2002, March 9 (Saturday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Charity Tournament

"Charity Tournament: March 9, 2002. Tournament got its name: Dorothy's Best. 71 bowlers. Cost of bowling $30.00. Raised for: Canadian Cancer Society $605.36. ACCKWA $605.36."
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]

2002, May 11 (Saturday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Bowling Banquet

On Saturday May 11, 2002, a couple of weeks after the conclusion of its third season, the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League had a Bowling Banquet at the Walper Hotel.
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]

2002, June 2 (Sunday) - June 9 (Sunday) * Pride Week 2002: There's No Place Like Home

For the week June 2 to 9 the following events were planned: an art show and exhibition, a queer film screening, a bonfire, Pride Workshops, a Pride Dance and the Annual Pride Day Event.
[source: 2002 Pride Guide, centre pages.]

"Pride 2002: There's No Place Like Home! featured an art show, community dance, a number of workshops and the traditional Sunday afternoon event on Roos Island were held, with about 2,000 people in attendance"
[source: Pride Guide 2006, May 27th - June 4th, p.29.]

2002, June 2 (Sunday) - June 9 (Sunday) * Pride 2002: WWRP Art Show & Exhibition

The WWRP Art Show & Exhibition was entitled A Horse of a Different Colour. "Muses Café and Mostly Organic Juice Bar Café will be the locations of an art exhibition showcasing local LGBT artists. Join us on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. for our kickoff receptions (both locations)."
[source: 2002 Pride Guide, centre pages.]

2002, June 7 (Friday) - June 9 (Sunday) * Pride 2002: Queer Film Screening

The Queer film screening was entitled We're Off To See The Wizard. "The Princess Cinema in Waterloo will be screening L.I.E (Long Island Expressway). The film will run all three nights of Pride Weekend (June 7-9) at 9:20 P.M."
[source: 2002 Pride Guide, centre pages.]

2002, June 7 (Friday) * Pride 2002: Columbia Lake Bonfire

The Columbia Lake Bonfire was entitled If I Were King Of The Forest. "The WWRP will be co-hosting an event with GLOW (Gays and Lesbians of Waterloo) at Columbia Lake in Waterloo. We will have fires lit so come out and enjoy a summer's evening around the campfire. There will be a drumming circle for you to join in on or watch. The event will run from 9:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. and is free. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not allowed."
[source: 2002 Pride Guide, centre pages.]

2002, June 8 (Saturday) * Pride 2002: Pride Workshops

A set of Pride Workshops entitled Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! was scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. in the Conestoga Room of Kitchener City Hall. The list of workshops and times was given at the Pride website: www.rainbow.on.ca
[source: 2002 Pride Guide, centre pages.]

2002, June 8 (Saturday) * Pride 2002: WWRP Community Pride Dance

The WWRP Community Pride Dance was entitled Surrender Dorothy. "We will be putting on our first independently run Pride Dance. The dance will take place at The Bridgeport Community Centre, Kitchener and run from 9:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. DJ Bad Weather will be providing the music. The Bridgeport Community Centre was the home of LGBT dances in the KW area many years ago. Dust off those ruby slippers and get ready for a night of fun."
[source: 2002 Pride Guide, centre pages.]

2002, June 9 (Sunday) * Pride 2002: Annual Pride Day Event

The Annual Pride Day Event was entitled There's No Place Like Home. "Our annual Pride Day will again take place on Roos Island, Victoria Park, Kitchener. The event will run from noon to 7:00 P.M., with SEVEN hours of stage performers, vendors and community group, children's activities, silent auction, plenty of food and of course, a licensed beer garden."
[source: 2002 Pride Guide, centre pages.]

2002, June 9 (Sunday) * Pride 2002: Community Awards

During the afternoon of the Annual Pride Day Event, Community Awards were presented to the following: Gregory (Greg) Cassidy, awarded pothumously (he lived 1960-1995); Annie Nixon and the Robin's Nest; Bread and Roses Co-operative Homes (Kitchener) Inc.; and Scott N. Schau.
[source: Waterloo-Wellington Regional Pride Committee - Community Awards 2002; this may have been an insert in the 2002 Pride Guide]

2002, August 25 (Sunday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Free Bowling Party

On August 25, 2002, the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League had a Free Bowling Party. This occurred two weeks before the official start of their 2002-2003 season.
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]

2002, September 8 (Sunday) * Friends of Dorothy Bowling League: Season 4 (2002-2003) Began

On September 8, 2002, the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League began their Season 4, which ran from September 8, 2002 to April 6, 2003 (30 weeks). League Fees: $ 11.00 per week. The League had a Charity Tournament on March 8, 2003, and a Bowling Banquet on May 3, 2003. In Season 4, the League had 52 regular bowlers and 10 substitute bowlers, making 12 teams and 2 ghost teams formed later in the season: Wicked Witches, Ditzy Divas, Wizards of Odd, Munchkins, Right Up Dorothy's Alley, Auntie Em's Girls, Gutter Girls, Void, No Place Like Homo, Kansas Queens, Tinman's Tools, Sub A Roos, Ghost 13, and Ghost 14.
[source: a document written by Diane Kilby on the history of the Friends of Dorothy Bowling League from 1999-2005 (Jim Parrott has a copy).]