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Volume 21, Issue 1, March 2018
Website: www.svgla.org
TH E VALL EY C O N N EC TSH EN
THE VALLEY CONNECTSHEN
Mission Statement:
The mission of Shenandoah Valley Equality is to
build inclusive community for LGBTQ people in
the Shenandoah Valley.
———————–
Community Events (inside)
Indigo Women’s Dance
SVE Friday Potlucks
Transgender Visibility Day
Mail:
P.O. Box 1023
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
NEW e-mail address:
ShenandoahValleyEquality
@gmail.com
Federal Court rules Sexual Orientation
Discrimination violates Civil Rights Act
The Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit ruled in February that the
1964 Civil Rights Act bans workplace discrimination based on sexual
orientation. The decision contrasts with the Trump administration,
which argued against a gay employee. The Court ruled, “We now
hold that sexual orientation discrimination constitutes a form of discrimination ‘because of . . . sex,’ in violation of Title VII,” overturning a lower court ruling. The decision could have nation-wide impact.
The Supreme Court is the remaining appellate court.
———————–
EMPOWER YOUR
COMMUNITY!
Join SVE
(Membership Form pg. 13)
———————–
“Valley Connectshen”
is published quarterly
(March, June, September,
and December).
———————–
Contact the editor,
Christine, to advertise
and/or submit event
information:
ShenandoahValleyEquality
@gmail.com
Meanwhile, in the 2018 General Assembly Session:
No Legislative Gains or Losses Thus Far…
For the first time in years, there were no anti-LGBT equality bills.
However, despite increasing bipartisan support for some pro-equality
bills in the Virginia Senate, most of these have been killed by committees in the House of Delegates. The session is winding down, but
not yet over.
Every year, Equality Virginia monitors all legislation introduced to
the Virginia General Assembly and advocates on behalf of Virginia’s
LGBT community. EV works to introduce and support pro-equality
legislation and to oppose bills that move us backwards. Stay informed about legislation affecting our community by joining EV’s
email list for their monthly newsletter, action alerts, and events.
You can find details of all bills EV is following in 2018 at this link:
www.equalityvirginia.org/equality-virginia-at-the-general-assembly/
Canvas for the Cause: Transgender Visibility Day
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, 209 Monticello Rd., Charlottesville
Contact: info@thebridgepai.org or (434) 984-5669
Join Planned Parenthood, Bridge PAI, and local artist Golara Haghtalab as we
create a community canvas to raise awareness for Transgender Visibility Day.
TDOV is a day to show your support for the trans community. It brings attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe while
fighting cissexism and transphobia by spreading knowledge of the trans community. Trans activists Mia Mason and Donna Price will speak about why the
day is important to them and how allies can stand with the trans community.
We will then contribute to a community canvas, expressing through art why
we stand with #TransThriving.
All are welcome to contribute. Canvas and paint supplies will be provided.
PFLAG Blue Ridge
Serving Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and
Surrounding Central Virginia Areas
We are parents, families, friends, and allies uniting with
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender loved ones to
promote support, education, and advocacy.
www.pflagblueridge.org
PFLAGBR@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/pflagblueridge
https://twitter.com/PFLAGBR
PFLAG Blue Ridge offers free monthly support groups for parents, family, friends, and
allies of the LGBT community. If you are a parent, family member, friend, or ally of a
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender individual looking to increase your support,
or if your loved one has recently come out to you and you are struggling to process
your own feelings as well as looking for resources to help understand — we are here for
you. Join us as we share our experiences, joys, concerns, and resources in a confidential
and non-judgmental environment.
Meeting Information
Harrisonburg PFLAG support group for parents, families, friends, and
allies of the LGBT Community
Meeting Information : The location of Harrisonburg PFLAG meetings will be changing in
the future; please visit www.pflagblueridge.org for current information
Contact:
Facilitator Mark at mitchmarke@aol.com or 540-405-1227
Charlottesville Trans* Families Group Meetings
When:
Where:
Contact:
3rd Saturday of each month, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
ASG, 315 Tenth St. NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (corner of 10th & Jefferson)
Facilitator Karen at karenmeandering@gmail.com or 434-882-3453
Private party for women only. Must be 21 to enter.
All women 21 and older welcome.
YOUR ADVERTISEMENT HERE!
$15/issue or $50/year (4 issues): Business Card
$25 per issue or $80/year: Quarter Page
$50/issue or $175/year: Half Page
$100 for a Full Page ad per issue
ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Deadline for June newsletter is May 15
Shenandoah Valley Equality Needs YOU.
1. JOIN SVE (or renew) as a voting member (only $15/year). We rely on your support to
cover administrative/event costs, such as our annual Shenandoah Valley Equality Forum.
2. CONNECT. SVE organizes the monthly SVE Friday potluck and Conversation & Cuisine dinner in the Valley (and join us for our new “Breakfast & Conversation” event).
