In November we're reading On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong.

Queer Reads is a monthly adult book club (18+) celebrating the diverse voices of queer authors, characters, stories and joy. Join us each month as we celebrate queer storytelling and foster the discovery of new ideas and unfamiliar lived-experiences.

Copies of the next month's book are available on a first-come first-served basis at all Queer Reads meetings and at the Nevada County Library.

Queer Reads meets on the Third Wednesday of every month at The Gold Vibe Kombuchary

We are creating a unified message that emphasizes the power of community and solidarity in overcoming obstacles and fostering understanding. 

"Strength Through Unity: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers"
This theme highlights the importance of standing together as a united community to overcome the barriers of prejudice, discrimination, and violence faced by transgender individuals. It speaks to the collective strength found in unity while emphasizing the need to build connections across different communities, fostering inclusivity, and breaking down the societal barriers that harm the transgender community.
The combined message underscores how unity can empower advocacy, education, and compassion, ultimately driving lasting change.

During this heightened political time of the year, as we approach this event, my hope is that we enter with grace, hope, love, and respect as a united community. Together, we can achieve great things. May our hearts be filled with inspiration, tempered with humility, recognizing the suffering and loss experienced by those who embraced their true selves, seeking guidance from a guiding light. Let us help them and others realize that they are seen and heard, and never alone in this incredible transformation, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.

Let's end this year with a message Strength Through Unity

Nevada County Pride Board Meeting

Our monthly Board meetings are open to the community and take place the third Friday of each month, unless there is a schedule issue. The meetings are held in the large meeting room off the lobby entrance of the Madelyn Helling Library at the Nevada County Rood Center. If you would like to learn more about the Board and/or get information on attending, please email us at info@nevadacountypride.org

Bring gently used clothing you no longer use, leave with a refreshed wardrobe!

All sizes, genders, and ages encouraged

$5 suggested donation but NOTAFLOF

Not wheelchair accessible.

Halloween Party and Potluck

Boo! Did we scare you?

Calling all ghosts, goblins and creatures of the night to attend Bev and CJ’s Halloween Pride potluck on Sunday, October 27th.

This year’s theme: “weird or scary”.

We will be open to all spirits from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Everyone is encouraged to come, costumed or as a spectator, and enjoy the costume contests.

Enjoy a spooktacular evening filled with wicked and ghoulish delights, devilish drinks and freakish foods.

October Pride Potluck
Sunday, October 27, 2024
5:30 to 10 PM
CJ & Bev

Location and Directions will be sent out in E-newsletter.

What to Bring
— A dish to share (appetizer, entrée, salad, side dish, or dessert)
— Your own Grog to drink
— $5 Spooky cash to support the on-going potlucks
— Please, bring no Dogs or pets
— Please consider volunteering to Clear the cobwebs at the evening’s end

Queer Reads is a monthly adult book club (18+) celebrating the diverse voices of queer authors, characters, stories and joy. Join us each month as we celebrate queer storytelling and foster the discovery of new ideas and unfamiliar lived-experiences.

For October, we will be reading,"The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater.
One teenager in a skirt.
One teenager with a lighter.
One moment that changes both of their lives forever.
A true story...

Copies of the next month's book are available on a first-come first-served basis at all Queer Reads meetings and at the Nevada County Library.

Queer Reads meets on the Third Wednesday of every month.

Tri-County Pride Diversity in the Park

PRIDE in the fall?!
YAS! Little heat and a lot of RAINBOW!

Join Tri-County Diversity on Saturday, October 12 , 10am-4pm at Sam Brannan Park (810 Gray Ave Yuba City).

Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/980497704027

TCD will be celebrating with Pride In The Park - Main stage performances, community, vendors, resources, open mic hour, kids zone, food trucks, raffle prizes and more!

Get your Pride gear on and come out to celebrate! All ages are invited. This is an outdoor event - This event is FREE for all participants , with donation tickets available if you would like to contribute to the ongoing supportive resources and events hosted by Tri-County Diversity, TCD YAs, and TCD YOUTH!

We endeavor to make Pride in the Park as inclusive and safe a space as possible - please be respectful to all orientations, expressions, identities, races, ethnicities, abilities and bodies!
We will be hosted and sponsored by City of Yuba City's Sam Brannan Park - please abide by all park, city, and county guidelines in place.

Accepting applications for sponsors, vendors, resources, food booths / food trucks and open mic talent until September 14th or all spots have been filled.

Vendor & Resources Application : https://tinyurl.com/tcdvendor24

Talent Application : https://tinyurl.com/tcdtalent24

more information available at (530)763-2413 or pride@tricountydiversity.org

*tickets help us with attendance interest & count / not required for event!

Community Beyond Violence is hosting a special screening of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Del Oro Theatre in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All proceeds will support their mission to heal the trauma of domestic violence and sexual assault. Help us raise awareness and make a difference in the lives of survivors.

Use the link below to buy tickets.

