Over the weekend, Santa Rosa Community College was vandalized by an anti-lgbtq+ and white supremacist hate group. This was a targeted attack on the LGBTQ+ community as reported in The Press Democrat’s article, linked here. The flyers posted by this group directly attacked Pride month, and they targeted SRJC’s Queer Resource Center (QRC) by tearing down and stealing our flags (Philadelphia pride flag + Transgender flag) and posting a flyer directly covering a rainbow flag in an Intercultural Center window.
The hate speech that was posted on our campus was also posted at other local organizations who visibly support the local LGBTQ+ community, like Brew, True till Death Tattoo, Shady Oak Barrel House and The Astro motel. Flyers contained a QR code which led to a video proclaiming, “Happy Straight Month” and advocating for “Straight Pride.”
This act of hate is unacceptable in our community and on our campus.
The QRC students, staff, and faculty are experiencing this local harm within the larger context of anti-trans policy and sentiment sweeping the nation. There have been more than 400 anti-LGBTQ+ laws proposed this year alone; additionally, the largest gay rights organization in the world, The Human Rights Campaign, recently declared a state of emergency warning for LGBTQ+ people living in the US.
The QRC and the LGBTQ PAC stand in solidarity with queer and trans students, and we offer the following resources and opportunities to get engaged:
Reach out directly to the QRC to be connected to our resources, programming, support, and student discord.
Stand in solidarity with the Sonoma County Library as they host family-friendly drag story hours.
From the Sonoma County Library:
Drag King VERA will visit four library branches to read children’s stories.
We’d like to rally a big group of LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies to hang out outside the library about 30 mins before each event to show our support and create a safe, rainbowy welcome to all attending.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
Join the Sonoma County Library for eventsthroughout the month of June, from constellation art to our first-ever Lectura Fest. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our June events below!
All Ages Join us at the Central Santa Rosa Library on Saturday, June 10, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pmfor the first annual Lectura Fest, a celebration of reading, music, and culture! Enjoy performances by Chiquy Boom and Los Cenzontles, plus activities for the whole family—and more!Afro-Peruvian Cajón Drumming WorkshopJoin us to learn the history and tradition of the Afro-Peruvian Cajón drum! Presented by Juan de Dios Soto, musical director of Jaranon y Bochinche dance Performance Company and the director and founder of the Tradición Peruana Cultural Center. At two library locations: Guerneville and Roseland.KidsMexican Amate PaintingCreate a colorful painting inspired by the people of Xalitla, Mexico’s amate bark paintings. Get creative at four library locations: Petaluma, Windsor, Rohnert Park-Cotati, and Sonoma Valley.
For grades K-6.Tweens Paint a Glow RockChoose from various paints and tools to decorate your very own glow-in-the-dark rock. Join the fun at seven library locations: Petaluma, Sonoma Valley, Roseland, Sebastopol, Central Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park-Cotati, and Guerneville. For tweens in grades 4-6. Advance registration required.LEGO MazesBuild a custom LEGO maze for your HexBug, or marble, and race to the finish line. Available at four library locations: Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Healdsburg. For tweens in grades 4-6. Advance registration required.
Teens Constellation ArtPaint the night sky, map out a constellation, and thread LED bulbs directly into your canvas to light up your creation. At three library locations: Rincon Valley, Windsor, and Cloverdale. For teens in grades 7-12. Advance registration required.Looking for more? Explore the full calendar! Explore the CalendarA Reminder from Your Library: Upcoming Holiday Closure All library branches will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday, May 30!Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message.
Eventos de junio
Únase a la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma para eventosdurante todo el mes de junio, desde arte de constelaciones hasta nuestro primer Lectura Fest. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y no necesita una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir; es necesario registrarse para eventos selectos. ¡Vea algunos de nuestros eventos de junio a continuación!
