The 2014 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Celebrity Judging Event was held at the EXDO Event Center on May 11th. Over two-dozen firefighters from around the state competed for coveted spots in the beefcake style calendar. This year’s event was emceed by FOX31 KDVR.com’s Chris Parente. Erica Cobb, Trista and Ryan Sutter, Becky Ditchfield 9News from 9 News, Paige Montgomery from the Denver Post, and Slacker and Steve from Alice 105.9 were among the celebrity judges. Net proceeds from the sale of the calendars and from special events benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.

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The Colorado Rush Rugby Football Club concluded it’s regular season spring schedule against the Colorado Springs Grizzlies at Infinity Park in Glendale on May 11th. The Rush was formed to provide an opportunity for men in the LGBT community and their straight allies to play rugby on a competitive level. The team strives to promote an awareness and respect for gay men in contact sports and strengthen and promote positive self-esteem and community building.

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Dinah Vegas, which is sponsored by Girl Bar, Truck Stop Girlz and Ceasars Entertainment group, was absolutely insane.

Friday night the party was held at the Rio’s VooDoo Lounge which is located just off the strip and 51 stories above the casino’s hotel. The view was incredible, not mention the Truck Stop Girlz brought the house down with their killer dance moves.

Oh yeah, there was also an open bar for VIP guests. Needless to say, things got crazy. Saturday was a pool party not to be missed. All the beautiful ladies got down in their bathing suits to tan, drink and dance. I can not believe how many sexy females there were located in a single venue. And after the pool party at the same location was the White Party.

The ladies of Little Miss Nasty and Truck Stop Girlz twerked it hard and gave the audience an amazing show. Seriously, you need to see these girls dance. They are amazing! Sunday was all fun at Diablo’s Cantina. People chilled on the roof top and looked down onto the strip. The weekend was rowdy, but what do you expect when last call doesn’t exist in Las Vegas. I had such a great time, people were friendly and full of smiles. I really have to thank Dr. Robin Gans, Sandy Sachs, Linda Fusco, Michelle Agnew, Courtney Caron, and the rest of the amazing staff that pulled off this incredible event. You guys rocked it! I seriously can’t wait for next year.
Check out Truck Stop Girlz at www.truckstopgirlz.com and Little Miss Nasty at https://www.facebook.com/LittleMsNasty

The 2013 Mr. Leather Colorado Foundation Family of Titles Contest was held at the L2 Arts and Culture Center on May 4th. Six contestants competed for Colorado’s coveted leather-related titles including Mr. Colorado Leather, Mr. Rubber Colorado and Colorado Bootblack. Congratulations to Lonnell Callum, Paul Stewart and Boy Erik who took the respective titles. Proceeds from the event benefited the Mr. Leather Colorado Foundation, which supports other GLBT charities in their time of need.

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Approximately 750 people joined One Colorado at the McNichols Building in downtown Denver on April 30th to celebrate the passage of civil unions in Colorado. At midnight on May 1, committed couples were able to legally apply for civil unions licenses for the first time in state history. The Civil Soirée celebrated the historic moment with a seated dinner, dessert and dance reception.

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Debra Johnson Denver Clerk and Recorder opened the Denver Clerk and Recorder’s Office at midnight on May 1st to issue the first civil union licenses in Colorado. Approximately 130 couples were able to submit their application, receive their license and form their legally recognized union. Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, several judges and a number of local clergy members volunteered their time to officiate the ceremonies. Photos by Charles Broshous

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Tiki torches, Hawaiian shirts and flowered leis were the flavor of the day at the Barker Lounge on April 20th. A full house gathered to enjoy an old-fashioned pig roast and a few drinks. Proceeds from the event benefitted Colorado AIDS Walk. The Barker Lounge is located at 475 Santa Fe

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The GLBT Community Center of Colorado hosted a job fair at the UMB Bank , 1635 East Colfax Avenue on April 20th. About 100 people came out to speak with a dozen inclusive employers in a safe and welcoming environment. Participating employers included, the Colorado Department of Pubic Health and Environment, Walmart, Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Chase, Accenture, US Office of Personnel Management, Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp, Pasco, Raythem, the City and County of Denver, Dedicated Home Improvement and the Denver Sheriff’s Department.

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