Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 21:01:26 -0400 From: Jim Subject: FAMILY GARDEN, FAMILY DANCE & FAMILY MARCH Family Garden and other Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered FAMILY ACTIVITIES At the Millenium March on Washington DC FAMILY GARDEN, FAMILY DANCE & FAMILY MARCH!!! FAMILY GARDEN April 30th 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sponsored by GAY.COM Coordinated by Family Pride Coalition COLAGE, PFLAG and MMOW. This child- friendly Family Garden will be contained in a special section of Washington, DC's National Mall (at 7th & Madison). Families of all ages are invited. The garden will have space for picnics and play, as well as toys for toddlers, crafts for children, team building for adolescents and a special teen area. Music, entertainment, refreshments, and an all inclusive art projects. Diaper changing stations, family first aid, and a breast-feeding area will also be available. This garden will be FREE and will be located near, but not in, the festival sight. For more info, contact Family Pride (619) 296-0199 or program@familypride.org. Volunteers also needed! The Family Garden is a complete family friendly interactive celebration. It is not a baby sitting service and child-care will not be provided. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering for this wonderful event. Volunteer opportunities are available in several different areas (check-in, games, arts, safety, resources, etc). We need volunteers for many different shifts in 2 hour blocks. FAMILY DANCE April 29th 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Location: The Doyle Hotel, near Dupont Circle. Enjoy an intergenerational LGBT family dance. Coordinated by Family Pride Coalition and COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere). Relax with your children,and enjoy an opportunity for anyone to dance with anyone. Rally together for the Family Garden the following day. Tickets available at the door (sliding scale, $10 to $20 a family or $5 per person) Contact Family Pride headquarters at (619) 296-0199 or program@familypride.org. FAMILY MARCH April 30th 8:00 AM Gather at 8:30 AM the Washington Monument. Step off at 9:00 AM. March with a rainbow of families around the Mall to the site of the Family Garden. Bring water, strollers, and colorful signs that say FAMILY PRIDE. Of Note: Other Family Activities During the MMOW Week Wednesday April 26 through Sunday April 30 Various Times PFLAG National Conference and activities For more info contact PFLAG (202) 683-4200 Friday April 28th 9AM to 4PM LOBBY DAY Lobby training & visits for LGBT families For more info contact Robin Kane, Family Pride Director of Advocacy (202) 332-0082 Friday April 28th 3PM to 6PM FAMILY RECEPTION Rainbow Families & COLAGE Llamas Bookstore. Handing out family info bags & maps. For more info contact COLAGE (415) 861-5437 Friday April 28th 7PM to 9PM TEENS & TWENTIES DINNER COLAGE sponsored For more info contact COLAGE (415) 861-5437 Friday April 28 9PM on TEENS & TWENTIES SOCIAL HOUR COLAGE sponsored For more info contact COLAGE (415) 861-5437 Saturday April 29th COLAGE WORKSHOPS And PFLAG conference involvement For more info contact COLAGE (415) 861-5437