Greetings friends!
I hope that everyone has taken some time to relax, enjoy the sunshine, get out in nature or anything that you need to rejuvenate!
I thought I'd get you up to date on Medina area events coming up for August, and a few other events for your calendar. Here we go!
This week is our LGBTQ+ Teen MeetUp(13-17) at Cool Beans on Tuesday, Aug.6 from 7-9pm! Know a queer teen who wants to meet some other local queer teens? Send them our way!
Adult Support Group (18+) Peer led support for those coming out, or parents who have recently had their child come out, plus anyone else needing support or wanting to give support! Thursday, Aug.8 7-8:30pm at Unity of Medina
Medina G2H2 Community will have a dinner MeetUp at Johnny Malloy's on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 5:30pm A Great group of really nice people! Join the fun!
Medina Young Adult LGBTQ+ MeetUp had a successful first outing, and they have more dates for your calendar: If you know a queer YA (18-30ish), let them know about this new group that is forming!
Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3:00pm at Oenslager Nature Center
Also: a group is forming to go to the Cleveland Zoo Asian Lantern Fest on Saturday, Aug. 10.
If you are interested, contact Sean msm2602e@gmail.com
Akron PRIDE is on Saturday, Aug. 24! You can find out all the details at
TransJoy Akron is hosting a Hang Out/Board Game Night on Friday, Aug. 30 from 6-8pm at the Bayard Rustin Center in Akron! Details on their Facebook Page!
For your calendars:
TransOhio 15th Annual Trans & Ally Symposium "Now More Than Ever" from Friday, Sept. 6- Sunday, Sept. 8, hosted by Wright State University. Please visit the TransOhio Facebook page or website for registration information.
OutSupport purchased 6 Binders for teens in June/July...if any young person needs a Binder or tucking undergarments, please contact us. We've purchased hundreds of binders for teens and young adults in the past years and are happy to continue purchasing them! If you know a teen/YA in need of these items, please let them know about our program.
OutSupport will be offering our Trans 101 and represent at resource fairs coming up at:
THE Ohio State University-Mansfield Sept. 20
Medina Habitat for Humanity Aug. 13
Medina Democracy Fair @ Medina Library Sept. 19
Medina Library (Seville branch) Nov. 20
If your org is interested in hosting a Trans 101 or would like our presence at your event, let us know!
Upcoming OutSupport Teen MeetUps at Cool Beans will be:
Tuesdays: Sept. 3. Oct. 8. Nov. 12. Dec. 3
We are waiting on date confirmation from Unity before we confirm Adult Support dates, and will make Facebook posts as soon as those are confirmed.
OutSupport is happy to come to a GSA meeting this school year! We would love to bring some bling and let students know more about the support they and their parents can receive through OutSupport! If any GSA Advisors could contact me regarding changes in Advisor status, I'd appreciate it!
Keep an eye out for OutSupport and the Medina County Health Dept collaboration! We've got some fun stuff in the works! We'll let you know when things are up and running!!
One final thought:
PLEASE check your voting registration status. If you didn't vote in the last election or 2, you are at risk to have been, or will be purged from Ohio voter rolls. Check your status here:
AND VOTE!!! Equality Ohio has a new Candidate Scorecard they just released that can help you make your voting decisions here:
Check it out before you VOTE!
Ok...that's all for now! Sending lots of love to you all, and I hope to see you at an OutSupport Event soon!
Kindest regards,
Sandy