Commissioner applications now being accepted
 We are seeking to fill one commissioner vacancy in fall 2021 (to be filled by the Town Manager with Select Board approval). If you'd like to join us in making a difference, please consider applying.
The Rainbow Commission is a volunteer group of residents, appointed by the Town, to promote full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals and groups through affirming policies and programs, resources, advocacy and community building. See rainbowarlington.org for further details on the commission. Based on the Commission’s current makeup, we especially seek to add voices from underrepresented communities. Applicants who can bring experience and knowledge from diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, racial, religious, economic, ability, and veteran backgrounds would help the commission better represent the wonderful diversity within Arlington’s LGBTQIA+ community. All are welcome to apply. The Commission meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom during the pandemic. See rainbowarlington.org/meeting-info to confirm upcoming meeting details.
To apply: Town of Arlington residents who are interested in becoming a member of the LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission, can send resume and letter of interest to: Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine, 730 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA 02476 or email townmanager@town.arlington.ma.us.
Position will remain open until filled.
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A Night of QUEER COMEDY & MUSIC
Together Under the Stars
Sept. 11, 6pm - 8:30pm @Starlight Square
 Join the Rainbow Commission, Cambridge LGBTQIA+ Commission, LexPride and others at Starlight Square, 84 Bishop Allen Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 for an outdoor show with comedy and music. Details and free tickets will be available here. |
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Seniors
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Seniors is a series of senior programs sponsored by LexPride, with co-sponsorship by Lexington Senior Services, Arlington Council on Aging, and Arlington Rainbow Commission, and supported by a grant from the Dana Home Foundation. The first three events are listed below. Click the flyer below to view full size.
After these first three events, we will continue to offer free monthly events to bring us together, express our creativity, share stories, and enjoy entertainment. All events are taking place at Lexington Community Center, 139 Marrett Road. You can sign up here. |
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Stop by and say hi at Arlington Farmers Market
Come visit the Rainbow Commission and Human Rights Commission table at the Arlington Farmer's Market on Sept 8 and Oct 20 from 2 - 6pm to get RC swag, find out about our latest plans, and ask us questions about the commissions.
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Arlington Housing Plan Discussion
Sept. 9, 7:30pm - 9:00pm, for members of the LGBTQIA+ community
The Department of Planning and Community Development is working on a Housing Plan right now and is looking to gather feedback from a diverse range of Arlington community members.
As part of this outreach, DPCD created a way for small groups of people to hold their own discussions about housing and share that input back to the planning team. The Rainbow Commission will be holding a housing discussion for the LGBTQIA+ community on September 9th from 7:30-9:00pm. Register here to join.
You're also welcome to hold your own session, using the resources found on the Housing Plan Implementation Committee page on the Town website, with detailed instructions here.
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Upcoming events
Arlington & Beyond LGBTQ+ Seniors virtual meetup and check in
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting on a smartphone or computer:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/147606734?pwd=emtPcWNFajVRdCtCT2Q1cXVPUnlsZz09
Meeting ID: 147 606 734
Password: 536655
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Join by your landline telephone:
Dial +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 147 606 734
Password: 536655
LexPride Events - Visit the LexPride events list for a full listing of thier upcoming events, including those that are being co-sponsored by the Rainbow Commission.
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Meeting info
Rainbow Commission meetings are generally the third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm and are currently held on Zoom. All Rainbow Commission meetings are open to the public. Upcoming meetings: Thursday, September 23 and Thursday, October 21. Check the Town calendar to confirm meeting dates and locations. *Notice to the public on remote meetings: In the interests of preventing abuse of video-conferencing, all participants, including members of the public, wishing to engage via the Zoom App must register for each meeting and will notice multi-step authentication protocols. Please allow additional time to join the meeting. Further, members of the public who wish to participate without providing their name may still do so by registering to receive the meeting info and using the telephone dial-in information provided.
All Rainbow Commission meetings and events are open to the public. Please contact rainbow@town.arlington.ma.us if you need accommodations. We regret that we generally do not provide ASL interpretation or assistive listening devices. We need at least 2 weeks notice to hire an ASL interpreter.
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