Hagerstown Hopes

Hagerstown Pride 2022: Reunited
2022-07-09 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Doubs Woods Park, 1307 Maryland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD, 21730, United States
#anditfeelssogood
Pride is returning to you live and in person!!
To celebrate 10 years of Hagerstown Hopes and Hagerstown Pride, we are returning to where it all began: Doubs Woods Park
Stay turned for announcements and updates!
For vendor information, please contact us at Hagerstownpride@gmail.com

2022 Youth Pride Prom
2022-06-11 | ACT Black Box Studio, 43 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Come as you are to the LGBTQIA Youth Prom at the ACT Black Box Studio! Time is TBA. All identities ages 14-19 are invited to dance your heart out and be prideful of who you are!

Trans* Meet-Up
2022-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hagerstown Hopes Hub, 22 N. Mulberry St., Suite 016, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Come join us at the Hopes Hub for a fun afternoon of getting to know others in the community!

Virtual Hagerstown Pride Festival 2020
2020-07-18 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MD, United States
A first of its kind for our organization, we hope you’ll join us for our first ever Virtual Pride Festival! Save the date for Saturday, July 18th for a full day of celebratory fun!
Simply join us on Twitch by visiting this link: www.twitch.tv/hagerstownhopes
To comment in the chat room during the stream, simply create a FREE twitch account! It takes only a few minutes.

Youth Meetup
2020-06-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
For youth between the ages of 14 and 19 or high school students.
Due to restrictions, this event will be hosted over Zoom. Please contact youthgroup@hagerstownhopesmd.org for the Zoom ID and Password for the chat.

Youth Meetup
2020-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
For youth between the ages of 14 and 19 or high school students.
The location changes each month. For location information please email youthgroup@hagerstownhopesmd.org

Pride 2020 Planning & Volunteer Open Interest Meeting
2020-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hagerstown Hopes Hub, 22 N. Mulberry St., Suite 016, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Are you keen on event planning? Are you able to pitch in and volunteer during Hagerstown’s Pride Festival on Saturday, July 18th? Do you have ideas to contribute to our leadership team on what you’d like to see included in this year’s Pride Festival? Join us Thursday, March 5th at the Hagerstown Hopes hub at 22 N. Mulberry St. from 5:30 – 7:00 for an open interest meeting.
Share your energy and thoughts with Pride 2020 Planning and Volunteer Committee co-chairs Chaseray Redman and Tim Luipersbeck in a safe and comfortable planning space.
Aren’t able to make the meeting, but want to ensure that your feedback is heard? Email credman@hagerstownhopesmd.org and/or tim.luipersbeck@gmail.com

Hagerstown Hopes Open Meeting
2020-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hagerstown Hopes Hub, 22 N. Mulberry St., Suite 016, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
The time is now! Let’s get involved! Please join us for our Open Meeting where you, our community, will hear what we have in the works and where we can hear your ideas! This is all of our community, let’s work together to make it the best it can be! We are always looking for members of our community as a whole to get involved!
A few items on our agenda will be youth groups, trans group, the LGBTQIA+ Prom, Queer Camp, and Hagerstown Pride 2020!
We hope you can join us!

Transgender Day of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil
2019-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Public Square, 5 Public Square, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which occurs annually on November 20, is a day to remember those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia (the hatred or fear of transgender and gender non-conforming people), and a community effort to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community, and ultimately to help bring an end to this violence and misunderstanding.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1998 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a trans-woman who is a graphic designer, columnist, and activist to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts. Since its inception, TDoR has been held annually on November 20th and has slowly evolved from the web-based project started by Smith into an international day of action. In 2010, TDoR was observed in over 185 cities throughout more than 20 countries.
Typically, a TDoR memorial includes a reading of the names of those who lost their lives during the previous year, and may include other actions, such as candlelight vigils, art shows, food drives, film screenings, and marches. TDoR is the culmination of Transgender Awareness Week. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has extensively covered TDoR. GLAAD has interviewed numerous transgender advocates (including actress Candis Cayne, profiled an event at the New York City LGBT Community Center, and discussed media coverage of TDoR.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Proclamation
2019-11-19 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 E Franklin Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us for the Mayor’s proclamation, proclaiming Transgender Day of Remembrance as a recognized day of remembrance in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Let the city know that we care about our transgender citizens by attending this proclamation. Numbers make a statement so please attend if able, and be sure to attend the vigil on the square at 6pm the same evening.
City Hall, second floor in Council Chambers. The proclamation will in the opening ceremonies of the session so please arrive on time. As soon as the proclamation is done, we will quietly excuse ourselves and possibly pose for a picture in front of City Hall on the steps if we have a nice group represented. There will also be a photo opportunity inside with the group and Mayor at the end of the proclamation being given.

