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SUMMARY:A Queerly Crafty Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Bring a craft (sewing\, knitting\, crocheting\, quilting\, embroidery\, etc) and enjoy an afternoon with fellow sewists\, crafters\, and creators! If you think you’ll need a sewing machine or an iron/ironing board\, please let Josephine know in advance and she will try to accommodate (i.e.\, make sure those are available). \n\n\n\nThis is a masked event! Please bring a KN95 or higher mask (we have KN95s if you don’t have one!) \n\n\n\nHave questions about the Grove like parking and how to get in? Check out the FAQs.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-queerly-crafty-afternoon-2/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Family friendly,Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250413T160000
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SUMMARY:Linked
DESCRIPTION:Linked is a all ages community mixer + mutual aid event! come out and join us for an afternoon of community care 🫵💖🙂‍↕️ \n\n\n\nWith an active food + clothing drive (free to give + take as you need) 🍽️\, free clothes mending (bring any items you need repairing!) 👔\, free soup mix to take home 🍜 <3\, to-go cold brew + tea ☕️ + super cool arts & crafts ✂️ and so so much more! guaranteed good time! \n\n\n\nTICKETS AT DOORS! 🎫 PWYC! OR bring an item for the food drive for entry 🥫 \n\n\n\nDONATIONS! FOOD OR MONEY! HEAVILY ENCOURAGED! \n\n\n\nIt’s in times like these that we need to center community! ❤️‍🩹 Show up! Show out! 🔗 Let’s link! Meet people! Come to a space & just talk … socialize … not online! 🫵 We’re all we got. Everyone is welcome \n\n\n\n⭐️😷 THIS EVENT IS MASK MANDATORY! MASKS AVAILABLE AT DOORS!  \n\n\n\nThis is a fully accessible venue!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/linked/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Family friendly,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T191052
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002387-1744650000-1744657200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250418T200000
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CREATED:20250417T191538Z
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UID:10002459-1744999200-1745006400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community? Drop into OTL’s Youth Group on April 18th between 6pm-8pm to make some new friends and learn more about our community. Meetings are casual and drop in\, so you can stay for as long or as little as you would like. Expect a mix of discussion\, low stakes activities\, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the third Friday of each month\, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/ottawa-trans-library-youth-group/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Regular programming,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T191052
CREATED:20250402T145908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T145917Z
UID:10002357-1745154000-1745168400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Get Ready With Me - Queer Prom Accessories
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about going to Queer Prom put on by @homophono? Do you want a special accessory that is bespoke\, perfectly “you”\, and made by yourself? Come join a bunch of lovely people making different types of accessories\, whether for prom or not. Maybe a bowtie? A fascinator? A hair accessory? Or a boutonnière? \n\n\n\nWe’ll be providing a bunch of crafting materials\, but if you have something special in mind\, feel free to bring the supplies along with you! \n\n\n\nThis is a MASKED EVENT (KN95 or better). It’s also pay what you can\, but we’re asking for $20 to cover the cost of the space and the crafting materials that will be supplied. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the Grove like parking and how to get in? Check out the FAQs.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/get-ready-with-me-queer-prom-accessories/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 18 Louisa St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R6Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Family friendly,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250421T170000
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CREATED:20250409T154054Z
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UID:10002388-1745254800-1745262000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T191052
CREATED:20250409T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z
UID:10002389-1745859600-1745866800@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth
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