SMYAL Calendar
| May 1st, 2012 (Tue) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Rap Group Sometimes we all get stressed out and need someone to talk to! Managing the pressures of school, dealing with bullying and harassment, coming out to friends and family, finding a job, getting into college: you can talk about all of it in our support group! |
| May 2nd, 2012 (Wed) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Youth Arts Ensemble Explore who you are and learn to express yourself through theater performance! We meet 5-6pm at CHAW (545 7th Street, SE) and 6-7pm at SMYAL. We're always welcoming new members, but this group of youth works together each week to create a successful performance and we want people who will be dedicated to the process. |
| May 3rd, 2012 (Thu) |
| Regular Thursday Programs Cancelled There will be no Youth Advisory Board or Women's Leadership Institute tonight. Please come join us for "Love Free or Die" instead! |
| May 3rd, 2012 (Thu) | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Film Screening: "Love Free or Die" Join SMYAL for a special screening of "Love Free or Die," a documentary about openly gay New Hampshire bishop Gene Robinson - and then meet and talk with Bishop Robinson after the movie! For more info on the film visit: www.imdb.com. |
| May 4th, 2012 (Fri) | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Movie Night Hang out with friends and watch a movie of your choice to start the weekend off right! |
| May 7th, 2012 (Mon) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| "Love in the Time of HIV" Rehearsal Weekly rehearsal time for a youth-written, youth-directed, and youth-acted original production! |
| May 7th, 2012 (Mon) | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Youth Advocates Program Learn how to make a big difference in your community by helping to raise awareness and gain support for LGBTQ equal rights! |
| May 8th, 2012 (Tue) | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Pride Parade Float Meeting Got ideas for this year's Pride Parade float? Help choose our theme and design so we can start building for this year's Capital Pride Parade! |
| May 8th, 2012 (Tue) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Rap Group Sometimes we all get stressed out and need someone to talk to! Managing the pressures of school, dealing with bullying and harassment, coming out to friends and family, finding a job, getting into college: you can talk about all of it in our support group! |
| May 9th, 2012 (Wed) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Youth Arts Ensemble Explore who you are and learn to express yourself through theater performance! We meet 5-6pm at CHAW (545 7th Street, SE) and 6-7pm at SMYAL. We're always welcoming new members, but this group of youth works together each week to create a successful performance and we want people who will be dedicated to the process. |
| May 9th, 2012 (Wed) | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| GSA Network Each month, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Advisers and student leaders from DC, Maryland, and Virginia get together to learn how to start or run a GSA and discuss ideas for making events and campaigns successful! |
| May 9th, 2012 (Wed) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| LYFE Mentors Focus Group Youth ages 16-24, come offer your opinions on a new mentoring program next week and get a $20.00 gift card! This focus group will be held for one hour at the SMYAL Youth Center. |
| May 10th, 2012 (Thu) | 3:15 PM |
| Briefing on Homeless LGBT Youth with Cyndi Lauper Cyndi Lauper - yes, the famous pop star Cyndi Lauper - is also the co-founder of the True Colors Fund, an advocacy group raising awareness about LGBTQ discrimination and homelessness. Meet at SMYAL to come hear what she and a few other panelists have to say! |
| May 10th, 2012 (Thu) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Women's Program Gather with LBT women and their straight allies, ages 13-21, to discuss female sexuality, relationships and women's rights! |
| May 11th, 2012 (Fri) | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Vogue Night Try out new moves and get your 10's at this fun-filled event for all youth who want to learn more about the art of Vogueing! |
| May 14th, 2012 (Mon) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| "Love in the Time of HIV" Rehearsal Weekly rehearsal time for a youth-written, youth-directed, and youth-acted original production! |
| May 14th, 2012 (Mon) | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Youth Advocates Program Learn how to make a big difference in your community by helping to raise awareness and gain support for LGBTQ equal rights! |
| May 15th, 2012 (Tue) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Rap Group Sometimes we all get stressed out and need someone to talk to! Managing the pressures of school, dealing with bullying and harassment, coming out to friends and family, finding a job, getting into college: you can talk about all of it in our support group! |
| May 16th, 2012 (Wed) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Youth Arts Ensemble Explore who you are and learn to express yourself through theater performance! We meet 5-6pm at CHAW (545 7th Street, SE) and 6-7pm at SMYAL. We're always welcoming new members, but this group of youth works together each week to create a successful performance and we want people who will be dedicated to the process. |
