Author Archives: Arthur Endsley

Mysterious, Marvelous Monday

Mysterious, Marvelous Monday is the metamorphosis of Wild Wednesday. Come join us each Monday if you are age 13-18 Are you interested in hanging out with other kind and supportive people? Are you interested in free food? Are you interested … Continue reading

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Summer Fund-Raising Events at JTCC

We provide safe space for LGBTQ groups, we work for equality, and we sponsor major community events such as Pride Picnic and Outfest. This month we are fundraising to help pay the bills! Saturday, May 12, 9:00 AM – 2:00 … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events at JTCC

This Sunday (March 25) is the next meeting of the OutFest Planning Group. We need more help for all functions! Please join us at 2:00pm in the Jim Toy Community Center. The Jim Toy Community Center needs help preparing a … Continue reading

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OutFest 2012 organizing this Sunday

This Sunday, March 11, at 2pm, we will hold our next organizing meeting for 2012 OutFest. We plan to begin forming committees, and we need your help! Skills from publicity to hospitality to clean-up (and everything in between) are needed. … Continue reading

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OutFest 2012 Planning Meeting This Sunday

If you are interested in helping to plan and organize this year’s OutFest, please join us THIS SUNDAY, JAN 29, at 2:00pm at the Jim Toy Center. Snacks on hand. We will first describe the overall shape of the event, … Continue reading

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We’re going to Lansing! Part II

Here’s some more information on the protest in Lansing this Wednesday, January 18 at 12 PM noon on the Capitol Steps in Lansing. Travel and Parking Here is a map of public parking in downtown Lansing. If you need a … Continue reading

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We are going to Lansing!

Let your voice be heard! Join LGBTQ folks and Allies from around the state to protest the Michigan Legislature’s ongoing attacks on our families. Continue to check JimToyCenter.org for updates in the coming days. Converge on the Capitol Building Wednesday, … Continue reading

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Take a Holiday Stroll through Braun Court!

TWIN HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS: THURSDAY, Dec 15! Help us celebrate a successful year with a pair of Holiday Celebrations in Braun Court on Thursday, Dec 15! 7-10 pm. “VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS”: A HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION We’ll mingle and munch … Continue reading

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Message from Equality Michigan concerning SB 137 (“Matt’s Safe Schools Act”)

As you know, the Michigan Senate just passed a weak anti-bullying bill along party lines that actually condones bullying based on “moral convictions.” Senate Republicans have effectively created a license to bully instead of taking action to keep our kids … Continue reading

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Upcoming events in response to HB 4770, HB 4771 and other pending bills

Two events sponsored by U of M School of Social Work coming up: Discuss HB 4770, HB 4771, and other impending anti-equality bills Tuesday, November 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in Room B800 in lower level of School of … Continue reading

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