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Immigrant Rights & Community Support Seminar Happens July 26 at the Rohnert Park Library
Please join us for an important immigrant rights seminar. This meeting is for all members and allies of the Asian and Pacific Islander community and everyone else who cares about and desires to learn about immigrant rights. You will hear from local activists and immigrant rights attorney. The information that will be shared is IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE, not just those who are undocumented or know someone that is. Only when all of our community members are informed and know their rights, can our at-risk community be protected. To make it convenient for all to attend, this seminar will be available both IN-PERSON and ON ZOOM. Organized […]
PBS: On the Frontline of Queer Programming. Show Your Support,
Public broadcasting has played a notable role in contributing to the national discourse on LGBTQ+ rights since at least the early 1960s, predating even the establishment of the Public Broadcasting Service on November 3, 1969. That is because stations such as KQED were already in existence by that time. KQED was the sixth public television station in the United States, signing on for the first time in 1954. Here is a look back at some historic LGBTQ+ moments on public media: 1961 – The First Television Documentary About Homosexuality Broadcast in the U.S. The first television documentary about homosexuality broadcast […]
Positive Images is 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 […]
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 […]
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 notes 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
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 notes 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]