Upcoming events:

*** Please note:  CANCELLED due to scheduling conflicts and Final Exams for students.
Good luck in your Finals and have a great summer!!  We will see you again in the Fall
when school resumes.  
OrangePride Youth Group:  
Orange County Youth Bureau, 18 Seward Avenue # 102, Middletown NY
Welcome back OrangePride’s Youth Group for LGBTQ Teens and their Friends!
SEE YOU IN THE FALL!!
For more information contact:  Moriah 845-856-7272 or Donna 845-800-4818

***Friday June 26th:  7:30-9:30pm  OrangePride Transgender Support Group
Grace Episcopal Church, 58 North Street, Middletown NY.
This is a support/outreach group for Transgendered people and their families.
Group Moderator:  Kathleen OBrien MSW
Contact Number:  845-342-4555 (or e-mail Moriah at
emb@citlink.net.)

***Saturday June 20th - Sunday June 28th - NYC Pride:

The Rally
42nd St. & 6th Ave. @ Bryant Park
Saturday, June 20th, 2009, 2:00 – 6:00 PM

Rapture on the River (A Women's Dance)
Pier 54, 13th St. @ Hudson River Park
Saturday, June 27th, 2009, 6:00 – 11:00 PM

The March
5th Avenue & 52nd St. to Christopher & Greenwich St.
Sunday, June 28th, 2009, Noon – End
Float & Vehicle Registration Fees for Pride 2009

Pridefest
Hudson St. between Abingdon Sq. & West 14th St.
Sunday, June 28th, 2009, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Dance on the Pier
Pier 54, 13th St. @ Hudson River Park
Sunday, June 28th, 2009, 4:00 – 10:30 PM, Fireworks

Official Non-HOP Pride Events - Click Here for More Information

***Saturday July 18th:  11:00am-5:00pm Orange County Rainbow Events in
conjunction with OrangePride present
The LGBTQ Picnic / BBQ of 2009
at Algonquin Park, Powder Mill Road, Newburgh NY.
Pavilion is reserved for eating, dancing & live entertainment with OrangePride's DJ
Sweet.  Bring your own lounge chairs or blanket.  Hamburgers, hotdogs, soda, ice,
salads etc. provided.  Playground available for children.  Baseball, volleyball and
badminton for adults.  Bring your own equipment to play.  Fishing, too!!
Donations: $15.00 per person, children 12 and under FREE.
Reservations preferred (need head count for food). Please
RSVP as soon as possible.  
For more information contact Terry Harrelson @ 845-978-3850
We look forward to seeing you and your families there!
Welcome to OrangePride.org

Community Meetings and many other events are held at:
Grace Episcopal Church in Middletown, NY (Click here for directions)


Do you know of an event that would
be of interest to others?
Send us the
details and we'll list it for all to see.  


The next Community Meeting will be held
Sunday August 30th: 1pm-3pm*
*June meeting cancelled due to NYC Pride
*LGBTQ Picnic / BBQ of 2009 will be held in lieu of July meeting

at Grace Episcopal Church
58 North Street, Middletown NY
See you there!


THE RAINBOW BRUNCH
Every Sunday 10am-2pm
The Cauldron Restaurant
631 Route 17K
Montgomery, NY
ALL LESBIAN MEET AND GREET WEEKLY BRUNCH
Womens Brunch draws singles and couples regularly from Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Columbia
Counties. All ages welcome. We socialize, network, share information and enjoy each other's company.
Come join us! Your table is waiting!
FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL TERRY:  845-978-3850
OrangePride Youth Group
OrangePride Transgender Support Group
Research Project (University of Virginia) to Study Families Headed by Gay Fathers
Are you a gay dad?  Would you be willing to answer some confidential questions about your life and about your family?  
The purpose of this study is to examine the many ways families headed by gay fathers have been created, explore how
families function, and learn about the relationship between partners.  
If you and/or your partner are interested in participating or would like further information
please contact Samantha L. Tornello (Principal Investigator) via email:  
GayDadsStudy@gmail.com.
Click Here for the Remainder of the Posting
JOIN US:
Saturday July 18th: 11:00am-5:00pm at The LGBTQ Picnic / BBQ of 2009
presented by Orange County Rainbow Events in conjunction with OrangePride