Articles tagged with: One Anchorage
Bipartisan group of former Anchorage mayors announce support of One Anchorage Initiative
One Anchorage is holding a press conference today with a bipartisan group of five former Anchorage mayors announcing their support of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative, which is on the ballot for the April 3 Anchorage municipal election.
Fairview Community Council passes resolution for equal rights in Anchorage
Fairview Community Council has passed a resolution calling for the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender in the Municipality of Anchorage’s equal rights code, Title 5. The resolution passed at the community council’s January 12 meeting by a vote of 13 to 1. The resolution comes as the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative (One Anchorage) is set to be voted upon in the April 3 municipal election.
Dine Out for Equality: Spenard Roadhouse, Snow City, & Sacks Cafe in support of One Anchorage
Dine Out for Equality at Spenard Roadhouse (Jan. 30), Snow City Cafe (Feb. 14), or Sacks Cafe & Restaurant (Feb. 27) — and show your support for One Anchorage!
One Anchorage Fun Run for Equality on Sunday, Jan. 29
Join One Anchorage for a Fun Run for Equality on Sunday, January 29 from 9:00-11:00 AM. Join us for a fun walk, run, ski, or bike ride or just come for warm refreshments and food. It’s a great opportunity to make a donation to One Anchorage! (You can also contribute online.)
“Milk” screening Sunday benefits One Anchorage
Come out Sunday, January 22nd for a screening of Gus Van Sant’s Milk, starring Sean Penn in his Oscar–winning performance as openly gay politician Harvey Milk. Suggested donations of $5 will benefit One Anchorage in its campaign to gain passage of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative.
Thursday: Speakeasy Party at Bernie’s Bungalow to benefit One Anchorage
Bernie’s Bungalow, One Anchorage & Hendrick’s Gin invite you to a Speakeasy Party benefiting One Anchorage!
One Weekend for One Anchorage: Friday Night Divas go all out for equality
The Friday Night Divas are hosting a Friday/Saturday doubleheader this weekend at the Anchorage nightclub Mad Myrna’s to benefit One Anchorage in its campaign to gain passage of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative in the Anchorage municipal election on April 3.
Christians for Equality: We speak to the understanding of Christianity as an ethic of love
On December 8, 2011, Christians for Equality held a press conference at Anchorage’s First Congregational Church in support of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative. Among the prepared statements read at the press conference was that of Rev. Susan Knight of Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
Christians for Equality: We affirm that all people are people of sacred worth
On December 8, 2011, Christians for Equality held a press conference at Anchorage’s First Congregational Church in support of the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative. Among the prepared statements read at the press conference was that of Rev. Peter K. Perry, United Methodist pastor.
Miss MeMe’s “37th Annual” Christmas Gospel Show to benefit One Anchorage & ICOAA Cares
Please join your hosts Miss MeMe and K-Ho for an afternoon of Christmas celebration, healing and debauchery! All proceeds will benefit One Anchorage. Please also bring a perishable food item to benefit ICOAA Cares’ support of the Food Bank of Alaska.
One Anchorage is the campaign for an April election ballot measure to offer the same legal protections to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people already offered to all other Anchorage residents. On December 8, One Anchorage campaign turned in over 13,000 signatures to the Anchorage municipal clerk to place the Anchorage Equal Rights Initiative on Anchorage’s April 3, 2012 municipal ballot.
- Date/time: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 5:00–8:00 PM
- Location: Mad Myrna’s, 530 East 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK (see map)
- Cost of admission: $5.00
- Further info: see Facebook events page
