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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 […]

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! Coursera partners 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 […]

Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:30 PM January 12 – April 6, 2022 DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE FLYER 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! $120 for 13 Classes Must show proof of vaccination status. For more information, email us at contact@redwoodrainbows.org .REGISTER

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000. Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom.  On Wed. 12/8 We will be talking about one of Sonoma County’s first  Lesbian/Gay Newspapers. Please contact me to enroll and  get a Zoom invite: cdungan@santarosa.edu

UPCOMING EVENTS(more info below) November 3o – Women’s Coffee at Sam’s*December 14 – In-Person at Mgt. Todd!** Every Mon. & Thu. – Spahr Senior GroupsEvery Tue. – Trans/Non-Binary Support Grp.* Sponsored by the Social Committee / requires registration / link to flyer linked below for more information** Save the date! More information soon. To join the Spahr Senior GroupMondays, 7 to 8 pm, &Thursdays, 12:30 to 2 pm,click the purple button below the Butterfly Heart or here:  Join Group New participants are warmly welcomed!If you’re zoom-challenged, let me know and I’ll work with you! Topical Thursdays12:30 to 2 pmNovember 25 Harvest FeastRecognizing that many of […]

The Sonoma County Library is offering virtual events throughout the month of December. We have programming for all ages, including yoga, music history, film discussions, and more! Registration is required for all events. Check out a selection of our December events below! Kids & FamiliesHelp get your child ready to read with bilingual family storytime on Wednesday, December 15, at 10:30 am! Join a children’s librarian and model the everyday practices of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with books, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs.  For families and caregivers with children, ages 0-6.Relax and have fun with Ozlem’s all-ages yoga classes! Join us for […]

Celebrate kindness with your library this holiday season! We all need community, now more than ever, and we’re offering several opportunities to share the love at each of our branches. Interested? Find out how you can get involved below! Donate food. Sonoma County Library partners with local organizations to help alleviate hunger in our community. Drop off canned goods and other food items in a donation barrel at any library branch.  Share what you are thankful for. Help make our Gratitude Trees grow by adding a leaf of your own! Trees are located at your local library and available all through the […]

History buffs rejoice! We have added several new resources to the Sonoma County Library Digital Collections site, including a historical photo map viewer and an updated Local History Index. Find out more about these collections below!  The Historic Photo Map Viewergraphically provides the location for nearly 35,000 photos taken within Sonoma County, and is a great way to discover new images in our collection. The tool also allows a view of locations over time, from 1942 (for selected areas) through 2018!  The Local History Index is a tool for researching Sonoma County people, places, organizations, and events referenced in books, journals, and newspapers found […]

HOLIDAY MEAL FREE TO ALLThursday, Dec 2 from 11am – 1pm Your invited to join us to celebrate our annual holiday meal! This year we will be serving YOU. Traditional holiday menu, with vegetarian options too! More info below. Due to COVID restrictions we ask that you do not bring any food to the meal. All of the food is provided and served by the SASC Board of Directors.RSVP required as we are limited in space. Details are on the webpage when you register! RSVP TO OUR HOLIDAY MEAL Did you know ANYONE can become a member at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center? […]

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000.Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom. On Wed., 11/24join us for a conversation about Lesbian/Gay Parenting inthe 1970s-80s. Please contact me to enroll and get a Zoom invite: cdungan@santarosa.edu