Country Hoedown Drag Bingo
2019-11-10 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Breakaway II Sports Lounge Warehouse Venue, 13726 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
The last original Drag Bingo of 2019 will be a Country Hoedown that will make you happier than ol’Blue layin on the porch chewin on a big ol’ catfish head! Not to mention the opening number will have you grinnin’ like a possum eatin’ a sweet tater!
The Bingo will feature several of your favorite country icons – old and new! Performances that will get you out of your seat and wanting to boot scootin boogie!
So join our queens and king, Stephanie Micheals, Nicole James, Chichiraycolby, Butch Kelly, Chasity Vain, Shirley GoodnessMercy Maranda Rights, for a rip roaring good ole’ time!
Tickets are $35/ per person in advance for 20 games of Bingo! Ticket price includes lunch! Ticket prices increase to $45/ per person day is event.
VIP Tables are available – $450 for a table of 10! We have worked to improve our VIP Guest experience with priority seating, better desserts, first priority for lunch service and a guaranteed private meet and greet with the Queens! *more details in the ticketing link
Be sure to mark your interest in attending so you can stay in touch with important announcements and updates!

Youth Meetup
2019-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Washington County Free Library, 100 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
For additional information please email youthgroup@hagerstownhopesmd.org

Hopes Night Out @ Benny's Pub
2019-08-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Benny’s Pub, 49 Eastern Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us on our next ⭐️ Night Out ⭐️ at Benny’s Pub on 🗓 August 22nd, from 5pm-9pm.
This event is a family friendly event for all to come out, socialize and mingle with members of 🌈 Hagerstown Hopes, and find out what we have been up to and upcoming plans. Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink 🍻 or 2!! ALL ARE WELCOME!
10% of your purchase will benefit Hagerstown Hopes and our future events such as the LGBTQIA+ youth group! We hope to see y’all there!

FREE HIV Testing
2019-07-31 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York), 2019-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax), 2019-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Hagerstown Hopes Hub, 22 N. Mulberry St., Suite 016, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
At Hagerstown Hopes, we are well aware, that for some in our community going to your physician and requesting an HIV test could be a very scary situation. We are hoping to alleviate some of those fears by offering 100% anonymous and confidential testing through a pilot program with our friends at the Washington County Health Department. This program, will be administered by medical professionals from the WCHD.
This testing will be available by appointment only.
Click Here to complete a test appointment request to secure your spot for a test!

90’s Diva’s Drag Bingo presented by FOS and Hagerstown Hopes
2019-07-19 11:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Breakaway II Sports Lounge Warehouse Venue, 13726 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
For Otis Sake Rescue Groups, Inc and Hagerstown Hopes bring you a Drag Bingo you do not want to miss – 90’s Diva’s! Bring your friends, bring your cash and bring your laughter for an afternoon of fun and shenanigans!
Featuring: Stephanie Michaels, ChiChi Ray Colby, Butch Kelly, Siren and Shirley Goodness Mercy!
Tickets (available here) are $35.00/per person in advance, $45.00 day of the event. Each ticket provides the guest with a seat to the most entertaining Bingo of the year, Bingo games and Lunch!
VIP Tickets!! Limited Quantity!!!
The VIP Ticket package is $450 for a reserved table with 10 seats! The following comes included in the VIP package:

10 VIP Admission tickets to the event
A reserved table with 10 seats in the exclusive access area – right up front!
Meet and greet as well as photo op with the Queens directly after the Bingo games conclude.
Expedited VIP Check-in.
VIP Pass with Lanyard.
Special dessert items!
Special 1990’s themed decor!

