Hello men of Northampton!
Welcome to round two of the monoho.com blog!
I thought I'd start this issue of the blog with a small confession: I'm (mostly) an introvert. Yep, you heard it here first: I'm usually shy, quiet, reserved, keep to myself, and my report cards in grade school always bore the comment "W. has a lot to offer, if only he wasn't so quiet." Largely, this all still describes me even today. Most of you who know me may agree.
Those of you with a finger on the pulse of irony may take note of the fact that I'm now sort of the master of the social calendar for the monoho community.
How the heck did that happen?
Well, frankly, I'm not really sure what possessed me to volunteer to take the reins, and I'm not going to dwell on it much either (in a rare moment of avoiding self-reflection), but instead I want to focus on the impact that monoho.com and its ancillary branches have had. Last week, I posted the first monoho.com blog post, and the very first comment was from "Ryan," a new migrant to the western Massachusetts community. Somehow in researching the LGBTQ community of the Happy Valley, Ryan stumbled on our website. I have to declare this a sign that those of us behind monoho.com (and its accompanying Yahoo! group and Facebook page) are succeeding in our mission of building and maintaining a solid community. I didn't build the monoho.com ship, and I wasn't there when it first set sail, but I am going to do my part to help keep it on course.
Another sign we're doing our jobs? Today, I was directing a friend to Maines Field in Northampton to watch a volleyball game. Whilst Googling for "Maines Field Northampton," monoho.com was the fifth search result. Unbelievable! Guys, we're making a difference, and I hope that means we're making a positive impact.
So, speaking of social calendar, September is even busier than I suggested in the first blog post. First, as a reminder, Friday, September 23, is the third anniversary of the Northampton Gay Men's Social. As an anniversary event, there is a small cover charge of $5, which among other things covers the cost of the live piano player. This is the ONLY time the social events have a charge. That same night is the next King of Northampton dance party - "If I were KING." Did I mention that monoho.com will be an official sponsor for this King event? Now you DEFINITELY need to check it out! As if that weekend wasn't busy enough, the LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts will be hosting the "Rainbow Riverfest" at the Holyoke Canoe Club, just a couple miles outside of Northampton, on Saturday, September 24. If I'm not mistaken, I think the end-of-season Dune Boys volleyball party is later that night. Can't wait for all of the fun that weekend? Well, then make sure you don't miss the annual Out in the Park at Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA, on Sunday, September 18. The Six Flags "gay day" is one of the most fun ways to close out the summer, in a park surrounded by hundreds of your closest LGBTQ friends.
Want to know more about the various events coming up? Remember, you can always find out more information about all of these events on the Home page or on the Activities page (or both, if I've done my due diligence).
With that, I must call it a night. I have a few more updates to make to the site, and I want to make sure I'm rested for tomorrow night's volleyball game, which, sadly, is the last one of the season. I shall miss my Dune Boys friends, many of whom I expect to see at dodgeball this winter, if not sooner.
Until next time, my friends!
-will
Welcome to round two of the monoho.com blog!
I thought I'd start this issue of the blog with a small confession: I'm (mostly) an introvert. Yep, you heard it here first: I'm usually shy, quiet, reserved, keep to myself, and my report cards in grade school always bore the comment "W. has a lot to offer, if only he wasn't so quiet." Largely, this all still describes me even today. Most of you who know me may agree.
Those of you with a finger on the pulse of irony may take note of the fact that I'm now sort of the master of the social calendar for the monoho community.
How the heck did that happen?
Well, frankly, I'm not really sure what possessed me to volunteer to take the reins, and I'm not going to dwell on it much either (in a rare moment of avoiding self-reflection), but instead I want to focus on the impact that monoho.com and its ancillary branches have had. Last week, I posted the first monoho.com blog post, and the very first comment was from "Ryan," a new migrant to the western Massachusetts community. Somehow in researching the LGBTQ community of the Happy Valley, Ryan stumbled on our website. I have to declare this a sign that those of us behind monoho.com (and its accompanying Yahoo! group and Facebook page) are succeeding in our mission of building and maintaining a solid community. I didn't build the monoho.com ship, and I wasn't there when it first set sail, but I am going to do my part to help keep it on course.
Another sign we're doing our jobs? Today, I was directing a friend to Maines Field in Northampton to watch a volleyball game. Whilst Googling for "Maines Field Northampton," monoho.com was the fifth search result. Unbelievable! Guys, we're making a difference, and I hope that means we're making a positive impact.
So, speaking of social calendar, September is even busier than I suggested in the first blog post. First, as a reminder, Friday, September 23, is the third anniversary of the Northampton Gay Men's Social. As an anniversary event, there is a small cover charge of $5, which among other things covers the cost of the live piano player. This is the ONLY time the social events have a charge. That same night is the next King of Northampton dance party - "If I were KING." Did I mention that monoho.com will be an official sponsor for this King event? Now you DEFINITELY need to check it out! As if that weekend wasn't busy enough, the LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts will be hosting the "Rainbow Riverfest" at the Holyoke Canoe Club, just a couple miles outside of Northampton, on Saturday, September 24. If I'm not mistaken, I think the end-of-season Dune Boys volleyball party is later that night. Can't wait for all of the fun that weekend? Well, then make sure you don't miss the annual Out in the Park at Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA, on Sunday, September 18. The Six Flags "gay day" is one of the most fun ways to close out the summer, in a park surrounded by hundreds of your closest LGBTQ friends.
Want to know more about the various events coming up? Remember, you can always find out more information about all of these events on the Home page or on the Activities page (or both, if I've done my due diligence).
With that, I must call it a night. I have a few more updates to make to the site, and I want to make sure I'm rested for tomorrow night's volleyball game, which, sadly, is the last one of the season. I shall miss my Dune Boys friends, many of whom I expect to see at dodgeball this winter, if not sooner.
Until next time, my friends!
-will
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