PFLAG Group (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Support Meetings held on the. 4th Thursday of each month, 7 pm at Central United Methodist Church, 2108 Collingwood Blvd. (inside Collingwood Presbyterian Church) More info at www.PFLAGToledo.org
Rainbow Families Support Group Same-sex families with kids are invited to join Rainbow Families Support and Playgroup. Monthly meetings and get-togethers for kids and their families are planned. A networking list is also being created for parents and families. Even if you cannot come to gatherings, contact Rainbow Families so you can become part of the citywide networking list. The founders are parents of 4-year-old twins and want to connect with as many same-sex families as possible in the Toledo area. Email JoAnn joannhalbig@hotmail.com or call 419-478-7272.
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Toledo Domestic Partner Declaration For Toledo Domestic Partner Declaration forms, go to www.equalitytoledo.org. These must be notarized and taken to the Clerk of Council's office or mailed in with a $25 check or cash.
One Government Center
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Suite 2120
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Office hours are M-F 8:00 a.m - 4:45 p.m.
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Ohio Changes Driver's License Gender Marker Policy Effective Monday, September 14, 2009, transgender Ohioans can change the gender marker on their driver's license without having full sex reassignment surgery. The Ohio Department of Public Safety plans to update its online access to the new form. Until then the Department asks interested parties to contact them at 1-614-752-7500 for more information. This policy change is the direct result of grassroots activism with support from statewide organizations including Equality Ohio, TransOhio and TransFamily.
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Resource Updates:
Elder Care Support Group Forming Many LGBT persons find themselves caregivers for elder parents, other relatives, or a partner. A new local support group is forming to help such LGBT folks cope with the day-to-day stress this can cause. If you are interested to such a support group meeting once a month over coffee give Adela a call at 419-206-7218.
New Location for People Called Women Toledo’s feminist bookstore, has a new location as of April 13, 2010 at 6060 Renaissance Place, corner of Holland-Sylvania Road and Renaissance Place next to Hungry I restaurant.
Local Transgender Support Group The new Toledo Transgender Support Group meets at The Village Church, 3992 Monroe Street, located at the corner of West Central Avenue & Monroe Street in Toledo. The initial meetings will be peer led. The support group is open to everybody - FtM, MtF, Cross Dressers, Gender Queer, Intersexed, etc. Initial meetings will be facilitated by TransOhio board members. Drop-ins are welcomed. Email TransOhio at TransOhio@gmail.com if you have questions, additional information at www.transohio.org or call 614-441-8167. The new group is a collaboration between TransOhio, Equality Toledo and The Village Church.
New Location For ARC Ohio (AIDS Resource Center of Ohio) 3450 W. Central Ave., Suite 210, Toledo, 43606 419-241-9444 or 1-800-252-0827, M-F, 9am to 5pm
Lobby Day, May 16
Lobby Day, the annual legislative outreach organized by Equality Ohio, will be held on Wednesday, May 16 in Columbus. For more information go to www.equalityohio.org
Toledo Employee Benefits Hearing, May 30
Toledo City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal by Toledo Mayor Bell to extend health care and other benefits to domestic partners of city employees at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 30.
BG Lavender Women Picnic In The Park, May 31
On Thursday, May 31st BG Lavender Women will hold a picnic in the Park. Grills will be started about 5:30 pm. Shelter reserved until dusk. Where: Bowling Green City Park off Conneaut St. in the Stone Shelter house at the back of the park. There are tables in the shelter house and two grills outside. Rain or shine.
What to bring: A dish to share: appetizers, munchies, salads, desserts, or your favorite dish. Your own items to grill (charcoal and utensils provided). Your own beverages (no alcohol, in the park please.)
Items Provided: Plates, napkins, cups, tablecloths, aluminum foil, and eating utensils.
Who: Women, friends, partners, and families. Feel free to bring your children. No RSVP needed, just show up for some food, FUN, and socializing!!
If you have questions, contact Pam B. at 419.410.4310 or e-mail: pbechtel2@woh.rr.com or pbechte@bgsu.edu
BG Lavender Women is a social group in Northwest Ohio for lesbian and bisexual women. We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:30 am at Grounds for Thought Coffee shop, located at 174 South Main Street, in downtown Bowling Green (parking is available in both the front and the rear). We are usually at the large table in the back. We also sponsor a variety of other social events, details of which are always posted to the e-mail list. For further information, contact: bglavenderwomen@gmail.com
Toledo March, June 1
Toledo LGBTQ Community Services Online will hold a march on Friday, June 1 at noon at One Government Center. For more information visit "Toledo LGBTQ Community Services Online" on Facebook.
Old West End Festival, June 2 and 3
EqualityToledo will march in The King Wamba Parade on Saturday and have an information table at 2015 Parkwood. Equality Ohio and RAY will also be there. Join in!
EqualityToledo Brunch, June 24
Equality Toledo will hold a fundraiser brunch on Sunday, June 24 with two seating times, 11:00 am or 12:30 pm. The cost is $20.00 and location is Pam’s Corner, Ltd at 116 10th Street (between Monroe and Jefferson) in Downtown Toledo.
Toledo Pride Parade and Toledo Pride, August 11
Toledo Pride Parade at noon, followed by Toledo Pride at Promenade Park from 1 pm to 12 am on Saturday, August 11. For more information visit www.toledopride.com
