Gay Marriage Watch: Gay Marriage Events List, Week of 8/23/09

Gay Marriage Watch Events List: We now publish updates daily, and a weekly recap of upcoming gay marriage events. For the posted stories during the week, just scroll down the blog or check the archives on the right. To subscribe to this blog, or if you have any thoughts about how we can make this feature better or easier to use or any updates on the issues covered here, let me know at info@purpleunions.com. You can also now find us on Facebook - just search for Gay Marriage Watch (you'll see our b/w wedding pic overlooking the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge in SF). We're also tweeting daily at http://www.twitter.com/gaymarriagewatc Enjoy the rest of the Watch! --Scott ---------------------------------------------- Upcoming Gay Marriage Events (in Country, State, City Order) Canada, Montreal: 9/4: Mark Nelson and Gage Kristopher's Out In Events presents Out in the Parks, the official 2009 LGBT Six Flags Tour, a benefit for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund. La Ronde, 6 PM-3 AM. More Info Ireland, Limerick: 9/13-9/20: Limerick Pride 2009. More Info UK, England, Manchester: 10/18: Gay wedding show. More Info UK, England, Brighton: 11/15: Gay wedding show. More Info UK, Wales, Cardiff: 10/4: Gay wedding show. More Info USA, CA, Bakersfield: 9/8: Join local Equality Teams and Courage Campaign staff for a dessert potluck and an intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and local Equality Teams. 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Berkeley: 9/6: The Alameda County Equality Team (ACE-T) is kicking off Party for Equality--its new fundraising party series--with a Labor Party in Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley. 1-4 PM. More Info USA, CA, Citrus Heights: 9/6: Join us in Citrus Heights for some door-to-door neighborhood canvassing. We'll talk to voters about same-sex marriage to enlighten and spread truth. Before the canvass, we'll train and feed you! 5-8 PM. More Info USA, CA, Clayton: 8/23: The Contra Costa County Equality Team will be meeting for the fourth time this Sunday! We are a small but growing team and would love to have new people join us! 3-5 PM. More Info USA, CA, Eureka: 9/18: Join Northern CA Field Manager Hope Wood and Central CA Field Organizer Anthony Ashe for a potluck and intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and for our local Equality Teams. 6:30-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Fullerton: 8/27: Join the Team Courage OC Equality Team, the Courage Campaign Equality Program staff & Courage Campaign Founder Rick Jacobs for an evening dessert potluck and intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and local Equality Teams. 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Garden Grove: 8/27: Rick Jacobs, Founder and Chair of the Courage Campaign, will be coming to Orange County to talk to us about the elements of a successful marriage equality campaign. We will be discussing general strategy and specific first steps along the path to marriage equality. Please join us and tell your friends! 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Hayward: 9/17: Tabling in Hayward for Marriage Equality! Alameda County. :530-8:30 PM. More Info USA, CA, Irvine: 9/12: The IUCC Advocates for Peace and Justice Ministry along with Americans United for the Separation of Church and State-Orange County and the Orange County Equality Coalition will be sponsoring a showing of the award winning documentary "Scout's Honor." 6/8 PM. More Info USA, CA, Los Angeles: Every Monday: LA Equal Roots Meeting. More Info USA, CA, Los Angeles: Every Tuesday: Love Honor Cherish Meeting. More Info USA, CA, Los Angeles: 9/9: Join RENWL and the Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Silver Lake, Venice and Westside Equality Teams and Courage Campaign staff for a dessert potluck and an intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and local Equality Teams. 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Los Angeles: Every Wednesday: Equality Network meeting. 7-9:30 PM. More Info (see Upcoming Events scroll in sidebar) USA, CA, Los Angeles: 9/12-9/13: OUT West Coalition Boot Camp: learn the inner workings of running an effective campaign and how to ultimately repeal proposition 8. More Info USA, CA, Los Angeles: 10/11: Los Angeles Equality March and Rally in Solidarity with the National Equality March. 12-3 PM. More Info USA, CA, Merced: 8/26: Equality Team at UC Merced Kickoff event with the cast of the MTV Real World (Equality Team Event). Come to UC Merced and listen to JD, Katelyn and Ruthie speak about GLBTQI issues. 7-10 PM. More Info USA, CA, Modesto: 9/10: Join local Equality Teams and Courage Campaign staff for a dessert potluck and an intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and local Equality Teams. 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Mountainview: 8/29: Canvassing in Mountain View/Sunnyvale with the Santa Clara Equality Team (Equality Team Event). 2-7 PM. More Info USA, CA, Oakland: 8/28: Join the Alameda, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Sonoma, and Solano County Equality Teams, Northern CA Field Manager Hope Wood and Courage Campaign Founder Rick Jacobs for a potluck and intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and for our local Equality Teams. 6:30-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Oakland: 8/29: Join Us at Sistah's Steppin in Pride! (Equality Team Event). The celebration honors the rich history and remarkable presence of the East Bay’s diverse lesbian, queer, and bisexual women’s community. 11 PM-5 AM. More Info USA, CA, Pacifica: 8/25: LGBT Community & Straight Allies “Next Steps” Working Meeting. 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Palm Springs: 10/17: Palm Springs Equality Awards More Info USA, CA, Palm Springs: 11/7-11/8: Palm Springs Pride More Info USA, CA, Sacramento: 9/10: Equality California in partnership with Sweet invite you to an exclusive event featuring Suzanne Westenhoefer followed by Sacramento Monarchs basketball. 