Rainbow Ridge

July 18, Rainbow Caucus Meeting, Guest Speaker Rev. Terry Heck, topic Human Trafficking, 6:30 - 8:30, Lake Ashton Sport Court, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd, WinterHaven, FL
2023-07-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Lake Ashton Sport Court, is 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd, Winter Haven, FL, United States
Please Come Join Us and Bring Your Friends!!!!!
We will be meeting in a new location!!!
The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus
will be meeting in-person, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
at Lake Ashton Sport Court
6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven, FL
Best access is from Rt. 653
(the back entrance to Lake Ashton)
There will be light refreshments.
We will be sharing the space with Lake Ashton Snowflakes as we try to develop synergy between the various Clubs and Caucuses in Polk County.

Guest Speaker
Reverend Terry Heck
Topic: Human Trafficking
Terry, an ordained pastor of the United Methodist Church, wrote the resolution against Human Trafficking that was adopted at First United Methodist Church. She participates in meetings of the circuit 10 human trafficking group.
Terry is an advocate for all who are oppressed and believes that everyone should operate from a worldview of love.

Polk Pride 2023: Pride in the Park, Saturday, June 17 , 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Munn Park, Lakeland, FL. Free entry
2023-06-17 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Munn Park, 201 E. Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United States
Pride in the Park is a large LGBTQ+ Pride festival for the whole family. This event takes place at Munn Park in downtown Lakeland. We will have live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and more! This event is FREE and no tickets are required. It is a family friendly event for all.

Polk Pride is an event of the Lakeland Youth Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides support for LGBTQ+ youth. The annual Polk Pride event works towards that mission by raising awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. June is Pride Month. Polk Pride will sponsor events June 10th through June 17th. The Official List is on http://www.polkpridefl.org

Rays Pride Night. Baseball Game Rays vs Texas Rangers Saturday, June 10th starting at 4:10 PM
2023-06-10 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rays Baseball, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Celebrate Pride at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, FL, on Saturday, June 10th starting at 4:10 PM when the Rays take on the Texas Rangers.
As we’ve done in the past, the Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Dems are putting together a group to attend the Rays Pride Night.
Last year, 14 of us representing Rainbow Ridge and our guests attended.
Fans can purchase a special Pride Day package that includes a seat in the Lower Level and a limited edition Rays Pride Day can cooler.
To register, visit www.raysbaseball.com/pride and use the PROMO CODE: PRIDE5
*$5 from each ticket sold will go back to LGBT Chamber.
The deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, June 8 at 11:59 p.m.
Your promotional item can be picked up at the Redemption Center located behind section 108 through the 5th inning of the game.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Harvey Milk Picnic On May 21st, Lake Wailes Park, Lake Wales, FL
2023-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Save the date!
You are invited to this year’s
Harvey Milk Picnic on May 21st.
Take stock of your magic
and get ready to bring it!
In Lake Wales
at the park on the lake from 2 -4 pm
There will be games, art and music,
plus a contest for the most gaily decorated
Picnic (Easter) Basket.
Bring a picnic blanket or chairs
and your own picnic
or bring food to share.
To protect families in attendance from legal action
Momma Ashley Rose will be present but dressed as Jason.
There will be a raffle for prizes including artwork to raise funds for LGBTQ+ supportive candidates in Lake Wales.

Rainbow Ridge May 16, 2023 In-Person Meeting, 6:30 -8:30pm at Colon Bakery/ Restaurant, Haines City FL. Guest Speaker, Octavio Hernandez, GSA Advisor
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Colon Bakery, 42 Maxcy Plaza Cir, Haines City, 33844, United States
Please Come Join Us, Bring Your Friends!!!!!
We will be meeting in a new location!!!
The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus
May 16, 2023, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at
The Colon Bakery/Restaurant
42 Maxcy Plaza Cir, Haines City Fl
Members are encouraged to order off the menu.
Help support those that support us.
Guest Speaker
Octavio Hernandez
Teacher and GSA Advisor
Gay–Straight Alliance, Gender-Sexuality Alliance or Queer–Straight Alliance.
A student-led or community-based organization, found in schools, colleges, and universities.
GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice.
GSA has a positive and lasting effect on student health, wellness, and academic performance. It can also protect students from harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and improve school climates for all students in the long-term.