3. HOST SVE’s Friday Potluck (1st or 2nd Friday) at your home, workplace, house of worship, park...You provide space, plates, utensils, soft drinks, ice, & cups — guests bring the
rest.
4. ADVERTISE in our newsletter. SUPPORT our advertisers with your business.
5. SHARE information with us about (non-commercial) events of particular relevance to our
community and we will include them in our monthly e-calendar and newsletter free.
6. NOMINATE yourself to serve on SVE’s Board of Directors (nominations are due Dec. 1
every year). All nominees must be voting (Level I) members of SVE.
7.
READ the newsletter and stay informed about local organizations and events that sup-
Connect with Our Community
Voting membership is $15 a year.
Non-voting membership is FREE.
You must be at least 18 to join.
See page 13 for our membership form.
Community Organizations
American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia
acluva.org/tag/equal-rights/
Bi Gay Lesbian & Allies Against Discrimination (Blue Ridge Community College)
catalog.blueridgectc.edu/
BC Allies (Bridgewater College)
www.bridgewater.edu/student-life/activitiesand-organizations/clubs-organizations-and-honor-societies
Coalition for Transgender Rights in Virginia
https://www.facebook.com/michellemarie51/
Equality Virginia
www.equalityvirginia.org
EMU Safe Space
www.emu.edu/studentlife/clubs/safe-space/
JMU LGBTQ Employee Group
www.jmu.edu/lgbtfacultystaff
JMU LGBTQ & Ally Education Program
www.jmu.edu/lgbta/
JMU Madison Caucus for Gender Equality
www.jmu.edu/caucusgenderequality/
LGBT Democrats of Virginia
lgbtvadem.org/
Log Cabin Republican Club of Virginia
logcabin.org/chapter/virginia-northern-virginia/
Madison Equality JMU
www.facebook.com/madisonequality
PFLAG Blue Ridge
pflagblueridge.org and pflagbr@gmail.com
Safe Zone JMU
www.jmu.edu/safezone/
Shenandoah Valley Equality
ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com & www.svgla.org
Shenandoah Valley Pride Alliance
www.shenandoahvalleypride.org
Students Out Understanding & Loving Sisters (SOULS) at Mary Baldwin College
www.mbc.edu/student_activities/clubsandorgs/#cultural
Southerners on New Ground—Harrisonburg
southernersonnewground.org/harrisonburg/
Virginia Anti-Violence Project
1.866.356.6998 (helpline) & virginiaavp.org/
Virginia Organizing
www.virginia-organizing.org/issues
Virginia Partisans Gay & Lesbian Democratic Club
People of Faith for Equality in Virginia
www.vapartisans.org/
www.faith4equality.org/
Do you know of a local organization that should be listed here? Tell us.
EV is Virginia’s state-wide, non-partisan education, outreach,
& advocacy organization seeking equality for LGBT Virginians.
EV’s 15th annual Commonwealth Dinner
is the state’s largest black tie gathering for our community. Enjoy live
entertainment, a silent auction, a dance, and network with others. At
the dinner, EV also recognizes OUTstanding Virginians who have
contributed to the equality movement and represented our community with distinction. We hope you can join us for this special event.
For more information or to make reservations, go to:
https://www.equalityvirginia.org/dinner2018/
Equality Virginia: Changing Laws, Changing Lives
Find EV on the web at www.equalityvirginia.org
We are a lay-led, religious community offering a unique spiritual and moral witness in the
Shenandoah Valley.
“Standing on the Side of Love”
HARRISONBURG
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS
One Journey, Many Paths
We invite all who search for
truth and meaning with open
hearts and open minds to join us
in worship, in mutual support,
and in shared ministry to each
other and to the world.
For more information, contact
us at: http://huuweb.org and
(540) 867-0073
HUU is a UUA-Certified Welcoming Congregation. We declare our intention to be inclusive and expressive of the concerns of bisexual, gay,
lesbian, and transgender persons at every level of congregational life and
to support the rights of bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people.
YOUR ADVERTISEMENT HERE!
$15/issue or $50/year (4 issues): Business Card
$25 per issue or $80/year: Quarter Page
$50/issue or $175/year: Half Page
$100 for a Full Page ad per issue
Contact ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Deadline for June newsletter is May 15
SVE’s Friday Potluck
Every month, usually on either the First or Second Friday, SVE organizes a
potluck in the Valley (usually in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Staunton, or Augusta County) for the LGBTQA+ community. The event rotates to
a different location each month and is scheduled to accommodate the volunteer host’s preference). Please bring a dish to share. No RSVP needed.
Because the event is usually held in private homes or on private property, we
email location information to SVE members ONLY and do not publicly share
or post it through social media. To receive emails about the potluck and other
local events, join as a non-voting member (for FREE) or as a voting member
(for $15). See page 13 for membership information and pages 10-11 for
events schedule.
We need potluck hosts for September and October.
Please let us know if you can host on the
1st or 2nd Friday of either month.
