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SUMMARY:Pride March
DESCRIPTION:We’re here\, we’re queer\, and we’re ready to take up some space! Join us for a march through downtown Kentville to show support for all members of our 2SLGBTQ+ community. \nMarch Route:\n \nFeatured Speakers:\nChris Cochrane \nChris Cochrane is a Trans Black activist and public speaker. She speaks and educates about her lived experience through her intersectionality . Chris works toward creating spaces for QTBIPOC people\, as well as working with 2SLGBTIQIA+ youth to ensure those spaces will be upheld for years to come. Chris is the former Vice Chair of Halifax Pride (2020-2022) where she uses that platform to ensure equity for all of the community \,while focusing on our marginalized and racialized communities .Chris is also the Recipient of The YMCA Peace Medal for Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion. Known for her drag persona Elle Noir\, where she is as fierce on stage as she is her activism .Elle Noir is a 19 Year veteran of Drag . Known as a local legend and Winner of The Best Halifax Drag Performer for the last 6 years consecutively . \nRebecca Rose \nBorn and raised in Nova Scotia\, Mi’kma’ki. A unionized freelance writer\, editor\, consultant\, and presenter\, currently based in Dartmouth\, NS. \nRebecca oscillates between writing articles for both online and print publications and part-time writing contracts for non-profit\, government\, and private clients. \nA Toronto Metropolitan University Journalism graduate Rebecca has written and edited for: The Coast\, DailyXtra.com\, Our Times\, Nova Scotia Advocate\, Rabble.ca\, Halifax Media Co-op\, Autostraddle\, the Review of Journalism and the book OUT: Queer Looking\, Queer Acting Revisited. \nWith over a decade of experience within the student and labour movements\, Queer and Trans and feminist communities\, Rebecca has in-depth knowledge of: federal\, provincial and municipal politics; post-secondary education; various social movements; issues affecting Queer and Trans communities; misogyny and rape culture; and reproductive justice. Rebecca isn’t scared to stick her neck out for an issue or a story that she believes in. \nProud member of the Canadian Freelance Union (UNIFOR). \n  \nAccessibility Notes:\n\nParking: Accessible parking available in the lot at Miner’s Marsh\nVenue seating: This is an outdoor event with no seating provided. Please bring your own seating should you require it.\nWashrooms: One porta potty\nASL Interpretation: Yes\nSensory/Noise: General outdoor crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you\, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level.\nMasks: Welcome but not required
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/pride-march-2/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Come 2gether
DESCRIPTION:We’re throwing an outdoor pride party in downtown Kentville! \nJoin us for a live DJ\, dancing\, food\, games\, and a general grand ol’ time! \nMore details to come soon. \nMusic sponsored by:\n \nAccessibility Notes:\n\nParking: Accessible parking available in the lot beside Kentville Town Hall off of the south side of Main Street and in Centre Square\nWashrooms: Porta potties (one of which is accessible) behind Kentille Town Hall and gendered wheelchair accessible washrooms inside of The Kings Arms\nASL: No\nSensory/noise: Mid-level outdoor crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you\, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level. There will be a low-sensory area in the Kentville recreation centre next to Town Hall. Seating\, cold water\, low lighting\, and fidget toys will be provided.\nMasks: Welcome but not required
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/come-2gether/
LOCATION:Kings Arms Pub\, 390 Main St\, Kentville\, Nova Scotia\, B4N 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Queer Artisan Market & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Come 2gether celebration\, we’re bringing together an array of fabulous queer artisans and local community organizations that provide support for the queer community. Come browse through the booths\, pick up some new art\, and learn about the resources available to you. \nMore details to come soon! \nParticipating Organizations\nShelter Movers Nova ScotiaShelter Movers Nova Scotia is a volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We operate in Halifax Regional Municipality\, South Shore\, Annapolis Valley and Colchester-Cumberland serving 77% of the province. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people\, primarily women and children\, as they transition to a life free of violence.\nThe Transformation ClosetThe Transformation Closet is a program created by Sexual Health Nova Scotia that provides free gender-affirming gear to anyone of any age throughout the province. The closet has on-site locations sprinkled throughout Nova Scotia where community members can visit to try on gear and take away items that day. We also provide the option to fill out our Google form with requests for gear which can be sent out via mail or picked up at one of our members centres. Our aim is to remove as many barriers as possible to accessing gender-affirming gear.Find out more through our website shns.ca or reach out to our closet coordinator\, Wren\, at transformationclosetshns@gmail.com with any questions or requests.\nPFLAGPflag Canada helps 2slgbtqia+ people and loved ones connect with resources and find a supportive community. In communities all across the country\, the Pflag network provides peer support\, education and advocacy for all sexualities \, genders and gender expressions.