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All Genders, All Bodies, All Care: Planned Parenthood for LGBTQ+ Folks Holding Spaces- Where Every Identity Shines Bright Donations welcomed — no one turned away! Wednesday, February 4   2:00pm – 3:30pm Location: Wischemann Hall 465 Morris St. Sebastopol, Ca Planned Parenthood delivers care with pride — welcoming LGBTQ+ folks of every gender and identity with respect, warmth, and zero judgment. Services include gender-affirming hormone therapy, STI testing and treatment, PrEP and PEP, birth control, cancer screenings, and trusted referrals, all in a space designed to help you feel safe, seen, and supported. Join us for a fun, informative look at Planned Parenthood Northern […]

Every month, Sonoma County loses an average of twelve people to accidental overdoses. It is the third-highest overdose death rate among Bay Area counties, driven by the spread of fentanyl in opioids and other drugs.  Face to Face Sonoma County is proving that community-based prevention can turn those numbers around.  According to data from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) that was analyzed by the California Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS, in 2024 Face to Face distributed 44% of the naloxone obtained from DHCS’ Naloxone Distribution Program in Sonoma County yet accounted for 66% of the overdose reversals reported.  This extraordinary return reflects the […]

The Pride Flag was raised again on Tuesday January 20th. About 50 community members, teachers, administrators and students joined the SVHS GSA on the front lawn of the school to do a flag planting but we know many more were with us in spirit. It was a moment of solidarity and community that really felt like an out and proud moment among community members, and the students truly shone in this moment and told us how supported they felt. This is what Student leadership looks like!!! After reviewing President Bells public statement which can be seen here A Message from SVUSD […]

Songs to fan the flames of discontent by David Rovics w/ Kamala Emanuel & Chet Gardiner & other performers! Delicious Palestinian Food, Wine, Beer & NA Beverages on sale. Volunteers needed, Local Groups Tabling, Outreach & Community. A benefit for UNDOCUFUND & From the Bay to Gaza Mutual Aid & to Honor Alice Waco.

January is full of ways to gather, celebrate, and try something new at your library. This month brings lively lion dancing, heartfelt love-letter writing, and special screenings of PBS programming, plus more free events for all ages and interests. Read on to find something that inspires your next visit.As always, no library card is needed to attend, and registration is only required for select programs. Hope to see you soon! Kids Sonoma Vietnamese Association Lion DancingJoin the Sonoma Vietnamese Association Lion Dance Team as they welcome the Year of the Horse 2026! In Vietnam, lion dancing combines martial arts with […]

As the winter Pride Bowling League season approaches, we wanted to share important upcoming dates and information. During the fall season, our league had 30 teams (a record for Pride bowling). Moving into the winter season, we have 29 returning teams and can increase to 32 teams. Since another league bowls on Tuesday nights, we cannot go beyond 32 total teams.  This will allow the Pride Bowling League to add 3 more teams of 4 bowlers. We also have a few teams that are in need of bowlers. All teams from the fall season are given priority to bowl in […]