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The SPECTRUM

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

Looking for a non-judgmental place to meet new people, learn new things, see great movies, network with other lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and their allies from all over the county? The has opened it's doors!

Meetings will offer positive role models, peer support, education and recreation for LGBTQ youth and their allies. All participants will be ages 14-18. Meetings take place Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30.

Meetings on Wednesday nights on the 2nd floor of Planned Parenthood. 48 South 4th Street Reading, PA 19602 Use the Franklin Street entrance!
Any questions, please call 610-685-0888

PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR WINTER WEATHER UPDATES! WE WILL LET YOU KNOW BY 7AM IF THE SPECTRUM IS CLOSED!!! IF THE READING SCHOOL DISTRICT IS CLOSED, THE SPECTRUM WILL ALSO BE CLOSED THAT EVENING!!!

My Interests



I'd like to meet:

Any gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people (ages 14-18) and their allies in Berks County, PA.

If you need immediate support, please call one of the following numbers:

Trevor Hotline: 866.4.U.TREVOR
Berks Talk Line: 610-374-8255 (TALK)



Movies:


Heroes:

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My Blog

Avoiding Date Rape - Talking about Consent

  Acquaintace, or date, rape is a serious concern for young people.   Poor communication and sex role stereotyping can put adolescents in exploitative and violent sexual situations. Thi...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Wed, 28 May 2008 07:38:00 PST

Movie Night - Labyrinth

Young Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is left home alone by her parents and she has to babysit her little brother Toby. But the baby keeps crying and Sarah, while telling him a story to make him sleep, ina...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Mon, 19 May 2008 07:45:00 PST

Stress...

Stress is the wear and tear we experience physically and psychologically as we adjsut to our continually changing environment. Stress can either help or hinder us depending on how we react to it. ...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Wed, 14 May 2008 08:40:00 PST

What does good self esteem look like for you?

What does good self esteem look like for you?Join us this week for a guest speaker that will try to  help you answer that question.
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Wed, 07 May 2008 09:14:00 PST

Prizm Prom

Reminder - We're heading to the Prizm Prom this Saturday, Make sure you have $10 and your permission slip to get on the bus. Also, there will be a photographer at the prom taking prom photos for $5. ...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Thu, 01 May 2008 07:14:00 PST

Abortion in America

Since abortion is such a controversial issue in the United States, many young people, confused by claims of opposing groups, lack accurate information. Yet every year thousands of them, faced by an un...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:27:00 PST

Karaoke Night

Join us for karaoke! Sing your heart out!Hosted By: The SPECTRUMWhen: Wednesday Apr 16, 2008 at 5:30 PMWhere: The SPECTRUM @ Planned Parenthood48 South 4th StreetReading,  19602United StatesDescr...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:55:00 PST

Pandemic Preparation

There will be a presentation on April 9th to discuss what you can do to protect yourself and your family when a pandemic occurs. A pandemic is a worldwide outbreak of an infectious disease for which ...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:36:00 PST

For The Bible Tells Me So

Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? Through the expe...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:37:00 PST

Breaking Up

Breaking up with someone can be painful. But like many tough times in life, it can be also a learning experience. Hosted By: The SPECTRUMWhen: Wednesday Mar 26, 2008 at 5:30 PMWhere: The SPECTRUM @ Pl...
Posted by The SPECTRUM on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:47:00 PST