WEATHER DELAY!
This event has been post-poned one week due do bad weather. Join us Sunday June 29 - at 11 am. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Jump aboard K-Street's 2nd annual Boston Harbor FUNdraiser!
Take your pick (or do both): A leisurely Harbor Island ferry, where you can get off and explore Boston harbor's treasured islands, or ride on Codzilla and enjoy a high-speed thrill ride of a lifetime!
Ride Vouchers are $25.00 each and are available now for prchase at most K-Street meetings, among others.
Meet us at 11 AM to buy your ride vouchers between the Marriott Long Wharf and the N.E. Aquarium. Here's the boat schedule.
You can download a flyer or see some cool Codzilla pictures or, for details contact Bobby B.
OK - Pride Committee just came out with the parade formation list! We're the 41st group of 129. We are meeting Between the Upton Street Crosswalk and Dartmouth. Someone will be there aound 10 a.m. - the parade starts at NOON.
Join us Saturday June 14, 2008 marching in the Pride Parade, then head over to the Sober & Proud Tea Dance at the Midtown Hotel at 220 Huntington Ave. (Symphony stop on the Green Line) from 4-7 PM.
Marching is free, the Tea Dance is $15.00 - $12.00 for K-Street Members. Download a flyer, or contact Dave B. for more info. We will post the exact location for meeting at the beginning of the parade when the Pride Committee tells us.
K-STREET'S REVIVAL NEW YEAR BALL!
K-Street Facility Committee is holding a fund raising event Saturday, December 29, 2007 - at 15 Newbury Street.
The night will kick off with a meeting from 8-9 PM, followed by dancing untill 12:30. Music will be provided by DJ Kristin Korpos. K-Street members receive $1 off the $10 ticket price.
For more info you can contact our Fundraising Chairperson or download a PDF of the poster.
Time to Give Thanks!
It's time again for the annual Thanksgiving day Pot-Luck Feast at K-Street. This is a relaxing open house afternoon — from 12-6 — filled with good food and sober company. Bring something to share if you can, and don't worry if you can't — there's always plenty for everyone. You'll find a sign-up sheet on the wall at K-Street if you want to know what others are planning to bring.
There will also be board games and movies to watch, so stop by! It's a great way to stay clean and sober with people who really understand how hard the holidays can be.
Enjoy - and thank you for all your support from the K-Steet Facility Committee.
Semi-Annual Elections Held
The semi-annual elections for Executive Board officers were held on June 24 2007. Here are the results:
Paul Brown was re-ellected as the Treasurer.
Bobby Bernache was re-ellected as the Fund-Raising Manager.
John Doucette was elected to one of the At-Large positions.
Sober & Proud & Want To Show It?
Celebrate with other sober GLBT friends and march in the Boston Pride parade: Saturday, June 9, 2007.
Our group has been told to meet at 635 Tremont Street - where the parade forms. (Approx. at the corner of Tremont & W. Canton St.)
The first 20 people there get a FREE t-shirt (worth $15).
Have a safe & sober pride celebration!
For more info visit the Boston Pride web site.
Spectical Island trip FUNdraiser - June 10
K-Street is having an excursion to Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, Sunday June 10 2007.
Vouchers are $20 each and get you a round-trip ferry ride and one chance to win a raffle prize.
For complete details click to download the flyer (PDF).
New: Links to Recovery Podcasts
Got an iPod or mp3 player? You can take recovery audio along with you! Check out the new links on our Links Page.
K-St Facility Committee Elections
The semi-annual elections for the K-St. Facility Committee were held on Saturday December 9, 2006.
John Guidetti was elected the new Chairperson. Chuck Conley aggreed to another term as Secretary, and David Donchek volunteered once again to fill the position of Facility Manager.
Why not take a moment to thank these folks for volunteering their time and expertise to help the GLBT reovery community.
Semi-Annual K-St Facility Committee Elections
The semi-annual elections for the K-St. Facility Committee will be held Saturday December 9, 2006 at the Committee meeting (4 PM). Three positions will be voted on: Chairperson, Secretary and Facility Manager.
If you would like to volunteer your time and expertise to help the GLBT reovery community - here is your opportunity!
Time to Give Thanks!
