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Positive Images in Moving

 While this year has brought deep challenges — including harmful federal policies that threaten our safety and well-being — we know that joy, connection, and care are acts of resistance. They are vital to our survival.          That’s why today, we’re overjoyed to share a bright moment of our own: Positive Images is moving to a new home!         

For nearly a decade, we’ve welcomed you into our space on Montgomery Drive — a place where we laughed, cried, found community, and held each other through it all. But we’ve outgrown it. Our community deserves a center that matches our dreams: more spacious, more accessible, and ready to hold even more love.         

This new center will be so much more than a building. It will be a beacon of light for our community — a place where transness is celebrated, where immigrant communities are valued and protected, and where queer joy and belonging thrive. In the face of darkness, we continue to create our own light. We believe no policy or politician can dim our brilliance. And this move is a testament to that — a bold step toward building the LGBTQIA2S+ center our community deserves.         

We invite you to be part of this journey with us. If you’re able, please consider making a gift to help us build and sustain this new space. Every dollar goes directly to creating a safer, more affirming home for all of us.
Help us build the center our community deserves.
          Thank you for standing with us, for believing in joy as resistance, and for helping us turn this dream into a reality.
With fierce love and excitement,
          The Positive Images Team
Queride Comunidad,         

Aunque este año ha traído desafíos profundos — incluidas políticas federales dañinas que amenazan nuestra seguridad y bienestar — sabemos que la alegría, la conexión y el cuidado son actos de resistencia. Son vitales para nuestra supervivencia.         

Por eso hoy, compartimos con muchísima emoción un momento brillante: ¡Positive Images se está mudando a un nuevo hogar!          Durante casi una década, les hemos dado la bienvenida en nuestro espacio en Montgomery Drive — un lugar donde reímos, lloramos, encontramos comunidad y nos cuidamos mutuamente. Pero ya nos quedó chico. Nuestra comunidad merece un centro que refleje nuestros sueños: más amplio, más accesible y listo para abrazar aún más amor.         

Este nuevo centro será mucho más que un edificio. Será un faro de luz para nuestra comunidad — un lugar donde se celebra la transgeneridad, donde valoramos y protegemos a nuestras comunidades inmigrantes, y donde florecen la alegría queer y el sentido de pertenencia. Ante la oscuridad, seguimos creando nuestra propia luz. Creemos que ninguna política ni polítique puede apagar nuestro brillo. Y esta mudanza es un testimonio de eso — un paso valiente hacia la construcción del centro LGBTQIA2S+ que nuestra comunidad merece.           

Te invitamos a ser parte de este camino con nosotres. Si puedes, considera hacer una donación para ayudarnos a construir y sostener este nuevo espacio. Cada dólar va directamente a crear un hogar más seguro y afirmante para todes.
Ayúdanos a construir el centro que nuestra comunidad merece.
          Gracias por estar con nosotres, por creer en la alegría como resistencia y por ayudarnos a convertir este sueño en realidad.
Con amor feroz y muchísima emoción,
          El equipo de Positive Images
Follow the journey on Instagram with our weekly vlogs!
¡Sigue el viaje en Instagram con nuestros vlogs semanales!

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Listen to Rainbow Zone Radio Show / Zona Arco Iris Radio Mostrar Friday


Rainbow Zone Radio Show is a bi-lingual, two hour-long, program featuring coverage of news impacting the LGBTQI+ Community; in-depth coverage of topics and events; interviews; arts and entertainment — tune in for information intended to keep the LGBTQI+ Community entertained and engaged. Airing on 89.1 KBBF FM English program from 5-6pm.

Zona Arco Iris Radio/Rainbow Zone Radio es un programa que ofrece cobertura de noticias que afectan a la comunidad LGBTQI+; cobertura en profundidad de temas y eventos; entrevistas; artes y entretenimiento: y información necesaria para mantener entretenida y comprometida a la comunidad LGBTQI+. 89.1 KBBF FM Programa de español de 4-5pm.

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QTBIPOC Monthly Hang Out Happens Monday Night at Positive Images

Monday, July 7·6:00 – 7:30pm

Positive Images, 200 Montgomery Dr c, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA

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Join us for art activities at our first hang out of 2023! Materials and snacks provided! This group is BIPOC only and will be happening the 1st Monday of every month. It is meant to be a social hangout space for Black, Indigenous, Queer, and Trans people of color (18+). Se habla español! For questions please reach out to marian@posimages.org

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LGBT Walk at Wildlife Preserve

Friday, July 4·10:30am – 12:30pm

The Madeleine Sone Wildlife Preserve, 300 Ryan Ranch Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472, USA

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https://myactivecenter.com/#centers/USA.CA.Sebastopol.Sebastopol-Area-Senior-Center-/activities/36577 Meet Monthly on 1st and 3rd Friday at 10:30 AM at The Madeleine Sone Wildlife Preserve, 300 Ryan Ranch Rd, Sebastopol

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July Events at Sonoma County Library

Kids

Circus of SmilesJoin Mr. Quick and Mr. Mustache on a comical adventure featuring juggling, flips, and gravity-defying catches! Grades K-6. At five locations: Petaluma Community Center (assembly room), and the Central Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park Cotati, Rincon Valley, and Healdsburg libraries. 

