LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000
Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom through SRJC LifeLong
Learning. On Wednesday, March 27, Molly Martin will be talking
with us about Tradeswomen Inc and the rich history of working
women in the Bay Area. Please contact me to enroll in this FREE
class and receive a Zoom link: cdungan@santarosa.edu
| Our Yoga Benefit Series is back for a third year, and better than ever! Join us for the first of four classes, raising money and awareness for Food For Thought to keep bringing healthy food and love to thousands of people living with serious medical conditions and food insecurity in Sonoma County. The first 75 minute Hatha/Vinyasa yoga class will be taught by our resident yoga teacher, Elana, taking place at River Road Family Vineyards & Winery in Sebastopol on Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 PM. This year will feature an amazing exclusive raffle, sponsored by Bliss Organic Day Spa. Just choose the “Supporter” pass at registration to be entered to win. 100% of all proceeds support the cause. This event is a great way to introduce your loved ones to Food For Thought in a fun, enjoyable way while giving back at the same time! |
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Belong and Thrive
For 33 years, Positive Images has been a key resource for serving the diverse needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals. We have seen firsthand the unique needs and barriers (as well as joy and strengths) that comes with identifying as Queer and/or Trans. Because of this, we are disheartened by lack of LGBTQIA+ data in Sonoma County data collection efforts, such as the Portrait of Sonoma County, and inspired to create a needs assessment that represents our community. Although we praise the work of the Portrait, the report as it stands overlooks the nuanced challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals when it comes to systemic issues such as education, income, housing, health and more. In order for us to be seen and taken into consideration by decision-makers, it is important to account for LGBTQIA+ representation as an intersection of identity in reports like these.
This is where your support becomes transformational. Your organization can join us in supporting this work in several ways:
1. Share the link to our online bilingual survey with your networks and/or on your social platforms from now until August. Please see attached graphics for social media posts. http://tinyurl.com/LGBTQIAneeds
2. Help us facilitate connections with professionals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or who work directly with the LGBTQIA+ community so that we may conduct key-informant interviews.
Your partnership in this initiative is not only an investment to create a more inclusive Sonoma County but also a powerful statement affirming the diverse voices within the LGBTQIA+ community!
LGBTQI History: A Sonoma County Timeline 1947-2000
Wednesdays 1:30-3pm. Online via Zoom through SRJC LifeLong
Learning. On Wednesday, March 13, we will be looking at a history of Lesbian and Gay Families. Please contact me to enroll in this FREE class and receive a Zoom link: cdungan@santarosa.edu
| 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 community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. |
| Consiga su diploma acreditada de secundaria, gratuitamente con su tarjeta de biblioteca ¿Ha estado pensando en volver a la escuela? ¡A través del programa acreditada de Career Online High School en línea, adultos pueden obtener una diploma de preparatoria y un certificado de vocación, gratuitamente con su tarjeta de la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma! Termine la preparatoria y consiga capacitación de trabajo en línea, disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días a la semana. Existe un número limitado de becas disponibles a adultos calificados que buscan avanzar su carrera, prepararse para entrar a la fuerza laboral, o continuar su educación. Consiga más información aquí. Jamás es demasiado tarde graduarse—¡Inscríbase hoy! Todos los cursos se imparten en inglés. |
| Más información 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 disponibles en la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma aquí. ¿Preguntas? Por favor llame a su biblioteca local o haga clic para mandar un mensaje. |
| 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, and partners/spouses ONLY. It is not an allies event. Registration opens early April. More details coming soon!¡Reserve la Fecha!Estamos muy emocionades de anunciar que la Octava Conferencia Comunitaria Anual de Translife se llevará a cabo el sábado 4 de mayo de 2024 en el Finley Community Center en Santa Rosa, CA, y por primera vez será ABSOLUTAMENTE POSITIVAMENTE 100% GRATIS PARA ASISTIR. La Conferencia Comunitaria reúne a personas transgénero y de género expansivo del Norte de la Bahía para aumentar las conexiones, compartir información, proporcionar apoyo y experimentar la alegría unes con otres. Habrá talleres educativos, socialización, pláticas con profesionales legales y médicos, oportunidades para establecer contactos, ¡y mucho más! Este evento es SOLAMENTE para personas transgénero y de género expansivo y sus padres, cuidadores, hijes, parejas y cónyuges. No es un evento para aliades. La inscripción se abre a principios de abril. Más información próximamente. [En español abajo] We Need Volunteers!Translife is a small, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization and we can’t do it without YOU! We’re looking for day-of volunteers for our May 4th Community Conference. Jobs include:Set upGreetersSecurityRoom attendantsLunch/snack bar serversTear down… and more! We