Todos edades Acompáñenos en la biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa el sábado 10 de junio de las 10:30 am a las 2:00 pm para el primer evento anual de Lectura Fest, una celebración de lectura, música y cultura. Disfruta el concierto de Chiqui Boom y Los Cenzontles, y actividades para toda la familia, ¡y más! Taller de Tambor Cajón Afroperuano¡Acompáñenos a conocer la historia y tradición del tambor cajón afroperuano! Presentado por Juan de Dios Soto, director musical de la Compañía de danza de Jaranon y Bochinche y director y fundador del Centro Cultural llamado Tradición Peruana. Se llevará a cabo en dos ubicaciones de la biblioteca: Guerneville y Roseland. NiñosPintura Amate de MéxicoCrea un cuadro de colores inspirado por la gente de Xalitla, las pinturas de corteza de amate de México. Expresa tu creatividad en cuatro ubicaciones de la biblioteca: Petaluma, Windsor, Rohnert Park-Cotati y Sonoma Valley.
Para grados K-6.Preadolescentes Pinta una roca luminosaEscoge entre varias pinturas y herramientas para decorar tu propia roca que brilla en la oscuridad. Únase a la diversión en siete bibliotecas: Petaluma, Sonoma Valley, Roseland, Sebastopol, Central Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park-Cotati y Guerneville.
Para preadolescentes en grados 4-6. Se requiere inscripción previa.Laberintos de LEGO Construye un laberinto de LEGOs para tu HexBug o canica y corre hasta la línea de meta. Esto se llevará a cabo en cuatro bibliotecas: Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, Northwest Santa Rosa y Healdsburg. Para preadolescentes en grados 4-6. Se requiere inscripción previa.
Adolescentes Arte de constelaciones Pinta el cielo nocturno, dibuja una constelación e inserta luces de LED directamente en su lienzo para iluminar su creación. El evento será en tres bibliotecas: Rincon Valley, Windsor y Cloverdale.
Para adolescentes en grados 7-12. Se requiere inscripción previa.¡
The Sonoma County Library programing includes: Drag Story Hours, LGBTQI Teen Groups and activities, Here + Queer the Sonoma County LGBTQI Archives.
At Wednesday’s library commission meeting, more than a dozen vocal detractors made public comments, displayed signs, and stated that they intend to protest at our libraries, on story days and at other times. Here is a link to the recording of that meeting.
U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to ATTN: Commission Comments, 6135 State Farm Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during their monthly meeting.
A group called “Sonoma County Parents Stand Up for Kids” plans to “peacefully protest” at the Petaluma Regional Library this Saturday (June 10) at 10 am.
The Library has requested that “If you want to take part in a peaceful, thoughtful and non-violent response to this group, that you model respectful civil behavior and discourse. Disruptive or violent behavior is unacceptable, and we appreciate your commitment to this value.”
Windsor Pride festival will take place Saturday, June 10, 2 – 8 PM at Windsor Town Green.
The Music Festival will feature: School of Rock House Band of Santa Ros, Fleetwood Macramé, DJ LadyChar
…and the We Are Family Dragstravaganza featuring: Elsa Touché, Cocoa Buttah, Linda Summers
Street Fair – Where your favorite carnival meets Sonoma County’s best artisans, food trucks, and a sprinkling of the Love Wins in Windsor fairy dust, get ready for the Windsor Pride Festival STREET FAIR!
Limited-Edition T-shirts, Tanks, Totes + Hats. Locally-Made Jewelry, Soaps + Crafts Sonoma Community Nonprofits Love Wins Winegarten (a local premium tasting flight experience)
Also: Love Recommitment Ceremonies with Pastor Mary; Affirmation Station; Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove Information
Elsa Touche spoke with GaySonoma about her upcoming performance.
Gary Carnivele: Can you remember seeing your first drag performance and the impact it made on you?
Elsa Touche: I can’t really remember my first ever. I can say that I was a kid in the 1980s and that was such a great era of gender-bending and androgyny, as far as musical performers. Boy George, Annie Lennox, Prince … all the makeup bands from England, like Duran Duran. From where I was back then, you know, growing up queer in the sticks, these performers were really a beacon for me. MTV gave me proof that somewhere in the world there was a place for me!
And I can remember my early days in San Francisco and how entranced I was with that kind of punk rock drag expression that was fostered at T-Shack (RIP Heklina). Always unexpected and bold and thrilling. Really changing the definition of what drag could be.
