inc. This… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 1 (of 5): Two Long Years and Two Big Challenges
Why Our Son Won’t Stop Talking About Spencer Pride
Written by Jonathan Balash (Spencer Pride’s President & one of Truman’s dads) The Spencer Pride Festival makes its long-awaited return to downtown Spencer this Saturday, October 16, after more than… Read More »Why Our Son Won’t Stop Talking About Spencer Pride
5 Tips to GET READY for Spencer Pride
Put the festival on your calendar. Whether that be in your planner, your phone’s calendar app, or that special place in your head, be sure that the 2021 Spencer Pride… Read More »5 Tips to GET READY for Spencer Pride
Spencer Pride commUnity center Celebrates 5 Years
This weekend, the Spencer Pride commUnity center was bustling with people there to celebrate the facility’s fifth anniversary. Hundreds of people came by to partake in rainbow cupcakes & cold… Read More »Spencer Pride commUnity center Celebrates 5 Years
Pride & COVID-19
The 2021 Spencer Pride Festival will take place this year, after having been cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic continues, widespread availability of the vaccine… Read More »Pride & COVID-19
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Marketplace To Be Largest Ever
The marketplace at the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival is set to be the largest one yet in the event’s 15-year history. This is sure to please festival attendees, who find… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Marketplace To Be Largest Ever
Spencer Pride Festival Planned for October 16
Spencer Pride is eagerly anticipating its 14th annual festival, which will take place on October 16 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This rural, small-town LGBTQ+ Pride Festival has… Read More »Spencer Pride Festival Planned for October 16
Spencer Pride Annual Meeting Full of Reflection & Excitement
On Sunday, nearly 40 people turned out to participate in Spencer Pride’s Annual Meeting. The event, which took place in the meeting room of the Spencer Pride commUnity center, limited… Read More »Spencer Pride Annual Meeting Full of Reflection & Excitement
“A Community Thrives” Fundraiser for commUnity center Rear Wall
We have an amazing opportunity to raise rehab funds for the commUnity center rear wall – with a big boost from a Gannett Foundation-sponsored grant & fundraising contest. If we all come… Read More »“A Community Thrives” Fundraiser for commUnity center Rear Wall
How to Start a Pride in Your Community
On this anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, the acknowledgement of which led to the establishment of what we now know as “Pride” events, we wanted to take a few… Read More »How to Start a Pride in Your Community
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
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