COMMUNITY EVENTS SCHEDULE
Friday, March 9:
Saturday, March 10:
Thursday, March 22:
SVE Friday Potluck, 6:30-9:00 PM, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Harrisonburg,
Staunton, and Waynesboro. Potluck for the LGBTQA community sponsored each
month by Shenandoah Valley Equality. For information, join SVE (See page 13).
Charlottesville Trans Families Meeting, 5:30-7:00 PM At ASG, 315 Tenth St., NE,
Charlottesville (at the corner of 10th and Jefferson). For more information, contact
facilitator Karen by email at karenmeandering@gmail.com or by phone at 434-882-3453
Conversation & Cuisine, 6:30-8:30pm. Once a month Shenandoah Valley Equality
members and friends meet for dinner at a local restaurant. Join SVE at Vito’s Italian
Kitchen, 1047 Port Republic Rd. in Harrisonburg. RSVP by the day before to
lanedj@jmu.edu
Thurs., April 5:
Harrisonburg PFLAG Support Group Meeting. Support Group for parents, family,
friends, and allies of the LGBT community. 6:30-8:00 PM at Blue Ridge Hall, Room
325, on the James Madison University campus, 601 University Blvd in Harrisonburg. For
more information contact facilitator Mark at 540-405-1227 or mitchmarke@aol.com or go
to www.pflagblueridge.org
Friday, April 6:
SVE Friday Potluck, 6:30-9:00 PM, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Harrisonburg,
Staunton, and Waynesboro. Potluck for the LGBTQA community sponsored each
month by Shenandoah Valley Equality. For information, join SVE (See page 13).
Saturday, April 14:
15th Annual Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner is EV’s signature event and the
state’s largest black-tie gala gathering for the LGBT community and our supporters.
Held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Reservation information will be available in January at www.equalityvirginia.org/dinner/
Saturday, April 14:
INDIGO Women’s Dance Party (Private party for women only). Upstairs at the Mill
Street Grill in Staunton, 8PM, $15 Cover, Cash Bar, MUST BE 21 TO ENTER. For ques
tions, contact indigoparty@hotmail.com
Saturday, April 14:
Charlottesville Trans Families Meeting, 5:30-7:00 PM, At ASG, 315 Tenth St., NE,
Charlottesville (at the corner of 10th and Jefferson). For more information, contact f
facilitator Karen by email at karenmeandering@gmail.com or by phone at 434-882-3453
Thursday, April 19:
Conversation & Cuisine, 6:30-8:30pm. Once a month Shenandoah Valley Equality
members and friends meet for dinner at a local restaurant. Join SVE at Wood Grill Bufffet, 1711 Reservoir St. in Harrisonburg. RSVP by the day before to lanedj@jmu.edu
Thurs., May 3:
Harrisonburg PFLAG Support Group Meeting. Support Group for parents, family,
friends, and allies of the LGBT community. 6:30-8:00 PM at Blue Ridge Hall, Room
325, on the James Madison University campus, 601 University Blvd in Harrisonburg. For
more information contact facilitator Mark at 540-405-1227 or mitchmarke@aol.com or go
to www.pflagblueridge.org
Volume 21, Issue 1, March 2018
Page 10
COMMUNITY EVENTS SCHEDULE
Friday, May 4:
SVE Friday Potluck, 6:30-9:00 PM, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Harrisonburg,
Staunton, and Waynesboro. Potluck for the LGBTQA community sponsored each
month by Shenandoah Valley Equality. For information, join SVE (See page 13).
Saturday, May 12:
Charlottesville Trans Families Meeting, 5:30-7:00 PM At ASG, 315 Tenth St., NE,
Charlottesville (at the corner of 10th and Jefferson). For more information, contact
facilitator Karen by email at karenmeandering@gmail.com or by phone at 434-882-3453
Tuesday, May 15:
Thursday, May 24:
May 25-28:
Saturday, July 21:
DEADLINE, SVE newsletter submissions to ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Conversation & Cuisine, 6:30-8:30pm. Once a month Shenandoah Valley Equality
members and friends meet for dinner at a local restaurant. Join SVE at Chili’s Grill &Bar
at 1752 East Market St. in Harrisonburg. RSVP by the day before to lanedj@jmu.edu
Virginia Women’s Music Festival. Held at Camp Out, a secluded natural getaway for
women, located just off Interstate 64, in Kents Store, VA. Music, dancing, a 5k run, bon
fires and more. Camping, cabin and RV spaces sell out early. Go to campoutva.com for
details and ticket information. Note: The business office is not located at the campground.
Shenandoah Valley Pride. 2:00-8:00PM, Court Square in Harrisonburg. Volunteers and
Sponsors Needed. Contact ShenandoahValleyPride@gmail.com and visit
www.shenandoahvalleypride.org. Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Pride Alliance.