Orlando Gay Chorus, BroadGAY Spectacular, Theater Winter Haven Sunday, May 21, 2023 2:30pm $25.
2023-05-11 00:00 (America/New_York)
Orlando Gay Chorus
is doing what we do best. In Florida, “We Sing GAY!” This spring, we bring you back to Broadway. From classic Broadway shows to movie-musical adaptations, OGC will be singing and dancing with a message for all audiences: “We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re not going anywhere!” Join guest emcees Representative Anna Eskamani and her twin sister Ida Eskamani as OGC performs hit songs such as “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast, “Seize the Day” from Newsies, and “Time Warp” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, as well as moving songs, such as “Not My Father’s Son” from Kinky Boots, “Children Will Listen” from Into the Woods, and “Already Home” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Wizard of Oz. OGC’s main chorus of 100 singers, four small group ensembles, and the Footnote Dancers, will wow you with their Broadway caliber talent! Tap your toes and hum along to OGC’s BroadGAY Spectacular: On Tour!

Purchase ticket at
Theater Winter Haven
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Rainbow Ridge Caucus Meeting with Guest Speaker Nathan Bruemmer, President of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus and Equality Florida Board Member
2023-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Wales Pointe Restaurant, 207 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL, 33853, United States
The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus
is pleased to present
Guest Speaker
Nathan Bruemmer
President of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus
and
Equality Florida Board Member
April 18, 2023, Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30pm
at
Wales Pointe Restaurant
207 E Park Ave,
Lake Wales, FL
The Rainbow Ridge is thrilled to have Nathan join us for our April 2023 General Meeting, especially given all that our state’s Republican government is doing to hurt our community.
Nathan is an Attorney and LGBTQ+ Advocate. He was President Emeritus at St. Pete Pride and the first transgender statewide appointed official in the U.S. to Director of LGBTQ Affairs at Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Formerly he was an Andrew S. Cray Law Fellow at National Center for Transgender Equality and an Executive Director at ALSO Youth.
Nathan studied at Stetson University College of Law and at University of South Florida
He was born and raised in Florida and is a lifelong Democrat and LGBTQ+ advocate. From childhood through his last professional position, he has witnessed first-hand the positive impacts and the importance of electing Democrats at every level of government. He’s an attorney in St. Petersburg practicing in a small firm focused on serving LGBTQ+ clients.
Please Join Us
We must have a head count so please reserve your spot now.
Notify us your attendance by contacting:
jjacopelle@comcast.net
Our host, Wales Pointe, has opened their doors just for us for this event, please patronize them by ordering from their full bar and dinner menu.

Lakeland Magic Welcomes the Polk County Democrats! Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Basket Ball Game March Social
2023-03-21 19:00 UTC
For our March Rainbow Ridge Meeting we have decided to attend a social event that helps Polk County Democrats and Hoops for Hunger. Tickets are Twenty dollars and can be purchased on the website. We are in Row G if you would like to sit with us. See You There!
https://fevo.me/polkcountydems
The Lakeland Magic are excited to welcome the Polk County Democrats to our Hoops for Hunger game on March 21st with tip off at 7pm! $5 from the ticket proceeds will go directly back to this organization!
The Lakeland Magic partners with Mosaic to give back to the community with Hoops for Hunger.
Lakeland Magic vs. Long Island Nets
FREE Giveaway: First 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a replica Hoops for Hunger jersey courtesy of Mosaic.

Pride At The Capital
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-14 | Capital Building, Tallahassee, Florida, 400 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32399, United States

Rainbow Ridge February Meeting
2023-02-21 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Please Come Join Us and Bring Your Friends!!!!!
Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus
are pleased to announce
Our Guest Speaker will be

Anita Carson
Field and Advocacy Manager Statewide Community Organizer at Equality Florida
LGBTQ Advocacy in DeSantis’ Florida How do I get involved?

Equality Florida is a political advocacy group that advocates for civil rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer residents of the U.S. state of Florida.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
6:30 to 8:30 pm
at
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lakeland
3140 Troy Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
