Nevada County Pride celebrates, supports, and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in Western Nevada County by promoting Community, Diversity, and Respect through Events, Education, and Resources.
We are a social network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender persons, and their allies, who celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community in western Nevada County, California, including Grass Valley and Nevada City.
Participation in the organization is free and all are invited to join. One of the events that we sponsor is the monthly potlucks hosted in private homes. We also encourage others to initiate and organize events for Nevada County Pride and the local LGBTQ+ community. Check out the calendar page to see what’s happening in Nevada County.
If you have a Queer Community event that you would like to add to the calendar, please go to the Calendar tab and scroll down below the calendar and submit our form.
If you are interested in joining our mailing list, click on the Contact tab, complete the form and submit. Our Coordinator will add you.
You will receive regular e-newsletters with announcements and information on upcoming events
You will be invited to attend monthly potlucks
You can learn about annual events, local pride events, the Nevada County Fair, Juneteenth, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and other local celebrations of diversity and culture.
We acknowledge the Nisenan people are still here among us today, though they are nearly invisible and their story continues to be excluded from history.
We understand we are on Nisenan land that was never ceded, and the original tribal families have yet to recover from the genocide of their people.
Hello Nevada County Pride Community,
Spring is on the way, bringing longer days and warmer weather—a perfect time to reconnect and recharge! March is Bisexual Health Awareness Month, reminding us of the importance of visibility, support, and well-being for our bisexual community. As we look ahead, we’re excited to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility on March 31st, honoring the strength and resilience of trans and nonbinary folks.
With April around the corner, our monthly potlucks and new support groups will kick off, creating more spaces for connection and conversation. Stay tuned for details, and enjoy the fresh start that spring brings!
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Letter from the Board Chair Rick Partridge
As we welcome March, I am thrilled to share some exciting developments and upcoming events that embody our commitment to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community. I also want to give a warm welcome to our three new Board Members: Maciel Dotson (she/her), Kacey Hadick (he/him), and Laura Lapointe (she/her)! You can learn more about them, as well as our eight re-elected Board Members, here
Introducing Our Core Values
Our all-volunteer Board has recently approved a set of core values that reflect our dedication to the LGBTQ+ community in Western Nevada County:
Visibility: Ensuring that LGBTQ+ voices, stories, and experiences are heard, recognized, and valued in all spaces.
Initiative: Taking responsibility for driving change and encouraging others to lead in creating a more just and inclusive society.
Respect: Valuing each individual's identity, experiences, and perspectives, fostering an environment of inclusion, mutual respect, and understanding.
Collaboration: Working together to foster strong partnerships and amplify collective impact to create a more inclusive world.
Resilience: Honoring the strength and perseverance of the LGBTQ+ community in the face of adversity and celebrating our ability to thrive despite challenges.
Empowerment: Empowering LGBTQ+ individuals to take ownership of their voices, rights, and futures, supporting their journey toward self-determination and success.
Surviving the Silence - Special Showing for Nevada County Pride on April 29th
Nevada County Pride and Onyx Downtown are proud to present a special screening of Surviving the Silence, an inspiring documentary that tells the powerful story of love, resilience, and activism within the LGBTQ+ community. This fundraising event will occur on Tuesday, April 29th, at the Nevada Theatre. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmaker, Cindy L. Abel, and the two women profiled in the film, Colonel Pat Thompson and her wife, Barbara Brass. More information on sponsorships and tickets here.
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Important Updates:
As you may recall, we paused our monthly support groups at the start of 2025 to reassess how best to serve our community. There will not be meetings in March We're excited to announce that starting in April, Nevada County Pride will offer two ongoing support and discussion groups: one for transgender individuals and another for parents of transgender and nonbinary children.
These groups will provide a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and build community. Stay tuned for our next newsletter, where we'll share the specific days and times!
- If you are hosting an event or know of one that would be of interest to the LGBTQ+ community, please submit it on our calendar.
- Our monthly board meetings are always open to visitors.
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NEW! Youth Support Groups
Nevada County Pride is proud to partner with The Cauldron for these monthly “Safe Space for Youth” gatherings.
We are looking forward to building strong community partnership and programs at The Cauldron for our Safe Space program, launching Jan 24th. See info at our calendar.
The Cauldron is located at 107 West Main Street Suite C (upstairs) Grass Valley, CA, 95945.
To learn more or make a donation to support this important community work go here.
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Are you part of a local business or organization that wants an LGBTQ+ speaker or panel?
Community members from Nevada County Pride’s Speakers Bureau are available to speak on topics of interest to your group and to answer all your questions in an informal setting. Prior topics include Growing up gay in Nevada County, Why and how to use pronouns, and How to be an ally, among other topics. But we are happy to tailor the content to your audience.
More information here.
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Check out the March calendar to get more information on other upcoming events:
March 7th,14th, 21st, 28th - Safe Space for Youth
March 19th - Queer Reads Book Club
March 21st- Nevada County Pride Board Meeting
March 26th - Dyke Night
Coming Up:
April 29th- Special Movie Showing: Surviving the Silence
June 8th- 4th Annual Pride Family Picnic!
Have a wonderful month and we hope to see you at some of the events!
