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May 13, 2023 / 13 de mayo de 2023: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on May 13th from 11-2pm at Pepperwood Preserve! (for GPS, please use: 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404)

All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at Social Saturdays, which are a recurring series of monthly events taking place throughout Sonoma County where we are seeking to bring together members of our community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults.

At our May gathering, guest facilitators Ciel Muir “Mr. Fox” (he/him), a queer and trans California naturalist, and Holland Gistelli (she/her), an Education Program Coordinator with Pepperwood Preserve, will facilitate a group nature journaling activity. They will also lead us in an optional easy to moderate hike. Additional activities will include lawn games such as cornhole and ladder ball.

Within Pepperwood Preserve, we will meet at the Bechtel House, which includes bathrooms, picnic tables, a covered deck with a beautiful view. To get there, pass the barn and lower parking lot and proceed left, UPHILL for another 1/4 mile. Turn LEFT at fork (following sign pointing towards Bechtel House) and continue up the road to the Bechtel House. Park in the gravel lot and go to the main house building. Carpooling is encouraged since parking is limited, and it is better for our planet!

The optional hike will be up to 1 mile, at a slow pace, and cover varied terrain including areas with uneven footing. Please bring lunch/snacks, water, and sun protection (hat, sunscreen). Wear sturdy shoes or boots (sandals are not recommended). We recommend wearing long pants (for protection from poison oak, ticks, and prickly plants). Dress in layers for the weather, as it can get cold and windy even on clear days. Optional items include field guides, notebook, camera, and binoculars. Be sure to bring any medications you may need. Please leave pets at home.

Pepperwood requires all adult participants to sign a waiver that you can access online at the link below, or complete on paper at the event:

https://pepperwood.tfaforms.net/6 (where it asks what event you are attending, write in “May 13 Social Saturday”)

For parents, caregivers, and families, this month’s gathering will also include an opportunity to share your input regarding the kinds of programs and engagement that you would be most interested in!

We’re excited to see you then!

[Image Description: An image graphic with “Social Saturday” and the date, time, and location of the event described in the caption above in large dark green text against a forest with dark green trees and a curvy tan trail running through it. The sky is light green with a few puffy clouds. Image 1 is in English, Image 2 is in Spanish.]

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Acompañe al centro Positive Images LGBTQIA + y Familias LGBTQI de la bahía del norte para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 13 de Mayo de 11 a 2 p. m. en la preserva ecológica Pepperwood! Para GPS pongan la dirección: 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.

Todes les jóvenes, familias, adultes y ancianes LGBTQIA + son bienvenides a este evento que es parte de una serie de eventos recurrentes. Los eventos pasan sobre todo el condado de Sonoma. Buscamos reunir a miembros de nuestra comunidad de diferentes generaciones. Particularmente jóvenes, adolescentes y adultes de género expansivo.

En nuestre reunión de Mayo un queer y transgenero naturalista de California de nombre Ciel Muir “Mr. Fox” (pronombre él) será el invitado facilitador. La otra persona invitada a facilitar se llama Holland Gistelli (pronombre ella.) Ella es la coordinadora de programas educativos en la reserva ecológica Pepperwood y nos va guiar en grupo con una actividad de diario.También nos guiarán en una caminata opcional fácil a moderada. Otras actividades de juegos como “cornhole” y “ladder ball” serán accesibles también.

En Pepperwood nos reunimos en “Bechtel House.” Esta casa tiene baños, mesas para picnic, y un deck cubierto con una bella vista! Para llegar pasen el granero y el bajo aparcadero. Tomen una izquierda cuesta arriba por una milla 1/4. Tomen otra izquierda y siguen un letrero que diga “Bechtel House.” Cuando llegue, estacione en el aparcamiento que tiene grava y camine a la casa grande. Es difícil encontrar estacionamiento y recomendamos que compartan vehículo con otros. ¡Es mejor para el planeta!

Hay una opción de una caminata despacio de una milla que también tiene terreno que tal vez encuentren desnivelado. Por favor traigan comida, agua, y bloqueador solar. Traigan zapatos o botas para caminar y pantalones para protegerlos de roble venenoso, garrapatas y plantas espinosas. Póngase ropa para el frío y viento porque en días claros, la temperatura se siente fría. Otras cosas para traer pueden ser una guía de campo, un cuaderno, cámara, y binoculares. Que no se les olvide su medicina y por favor dejen a sus mascotas en casa.