It's time for the annual Thanksgiving day Pot-Luck Feast on at K-Street. This is a relaxing open house afternoon (from 12-6) filled with good food and sober company. Bring some thing to share if you can, and don't worry if you can't - there's always plenty for everyone. You'll find a sign-up sheet on the wall at K-Street if you want to know what others are planning to bring.
This is a great way to stay clean and sober with people who really understand. There will also be board games and movies to watch, so stop by!
Enjoy - and thank you for all your support from the K-Steet Facility Committee.
NEW MEETING... Nicotine Anonymous!
Starting Saturday July 1, 2006 a new meeting of Nicotine Anonymous - No If's And's or Butts - will meet at K-Street from 10:30 -11:30 A.M.
Based on the same 12 steps and traditions as AA we think it will be a valuable addition to the other meetings here. The only requirement is for a DESIRE to quit smoking. It is a speaker discussion meeting. Check it out!
New CMA Meeting!
We are happy to announce a new CMA (Crystal Meth Anonymous) meeting has started on Friday evenings.
Named Torch Light - 10-11:30 p.m. It is a speaker discussion meeting. Pass the word!
Yes - You Can Stay Clean & Sober During Pride Celebrations!
NOTE: we are in Section D which lines up on Boylston Street, between Exeter and Dartmouth Street. Also the parade start time has been moved out to 1 PM!
Thanks to generous donations of time and money from members of our community, the K-Street Facility Committee is once again sponsoring the Sober & Proud group marching in the Boston Pride Parade Saturday June 10, 2006.
If you're looking for something sober and fun to do - come and join us!
We also plan on being on the Boston Common after the march so look for the Sober & Proud banner and stop by to say hello.
This year’s parade theme is "Pride not Prejudice, Diversity not Division."
Contact John G. or Chuck C. (our 2006 Sober & Proud Group Marshals) for more information.
Southeastern Mass Roundup
The 17th annual Southeastern Massachusetts Round-Up is coming up! February 17 - 20, 2006 in Mansfield, MA.
Important! Facility Committee Election
For all that want to see K-Street remain the only facility in Boston completely dedicated to the GLBT recovery community stay open — we need your help! Elections will be held for most of the Executive Committee positions so please join us:
Sunday, January 15, 2006 4 PM at the K-Street facility.
This is a good time do service for the recovery community, especially if you have skills needed to work within a non-profit organization.
Holiday Extravaganza!
Paul St. Clair will be entertaining and hosting a fabulous fund raiser event for K-Street this holiday season. Please join us:
Sunday, December 18, 2005
8 PM at the Lyric Stage Theater,
140 Clarendon St., Boston.
Doors open at 7 PM.
There will be a huge raffle and plenty of sober friends to enjoy the show with, while helping to support Boston's only facility dedicated to the GLBT recovery community.
Tickets are $12.00 and will be available from Executive Committee members and others.
Time to Give Thanks!
The K-Street Facility Committee invites you to attend a Open House Gratitude Pot-Luck Feast on:
Thursday, November 24, 2005 12 Noon - 6 PM
Bring something to share if you would like or just bring a big appetite for good food and sober company. We plan on having movies and board games as well!
This is our way of giving back to the GLBT sober community, that has given so much to help keep the door of K-Street open to those seeking recovery.
New Meeting!
We are happy to announce a new CMA (Crystal Meth Anonymous) meeting has started on Monday evenings - Tweakin' 12 - 7-8:30 p.m.
Sober Cruise & Tea - Dance!
Enjoy a 3 hour Boston harbor cruise aboard the Provencetown II while helping to support K-Street. There will be prizes, dancing, sober friends all on the Boston pride weekend!
The ship departs from the World Trade Center - 200 Seaport Blvd. in south Boston. Conveniently located on the MBTA Sliver Line. Boarding begins at 3:30, Sunday June 12, 2005.
Tickets can be purchased from any K-Street Facility Board member, and are $20. in advance or $25. at the boat.
Sober & Proud & Want To Show It?
Celebrate with other sober GLBT friends and march in the Boston Gay Pride parade: Saturday, June 11, 2005.
Success! A New K-St Executive Board Elected
Members of the K-Street corporation attended a semi-annual meeting in February and elected new members of the Executive Board.
Executive Board Members are listed at this link.
