Category Archives: Events

Meeting to discuss legislature’s action against domestic partner benefits

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Arthur Endsley

Greetings! The Public Policy Committee at the Jim Toy Community Center will be holding a meeting to discuss local response to the recent spate of discriminatory legislation being introduced in the Michigan House. Please join us on Wednesday, October 19th, … Continue reading →

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OutFest 2011! — Sat. Sept. 17, 2011, 6p-Midnight

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Jim Toy Community Center

The Jim Toy Community Center, in cooperation with the \aut\ BAR and Trillium Real Estate, proudly invites all members of the community to OutFest 2011: A National Coming Out Day celebration on Saturday, September 17th from 6pm until midnight. Highlights—on a … Continue reading →

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World Music Dance Party on Saturday, 9/24 (Benefit for JTCC)

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Arthur Endsley

Come dance to celebrate diversity and support JTCC. Meet new friends and dance to music from all over the world!  Tickets available below by Paypal, by phone 734-424-2797 or at the door. $10 each or 2 for $15. For more … Continue reading →

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Wednesday open nights continue; next is Aug 17

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Arthur Endsley

Last Wednesday we had an amazing conversation of  gender identity and sexuality of cartoon characters.  We discussed Bert and Ernie, Sponge Bob, Tinky Wink, Cat/Dog, Elmo, and Dexter’s Laboratory characters.  We also discussed some to reasons identity is placed upon … Continue reading →

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A Letter from the President…

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Chris Fankhauser

A big and heartfelt THANK YOU to all those who attended, or in other ways supported, An Evening with Judy Shepard!  The evening was magical, and many personal thanks are due to many people for their efforts and support of … Continue reading →

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PUT THIS ON THE {MAP} Documentary Screening—April 12th, 7:30pm

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jim Toy Community Center

“THIS IS HOW MY IDENTITIES CANNOT BE SUMMED UP IN LETTERS” Note time and location change! What: PUT THIS ON THE {MAP} Documentary Screening Why: Reteaching Gender & Sexuality Reteaching Gender & Sexuality is a message about queer youth action … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Judy Shepard—Saturday, April 2, 2011

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Jim Toy Community Center

Join us for an inspiring and empowering evening with Judy Shepard. Requested donation for the dinner is $85. A donation of $50 will sponsor a graduate student’s participation in the dinner. The donation to be named an Honorary Chair, which … Continue reading →

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Anti-Bullying Summit II—March 13, 2011

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jim Toy Community Center

Imagine one day waking up and discovering that bullying, harassing, and saying rude mean comments were no longer the norm. How would your day change? The Jim Toy Community Center is committed to making this change in our community. March … Continue reading →

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