Our Stories: 20 Years of Pride, Progress and Purpose

Celebrating 20 Years: Two Events, One Community

On Saturday, November 15th, we gathered at the Culinary Institute of America for Our Stories: Twenty Years of Pride, Progress and Purpose - an evening to honor the courage, determination, and support that brought us here. We celebrated the founders, community leaders, and activists who paved the way, and we lit a torch to carry us through the next twenty years. On Sunday, December 7th, we continue the celebration with a free Anniversary Party Open House.

In a moment when some seek to erase us, to wind the clock backwards, we said loudly and with joy that we are here and we are not going back.

Now, we invite YOU to celebrate with us.

20th Anniversary Party Open House

Sunday, December 7, 2025
1-4 PM
Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
300 Wall Street, Kingston

Join us for:

-Opening of "Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes" - the Stonewall Museum's traveling exhibit, featuring national icons AND our own Hudson Valley heroes honored at Saturday's dinner

-Grand reopening of the Mayo Library - now fully cataloged for online search and borrowing (library cards available!)

- Unveiling our brand new Youth Library

-Special storytime with books from the Youth Library

- AIDS Memorial Quilt display in Apuzzo Hall

-Treats prepared on site in our Common Room kitchen by our own "Chef Johnny" also known as Jonathan Hornig, who, in addition to being a trained chef is our Director of Well-Being Services

-Those who pre-register will be entered into a free raffle with over twenty prizes including:

-$100 certificate to the Brickmen Kitchen and Bar

-$100 in gift cards and merchandise from the Phoenicia Diner

-$75 gift certificate to RUNA Restaurant in New Palz

Pre-Register

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