| May 17th, 2012 (Thu) | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Youth Advisory Board Let SMYAL know what YOU think! As a Youth Adviser, you get to help facilitate programs and make recommendations for how SMYAL can better serve you and your friends! |
| May 17th, 2012 (Thu) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Women's Program Gather with LBT women and their straight allies, ages 13-21, to discuss female sexuality, relationships and women's rights! |
| May 18th, 2012 (Fri) | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| The 2nd Annual SMYALee Awards All SMYAL Youth are cordially invited to SMYAL's annual award gala, honoring the leadership and dedication of SMYAL youth, volunteers, and staff throughout the past year. |
| May 18th, 2012 (Fri) | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| "Red Carpet" Spring Dance With the awards ceremony complete, it's time to move to the after-party! Meet us out on the carpet for our spring dance at The Fridge, located at Rear Alley, 516 1/2 8th Street, SE. Dress to impress! |
| May 21st, 2012 (Mon) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| "Love in the Time of HIV" Rehearsal Weekly rehearsal time for a youth-written, youth-directed, and youth-acted original production! |
| May 21st, 2012 (Mon) | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Youth Advocates Program Graduation! Our Youth Advocates have been working hard to make a difference in our community by helping to raise awareness about anti-LGBTQ bullying. Tonight, it's time to look back at their accomplishments and ahead to future campaigns. |
| May 22nd, 2012 (Tue) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Rap Group Sometimes we all get stressed out and need someone to talk to! Managing the pressures of school, dealing with bullying and harassment, coming out to friends and family, finding a job, getting into college: you can talk about all of it in our support group! |
| May 23rd, 2012 (Wed) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Youth Arts Ensemble Explore who you are and learn to express yourself through theater performance! We meet 5-6pm at CHAW (545 7th Street, SE) and 6-7pm at SMYAL. We're always welcoming new members, but this group of youth works together each week to create a successful performance and we want people who will be dedicated to the process. |
| May 24th, 2012 (Thu) | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Youth Advisory Board Let SMYAL know what YOU think! As a Youth Adviser, you get to help facilitate programs and make recommendations for how SMYAL can better serve you and your friends! |
| May 24th, 2012 (Thu) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Women's Program Gather with LBT women and their straight allies, ages 13-21, to discuss female sexuality, relationships and women's rights! |
| May 25th, 2012 (Fri) | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Game Night Choose from various board games and card games and get to know your new friends at SMYAL! |
| May 26th, 2012 (Sat) |
| "Love in the Time of HIV" Performance at Black Pride While you're at Black Pride, come check out a performance of SMYAL's youth-written, youth-directed, and youth-acted original production! More details soon.... |
| May 28th, 2012 (Mon) |
| Memorial Day - Youth Center Closed SMYAL's regular programs are cancelled today in honor of Memorial Day. Enjoy your long weekend! |
| May 29th, 2012 (Tue) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Rap Group Sometimes we all get stressed out and need someone to talk to! Managing the pressures of school, dealing with bullying and harassment, coming out to friends and family, finding a job, getting into college: you can talk about all of it in our support group! |
| May 30th, 2012 (Wed) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Youth Arts Ensemble Explore who you are and learn to express yourself through theater performance! We meet 5-6pm at CHAW (545 7th Street, SE) and 6-7pm at SMYAL. We're always welcoming new members, but this group of youth works together each week to create a successful performance and we want people who will be dedicated to the process. |
| May 30th, 2012 (Wed) | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| GSA Network Each month, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Advisers and student leaders from DC, Maryland, and Virginia get together to learn how to start or run a GSA and discuss ideas for making events and campaigns successful! |
| May 31st, 2012 (Thu) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Women's Program Gather with LBT women and their straight allies, ages 13-21, to discuss female sexuality, relationships and women's rights! |
| May 31st, 2012 (Thu) | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| T-Time Kick Off Event A kickoff celebration for SMYAL's program solely dedicated to young transgender women ages 17-21! Join us for this opportunity to gain life skills, be aware of trans resources, and share your experiences, ideas and challenges with peers you can relate to. The event will feature food, "girl talk," and inspirational speaker Consuela Lopez. |
| May 31st, 2012 (Thu) | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Youth Advisory Board & Board of Directors Got big ideas for SMYAL? Join us for a special session of our Youth Advisory Board, when SMYAL's youth leaders will get to discuss their ideas and opinions directly with our Board of Directors. It's your chance to increase the youth voice in our organization! |