Make Your Own Trading CardsCelebrate your favorite fandoms and make your own trading cards! Grades 4-6. All materials provided, while supplies last. At 10 libraries: Guerneville, Rohnert Park Cotati, Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Sonoma Valley, Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, Sebastopol, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Roseland. 

Teens

Decorative Metal StampingLearn how to stamp on metal and create pendants, keychains, jewelry, gifts, and more! All materials provided. Register to save your spot. Grades 7-12. At five locations: The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, and the Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, Guerneville, and Central Santa Rosa libraries

.CPR Instruction and CertificationLearn CPR and what to do if someone is choking. Certification is good for two years. Grades 7-12. Registration required. At two libraries: Windsor and Roseland.

Adults

Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble Enjoy an array of classical, urban, and folk music. At three locations: Petaluma Community Center, and the Central Santa Rosa and Rincon Valley libraries.

Easy MonoprintsLearn how to create unique ink and watercolor monoprints. No prior drawing experience required! Register for workshops at Roseland, Healdsburg, Windsor, Guerneville, and Sonoma Valley.

Computer Basics WorkshopsDiscover how to find the information you need online, basic email functions, how to be safer on the Internet, and more! Looking for more?

Explore the full calendar!Explore the Calendar

July is Disability Pride MonthCelebrate Disability Pride Month this July—and all year long!—with Sonoma County Library, where celebrating our community is more than a month. From free year-round events to librarian-recommended book lists, there’s something for everyone. Explore books for kids, teens, and adults here.A Reminder from Your Library

All libraries will be closed on Friday, July 4.We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Saturday, July 5!To save a PDF of this email, click here.Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our libraries. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. 

Questions? Please call your local library or click here to send us a message.  Eventos en julio Acompáñanos a disfrutar de eventos durante todo el mes de julio, desde travesuras de circo hasta talleres de artesanía. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y no necesitas una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir; se requiere inscripción previa para ciertos eventos. ¡Nos vemos pronto!

Niñes 

Circo de Sonrisas¡Acompaña a los señores Quick y Mustache en una aventura cómica de malabarismos, volteretas y movimientos que desafían la gravedad! Para los grados K-6.  En cinco ubicaciones: Centro Comunitario de Petaluma, en la sala de juntas, y en las bibliotecas Central Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park Cotati, Rincon Valley y Healdsburg.

Crea tus propias tarjetas coleccionables¡Celebra tus fandoms favoritos y crea tus propias tarjetas coleccionables! Para los grados 4-6. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados por la biblioteca hasta agotar existencias. En diez bibliotecas: Guerneville, Rohnert Park Cotati, Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Sonoma Valley, Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, Sebastopol, Northwest Santa Rosa y Roseland. 

Jóvenes

Estampado Decorativo en Metal¡Aprende cómo estampar en metal y crear colgantes, llaveros, joyería, regalos y más! Todos los materiales serán proporcionados por la biblioteca. Inscríbete para reservar tu lugar. Para los grados 7-12. En cinco ubicaciones: el Phoenix Theater en Petaluma, y en las bibliotecas Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, Guerneville y Central Santa Rosa.

Instrucción y Certificación en Resucitación Cardiopulmonaria (RCP)Aprende RCP y qué hacer cuando alguien se está ahogando. El certificado es válido por dos años. Para los grados 7-12. ¡Inscríbete para reservar tu lugar! En dos bibliotecas: Windsor y Roseland.

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Man Charged With Pride Flag Death Threat To Schools

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports:

A 54-year-old Petaluma man has been arrested after police say he threatened to have a Petaluma City Schools district official “executed” if pride flags posted at schools in the district were not removed. “The threat was considered specific, time sensitive, and caused safety concerns for school officials,” Petaluma police said in a news alert issued Friday.

Josh Garzoli was arrested without incident shortly after 12:30 p.m. Thursday by detectives and members of the Petaluma Police Department’s Community Impact Response Team. Garzoli remained jailed Friday on two felony counts of criminal threats. His bail has been set at $750,000 and he is scheduled for a court appearance on Monday, according to Sonoma County jail records.

