Community members enjoy Pride Party at Bass Street Landing 2023
QUAD CITIES — Check out pics of the 3rd Annual Pride Party at Bass Street Landing Saturday in Moline.
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Category: 2023
Four major Pride fests this weekend; Juneteenth celebrations include online events like Accessible Juneteenth
Along with a look at what’s happening for Pride this weekend in Illinois and Iowa, check out The Real Mainstream’s rundown of seven Juneteenth celebrations you can join online, from anywhere, over the next four days.
In addition, find out about a run of events for Quad Citians from Clock Inc. LGBT+ Center, plus the area’s second big annual Pride Fest, Pride Party at Bass Street Landing.
Plus, find links to a dozen or more other Pride events, including the big Iowa City Pride Fest and Dixon Pride.
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Packed Pride weekend for the Quad Cities, including parade and Pride Party at Bass Street Landing
This weekend is one of the busiest Pride weekends of the season for the Quad Cities.
Whether it’s the annual Pride Parade, the 3rd Annual Pride Party at Bass Street Landing, or painting and storytelling with Clock Inc., there’s a Pride event for almost every interest.
Check out The Real Mainstream’s rundown on what’s still to come for Pride season in the Quad Cities.
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Almost two dozen Pride events coming in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids area including Iowa City Pride Fest Saturday
Pride season is still going strong throughout the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area, including this weekend’s big Iowa City Pride Unity March and Fest.
Check out this round-up of almost two dozen events happening in not only Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, but also Hiawatha and Marion.
The events serve all ages including children, families and adults. They also cover many interests, ranging from sports and exercise, to drag and live music, to arts and crafts, and more.
Check out Tori Trembath’s round-up of Pride for the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area in The Real Mainstream
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Self-care: where does the word come from, what does it really mean, and how can you embrace it?
Self-care isn’t selfish; in fact, it’s essential. And more complicated than just one’s self.
That’s just part of what you’ll read about in this new regular column from Viminda Shafer, community engagement coordinator for The Project of the Quad Cities.
Shafer is a former teacher and modern-day continuous public presence in advocating for the mental, physical and sexual health care provided by TPQC in 20 counties along the Iowa/Illinois border.
In her new column, she’ll offer “thoughts, inspirations, tips, tricks, and resources around not only self-care, but also community care.”
Check out Viminda’s first column here — and start pondering your own self-care questions you’d like her help in answering!
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