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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | June 29
Meriden Pride Community Center
Last week, we had our first Transformation Event. Along with free clothing, we offered free gender-affirming services, including haircuts and fashion consultations. We had so much fun meeting everyone!
The event was so popular, we plan to do another one in the coming months. If you know a makeup artist or a hairstylist who would be willing to volunteer their services, please reach out to [email protected].
-The Meriden Pride Team
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June Events 🏳️🌈
Sun. 6/29, Creative Writing and Poetry Workshop. 3-4 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Sun. 6/29, Juneteenth Celebration with Meriden/Wallingford NAACP. 3-6 p.m. @ The Meriden Green, 77 State St.
Observances
(30) Queer Day of Faith
July Events 🌞
Say hi to us at our booth at the Meriden Farmers Market every Saturday, starting July 12 from 8 a.m. through noon at the Meriden Green!
Wed. 7/16, Gayme Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Thu. 7/17, Demystifying Dungeons (kink education). Cost: $10. 6-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Sat. 7/19, Pride Prom: A Night to Remember. 5-8 p.m. @ Shalom United Church of Christ New Haven (323 Temple St., New Haven)
Sun. 7/20, Pasta for Progress. 5-8 p.m. Cost: $20, includes dinner and two bingo tickets. @ First Congregational Church of Wallingford (23 S. Main St., Wallingford)
Wed. 7/23, Craft Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Public Library
Thu. 7/24, Sex, Drugs and Risk Reduction (18+). 6-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Sun. 7/27, Parent/Guardian-LGBTQ+ Youth Open House. 2-4 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Observances
(6) Omnisexual Visibility Day
(13-19) Nonbinary Awareness Week
(14) International Nonbinary Peoples Day
(16) International Drag Day
Resource Highlight: Our Library 📚
Did you know we have a small library in our Community Center? We have books and DVDs for all ages, and anyone is free to check out items.
If you’d like to donate to the library, please bring items to the center. If you can’t make it during our hours, reach out to us at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities 🙌
Connect with the LGBTQ+ community this summer! We’d love to have your help at events. Please fill out a volunteer form if you would like to volunteer with us.
Right now, we need volunteers for:
Meriden Pride Fest on August 16
Staffing the center with a committee member on Saturdays and Sundays
Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We are stronger together!
About the Community Center 🌈
The Meriden Pride Community Center offers a wide range of free resources and support services to empower and assist the community, including:
Sexual health supplies such as male and female condoms, dental dams, and lubrication
Free at-home COVID-19 test kits, Narcan overdose prevention kits, and blood glucose meters for health monitoring
Assistance with applications for heating and renters’ reimbursement programs
Personalized help connecting to broader city and state services
Borrowing books from our LGBTQ+ library
Complimentary internet and printing access
Committed to holistic support, the center strives to address immediate and long-term needs through its inclusive and accessible offerings.
Community Center Hours
Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.
Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Donate to the Center 💝
Every donation fuels our mission to uplift the Greater Meriden LGBTQ+ community through free, accessible programming that celebrates identity, fosters belonging, and sparks joy. From inclusive workshops and peer support networks to vibrant Pride events and educational resources, we create safe spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive. Led entirely by volunteers, our work is powered by your generosity—ensuring queer voices are heard, stories are celebrated, and no one faces barriers to connection. Together, we’re building a world where everyone can live authentically, proudly, and without compromise.