RBFoPS Email List

The email list is one of the best ways to keep up with event information, local happenings and resources. Most of our members subscribe to the list and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.

In addition to event announcements here are some topics you might see on the list:

• Recommendations for GLBT friendly pediatricians or other service providers
 
• Discussing different families with young children
 
• Local neighborhood get-together announcements
 
• Getting GLBT positive books and topics into your school's curriculum
 
• Dealing with homophobic comments from school peers
 
• Baby clothes sales, nanny wanted, vacation recommendations, etc.

Please take the time and join the list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RFoPS/. If you have any problems joining please don't hesitate to let us know at rainbowfamilies@yahoo.com and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can.

>>Frequently Asked Questions about the Yahoo! Groups List

Area Playgroups

• Capitol Hill: Tuesdays 10:00 - noon. Ages birth to five. In the summer months at the Volunteer Park Wading Pool and Playground. In the fall through spring the playgroup goes inside to Miller Community Center, at 330 19th Avenue East on Capitol Hill - a large gym placespace with an outside playground. Miller CC charges $2 per child.
  
  
• North End: Wednesday 10:30-12:30 at alternating private homes or parks. For more info contact Deanna.
  
  
• Eastside: Crossroads Community Center (16000 NE 10th ST, Bellevue) has a Parent/Child Drop-In Playgroup offered Monday-Friday from 9:15-11:30am, cost is $2.50 resident/ $3.00 non-resident. Ages 0-5, we do not charge for infants under 1 year. No summer program.  Please call 425-452-4874 for more information.

Volunteering

There is always a need for help at events with set up, break down, food and table staffing. Please contact us if you can help!