“Breaking Down Barriers” Podcast Recording Event

You are invited to the live recording of a podcast program called "Breaking Down Barriers" on Tuesday, October 1st from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm at Nevada County Media.  The goal of this monthly podcast, sponsored by Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation, is to tackle the most difficult, real-life challenging topics that our community faces every day. Previous topics include mental health and suicide, Alzheimer’s and the challenges of care giving, substance use, and LGBTQ+ Youth.

The conversation is between Jamin Alcamo (he/him), Joselyn Zarate (she/her), and moderator, Color Me Human board member, Lolo Stone (she/her). The theme of the conversation is “belonging”: growing up Black and Brown in Nevada County. A live Q&A with the audience will take place after the podcast recording.

Details:

Date: Tuesday, October 1st

Time: Arrive at 11:45 AM, Recording starts at NOON and no one will be allowed in the studio after that. The recording is about 45 minutes followed by audience Q&A, and ending at 1:00 PM

Location: Nevada County Media Studio

355 Crown Point Circle, Suite D (behind Analog Devices)

Grass Valley, California 95945

Ample free parking available

Our September potluck is coming up on Saturday, September 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Scotts Flat Lake area home of repeat hosts, John & Greg. They will provide a couple of grilled chickens, condiments, and cold drinks. The grill will be available for others who want to put something on.

Address: See member newsletter

What to Bring
— A dish to share (appetizer, salad, main, side dish, or dessert)
— Your own beverages to drink, including alcohol
— $5 to support the on-going potlucks, but no one will be turned away who cannot pay
— Your well behaved dogs are welcome
— Please consider volunteering to help clean up at the evening’s end by letting the hosts know you are available

Meet and connect with local singles! Sign up online ahead at the web site below.

Event Schedule

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Registration and Mingling

- A greeter and registration stand will be set up at the top of the stairs.

- Upon signing in, each guest will be assigned a symbol and will receive a small notebook that they will use to write down the identifying symbol of the people they want to connect with.

- Guests will have the opportunity to mingle, enjoy tea, and snacks, and participate in icebreaker activities.

- The doors will be locked promptly at 7:00 PM to ensure a safe and intimate environment for all participants.

7:00 PM - 7:10 PM: Opening Circle

- We will gather everyone in a circle for a welcome speech and an introduction to the evening's activities.

- We will encourage guests to try new things and engage fully, while also respecting their boundaries and allowing them to step out of any activity if they feel uncomfortable.

7:10 PM - 9:00 PM: Rotating Stations and Activities

- Participants will rotate through various stations, spending 2-5 minutes at each, depending on the size of the crowd.

- Activities will include talking prompts, interactive elements, and more, designed to range from fun and light to deep and intimate.

- These activities are structured to help guests have a good time while also fostering deeper connections to assess compatibility.

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: Closing Circle
- We will reconvene in a circle to thank everyone for their participation and collect the notebooks.
- After the event, we will email participants with potential matches based on the notes they provided.

Accessibility Requirements:: Upstairs

Nevada County Pride Board Meeting

Our monthly Board meetings are open to the community and take place the third Friday of each month, unless there is a schedule issue. The meetings are held in the large meeting room off the lobby entrance of the Madelyn Helling Library at the Nevada County Rood Center. If you would like to learn more about the Board and/or get information on attending, please email us at info@nevadacountypride.org

Queer Reads is a monthly adult book club (18+) celebrating the diverse voices of queer authors, characters, stories and joy. Join us each month as we celebrate queer storytelling and foster the discovery of new ideas and unfamiliar lived-experiences. Queer Reads meets on the Third Wednesday of every month. Hosted by Nevada County Library Staff.

For September 2024 we will be reading, "Gender Queer," a graphic novel by award winning authors, Maia Kobabe.

Copies of the next month's book are available on a first-come first-served basis at all Queer Reads meetings and at the Nevada County Library.

Our Queer Wellness Circle is an intentional and safe healing space exclusive to our LGBTQ+ community, to prioritize healing within ourselves and the intersectional community to which we belong.

\By donation — No one turned away due to lack of funds.

We will engage in group discussion about community wellness, share our personal intentions for healing, including writing and breathing exercises, and potent ritual. All that is asked of you is to sign up on the web site below by making a donation (as little as $0) and show up with the intent to heal and share space with other LGBTQ+ folx with a common goal, at whatever capacity you're able to.

Accessibility Requirements:: Upstairs

A Day for Women

You are cordially invited to attend this exciting event being hosted here at NCC, jointly sponsored by Soroptimist  International and the Sierra College Foundation. A Day for Women is a day full of opportunities to network, learn and expand your horizons on topics such as Personal Growth, Finance, Food, Gardening, Technology and much much more… Full schedule can be found in the brochure below.  

All proceeds from the event go to support Soroptimist of Grass Valley’s service projects for women and children and the Sierra College Foundation NCC programs supporting students.

Third Annual Latino Family Festival

Come by the NC Pride table and say hello and get your Pride swag!

Together, we can be a fierce force in creating safe, inclusive spaces that help amplify marginalized voices and broaden acceptance.

See the link below to sign up for updates.
Tickets are $10 and up.