Pepperwood requiere todes les adultes participando que completen un exención. Clic el link aquí para completarlo en línea o en papel cuando lleguen al evento:

https://pepperwood.tfaforms.net/6 (donde pregunte a qué evento asistirá, escriba “Sábado social del 13 de mayo”)

Para les padres, cuidadores y familias, la reunión de este mes también incluirá la oportunidad de compartir su opinión sobre los tipos de programas y participación que más les interesa.

¡Estamos emocionades de verles ahí!

PAST EVENTS / EVENTOS PASADOS

April 8, 2023 / 8 de abril de 2023: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on April 8th from 12-3pm at Riverfront Regional Park in Healdsburg!

At our April gathering, our guest facilitator Ciel Muir “Mr. Fox” (he/him) will lead us in an introduction to nature journaling with a focus on queer community and identity through various nature based activities and art projects. Themes of adaption, water protection and biodiversity will be discussed. Our gathering will also feature an inclusive short hike.

A self-described queer and trans nature nerd, Ciel, aka Mr. Fox, is both clever and curious about the natural world. Mr. Fox obtained his California Naturalist Certificate and Associates of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from SRJC, and has worked for Sonoma County Regional Parks as an environmental educator leading school groups and summer camps. Currently he works as a Teacher Naturalist for Westminster Woods and is working on his Environmental Educator Certificate through the Association of Environmental and Outdoor Educators. In his spare time Mr. Fox is an active volunteer within the LGBTQ+ community, sharing his love of art and nature.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 8 de abril de 12 a 3 p. m. en Riverfront Regional Park en Healdsburg!

Todes les jóvenes, familias, adultes y ancianes LGBTQIA + son bienvenides en esta reunión, que es parte de una serie recurrente de eventos mensuales que se llevan a cabo en todo el condado de Sonoma, donde buscamos reunir a miembros de nuestra comunidad a través de generaciones, particularmente jóvenes, adolescentes y adultes con género expansivo.

En nuestra reunión de abril, nuestro facilitador invitado Ciel Muir “Sr. Fox” (él) nos guiará en una introducción al diario de la naturaleza con un enfoque en la comunidad e identidad queer a través de varias actividades basadas en la naturaleza y proyectos de arte. Se discutirán temas de adaptación, protección del agua y biodiversidad. Nuestra reunión también contará con una caminata corta inclusiva.

Un nerd de la naturaleza queer y trans que se describe a sí mismo, Ciel, también conocido como Sr. Fox, es inteligente y curioso sobre el mundo de la naturaleza. El Sr. Fox obtuvo su Certificado de Naturalista de California y un Asociado en Ciencias en Recursos Naturales/ Ciencias Ambientales de SRJC. Ha trabajado para los Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma como educador ambiental al frente de grupos escolares y campamentos de verano. Actualmente trabaja como profesor naturalista para Westminster Woods y está trabajando en su Certificado de Educador Ambiental a través del Asociado de Educadores Ambientales y al Aire Libre. En su tiempo libre, el Sr. Fox es un voluntario activo dentro de la comunidad LGBTQ +, compartiendo su amor por el arte y la naturaleza.

Para les padres, cuidadores y familias, la reunión de este mes también incluirá la oportunidad de compartir su opinión sobre los tipos de programas y participación que más le interesarían.

¡Estamos emocionades de verte entonces!

March 11 / 11 de marzo: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on March 11th from 12-3pm at Andy Lopez Unity Park in Roseland! We will have a relaxing park day with games, snacks, and access to a playground. In the event of rain, we will host a space for community at the PI Center during this time, though capacity for attendance may be more limited.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 11 de marzo de 12 a 3 p. m. en Andy Lopez Unity Park en Roseland! Tendremos un día relajante en el parque con juegos, refrigerios y acceso a un parque infantil. En caso de lluvia, organizaremos un espacio para la comunidad en el PI Center durante este tiempo, aunque la capacidad de asistencia puede ser más limitada.

¡Estamos emocionadxs de verte entonces!

February 26: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / 26 de febrero: Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Sunday, February 26 from 11am-1pm! At this month’s gathering, we will be hosting a group roller skating outing and lunch!

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out the registration form below to receive further information regarding this gathering (note that we do not post locations for these meetings publicly).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el domingo 26 de febrero de 11 a. m. a 1 p. m.! ¡En la reunión de este mes, organizaremos una salida de patinaje sobre ruedas y un almuerzo en grupo!

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotrxs antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información sobre esta reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos ubicaciones para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlxs a todxs!

February 11 / 11 de febrero: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on February 11th from 12-3pm at Ragle Ranch Regional Park in Sebastopol! We will be gathering near the Gazebo.

