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Free Pride Month Events in June
Montgomery County Recreation Department and Unmatched Athlete will partner for a day of outdoor games and sports on Friday, June 24 at 12-4:30 p.m. at White Oak Recreation Center. No matter your athletic ability, there will be something fun for everybody! Following Pride on the Field, come hang out at White Oak Rec Center’s new LGBTQ+ Safe Zone from 7-10 p.m. Register for Pride on the Field.
Londyn Smith-De Richelieu Swearing In Ceremony and Press Conference June 1 2022 from 2-2:45pm City Hall
We are honored to join Londyn for her swearing in ceremony.
Postponed: GLSEN MD Youth Summit to Fall
On May 17th, 2022, we and our partners at GLSEN Maryland announced that we regretfully had to postpone the Get Active Youth Summit event that was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 28th.
We apologize for the inconvenience we caused to those who showed up for the event this past Saturday.
We thank you for showing a commitment to attend our event and hope to see you soon. We are thrilled to inform you that we and GLSEN MD will hold the Youth Summit event this fall in November! So, please stay tuned for details coming soon. Thank you all for all your support and look forward to seeing you in November!
June 18 Pride at Union Collective All Day Event
As part of the Union Collective Pride Day on June 18, 2022, Unmatched Athlete, Movement Hampden, Union Craft Brewing, and the Stoop join the manufacturers at Union Collective for an all-day Pride celebration from 11 am throughout the evening. The day portion invites LGBTQ+ youth to free climbing, corn hole, arts and crafts at the Charmery, and other activities, including a guest appearance from Poe from the Ravens. The theme of the day creates supportive spaces for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ people in leadership positions and in sports. Come meet affirming community partners and sponsors, then shop-and-dine at the collective throughout the day. Buy a drink from Vent Coffee, Union Craft Brewing, Wine Collective, or Baltimore Spirits Co Cocktail Gallery; enjoy a treat from the Charmery or a bite from Well Crafted Kitchen. Sign up to the day portion at unmatchedathlete.org.
May 21 Two Events
Sign Ups are still open for May 21st! From 1pm-3pm is our pick up game at Patterson Park where we'll be playing soccer, flag football and frisbee! Open to all, ages 5-18 plus parents and volunteers. Sign up still open!
Then, we are partnering with Pigtown Climbs for a BIPOC Climb Night at Movement Hampden. Sign up is still open!
Volunteers Needed this June
Unmatched Athlete needs adult volunteers to help celebrate Pride Month with us!
Come lend a hand at LGBTQ+ Youth Climbing Days (adults, facilitate climbing and help table! Teens, mentor kids and show off your climbing skills)
Come help out with Pickup Games where you can guest coach and help table
Come join board members to table at Pride festivals; and much more! We'd love to have you!
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