This was inspired to happen due to a new local (to me) family with a 10 y.o. trans kiddo experiencing bullying in school, & me wanting them to have the chance to make some supportive new friends in the local community.

Below is the write-up I’m sharing. Please feel free to share with the appropriate people!

Rainbow Families Meet-Up in Sudden Valley!

Let’s support one another with LGBTQIA+ friendly community in Sudden Valley. We’d love to see allies, too!

Third Tuesdays of the month.

My family (or maybe just me depending on the day) will be at the front of the South Whatcom Library in Sudden Valley, just before 4pm. (Like from 3:50-4:00 pm) I’d love to meet any new (or old) friends there!

Some Sudden Valley families, afterwards, are then likely to hang out over in the grassy area near the covered pavilion, between the AM/PM beaches, throwing a frisbee, playing a board or card game, or getting out the crafting materials for a fun project. Some families may bring blankets & camp chairs to relax on the grass. I’ll likely be in the area till 6 pm, chatting & having fun with other families; some other families may stay shorter or longer.

If you’d like to stay in the loop, send me an email at SVRainbowFam@gmail.com, and I’ll note you down to send you an email if there are any updates. I will not share your email. Email list participants will have their email address hidden from others on the email list.

Note: If anyone has questions for accessibility needs, about the Rainbow Families Meet-up in Sudden Valley, please email me & I will do my best to get the information you need and work to meet the needs. Unfortunately, the location & timing of this event, which is not ideal for everyone, is a bit restricted by my own family’s accessibility needs, and what allows me to personally be able to organize and attend something like this at all. However, I have had one friend mention she may be able to collaborate & help with planning some other activities this summer, so if you have accessibility needs that can not be met at this activity, even after I’ve explored what I can do, I would be happy to bring those needs into brainstorming with this friend about other activities, where I may have others able to help me make it happen. So I hope you feel comfortable reaching out!