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The annual meeting is a time for GLO members to come together, elect board members, and celebrate all that we have accomplished this year! 

This year’s annual meeting will happen in a new location (provided upon RSVP) and will include live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar (which will include non-alcoholic drink options as well).

The annual meeting is free for GLO members. If you need clarification on your status as a member, please email aaron@glocenter.org for more information.

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RSVPs for the GLO Annual Meeting are now closed. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to seeing those who have registered! 

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Upcoming Events

GLO Old School Group

What: GLO is excited to offer lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender adults aged 50+ opportunities to connect with each other and build community. The Old School Group is a social space where people can meet others, form friendships, and share their life experiences.   Who: Geared towards 50+ but there is no age limit, younger people can attend. When: Saturday, February 15, 4 PM – 6 PM  Where: Big Momma’s Coffee & Espresso Bar

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Rainbow Kids: Game Night @ Village Meeple

What: We’re meeting at Village Meeple board game cafe to try out some games and spend time in community together!   Who: Rainbow Kids is GLO’s programming for LGBTQ+ families with kids 11 and under. We aim to help families build community with each other and help young people feel accepted and celebrated. When: Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 PM Where: Village Meeple Board Game Cafe

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The GLO Market

What: Join us in supporting local queer-owned businesses and organizations!  When: Saturday, February 22, 12 PM – 4 PM Where: The GLO Center 

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GLO Movie Night: Pride 2014

What: Join us for a special GLO Center event on Thursday, February 22nd at 4:00 PM at Moxie Cinema, featuring a screening of the inspiring and heartwarming film Pride (2014). This moving film celebrates resilience, unity, and the power of community.  When: Saturday, February 22, 4 PM  Where: The Moxie Cinema, 305 S Campbell Avenue Suite 101 Admission: $3.00 per person. Tickets are first come, first serve.

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Rainbow Kids: Surrealism Art Class

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) to bring you a series of monthly art classes. This month – surrealism, dream collages and Salvador Dali moustaches! We believe in the power of art to bring communities together and foster understanding and self-expression.  Who: These art classes aim to build social connections among LGBTQ+ families and provide a creative outlet for K-8 children. When: Wednesday, February 24, 5 PM – 6:30 PM RSVP: Email collins@glocenter.org with how many adults and children you are bringing. Where: The GLO Center

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GLO Old School Group

What: GLO is excited to offer lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender adults aged 50+ opportunities to connect with each other and build community. The Old School Group is a social space where people can meet others, form friendships, and share their life experiences.   Who: Geared towards 50+ but there is no age limit, younger people can attend. When: Tuesday, February 25, 9 AM – 11 AM  Where: The GLO Center

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Women & Non-Binary Support Group

What: The Women & Nonbinary Support Group allows women and woman-aligned folks to come together and build community with each other.
Who: This group is for queer women and nonbinary people, whether they are butches, femmes, cis, trans, gender nonconforming, or other gender identities to socialize and engage in peer support.
When: Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

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QTBIPOC Support Group

What: The QTBIPOC support group (Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) is a safe, supportive space to gather and build community. Who: It is open to people of color (including white-passing folks) and family/friends of QTBIPOC as well.
When: Wednesday, February 26, 6 PM – 8 PM
 Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

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GLO Volunteer Orientation

What: Interested in being a GLO Volunteer? Join us for our Volunteer Orientation! This orientation will familiarize you with the GLO Center’s work and prepare you to be a GLO volunteer. This orientation is also for Crisis Cold Weather Shelter volunteers at GLO. Before the meeting, please fill out the Volunteer Form. When: Saturday, March 1, 3 PM – 4 PM Where: The GLO Center

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GLO Banned Book Club

What: Join GLO at our Banned Book Club where we’ll be reading a series of books that have been or could be banned, followed by discussions on the books, novels, and writings.  Book: “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller
When: Sunday, March 2, 5 PM  Where: The GLO Center

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Men & Non-Binary Support Group

What: To provide men and man-aligned folks the opportunity to come together and build community with each other.
Who: This group is for queer men and nonbinary people, whether they are cis, trans, gender nonconforming, or other gender identities to socialize and engage in peer support. When: Thursday, March 6, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
 Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

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Stand-Up for GLO

What: The GLO Center is excited to kick off a brand-new annual fundraiser – Stand Up for GLO! We’re starting this inaugural event with a bang, featuring the incredibly funny and talented headliner, Jared Goldstein!  When: Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22 @ 7 PM Where: The Historic Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square 

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