Sunday January 9, 2022 @ 3 pm. ‘Words and Music’, featuring Laurie Lewis, Don Henry, and Claudia Russell with Nina Gerber at Occidental Center for the Arts. Join us for an afternoon of outstanding music when three celebrated, award-winning singer-songwriters return to our stage to trade songs in a Nashville-style song circle, accompanied by virtuoso guitarist Nina Gerber. Don’t miss this special collaboration of talent at our acoustic sweet spot! $30 General/$25 OCA Members. www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Please be masked and bring proof of Covid vaccine/ID. Fine refreshments available, Art Gallery open. OCA is accessible to people with disabilities. Become an OCA Member and get discounts/free admission. Occidental Center for the Arts – 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465.
The Spahr Center is raising money to purchase chest binders for queer and trans youth in Marin County. On average, 60% of trans and nonbinary youth in Marin County experience bullying based on their gender presentation and/or gender identity. Now that youth program staff has been able safely return to providing services to young people in school and in person, we have seen an increased need for access to gender affirming supplies. In particular, many trans and nonbinary youth who lack family support have asked for help buying chest binders. The Youth Program team wants to provide support to these young people by expanding our gender affirming services with a reserve of funds for purchasing chest binders. We need your help to make this new program a success! Could you donate $40 to purchase a binder for trans youth in Marin?
What is a chest binder? Chest binders are undergarments that help reduce the physical appearance of someone’s breasts. They are a critical tool for reducing gender dysphoria by creating the appearance of a flatter chest. When a youth receives gender affirming services, such as mental health therapy or hormone treatments, they can also use chest binders to create physical congruence with their gender identity. The image to the left is an example of a binder from the company GC2B. Each person needs a binder specifically sized for their own bodies. When a youth requests assistance acquiring a binder, we will purchase one and send it to their house or coordinate a pick-up. We’re ordering binders from GC2B, a trans-owned company dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and comfortable chest binders to queer youth and adults. You can check out their website here: https://www.gc2b.co/pages/about-us Could you make a donation to help us purchase binders for the trans youth in Marin who need them? Each binder costs $40 and we hope to raise enough money to meet the current need of requests as well as have enough money to support young people in the future. Simply click the link below to donate! Sincerely, The Youth Program Team Nick Azevedo, Sam Wood, Ari Sifuentes, and Fel Agrelius
Santa Rosa has put up a beautiful, temporary, synthetic ice skating rink in Courthouse Square, in the heart of Downtown Santa Rosa! Sonoma County Pride will be hosting the ice skating rink on 4 days in December, and will receive the proceeds of our sessions! We need volunteers for 4.5 hours shifts to perform tasks such as checking in ticket holders, monitoring the rink for safety, providing skate rentals to skaters, sharpening and sanitizing the skates, and HELPING SPREAD GOOD CHEER.
What a great opportunity to help Sonoma County Pride and have a Beyond the Rainbow experience in Downtown Santa Rosa! We will be hosting the following dates / times:Dec 17: 3-7pmDec 18: 11am-7pmDec 24: 11am-3pmDec 26: 11am-7pm
VOLUNTEER CRITERIA: *Volunteers must be 14 or older. *All volunteers must be fully vaccinated. *Volunteers will be required to complete a waiver.*Have a friendly positive attitude while working with the public.*Enjoy a fun, festive, fast-paced-at-times day outside! Please click on the link below to see what dates and times are available, and to sign up for a shift. https://sonomacountypride1.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=59395
n Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 6pm, at the Shea Federal Building, 777 Sonoma Ave., in Santa Rosa, Immigrants and allies will hold a public “Speak-Out” to let California’s U.S. Senators know that they expect passage of a Path To Citizenship for Christmas, as President Biden and the Democrats promised. At 7pm, they will walk with lights to the Old Courthouse Square, in downtown Santa Rosa, to show holiday shoppers, elected officials and the community at large that undocumented residents of Sonoma County demand legalization as soon as possible.
“It is difficult for the undocumented community to celebrate the holidays when so many of us still can’t travel to see our families and loved ones in our home countries,” states Socorro Diaz, Leader of ALMAS, an Immigrant & Indigenous women’s organization which empowers workers through education and political campaigns. “We need to end the criminalization of essential workers in this country, and it needs to happen before Christmas,” she adds.
“The “Build Back Better” Bill is the closest we’ve gotten to achieving a Path To Citizenship,” says Patricia Garibay, also a Leader of ALMAS. “The Democrats must act boldly and swiftly and deliver legalization to us for Christmas this year.”
