El Canto Del Colibrí: Documentary film screening & gathering in Santa Rosa

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.

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Foro Educacional en Napa: Explorando la Comunidad Gay

¡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.

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Los invitamos / You're invited: Creceremos amor y confianza en nuestras familias

Los 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!   

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Lauren McNerneyEnglish, Spanish
"Keep-It-Queer" (all ages) back to school LGBTQ picnic in Santa Rosa, Aug 26

Our "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.

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Lauren McNerneyEnglish
We're hiring! Program Coordinator (Youth Development)

We 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. 

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Lauren McNerneyEnglish
LGBTQ Youth Summer Opportunity: Napa & Sonoma Counties

QT 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. 

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LGBTQ Napa family picnic - ¡en español!

Spread 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!)

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LGBTQ conference emphasizes the importance of trust

How 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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Lauren McNerneyEnglish