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JANUARY 2012

Lez Talk
Every Wednesday night!
8:30 pm
New talk show in the Capital City, Des Moines, IA. This show is hosted by Lezzies and made for ALL people. They air at the DMSC Wednesdays 9pm! Talk about must see TV! For more information, visit the Lez Talk Facebook page.

The Des Moines Diversity Chorus Welcomes New Singers
Every Monday night!
7:00 - 8:30 pm
If you enjoy singing choral music, the Des Moines Diversity Chorus would love to have you join us - no audition is necessary. We rehearse on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 at Westminster Presbyterian Church on the corner of Beaver and Franklin. Our first rehearsal for our spring concert on May 7th is Monday, February 6th and you are welcome to come try us out. The theme for this spring is "From South of the Border". For more information, visit our website at www.desmoinesdiversitychorus.org or call Julie Murphy at 255-3576.

Zach Wahls to speak in Mason City
4 pm, Thursday, February 2
Zach Wahls, whose 2011 speech before the Iowa House Judiciary Committee about growing up with two moms made national news, will speak in Mason City on Thursday. Zach will speak on marriage equality from 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 200 at the Beem Center on the North Iowa Area Community College campus. The event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Mason City High School Gay Straight Alliance.

One Iowa Legislative Reception
6:00 pm, Monday, February 6
Please join us for One Iowa's 2012 Legislative Reception on February 6, 2012, featuring Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
RSVP for One Iowa Legislative Reception by clicking here: http://bit.ly/LegisReception2012.
The event will be held at the Historic Northwestern Hotel, 321 East Walnut Street in Des Moines, from 6:00-8:00 p.m, and is a chance to meet with our House and Senate leaders at the beginning of the legislative session. Tickets for the event are $50.
We are hosting this event because of the generous support of our One Iowa champions of equality. Please consider becoming a sponsor of the 2012 Legislative Reception at a higher level:
$500.00 Patron
$250.00 Champion
$100.00 Supporter
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more information, please contact Matt Skuya at matt@oneiowa.org or 515.288.4019 x203.

One Iowa Lobby Day
11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday, February 7
With the start of Iowa's legislative session, we have our work cut out for us. To have the impact we need, we aim to have over 100 pro-equality Iowans at the Capitol on February 7. We will be meeting in the One Iowa office (419 SW 8th Street, Des Moines) for a thorough Lobby Day training and lunch.
Anti-equality forces and opposition groups continue their efforts to overturn the Iowa Supreme Court ruling extending the freedom to marry to gay and lesbian couples. The Family Leader is already planning its annual marriage rally opposing equality for loving, committed gay and lesbian couples. We must come together and show our legislators that we stand for the freedom to marry.
We'll begin the day at 11 a.m. with a training and a lunch ($10 suggested donation) at the One Iowa office. After lunch, we will head to the Capitol (shuttle vehicles will be available from office to Capitol building) and talk to our legislators about the importance of freedom for all Iowans.
RSVP appreciated: bit.ly/LobbyDay2012

Loving Faith & Freedom Reception
5:30 - 7:30 pm, Tuesday, February 7
Hosted at the home of Roxanne & James Conlin, 2900 Southern Hills Circle, Des Moines. Suggested minimum donation $50 per person to attend. Increase your commitment to “Protect Faith & Freedom” and support the legislative advocacy work of the Action Fund by becoming a reception host. All hosts will be acknowledged during the reception.
Host Levels: Champion: $2500; Protector: $1000; Patron: $500; Guardian: $250. Reservations are requested by Friday, February 3. and may be made by email or phone. Call 515.279.8715 or email actionfund@interfaithallianceiowa.org to RSVP, or click here for more details.

Out Networking
5:30 pm, Wednesday, February 8
Please join Out Networking on February 8th! This event is hosted at the Kirkwood Lounge The location of The Des Moines Social Club -400 Walnut Street , Des Moines .
Out Networking is a social, business, and philanthropic networking organization for anyone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, questioning or supportive. The group presents year-round events focused on business, culture, and community.
This group meets every second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM at the Des Moines Social Club ( 400 Walnut Street , Des Moines).
Here’s our standard Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00 PM: Open Networking and cocktails.
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Formal Introductions and Updates.
6:30 - 7:00 PM: Open Networking and cocktails.
Please make sure to bring your Business Cards and Marketing Material!!
RSVP at outnetia@yahoo.com.
If you are interested in more information or to get involved please email Anthony Marinaro at outnetia@yahoo.com.

Love Responsibly Silent Auction
6:30 pm, Thursday, February 9
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UUF) in Ames is excited to invite you to the Love Responsibly Silent Auction on Thursday, February 9. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Living with HIV program of Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA).
Since 2000, MICA's Living with HIV program has provided a crucial service to men, women, and children in central Iowa affected by HIV/AIDS. Case managers advocate on behalf of clients to obtain life-saving medical care and prescription drug coverage. Clients are quickly linked to essential mental health and substance abuse services, as well as food pantries, clothing closets, and subsidized housing programs. In addition, MICA offers a support group, which encourages clients to be proactive with their health issues.
Proceeds from this auction will help to offset a $2,500 budget shortfall and will replenish the Living with HIV's Program Assistance Fund, which is used to help clients cover expenses such as rent, utilities, car maintenance, or the gas required to drive to doctor's appointments.
Click here for PDF flier of event.