The “Build Back Better” Bill recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently being considered by the U.S. Senate as a budget reconciliation bill. Although the Senate Parliamentarian announced that a Path To Citizenship should not be included in a budget bill, Immigrant communities and Democrats wish to override the Parliamentarian or include some type of “temporary status” for the country’s 12 million undocumented.
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Inmigrantes del Condado de Sonoma Organizan un “Micrófono Abierto” y Caminata Alrededor de Los Compradores de Regalos Navideños Para Exigir Que el Senado Pase Para Navidad la Propuesta de Ley “Build Back Better” Que Contiene Estatus Legal Para Los Indocumentados del País.
El Jueves, Diciembre 16, 2021, a las 6pm, en el Edificio Federal Shea, 777 Sonoma Ave., en Santa Rosa, Inmigrantes y aliados tendrán un “Micrófono Abierto” para informarles a los Senadores de California que esperan que pasen un Camino a la Ciudadanía para Navidad, como el Presidente Biden y los Demócratas prometieron. A las 7pm, caminarán con luces al Old Courthouse Square, en el centro de Santa Rosa, para mostrarles a los compradores, políticos y la comunidad entera que residentes indocumentados del Condado de Sonoma exigen la legalización lo más pronto posible.
“Es difícil para la comunidad indocumentada celebrar las Navidades cuando tantos de nosotros aún no podemos viajar para ver a nuestras familias y seres queridos en nuestros países de origen,” dice Socorro Diaz, Lider de ALMAS, una organización de mujeres Inmigrantes e Indígenas que empodera a las trabajadoras a través de información y campañas políticas. “Debemos poner fin a la criminalización de trabajadores esenciales en este país, y necesita tomar lugar antes de la Navidad,” ella agrega.
“La propuesta de ley “Build Back Better” es lo más cercano que hemos llegado para lograr un Camino a la Ciudadanía,” dice Patricia Garibay, también Lider de ALMAS. “Los demócratas deben actuar con valor y rápidamente para darnos una legalización esta Navidad.”
La propuesta de ley “Build Back Better” recientemente pasó por la Cámara de Representantes de los EEUU y ahora está siendo considerada por el Senado EEUU como una propuesta presupuestal. Aunque la Parlamentaria del Senado anunció que un Camino a la Ciudadanía no debe ser incluido en una propuesta presupuestal, comunidades Inmigrantes y Demócratas quieren rechazar esta conclusión o incluir un tipo de “estatus temporal” para los 12 millones de indocumentados en este país.
Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for an end-of-year Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on December 18th from 11am-3pm at Brew (555 Healdsburg Ave) in Santa Rosa! Come by to celebrate the season with us, and take home one of our specially assembled LGBTQIA+ Family and Community Care Packages!
All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at this gathering, which is part of a recurring series of monthly events taking place throughout Sonoma County where we are seeking to bring together members of our community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults. This event will also serve as the December monthly gathering for the North Bay LGBTQI Families Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 social and family program.
We will have some art and family activities at this event, and we also want to send folks home with something special to maintain a sense of community connection over the subsequent winter weeks after this long and challenging year. With the support of our amazing local art and business community, we are putting together a number of LGBTQIA+ Family and Community Care Packages to distribute to attendees. Care packages will include art supplies, Noble Folk ice cream tokens, rose quartz stones, seeds, and more!
We will also have $50 gift cards available at the gathering to families for whom financial barriers such as the cost of gas, a meal, or missed work would otherwise prevent them from attending. If you feel your family could benefit from this support, please fill out the form at the following link:
We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will maintain a distance of six feet from one another at all times.
We’re excited to see you then!
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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Familiespara un sábado social de fin de año: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 18 de diciembre de 11 am a 3 pm en Brew (555 Healdsburg Ave) en Santa Rosa! ¡Ven a celebrar la temporada con nosotros y llévate a casa uno de nuestros paquetes de atención comunitaria y familiar LGBTQIA + especialmente ensamblados!
Todos los jóvenes, familias, adultos y ancianos LGBTQIA + son bienvenidos en esta reunión, que es parte de una serie recurrente de eventos mensuales que se llevan a cabo en todo el condado de Sonoma, donde buscamos reunir a miembros de nuestra comunidad a través de generaciones, particularmente jóvenes, adolescentes y adultos con género expansivo. Este evento también servirá como la reunión mensual social y familiar de diciembre para el programa de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años.