You must be 21 or older to attend, no exceptions. Cash bar available!
Tip Jars, Raffles and 50/50 as well as special Bingo games!
Doors open at 11:30am! Lunch service begins at 11:45am with Bingo kicking off promptly at 1:00pm.
All proceeds benefit For Otis Sake Rescue Groups, Inc and Hagerstown Hopes.

Hagerstown Pride 2019
2019-07-13 11:30 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | The Central Lot And Elizabeth Hager Center Lot, 14 N Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
As we develop and finalize plans for Hagerstown Pride 2019, we will be updating this page to bring you the most up to date and accurate information. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out to us via e-mail at events@hagerstownhopesmd.org with a subject of “Hagerstown Pride 2019”

2019 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots starting June 28th, 1969. This is where the seeds were planted for Gay Pride Celebrations and the fight for gay rights nationally in the US. We here at Hagerstown Hopes feel strongly in recognizing the struggle the LGBTQIA+ community has faced in our history. Love Inspires!

In the 1970’s, the American Psychiatric Association removed Homosexuality from it’s list of psychiatric disorders, admitting it is not “a disease or mental problem”. Love Transforms

The 1980’s were a dark time in the LGBTQIA+ community with the rise of the AIDS epidemic. It takes most of the decade for those in power to admit there is an epidemic and something must be done. Rock Hudson comes out with the disease and brings it into the light for many people. Gay culture sees a raise in pop culture and more visibility to much of America. Love Endures

The 1990’s sees much research and investment in the advancement of fighting the AIDS epidemic, in many way thanks to President Clinton. By the end of the decade, advancements are miraculous and a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS is no longer a death sentence. This is also the decade in which Matthew Shepherd was brutally beaten and left to die, and James Byrd Jr was tortured and killed, bringing to light that there needs to be something done legally against Hate Crimes. Love Persist

2000-2010 was a great new Hope for the LGBTQIA+ community, with the election of President Barack Obama. The first part of the decade saw the fight for Hate Crimes and gay right pushed to the back burner, but with the new President in 2008, our future began to look brighter! The fight for marriage equality and the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell begins. Love Wins

Here we are today, coming so far since the humble first seeds planted in 1969. We have the right to marry recognized by the federal government. We have the Hate Crime Bill, making it that crimes against minorities is “just boys being boys”, and a more serious crime to discriminate. We have trans protection laws, that are recently in jeopardy. We have come so far, but still have a long way to go. The love and support of our allies, in and out of government, will continue to see us through the dark times, and continue to sprout forth new gains for our community. It will take nurturing and care, just like any thing in life that is worth it. In our hearts, we have to believe, that continually…..LOVE GROWS!!!!

We invite you to continue and celebrate the growth of love at our 8th Annual Hagerstown Pride Festival on July 13th, 2019, at Hagerstown’s Central Lot from Noon until 6pm.

Please check our Facebook and Pride webpage for more information on becoming a vendor or sponsor of our event. We will also be releasing our entertainers over the coming weeks via these sites.

A Night In An Enchanted Garden
2019-07-12 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Mulberry Lofts Courtyard, 22 N. Mulberry St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Come join us on this enchanted evening as we kick of Hagerstown Pride Festival Weekend! The Courtyard of the Mulberry Lofts will be transformed into an enchanted garden. We will have DJ Sidekick spinning beats, food, and cash bar. We are raising funds for the Kids Zone and LGBTQ STEAM Scholarship that we will give away to one graduating senior. Come place your final bids on the silent auction of art! Be dressed to enjoy a magical evening in the garden!
Purchase Tickets HERE!