GC: What did it mean to you to be named “Favorite Drag Queen” by SF Weekly in 2020?
ET: That was a real surprise and I’m not sure how I got that honor, at all. I’m not even my own favorite drag queen, and there are a lot of performers in SF who I’d think would earn that distinction before I would! But this was during the pandemic, and I was doing a lot of online shows then, and making online content in the form of my “Stir Crazy” parody cooking show. I was also grateful to be involved in the Oasis Nightclub’s “Meals on Heels” drag food delivery service — a drag queen would bring your food order and do a mini-show on the sidewalk in front of your house. So I was very visible during this time; maybe that’s why.
Anyway, it was an honor, for sure. And if I’m anyone’s favorite anything, I’m grateful. I’m just happy to have the opportunity to pursue my passion for drag!
GC: Tell us all about “The Monster Show.”
ET: The Monster Show is the Castro District’s longest-running drag show — 19 years strong. It was founded by the legendary San Francisco drag queen Cookie Dough, who passed away several years ago. Thanks to subsequent show hosts and our show producer, Otter, we’ve kepe her legacy alive: We’re proud to be San Francisco’s “most ridiculous” drag show, every Thursday night at the Edge Bar in San Francisco! We’re proud to be a show that embraces all flavors of drag and encourages experimentation, and a place where newer performers are welcome. I got my own start at the Monster Show … and I’ve been one of the co-hosts for about five years now, and I’m very proud to be part of this San Francisco drag tradition.
GC: Your Drag-Theatrical Productions are legendary. Which were your favorites?
ET: On my own and as a member of Fraudway Productions, I’ve produced and co-produced a few shows I love. One of my favorite productions was “Without You I’m Nothing” — a tribute to the movie of the same name and its creator Sandra Bernhard. Kind of a niche production, but I loved it! Fraudway’s “Harriet Poofter” series has proved very popular as well. I feel like this show is important because it takes the Harry Potter characters that many queer people grew up loving … and puts them in a queer context that celebrates trans people and “claps back” at the series’ creator’s transphobic rhetoric. All of the shows I work on are highly collaborative, and everyone is involved in making the final product — I love working with drag performers because they’re so creative, and just in the process of making the show everyone contributes so many good ideas.
GC: Are you working on something now?
ET: I’m thinking of a new show for 2024 — it’s not something I can talk about yet. But I’m very excited about it!
GC: Where was the toughest crowd you ever encountered and how did you worm your way into their hearts?
ET: Several years ago I was booked for a show at a bar that was also showing a World Series game that the Giants were in, on the TV, and most people were definitely there to watch the game, not to see a drag show. I don’t know that I successfully wormed my way into their hearts! I remember this as a very difficult show because people literally had their backs to me because they were trying to watch TV. But whenever I perform, I’m aware that not everyone will enjoy what I’m doing. I’m performing for those who are willing to join me in this act of creation. In this case, I found the couple of people that were engaged and gave them my all.
GC: What’s your super-secret make-up magic trick?
ET: My makeup tricks, such as they are, don’t carry into the real world, because a lot of what I use is sort of industrial-strength theater makeup, not meant for everyday use — and I’m going for “clown” more than “beauty” really. My super-secret drag makeup trick is three layers of foundation … and if you mess something up, put some glitter on it.
GC: What do you have planned appearance at Windsor Pride?
ET: I’m really looking forward to a great weekend! Along with my fabulous colleagues Coco Buttah and Linda Summers, we have drag shows on Saturday and Sunday, plus games and other events! It’s been such fun planning these shows and I can’t wait to see everyone in Sonoma! I love Sonoma County!
GC: It’s been a tough year for the LGBTQI+ Community, especially Trans Folks and Drag Performers. WFT??
ET: nAll these attempts to prohibit drag shows are just a part of the massive effort we’re seeing to criminalize ‘transness — trans and gender nonconforming people are so under attack right now in our country, and they should be the focus of our efforts at protection and support right now. And there are many organizations we can support, like the National Center for Transgender Equality and Transgender Law Center. ‘
I agree: WTF, indeed! But, yes, it looks like a calculated effort on the part of many politicians to prey on and endanger this very vulnerable segment of society in order to rouse the ugly feelings — hate and fear — in a small subset of Americans. It’s a campaign of bigotry and misinformation. It’s dangerous. It’s deadly. And we mustn’t sit quietly by.
