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,
Let us, Nevada County Pride, take a moment to recognize the significance of these past two weeks in history. Not only did we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but we also witnessed a pivotal moment in our nation's history with the inauguration of a new President.
As we reflect on these events, it’s important to remember that while new policies and executive actions may seem swift or unsettling, they do not immediately change the fundamental laws and rights that protect us. The process of policy change takes time, and litigation often follows. We are reminded that no executive order can ever determine the worth or validity of any individual.
This past month encourages us to stay strong in our commitment to justice, equality, and the dignity of every person, and to continue our fight for a world where all are valued.
We need to support our most vulnerable community members and we encourage you to reach out to each other, particularly those who are not feeling seen or safe. We hope you will join us for our Community Zoom Meeting with local law enforcement on Tuesday, February 4th.
At the end of January, we proudly helped launch the Safe Spaces for Youth program, offering a warm and supportive environment for our LGBTQ+ youth. This initiative has already brought so much heart to our community, and we’re excited to see it grow.
Also, as a reminder, our regular 3rd Monday community support groups will not be meeting in February as we make exciting changes and re-launch in March. More info to come.
While we won’t be hosting a potluck this month, we encourage you to share the love by checking in with friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Keep an eye out for updates on upcoming events as we continue building connections and spreading joy throughout the season. And if you have spare time you would like to give back to the community, learn more at the Volunteer tab.
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Important Updates:
Mark your calendars for our Community Meeting with local law enforcement on Tuesday, February 4th, from 5 PM - 6 PM. Details were send out in our newsletter and on our social media.
- 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. The Board will be setting goals for 2025 using the just completed strategic plan with these five priorities: Increase Visibility, Cultivate Community Relationships, Financial Stability, Intergenerational Engagement, and Build Organization Capacity. We invite your input on these plans to create new initiatives, expanded programming, and deeper partnerships that will continue to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. You can also submit your ideas and input to info@nevadacountypride.org
You can learn more about the recent history of our organization post-Covid and plans for the future here.
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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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Can you join our NC Pride Speakers Bureau? Are you looking for a speaker for your organization?
In the past we have had a somewhat ad hoc approach to finding community speakers and panelists for events, school classes, non-profits, businesses, faith groups, and more. We often call on those who have been reliable volunteers in the past. We frequently turn down requests because we can’t find anyone. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to Educate.
Continue reading here.
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Check out the February calendar to get more information on other upcoming events:
February 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th- Safe Spaces for Youth
February 19th- Queer Reads Book Club
February 21st- Nevada County Pride Board Meeting- open to the public
February 26th- Dyke Night
Have a wonderful month and we hope to see you at some of the events!
