Songs to fan the flames of discontent by David Rovics w/ Kamala Emanuel & Chet Gardiner & other performers! Delicious Palestinian Food, Wine, Beer & NA Beverages on sale. Volunteers needed, Local Groups Tabling, Outreach & Community. A benefit for UNDOCUFUND & From the Bay to Gaza Mutual Aid & to Honor Alice Waco.
This flag has flown on campus since 2019 as part of a student-led effort. Its removal appears to have happened without public notice, community input, or a school board discussion or vote. We have found no agenda item or public explanation for how or why this decision was made.
At a time when LGBTQIA+ students are feeling increasingly targeted and unsafe, this public action sends a dangerous message. Visibility matters. Belonging matters.
THIS CANNOT STAND.
WHO would do this?
CALL TO ACTION!
We are demanding:
• The immediate return of the Pride flag
• Transparency from the School Board, Superintendent, and Principal
• Accountability for how this decision was made
Please contact every Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board Trustee. Call. Email. Show up to office hours. Make your voices heard.
David Bell – President (Area 4)
dbell.trustee@sonomaschools.org
707-935-6040 (Sassarini) | 707-935-6050 (El Verano)
Anne Ching – Area 5
aching.trustee@sonomaschools.org
707-935-6030
Catarina Landry – Area 1
clandry.trustee@sonomaschools.org
707-935-6060
Jason Lehman – Area 3
jlehman.trustee@sonomaschools.org
No Phone number available (!)
Gerardo Guzman – Area 2
gguzman.trustee@sonomaschools.org
707-935-6060
A community protest is coming. Wake UP Sonoma is standing with students and community members.
| Understandably, the GSA students are managing this situation as best they can, and also, they should not have to be in this position. It’s overwhelming. After thinking this over, wisely, they think that a large number of community members showing up at flag raising may be confusing to other students since the flag is now flying again. However, they welcome the support of the community to help them ”plant” pride flags on the front lawn of the school. They now ask that community members gather on the front lawn rather than at the flag pole. We will provide small pride flags for you to help bring home the message. If you happen to have small pride flags to bring to plant please do so but we will have some available as well.Thank you for your support of this very important issue. SVHS PRIDE fund – Wake UP Sonoma We are acting as a fiscal agent for them through these times to support their efforts. T-SHIRTS TO BE AVAILABLE SOON! |
| HOW CAN YOU CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE STUDENTS AT SVHS GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE? Gather at the front of the school grass at 8:00 to help plant pride flags on the front lawn Parking will be a nightmare, so park on side streets and walk in. Visibility is key now. SHOW UP at these meetings and state your opinion:January 26th City Council meeting, February 12th School Board meeting March 12 School Board meeting More details to come – possible protest being planned for one or all of these dates. DONATE to the SVHS GSA fund to get T-Shirts, posters and banners out into the community. This is a special donation link for funds dedicated to keeping the rainbow flag flying at SVHS. SVHS PRIDE fund – Wake UP Sonoma We are acting as a fiscal agent for them through these times to support their efforts. T-SHIRTS TO BE AVAILABLE SOON! |
| Our Vision: To foster a vibrant, just, respectful and welcoming Sonoma Valley community. OUR MISSION IS TO: EDUCATE – by providing resources to Sonoma Valley residents to be informed and engaged. ADVOCATE – for local diversity, equity, inclusion, civic and corporate transparency. ACTIVATE – by promoting democracy and providing opportunities for local engagement. We Educate. Advocate. Activate. on issues related, but not limited to: – LGBTQIA+ safety and visibility – Protection of our immigrant population – Defense against Christian Nationalism – Transparency in large corporate investment and responsible development – Active local civic engagement |
| January is full of ways to gather, celebrate, and try something new at your library. This month brings lively lion dancing, heartfelt love-letter writing, and special screenings of PBS programming, plus more free events for all ages and interests. Read on to find something that inspires your next visit.As always, no library card is needed to attend, and registration is only required for select programs. Hope to see you soon! |
| Kids |
| Sonoma Vietnamese Association Lion DancingJoin the Sonoma Vietnamese Association Lion Dance Team as they welcome the Year of the Horse 2026! In Vietnam, lion dancing combines martial arts with folk dancing to mimic the animal’s movements. For all ages at two library locations: Windsor and Northwest Santa Rosa. |
| Explore STEAM EventsDive into science, technology, engineering, art, and math through interactive build clubs, robotics programming, and creative science projects. For grades K-6. At eight library locations: Petaluma, Central Santa Rosa, Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park Cotati, Healdsburg, Cloverdale, Roseland, and Windsor. |
