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Annual LGBTQ community survey is live

The 16th annual LGBTQ community survey is now open through May 31.

The survey is the largest annual survey of its kind, yielding up to 45,000 participants from 150 countries around the world. Participants offer insights into the LGBTQ community that companies and brands then use to understand and include the LGBTQ community as a viable market segment. For over a decade, this survey has provided free data to help non-profits, universities, media, organizations, and businesses better understand and serve the LGBTQ community. The report will be published on the CMI website for free download.

Everyone who completes the survey by May 31, 2022 may enter into a drawing to win one of 20 $50 gift e-card prizes or donate your prize to an LGBTQ charity of your choice. To participate in the survey, click here. On the optional last question, please remember to choose QSaltLake Magazine.

The survey is at QSurvey.us

Q Lagoon Day 2022

The annual Q Day at Lagoon, which draws thousands of red-shirted lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and other queer thrill-seekers to Farmington, happens Sunday, August 14.

This year, we are at the beautiful Honey Locust Terrace. Bring a picnic or just come take a break with us.

At 4 p.m. at the Honey Locust Terrace, we will have a group photo, which will be printed in the next issue of QSaltLake.

Petunia Pap Smear and other Matrons of Mayhem will be on-hand to play bingo toss with prizes worth dollars.

Official t-shirts will be available at the pavilion for $15 for S–L and $18 for 2X–5X

Discount coupons wil be available online as the day gets closer.

Queer Spirit summer retreat

Inspirit, a community organization founded by Jerry Buie and Bruce Frazier, is hosting a Queer Men’s retreat to “explore the magic of being Queer in this rapidly changing world” this June in Spring City, Utah. “Sage, young, trans, gay, bi or any variation to the relationship of Queer is invited to explore the power and birthright of this sacred calling,” organizers wrote in a statement. “Ancient tribes and communities of indigenous societies see being Queer as a unique sacred gift. Throughout various cultures and traditions, Queer folks have been the gatekeepers, medicine folk, and shamans; unique conduits of Spirit and healing to tribe and community.” They promise this retreat to be a “unique exploration of these sacred gifts.”

“The Eagle Bone Whistle is a unique tool that is carefully crafted by hollowing the bone until it’s absolutely clear. This whistle is used to call upon the spirits to hear our cry. In some sacred ceremonies, you will hear this whistle used to call the spirits and often powerful manifestations of this are evident. Using the metaphor of the hollow bone, we seek to clear the internal self from the challenges of living in a domesticated world that has marginalized our identities and seeks to keep hidden the gifts of being Queer,” the statement continued.

The retreat will be held June 23–26 in Spring City, Utah. Early Bird Registration is $695 through May 20, or $800 per person after. The fee includes tuition, supplies, food, room, and board for double occupancy.

To register, email: info@Inspiritcommunity.com

More info at inspiritcommunity.com

Equality Utah announces annual Allies Gala

The annual fundraiser for Equality Utah, the Allies Gala, will return to the Eccles Theatre on Aug. 27.

More information will be made available at a later date at Allies2022.org.