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February 10, 2011

The MAKE IT BETTER DANCE, held on February 6, 2011, at the Two River Theater was a resounding success. 120 teens age 13 – 19 from over 15 different schools came out for the big event!! They ate, got to meet new friends and danced to tunes provided by DJ Zero and her amazing team! The Two River Theater turned their black box theater into the craziest club ever!!

All of that was made possible by an incredible group of adult supporters who are committed to providing positive, safe and entertaining social opportunities for our LGBT youth and their friends. To let the students know how just much support is out there, we have put together a list of all those who contributed time, money, food, space and a whole bunch of other stuff!

Here is the MAKE IT BETTER list of supporters:

THE TWO RIVER THEATER
Kate Cordaro, Director of Education
Brian Holland, Director of Audience Services
Rob Stawicki, Technician
Anne Keefe, Institutional Giving Associate
Bree Mahoney, Assistant House Manager
Jeremy Stoller, Literary Manager
Anne Marie Nest, Front of House Manager
Dan Montano, Lighting and Sound Supervisor
Dorothy Braniff, Special Events Manager

Jersey Shore PFLAG
Abby Maisonave, President (Ocean County)
Dena Reger, Vice President (Monmouth County)

RUMSON/FAIR HAVEN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GSA
Kate Okeson, Advisor
Mike Emmich, Advisor

MONMOUTH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GSA
Jen Mitchell, Advisor

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL GSA
Steve Koumoulis, Advisor

OCEAN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GSA
Sue Henderson, Advisor

THE COLLIER SCHOOL
Nancy Moran, Clinical Social Worker

MATAWAN/ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL
Michele Lambly, Advisor

THE HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE & HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION CENTER AT BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jane Denny, Director of Education

CHAPERONES
Kristen Lanfrank- Rumson-Fair Haven RHS
Zach Wilson – Rumson-Fair Haven RHS
Gretchen Wilson – Allied Health and Science High School
Rob Thorp – Rumson-Fair Haven RHS
Carey Huff – Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office
Justin Nevin – Kearney High School
DJ ZERO
SUGARUSH, RED BANK
DREW’S MARKET, SPRING LAKE
REGER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Susie and Doug Milnes, Shrewsbury
Lucy and Bill Bogdon, Shrewsbury

Better Dance!

January 17, 2011

Jersey Shore PFLAG and the Two River Theater are Making if Better for Youth by hosting the Better Dance for LGBTQ teens and their allies on Sunday, February 6th from 5 – 9pm. The dance will be held at the Two River Theater in Red Bank NJ, and is open to teens 13 – 19 years old. All regional GSAs are invited, and all youth throughout the Monmouth and Ocean County area may attend. There is a suggested entrance fee of $5, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Food will be provided through donation of individuals and local businesses.

If you are an individual or organization who wishes to attend or help out, let us know! rsvp@makeitbetter4youth.org
You may also RSVP through our Facebook Event Page for the Better Dance.

Better Dance!

Call for entries: MAKE IT STOP ‘zine

December 3, 2010

Calling all LGBTQIA teens in the New York (and outlying) area! We want YOU to contribute to MAKE IT STOP, a zine about bullying. We’re open to anything — do you want to do an advice column? Draw a comic? Write a letter to a homophobe? Tell your teachers, parents, friends, what they could do to help? If you want to contribute but aren’t sure what you want to do, that’s ok — email us at makeitstopzine@gmail.com and you can join our brainstorming list, and we can show you some ideas that are waiting for the right person. Artists, writers, all are welcome — let’s make something that matters. Get in touch soon! makeitstopzine@gmail.com

Deadline: December 15th

Friday Nights for Youth at Trinity Church Asbury Park

November 28, 2010

LAST FRIDAYS THROUGH THE SCHOOL YEAR:  Movie and Games Night at Trinity Church, 503 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ (732-775-5084).

Young people Grades 6 – 12 are invited to play games and watch a movie with popcorn, pizza, and soda from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
This activity will occur on the last Friday of most months throughout the school year.  Check back for updates and exceptions.