Glens Friends

06/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
SPARKLE GAYLA
Friday, NOV 13
Metropolis Ballroom
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You do not want to miss it!! This is our 2nd annual Gayla & we SOLD OUT last year…months before the event!!
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THIS will be everything & more! MORE drag queens, MORE dancing, MORE sparkle & MORE fun!! All for LOVE!
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Get your tix TODAY and PLEASE consider a sponsorship…means everything! Our SPARKLING DIAMOND 💎 SPONSOR will be matched by a donor!! So please be the DIAMOND 😉 you were always meant to be!!
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Scan the QR Code on the flyer or get click 🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-sparkle-gayla-sponsorships to purchase tix and/or select your sponsorship level.
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Never let anyone dull your sparkle!! We can’t wait to see you!

06/03/2026

LOVE IN THE NEWS.
What an amazing, action packed, joyful way to start the first few days of PRIDE 2026!!
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From The Daily Herald FRONT PAGE 📰 article featuring HEIGHTS PRIDE to WBBM Newsradio 📻 interviews to on camera 🎥 with NBC Chicago & ABC 7 Chicago !!! WOW!!
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And…all while community partnering with one of our HEIGHTS PRIDE businesses Coco & Blu Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100040720814067 # (with their DONATION CREATION for Glen’s Friends…Froot Loop Matcha💚) and our Palatine Inclusion Campaign orgs Community Mental Health Project and The Northwest Suburban Pride & Action Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/northwestsuburbanprideactionnetwork
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Please read the DAILY HERALD article!
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260531/news/after-towns-reject-flag-requests-advocates-put-signs-of-pride-in-storefronts/

It’s just that simple…LOVE. PLEASE don’t complicate it!! We are all counting on YOU!
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06/03/2026

Better Together.
We are honored to be celebrating PRIDE MONTH 2026 THIS SATURDAY with Arlington Heights Memorial Library teaming up at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market
We look SO forward to meeting YOU, seeing YOU, celebrating PRIDE with YOU& of course all of the amazing local farmers & vendors.
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LOVE WINS!





pridemonth

06/02/2026

Arlington Heights, IL first LGBTQIA+ Not for Profit wants to thank the Mayor & Village Board of Trustees for showing the LOVE for all. Thank you!
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The Village of Arlington Heights has issued a proclamation recognizing the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The proclamation highlights the value and dignity of each person, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and celebrates the contributions and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
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06/01/2026

We are honored & beyond BirdLeigh Gifts and Home Decor LLC for your Pride Up Shop donation!! Your support means everything!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

Happy Pride Month! Thank you all so much for your orders that made this $225 donation to Glens Friends possible! 🏳️‍🌈🎉🏳️‍⚧️🎉

06/01/2026

IN THE Daily Herald NEWS!!
What a great way to kick off PRIDE month!! Thank you for an amazing article!! LOVE WINS!
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https://www.dailyherald.com/20260531/news/after-towns-reject-flag-requests-advocates-put-signs-of-pride-in-storefronts/

05/29/2026

Year 2!🎉
Our 2026 season is HERE…and starting up again during PRIDE month!
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Our next FREE RAINBOW THREADS POP UP is almost here!
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Saturday, June 13 2-5PM
Just scan the QR Code or click the 🔗 https://forms.gle/DKvRTWpjDxxRghXS8
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PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH ANYONE YOU KNOW THAT RAINBOW THREADS COULD BENEFIT!
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We can’t wait to see you!

lovewins

05/28/2026

FREE PRIDE CONCERT!
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Could not get any better than this… has partnered for year 2 with the & to bring you all a fabulous night of music & celebrating PRIDE!
You will not want to miss it...and the amazing
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
North School Park
N Evergreen Ave & E Eastman St, Arlington Heights
6:30PM
We can’t wait to see you!
LOVE WINS in a ROCKIN’ WAY!
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05/27/2026

Congratulations to another beautiful Glens Friends BOOK WINNER! 🏆
We are so happy to present The Book of Pride to another local Arlington Heights proud ally & supporter!
Thank you for ALL of the love!
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We have more books to giveaway…just stop by a table at our events and enter to win🏆 !
To find out where we’ll be next & more LOVE info…join our movement at glensfriends.org

PLEASE love each other.
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05/25/2026

Thank you We stand with you ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇸✌🏾