The Village Project invites you to dinner and conversation about how to best support LGBTQ+ people--whether in the classroom, at work, or at home.

Join us for expert-led presentations and panel discussions. Topics include:

• Basics of LGBTQ+ Vocabulary

• Someone Has Come Out to Me: Now What?

• Legislative & Legal Updates for LGBTQ+ People

• Advocacy & Allyship

Speakers

Basics of LGBTQ+ Vocabulary

• Viminda Shafer (she/hers), Community Relations & Development Coordinator, The Project of the Quad Cities

• Christian Ciochetti (he/him), MPH Intern, The Project of the Quad Cities

Someone Has Come Out to Me: Now What?

• Zachery Nielsen (he/him), LMHC, NCC, Psychotherapist and Owner of Bloom Therapy

• Autumn Gonzalez (she/her), LHMC, CAADC, CCMHC, TCT, Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, The Project of the Quad Cities

Legislative & Legal Updates for LGBTQ+ People:

• Iowa Representative Ken Croken (he/him)

Advocacy and Allyship:

• Bev Krueger (they/them) Queer Elementary Educator

• Sarah Eickleberry (she/her), Associate Professor and Assistant Chair – Kinesiology at SAU

• Becky Castandeda (she/her), Clock Inc. Board President

Menu

$35 Inclusive Price (tax and gratuity included) – Includes 1 Glass of Wine, Domestic Beer, or Soda

Rainbow Salad with House Dressing – Mixed Greens, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumber

Choice of:

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with White Wine Cream Sauce, Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

OR

Herb Crusted Cauliflower Steaks, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine

Dessert

$17 Kids Option – Includes 1 Soda (15 years old and younger)

Chicken Strips with Mac & Cheese and Fruit Cup

Dessert

HOW TO RSVP

RSVP via email or to Erin at 563-484-5907