Please take a moment to send them an email to welcome them into their new positions. These folks are volunteering their time and efforts to keep Boston's only GLBT sober meeting hall open.
Membership Dive Ahead!
K-Street is in the midst of a membership drive for the up-coming fiscal year. If you've all ready signed up - thank you! If you would like to sign up talk to any one of the Executive Board Members. Member participation is key to keeping the corporation vibrant and the meeting hall open.
You can become a member with a contribution of as little as $1.00. If you contribute $15.00 or more you get a FREE K-Street T-shirt!
Elections - Sunday February 27, 2004
Members of the K-Street corporation will be asked to attend a semi-annual meeting in February to elect new members of the Executive Board.
Nominations and elections will be held for all of the positions including two newly created "Memeber at Large" positions.
Stay tuned for more details on each of the position requirements or contact any of the current Executive Board Members for more details.
Merry Christmas! Mary!
The K-Street Facility Committee invites you to attend a Open House Gratitude Pot-Luck Feast on:
Saturday, December 25, 2004 12 Noon - 6 PM
Bring something to share if you would like or just bring a big appetite for good food and sober company. We plan on having movies and board games as well!
This is our way of giving back to the GLBT sober community, that has given so much to help keep the door of K-Street open to those seeking recovery.
Time to Give Thanks!
The K-Street Facility Committee invites you to attend a Open House Gratitude Pot-Luck Feast on:
Thursday, November 25, 2004 12 Noon - 6 PM
Bring something to share if you would like or just bring a big appetite for good food and sober company. We plan on having movies and board games as well!
This is our way of giving back to the GLBT sober community, that has given so much to help keep the door of K-Street open to those seeking recovery.
2nd Annual Pride Day Fundraiser — An Incredible Success!
K-Street's 2nd annual fund raising dinner at the Boston Living Center, more than doubled the money it raised last year! Thanks in part to two generous donors from the GLBT recovery community the event raised more than $3,000.00! Also thanks go out to all that bought tickets and to those who volunteered their time, efforts and goods to the event. It was a relaxing and fun way to end a beautiful pride day. The food was delicious.. the fellowship even better!
Sobriety! Something to be Proud of!
For the first time in many years a Sober & Proud contingent marched in the Pride Parade, thanks to sponsorship by the KSFC and individual contributions toward the registration fee. It was a picture-perfect day and the support from the crowd was incredibly rewarding. Plans are already under way for next year so let us know if you want to be involved. Let's hope this is one tradition that won't fall by the way side again.
3 New Meetings!
Starting Sunday May 2, 2004 there will be a new meeting at 8 p.m. Positively Sober is a meeting for people living with HIV and in recovery.
Monday there's a new Narcotics Anonymous meeting. In The one starts at 7 pm.
Also on Thursday night at 6 pm - Double Winners is a meeting for those with a dual-diagnosis.
Enjoy a Sober Gay Pride Day June 12th 2004!
You can have a sober and fun Pride day! There are at least 3 sober events that we know about.
For the first time in many years there will be a Sober & Proud contingent marching in the Pride Parade! Look for the Sober & Proud banner where the parade is forming in Copley Sq. For more info contact Wayne T. or Dave B.
Also K-St. will be having it's 2nd annual fund raising dinner at the Boston Living Center, 29 Stanhope St., Boston, from 6-8 pm. Tickets are $12. donation. There will be a delicious dinner, sober fellowship and fabulous prizes. Look for ticket sellers at your meetings. Contact the Fundraising Chairperson if you'd like to donate a prize.
Then GayLab, Inc. is sponsoring DryDance from 5 pm - 12 midnight at the Arlington St. Church.
Bunny Hop Dance is a HUGE Success!
Thanks to George P., Joe L., Paul S. and the "Bunny Performers", as well as the countless other volunteers, the Bunny Hop dance held at the Arlington Street Church on April 17th 2004 was a huge success! $1003. was raised and donated to help keep K-Street open for the GLBT recovery community.
Special thanks to Michael M. for his donation of one of his original paintings give as a door prize.
Spring Fundraising Event Meeting — Volunteers Needed!
Sunday, January 31, 2004 at 7:40 pm there will be a meeting to plan and prepare for a Spring Fundraising event for K-St. Your help is needed. Contact one of the KSFC Members if you would like to help but can't attend the meeting.
