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Two men, two women, and two children at an outdoor event For more information about any event contact Kathy Kelly at kathy@megafamilyproject.org

July 9th, Maybe Baby 7-9pm

Meet with MEGA's Executive Director to begin your preliminary journey to explore the options available to LGBT people in starting a family. This will be an intimate discussion about the basics potential parents should know before embarking on their parenting journey. Learn about some of the real issues you will face, how much does it really cost, and get resources to start exploring your journey. This is for anyone who wants to begin exploring the parenting journey. It is meant to give you some basic information about your options for starting a family, dispel myths, and give you a place to discuss what you are thinking and feeling. A much more extensive course is offered through our Creating A Family workshop. Registration will be limited so we can keep this an intimate discussion. Click here to register!

July 11th, MEGA Families of Savannah Water Park Meet Up!, 10-3pm

We're meeting at Splash in the Boro, the water park in Statesboro. It's the best value for a water park anywhere around, just $10 for adults and $9 for kids under 48"! Let's meet in front of the kids spray ground area. Look for the MEGA Families banner or the Rainbow flags! For more information, including directions, check their website at www.splashintheboro.com

July 11th, MEGA Families of Savannah Monthly Potluck, 4-6pm

July's potluck will be hosted by Dee in Statesboro. It will be another pool party/potluck, but unfortunately, no kiddie pool. Please bring a dish to share!Address: 313 Palomino Path, Statesboro, GA - it's the only Blue house in Saddle Creek Subdivision, the pool is around back. For questions, please contact Charlene at charlene@megafamilyproject.org.

July 16th, MEGA's Coming Out Support Group, "Coming Home," 7-8:30pm

Finally, the Metro Atlanta area has a free support group for adults in our community who may be questioning their sexual orientation. This group is brand new, but will be meeting the third Thursday of each month for people who are exploring, struggling, or questioning their sexual orientation. This group is for people 18 years and up. Coming Home will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-8:30pm. It will meet at the Florence McDonnell Center which is at 2215 Cheshire Bridge Road, NE Atlanta, 30324. Questions, please contact Melissa Thompson at 404-658-1222 Ext 5, Dee Desnoyer at 404-816-7171 Ext 24, or Jen Bertasi at 404-377-3010. This is such a valuable and much needed resource for our community, so please pass this information along to anyone you think will be interested. You do not need to RSVP to attend.

July 24, 25, 26, MEGA's 4th Annual Family Vacation

For the fourth year, families from all over Georgia and the South will gather for the MEGA Family Project’s 4th Annual Family Weekend, a weekend of fun, adventure, and learning. MEGA’s Family Weekend will provide a safe and fun space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender couples, parents, their children, and our friends and family to gather on a beautiful beach destination. It is an idyllic opportunity for our children to meet other children with LGBT parents, and for parents to meet other parents and share experiences. The weekend will be filled with opportunities to celebrate LGBT families and for families to make connections with other families like theirs. Click here to register!

August 8th, Savannah Pride Family Area in Forsythe Park

One side of the park will be dedicated to families with two bounce houses for different age kids, laser tag, snow cones, clowns, spiderman, crafts, face painting, games, and much more! Contact Charlene for more information at charlene@megafamilyproject.org.

August 8, MEGA Families of Savannah Monthly Potluck, 4-6pm

Our usual monthly potluck will become the official after Pride Family Party! If you have a home in Savannah where you're willing to have a longer party, maybe even a kid friendly dance party, that would be even better! Contact Charlene for more information at charlene@megafamilyproject.org.

August 11th, MEGA's Maybe Baby Seminar, 7-9pm

Meet with MEGA's Executive Director to begin your preliminary journey to explore the options available to LGBT people in starting a family. This will be an intimate discussion about the basics potential parents should know before embarking on their parenting journey. Learn about some of the real issues you will face, how much does it really cost, and get resources to start exploring your journey. This is for anyone who wants to begin exploring the parenting journey. It is meant to give you some basic information about your options for starting a family, dispel myths, and give you a place to discuss what you are thinking and feeling. A much more extensive course is offered through our Creating A Family workshop. Registration will be limited so we can keep this an intimate discussion. Registration details coming soon!

August 20th, MEGA's Coming Out Support Group, "Coming Home," 7-8:30pm

September 12th, MEGA Families of Savannah Monthly Potluck! 4-6pm

Contact Charlene@megafamilyproject.org for more information.

September 13th, MEGA's Fall Picnic

It's our annual picnic and you don't want to miss it! We'll be grilling out, playing games, and meeting new people. This is an event you won't want to miss!

September 17th, MEGA's Coming Out Support Group, "Coming Home"

7-8:30pm

September 26th, MEGA'a First Annual Family Conference, All Day.

This all day workshop will address many topics for parents and prospective parents. There will be something for everyone. More details coming soon!

October 10th, Stone Mountain Laser Show

Join us for a night at the Stone Mountain Laser show. We will meet on the lawn to picnic before the show, so this is a great opportunity to get to know others from the area.

October 10th, MEGA Families of Savannah Monthly Potluck, 4-6pm

Contact Charlene@megafamilyproject.org for more information.

October 11th-12th, MEGA Family Hike-Inn! SOLD OUT!

Join us for a 5 mile hike through beautiful Amicalola Falls State Park, October 11-12.

October 12th is Columbus Day and most public and private schools are closed. Around peak leaf season, the weather/scenery are so beautiful, weekend nights get booked over a year in advance. So, if you're available to do a Sunday/Monday trip, please read on! For more information on this trip, click here!

October 15th, MEGA's Coming Out Support Group, "Coming Home," 7-8:30pm

October 31st, MEGA's Halloween Party at Atlanta Pride

Details and registration information coming soon!

October 31-November 1st, Atlanta Pride Festival, Piedmont Park

Look for MEGA at our booth! More Pride details coming soon!

November 12th, Maybe Baby, 7-9pm

Meet with MEGA's Executive Director to begin your preliminary journey to explore the options available to LGBT people in starting a family. This will be an intimate discussion about the basics potential parents should know before embarking on their parenting journey. Learn about some of the real issues you will face, how much does it really cost, and get resources to start exploring your journey. This is for anyone who wants to begin exploring the parenting journey. It is meant to give you some basic information about your options for starting a family, dispel myths, and give you a place to discuss what you are thinking and feeling. A much more extensive course is offered through our Creating A Family workshop. Registration will be limited so we can keep this an intimate discussion.

November 14th, MEGA Families of Savannah Monthly Potluck, 4-6pm

Contact Charlene@megafamilyproject.org for more information.

November 19th, MEGA's Coming Out Support Group, "Coming Home"

7-8:30pm

December 5th, Winter Wonderland 2009

Join MEGA Families for some great fun at our annual Winter Wonderland party! We'll have lots of fun activities for the kids, and great company for the adults!

December 10th, Maybe Baby 7-9pm

Meet with MEGA's Executive Director to begin your preliminary journey to explore the options available to LGBT people in starting a family. This will be an intimate discussion about the basics potential parents should know before embarking on their parenting journey. Learn about some of the real issues you will face, how much does it really cost, and get resources to start exploring your journey. This is for anyone who wants to begin exploring the parenting journey. It is meant to give you some basic information about your options for starting a family, dispel myths, and give you a place to discuss what you are thinking and feeling. A much more extensive course is offered through our Creating A Family workshop. Registration will be limited so we can keep this an intimate discussion.

December 12th, MEGA Families of Savannah Monthly Potluck, 4-6pm

Contact Charlene@megafamilyproject.org for more information.

December 17th, MEGA's Coming Out Support Group, "Coming Home"

7-8:30pm

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