\nValley Youth ProjectMaking the Annapolis Valley a better place for LGBTQ youth and our allies. The Valley Youth Project (VYP) is an Annapolis Valley-based non-profit organization run by local adult volunteers\, who are all members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We facilitate twice-monthly drop-ins with time for discussion and activities.\nThe Red DoorThe Red Door is a youth and adolescent sexual health centre that provides confidential and non-judgemental sexual health care.\nAcadia Students’ Union Sexual Health Resource CentreThe ASU’s Sexual Health Resource Centre (SHRC) works to facilitate Acadia students’ advancement\, growth\, & development of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and practices. We provide education\, resources\, support and access to sexual and reproductive health products for the Acadia community. While some of our services are limited to Acadia students\, we are happy to support the broader community where possible – just ask! We are also proud to be part of Sexual Health Nova Scotia’s Transformation Closet program\, offering free gender affirming gear to anyone in Nova Scotia.Get in touch by emailing shrc.asu@acadiau.ca or checking us out on Instagram @SHRCAcadia\, where we post free sexual health\, gender\, and reproductive health education and information on local services.\nFeatured Artists\nRemi Roseremi rose (he/they) is a trans autistic artist who makes jewelry that celebrates queerness and disability. when he’s not beading with gilmore girls on repeat in the background he’s playing with his dachshund puppy or learning to crochet. his favorite part of running his small business is creating pieces that help folks feel seen and valid in their identities. they love doing custom projects and bringing other folks’ dream pieces to life so don’t hesitate to reach out with your ideas!\nKief’s CryptMy name is Kieran and I’m the artist behind Kief’s Crypt. I specialize in hand painted art and oddities\, including but not limited to trinket boxes\, magic wands\, and abstract incense holders with vibrant colours and patterns. I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember and am so thrilled to have the opportunity to share my art with the community.\nAilise StillmanMy name is Ailise Stillman (she/her) and I am a queer student currently living in Wolfville and attending Acadia University. I grew up in Halifax\, but have spent lots of time in the valley throughout my life\, and I am proud to call it my second home. I am very passionate about music\, travel\, people\, and everything art\, and I love sharing stories with others! I have recently started selling my hand-painted acrylic art postcards at EOS Natural Foods\, and I am super excited to be a part of the Queer Artisan Market with Valley Pride this year <3\nSydHi! My name is Syd\, and I make crochet goodies. I started crocheting to get through the lockdown in 2020 and fell in love with the craft. Now\, I can’t sit and watch a show without having a project on my hook. My personal favourite item to make currently are beanies but I also love making clothing items\, coasters\, face cloths\, and small plushies. I also take on commission projects if anyone has special requests! Come say ‘Hi’ at the Queer Artisan Market on June 29!\n  \n🌈✨ Handicrafts by Holly✨🌈 Holly (she/her)\, making her debut as a seller\, identifies as queer and is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ and polyamorous community. Holly dabbles in many art and craft mediums but is passionate about all things fibre art! For the Queer Artisan Market Holly is excited to offer handmade creations varying from home decor to plushies to jewelry and more. Come say hi\, share a smile\, and explore the vibrant world of Handicrafts by Holly.\nCalliope’s CauldronI learned how to chainmaille in 2022 while recovering from hip replacement surgery\, and haven’t put my pliers down since. I also do wire wrapped tiaras and jewelry from repurposed material like old forks\, knives\, and spoons. I am a bisexual mother\, and “Mom” to many. I am part nerd\, and part geek and if I can make at least one person smile each day of my life then I figure I will have lived a good life.\nRemy’s Friends PetwearRemy is my beloved chocolate lab\, who was diagnosed with a rare condition that required emergency spinal surgery in New Brunswick last year when he was just 3 years old. Remy is a social butterfly who really missed his doggy friends while he’s been isolated at home during his recovery process. I started to make him various bandanas to help brighten his day and it seemed to help. I then started giving them to friends and family for their pets to wear as a way to help keep them close. From there\, Remy’s Friends Pet Wear was inspired with the idea that by purchasing a bandana for your pet\, they’ll be becoming one of Remy’s Friends. We currently have a few Pride themed bandanas available as part of our Summer ’24 collection. We are busy behind the scenes making additional Pride themed products to launch exclusively at the Queer Artisan Market\, and will have them available year round afterwards!🌈\nHeather Clay CreationsHi! I’m Heather (she/her)\, owner of Heather Clay Creations. I make polymer clay earrings that are fun\, funky\, lightweight & affordable! Looking forward to sharing my silly creations with you all! ❤️🌈@heatherclaycreations\nCarl Boone (CarMal Glass)My husband and I moved from Kitchener\, Ontario to Hillgrove (just outside Digby) in 2019. We built a glass studio in the house where I continue to create fused and stained-glass art.I began my glass-working journey about 40 years ago and enjoy exploring new techniques –there are endless possibilities\, particularly with fused glass. In addition to art pieces\, I also enjoy making smaller items including jewellery\, dishes\, lanterns\, candle shelters and suncatchers.\nBelow the FeltFun felts by a fun felter\, Below the Felt Creations is the passion project of part-person\, part-muppet\, Lilly Ashdown. From whimsy driven projects to custom pieces\, Lilly is just happy to create pieces that inspire joy.