GC: Drag Performers are always political – that’s what we love about them and their art. How do you keep it real and clever?
ET: These days, just being a drag queen is a political act. And expressing queer joy and making queer art are both inherently political as well. Keeping it real and clever is, for me, about keeping it current and personal.
GC: What are your tips for having an EPIC Pride?
ET: Drink lots of water. Bring sunscreen. Dance. Wear something that makes a statement. Smile at strangers.
PRIDE APPROACHES!Get ready for an event-packed month ahead.We have flags-raising, an LGBT+ Veteran’s meeting, an art show and reception for the LGBT+ artists, a book reading by one of our own, and much more!
Welcome Joe Tuohy! Join us to celebrate our new Executive Director at a lovely evening at Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission, San Rafael June 14, 5:30 to 7 pm
Also,Joe is looking forward to getting to know you, members of our LGBT+ senior community. He will join us on the Second Tuesday at the Mgt. Todd Senior Center on June 13, 12:30 to 2 pm, to talk to us about his vision for The Spahr Center and hear from the community about our lives, our needs and concerns. I encourage you to come out and meet him! More info below.
Pride Not Prejudice The Sausalito Center for the Arts is hosting an exhibition of art by 28 LGBTQIA+ artists including our own Bill Otton. The exhibit runs from June 9th to July 2nd, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 am to 5 pm and is free, though donations are suggested to support this new space. Cleverly titled Pride Not Prejudice, the showcase will expose tourists from all over the world (and middle America!) to our creativity and humanity. More information here. There is an artists’ reception on June 9, 6 to 8 pm; tickets for the reception are required and can be secured for donation through a link to the exhibition website here. The exhibit includes the showing of Homosocial, a collection of vintage photographs of same-gendered couples displaying intimacy.
UPCOMING EVENTSall events are free
June 1Novato’s Annual Pride Flag Raising Event **Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue coffee & pastries served8:30 am June 1Topical Thursdays12:30 to 2 pm on zoomWhat’s Pride Mean To You?See topic writeup belowTo join group, find purple Join Group button below
June 2Pride Flag Raising **Novato Community Hospital 180 Rowland Way (off Rowland Blvd.)10:30 am, reception to follow June 6Grief & Bereavement Groupfor LGBTQIA+ & HIV+ people who have experienced losson zoom only this monthclick here to join the zoom group 7 to 8 pm June 9LGBTQ+ Veterans of the North Bay Quarterly Lunch **Sam’s Place, Novato 1 pm June 9Pride Not PrejudiceOpening Night Artists’ Reception6 to 8 pm (tickets required / see above)the Exhibition in Celebration of Pride Month continuesJune 9 to July 2, Wednesdays to Sundays 11 am to 5 pmSausalito Center for the Arts 750 Bridgeway June 10Fairfax Festival Paradewhere hippies & the gay community celebrate together!come march (2 blocks!) with the Spahr Banner!gather at 9:30 behind Good Earthmarch at 10 am June 13Second Tuesday LGBT+ Senior Group at Mgt. Todd Senior Center1560 Hill Road, Novato in the Hill Community Room behind the main building(see site map & more information below)12:30 to 2:30 June 14LGBT+ Senior Monthly Mixer **at San Rafael Joe’s -from 4th Street entrance4:30 to 6 pm June 14 Welcome Joe Tuohy **Our New Executive DirectorFalkirk Cultural Center1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael5:30 to 7 pm June 15Senior Breakfast Club *at Sam’s Place, Novato 9:30 am June 17Seniors Learning Together about Our Transgender Friends **at Beth & Lolma’s homefor more information to reserve your spot,contact Lolma at sageconslt@aol.com(limited to 10 participants)1 to 3 pm June 20Games Day *at Sam’s Place, Novato 1545 S. Novato Blvd.meal at 2 pm, games at 3 pm June 21Bill Jones Book Reading Bachelor Father: The first single manto legally adopt a child in AmericaSausalito Books by the Bay 100 Bay Street, Sausalito5:30 pm June 27Women’s Coffee *at Sam’s Place, Novato 10 am June 27Fourth TuesdayWest Marin LGBT Senior Town Hallin-person at San Geronimo Valley Community Center 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd12:30 to 1 brown bag/1-2:30 discussion June 30Men’s Brown Bag Lunchlast Friday of every monthdownstairs at the Spahr Centersemi-ramp but no automatic door150 Nellen Ave. #100, Corte Maderanoon to 1:30 pm
