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SUMMARY:Peer-led Group for Gender Diverse Parents
DESCRIPTION:A social group for trans and gender diverse parents to find support and community. \nMeets every 1st Thursday of the month from 5p – 7p and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10a – 12p in the Founder’s Boardroom of our LGBTQ+ Community Center.
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/peer-led-group-for-gender-diverse-parents-3/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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UID:1484-1779184800-1779188400@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Yoga with Friends
DESCRIPTION:A weekly yoga social group that meets in our Founder’s Boardroom every Tuesday morning! Led by our partners at Soulside Healing Arts\, this groups seeks to promote community togetherness\, enhance mindfulness\, and improve mental and physical health. \nThe event is free and open to all. Yoga mats provided by our instructor. \nDonations for Soulside Healing Arts accepted.
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/yoga-with-friends-6/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T140925Z
CREATED:20260409T140925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140925Z
UID:1509-1779384600-1779391800@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Run with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Whether your prepping for your next 5k or just want to practice your cardio\, this is the social group for you! \nOpen to individuals of any ability\, this group meets weekly at our LGBTQ+ Community Center to walk\, jog\, or run along the Rock Island Trail. \nSocial Group meets every Thursday weather permitting.
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/run-with-friends-7/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T201418Z
CREATED:20260408T201418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T201418Z
UID:1464-1779444000-1779451200@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Diverse Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Constraints\n\nHow do you navigate society now?\nFear and threats\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\n\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-diverse-support-group-3/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T194956Z
CREATED:20260408T194956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194956Z
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SUMMARY:Stonewall Pride & Proud Mini-Ball
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to have a ball\, Peoria? Central Illinois Friends is partnering with the Legendary International Father AJ Ninja to bring the ball back to Peoria for the 4th year in a row.\n\nIn the tradition of the movie ‘Paris is Burning’ ballroom is a black\, queer performance art where contestants walk a variety of different categories and create an extreme performance of gender presentation.\n\nWe invite people of all ages\, abilities\, and presentations to come out\, and walk any of our 7 Open to All categories:\n\n\nOTA Vogue Fem Performance ($150) – In the tradition of the “Snatch Game” come in your best imitation of your favorite celebrity idols. No one should have to guess who you are. For a video example of Vogue Fem Performance click here.\nOTA Runway ($300) – Just like there’s as many gayz in the world as colors in the rainbow come in your best rainbow colors ‘camp’ drag couture. For a video example of Runway click here.\nOTA Up in Pumps ($150) – It’s not my fault mother\, I can walk better in your shoes! Come in your best rainbow pumps to stomp the runway down. For a video example of Up in Pumps click here.\nOTA Sex Siren ($150) – You’ve just escaped the drags dressing room. Come to the stage and show us all the damage you caused\, colorful kisses\, make-up\, and all. For a video example of Sex Siren click here. (Please be mindful\, due to the nature of this category this video does feature revealing outfits.)\nOTA Bizarre Bazaar ($300) – You’re what society fears\, but take that negative and turn it into a positive. Give your best spooky drag look of a lifetime. For a video example of Bizarre Bazaar click here.\nOTA Best Dress ($150) – So what that I’m that I’m a pageant gurl\, I cam here to win! Come in your best pageant attire. For a video example of Best Dress click here.\nOTA Hand Performance 4 Your Life ($150) – Come in a shade of lipstick and lace ruffle gloves. For a video example of Hand Performance click here.\n\nIf the ticket price is prohibitive for you please email outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org or call (309) 431-5880 to talk with us about getting free ticket
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/stonewall-pride-proud-mini-ball/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Community Centr\, 710 W Percy Baker Jr Ave\, Peoria\, IL\, 61605\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T204219Z
CREATED:20260408T204219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T204219Z
UID:1486-1779789600-1779793200@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Yoga with Friends
DESCRIPTION:A weekly yoga social group that meets in our Founder’s Boardroom every Tuesday morning! Led by our partners at Soulside Healing Arts\, this groups seeks to promote community togetherness\, enhance mindfulness\, and improve mental and physical health. \nThe event is free and open to all. Yoga mats provided by our instructor. \nDonations for Soulside Healing Arts accepted.
