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Dana Van Gorder joined the agency as its Interim Executive Director in February of 2019. In June of the same year, the Board of Directors appointed him our permanent Executive Director. On December 31 of 2021, after 2 years and 10 months of strong stewardship of the agency, Dana will retire at 65 years of age. Under Dana’s leadership, The Spahr Center has grown its HIV, LGBTQ+ youth and senior and advocacy programs; doubled its annual budget; increased its visibility and community support; strengthened its relationship with public policy makers; and created a visionary Strategic Plan to guide its work for […]

LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000. Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom. Next Wed. 8/25, We will be reviewing Pre-Stonewall San Francisco with  Shad Reinstein. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and  receive a Zoom invite: cdungan@santarosa.edu

The Motet • Monophonics • Full Moonalice: THC Revue featuringThe New Chamber Brothers & T Sisters • Ron Artis II & The TruthT Sisters • Lebo, Artist at Large • SambaDá • Plus many moreON SALE NOW! General Admission: $55 | VIP Tickets: $149Ticket prices will go up on day of event.The VIP ticket scores you a reserved seat in the shade under our big tent with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, and beer tasting!As always, the Petaluma Music Festival is a very family friendly affair Kids 12 under get in for free! Teens 13-18 can get a ticket for […]

Sunday August 8th 4-6 PMThe Musers / Familiar Strangers The Musers are Sonoma County’s goofy folk trio made up of Anita Bear Sandwina playing banjolin, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and harmonica; Megan McLaughlin on guitar and mandolin and Tom Kuhn driving upright bass and mouth percussion. At a Muser’s show you can be sure that each musical dish will be served with laughter. dancing feet, and the pure joy of their love of music and life.Familiar Strangers are a trio of Sonoma County treasures: Kevin Russell, Candy Girard and Tim Sarter. This trio is chock full of talent, positive vibes and […]

Santa Rose Junior College OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM FREE Non-Credit Course OA 505 Discussion Group Via Zoom Wednesdays August 18 through December 15, 2021 1:30 – 3 p.m. 1:30  –  3pm Researched topics from Sonoma County LGBTQI+ History. Guest speakers articulate the dynamic development of our vibrant community as they lived it.  All are welcome!  Everyone is encouraged to share stories that add to ourunderstanding of how Sonoma County became home to a robust LBGTQI+ community. NEW STUDENTS need to first complete an application for Santa Rosa Junior College at  https://santarosajuniorcollege.formstack.com/forms/srjc_noncredit_application_for_admission. REGISTERED AND CONTINUING STUDENTS can enroll in the class at; https://santarosajuniorcollege.formstack.com/forms/non_credit_enrollment_form Use the following info: Course OAP 505. Section […]

The Sebastopol Center for the Arts is officially open, and so are our kids’ summer camps! It’s not too late to get them busy and active this summer. Here are last-minute summer camp ideas for kids and teens of all ages and interests. Only a few spots remain! Sign up your child for some summertime fun and memories to last a lifetime. UkuleleThe Ukulele is the perfect instrument for beginners to feel successful right away! We’ll learn about rhythm, we’ll learn to strum and sing and find out how much fun playing a string instrument can be! Ages 8-12June 28 – July 2 […]

This month, we’re honoring Pride with virtual programs and events, summer Take & Make craft kits, booklists for all ages, community resources, and more. Visit this news post for the full list.  Register for the Sonoma County LGBTQI+ History Timeline on Tuesday, June 22, at 5:30 pm. Explore the community building, cultural, and social change forged by local LGBTQI+ people from 1947 to 2000. Join us in celebrating Pride Month, a time to promote the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community will always be welcomed and celebrated at the library, not just during Pride Month but every […]

After the cancellation of all in-person events during 2020, Sonoma County Pride is proud to announce our Pride Celebration “Rainbow City” concert. The concert event features a diverse lineup of live in-person entertainment. The rapid improvement in the pandemic situation in California has allowed this live concert to be the Bay Area’s first live, in-person music festival event since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns. This year’s Pride concert is the centerpiece of our June LGBTQI+ Pride activities, and features Todrick Hall, special guest Bright Lights, Derrick Barry from RuPaul’s Drag Race as Britney Spears, and Ryan Cassata, as well as special […]

‘ PLEASE JOIN US: SATURDAY, JUNE 26 @ NOON NOVATO CITY HALL, 901 SHERMAN AVENUETO CELEBRATE RAISING THE LGBTQ+ PRIDE FLAGBY CITIES AND TOWNS THROUGHOUT MARIN &TO HEAR ABOUT THE LGBTQ+ AGENDA FOR MARIN COUNTYMasks and social distancing will apply.  This event is in lieu of our annual Pride Picnic, which we hope to reschedule for September. Marin County Library has a stellar array of Pride celebration events this month: LGBTQ films to borrow, a history presentation and more. They are also featuring an enormous array of books – fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir and more – on our various identities and expressions.Check it out here.Novato is […]