July 16AIDS Walk San Francisco **save the datewatch for more information soonJoin the Spahr Center’s Team!Contact Matt: MEasterwood@thespahrcenter.org July 29LGBT+ Senior Potluck Picnic *Food Fun Games FriendsMiwok Park, Novato *Social Committee event, must RSVP, at least 8 participants required;to RSVP or get on their email list, write to them at socialcommittee@comcast.net ** See flyer below
To join the Spahr Senior Groupon ZoomMondays, 7 to 8 pm, &Thursdays, 12:30 to 2 pm,click the purple button below the Butterfly Heart or here:
New participants are warmly welcomed!If you’re zoom-challenged, let me know and I’ll work with you!
Topical Thursdays12:30 to 2 pm June 1What Does Pride Mean to You?We were born into a time when, as Oscar Wilde phrased it, our love dared not speak its name. We’ve come a long way since then! How do you relate to the idea of pride in who we are?
Living Room Mondays7 to 8 pm We share with each other about how we’re doing and have unstructured conversations focused on listening from our hearts and deepening community.
Welcome Joe TuohyOur New Executive Director Join us in a celebration of a new era for The Spahr Center at the lovely Falkirk Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served. And yes, we’re aware this overlaps somewhat with our monthly Senior Mixer. Everyone is invited to participate in both – Falkirk is just a bit further west of San Rafael Joe’s on Mission. Donations are welcome and encouraged – click on the flyer just below. To automatically register without a donation – a senior exclusive! – write to Matt Easterwood at measterwood@thespahrcenter.org.
Seniors Learning Together This is the perfect time and place for seniors to become familiar with Transgender & Non-binary people and their identities in a safe, small group. Contact Lolma for more information and to register here.
The Northbay LGBT+ Senior Social Committee has been consistently offering meaningful, fun events for the senior community. Everyone born in any month will be celebrated in that month’s email – including your birthday if you’ll let them know when it rolls around! To sign up for their emails or register for events, click here. You can check out their June birthdays and calendar by clicking here.
Coronavirus Updates A second bivalent covid vaccination is available to seniors and immune-compromised individuals if you had your first bivalent injection at least 6 months ago. Covid Test Expiration Dates Extended:When the tests were created, a conservative date was assigned because authorities didn’t know how long they would be effective. They are working beyond their original expiration date and have been assigned new ones. You can check on your kits’ expiration date and learn more by clicking here.IF your kit is made by Quickvue, you can search for the updated expiration date here.
The Spahr Center has coronavirus rapid home test kits& masks and they are available for free in the office – 150 Nellen Avenue, Suite 100, Corte Madera 94925; 415/457-2487. The office is open 10 am – 3 pm weekdays. Only vaccinated people may come to the office and masks must be worn inside the building. Any staff person can direct you to the kits. This is a great resource we are pleased to offer, please don’t hesitate to get these kits! In order to keep track of new infections, the County asks that we report self-test resultshere. To see Marin County’s latest pandemic information, click here. The mask recommendations of the Mask Nerd– an aerosol scientist who studies mask effectiveness – are featured in this article and highly informative video. May we all be safe and well!
Community Notices
The Spahr Center’s Food Pantryis open to seniors who need support in meeting their nutritional needs. We want to help! Items such as fresh vegies, fruit & meats, eggs and dairy, prepared meals, pasta, sauces, and canned goods are delivered weekly to people who sign up. We strive to do a terrific job in trying to meet the individual needs and preferences of the people we serve.
