Posted on April 23rd, 2018
WAGLY celebrated its seventh birthday on Monday, March 19! Dozens of current participants and several WAGLY alums showed up to ring in the happy occasion. As we have in the past, we had an open mic for youth who wished to showcase their talents. We also welcomed Mistah Boston Pride 2017, Jayden Jamison KA St. […]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2018
Youth participants recently voted for their OUT MetroWest “celebrity dream guest,” and the voting was conclusive: they wanted trans activist and YouTube star Chase Ross. Chase is making dreams come true on Wednesday, March 14, when he’ll visit to give a talk on trans identity. The event will be held at 24 Vernon Street, Framingham […]
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Posted on January 3rd, 2018
Curious about attending a meeting but don’t know where to start? You have options! If you’re in middle school, you are welcome at Nexus meetings and drop-in hours. These meetings are open to all queer, questioning, and allied youth. (If *you* think you belong, you do!) You can come whenever you’re free or you can […]
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Posted on December 6th, 2017
With many youth participants on school break between Christmas and New Year, we wanted to offer a fun daytime activity this year. On Tuesday, December 26, we’re hosting a pajama brunch for LGBTQ and allied youth in grades 6-12. From ten to noon, we’ll provide food and drinks at our drop-in space at 929 Worcester Road, […]
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Posted on November 3rd, 2017
Halloween is always festive at WAGLY, and this year was no exception. Although dressing up is optional, participants came dressed to impress for our annual costume contest. Winners took home prizes in categories including Most Clever Costume, Scariest Costume, Comfiest Costume, and Best Group Costume. Thanks to a creative adult advisor, participants were also able to participate in a […]
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Posted on July 7th, 2017
Wednesday, July 12 is looking extra-delicious. All LGBTQ youth from ages 11 to 18 are invited to an ice cream party from 1:30-4 at The Morse Institute Library in downtown Natick! We’ll be showing a movie, playing games, applying temporary tattoos, and making buttons and ice cream sundaes. We’re so grateful to the Morse Institute teen librarian […]
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Posted on June 21st, 2017
OUT MetroWest’s youth programs run year-round, and we’re excited to let you know what we have planned for July and August. As usual, WAGLY and Umbrella will welcome high school youth. Over the summer, this includes those who’ll enter 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in the fall—as well as those who’ll enter their first year of […]
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Posted on May 5th, 2017
Boston’s Youth Pride celebration is just two weeks from tomorrow, on Saturday, May 20. If you’re interested in marching with OUT MetroWest, contact Courtney to reserve your free t-shirt. We’ll be traveling to and from City Hall Plaza via the Riverside train station in Newton. If you’d like to travel with us, Courtney can provide details!
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Posted on February 16th, 2017
Applications are being accepted for the 2017 Massachusetts GSA Student Leadership Summit, which will take place August 12-14 at UMass Amherst. Students who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2017/18 school year are eligible to apply. The program is free, and all individuals who are accepted will be provided with overnight accommodations at UMass Amherst, […]
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Posted on February 13th, 2017
Due to inclement weather, tonight’s WAGLY meeting is canceled. We will reschedule our presentation from REACH to an upcoming meeting. Be safe, and we’ll see you at our next WAGLY meeting in two weeks!
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Posted on January 26th, 2017
On Monday, January 30, we’re welcoming National Poetry Slam Champion Erich Haygun to WAGLY. Erich represents The House Slam, the first poetry slam venue located in his hometown of Boston. Erich’s work is forthcoming in The Dead Animal Handbook (University of Hell Press, 2016), and he has been honored by the Massachusetts State Senate and […]
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Posted on January 5th, 2017
This year we were fortunate to receive three grants to support our WAGLY peer leadership program. The Foundation for MetroWest’s Fund for Wellesley; The Church Home Society; and The Boston Pride Community Fund all provided funding to this powerful initiative. Through the program, up to a dozen WAGLY youth participants are selected to be part of […]
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Posted on November 8th, 2016
We were thrilled to welcome director Shaleece Haas to WAGLY on Monday, November 7. Not only did she screen her award-winning documentary film, Real Boy, for us, but she also brought along the film’s subject and star, Bennett Wallace. WAGLY youth loved the film and were excited to have the chance to interact with Shaleece and Bennett. Big thanks […]
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Posted on July 17th, 2016
Monday, July 18 6:45-8:30 p.m. 309 Washington Street, Wellesley This meeting will feature a conversation about dealing with transphobia, led by our terrific summer intern, Iris. (That’s Iris below! Come meet them before they go back to college in the fall.) HIV testing will also be available for those who wish to be tested. Bring […]
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Monday, July 11 6:45-8:30 p.m. 309 Washington Street, Wellesley This meeting will feature a creative writing workshop led by Brie. We’ll discover the beauty around us by writing love letters between everyday objects. P.S. Bring friends—new participants welcome!
Read MorePosted on June 18th, 2016
Monday, June 20 6:45-8:30pm 309 Washington St. in Wellesley Black and Pink WAGLY welcomes Jason Lydon from Black and Pink, an organization that addresses issues of the school-to-prison pipeline, acknowledges LGBTQ people ‘behind the walls,’ and responds with strategies that support resilience and aim for a better world. HIV testing will also be available […]
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Monday, June 13 6:45-8:30pm 309 Washington St. in Wellesley Identity Exploration At Monday’s meeting, Brie will lead us through a workshop on identity. We’ll spend time doing activities and thinking about how we understand and define ourselves in the world. Hope to see you there! (P.S. New participants always welcome.)
Read MorePosted on June 6th, 2016
Monday, June 6 6:45-8:30pm 309 Washington St. in Wellesley Looking to the Future At tonight’s meeting, assistant adult advisor Tyler will share his story. We’ll also take time for our newly-minted high school grads to share their plans for next year, if they’re so inclined. And, finally, we’ll make and fly paper airplanes full of […]
Read MorePosted on May 22nd, 2016
Monday, May 23 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. 309 Washington Street, Wellesley Sharing Our Stories Sharing our own stories is a powerful way to connect with and learn from one another. Storytelling about coming out, identity, and experience is a valued tradition in the LGBTQ community, and we’re looking forward to hearing one or two personal […]
Read MorePosted on May 13th, 2016
Monday, May 16 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. 309 Washington Street, Wellesley Real Talk about Drug Use and Harm Reduction Gary Langis will join us to talk about the realities of substance use. This is an opportunity to ask questions for friends and learn ways to reduce harm. For those interested, HIV testing will also be […]
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