are also in desperate need of bilingual and/or Spanish speakers! Our day will begin at 8 am and end around 7 pm (conference will begin at 9 am and end at 6 pm), but will be split into volunteer shifts. You can sign up for as many or as few as you’d like! Please send an email to info@translifecommunity.org or fill out the volunteer form on our website if you’re interested in pitching in. We’ll get back to you ASAP with more information.Fill Out Volunteer Form¡Necesitamos voluntaries!Translife es una pequeña organización sin ánimo de lucro dirigida por voluntaries y ¡no podemos hacerlo sin TI! Estamos buscando voluntaries para el día de nuestra Conferencia Comunitaria del 4 de mayo. Los trabajos incluyen:MontajeSaludadorSeguridadAsistentes de salaServidores de almuerzo y meriendaDesmontaje… ¡y mucho más! También necesitamos urgentemente personas bilingües o que hablen español. Nuestro día empezará a las 8 de la mañana y terminará aproximadamente a las 7 de la noche (la conferencia empezará a las 9 de la mañana y terminará a las 6 de la tarde), pero se dividirá en turnos de voluntaries. Puedes apuntarte a tantos turnos como quieras. Si te interesas en colaborar, envía un correo electrónico a info@translifecommunity.org o completa el formulario de voluntariado de nuestro sitio web. Nos pondremos en contacto contigo lo antes posible para darte más información. Completa el formulario de voluntariado |
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 to covers in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, prepare to be captivated. At three libraries: Guerneville, Sebastopol, and Rincon Valley. |
| Kids |
| Seeds and Reads: Saving WildflowersLearn about the importance of wildflowers to our ecosystem and receive your own flower press to practice the art of preserving flowers. For grades K-6. At six libraries: Healdsburg, Windsor, Northwest Santa Rosa, Roseland, Sonoma Valley, and Petaluma. |
| Ancestral Sounds of MesoamericaJoin Jesus Bravo for an exploration of hand carved Mesoamerican instruments. Jesus will explain how the instruments were created and used, and play some music! For grades K-6. At three libraries: Northwest Santa Rosa, Cloverdale, and Central Santa Rosa. |
| Teens |
| Celebrate Women’s History Month with your library! Join us for a discussion featuring author Janna Barkin and panelists sharing their experience and perspectives as transgender women. For teens and adults. At the Central Santa Rosa Library on Wednesday, March 6, at 6:00 pm. |
| Paying for College with ScholarshipsJoin scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for three interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to find, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. At two libraries: Northwest Santa Rosa* and Rincon Valley. *Spanish interpretation available. |
| Adults |
| UC Master GardenersLearn about home gardening, pest management, water conservation practices, and more! At four libraries: Sebastopol, Cloverdale, Windsor, and Rincon Valley. And don’t miss the succulent swap on March 30 at the Petaluma Library! |
| Tortillas and Salsa Making Workshops Salome Arenas returns to guide you in making handmade tortillas and preparing salsa in a molcajete. The class will use tortilla pressers and induction cooktops; recommended for ages 13 and up. At three libraries: Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Rincon Valley. |
| Looking for more? Explore the full calendar! Explore the Calendar |
| 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. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Eventos en marzo Únete a la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma para eventosdurante todo el mes de marzo, desde música en vivo hasta talleres de becas universitarias. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y no necesitas una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir; es necesario registrarse para eventos seleccionados. ¡Echa un vistazo a nuestros eventos de marzo a continuación! |
| Todas las edades |
| ¡Únete a los artistas locales Erica Ambrin, Kayatta y Eki Shola en la Biblioteca de Petaluma el sábado 2 de marzo a las 2:00 pm para POWERSOUL! Esta actuación combina música y conversación para amplificar a los artistas negros en el condado de Sonoma y es posible en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas. |
| Caro Pierotto: Sambalismo¡Disfruta de los estilos vocales de la cantante brasileña Caro Pierotto! Desde canciones originales hasta versiones en portugués, español e inglés, prepárate para ser cautivado. En tres bibliotecas: Guerneville, Sebastopol y Rincon Valley. |
| Niños |
| Semillas y libros: Salvando las flores silvestresAprende sobre la importancia de las flores silvestres para nuestro ecosistema y recibe tu propia prensa para practicar el arte de preservar las flores. Para los grados K-6. En seis bibliotecas: Healdsburg, Windsor, Northwest, Roseland, Sonoma Valley y Petaluma. |
| 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 County. |
| OUT IN THE VINEYARD IS HEADING TO BEND, OREGON with EQUALITY VINES TO KICK-OFF WINTER PRIDE FEST |
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| We are excited to announce our first-ever Winemaker Dinner in Bend, Oregon. Join us on Tuesday, March 6th to kick-off Winter Pride Fest. Jim Obergefell, co-owner of Equality Vines in Sonoma County and the lead plaintiff in the Marriage Equality case that won at the Supreme Court joins us for this very special evening. Bosa Restaurant, one of Bend’s finest is our host for this evening of food and wine that will delight the senses. You can view the menu and wine pairings online here. We hope you can join us for this very special evening. |
Deadline for Receipt: Wednesday, March 1, 2024, 11:59 PM PST