Kitsap Pride 2017 – Viva la Vida
Join us at Kitsap Pride 2017 on Saturday, July 15 in Evergreen Park in Bremerton. This year’s theme is Viva la Vida which encourages everyone to live their authentic life. Continue reading “Kitsap Pride 2017 – Viva la Vida”
Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Sunday is going to be perfect weather to taste wines on the patio. We will have some great food and a special gift for everyone. Stock up on Summer wines while you support Pride. Check out the tasting notes that we just posted on Facebook.
Please purchase tickets now so we can plan
Kitsap Pride Picnic + Rally
Join us Sunday, June 11th, for a family friendly picnic. – This is an all ages event. Admission is by donation. Our hosts will provide a picnic meal of burgers including veggie, and side dishes. Bring your own beverages. Lots of space for fun and games. This is a benefit for the Kitsap Pride Network and Q Youth Resources.
This our local entry in the Global LBGT March and Rally. Come be a part of the global movement while supporting our local LGBTQ organizations!
Find out more and RSVP at our Facebook Event.
Meet Our 2016 Sponsors
Kitsap Pride couldn’t happen every year without the support of our sponsors. This year we are proud to have Port Madison Enterprises, Kitsap Safe Schools, Group Health Cooperative, Compass Legal Services, Pacific Cannabis Company, 420 Annex, and The Honor Bar sponsoring the event.
Port Madison Enterprises
Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of the Suquamish tribal government which is aimed at developing community resources while promoting the economic and social welfare of the tribe. They are best known locally for the Clearwater Casino, Kiana Lodge, and White Horse Golf Club.
http://www.portmadisonenterprises.com/
Kitsap Safe Schools
The Kitsap Safe Schools Network is a growing partnership of community groups, agencies, churches, youth groups, parents and individuals working together to protect every child from the torment of bullying, including bullying based on perceived sexual orientation and gender identity. They produce the Kitsap County Youth Human Rights Rally every year and provide support for area GSAs and the Pink Prom.
Group Health Cooperative
Group Health is a unique health care system that coordinates care and coverage to more than 625,000 residents throughout Washington state. Group Health advances health in the community through its medical education, charitable foundation, and nationally recognized research institute. Group Health has been participating in pride events for more than a decade and this year celebrates pride in Bremerton, Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle and Spokane. For interesting health-related information, click here: http://blog.ghc.org/ #ThisIsHealthy
Compass Legal Services
Compass Legal Services, P.S. is your resource for navigating the legal system in the areas of Family Law and Divorce, Estate Planning, Business Incorporation and Arbitration. Led by attorney Heather Forrler, CLS serves clients in litigated matters here in Kitsap County and other clients in non-litigated matters throughout Western Washington.
Pacific Cannabis Company
Pacific Cannabis Company is a full service legal marijuana store in Bremerton.
Destination Hwy 420 Annex
Destination Hwy 420 is East Bremerton’s premier legal marijuana store!
http://www.destinationhwy420.com/
The Honor Bar
The Honor Bar is located across from Evergreen Park in Bremerton.
http://www.scoutcafe-honorbar.com/
Looking for volunteers for Kitsap Pride!
We’re looking for volunteers to help us make this year’s Kitsap Pride the best ever!
We need help on the day of the event with set-up/tear-down, helping to coordinate vendors/entertainment, working our Pride booth/store, and much more!
Kitsap Pride is on July 16 from 11 am to 5 pm. We begin setup at 9 am and teardown lasts until around 6 pm. Morning and afternoon shifts are available.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign-up here or send an email to ginger@kitsappride.org. Please let us know what times you’re available and if there’s an volunteer need you’re particularly interested in fulfilling. Thank you!
Pride in Port Gamble: A Wine Tasting Fundraiser
This kick-off event for Kitsap Pride’s 20 Events for 20 Years celebration features wine-tasting, food pairings, and a silent auction with art, music, cultural, and dining experiences. All money raised will do to support Kitsap Pride Network and the 20th celebration of Pride in Kitsap County, which is planned for July 16 in Evergreen Park.
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased from Brown Paper Tickets.
June 12, 2016
4 –7 p.m
Port Gamble General Store & Café
32400 N Rainier Ave
Port Gamble, WA
32400 N Rainier Ave
Port Gamble, WA
Meet Our 2015 Sponsors
Kitsap Pride couldn’t happen every year without the support of our sponsors. This year we are proud to have the Pride Foundation and Group Health Cooperative sponsoring the event. Come by and see them on July 18, 2015 from Noon to 5 p.m. at Evergreen Park in Bremerton.
Pride Foundation
Pride Foundation is a regional community foundation that inspires giving to expand opportunities and advance full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people across the Northwest. They invest in organizations, students, and leaders in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington—transforming individual acts of courage into a unified movement for change. Leveraging generous support from thousands of donors and volunteers, they provide the support that local visionaries need to effect change in their communities: grant dollars, scholarships, fellowships, technical expertise, convenings, and leadership development.
http://www.pridefoundation.org
Group Health Cooperative
Group Health Cooperative is a member-governed, nonprofit health care system that coordinates care and coverage. Founded in 1947 and based in Seattle, Washington, Group Health and its subsidiary health carriers, Group Health Options, Inc. and KPS Health Plans, serve more than 600,000 residents of Washington and North Idaho. Group Health serves the Kitsap Peninsula with medical centers in Poulsbo, Silverdale, and Port Orchard and behavioral health services in Bremerton.
Kitsap Great Give
Get ready! On May 5th, 2015 we are participating in Kitsap Great Give. Starting at midnight you can donate to the Kitsap Pride Network through this page, our direct donation page, or at Kitsap Great Give directly.
Every donation to Kitsap Pride increases our chances of winning prizes and getting a greater share of the bonus pool. Throughout the day you can follow us on the Leaderboard to see how we are doing.
If you have any questions about the Kitsap Great Give please write to celebrations@kitsappride.org or greatgive@kitsapfoundation.org
Support Your Local Pride
Kitsap Pride is proud to announce that we are now recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. Celebrate with us by making a gift to support our efforts in the community. Tuesday, December 2nd is a great day to do just that. After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday.
The year ahead for Kitsap Pride is looking great. Soon we will be holing a Town Hall meeting to get your input on what is next for pride in Kitsap. We want to hear your ideas on what works and what doesn’t but also your ideas on what you want your pride to be.
Keep an eye out for announcements or join our email list.