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The Peace & Justice Center is collecting warm clothing and work essentials for immigrant laborers and farmworkers through Indivisible Sonoma County’s BOOST program. Drop off donations Monday–Friday, 1–4 p.m. Indivisible Sonoma County’s new BOOST program provides practical support for people in our community affected by harmful federal policies. Each quarter, BOOST will focus on a different community need. For October and November, BOOST is collecting warm clothing and work essentials for immigrant laborers and farmworkers. In December, the program will support the Volunteer Center’s Secret Santa program. Items needed For men For women Clean, gently used jackets and sweatshirts are […]

Over the past year, members of our community have shared memories, photographs, and archival material. Some sat for oral history interviews, some scanned scrapbooks, and some listened to the stories of others. Together, we’ve documented and preserved the unique way the Russian River’s LGBTQ+ community and allies responded to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s. Now we’d love for you to join us to mark the completion of this project.  Surviving and Living Fully: The River’s Response to AIDS Saturday, December 5, 2026 Dawn Ranch (the original Fife’s), 16467 River Road, Guerneville Register for walking tours and program on […]

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000. Mondays 6-7:30pm. Online via Zoom.  Join us on November 9 for a conversation about the impact that 12-step programs  had on our LGBT Community during the late 1970s-80s Please contact me to enroll and get a Zoom invite:cdungan@santarosa.edu

There will ba a discussion of a chapter of transgender history in Sonoma County from 1947–48 this coming Saturday at Finding History Day, held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building (details below). The presentation highlights the marriage of a transgender man and a cisgender woman, David and Thelma Warren. In 1947, they obtained a marriage license in Sonoma County and were married in San Francisco. Later that year, David’s sex assigned at birth was discovered, and the couple was reported to the District Attorney’s office.  On Thanksgiving Day, as Thelma and David were preparing to host their neighbors for […]

Free voter assistance for seniors in Sonoma County The Sonoma County Democratic Party is offering free assistance to help senior voters return their ballots and participate in the November 3, 2026 General Election. Free Services for Seniors Speak with a live volunteer during these times: Outside those hours, leave a message for Bill. IMPORTANT BALLOT RETURN REMINDER The program recommends that voters not depend on U.S. mail for on-time ballot delivery after October 17, 2026. If you need help returning your ballot, call to ask about rides to official drop boxes or authorized ballot return. This is a public service for […]

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000. Online via Zoom. On Monday October 26, we will be talking about SCRAP 6, the SoCo fight against the Briggs Initiative which sought to keep gays and lesbians from teaching in our schools. Contact me to enroll and receive a Zoom link: cdungan@santarosa.edu

Positive Images is excited to spend the next month helping Sonoma County voters prepare for this election season. We want to make sure our community members have the information they need to register, vote, and make their voices heard. For queer and trans people, QTBIPOC communities, and people with disabilities, elections can directly affect our healthcare, housing, and access to community resources. We also know that voting can come with extra questions and barriers. This month, we’re breaking down some common voter questions and myths so you can know your rights and make a plan to vote.  What to Know […]

Sonoma County Pride stands in solidarity with LGBTQ+ students, educators, families, and community members following the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees’ October 8 decision to end the year-round display of the Progress Pride flag at Sonoma Valley High School, where it had flown since 2019.The organization is disappointed by the decision, particularly after students repeatedly explained what the flag means to them. Their testimony, and the continued response from the school community, deserve thoughtful consideration. On October 13, students and community members participated in a walkout protesting the decision. Local reporting also described Pride flags displayed by […]

For over a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power does not belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who believe they are above accountability. Power belongs to the people, but only if we use it. On October 17th Wake Up Sonoma is JOINING with Indivisible to organize a No Kings Vote Early action in Sonoma and we need you! THIS IS NOT A PROTEST GATHERING, BUT RATHER A WAY TO GET THE MESSAGE OUT, ABOUT HOW CRITICAL VOITING IS THIS YEAR. TIME: 10am -12pmDATE: October 17th,WHAT: JOIN US – to help us with get out […]