| Teens |
| Love Letter to Your Future SelfWrite, draw, or create something special to be mailed back to you one year later. Community artist Asherah Weiss will be there to support you, and the library will mail your addressed envelope a year after you create it. For grades 7-12. At four library locations: Rohnert Park, Windsor, Petaluma, and Northwest. |
| Medieval Martial Arts: Sword FightingDiscover the history of sword fighting and the armor worn in the medieval era. Watch a live demonstration with steel swords, then try your hand at foam sword fighting. For grades 7-12. At three library locations: Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, and Guerneville. |
| Adults |
| Smart Strategies for ShoppingLearn timesaving, budget-friendly tips for smart shopping and healthy meal planning with the Center for Well-Being. Happening at four libraries: Sonoma Valley, Northwest Santa Rosa, Windsor, and Central Santa Rosa. |
| Climate California Screenings & Panel DiscussionsClimate change demands new solutions—and new stories. Join us for a special screening and discussion on what we need those stories to be. Happening at Rohnert Park and Guerneville. Climate California is a local public television program presented by NorCal Public Media and PBS. |
| In the Spotlight |
| Community Survey There’s still time to participate in our Community Survey! Whether you use the library every day or just once in a blue moon, your input is essential in helping us develop our multi-year Strategic Plan. Stop in at any library or submit your responses online. Begin the survey >> |
| Winter Reading Challenge Our Winter Reading Challenge is already underway—and it’s not too late to join the fun! Explore new books, participate in library activities, and make reading part of your winter routine. Designed for all ages and reading levels. Pick up a lotería-themed reading log at your library or sign up online with Beanstack.Bonus: it’s even more fun when you take the challenge together with family or friends. |
| Eventos en eneroEnero está lleno de oportunidades para reunirse, celebrar y probar cosas nuevas en tu biblioteca. Este mes trae consigo animadas danzas del león, emotivas cartas de amor y proyecciones especiales de la programación de PBS, además de otros eventos gratuitos para todas las edades e intereses. Sigue leyendo para encontrar algo que te inspire para tu próxima visita.Como siempre, no es necesario tener una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir, y solo es necesario inscribirse en algunos programas. ¡Esperamos verte pronto! |
| Niñes |
| Danza del León de la Asociación Vietnamita de Sonoma ¡Únete al equipo de danza del león de la Asociación Vietnamita de Sonoma para dar la bienvenida al Año del Caballo 2026! En Vietnam, la danza del león combina las artes marciales con la danza folclórica para imitar los movimientos del animal. Para todas las edades en dos bibliotecas: Windsor y Northwest Santa Rosa. |
| Explora STEAMSumérgete en la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería, el arte y las matemáticas a través de clubes de construcción interactivos, programación robótica y proyectos científicos creativos. Para estudiantes de K-6. En ocho bibliotecas: Petaluma, Central Santa Rosa, Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park Cotati, Healdsburg, Cloverdale, Roseland y Windsor. |
| Jóvenes |
| Carta de amor a tu yo del futuroEscribe, dibuja o crea algo especial para que te lo devuelvan por correo un año después. La artista comunitaria Asherah Weiss estará ahí para apoyarte, y la biblioteca te enviará el sobre con tu dirección un año después de que lo hayas creado. Para estudiantes de 7-12. En cuatro bibliotecas: Rohnert Park, Windsor, Petaluma y Northwest Santa Rosa. |
| Artes marciales medievales: Pelea con espadasDescubre la historia de la pelea con espadas y las armaduras que se usaban en la época medieval. Disfruta de una demostración en directo con espadas de acero y luego prueba tu suerte en la pelea con espadas de espuma. Para estudiantes de 7-12. En tres bibliotecas: Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg y Guerneville. |
| Adultes |
| Estrategias inteligentes para comprarAprende consejos para ahorrar tiempo y dinero, comprar de forma inteligente y planificar comidas saludables con Center for Well Being. Se celebra en cuatro bibliotecas: Sonoma Valley, Northwest Santa Rosa, Windsor y Central Santa Rosa. |
| Climate California: proyecciones y mesas redondasEl cambio climático exige nuevas soluciones y nuevas historias. Únete a nosotros para una proyección especial y un debate sobre cómo podemos cambiar esas historias. Estas proyecciones se ofrecerán en inglés. En Rohnert Park y Guerneville. Climate California es un programa de televisión pública local presentado por NorCal Public Media y PBS. |
| En primer plano |
As the winter Pride Bowling League season approaches, we wanted to share important upcoming dates and information. During the fall season, our league had 30 teams (a record for Pride bowling). Moving into the winter season, we have 29 returning teams and can increase to 32 teams. Since another league bowls on Tuesday nights, we cannot go beyond 32 total teams.