\nVenus EnvyVenus Envy is a queer and trans-centered bookstore and sex shop located in downtown Halifax! Since 1998\, we have been providing Halifax with 2SLGBTQ+ centered books\, pride gear\, and pleasure items. For Valley Pride\, we’ll be bringing an assortment of queer/trans books and pride gear. Although we will not be bringing pleasure items to the market\, we are always happy to answer questions!\nGalaxy Overload‘Galaxy Overload’ blends cute and nerdy ideas to make unique hand-crafted goods. Ever evolving\, there are always new items being created from adorable crocheted toys and keychains\, unique ‘Bow’ and ‘Mushroom’ bags\, ‘Pokeballs’\, and useful home goods\, to glittery resin accessories like the ‘Bestie’ and ‘Cursing’ resin keychains\, resin ornaments\, ‘adorable’ beaded bracelets\, and the iconic ‘Pride Bees’ and new ‘Pride Cacti’.’Galaxy Overload’ blends cute and nerdy ideas to make unique hand-crafted goods. Ever evolving\, there are always new items being created from adorable crocheted toys and keychains\, unique ‘Bow’ and ‘Mushroom’ bags\, ‘Pokeballs’\, and useful home goods\, to glittery resin accessories like the ‘Bestie’ and ‘Cursing’ resin keychains\, resin ornaments\, ‘adorable’ beaded bracelets\, and the iconic ‘Pride Bees’ and new ‘Pride Cacti’.\nRadical Cat Creations \nRadical Cat Creations has been creating geeky and Pride related goodness for over a decade. Focusing mainly on cross stitching\, but also using crochet and other embroidery techniques\, xe creates accessories and home decor to show your spirit to the world through self expression. Imriel is a non-binary\, queer\, neurodiverse\, and Black/Indigenous person who has been working with Pride focused activism for many years and currently resides in New Minas with their dog\, snake and husband. Xe has also recently released the trailer for xer new podcast\, Fiber Enby\, which will release its first episode June 15th. The podcast highlights non-binary fiber artists living in a gendered fiber arts world.\nAccessibility Notes:\n\nParking: Accessible parking available in the lot beside Kentville Town Hall off of the south side of Main Street and in Centre Square\nWashrooms: Porta potties (one of which is accessible) behind Kentille Town Hall and gendered wheelchair accessible washrooms inside of The Kings Arms\nASL: No\nSensory/noise: Mid-level outdoor crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you\, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level. There will be a low-sensory area in the Kentville recreation centre next to Town Hall. Seating\, cold water\, low lighting\, and fidget toys will be provided.\nMasks: Welcome but not required
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/queer-artisan-market-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Town of Kentville Town Hall\, 354 Main St\, Kentville\, Nova Scotia\, B4N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Family Fun-tastic Drag show
DESCRIPTION:Get the family together for an all-ages drag show! \nJoin Your local Drag performer Queera Bang as they take over the Kings Arms Pubs Tower! \nJoined by top notch Halifax Royalty\, Elle Noir\, Jo Mama\, Will Butrin\, and Misty Towers \n$15 advance Tickets or $20 at the door. Kids under 3 get in for free. With ticket sales going directly to Valley Pride and the performers \nDoors open at 3:30. Tables are first come\, first serve. \nGet your tickets on Eventbrite! \nAccessibility Notes:\n\nBuilding access: This venue is upstairs with no elevator access.\nParking: The closest accessible parking is located in Centre Square\, or in the lot behind Kentville Town Hall off of the south side of Main Street.\nVenue seating: Tables with movable chairs\, first-come-first-serve.\nWashrooms: No gender-neutral washrooms on site\nASL Interpretation: Yes\nSensory/Noise: This event will also have loud music\, low lighting and general crowd noise and cheering. If you want to watch the show but might appreciate something to do with your hands\, Valley Pride will provide fidget items at the event.\nMasks: Welcome but not required.
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/family-fun-tastic-drag-show/
LOCATION:The Tower at Kings Arms Pub\, 390 Main St\, Kentville\, Nova Scotia\, B4N 1K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Queer Prom
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dance the night away at this fabulous event celebrating love and diversity. Join us on Sat\, Jun 29\, 2024 at Maritime Express Cider Co. starting at 9:00 PM. Dress to impress in your most fabulous outfit and get ready for a night of fun\, music\, and good vibes. This is a safe space for everyone to express themselves and celebrate who they are. Come join us for a night you won’t forget! \n19+ \nSets by Izra Fitch and DJ Khris O’Neil \n\n\nGet your tickets on Eventbrite! \nAccessibility Notes:\n\nBuilding access: Wheelchair accessible with an elevator to the second floor.\nParking: There are two accessible parking spaces in the main lot\, with an additional accessible parking spot in the parking lot located behind the building.\nVenue seating: Tables with movable chairs will be provided\nWashrooms: Gendered washrooms only\, with wheelchair accessible stalls\nASL Interpretation: Yes\nSensory/Noise: There will be standard performance/show sound systems and elevated crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you\, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level. This is a large space with hard surfaces in which sound will carry.\nMasks: Masks are recommended but not required.
URL:https://avalleypride.ca/event/queer-prom/
LOCATION:Maritime Express\, 325 Main St\, Kentvile\, Nova Scotia\, B4N 1K5\, Canada
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