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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | Sept. 21
Meriden Pride Community Center
Today is our second Trans-formation Event! ✨
Please stop by the Community Center for free, gender-affirming care. We have free clothing, haircuts (by appointment), and makeup demonstrations and tips — we’d love to see you!
BOSOMii, APNH, Dad Bod Rehab (dad-forward but inclusive) will also be joining us.
Lastly, we will have demonstrations on binding techniques and help with voter registration, renter rebates, and heating assistance programs. Everything is free; you don’t want to miss this!
P.S. We still have school supplies! Come by and grab what you need.
-The Meriden Pride Team
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This Moment in Queerstory 🪶
Bisexual Awareness Week
National Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as Bi Week, was first celebrated in 2014 through a collaboration between GLAAD and BiNet USA (no longer exists). It builds on Celebrate Bisexuality Day (September 23), which has been recognized since 1999.
Bisexual+ Awareness Week seeks to accelerate the acceptance of the bisexual+ (bisexual, pansexual, fluid, no label, queer, etc.) community. The week draws attention to the experiences of the bisexual+ community while also celebrating its resiliency. Throughout Bi Week, allies and bi+ people learn about the history, culture, community, and current policy priorities of bi+ communities.
To learn more, visit GLAAD’s Bi Week resources.
September Events 🏳️⚧️
Sun. 9/21, Trans-formation Event. 3-7 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Wed. 9/24, Craft Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Library
Observances
(16-23) Bisexual Awareness Week
(23) Bisexual Day
(27) National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
October Events 🎭
For the first time ever, we’re hosting our very own Pride Prom! Wear a mysterious mask, get fancy, and prepare to eat pizza and cake, drink spooky mocktails, and dance the night away! While this event is 21+, no alcohol or smoking is allowed on the premises. Please contact us at [email protected] to purchase tickets - space is limited! You will not be able to purchase tickets at the door.
Also, say hi to us at our booth at the Meriden Farmers Market every Saturday, 8 a.m. through noon at the Meriden Green! This is the last month for the market, which runs through October 18.
Wed. 10/15 Gayme Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Thu. 10/16, Hair Styling Help. 6:30-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Sat. 10/18, Pride Prom. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center (upstairs in Church). $10/ticket; must be purchased in advance
Wed. 10/22, Craft Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Library
Sat. 10/25, Meriden Trunk-or-Treat. 12-2 p.m. @ Meriden Green
Observances
(October) LGBTQ+ History Month
(8) International Lesbian Day
(11) National Coming Out Day
(13) Indigenous Peoples’ Day
(15) National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day & International Pronouns Day
(16) Spirit Day
(19) National LGBTQ+ Center Day
(19-25) Asexual Awareness Week
(26) Intersex Awareness Day
Volunteer Opportunities 🙌
Connect with the local LGBTQ+ community! 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:
Help doing laundry with Laundry Love on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m.-noon
Pride Prom on Saturday, October 18, from 5-8 p.m. (not including setup and teardown time)
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.