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/yoga-with-friends-7/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T141016Z
CREATED:20260409T141016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T141016Z
UID:1511-1779989400-1779996600@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Run with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Whether your prepping for your next 5k or just want to practice your cardio\, this is the social group for you! \nOpen to individuals of any ability\, this group meets weekly at our LGBTQ+ Community Center to walk\, jog\, or run along the Rock Island Trail. \nSocial Group meets every Thursday weather permitting.
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/run-with-friends-8/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T201607Z
CREATED:20260624T201509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T201607Z
UID:1773-1781352000-1781370000@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:2026 Juneteenth Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join Us On Saturday\, June 13th at the Peoria Riverfront as the YANI Collective and The Juneteenth Committee Bring The Community Together To Commemorate Culture\, History\, and Unity!\n\nThis Year’s Theme Is ICONIC – Celebrating All Things Culture!\n\nThe Day Starts Off With The 3rd Annual Ernestine Jackson Parade\, Hosted By The NAACP PEORIA BRANCH!!\n\nFollowed By: Alumni Basketball Game\, Fashion Show\, Health & Wellness Fair\, Miss Juneteenth\, Miss Teen Juneteenth\, Little Miss Juneteenth\, and Mister Juneteenth\, Food\, Community & Business Vendors!!
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/2026-juneteenth-fest/
LOCATION:200 NE Water St\, Peoria\, IL 61602-1356\, United States\, 200 NE Water St\, Peoria\, IL 61602-1356\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T211216Z
CREATED:20260625T211216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T211216Z
UID:2292-1782468000-1782475200@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Diverse Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Restrictions and Removals of Support\n\nWhen social structure changes around you\nFound Family\nCommunity\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\n\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-diverse-support-group-4/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260625T211526Z
CREATED:20260625T211526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T211526Z
UID:2298-1782741600-1782756000@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:June Sunday Funday Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:Join Central Illinois Friends for a special Stonewall Celebration – Honoring Our History! Get ready for an afternoon of community\, entertainment\, and celebration at our Sunday Funday event on June 28 at Club Diesel! Party: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Drag Show Begins: 4:00 PM FREE Entry $2 Well Drinks Gas Card Giveaways Throughout the Event!Featuring incredible performances by: Ceduxion Carrington Max E Pad Decevia Mann Sharon SharealikeAs we celebrate Pride Month\, we also honor the legacy of Stonewall and the trailblazers who fought for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Bring your friends\, support local performers\, and celebrate with us!
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/june-sunday-funday-drag-show/
LOCATION:Club Diesel\, 629 Main St\, Peoria\, IL\, 61602\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T210958Z
CREATED:20260625T210958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T210958Z
UID:2288-1782986400-1782993600@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Peer-led Group for Gender Diverse Parents
DESCRIPTION:A social group for trans and gender diverse parents to find support and community. \nMeets every 1st Thursday of the month from 5p – 7p and every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10a – 12p in the Founder’s Boardroom of our LGBTQ+ Community Center.
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/peer-led-group-for-gender-diverse-parents-4/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T211319Z
CREATED:20260625T211319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T211319Z
UID:2295-1783677600-1783684800@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Diverse Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Restrictions and Removals of Support\n\nWhen social structure changes around you\nFound Family\nCommunity\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\n\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-diverse-support-group-5/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T230000
DTSTAMP:20260625T210534Z
CREATED:20260625T210534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T210534Z
UID:2281-1784023200-1784070000@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Yoga with Friends
DESCRIPTION:A weekly yoga social group that meets in our Founder’s Boardroom every Tuesday morning! Led by our partners at Soulside Healing Arts\, this groups seeks to promote community togetherness\, enhance mindfulness\, and improve mental and physical health. \nThe event is free and open to all. Yoga mats provided by our instructor. \nDonations for Soulside Healing Arts accepted.
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/yoga-with-friends-8/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260625T210808Z
CREATED:20260625T210753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T210808Z
UID:2284-1784136600-1784143800@centralillinoisfriends.org
SUMMARY:Run with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Whether your prepping for your next 5k or just want to practice your cardio\, this is the social group for you! \nOpen to individuals of any ability\, this group meets weekly at our LGBTQ+ Community Center to walk\, jog\, or run along the Rock Island Trail. \nSocial Group meets every Thursday weather permitting.
URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/run-with-friends-9/
LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org
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