Pride Kickoff Night Out @ The Gourmet Goat
2019-06-27 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | The Gourmet Goat & GG’s Restaurant & Martini Bar, 41 N Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us for another night of socializing/networking events for the LGBTQ+ Community and our Allies! For the month of June we are excited to be back at the Gourmet Goat for our 2019 Pride Kickoff Event!!!
Join us for a fun night of socializing, making new friends, and celebrating Pride!

Kicking it with the Queen Opening Reception
2019-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | The Nook, 22 N Mulberry St #101, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Kick-off National Pride Month by joining us for the Opening Reception of “Kicking it with the Queen”!
Canvas prints by Mrphab Photos, featuring Chasity Vain – Miss Gay Maryland, will be on display at The Nook for the opening reception. The event starts at 5 pm, there will be music, as well as complimentary snacks and refreshments. Come on out, lets celebrate PRIDE! You can be one of the first to get a look at the exhibit and meet Chasity Vain!
The canvases will be available for silent auction throughout the month of June and until July 12th when they will be awarded to the winning bidder at A Night In An Enchanted Garden – a Pre-Pride Party in the Mulberry Lofts Courtyard.
**Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit a local LGBTQ Senior who is pursuing a degree in STEAM and will be awarded by Beacon House, Inc. at their STEAMY Awards next April.

Hagerstown Hopes Open Meeting
2019-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Hagerstown Hopes Hub, 22 N. Mulberry St., Suite 016, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Please join us for our next open meeting. This is your opportunity to meet us, hear what we’ve been doing, are doing and will be doing. We have been working on several great things for the community and would love to tell you about them. If you are interested in being a part of our organization, this is your opportunity to learn more.
We hope to see you there! And feel free to invite and/or bring a guest!
Join us for this meeting will be Lt. Fetchu, our LGBTQ Liaison Officer with Hagerstown Police Department. Lt. Fetchu will be on hand to answer any questions, address any concerns and speak on her role as the liaison for the LGBTQ community.
To ask a question anonymously of Lt. Fetchu, please use the following this link
Meeting Location:
Hagerstown Hopes Hub
22 N. Mulberry St. Suite 016 (Basement Level)
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Entrance to the building is from the rear of the building. There is a parking lot directly behind the building, as well as overflow parking located directly across Washington Street. (Please do not park anywhere else other than these two locations, we are not responsible if your vehicle is towed. Please pay attention to all parking signs)

Pride Night Out @ Hagerstown Suns Memorial Stadium
2019-05-09 | Hagerstown Suns Memorial Stadium, 274 E Memorial Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Hagerstown Hopes and the Hagerstown Suns have partnered for the first ever Pride Night Out at Municipal Stadium. This is the first event of this type in Washington County and Hagerstown area, and is a huge step in the partnership with the community! Please come out and support both organizations in this endeavor!
Hagerstown Hopes benefits from every ticket purchased through Hagerstown Hopes. You MUST buy your ticket from a Hagerstown Hopes member to support this event and Hagerstown Hopes. We can only accept cash payments for the tickets, which are only $9!!!!!! This event is held on a Thursday, and that means it is Thirsty Thursday night at the stadium with beer specials starting at just $2!!!!! Join us for this new, exciting and fun event! Let’s cheer on the Hagerstown Suns, and PLAY BALL!!!! Please contact a member of Hagerstown Hopes to purchase your tickets, or email us at events@hagerstownhopemd.org to set up a way to purchase tickets!

LGBTQIA Youth Prom
2019-04-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Ramada Plaza Hagerstown, 1718 Underpass Way, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Come as you are to the LGBTQIA Youth Prom in the Ramada Plaza Ballroom! All identities ages 14-19 are invited to dance your heart out and be prideful of who you are!
Tickets are free, but required. Grab yours here!

Hopes Night Out @ The Broad Axe
2019-04-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | The Broad Axe, 28 W Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us for another night of socializing/networking events for the LGBTQ+ Community and our Allies! For the month of April we are excited to be at The Broad Axe in downtown Hagerstown.
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening for socializing and making new friends!

