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SUMMARY:Back-to-School Silent Disco: A Community Celebration of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Together\, We Can Start the School Year with Joy!\n\nAs the school year approaches\, many young people\, especially LGBTQIA+ youth\, feel rising anxiety. Returning to school can mean navigating isolation\, pressure\, or uncertainty. But here in Erie\, we believe our young people deserve to start the year knowing they are surrounded by a community that sees them\, celebrates them\, and stands with them.\n\nThe Back-to-School Silent Disco is our way of saying:\n\nYou belong here. You are supported. You are not alone.\n\nThis event creates a joyful\, sensory-friendly\, affirming space where LGBTQIA+ youth\, families\, and allies can show up exactly as they are\, supported by neighbors\, nonprofits\, and local businesses committed to showing up all year\, not just during Pride Month. It also uplifts another local nonprofit\, demonstrating how collaboration strengthens community care\, visibility\, and belonging across Erie and the surrounding region.\n\nMusic & Atmosphere\n\n\n	\n	Light atmosphere provided by DJ Drake\n	\n	\n	Live DJ sets from Orion Giant and DJ Blaque Gurl\n	\n	\n	Silent disco headphones provided by Little Big Sound\n	\n\n\nAdditional Highlights\n\n\n	Live laser engraving keepsake by Yay! Gifts and Cards\n	\n	Glow face painting by Purple Mountain Pigments\n	\n	\n	Food and drink trucks throughout the evening\n	\n	\n	Glow bar to light up the dance floor\n	\n	\n	LGBTQIA+-owned businesses and community resources on site to support individuals and families\n	\n	\n	Vendor and Sponsor Networking Happy Hour catered by Cultivate Kitchen\n	\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\nWe are proud to have GRs Foundation as our Presenting Sponsor\, whose commitment to LGBTQIA+ wellbeing and inclusive community spaces makes this event possible.\n\nThis event is more than a moment: it's a message.\n\n\n	\n	A message that Erie is a place where young people are celebrated.\n	\n	\n	A place where families are supported.\n	\n	\n	A place where community means showing up for one another.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h2><strong>Together\, We Can Start the School Year with Joy!</strong></h2>\n\n<p>As the school year approaches\, many young people\, especially LGBTQIA+ youth\, feel rising anxiety. Returning to school can mean navigating isolation\, pressure\, or uncertainty. But here in Erie\, we believe our young people deserve to start the year knowing they are surrounded by a community that sees them\, celebrates them\, and stands with them.</p>\n\n<p>The <strong>Back-to-School Silent Disco</strong> is our way of saying:<br />\n<strong>You belong here. You are supported. You are not alone.</strong></p>\n\n<p>This event creates a joyful\, sensory-friendly\, affirming space where LGBTQIA+ youth\, families\, and allies can show up exactly as they are\, supported by neighbors\, nonprofits\, and local businesses committed to showing up all year\, not just during Pride Month. It also uplifts another local nonprofit\, demonstrating how collaboration strengthens community care\, visibility\, and belonging across Erie and the surrounding region.</p>\n\n<h2><strong><u>Music &amp\; Atmosphere</u></strong></h2>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p>Light atmosphere provided by <strong>DJ Drake</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Live DJ sets from <strong>Orion Giant</strong> and <strong>DJ Blaque Gurl</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Silent disco headphones provided by <strong>Little Big Sound</strong></p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><strong><u>Additional Highlights</u></strong></h2>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Live laser engraving keepsake</strong>&nbsp\;by <em>Yay! Gifts and Cards</em></li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Glow face painting </strong>by <em>Purple Mountain Pigments</em></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Food and drink trucks</strong> throughout the evening</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Glow bar</strong>&nbsp\;to light up the dance floor</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>LGBTQIA+-owned businesses and community resources </strong>on site to support individuals and families</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Vendor and Sponsor Networking Happy Hour</strong> catered by <em>Cultivate Kitchen</em></p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><strong><u>Presenting Sponsor</u></strong></h2>\n\n<p>We are proud to have <strong>GRs Foundation</strong> as our Presenting Sponsor\, whose commitment to LGBTQIA+ wellbeing and inclusive community spaces makes this event possible.</p>\n\n<p>This event is more than a moment: it&rsquo\;s a message.</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p>A message that Erie is a place where young people are celebrated.</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>A place where families are supported.</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>A place where community means showing up for one another.</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n
LOCATION:The Overlook at Colliers hill 650 Orion Ave. Erie\, CO 80516
UID:e.3666.854209
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DTSTAMP:20260721T213005Z
URL:https://members.eriechamber.org/events/details/back-to-school-silent-disco-854209
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