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Have you been thinking about going back to school? Through Career Online High School’s online, accredited program, adults can earn a high school diploma and a career certificate, free with your Sonoma County Library card! Finish high school and receive job training in an online environment that’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are a limited number of scholarships available to qualified adults who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education. Find out more here. It’s never too late to graduate—apply today! Apply TodayThank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library […]

We are very excited to announce that the 8th Annual Translife Community Conference will be taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa, CA, and… for the first time ever… it will be ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY 100% FREE TO ATTEND. The Community Conference brings together transgender and gender-expansive individuals from the North Bay to increase connections, share information, provide support, and experience joy with one another. There will be educational workshops, socializing, discussions with legal and medical professionals, networking opportunities, and much more! This event is for transgender and gender-expansive individuals and their parents/caregivers, children, […]

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000 Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom through SRJC LifeLong Learning. On Wednesday, March 6, our topic will be SoCo  LGBT-owned Nurseries! Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and receive a Zoom link:  cdungan@santarosa.edu

Join the Sonoma County Library for events throughout the month of March, from live music to college scholarship workshops. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our March events below! All Ages Join local artists Erica Ambrin, Kayatta, and Eki Shola at the Petaluma Library on Saturday, March 2, at 2:00 pm for POWERSOUL! This performance weaves together music and conversation to amplify Black artists in Sonoma County, and is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Caro Pierotto: SambalismoEnjoy the vocal stylings of Brazilian singer Caro Pierotto! From original songs […]

TICKETS NOW ON SALEROSÉ ALL DAY SONOMA VALLEY’S PREMIER ROSÉ WINE FESTIVAL Thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 5th. Annual Pink Sonoma Wine Fest taking place on Sunday, May 5 from Noon-3pm. Join us for an unforgettable day of enchanting Rosés, delectable cuisine, music and more at the picturesque Viansa Winery. Pink Sonoma Fest will delight your senses while we celebrate and savor the world of pink wines with two dozen plus wineries. Tickets are now on sale so mark your calendars and break out your finest pink for this afternoon of pure delight. Proceeds benefit Positive Images, supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Sonoma […]

Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 2024 GRANT APPLICATION Deadline for Receipt: Wednesday, March 1, 2024, 11:59 PM PST ABOUT THE SISTERS’ GRANTS FUND The Russian River Sisters’ Grant Fund is managed by a committee of Sisters. Grant funding requests are accepted only via the application form on our website.  Grant Fund applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Grants Committee. In evaluating an application, we consider the nature of the request and how relevant it is to the needs of our local community.  We do not approve grant requests for salaries, honorariums, personal or travel expenses.  We also do not […]

TLC’s 2nd Gay Comedy Night, cohosted by Sonoma County Pride, is just around the corner. Make sure to get your tickets before they’re gone! All proceeds support at-risk youth in Sonoma County. The details:February 24, 2024 6pm doors, show at 8pmBarrel Proof Comedy Lounge 501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 9540121+ year old event; no-host barOutside food encouraged and welcome (attendees get 10% off at Tipsy Taco, right next door to the venue) We look forward to seeing you there! The Comedians  Headliner: TammyTeaLove Born in Brooklyn NY; raised in L-A! And Got her Game from the Bay! (Oakland, CA). Her first break was with […]

Read the Feb/Mar Peace Press online! A New Peace Press was just released!Articles include:Community Helps the PJC ThriveNAACP Addresses SR School BoardSchool Violence: Symptom of a Systemic Problem of Our CulturePBCD Petaluma Black History ActivitiesNAACP Petaluma Black History EventsSo. Co. Commission on Human Rights Considers a Gaza CeasefireA Letter from a PalestinianDefy (poem)Read it online now! Thu, February 8 – 6:30 – 8 pm  FREE. Cultural AppropriationCultural appropriation refers to the act of taking elements of a culture that is not one’s own, without permission or understanding of the original culture’s meaning and significance.Invite your friends to join our Racial Justice […]

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000 Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom through SRJC LifeLong Learning. On Wednesday, February 14, our topic will be the many LGBTQI businesses that helped make our community visible, 1950s-90s. Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and receive a Zoom link: cdungan@santarosa.edu

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on February 10th from 12-3pm at Guerneville Library! All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at Social Saturdays, which are a recurring series of monthly events taking place throughout Sonoma County where we are seeking to bring community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults.  At our February gathering we invite you to come join us at the library for art activities, music, storytime readings and games. There will be a special storytime with Frida and Friends where they read […]