LGBTQ Connection Sonoma is excited to share this moving film, in partnership with the film's director Marco Castro-Bojorquez, Arlene Francis Center, and Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement. Join us this evening for an opportunity to leave our problems to the side and experience the full force of this film, that will allow us to be inspired and heal the wounds of our soul.
Read More¡Acompáñenos a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Latina con la Biblioteca del Condado de Napa y LGBTQ Connection Napa! Vamos a festejar, explorar, y aprender sobre la comunidad gay y transgénero a través de un foro educativo en español. Es una oportunidad para aprender y hacer preguntas para toda la familia. El evento empezará con una recepción donde se ofrecerán botanas, seguidas por el foro.
Read MoreThis is a FREE pride dance party for our LGBTQ and friends community and a chance to give back to our community! We'll be downstairs at the Historic Napa Valley Opera House at First & Main.
Read MoreLos invitamos a aprender sobre nuestro nuevo proyecto Promotores para el Apoyo Familiar. Conocerá y aprenderá cómo ser parte del grupo de promotores que ayudará a crecer el amor y bienestar de las personas gay y transgénero. No se necesita experiencia, solo las ganas de aprender y ayudar. Padres de familia, tios, tias, la vecina, el compadre, todos están invitados. Los esperamos!
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that in September, LGBTQ Connection will be launching LGBTQ youth programs in Calistoga and Sonoma Valley! Join us for Community Pizza Parties and come learn about our programs and services. All ages are invited to join us! RSVPs are not required, but appreciated. We can't wait to see you there!
Read MoreCome kick off the fall with other trans, agender and gender non-conforming youth. Join us Tuesday, September 5th from 4:30-6:00 pm for Lincoln Avenue Communi-T’s event: “Welcome Back Party - New Fall New Me”. 780 Lincoln Avenue, Napa.
Read MoreYouth are invited to a special back to school event hosted by LGBTQ Connection's Napa summer Youth Leadership Team! The new school year has started and it’s a time to create new memories. Afterall, #NewYearNewMe. Join us for an evening of food, activities, and a special performance.
Read MoreOur "KEEP-IT-QUEER COOKOUT" will take place on Saturday, August 26th. The goal of the picnic is to bring our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) community members together for a back to school picnic! We aim to support youth returning to school with a warm queer celebration bringing together LGBTQ community members and supporters. All are welcome to this cross-cultural & intergenerational event. Food is provided (and free). Also, you are welcome to bring your favorite potluck food--just don't forget to label your dish.
Read MoreIt's Pride month! If you want to get your rainbow on in Santa Rosa, come to our Pride Legacy BBQ to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) people with us! We'll have delicious summer food, friendly people, & celebratory queer-activities galore.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce an opening for a Program Coordinator with LGBTQ Connection! Our Program Coordinators work closely with the Program Director and Program & Evaluation Manager to make Sonoma and Napa Counties more vibrant and inclusive communities--driven by youth leadership! The Program Coordinator will be based out of either Napa or Sonoma County, which will be determined during the hiring process.
Read MoreJune 21, 2017 is not only the 1st day of summer--Mark Herold Wines & LGBTQ Connection are inviting the community to come to celebrate LGBTQ Pride with a "Wine and Donate" night at their fabulous and fun Oxbow tasting room.
Read MoreLGBTQ Connection is thrilled to announce our 2017 Pride month event for Sonoma County! In partnership with our youth leaders, and made possible due to donations from our community, LGBTQ Connection is officially sponsoring an event to celebrate June 2017--LGBTQ Pride month!
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that LGBTQ Connection will be taking on two summer interns for 2017 that will help us take our program to the next level over the summer months. Interns will work approximately 8-16 hours a week on a variety of projects supporting LGBTQ Connection's mission and growth.
Read MoreLGBTQ Connection is thrilled to announce our 2017 Pride month events for Napa County! In partnership with our youth leaders, and made possible by donations from our community, LGBTQ Connection is officially sponsoring several events to celebrate June 2017--LGBTQ Pride month!
Read MoreIt will soon be officially LGBT pride month, and in recognition we are having a pancake breakfast for our June LGBT seniors discussion group! Juice, coffee, pancakes and more will be served. As usual, there is no charge for our meeting, so come ready for lively conversations and celebration with the other attendees.
Read MoreQT Camp is a summer opportunity for Queer and Trans youth to bond for a summer long intensive team where they create an end of the summer event that welcomes LGBTQ youth to the new school year in August. Many say that youth are our future--we say they are the leaders of today! Help us invest in them by giving them the opportunity to be a part of our teams in Napa and Sonoma Counties.
Read MoreSpread the word: the "Family Picnic" is LGBTQ Connection's first Spanish language event and will take place on Saturday, May 20 at O'Brien park next to McPherson Elementary School in Napa. There will be food, games, amazing raffle prizes and wonderful people! All ages welcome. Although not required, please RSVP with Eliseo at 707-251-9432 or eliseo@lgbtqconnection.org. (Let us know if you'd like to volunteer!)
Read MoreThis Thursday, April 20, 2017 is #GiveOUTday*! Every year, more and more of our community has shown how much our connection matters to them and this year we are asking you to again join with us in commitment for this special 24 hours of fundraising. Click here to donate to us now.
Read MoreWe invite you to join us Friday, April 21st for our event "Fight The Silence Night"--an evening of community, empowerment, and dinner conversation. As part of the night, we are creating art together, so bring your creative energy! Please see below for more information. We hope you can join us.
Read MoreHow youths, parents and resource providers can try to deepen the level of trust between one another was the focus of LGBTQ Connection’s 2nd annual “In This Together” conference at the Embassy Suites in Napa on Saturday.
Trust is an important part to creating an environment where LGBTQ youth feel safe and supported, said Eliseo Rivas, event coordinator and program coordinator for LGBTQ Connection.
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