2010, Spring * Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition (WRRC) Germination

"In the spring of 2010, a few of us got talking about some of the issues that we had been observing in our community. Like many other people in the local Rainbow community, we were all troubled by some of the stories of discrimination, harassment and isolation that we had experienced and heard about from others. We were also concerned with the lack of understanding and acceptance of other people’s identities within the Rainbow community. In response, we created this group to strengthen and embolden our community."
[source: the about file at their website (http://wrrc.webs.com/), accessed 2011-03-18.]

2010, May 30 (Sunday) - June 5 (Saturday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: Celebrating Families

The Pride Guide gives the dates for Pride Week (entitled Celebrating Families) as May 30 - June 5, 2010, and lists the following events: a launch party, a kickoff party, a magazine launch, a photography exhibit, a games night, bingo games, an anti-oppression event, a pageant, a bonfire, another kickoff party, the outdoor music festival on Roos Island, and two after parties.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010.]

2010, May 29 (Saturday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: Mega Pride Launch Party

"Mega Pride Launch Party, Saturday, May 29th 9pm-2am, German Club." The event was in Cambridge.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, May 30 (Sunday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: Robin's Nest Tea Party

"The Robin's Nest Tea Party and tri-Pride Kickoff, Sunday May 30th, 2:00pm-6:00pm, The Robin's Nest." The event was in Cambridge.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, May 31 (Monday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: PROUD Magazine Launch

"PROUD Magazine Launch, Monday May 31, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Ethel's Lounge." The event was in Waterloo.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, May 31 (Monday) - June 6 (Sunday) * Guelph Pride Week 2010

According to the tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.24, "This year Guelph Pride is proud to bring you a week of fun filled events starting May 31st until June 6th! From our flag raising to our annual dance we keep the fun rolling all week long!". For more informationm the reader is referred to their website (www.guelphpride.outontheshelf.ca).
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.24.]

2010, May 31 (Monday) * Guelph Pride Week 2010: Annual Flag Raising

"Monday, May 31st come join us downtown for our Annual Flag Raising with the Mayor." The event was in Guelph.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.24.]

2010, June 1 (Tuesday) - June 4 (Friday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: TRUTH Photography

"Teens Resisting Urban Trans and Homophobia (TRUTH) Photography Exhibit, Tuesday, June 1st to June 4th, 7:00-9:00pm, Kitchener City Hall Rotunda."
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 1 (Tuesday): tri-Pride Week 2010 * Gay Games Night

"Gay Games Night, Tuesday, June 1st, 6:00pm-10:00pm, RumRunner's Pub." The event was in Kitchener.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 1 (Tuesday) * Guelph Pride Week 2010: EGALE Speaker: Helen Kennedy

"Tuesday we are very pleased to be able to present to you our 'A for Awareness' event with special guest speaker Helen Kennedy from EGALE.". The event was in Guelph.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.24.]

2010, June 2 (Wednesday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: LESBO BINGO

"6th Annual LESBO BINGO, Wednesday, June 2nd, 7:00pm-9:30pm, RumRunner's Pub." The event was in Kitchener.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 2 (Wednesday) * Guelph Pride Week 2010: Film Screening

"Wednesday is movie night and this year we will be showing 'The Single Man' at the Bookshelf Cinemas.". The event was in Guelph.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.24.]

2010, June 3 (Thursday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: Queering Anti-oppression

"Queering Anti-oppression, Thursday, June 3rd, 6:00pm, Rm 101, Laurier School of Social Work." The event was in Kitchener.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 3 (Thursday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: Mr./Miss tri-Pride Pageant

"Mr./Miss tri-Pride 2010 Pageant, Thursday, June 3rd, 10:00pm-2:00pm, Club Renaissance." The event was in Kitchener.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 4 (Friday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: GLOW Bonfire

"GLOW Bonfire @ Columbia Lake, Friday, June 4th, begins before dusk, Columbia Lake Bonfire Pit." The event was in Waterloo.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 4 (Friday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: tri-Pride Kickoff Party

"tri-Pride Kickoff Party @ Club Ren, Friday, June 4th, 9:00pm-2:00am, Club Renaissance." The event was in Kitchener.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 5 (Saturday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: Outdoor Music Festival

The tri-Pride Live Outdoor Music Festival was held on Saturday, June 5th from 1:00pm - 7:00 pm on Roos Island in Victoria Park, Kitchener. The tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.11 indicates that it included a Market Village, Community and Social Group Exhibits, TD Canada Trust Kid's Zone (a volunteer-supervised "kids-only" activity centre), a Massive Silent Auction, a BBQ, a Licensed Area hosted by "bartender personalities from Club Renaissance", and a Live Entertainment Stage.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9 and p.11.]

The tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.13 indicates that stage entertainment featured Heather Mclean, Community Awards, Jeffrey Straker, Rae Spoon, Ryan Major, The Joys, Miss tri-Pride 2009 2010, Charlena Russell, DownHips Troupe (Egyptian Bellydance), Starpilot, Melissa Ferrick, and God Made Me Funky. The tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.25 also lists Miss Drew as well as Drag Kings and Queens as giving live performances.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.13 and p.25.]

2010, June 5 (Saturday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: tri-Pride Afterglow Party @ Club Ren

"tri-Pride Afterglow Party @ Club Ren, Saturday, June 5th, 9:00pm-2:00am, Club Renaissance." The event was in Kitchener.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 5 (Saturday) * tri-Pride Week 2010: Sizzle tri-Pride After Party

"Sizzle and The Warehouse tri-Pride After Party, Saturday, June 5th, 8:00pm-2:00am, The Warehouse on George." The event was in Cambridge.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.9.]

2010, June 5 (Saturday) * Guelph Pride Week 2010: Dance at Holiday Inn

"Saturday is our traditional dance at the Holiday Inn and this year we are lucky to have DJ Dallas spinning the tunes all night long!". The event was in Guelph.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.24.]

2010, June 6 (Sunday) * Guelph Pride Week 2010: Family Oriented Brunch

"Sunday we are having a family oriented brunch with poems from local artists about what Pride means to them and it's all happening at the Red Brick Cafe's downtown location.". The event was in Guelph.
[source: tri-Pride Guide 2010, p.24.]

2010, Fall * Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition (WRRC):

"This fall (2010), the people who were interested in creating the WRRC met over coffee to chat about how to make this group happen. We figured that a community conversation might be a good way to get people talking about our community and how all of us can better address the issues we’re facing."
[source: the about file at their website (http://wrrc.webs.com/), accessed 2011-03-18.]

2010, October 21 * Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition (WRRC) Conversation: Life

A report of this may be found at their website (http://wrrc.webs.com/) in the Reports area.
[source: their website (http://wrrc.webs.com/), accessed 2011-03-18.]

2010, November 4 * Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition (WRRC) Conversation: Ideas

A report of this may be found at their website (http://wrrc.webs.com/) in the Reports area.
[source: their website (http://wrrc.webs.com/), accessed 2011-03-18.]

2010, November 18 * Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition (WRRC) Conversation: Plans

A report of this may be found at their website (http://wrrc.webs.com/) in the Reports area.
[source: their website (http://wrrc.webs.com/), accessed 2011-03-18.]