The Valley ConnectShen invites you to submit information about community
resources and events for the calendar. This is a vital service; it helps to make
our community stronger and improves the quality of life for individual members. Empower your community. Send information to us at ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Send ads for the June issue (covering June, July, and August) by May 15 to
Christine at ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Send items for the monthly SVE e-mail events schedule by the 25th of
each month to David at lanedj@jmu.edu
We’re on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/60282410939/
Volume 21, Issue 1, March 2018
Page 11
"Out in the Boondocks"
LGBTQ Valley Meet-up Group
If you're a member of the LGBTQ
community living in the boondocks
in or around the Shenandoah Valley,
come meet up with us.
This is a informal group where members get together or in smaller groups
for meals, hiking movies, live performances, kayaking, and other events.
Support our Advertisers,
Empower your Community.
SVE thanks businesses
& organizations that
advertise in our
newsletter.
If you would like to be on the e-mail list
for events, send your name and e-mail
address to Claire Hollady at
clhollady@gmail.com
Contact VAN
Main Phone: (540) 432-3308
Testing:
(540) 432-3308
Español:
(540) 908-1889
NEW LOCATION:
963 Reservoir Street, Second Floor,
Harrisonburg
Website:
www.valleyaidsnetwork.org
EMPOWER YOUR
COMMUNITY!
We need your support to continue as a viable and evolving community
presence working on your behalf. The goals of SVE are:
to gather and communicate important community information;
to collaborate with allies and LGBTQ-friendly organizations;
to organize events within the greater Valley area for social and educational networking with LGBTQ people; and
to advocate for full LGBTQ equality, dignity, and inclusion in the Valley, state, and
national communities.
Level 1 Membership $15 per person (from July-July)
Your support helps with administrative costs through the year. Members receive:
An e-mailed version of the newsletter and advance information about SVE events
A vote for members of the SVE Board of Directors (MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE
BY DECEMBER 1 TO VOTE FOR AND/OR SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS).
Level 1 Membership: Please include a check for $15 for each person and send this
form to: Shenandoah Valley Equality, P.O. Box 1023, Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Name #1
Name #2
Address #1:
Address #2:
E-mail #1:
[Check Box]
E-mail #2:
I/we verify that I am/we are at least 18 years of age.
Level 2 Membership— FREE
Level 2 members receive an e-mailed version of the newsletter and advance information about all SVE events. To join as a non-voting member, email your first and
last name and state that you are at least 18 years of age to
ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
What is SVE’s
“Conversation & Cuisine”?
Once a month, Shenandoah Valley Equality
members (and friends) are invited to meet at
a local restaurant in the Valley to share a
meal together. Join SVE (see page 15 for
details) to receive information about C&C
events by e-mail.
The Virginia Anti-Violence Project
works to address and end violence,
with a specific focus on LGBTQ
communities across Virginia.
Call our LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline:
1.866.356.6998 Monday-Friday 8am-8pm
Quotable:
“If you wish to heal your
sadness or anger, seek to heal
the sadness or anger of others. They are looking to you
for guidance, help, courage,
strength, understanding, and
for assurance. Most of all,
they are looking to you
for love.”
—Ana Castillo—
Need Support?
Trevor Crisis Intervention Line
(LGBT+): www.thetrevorproject.org
1-866-488-7386 (available 24/7)
Trans Lifeline:
www.translifeline.org
1-877-565-8860 (staffed by trans*
people for trans* people in crisis)
I'm alive support chat:
www.imalive.org
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741
National Suicide Hotline:
1-800-273-8255
May 25-28
Held at Camp Out, a secluded natural getaway for women,
located in Kents Store. Music, dancing, a 5k run, bonfires and
more. Camping, cabin and RV spaces sell out early.
2018 MUSIC LINEUP
Jamie Anderson • Crys Matthews • Mama's Black Sheep •
Christine Havrilla • Someone's Sister • Kristen Ford •
Sharon Katz & the Peace Train • Bele Bele Rhythm Collective •
Wicked Jezabel • Sister Funk • Alma Hesson
Indigie Femme • Christy Snow • One Third Wish • SONiA disappear fear
See website for information about tickets, map,
worker registration & vendor registration
Group campsites are available for groups of 8 or more. Contact us via email or
send in all tickets at the same time to reserve yours.
Tent Rentals: Set up and take down provided by CampOut Staff. Sleeps up to 4
for $100 and includes 2 chairs at the site. Request a tent on the ticket order
form at
http://www.campoutva.com/music-festival.html
Other items available for rent (applies to tent rental campers only):
Hammock - $15 • Ice Chest - $5
The 2018 SVE Board of Directors
Eleanor Baker
Aaron Hagmaier
David Lane
Grayson Sless
Jackie Walker
Thank you for supporting us!
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Shenandoah Valley Pride, 2-8pm
Courthouse Square
Harrisonburg, VA
Volunteers & Sponsors Needed
ShenandoahValleyPride@gmail.com
www.ShenandoahValleyPride.org
Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Pride Alliance
Website: www.svgla.org
TH E VALL EY C O N N EC TSH EN
THE VALLEY CONNECTSHEN
Mission Statement:
The mission of Shenandoah Valley Equality is to
build inclusive community for LGBTQ people in
the Shenandoah Valley.