In a statement issued Friday, Petaluma City Schools said it has “proudly flown” the pride flag annually from late May through the end of June since 2022, when the district’s school board unanimously supported a resolution to recognize Harvey Milk Day and Pride Month, which is the month of June.

Read the full article. Sadly, I can’t find a mugshot.

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June Events at Sonoma County Library

Join us for events throughout the month of June, from magic shows to live music performances. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See you soon!
Kids
Magic & Juggling with James ChanExperience the magic of 17-year-old prodigy James Chan’s show! For grades K-6. At six locations: the Petaluma Community Center, Giorgi Park Healdsburg, and the Central Santa Rosa, Sonoma Valley, Rincon Valley, and Cloverdale libraries.
A Tale of the Dragon’s TailJoin Princess Penny on a mysterious adventure to find out if there really is a dragon in her father’s kingdom. For grades K-6. At five libraries: Rohnert Park Cotati, Northwest Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Guerneville, and Cloverdale.
Teens
Express YourselfJoin a welcoming space for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive folks at The Phoenix Theater on Wednesday, June 11, at 4 pm! Participants are invited to explore self-expression through art, writing, and creativity. For grades 7-12. 
DJ Paint Party with Clusterfunk StudiosJoin Clusterfunk Studios to paint gaming scenes while listening to your favorite jams. All materials provided. Register to save your spot! For grades 7-12. At five locations: The Phoenix Theater, and the Guerneville, Central Santa Rosa, Roseland, and Northwest Santa Rosa libraries.
Adults
Kitka Women’s Voice EnsembleRevel in traditional songs from the Balkans, Caucasus, and Slavic lands, then add your voice with community singing exercises. 
Fête de la Musique with Jessica FichotAccompanied by accordion and toy piano, singer-songwriter Jessica Fichot draws from her French, Chinese, and American heritage to create an intoxicating program of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, swing, and international folk music. 
Queer Creativity as Resistance Panel DiscussionHear how local queer artists Erica Ambrin, Lorenzo Castillo, and Jennifer Espinoza use creativity to challenge norms, build resilience, and foster community. Panel moderated by Chase Overholt from Positive Images, with audience Q&A.
June is Pride Month
Celebrate Pride this June—and all year long!—with Sonoma County Library, where celebrating our community is more than a month. From free year-round events to librarian-recommended book lists, there’s something for everyone. Explore books for kids, teens, and adults here.Looking for more? Explore the full calendar! 
To save a PDF of this email, click here.
Explore the Calendar
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our libraries. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here.  Questions? Please call your local library or click here to send us a message.  Eventos en junio Acompáñanos a disfrutar de eventos durante todo el mes de junio, desde espectáculos de magia hasta música en vivo. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y no necesitas una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir, se requiere inscripción previa para eventos seleccionados. ¡Nos vemos pronto!
Niñes 
Magia y Malabarismo con James Chan¡Vive la magia del espectáculo de James Chan, un joven prodigio de 17 años! Para los grados K-6. En seis ubicaciones: Petaluma Community Center, Giorgi Park Healdsburg y en las bibliotecas Central Santa Rosa, Sonoma Valley, Rincon Valley y Cloverdale.
La historia de la cola del DragónAcompaña a la Princesa Penny en una misteriosa aventura para descubrir si realmente hay un dragón en el reino de su padre. Para los grados K-6. En cinco bibliotecas: Rohnert Park Cotati, Northwest Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Guerneville y Cloverdale.
Jóvenes
Exprésate Visita un espacio acogedor para las personas transgénero, no binarias y de género expansivo en el teatro Phoenix, el miércoles  11 de junio, a las 4:00 pm. Las personas participantes están invitadas a explorar su medio de expresión personal a través del arte, la escritura y la creatividad. Para los grados 7-12. 
Fiesta de pintura con DJ de Clusterfunk Studios 
Únete a Clusterfunk Studios para pintar escenarios de videojuegos mientras escuchas tus canciones favoritas. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados. ¡Inscríbete para garantizar tu espacio! Para los grados 7-12. En cinco ubicaciones: El teatro Phoenix, y en las bibliotecas de Guerneville, Central Santa Rosa, Roseland y Northwest Santa Rosa.
Adultos
Kitka Women’s Voice EnsembleDisfruta de canciones tradicionales balcánicas, caucásicas y eslavas, y acompaña ejercicios de canto comunitario con tu voz.

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Pride Pop-Up Bowling Happens 3 Times This Summer Starting June 8 – All Are Welcome

The first pop-up event is Sunday, June 8th at 11:00 am, and it will be a non-tap fun event.Who is the event for?