Tendremos algunas actividades artísticas y familiares en este evento, y también queremos enviar a la gente a casa con algo especial para mantener un sentido de conexión comunitaria durante las siguientes semanas de invierno después de este año largo y desafiante. Con el apoyo de nuestra increíble comunidad local de arte y negocios, estamos preparando una serie de paquetes de atención comunitaria y familiar LGBTQIA + para distribuirlos a los asistentes. Los paquetes de cuidado incluirán materiales de arte, fichas de helado de Noble Folk, piedras de cuarzo rosa, semillas y más.
También tendremos tarjetas de regalo de $ 50 disponibles en la reunión para las familias para quienes barreras financieras como el costo de la gasolina, una comida o el trabajo perdido les impedirían asistir. Si cree que su familia podría beneficiarse de este apoyo, complete el formulario en el siguiente enlace:
En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupados por la propagación del COVID-19. Si se siente mal de alguna manera, quédese en casa y cuídese. Las máscaras serán obligatorias sin excepciones. Tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten. Mantendremos una distancia de seis pies entre nosotros en todo momento.
Whether you’re looking to reenter the workforce or start a new career, Sonoma County Library has you covered! In addition to the online learning platforms we already offer, we’ve added four more resources to improve your job and technology skills, courtesy of the California State Library. Learn more about these resources below!
Courserapartners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring flexible job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. Coursera offers a range of learning opportunities—from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs.
GetSetUp is a resource created for older adults (over the age of 55) to learn new skills, connect with others and unlock new life experiences. Class types available are digital learning, physical health, mental health, social interest and vocational classes. Most classes are live, last 1 hour and are taught by older adults.
Northstar is a set of online, self-guided modules used to test computer and technology skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas: essential computer skills, essential software skills and using technology in daily life. Test yourself and learn new skills!
Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Skillshare classes include a combination of video lessons and a class project. Most classes are under 60 minutes with short lessons to fit any schedule! There are thousands of inspiring classes on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more.
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.
Aprenda nuevas habilidades de trabajo con la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma
¡Si esté buscando entrar de nuevo a la fuerza laboral o comenzar una nueva carrera, la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma lo tiene cubierto! Además de las plataformas de aprendizaje en línea que ya ofrecemos, hemos añadido cuatro recursos más para mejorar sus habilidades laborales y tecnológicas, cortesía de la Biblioteca del Estado de California. Obtenga más información sobre estos recursos a continuación.
Coursera se asocia con más de 200 universidades y empresas líderes para ofrecer un aprendizaje en línea flexible y relevante para el trabajo a individuos y organizaciones de todo el mundo. Coursera ofrece una amplia gama de oportunidades de aprendizaje, desde proyectos y cursos prácticos hasta certificados listos para trabajar y programas de licenciatura.
GetSetUp es un recurso creado para que los adultos mayores (mayores de 55 años) aprendan nuevas habilidades, se conecten con otros y desbloqueen nuevas experiencias de vida. Los tipos de clases disponibles son el aprendizaje digital, la salud física, la salud mental, el interés social y las clases vocacionales. La mayoría de las clases son en vivo, duran 1 hora y son impartidas por adultos mayores.
Northstar es un conjunto de módulos autoguiados en línea utilizados para probar las habilidades informáticas y tecnológicas. Se incluyen estándares básicos de alfabetización digital informática y módulos en tres áreas principales: habilidades informáticas esenciales, habilidades esenciales de software y uso de la tecnología en la vida diaria. ¡Pruébate y aprende nuevas habilidades!
Skillshare es una comunidad de aprendizaje en línea con miles de clases inspiradoras para personas creativas y curiosas. Las clases de Skillshare incluyen una combinación de lecciones en video y un proyecto de clase. ¡La mayoría de las clases son menos de 60 minutos con lecciones cortas para adaptarse a cualquier horario! Hay miles de clases inspiradoras sobre temas que incluyen ilustración, diseño, fotografía, video, trabajo independiente y más.
Gracias por ser miembro de la comunidad de Bibliotecas del Condado de Sonoma. Visítenos en línea o en persona en una de nuestras sucursales. Asegúrese de consultar los trabajos disponible en la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma aquí.
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Learn Social Square Dancing, a new, easy-to-learn set of calls that get you square dancing in just 13 weeks. Gently exercise your body and mind while moving to music and having fun. Give it a try—the first class is free!