———————–
Community Events (inside)
Indigo Women’s Dance
SVE Friday Potlucks
Transgender Visibility Day
Mail:
P.O. Box 1023
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
NEW e-mail address:
ShenandoahValleyEquality
@gmail.com
Federal Court rules Sexual Orientation
Discrimination violates Civil Rights Act
The Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit ruled in February that the
1964 Civil Rights Act bans workplace discrimination based on sexual
orientation. The decision contrasts with the Trump administration,
which argued against a gay employee. The Court ruled, “We now
hold that sexual orientation discrimination constitutes a form of discrimination ‘because of . . . sex,’ in violation of Title VII,” overturning a lower court ruling. The decision could have nation-wide impact.
The Supreme Court is the remaining appellate court.
———————–
EMPOWER YOUR
COMMUNITY!
Join SVE
(Membership Form pg. 13)
———————–
“Valley Connectshen”
is published quarterly
(March, June, September,
and December).
———————–
Contact the editor,
Christine, to advertise
and/or submit event
information:
ShenandoahValleyEquality
@gmail.com
Meanwhile, in the 2018 General Assembly Session:
No Legislative Gains or Losses Thus Far…
For the first time in years, there were no anti-LGBT equality bills.
However, despite increasing bipartisan support for some pro-equality
bills in the Virginia Senate, most of these have been killed by committees in the House of Delegates. The session is winding down, but
not yet over.
Every year, Equality Virginia monitors all legislation introduced to
the Virginia General Assembly and advocates on behalf of Virginia’s
LGBT community. EV works to introduce and support pro-equality
legislation and to oppose bills that move us backwards. Stay informed about legislation affecting our community by joining EV’s
email list for their monthly newsletter, action alerts, and events.
You can find details of all bills EV is following in 2018 at this link:
www.equalityvirginia.org/equality-virginia-at-the-general-assembly/
Canvas for the Cause: Transgender Visibility Day
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, 209 Monticello Rd., Charlottesville
Contact: info@thebridgepai.org or (434) 984-5669
Join Planned Parenthood, Bridge PAI, and local artist Golara Haghtalab as we
create a community canvas to raise awareness for Transgender Visibility Day.
TDOV is a day to show your support for the trans community. It brings attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe while
fighting cissexism and transphobia by spreading knowledge of the trans community. Trans activists Mia Mason and Donna Price will speak about why the
day is important to them and how allies can stand with the trans community.
We will then contribute to a community canvas, expressing through art why
we stand with #TransThriving.
All are welcome to contribute. Canvas and paint supplies will be provided.
PFLAG Blue Ridge
Serving Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and
Surrounding Central Virginia Areas
We are parents, families, friends, and allies uniting with
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender loved ones to
promote support, education, and advocacy.
www.pflagblueridge.org
PFLAGBR@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/pflagblueridge
https://twitter.com/PFLAGBR
PFLAG Blue Ridge offers free monthly support groups for parents, family, friends, and
allies of the LGBT community. If you are a parent, family member, friend, or ally of a
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender individual looking to increase your support,
or if your loved one has recently come out to you and you are struggling to process
your own feelings as well as looking for resources to help understand — we are here for
you. Join us as we share our experiences, joys, concerns, and resources in a confidential
and non-judgmental environment.
Meeting Information
Harrisonburg PFLAG support group for parents, families, friends, and
allies of the LGBT Community
Meeting Information : The location of Harrisonburg PFLAG meetings will be changing in
the future; please visit www.pflagblueridge.org for current information
Contact:
Facilitator Mark at mitchmarke@aol.com or 540-405-1227
Charlottesville Trans* Families Group Meetings
When:
Where:
Contact:
3rd Saturday of each month, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
ASG, 315 Tenth St. NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (corner of 10th & Jefferson)
Facilitator Karen at karenmeandering@gmail.com or 434-882-3453
Private party for women only. Must be 21 to enter.
All women 21 and older welcome.
YOUR ADVERTISEMENT HERE!
$15/issue or $50/year (4 issues): Business Card
$25 per issue or $80/year: Quarter Page
$50/issue or $175/year: Half Page
$100 for a Full Page ad per issue
ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Deadline for June newsletter is May 15
Shenandoah Valley Equality Needs YOU.
1. JOIN SVE (or renew) as a voting member (only $15/year). We rely on your support to
cover administrative/event costs, such as our annual Shenandoah Valley Equality Forum.
2. CONNECT. SVE organizes the monthly SVE Friday potluck and Conversation & Cuisine dinner in the Valley (and join us for our new “Breakfast & Conversation” event).
3. HOST SVE’s Friday Potluck (1st or 2nd Friday) at your home, workplace, house of worship, park...You provide space, plates, utensils, soft drinks, ice, & cups — guests bring the
rest.