This will allow the Pride Bowling League to add 3 more teams of 4 bowlers. We also have a few teams that are in need of bowlers. All teams from the fall season are given priority to bowl in the winter season. Teams already signed up for the winter season are listed below (29 in total).
Informational Meeting
Our winter informational and sign-up meeting will be held:
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6:30 pm
Location: Double Decker Lanes/Bowlero – in the Lounge/Bar area
Informational Meeting is for:
If we reach capacity and you are unable to join the winter league, we can add you to the substitute roster, and you will be given priority for open spots during fall sign-ups (August 2026).
Winter Session Details
The winter Session of the Sonoma County Pride Bowling League officially starts:
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 pm
Location: Double Decker Lanes/Bowlero
Duration: 15 weeks
Cost: $25 per week – We are a guaranteed league. If you sign up to bowl in the winter session, you are expected to pay $25 each week, even if you are absent. You can pay in advance or $25 per week.
Sanctioning: $25 (one-time). We are a sanctioned league, and all bowlers are required to pay the $25 USBC sanctioning fee to the league secretary by the end of week 2. If you bowled in the fall session, you are already covered and do not owe that again until September.
Averages: If you bowled in the fall session, your average will carry over to the winter session. If you are a new bowler, you will establish an average on the first night of bowling.
If you have any questions, please respond to this email. Have a great weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.
| Holding Spaces Guest Speaker ~ Shawn Giammattei |
 Ask ALL YOUR TRANS AND GENDER QUESTIONSJoin us for a special presentation with Shawn V. Giammattei, PhD—a nationally respected clinical family psychologist and one of the leading voices in supporting transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth.Expect an uplifting, interactive, and empowering session that leaves you inspired, informed, and supported. Dr. Giammattei brings decades of experience helping families strengthenconnection, build resilience, and navigate gender journeys with clarity, compassion, and confidence. As Associate Director of Mental Health at the UCSF Child & Adolescent GenderCenter, founder of the Gender Health Training Institute, TransFamily Alliance, andQuest Family Therapy, he has guided countless families toward deeperunderstanding and lasting well-being. Holding Spaces is a welcoming connection group for LGBTQ+ people, grandparents, allies, and families of all ages. It’s a place to explore identity, find support, and build community—whether you’re questioning, coming out, learning or simply seeking belonging. All identities and generations are embraced, from queer elders to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. |
| Date & Time: Jan 7 | 2pm-3:30pm Location: Wischemann Hall/SebastopolBy Donation/No one turned awayLEARN MORECall us at 707-829-2440 or members with a key tag code may register online. |
Through every success and challenge, Positive Images has held true to its purpose: to build belonging, center authenticity, and sustain hope. As we look ahead, we know that access is the pathway to liberation and creating it for one another is how we will continue to thrive. Thank you for standing with us. The future of queer access, care, and resistance is bright and it’s ours to build together.   32% funded. Thousands served. Still so much to protect.This year, Positive Images expanded access when the world tried to shrink it.  9,610 outreach contacts Free Legal Gender & Name Change Clinic 1,145 support group connections 99 trainings reaching 2,387 people 6,552 event attendeesIn a year marked by political hostility, funding instability, and rising fear for queer and trans communities, keeping our doors open became an act of resistance — and you made that possible.We’re currently 32% of the way to our $25,000 End-of-Year goal.To keep access alive, we need the rest of our community with us.  