At our February gathering we are excited to be offering a gentle and accessible workout with our friend Mich Swannucci (they/them) from Sonoma County Regional Parks. Mich is an environmental educator and group fitness instructor who specializes in whole wellness which includes physical and cognitive health as well as emotion regulation techniques for mental health. Their passion with purpose is to connect with people, connect with the land, and connect people with the land in the belief that community building, moving our bodies, creative expression, and time in nature is not only healing and restorative but invigorating, and quite frankly, so much fun!

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 11 de febrero de 12 a 3 p. m. en Ragle Ranch Regional Park en Sebastopol! Nos reuniremos cerca del kiosko.

En nuestra reunión de febrero estamos emocionadxs de ofrecer un entrenamiento suave y accesible con nuestrx amigx Mich Swannucci (elle) de Sonoma County Regional Parks. Mich se dedica a la instrucción del ambiente y aptitud física en grupos y se especializa en el bienestar integral, que incluye salud física y cognitiva, así como técnicas de regulación emocional para la salud mental. Su pasión con propósito es conectarse con las personas, conectarse con la tierra y conectar a las personas con la tierra en la creencia de que la construcción de comunidades, el movimiento de nuestros cuerpos, la expresión creativa y el tiempo en la naturaleza no solo es curativo y restaurador sino vigorizante y bastante francamente, muy divertido!

¡Estamos emocionadxs de verte entonces!

January 28: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / 28 de enero: Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, January 28 from 2-3:30pm! This month we will be meeting over Zoom.

At our January gathering we will be welcoming back Esperanza Santos (she/her), a trans educator and community organizer. She was raised in San Diego with roots in Zacatecas, Mexico. She promotes family acceptance of LGBTQ+ loved ones, especially in Spanish speaking communities.

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out the registration form below to receive further information as well as the Zoom link for the meeting (note that we do not post Zoom links for these meetings publicly).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el sábado 28 de enero de 2 a 3:30 pm! Este mes nos reuniremos por Zoom.

En nuestra reunión de enero le daremos la bienvenida a la facilitadora invitada Esperanza Santos (ella), una educadora trans y organizadora comunitaria. Se crió en San Diego con raíces en Zacatecas, México. Ella promueve la aceptación familiar de los seres queridos LGBTQ +, especialmente en las comunidades de habla hispana.

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesadx en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información, así como el enlace de Zoom para la reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos enlaces de Zoom para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlxs a todxs!

January 14 / 14 de enero: Drive-Thru Social Saturday / Drive-thru sábado social

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Drive-Thru Social Saturday Art & Self Care Kit Pick-Up on January 14th from 12-2pm at the PI Center parking lot (200 Montgomery Dr.) in Santa Rosa!

Due to the rainy weather forecast and increase in virus circulation at this time of year, we feel that it is best to wait until a future month to gather, but in the meantime want to continue providing community support through drive-thru distribution of self-care kits. With the help of amazing local sponsors including the Museum of Sonoma County and Tea and Trumpets, we have assembled a number of kits that include art supplies, tea, and more!

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social de autoservicio: ¡Recoja un kit de arte y autocuidado el 14 de enero de 12 a 2 p. m. en el estacionamiento del PI Center (200 Montgomery Dr.) en Santa Rosa!

Todxs lxs jóvenes, familias, adultxs y ancianxs LGBTQIA + son bienvenidxs a los sábados sociales, que es parte de una serie recurrente de eventos mensuales que se llevan a cabo en todo el condado de Sonoma, donde buscamos reunir a miembrxs de nuestra comunidad a través de generaciones, particularmente jóvenes, adolescentes y adultxs con género expansivo.

Debido al pronóstico de lluvias y al aumento de la circulación del virus en esta época del año, creemos que es mejor esperar hasta un próximo mes para unirnos, pero mientras tanto queremos continuar brindando apoyo a la comunidad a través de la distribución de autoservicio de kits de autocuidado. ¡Con la ayuda de increíbles patrocinadores locales, incluido el Museo del Condado de Sonoma y Tea and Trumpets, hemos reunido una serie de kits que incluyen materiales de arte, té y más!

¡Estamos emocionadxs de verlx entonces!

December 17 / 17 de deciembre: End-of-Year Social Saturday! / ¡Sábado social de fin de año!

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for an end-of-year Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on December 17th from 12-3pm at Brew (555 Healdsburg Ave) in Santa Rosa! Come by to celebrate the season with us!

