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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday/End of year Intergenerational Gathering on December 9th from 12-3pm at Brew in Forestville! All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at Social Saturdays, which are a recurring series of monthly events taking place throughout Sonoma County where we are seeking to bring community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults.  At our December gathering we invite you to join us in writing letters to LGBTQIA+ elders, art activities and a storytime with grinch! Image Description: An image with a background of pastel […]

The Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma Countyis proudly presenting members of Zero Waste Sonoma for a ZERO WASTE Teach-in November 30, 2023, 7 – 9 PM467 Sebastopol Ave, Santa RosaLearn how to improve your zero waste efforts,what laws support you and the ins and outs of composting.There will be time for Q&A so you can find out how best to dispose of that special item.This is the first in a series of teach-ins at the PJC. Its success will help determine our direction with future teach-ins. Please come and tell others. No charge at the door and we’ll pass the […]

Looking for a fun, creative activity that also benefits others? Send artwork and letters of encouragement to seniors with the Sonoma County Library’s Send Our Seniors Mail program! Send Our Seniors Mail offers kindness and support for elders in our community and is an easy way to spread cheer throughout the holiday season.  Interested? Visit the Send Our Seniors Mail page for a list of participating senior living facilities. Create cards, artwork, and letters for seniors who might need a little extra happiness during the holidays. Pop your goods in the mail! Addresses of senior facilities will be added to the Send Our Seniors Mail webpage as they become […]

Thursday, November 30 Dining Out For Life, happens at many local restaurants, cafes, and wineries.  Sonoma County’s largest dine-and-donate event directly benefits Food For Thought.  Make your reservations soon.  A complete list of participating establishments and more information can be found at www.fftfoodbank.org.  Friday, December 1.  This year’s theme is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.” This annual event serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to committing to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat. The first World AIDS Day took place […]

2 of 36 There is a growing global movement for a Free Palestine. Across the world, millions of people are engaging in demonstrations and organizing major marches in solidarity with Palestine. Our demands for an immediate ceasefire, cutting all aid to Israel, and lifting the siege on Gaza have broader support than ever. On November 4th, over 500,000 gathered in Washington DC for the largest march in recent times to stand in solidarity with Palestine. Protests with half a million people erupted on the streets of London, constituents across Canada occupied over 17 MP offices from coast to coast, and Belgian dock […]

Kinna Patel Crocker, of Sonoma County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Sonoma County Superior Court. Crocker has been a Sole Practitioner since 2013. She was an Associate at Terre Family Law from 2011 to 2013, at Lozano Smith from 2010 to 2011 and at Northern California Family Law Group from 2004 to 2008. Crocker earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Arthur Wick. She is a Democrat.

Remembrance. Resistance. Resilience. October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, an annual tribute to the rich and diverse history of LGBTQIA+ communities. This month-long commemoration, conceived by high school teacher Rodney Wilson and fellow educators in 1994, aligns with National Coming Out Day on October 11.  Join us throughout the month for events and resources that inform and inspire. Together, we continue to shape a future characterized by acceptance, love, and unity.  Events for Everyone For families. Celebrate family, diversity, and community at our Family is a Rainbow storytimes. Join us for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family. At three library locations: Rincon Valley, […]