2nd Annual P-Town Dinner Another Success
A deep and heart-felt thanks goes out to Paul Y. and all the volunteers that helped to make this fund raising dinner a success once again! Paul has made a $1000. donation to help keep K-St open for the GLBT recovery community. This is a powerful example of how one person with a simple idea - and help from some friends - can make a lasting and positive influence.
New KSFC Secretary
The K-St Facility Committee elected a new Secretary at the November 16th meeting.
Keith K. is the Committee's official new Secretary. Please take a moment to congratulate him via email or next time you see him.
A huge thanks to Keith for volunteering for this critical position, and helping keep our unique meeting place open.
K-St Facilities Committee gets a new Chairperson
Mark Stokes was elected the new KSFC Chairperson at the last Committee meeting on Sunday 09/28/03. Mark's background in social work and politics bring impressive credentials to the position.
Feel free to introduce yourself either in person or by email and congratulate Mark on his new position.
BLOG-A-THON a 24HR SUCCESS
Saturday, July 25, 2003 Keith K. stayed awake for 24 hours, every half hour updating his web log (blog) to raise money for K-Street. Individuals pledged a per-hour amount toward helping K-Street. He raised almost $300. in pledges before the event - but they're still coming in! If you would like to contribute, send a check or money order in to our Treasurer, making sure you note that it's for the Blog-a-thon. Thanks again Keith for your tireless effort!
PRIDE Dinner a Huge Success!
K-Street's First Annual Pride Dinner fundraising event on June 14 was a huge success thanks to hard work from volunteers and donations from community members. Over $1,800. was raised to help keep K-Street open for the GLBT recovery community. Special thanks too to The Boston Living Center and its staff for hosting our event free of charge. Happy Pride to all!
Nominations/Election of new Secretary
The K-Street Facilities Committee will be electing a new Secretary at the April 27th meeting (at 4 pm). The responsibilities include recording the minutes of the monthly committee meetings, typing and mailing business letters, maintaining mailing and phone lists as well as other record keeping. If you're interested you may contact one of the Facility Committee members for more information or simply attend the meeting on April 27, 2003.
Spring Daffodil Fundraiser!
March 4 - 9, 2003 Thank you to all that purchased Daffodils to support K-Street. Your purchases and donations raised $266 (after expenses) to help keep K-Street open and available to the GLBT community. Hats off too to all the volunteers that helped sell the yellow beauties. Contact our Fundraising Chairperson if you would like to help out with future events.
Painting Party!
Monday, February 17, 2003 - Despite the blizzard that dumped 27+ inches of snow on Boston, the painting party went on as planned! Special thanks to Marcus P., Michael M., John G., Marc S., Dave B. and Joe S. for contributing their time and efforts. Although there's still work to be done a great start has been made with a fabulous new color! Stay tuned for continued improvements to our meeting hall. As always, donations of time and/or materials would be deeply appreciated.
Provincetown Round-Up Party Kicks Off “Season of Gratitude” Fundraising Campaign
In case you hadn’t heard, our Ptown party for K-Street was a smash, raising over $1,250. John C. and Rob J., done up in their best tight black leather, raised nearly $400 selling 50/50 raffle tickets to a crowd that surely numbered over 100. an additional $1,200 was raised through a door cover and from donations. Paul Y. deserves a huge thank you for his achievement in organizing, shopping for, cooking and serving a delicious meal to a huge turn out. At one point, when he raised concerns about the food running out, someone said, “ Don’t worry, it's like the loaves and fishes...”, and it was. Deepest graditudes to Paul, John, Rob, John F., Shawn, Earl, Steve, and Miles.
Dorchester Dinner Soiree for K-Street
Appetizers, soup, salad, a full main course with stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and creamed onions... and then dessert, homemade, mile-high german chocolate cake and apple pie. "Somebody has to eat it, " I thought as I reached for the second plate of dessert. The evening could not have been more elegant; candlelight, laughter, magic ! The conversation during dessert was mass hysteria... Sally Field, bestiality, multi-tasking, foreskin, Katherine the Great - need I say more? Hats off to Paul and Bob for a swell affair, raising $430 for K-Street.
