Joy, fun & a COURAGEOUS HOLD TO HOPE is RESISTANCE. They aren't making light of things. They're letting the light in on the darkness trying to surround us. Find your light & keep it going, no matter how small the flame. Find others with lights & combine. Joyful community will end the terror.
Mark Rabe works as a professional actor/singer/pianist/music-director in the Seattle area (35 years and counting) in musicals, plays, cabarets, and similar less-than-lucrative pursuits. ;) Seen on many local stages including: Key City Public Theatre (“Gunmetal Blues”), the annual Seattle Cabaret Festival, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Village Theatre, & more, he has also worked in the orchestra pits of Seattle Rep., ACT Theatre, Village Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, among others. He also tours the country regularly as the pianist for Frank Ferrante’s “An Evening With Groucho”.
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Mark Rabe's "INCURABLE ROMANTIC: A Musical Cabaret. One Man's Search for his Romantic Mr. Right.”
Friday, Feb. 13, 7pm
Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
500 W. Section St.
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
A Fundraiser for the Fellowship
Donation: $25 - use QR code below
Questions? Call 425-289-6803
The steps are fairly easy, so please do both of these today if you can as a discussion on these has already begun.
Also - IF YOU CAN SEND WRITTEN TESTIMONY, please do so. Look for information on this in the links above.
Another bill, SB 6081, which protects the PRIVACY of changes in gender designation and help protect trans people from being easily tracked is being discussed in session right NOW (unfortunately it is already closed): www.takeaction.network/xactions/462...
Please click this TODAY and sign in to vote PRO/In Favor of SB 6002, which protects ALL people by regulating license plate surveillance. We can see why the LGBTQIA+ community needs to be aware of this: www.takeaction.network/xactions/462...
Just a note to add that emails to PFLAG Skagit are confidential, and the inbox is only accessible by the president and the secretary.
Hey, do you enjoy PRIDE & Joy Craft & Gaming Groups? Are you in the Anacortes or Concrete areas? We would like to hear from you! Please respond by Jan 3.
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If you are a PFLAG Skagit member & interested in hosting one of these events, please email info@PFLAGSkagit.org
A world without transgender people has never existed and never will.
To all transgender people out there: You are not alone.
Three seasonal shelters will be open every night from November 24, 2025, to mid-March 2026. An additional shelter in Concrete, located at the East County Resource Center, operated by Community Action of Skagit County, will be activated temporarily during severe weather events.
Overnight shelter offered by Skagit County Public Health, in partnership with cities, Welcome Home Skagit, Family Promise of Skagit Valley, Friendship House-First Step Shelter, Community Action of Skagit County, Faith Community Fellowship Church, and Salem Lutheran Church.
Human Services Seasonal Winter Shelters WILL BE OPEN SOON! Seasonal shelters will be open every night from November 24, 2025, to mid-March 2026. Adults seeking shelter: Check in daily at 2:30 pm at Welcome Home Skagit Resource Center located at Salem Lutheran Church (2529 N. Laventure Road, Mount Vernon). First come, first served. Pregnant and parenting families seeking shelter: Intake required. Please call (360) 854-0743 (between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm or (360) 764-1486 (after 4:00 pm). Informational flyers: English I Spanish If you are interested in volunteering or making donations, please contact the shelter providers below directly. Thank you to our partners Skagit Friendship House, Welcome Home Skagit, Family Promise of Skagit Valley, Community Action of Skagit County Salvation Army Anacortes, Salem Lutheran Church, Faith Community Fellowship Church, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church for supporting our unsheltered neighbors!
Seasonal Overnight Shelters to Open on November 24th in Skagit County
Today we remember and honor those we have lost 🕯️
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Just to be 100% clear, Skagit Queer is hosting the event this year too. Above, I meant to write “Skagit Queer hosted this event last year as well.” PFLAG Skagit is cross-promoting it.
Open to all! You’re welcome to RSVP and find more info here:
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Transgender Celebration of Life (Cocoa Pride) Location: Burlington Public Library, WA Event: Friday, December 12th 5:30pm to 8:30pm What to expect: cheer, hot cocoa and snacks, making friendship bracelets, games, cozy vibes! Just bring your beautiful selves!!
