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PHOTOS: SMYAL for the New Year
Fundraiser for LGBTQ youth held at Red Bear Brewing Co.
The Young Donors Committee hosted the “SMYAL for the New Year” fundraiser at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Feb. 24. The event raised money for the LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL: Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders.
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The Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, May 1. Maria R. Posa was crowned the winner with Aura Fixation named first alternate. Both winners are qualified to compete in the 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant.
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The new monthly 90’s Flashback Drag Brunch premiered at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Sunday, April 26. Performers included Logan Stone, Tiffany D. Carter and Charlemagne Chateau.
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The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.
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