Vivalon Resources for Seniors Whistlestop, now renamed Vivalon, offers many resources for us seniors, now listed in this easy-to-print one-page guide. Access to rides, food, classes, activities, resources, referrals, and more. Membership not required for most classes and services during the pandemic. Some in-person events are being planned. To get Vivalon’s listings, click here. They also provide access to resources including rides for older adults. Please note: there is a 3-week registration process for the ride program so register now if you think you may need rides in the future. Click here for their website. The Jackson Cafe has great specials, a roomy dining room, small tables and big round tables for groups. Open 11:30 to 1:45; $8 for members, $10 for guests, with takeout readily available. You can find their daily changing menu and more information here.
Building Community in the Midst of Sheltering-in-PlaceSee old friends and make new ones! Join us!The Spahr Center’s LGBT Senior Discussion Groupscontinue everyMonday, 7 to 8 pm& Thursday, 12:30 to 2 pm
BEERFEST-THE GOOD ONE RETURNS SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 LUTHER BURBANK CENTER, SANTA ROSA 1PM-4:30PMVIP Admission starting at Noon Join us for the 30th Annual Beerfest-The Good One fundraiser! 40+ breweries & cideries pouring their best product for you.Music, Food, Raffle and more all in one fun-filled afternoon. Tickets Available Now
Pride Month at Your Library June is Pride Month, a time to honor, recognize, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. The Sonoma County Library honors Pride through our collections, events, and programs. Celebrate this June and beyond with all the library has to offer! Join us for upcoming Pride Month events and learn more here.
Events for All
Wrapped Rainbows Crafting (Teens & Adults) Celebrate Pride and enjoy a meditative craft project, choosing from a rainbow of colors for your creation!
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Mes del Orgullo en tu Biblioteca Junio es el Mes del Orgullo, un tiempo para honrar, reconocer y celebrar a la comunidad LGBTQIA+. La Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma honra el Orgullo a tráves de nuestras colecciones, eventos y programas. ¡Celebre este mes de junio y más álla con todo lo que la biblioteca tiene para ofrecer! Únete a nosotros para los próximos eventos del Mes del Orgullo y obtenga más información aquí.
Eventos para Todos
Elaboración de arcoíris envueltos(Jovenes y Adultos) ¡Celebre el Orgullo y disfrute de un proyecto de artesanía meditativo, eligiendo entre un arcoíris de colores para tu creación!
Hora de cuento de Drag (Todos edades) Conozca a Drag King Vera quien va a leer libros para niños y participará en otras actividades divertidas de aprendizaje.
Clubs de lectura de Orgullo para adolescentes (Grados 7-12 en Northwest; Grados 9-12 en Sebastopol) ¡Reúnase con otros adolescentes para hablar sobre libros centrados en las voces LGBTQIA+!
Pero espera, hay más! Consulte la lista completa de eventos, recursos y más del Mes del Orgullo aquí.
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Saturday, June 3 will keep revelers entertained and engaged all day long, starting at 11 a.m. with the Sonoma County Pride Parade, celebrating our connectedness and delighting in our diversity. This year’s Grand Marshal Kate Kendell, was at the helm of the National Center for Lesbian Rights for 22 years. Pride’s Honorees in the parade are Santa Rosa Mayor Natalie Rogers, Educational Leader Laurie Fong, Sonoma County Library, and OUTwatch – Wine Country’s LGBTQI+ Film Festival.
The Parade leads to Courthouse Square for the fabulous Pride Festival taking place from 12-5 pm, with live performances by Vassy, Spencer Ludwig, Shake It Booty Band, Cheer SF, DJ John Parker, and DJ Jimmy Hits; hosted by Lolita Hernandez on the Deep Eddy Vodka & Medtronic festival stage. Over 100 exhibitors; artists; food vendors; local, state, and national organizations will offer something for everyone, supported by a variety of sponsors including, Target, Kaiser, FountainGrove Lodge, Keysight Technologies, PG&E, NorCal Radio, Diversified Stage, Fast signs and many other community partners.
180 Rowland Way (off Rowland Blvd.)10:30 am, reception to follow