Access is how we care for each other. Access is how we resist.Help us close the gap before the year ends.Donate today. Stand with us. Keep the lights on for everyone who needs to find their way home.Make a Donation Today El acceso es cuidado. El acceso es resistencia.El acceso es cómo seguimos encontrando alegría juntes. El año fiscal 2024–2025 vio a Imágenes Positivas ampliar nuestro alcance, profundizar nuestras raíces y reimaginar cómo puede verse el ACCESO. En un año marcado por cambios en las políticas y una creciente hostilidad hacia identidades marginadas, enfrentamos cada desafío con persistencia y propósito. Ampliamos el acceso al cuidado, a la cultura, a la conexión y entre nosotres. Con el telón de fondo de una elección turbulenta y los primeros meses desestabilizadores de esta administración que regresa, las organizaciones LGBTQIA2S+ en todo el país enfrentaron desafíos cada vez mayores: los derechos trans bajo ataque, las iniciativas de DEI sometidas a un escrutinio renovado y el aumento de la actividad de ICE, todo lo cual reavivó sentimientos de vigilancia, enojo y miedo en nuestra comunidad. Las interrupciones en el financiamiento pusieron a prueba incluso a los programas comunitarios más fuertes. En este clima, incluso mantener nuestras puertas abiertas se convirtió en un acto de desafío. Y aun así, nuestra comunidad en Imágenes Positivas siguió demostrando lo que es posible cuando elegimos la conexión sobre el pánico y la solidaridad sobre la escasez. Incluso en medio de paisajes políticos inciertos, nuestro trabajo creció en alcance e impacto. Lanzamos el Informe de Evaluación de Necesidades Queer, consultamos con abogades y creamos una Clínica Legal Gratuita de Cambio de Nombre y Género en un momento de incertidumbre en torno a la documentación de identidad, e integramos nuestro proyecto con patrocinio fiscal, TransLife, asegurando la continuidad de programas y eventos esenciales centrados en personas trans. A través de estos hitos, fortalecimos las bases del cuidado y el acceso de los que dependen muches de nuestres miembres de la comunidad, y profundizamos nuestras alianzas con colaboradores como Face to Face, Sonoma Community Center, Amor Para Todos, SCOE y escuelas en todo el condado, continuando a tejer la red de cuidado y acceso que nuestra comunidad merece. Durante este tiempo de inquietud y cambio, también hicimos una pausa para reflexionar sobre una gran pérdida para nuestra comunidad. Lloramos juntes el fallecimiento de nuestro cofundador, Jim Foster. Generaciones se reunieron para compartir una historia colectiva y honrar el legado que hizo posible el trabajo de Imágenes Positivas. La visión de Foster —que las personas LGBTQIA2S+ merecen espacios para existir plena y libremente— sigue guiándonos mientras alcanzamos a más personas que nunca. Su impacto nos recuerda que el acceso comienza con nosotres, en los actos de cuidado comunitario que sostienen esta visión. A través de cada logro y cada desafío, Imágenes Positivas se ha mantenido fiel a su propósito: construir pertenencia, centrar la autenticidad y sostener la esperanza. Al mirar hacia el futuro, sabemos que el acceso es el camino hacia la liberación y que crearlo unes para otres es la forma en que seguiremos prosperando. Gracias por estar a nuestro lado. El futuro del acceso, el cuidado y la resistencia queer es brillante, y es nuestro para construirlo juntes. 32% financiade. Miles de personas acompañades. Aún hay mucho que proteger.Este año, Positive Images amplió el acceso cuando el mundo intentó reducirlo. 9,610 contactos de alcance comunitario Clínica gratuita de cambio de nombre y marcador de género 1,145 conexiones en grupos de apoyo 99 capacitaciones que alcanzaron a 2,387 personas 6,552 asistentes a eventosEn un año marcado por la hostilidad política, la inestabilidad en el financiamiento y el aumento del miedo en comunidades queer y trans, mantener nuestras puertas abiertas se convirtió en un acto de resistencia — y tú hiciste eso posible.Actualmente hemos alcanzado el 32% de nuestra meta de fin de año de $25,000.Para mantener vivo el acceso, necesitamos que el resto de nuestra comunidad esté con nosotres. El acceso es cómo nos cuidamos entre nosotres. El acceso es cómo resistimos.Ayúdanos a cerrar la brecha antes de que termine el año.Dona hoy. Acompáñanos. Mantén las luces encendidas para todes quienes necesitan encontrar el camino a casa. |
Friday, December 26·12:00 – 6:00pm
Positive Images, 1000 Apollo Way #110, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, USA
Our Community Center is open for drop-in hours (12-6pm). ❤️ We’re so excited to see y’all again soon!