Coming in December:
Transgender Celebration of Life
(Cocoa Pride) ☕️🏳️⚧️
Fri, Dec 12, 5:30–8:30pm
Burlington Public Library
820 E Washington Ave
Skagit Queer held this event last year. It’s a time to decompress following TDOR and in between the holidays.
PFLAG PRIDE & JOY GROUP! FALL CRAFTING & GAMING GROUP Image of fall leaves and Pride heart: shutterstock.com • 2061592742 Join Us November 19, 2025; 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm DIY Crafting (Button Making, Beading, Coloring, etc), Games BYO or Use Ours! We'll Have Snacks, Water & Hot Drinks! Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St, Anacortes For More Information Email Info@PFLAGSkagit.org YAY ALL AGES WELCOME! YAY 15 & YOUNGER ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
PFLAG PRIDE & JOY GROUP! FALL CRAFTING & GAMING GROUP Image of fall leaves and Pride heart: shutterstock.com • 2061592742 Join Us November 22, 2025; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm DIY Crafting (Button Making, Beading, Coloring, etc, Games BYO or Use Ours! We'll Have Snacks, Water & Hot Drinks! Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave, Burlington For More Information Email Info@PFLAGSkagit.org YAY ALL AGES WELCOME! YAY 15 & YOUNGER ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Two all-ages events coming up! Crafting and games! Drop in from 5:30-7:00PM at the Anacortes Public Library on Wednesday, November 19th! Or from 11:30-1:00PM at the Burlington Public Library on Saturday, November 22nd!
Transgender Day of Remembrance Program Board, in collaboration with Rainbow Alliance and Skagit PFlag, will be celebrating the lives of our transgender community members. Come by our table on Thursday November 20th between 9am to 3pm in the Cardinal Center to honor and learn about our trans heroes and loved ones. All are welcome to bring their own photos as well. Free resources and support, as well as an anonymous confession box in the Diversity Center, picture frames, candles and snacks will be provided. SKAGIT STUDENT! LIFE
More Transgender Day of Remembrance events: From 9AM to 3PM on Thursday, November 20, Skagit Valley College will have tables at the Cardinal Center in partnership with Rainbow Alliance Club and Skagit PFLAG.
The Anacortes Episcopal Church (1216 7th St. in Anacortes) will be doing a vigil service on Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 pm for Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Join us November 20th at 7pm. We are holding a candlelight vigil at Cougar Plaza in pullman.
Sunday, October 26, from 10 AM-2 PM, PFLAG Skagit is having another event in partnership with Skagit Land Trust at the Northern State Recreation Area. More details to follow 😁
Skagit Land Trust provided field guides, binoculars, and other information and equipment.
Nature journaling was encouraged
A northern alligator lizard
Western conifer seed bug nymphs
Thank you so much to Skagit Land Trust for opening their Samish Miles property and hosting PFLAG today!
I saw a lizard 🦎 🤠
PFLAG Skagit and Skagit Land Trust Present Queers In Nature Saturday, August 2nd 10am-1pm Samish Miles Conservation Area Guided nature walk Bird and plant identification Self-guided nature exploration Nature journaling and quiet reflection Picnic Area Respond HERE to receive location and directions via email. Details below. Open to all ages and ability levels. Binoculars and feld guides will be provided. PFLAG SKAGIT SKAGIT LAND TRUST Saving Land for Tomorrow This event is open to Skagit PFLAG members.
This Saturday!
THURSDAY, JULY 17th
4 PM - 6PM
MOUNT VERNON COURTHOUSE
Click here for more information and to sign up: pflag-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The more expanded "How to Help Trans/Non-binary/Intersex people!
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In this session, updated for 2025, we’ll review what advocates need to know to fight for their trans and nonbinary loved one. Then we’ll put what we’ve learned to work, navigating real-world scenarios.
People who are transgender and nonbinary (and their affirming families) are under attack – in legislatures, in the media, and in schools. There has never been a greater need to have educated and engaged allies fighting for equality.
PFLAG is hosting a webinar at 5:30 pm on May 28, 2025 on: "Supporting your Trans & Non-binary Loved Ones; What Would You Do?".
www.laconnerpride.org/
La Conner Pride has events scheduled throughout the month of June! 🏳️🌈