4. ADVERTISE in our newsletter. SUPPORT our advertisers with your business.
5. SHARE information with us about (non-commercial) events of particular relevance to our
community and we will include them in our monthly e-calendar and newsletter free.
6. NOMINATE yourself to serve on SVE’s Board of Directors (nominations are due Dec. 1
every year). All nominees must be voting (Level I) members of SVE.
7.
READ the newsletter and stay informed about local organizations and events that sup-
Connect with Our Community
Voting membership is $15 a year.
Non-voting membership is FREE.
You must be at least 18 to join.
See page 13 for our membership form.
Community Organizations
American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia
acluva.org/tag/equal-rights/
Bi Gay Lesbian & Allies Against Discrimination (Blue Ridge Community College)
catalog.blueridgectc.edu/
BC Allies (Bridgewater College)
www.bridgewater.edu/student-life/activitiesand-organizations/clubs-organizations-and-honor-societies
Coalition for Transgender Rights in Virginia
https://www.facebook.com/michellemarie51/
Equality Virginia
www.equalityvirginia.org
EMU Safe Space
www.emu.edu/studentlife/clubs/safe-space/
JMU LGBTQ Employee Group
www.jmu.edu/lgbtfacultystaff
JMU LGBTQ & Ally Education Program
www.jmu.edu/lgbta/
JMU Madison Caucus for Gender Equality
www.jmu.edu/caucusgenderequality/
LGBT Democrats of Virginia
lgbtvadem.org/
Log Cabin Republican Club of Virginia
logcabin.org/chapter/virginia-northern-virginia/
Madison Equality JMU
www.facebook.com/madisonequality
PFLAG Blue Ridge
pflagblueridge.org and pflagbr@gmail.com
Safe Zone JMU
www.jmu.edu/safezone/
Shenandoah Valley Equality
ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com & www.svgla.org
Shenandoah Valley Pride Alliance
www.shenandoahvalleypride.org
Students Out Understanding & Loving Sisters (SOULS) at Mary Baldwin College
www.mbc.edu/student_activities/clubsandorgs/#cultural
Southerners on New Ground—Harrisonburg
southernersonnewground.org/harrisonburg/
Virginia Anti-Violence Project
1.866.356.6998 (helpline) & virginiaavp.org/
Virginia Organizing
www.virginia-organizing.org/issues
Virginia Partisans Gay & Lesbian Democratic Club
People of Faith for Equality in Virginia
www.vapartisans.org/
www.faith4equality.org/
Do you know of a local organization that should be listed here? Tell us.
EV is Virginia’s state-wide, non-partisan education, outreach,
& advocacy organization seeking equality for LGBT Virginians.
EV’s 15th annual Commonwealth Dinner
is the state’s largest black tie gathering for our community. Enjoy live
entertainment, a silent auction, a dance, and network with others. At
the dinner, EV also recognizes OUTstanding Virginians who have
contributed to the equality movement and represented our community with distinction. We hope you can join us for this special event.
For more information or to make reservations, go to:
https://www.equalityvirginia.org/dinner2018/
Equality Virginia: Changing Laws, Changing Lives
Find EV on the web at www.equalityvirginia.org
We are a lay-led, religious community offering a unique spiritual and moral witness in the
Shenandoah Valley.
“Standing on the Side of Love”
HARRISONBURG
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS
One Journey, Many Paths
We invite all who search for
truth and meaning with open
hearts and open minds to join us
in worship, in mutual support,
and in shared ministry to each
other and to the world.
For more information, contact
us at: http://huuweb.org and
(540) 867-0073
HUU is a UUA-Certified Welcoming Congregation. We declare our intention to be inclusive and expressive of the concerns of bisexual, gay,
lesbian, and transgender persons at every level of congregational life and
to support the rights of bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people.
YOUR ADVERTISEMENT HERE!
$15/issue or $50/year (4 issues): Business Card
$25 per issue or $80/year: Quarter Page
$50/issue or $175/year: Half Page
$100 for a Full Page ad per issue
Contact ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Deadline for June newsletter is May 15
SVE’s Friday Potluck
Every month, usually on either the First or Second Friday, SVE organizes a
potluck in the Valley (usually in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Staunton, or Augusta County) for the LGBTQA+ community. The event rotates to
a different location each month and is scheduled to accommodate the volunteer host’s preference). Please bring a dish to share. No RSVP needed.
Because the event is usually held in private homes or on private property, we
email location information to SVE members ONLY and do not publicly share
or post it through social media. To receive emails about the potluck and other
local events, join as a non-voting member (for FREE) or as a voting member
(for $15). See page 13 for membership information and pages 10-11 for
events schedule.
We need potluck hosts for September and October.
Please let us know if you can host on the
1st or 2nd Friday of either month.