Drag Bingo!
2019-03-31 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Breakaway II Sports Lounge Warehouse Venue, 13726 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
For Otis Sake Rescue, Inc. and Hagerstown Hopes bring you a Drag Bingo you do not want to miss – Grease! Bring your friends, bring your cash and bring your laughter for an afternoon of fun and shenanigans!
Featuring: Stephanie Michaels, ChiChi Ray Colby, Araya Sparxx, Chasity Vain, Nicole James, Butch Kelly and Ashley Bannks!
Tickets are $35.00/per person in advance, $45.00 at the door the day of the event. Each ticket provides the guest with a seat to the most entertaining Bingo of the year, Bingo games and Lunch!

****By popular demand, we are bringing back VIP Tickets!! Limited Quantity!!! VIP MUST BE PAID FOR AT LEAST 1 WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT!!!****
****The VIP Ticket package is $450 for a reserved table with 10 seats! The following comes included in the VIP package:
10 VIP Admission tickets to the event
A reserved table with 10 seats in the exclusive access area – right up front!
Private meet and greet as well as photo op with the Queens directly after the Bingo games conclude.
Expedited VIP Check-in.
VIP Pass with Lanyard.
Special Grease themed dessert items!
Special Grease and Rydell High themed decor!****
YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE or older to attend, no exceptions!!!!! Cash bar available!
Tip Jars, Raffles and 50/50 as well as special Bingo games!
Doors open at 11:30am! Lunch service begins at 11:45am with Bingo kicking off promptly at 1:00pm.
All proceeds benefit For Otis Sake Rescue Groups, Inc and Hagerstown Hopes.

Shepherd University 15th Annual Benefit Drag Show
2019-03-30 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Shepherd University Storer Ballroom, 210 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443, United States
Hagerstown Hopes is honored to be named as one of the beneficiaries for Shepherd University’s annual benefit Drag Show! This year’s theme is going to be starry night! So grab your family and friends and come out to a night of fun!
Performances by: Araya Sparxx, Ashley Bannks, Nicole James, Chi Chi Ray Colby, Stephanie Michaels, Sasha Renee, Ace Hardwood, Ivy Sparxx, Chasity Vain, Madison St. Lawrence, and Butch Kelly.
The event will be hosted in the Storer Ballroom in Shepherd University’s Student Center, located on the 3rd Floor. Admission is free and open to the public. Cash change is available for tipping the entertainers and for the silent auction, bake sale, and mock-tail bar.

Hopes Night Out
2019-02-21 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Pizza and Pretzel Creations, 20 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us on our next Night Out at Pretzel and Pizza Creations on February 21st, from 5pm-9pm. This event is a family friendly event for all to come out, socialize and mingle with members of Hagerstown Hopes, and find out what we have been up to and upcoming plans. Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink or 2!! ALL ARE WELCOME! If you haven’t tried the food at Pretzel and Pizza, you are missing out and here is your chance. They have been strong supporters of Hagerstown Hopes and are a great staff! 10% of your purchase will benefit Hagerstown Hopes and our future events such as the Prom for the LGBTQIA+ youth of the region! We hope to see y’all there!

Hagerstown Hopes Open Meeting
2019-02-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Hagerstown Hopes Hub, 22 N. Mulberry St., Suite 016, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Please join us for our next open meeting. This is your opportunity to meet us, hear what we’ve been doing, are doing and will be doing. We have been working on several great things for the community and would love to tell you about them. If you are interested in being a part of our organization, this is your opportunity to learn more.
We hope to see you there! And feel free to invite and/or bring a guest!
Do you want to live in a community that CARE’s about all of it’s members? Do you CARE about our future?
We are learning there are people that CARE. They CARE about all of us in our community.
Come join us to hear about one of our 2019 initiatives, CARE!
We will also be welcoming members of the Washington County Health Department’s PrEP Program and HIV Programs to speak about the services they provide to the community.

Nicole's Holiday Extravaganza: The Snowball Christmas Show and Silent Auction
2018-12-21 21:30 - 2018-12-22 01:30 (America/Halifax) | The Lodge Lounge & Dance Club, 21614 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, United States
