Community Happenings

Ties Like Me Business Expo
The Ties Like Me Expo will be held Wednesday September 15th at the Reserve in Big Rock Chop House in Birmingham. The doors will open to the public at 5:00pm and the event will run until 8:00pm. Folks setting up tables should arrive at 4:00pm. Please email if you need electricity so coordinators can make sure your booth is near an outlet. Snacks and Hors de oeuvers and a cash bar avaialable.

Please tell your friends and associates so we can make this the best Expo yet!!

Any questions email Robert at rlalicki@fpfc.net

Telling Our Stories for Change - Wednesday, September 15, from 10:00am-4:00pm
LGBT Individuals with Disabilities Who Have Survived Abuse

• Learn about the different forms of abuse: sexual, financial, emotional, physical, caregiver, domestic, partner, etc.
• Through art and story-telling, express the impact that abuse has had on our lives as LBGT survivors with disabilities
• Discuss barriers we encountered as we tried to receive help and services and identify ways to improve services for LBGT survivors with disabilities
• Discuss how we can use our stories to impact change

Scholarships are available for participants who may need assistance with travel costs.  Coffee, breakfast, and networking from 9-10 a.m.  Cost is free to attend.  More information or to RSVP

Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes 2010 Conference
MIAAHC began hosting MI Response to Hate in September of 2007 to provide a community-based, unified response to hate crimes and bias incidents.  This annual statewide conference brings together individuals from law enforcement, civil rights and ani-violence organizations, victim service agencies, and educational institutions to gain knowledge about current national trends, innovative response strategies, and best practices for working with victims of bias incidents.  The conference themes have always focused on creating a network of statewide resources for community response systems to create successful prevention programs.
Takes place on Thursday, September 16 at the Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center, 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI  48917.  Visit www.miaahc.com for more information.

Transitions
This is a brand new space for those who find typical gender boxes too restrictive.  Come and hang out, make friends, and get info about various trans topics.  Group takes place at Wentworth & Associates, PC, 11111 Hall Rd., Suite 302, in Utica on Thursdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  For more information call 586-838-0825.

GLBT-Welcoming Worship Services
Offered on First Sundays of the month at Nardin Park United Methodist Church (29887 W. 11 Mile in Farminton Hills).  Each month features refreshments at 6:00pm and worship at 6:30pm  This intentional outreach to the GLBT community offers different speakers, communion and special music, but always an affirming message relevant to our needs.