Join the fun on Thursday, December 4, 2025 by dining out and ordering take out at participating locations.
Dining Out For Life is a benefit for Food For Thought to provide healthy groceries, meals, and loving support to people with serious medical conditions throughout Sonoma County. Help us raise $225,000 to provide our neighbors in need with food + love.
Amplify your impact – share this event and fill a table (or two!) with friends, co-workers and family.
To learn more, reach out to Michelle Gleed, Events Manager at (707) 887-1647 ext. 122, MichelleG@FFTfoodbank.org.
Dining Out For Life® is an annual fundraising event involving generous community participation of patrons, volunteers, corporate sponsors, and restaurants, including breweries, coffee shops, bakeries, and more. The concept is simple: restaurants donate a generous percent of their event day sales to Food For Thought, and in turn, Food For Thought works to fill participating restaurants with patrons.
Participating is easy! Find a location from the list of participating businesses, then Dine Out or Take Out on December 4 to support Food For Thought and our mission to foster health and healing with food and compassion.
Donate $35 or more to Food For Thought to receive a bonus entry and a 20% Off Tuesdays Card!
20% Off Tuesdays Card valid in 2026 and will arrive via mail in January.
Food For Thought is grateful to our community partners for donations of gift cards and generous support.
One (1) winner will receive ten (10) restaurant gift cards ($300+ value).
Six (6) winners will receive a Rotten Robbie gas card + three (3) restaurant gift cards ($150+ value).
Restaurant gift cards vary per prize package, selected from the following generous locations: A La Heart Kitchen, Baci Cafe & Wine Bar, Baked on the River, Brew Coffee Bar and Taproom, Brothers Cafe, Canneti Roadhouse Italiana, COOKIE…take a bite!, Cozy Plum, Dinucci’s Restaurant, Drewish Deli, East West Café, Ginochio’s Kitchen, Handline, Hole in the Wall, Griffo Distillery, Lo & Behold Bar + Kitchen, Mi Pueblo El Centro, Moxie’s Frozen Yogurt, Namaste Kitchen, O & C China Bistro, Retrograde Coffee Roasters, Rialto Cinemas, Russian River Vineyards, Sazón Peruvian Cuisine, Sonoma Pizza Co., Sunshine Coffee Roasters, Sushi Tozai, Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar, Tea Room Cafe, Terrapin Creek, The Spinster Sisters, The Twins Restaurant, Umé Japanese Bistro, Warm Puppy Cafe, and Zoftig Eatery
Two (2) winners. Must be 21 years of age to win. ($240 value)
Two-night stay at r3 Hotel with brunch for two (2) at Baked on the River ($650+ value)
Multi-farm produce box from FEED Sonoma Cooperative ($175 value)
Located in Guerneville, valid during the 2026 season. ($150 value)
($125 value)
Winners randomly selected on December 12. Entries must be received by December 10, 2025.
While a donation is not required to enter drawing, funds raised help feed your Sonoma County neighbors in need.
To enter the drawing without donating to feed your neighbors, online entry will be available on the day of the event, December 4, 2025.
For more info and participating restaurants, go to: https://fftfoodbank.org/dining-out-for-life/
