Events & Calendar

Lavender Treks Burger Night

Please join us at Mel's Butcher Box next Monday night Feb 24th from 6-8pm for the best burger, fries and the best onion rings you could imagine in Bergen county! 

Mel's Butcher Box | American Restaurant in Tenafly, NJ

Mel provides a cooler for your BYOB.  Community, Food and Fun!  Please RSVP by 2/21/2025 to Wanda Ashbrook 201-742-3945, Lavender Treks

Discussion on LGBTQ+ Transportation Needs

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) will host two discussion events, where LGBTQ+ persons can express their needs and experiences with public transportation in New Jersey. 

The meetings will be:

• Virtual: Wed Feb 26th 7pm

• In-person: Wed Mar 19th 7pm

Registration is required here and you can also take a survey to provide feedback if you cannot attend.

See the flyer for more details.

Neurodiversity and Neuroinclusion Workshop Series

Equality Mental Health is sponsoring a free workshop series to understand and support neurodiversity. Participants will gain awareness and skills to empower neurodivergent individuals and families to articulate their needs, assert boundaries, thrive in school and work environments and connect with supportive communities. The workshops will be held at the River Edge Public Library on Saturdays 1pm-3pm on the following dates:

• Feb 15th - Introduction to Neurodiversity and Neuroinclusion

• Mar 1st - Neuroaffirming Approaches for Helping Professionals & Families

• Apr 5th - Building Neuroinclusive Communities and Organizations

• May 3rd - Navigating Identity and Adulthood for Neuroqueer People

To find out more and to register, call 201-885-3522

Know Your Rights under the New Administration!

Learn about Federal and State Law, legal protections, and advocacy as pertains to the LGBTQ+ community. Sat Mar 8th 7pm-9pm at Cresskill Congregational Church, 85 Union Ave, Cresskill, NJ.
Speakers Drew J. Ruzanski, Esq. and H. Craig Cutler, LCSW, NCPsy.A 

Click here to RSVP  (Walk-ins Welcome)

For more info, email hccutler@equalitymentalhealth.com 

This is a free event, all ages are welcome.
Sponsored by Equality Mental Health, PFLAG Paramus, Garden State Equality, and Rainbow Cafe.

Don't Cry for me, My Yeshiva at Cliffside Park Arts Association

The Cliffside Park Arts Association will host this musical, cabaret-style show written by Joe Fox, about his experiences as a gay, Jewish male creating a documentary about same-sex marriage.

Saturday, March 8th at 8pm at the Cliffside Park Arts Association - The Hub, 207 Edgewater Avenue, Cliffside Park, NJ. 

See the website for more details or email info@crymyyeshiva.com for tickets and reservations.

Writer's Room

Writer's Room is a free and open invitation monthly, online writing workshop hosted by the Future Perfect Project. The workshop focuses on developing writing skills and tools for creatives of all backgrounds and experiences. This is a 75-min workshop that meets monthly on Zoom, every second Tuesday of the month at 8pm.  

Open to LGBTQ+ youth and allies age 13-19. Registration required - click here to sign up.

Youth Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Support Group

Equality Mental Health and Bridges4Life are hosting a support group for Trans and Gender Non-Confirming Youth ages 12-17 at 852 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge NJ 2nd Floor. 

To find out more and to register, call 201-885-3522