LGBT Family Tax Clinic with Jason Dinesen in Des Moines
Saturday, February 11, 10 am - 12 pm
Location: One Iowa office, 419 SW 8th Street, Des Moines.
One Iowa wants to provide an opportunity for LGBT people and their spouses/families to learn more about the complicated tax issues facing the LGBT community.
Taxes can be difficult even under the simplest circumstance. One Iowa and Enrolled Agent Jason Dinesen invite you to join us for a tax clinic to talk about the complicated issues facing LGBT people and their families when filing for taxes.
Last year’s tax clinic here in Des Moines hosted by Jason Dinesen was such a success that One Iowa has launched a 2012 schedule with clinics across the state. Join us in the months leading up to the April 15 filing deadline to learn about the tax issues facing LGBT people and their spouses and families. To RSVP, please contact Molly Tafoya 515.288.4019 x207 or email: molly@oneiowa.org.

Emma's Revolution, CD Release & Legal Wedding Anniversary Concert
7:30 pm, Saturday, February 11
Don't miss the next thought-provoking, soul-lifting, heart-rousing concert in the Progressive Voices Concert Series! Located at First Unitarian Church of Des Moines, 1800 Bell Avenue, Des Moines. Tickets are $15 advance/$20 at door. Advance tickets available online at www.brownpapertickets.com. For additional information contact concerts@ucdsm.org. This will be Emma's Revolution's 1st anniversary concert at First Unitarian Church of Des Moines and, adding to their ten years of out-law marriage, the first anniversary of their legal wedding in Iowa! More information and links can be found at www.ucdsm.org/concerts.

MARCH 2012

LGBT Family Tax Clinic with Jason Dinesen in Iowa City
Saturday, March 3, 10 am - 12 pm
Location: Iowa City Public Library, 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, in Meeting Room A.
One Iowa wants to provide an opportunity for LGBT people and their spouses/families to learn more about the complicated tax issues facing the LGBT community.
Taxes can be difficult even under the simplest circumstance. One Iowa and Enrolled Agent Jason Dinesen invite you to join us for a tax clinic to talk about the complicated issues facing LGBT people and their families when filing for taxes.
Last year’s tax clinic here in Des Moines hosted by Jason Dinesen was such a success that One Iowa has launched a 2012 schedule with clinics across the state. Join us in the months leading up to the April 15 filing deadline to learn about the tax issues facing LGBT people and their spouses and families. To RSVP, please contact Molly Tafoya 515.288.4019 x207 or email: molly@oneiowa.org.

7th Annual Iowa Governors' Conference on LGBTQ Youth
7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday, March 8
Iowa Safe Schools will be hosting the 7th Annual Iowa Governors Conference on LGBTQ Youth at Drake University's Olmsted Center. This important event brings together over 500 Iowa educators, high school students, faith leaders, business leaders, college students, mental health providers, and youth-serving professionals from across the state. The mission of the Annual Iowa Governors Conference on LGBTQ Youth is to a) engage and educate students, educators, parents, community leaders, youth-serving professionals, policy makers, and others concerned about issues relevant to the LGBTQ community, and b) encourage networking and activism to inspire our communities to promote diversity, equality, and social justice.
The theme this year is SpeakOUT and focuses on what straight allies can do to help Iowa's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Registration is only $30 for Early Adult and $10 for students. You can register by going here: http://iowasafeschools.org/content/view/13/82/. Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, and access to all sessions. Register soon since the Conference nearly sold out last year!
The Conference schedule is available here: http://iowasafeschools.org/content/view/15/84/.
The keynote speaker for the 2012 Conference is Jai Rodriguez. Workshop topics this year include LGBTQ victims during the Holocaust, suicide prevention, bullying, countering anti-LGBT messages, substance abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence prevention. A special Education Track has been created to help students in teacher prep programs or current educators who want to brush up on some information. Both adults and students will find information relevant to their work.

LGBT Family Tax Clinic with Jason Dinesen in Des Moines
Saturday, March 24, 10 am - 12 pm
Location: One Iowa office, 419 SW 8th Street, Des Moines.
One Iowa wants to provide an opportunity for LGBT people and their spouses/families to learn more about the complicated tax issues facing the LGBT community.
Taxes can be difficult even under the simplest circumstance. One Iowa and Enrolled Agent Jason Dinesen invite you to join us for a tax clinic to talk about the complicated issues facing LGBT people and their families when filing for taxes.
Last year’s tax clinic here in Des Moines hosted by Jason Dinesen was such a success that One Iowa has launched a 2012 schedule with clinics across the state. Join us in the months leading up to the April 15 filing deadline to learn about the tax issues facing LGBT people and their spouses and families. To RSVP, please contact Molly Tafoya 515.288.4019 x207 or email: molly@oneiowa.org.

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