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Calling all North Bay LGBTQIA+ tech folx — students, workers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts alike! Are you looking to up-skill, find a new tech career or simply want to network and meet like-minded people from our diverse, queer community? Then, friends, we’ve got an event for you. Join us for a chill Friday night at the first Out in Tech gathering in Santa Rosa, hosted by our good friends at Brew Coffee and Beer on June 7th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Learners, entrepreneurs, workers, retirees, techno-dabblers, Pokemon gatherers — whatever your stripe, all are welcome! Discover the talents and potential of our […]

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. First designated by Congress in 1977, AAPI Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the ways the AAPI community has enriched America’s history and continues to be vital to its success. Join Sonoma County Library in celebrating AAPI voices during the month of May and beyond. Below, check out AAPI events, book lists, movies, music, and more—all available for free through your Sonoma County Library. Connect with local AAPI organizations and community resources listed below to keep learning. Library Events Year of the Dragon for Kids Join author Oliver Chin for the […]

Join the Sonoma County Library for events throughout the month of May, from origami for teens to live music with local artists. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our May events below! Kids Year of the Dragon with Oliver ChinThe Year of the Dragon is the most lucky and popular of the Chinese zodiac—for good reason! Join author Oliver Chin for the story of Dominic, an adventurous dragon whose journey celebrates the new year. For grades Pre-K-3. At two libraries: Roseland and Northwest Santa Rosa. Bilingual Yoga for KidsJoin […]

Registration is open now! Register We have a packed weekend of events: Women’s Weekend visitors stay at the nearby resorts or at one of the many area houses, apartments or rooms available for short-term rental. Please be aware that some locations have minimum stay requirements and most are booked well in advance. Women’s Weekend attendees are responsible for their own accommodations. For a list of public accommodations in the area visit the Russian River Chamber of Commerce website.  There are also numerous options via local vacation rental companies:Wine Country to Coast, Russian River Getaways, and Russian River Vacation Homes. And, […]

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000.Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom. On May 1, Frances Fuchs will be speaking about The Right to Marry movement during the 1990s. Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and receive a Zoom link: cdungan@santarosa.edu

Please join us (or tune in to our livestream) as Sonoma County Pride kicks off Pride Month by raising the Pride Flag on top of the Rosenberg Building at the corner of Mendocino Ave & 4th St. This year, we are proud to announce that the flag-raising ceremony will take place on May 31 at 11 am. Last year, we reached out to the community for support in raising funds for the flag, and we were overwhelmed by the response. We are immensely grateful for your contributions as we continue this important tradition. A brief history of the Pride flag: The Pride […]

On Wednesday, May 1, at 3 pm, hundreds of Sonoma County community members, including many from the local migrant communities, will commemorate International Workers Day by marching for “Immigrant Rights Are Human Rights.” Marchers will demand that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors proactively advocate for a Path To Citizenship policy in Congress and also support a county ordinance which would prohibit any collaboration or information sharing between the Sonoma County Sheriff and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). At 3 pm, there will be a Rally in front of the Sheriff’s Office, 2796 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa. Then at 3:30 pm […]

Join us for a FREE presentation about how your business or organization can best serve LGBTQIA+ community members. We are ecstatic to welcome you to the Sonoma Room at Redwood Credit Union’s Cleveland Avenue Campus.The presentation will inform business leaders in both English and Spanish about best practices, inclusive language, and allyship. We will conclude the presentation with a Q&A session. We pride ourselves on creating a safe space to ask good-intentioned questions without fear of retaliation. We hope you will join us on May 20th. Únase a nosotros para una presentación gratuita sobre cómo su negocio u organización puede […]

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000.Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom. On April 24, Adam Richmond will be speaking on “The Personal, The Political”, his own story of LGBT activism in Sonoma County during the 1980s. Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and receive a Zoom link: cdungan@santarosa.edu