5:30 PM. More Info USA, CA, Sacramento: 9/16: Join the Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, and Solano County Equality Teams, Volunteer Organizer Courtney Shelley, Northern CA Field Manager Hope Wood and Courage Campaign Chief Operating Officer Sarah Callahan for a potluck and intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and for our local Equality Teams. 6:30-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Sacramento: 11/7: Camp Courage Sacramento - Camp Courage is an intensive 2-day training program that teaches principles of community organizing; Camp Courage intends to train those working to restore marriage equality in California. More Info USA, CA, Salinas: 9/14: Join local Equality Teams and Courage Campaign staff for a dessert potluck and an intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and local Equality Teams. 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, San Bernardino: 9/18: Join the High Desert and Inland Empire Equality Teams, the Courage Campaign Equality Program staff & Courage Campaign Founder Rick Jacobs for a dessert potluck and intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and local Equality Teams. 6:30-8:30 PM. More Info USA, CA, San Diego: 11/14: 2009 San Diego Equality Awards. More Info USA, CA, San Francisco: 8/29: organizations and individuals from around California will be meeting in San Francisco, at the San Francisco State University Conference Center, to complete a few goals in relation to the signature gathering campaign to repeal Proposition 8. 9:30 AM-6 PM. More Info USA, CA, San Francisco: 10/11/09: 6th Annual Coast to Coast Bridge Walk: Meet at 9:30am at Crissy Field and together we will march the span of the Golden Gate Bridge.  This is a great event for kids, dogs, grandparents and the whole family.  We will have speakers and cake to toast our efforts thus far and a short conference call with the National March happening simultaneously in D.C. More Info USA, CA, San Luis Obispo: 9/15: Join loca Equality Teams, the Courage Campaign Equality Program staff & Courage Campaign Founder Rick Jacobs for a dessert potluck and intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and local Equality Teams. 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Santa Clara: 9/4: Join the Santa Clara County Equality Team, Northern CA Field Manager Hope Wood and Courage Campaign Founder Rick Jacobs for a potluck and intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and for our local Equality Teams. 6:30-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Sonoma: 10/10: Geoff Kors will discuss strategy and next steps in the fight for equality in California. Enjoy wine and appetizers. 3-5 PM. More Info USA, CA, Stockton: 9/11: Join local Equality Teams and Courage Campaign staff for a dessert potluck and an intimate discussion about the Courage Campaign's vision for the next campaign and local Equality Teams. 7-9 PM. More Info USA, CA, Valencia: 9/25: Mark Nelson and Gage Kristopher's Out In Events presents Out in the Parks, the official 2009 LGBT Six Flags Tour, a benefit for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund. Six Flags Great Adventure, 6 PM-Midnight. More Info USA, CA, Vallejo: 9/11: Mark Nelson and Gage Kristopher's Out In Events presents Out in the Parks, the official 2009 LGBT Six Flags Tour, a benefit for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 5 PM-11 AM. More Info USA, CA, Valley Village: 9/12: Dialing for Marriage Equality in Maine. 11 AM-2 PM. More Info USA, CA, Victorville: 8/29: A Night of Courage (Houseparty). This is a social event that will provide a unique opportunity for community members to meet like-minded individuals. Bring awareness to the Courage Campaign and Marriage Equality. Bring your energy, interest, and a desire to broaden your awareness of marriage equality. 8-10 PM. More Info USA, CA, Visalia: 9/2: Time for another phone bank! Always exciting! See everyone there. 5-7 PM. More Info USA, CA, West Hollywood: 9/27: Put on by Love Honor Cherish, the activist group seeking to regain marriage rights for homosexuals in California on the 2010 ballot, Something Old, Something New will sell both new and old furniture, clothing, antiques, collectibles, electronics, books, art, media, and household items in West Hollywood Park. More Info USA, DC: 10/10: On October 10-11, 2009, we will gather in Washington, D.C. from all across America to let our elected leaders know that now is the time for full equal rights for LGBT people. This is simply a major national strategy to kick start our national grassroots Equality Across America campaign. More Info USA, DC: 10/11: 6th Annual Coast to Coast Bridge Walk: Marriage Equality New York is moving their annual Wedding March, traditionally across the Brooklyn Bridge, to Washington D.C. this year to participate in the Equality Across America rally for LGBT rights. More Info USA, MD, Bowie: 8/28: Mark Nelson and Gage Kristopher's Out In Events presents Out in the Parks, the official 2009 LGBT Six Flags Tour, a benefit for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund. Six Flags America, 5-11 PM. More Info USA, ME, Portsmouth: 10/18: Over 30 select wedding professionals will participate as exhibitors, each one screened to be LGBT-friendly. Travel planners, Gift Companies and Home & Family-Planning Resources also will be represented. Other highlights will include Music, Interactive Presentations, Samples & Fabulous Fun! 12:30-3:30 PM. More Info USA, NJ, Jackson: 9/18: Mark Nelson and Gage Kristopher's Out In Events presents Out in the Parks, the official 2009 LGBT Six Flags Tour, a benefit for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund. Six Flags Great Adventure, 6 PM-Midnight. More Info USA, NY, Brooklyn: 9/9: Family Law Day, In Conjunction with Lavender Law 2009, Brooklyn, NY, Co-sponsored by the National Lesbian & Gay Law Association and the National Family Law Advisory Council of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. More Info USA, VT, Montpelier & Burlington: 9/1: The Westboro Baptist Church of Kansas is known for its ugly language at demonstrations. The group is coming to several spots in Montpelier and Burlington September 1st, bashing Vermont for legalizing same-sex marriage. Counterprotests are being planned at both locations. More Info ----------------------------------------------- fini