COMMUNITY EVENTS SCHEDULE
Friday, March 9:
Saturday, March 10:
Thursday, March 22:
SVE Friday Potluck, 6:30-9:00 PM, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Harrisonburg,
Staunton, and Waynesboro. Potluck for the LGBTQA community sponsored each
month by Shenandoah Valley Equality. For information, join SVE (See page 13).
Charlottesville Trans Families Meeting, 5:30-7:00 PM At ASG, 315 Tenth St., NE,
Charlottesville (at the corner of 10th and Jefferson). For more information, contact
facilitator Karen by email at karenmeandering@gmail.com or by phone at 434-882-3453
Conversation & Cuisine, 6:30-8:30pm. Once a month Shenandoah Valley Equality
members and friends meet for dinner at a local restaurant. Join SVE at Vito’s Italian
Kitchen, 1047 Port Republic Rd. in Harrisonburg. RSVP by the day before to
lanedj@jmu.edu
Thurs., April 5:
Harrisonburg PFLAG Support Group Meeting. Support Group for parents, family,
friends, and allies of the LGBT community. 6:30-8:00 PM at Blue Ridge Hall, Room
325, on the James Madison University campus, 601 University Blvd in Harrisonburg. For
more information contact facilitator Mark at 540-405-1227 or mitchmarke@aol.com or go
to www.pflagblueridge.org
Friday, April 6:
SVE Friday Potluck, 6:30-9:00 PM, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Harrisonburg,
Staunton, and Waynesboro. Potluck for the LGBTQA community sponsored each
month by Shenandoah Valley Equality. For information, join SVE (See page 13).
Saturday, April 14:
15th Annual Equality Virginia Commonwealth Dinner is EV’s signature event and the
state’s largest black-tie gala gathering for the LGBT community and our supporters.
Held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Reservation information will be available in January at www.equalityvirginia.org/dinner/
Saturday, April 14:
INDIGO Women’s Dance Party (Private party for women only). Upstairs at the Mill
Street Grill in Staunton, 8PM, $15 Cover, Cash Bar, MUST BE 21 TO ENTER. For ques
tions, contact indigoparty@hotmail.com
Saturday, April 14:
Charlottesville Trans Families Meeting, 5:30-7:00 PM, At ASG, 315 Tenth St., NE,
Charlottesville (at the corner of 10th and Jefferson). For more information, contact f
facilitator Karen by email at karenmeandering@gmail.com or by phone at 434-882-3453
Thursday, April 19:
Conversation & Cuisine, 6:30-8:30pm. Once a month Shenandoah Valley Equality
members and friends meet for dinner at a local restaurant. Join SVE at Wood Grill Bufffet, 1711 Reservoir St. in Harrisonburg. RSVP by the day before to lanedj@jmu.edu
Thurs., May 3:
Harrisonburg PFLAG Support Group Meeting. Support Group for parents, family,
friends, and allies of the LGBT community. 6:30-8:00 PM at Blue Ridge Hall, Room
325, on the James Madison University campus, 601 University Blvd in Harrisonburg. For
more information contact facilitator Mark at 540-405-1227 or mitchmarke@aol.com or go
to www.pflagblueridge.org
Volume 21, Issue 1, March 2018
Page 10
COMMUNITY EVENTS SCHEDULE
Friday, May 4:
SVE Friday Potluck, 6:30-9:00 PM, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Harrisonburg,
Staunton, and Waynesboro. Potluck for the LGBTQA community sponsored each
month by Shenandoah Valley Equality. For information, join SVE (See page 13).
Saturday, May 12:
Charlottesville Trans Families Meeting, 5:30-7:00 PM At ASG, 315 Tenth St., NE,
Charlottesville (at the corner of 10th and Jefferson). For more information, contact
facilitator Karen by email at karenmeandering@gmail.com or by phone at 434-882-3453
Tuesday, May 15:
Thursday, May 24:
May 25-28:
Saturday, July 21:
DEADLINE, SVE newsletter submissions to ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Conversation & Cuisine, 6:30-8:30pm. Once a month Shenandoah Valley Equality
members and friends meet for dinner at a local restaurant. Join SVE at Chili’s Grill &Bar
at 1752 East Market St. in Harrisonburg. RSVP by the day before to lanedj@jmu.edu
Virginia Women’s Music Festival. Held at Camp Out, a secluded natural getaway for
women, located just off Interstate 64, in Kents Store, VA. Music, dancing, a 5k run, bon
fires and more. Camping, cabin and RV spaces sell out early. Go to campoutva.com for
details and ticket information. Note: The business office is not located at the campground.
Shenandoah Valley Pride. 2:00-8:00PM, Court Square in Harrisonburg. Volunteers and
Sponsors Needed. Contact ShenandoahValleyPride@gmail.com and visit
www.shenandoahvalleypride.org. Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Pride Alliance.
