Welcome to the Community Alliance & Action Network!
"We are here..." for you!

 
Current Events: Here you you'll find special events and regular programming of C.A.A.N. community center. Most of our events are free for C.A.A.N. members. We do ask non-C.A.A.N. members to pay a donation of your choosing to help with the upkeep of the center; if you're not a member, become one today by going to our Join Us! page.

Pride Month 2009: J-Town Pride!

Civil Unions, Equal Marriage and Straights:
How marriage equality in Illinois benefits everyone

Westmont Public Library
428 N. Cass
Westmont, IL 60559
Tuesday, June 30th, 7:00 PM

Panelists:
- Bonnie Grabenhofer, National Executive VP-elect of NOW, www.now.org/
- Gini Lester,
Member of the Illinois Lavender Green Caucus of ILGP, www.ilgp.org and 1st Vice President of Community Alliance & Action Network, www.caanmidwest.org
- Mike Carr, President, Illinois Log Cabin Republicans, www.logcabin.org/lcrchicago/
- Andy Thayer, of the Gay Liberation Network, www.gayliberation.net/
- Rick Garcia, Equality Illinois, www.equalityillinois.com/
Bob Mueller, Moderator
Hosted by the DuPage County Green Party (DCGP),
www.dupagegreens.org

 You don't have to be lesbian, gay, bi or trans to believe in lgbt justice.  Allied for Equality

Board positions to be filled: Our Secretary is moving and the President and Vice President 1 position expires June 2009. If you want to run for these positions please notify us; click here.

This is your community center! Our hours. are changing for the summer but we always find a way to make time for you.

 First Saturday Potluck & Movie Nights:
Good Times! Great Food! First Saturday Potluck and Movie! 7 p.m. the first Saturday of every month is the time for meeting others in our community. Find out what's happening. Come by for the food, stay for the movie. Check here often for details.! And check out our archives for coverage of past events.

movie night
photo | dave sharp

 
Come join us at the center on the first Saturday of each month as we meet for a potluck dinner and afterwards watch and discuss relevant movies that focus on some aspect of the LGBT and allies community. Dinner starts at 7, bring a dish to pass, with the film starting at around 8 pm. This event is free though we ask non-members to provide a donation of their choosing for upkeep of the center.   

 Upcoming Movies: TBA 

4th of July cookout at Tim's and Louis's! 220 Concord Dr South Oswego, IL 60543 Map at http://tinyurl.com/knxgsv .  If coming from the south taking Plainfield Road, the road has been renamed to Ridge Road north of 126.  You will connect with Plainfield Road at the first light.  You will turn left onto Plainfield Road and continue into Oswego.

Time: 6 pm to ??
Food: Bring something to grill and a dish to pass.
Beverage: Sodas and water will be available

Fifth Saturday Extravaganzas:

August 29, 2009: Artists of a Different Cloth! A special showing of unique creations. At the U.U. Church of Joliet. More details will follow.

Open Meetings for Members & Friends:
 
NO MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT THE CENTER ON THE 4th OF JULY.
The first Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. we meet at the center to create the future. Feel free to come to the meeting even if you aren't a member.   Sp
 
Other Upcoming Events:
Joliet in July Rally for Civil Unions. July 18 2 p.m. courthouse downtown Joliet!
 
August will also have a special action. 

Young? Different?
Young people know what it's like in school. Young people know how to best help other LGBTQ youth and their allies get through it. And not only to just get through it but to have fun! All young people (13 to 17 - or older and in high school) are welcome at the C.A.A.N. Community Center Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Community Shares: Community Alliance and Action Network is proud to be a member organization of Community Shares of Illinois. Community shares deals with workplace giving much like the United Way. 
 
Get Tested for HIV: Find a place near you. Free. Anonymous.

Regional CARE Association 72 North Chicago Street Joliet, Illinois 60432 815-722-7000

Will County Health Department 501 Ella Ave Joliet, Illinois 60433            815-727-8481

Agape Missions 640 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435 815-723-1548

 
Do you want to see pictures? Check out our archives here!
 
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