The event is open to anyone. You can be a current Pride League bowler, a previous Pride League bowler, interested in joining the Pride League in September, someone looking to make new friends, or someone who wants to have fun in an LGBTQA+ dominated space. There is no experience needed and it is just a fun pop-up event. Cost of the event?

The cost for the event is $20 per person, which includes 3 games of bowling. Bowlero is covering the cost of your shoe rentals, so you don’t have to worry about that extra expense. Consider bringing some extra cash ($5-$10) because we may have a couple of additional fun side things (like poker).

***No food or beverages are included, but available for purchase***Location?

Bowlero/Double Decker Lanes

300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert ParkWhat to expect?

Each lane will have up to 4 bowlers. You can be part of a group you come with or we can help match you with some fun folks. The goal is for people to have a fun time and enjoy brunch bowling together. 

For June, it will be a no-tap event, so if you get 9 pins on your first throw, you get a strike. Makes for fun high scores and lots of laughs. We will start at 11:00 am with 10 minutes of practice, then get into our 3 games. Sign-Up

To sign up, please respond to this email with your name and the number of people attending with you. This will help ensure we have enough lanes reserved. Bowlero is opening a little early for us on pop-up Sundays to make sure we have space. Please feel free to share this email and this event with others you think would enjoy it.

We look forward to seeing everyone in just a couple of weeks. Happy Pride Month!

-Pride Bowling League

Sonoma County Pride Hosts Transgender Rally – For Our Rights! May 30 In Santa Rosa

TRANSGENDER RALLY – For Our Rights!

Friday, May 30, 2025 | 4–6 PM

Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

For the first time in our history, Sonoma County Pride is proud to host a Trans Rally — a bold and necessary gathering to uplift, support, and defend our transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community.

This is more than a rally. It’s a call to action.

Across the country, transgender people are under attack — especially our transgender youth and people of color. Discriminatory legislation, healthcare bans, hateful rhetoric, and rising violence have created a political climate that is increasingly hostile and dangerous. In the face of these efforts to erase and marginalize transgender lives, WE ARE CHOOSING TO RISE — visibly, vocally, and unapologetically.

On Friday, May 30, we invite you to join us in Old Courthouse Square as we stand in solidarity and resistance. We are teaming up with local organizations, community leaders, and advocates to create a space of visibility, power, and hope. Expect passionate speakers, resource booths, and a unified community ready to show up and speak out.

We rally behind our transgender siblings — for their future, and for the community we believe in:

One where everyone has the right to live openly, safely, and with dignity.

Let’s come together in love and protest. Let’s send a message that Sonoma County shows up for our trans community — today and always.

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Sonoma County Pride Announces Main Stage Entertainment Lineup for 2025 Festival

Sonoma County Pride, is proud to announce the Main Stage entertainment lineup for the 2025 Pride Festival, celebrating 40 years of LGBTQIA+ visibility, resilience, and community in Sonoma County.

The milestone event, themed “Forty & Fierce: A Ruby Celebration of Pride,” takes place Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa, immediately following the Pride Parade. The festival is free, open to the public, and ppresented by Graton Resort & Casino.

🌟 2025 Main Stage Entertainment — Presented by Graton Resort & Casino

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⭐️ Headliner: Betty Who

Pop star. Broadway powerhouse. LGBTQ+ trailblazer. Australian-American artist Betty Who leads this year’s Pride stage with an electric headlining set you’ll never forget. From her viral anthem “Somebody Loves You” to her latest soul-baring album Big, Betty is the voice of empowerment, celebration, and queer joy. A longtime ally and icon, she’s lit up stages around the world — and now she’s coming to Santa Rosa to light up ours.

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🎶 David Hernandez

From American Idol finalist to international LGBTQ+ advocate, David Hernandez is known for his soaring vocals, magnetic stage presence, and heartfelt songwriting. His music bridges pop and soul, celebrating the journey of self-love, perseverance, and identity. Whether performing for packed arenas or Pride celebrations across the country, David brings raw emotion and show-stopping talent every time he hits the stage.

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Gloomy June

💥 Gloomy June

Meet gloomy june — San Francisco’s indie-pop dream team blending moody synths, punk attitude, and queer storytelling. Known for turning vulnerability into dancefloor catharsis, they’ve played everywhere from SXSW to legendary DIY venues like 924 Gilman. Their debut LP drops this June, and you’ll get a first listen live at Pride. Bring your feels. Bring your friends. Get ready to move.

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💄 Ruby Red Munro – Host & Performer

Fierce. Fabulous. Fearless. Ruby Red Munro is your master of ceremonies and the heartbeat of the festival. With her signature sass, stunning style, and commanding charisma, she’ll be keeping the crowd hyped, the show running smoothly, and the glitter flowing. Expect quick wit, bold looks, and a drag performance that brings the house down.

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