The Valley ConnectShen invites you to submit information about community
resources and events for the calendar. This is a vital service; it helps to make
our community stronger and improves the quality of life for individual members. Empower your community. Send information to us at ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Send ads for the June issue (covering June, July, and August) by May 15 to
Christine at ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
Send items for the monthly SVE e-mail events schedule by the 25th of
each month to David at lanedj@jmu.edu
We’re on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/60282410939/
Volume 21, Issue 1, March 2018
Page 11
"Out in the Boondocks"
LGBTQ Valley Meet-up Group
If you're a member of the LGBTQ
community living in the boondocks
in or around the Shenandoah Valley,
come meet up with us.
This is a informal group where members get together or in smaller groups
for meals, hiking movies, live performances, kayaking, and other events.
Support our Advertisers,
Empower your Community.
SVE thanks businesses
& organizations that
advertise in our
newsletter.
If you would like to be on the e-mail list
for events, send your name and e-mail
address to Claire Hollady at
clhollady@gmail.com
Contact VAN
Main Phone: (540) 432-3308
Testing:
(540) 432-3308
Español:
(540) 908-1889
NEW LOCATION:
963 Reservoir Street, Second Floor,
Harrisonburg
Website:
www.valleyaidsnetwork.org
EMPOWER YOUR
COMMUNITY!
We need your support to continue as a viable and evolving community
presence working on your behalf. The goals of SVE are:
to gather and communicate important community information;
to collaborate with allies and LGBTQ-friendly organizations;
to organize events within the greater Valley area for social and educational networking with LGBTQ people; and
to advocate for full LGBTQ equality, dignity, and inclusion in the Valley, state, and
national communities.
Level 1 Membership $15 per person (from July-July)
Your support helps with administrative costs through the year. Members receive:
An e-mailed version of the newsletter and advance information about SVE events
A vote for members of the SVE Board of Directors (MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS DUE
BY DECEMBER 1 TO VOTE FOR AND/OR SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS).
Level 1 Membership: Please include a check for $15 for each person and send this
form to: Shenandoah Valley Equality, P.O. Box 1023, Harrisonburg, VA 22803
Name #1
Name #2
Address #1:
Address #2:
E-mail #1:
[Check Box]
E-mail #2:
I/we verify that I am/we are at least 18 years of age.
Level 2 Membership— FREE
Level 2 members receive an e-mailed version of the newsletter and advance information about all SVE events. To join as a non-voting member, email your first and
last name and state that you are at least 18 years of age to
ShenandoahValleyEquality@gmail.com
What is SVE’s
“Conversation & Cuisine”?
Once a month, Shenandoah Valley Equality
members (and friends) are invited to meet at
a local restaurant in the Valley to share a
meal together. Join SVE (see page 15 for
details) to receive information about C&C
events by e-mail.
The Virginia Anti-Violence Project
works to address and end violence,
with a specific focus on LGBTQ
communities across Virginia.
Call our LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline:
1.866.356.6998 Monday-Friday 8am-8pm
Quotable:
“If you wish to heal your
sadness or anger, seek to heal
the sadness or anger of others. They are looking to you
for guidance, help, courage,
strength, understanding, and
for assurance. Most of all,
they are looking to you
for love.”
—Ana Castillo—
Need Support?
Trevor Crisis Intervention Line
(LGBT+): www.thetrevorproject.org
1-866-488-7386 (available 24/7)
Trans Lifeline:
www.translifeline.org
1-877-565-8860 (staffed by trans*
people for trans* people in crisis)
I'm alive support chat:
www.imalive.org
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741
National Suicide Hotline:
1-800-273-8255
May 25-28
Held at Camp Out, a secluded natural getaway for women,
located in Kents Store. Music, dancing, a 5k run, bonfires and
more. Camping, cabin and RV spaces sell out early.
2018 MUSIC LINEUP
Jamie Anderson • Crys Matthews • Mama's Black Sheep •
Christine Havrilla • Someone's Sister • Kristen Ford •
Sharon Katz & the Peace Train • Bele Bele Rhythm Collective •
Wicked Jezabel • Sister Funk • Alma Hesson
Indigie Femme • Christy Snow • One Third Wish • SONiA disappear fear
See website for information about tickets, map,
worker registration & vendor registration
Group campsites are available for groups of 8 or more. Contact us via email or
send in all tickets at the same time to reserve yours.
Tent Rentals: Set up and take down provided by CampOut Staff. Sleeps up to 4
for $100 and includes 2 chairs at the site. Request a tent on the ticket order
form at
http://www.campoutva.com/music-festival.html
Other items available for rent (applies to tent rental campers only):
Hammock - $15 • Ice Chest - $5
The 2018 SVE Board of Directors
Eleanor Baker
Aaron Hagmaier
David Lane
Grayson Sless
Jackie Walker
Thank you for supporting us!
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Shenandoah Valley Pride, 2-8pm
Courthouse Square
Harrisonburg, VA
Volunteers & Sponsors Needed
ShenandoahValleyPride@gmail.com
www.ShenandoahValleyPride.org
Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Pride Alliance