All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at this gathering, which is part of a recurring series of monthly events taking place throughout Sonoma County where we are seeking to bring together members of our community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults. This event will also serve as the December monthly gathering for the North Bay LGBTQI Families Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 social and family program.

This event will feature art and music, as well as a card-making station for folks interested in creating winter greetings to send to local LGBTQIA+ seniors.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social de fin de año: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 17 de diciembre de 12 a 3 pm en Brew (555 Healdsburg Ave) en Santa Rosa! ¡Ven a celebrar la temporada con nosotrxs!

Todxs lxs jóvenes, familias, adultxs y ancianxs LGBTQIA + son bienvenidxs en esta reunión, que es parte de una serie recurrente de eventos mensuales que se llevan a cabo en todo el condado de Sonoma, donde buscamos reunir a miembrxs de nuestra comunidad a través de generaciones, particularmente jóvenes, adolescentes y adultxs con género expansivo. Este evento también servirá como la reunión mensual social y familiar de diciembre para el programa de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años.

Este evento contará con arte y música, así como una estación de creación de tarjetas para las personas interesadas en crear saludos de invierno para enviar a lxs ancianxs LGBTQIA + locales.

¡Estamos emocionadxs de verte entonces!

November 19, 2022 / 19 de noviembre de 2022: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, November 19 from 2-3:30pm!

This month, our gathering will be led by Holy Old Man Bull, aka Marcus Arana (he/him), who will lead the group in a talking circle about Two Spirits, where we will learn about gender expansiveness among historical and contemporary Native Americans. We will talk about the many important roles held by Two Spirit people, and share stories about modern Two Spirits.

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el sábado 19 de noviembre de 2 a 3:30 p.m.!

Este mes, nuestra reunión estará dirigida por Holy Old Man Bull, también conocido como Marcus Arana (él), quien dirigirá al grupo en un círculo de conversación sobre personas de Dos Espíritus, donde aprenderemos sobre la expansión de género entre lxs nativxs americanxs históricxs y contemporánexs. Hablaremos sobre los muchos roles importantes que desempeñan las personas de Dos Espíritus y compartiremos historias sobre los Dos Espíritus modernos.

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

¡Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, y esperamos verlxs a todxs!

November 12: Free LGBTQIA+ Legal Clinic / 12 de noviembre: Clínica legal gratuita LGBTQIA +

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A free legal clinic hosted by Crocker Law, North Bay LGBTQI Families, and Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center will take place on the Empire College of Law Campus (3035 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa) on Saturday, November 12 from 11am-3pm to help our community. Specifically, attorneys and paralegals will be available to assist with forms and procedure for securing legal parentage between parents and children, as well as legal name and/or gender marker changes. This event will be held in combination with the November Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering hosted each month by Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families.

In light of the recent US Supreme Court rulings, it is more important than ever to secure the rights of LGBTQIA+ families and people. In California, if you are married or in a state registered domestic partnership, you are automatically legal parents to children born during the marriage or partnership. However, marriage or domestic partnership certificates and birth certificates are not court orders and thus not required to be recognized by other states as proof of legal parentage. Only a court order (a document signed by a Judge) will be recognized across state lines. For people who are married or registered domestic partners, the second parent adoption process results in the necessary court order. For those who are not married or registered domestic partners or who conceived via reciprocal IVF (one spouse/partner provides genetic material and the other carries the child in the pregnancy), the legal parentage process results in the necessary court order.

Art activities and/or childcare will be available for those who are interested during or while they are waiting for their appointment time(s) with an attorney or paralegal. Spanish translation and ASL interpretation are also available.

Please sign up if you need these services with regard to legal parentage and/or legal name and/or gender marker changes. Submit the interest form below to assist us with planning, and we will reach out soon with further details such as individual appointment times and information regarding what you should bring. Contact us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions!

bit.ly/lgbtqia-legal-clinic

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Una clínica legal gratuita organizada por Crocker Law, North Bay LGBTQI Families y Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center se llevará a cabo en el Empire College of Law Campus (3035 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa) el sábado 12 de noviembre de 11 a. m. a 3 p. m. Específicamente, lxs abogadxs y asistentes legales estarán disponibles para ayudar con los formularios y procedimientos para asegurar la paternidad legal entre lxs adultxs responsables e hijxs, así como los cambios de nombre legal y/o marcador de género. Este evento se llevará a cabo en combinación con la reunión intergeneracional del sábado social de noviembre organizada cada mes por Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families.

A la luz de los recientes fallos de la Corte Suprema de los EE. UU., es más importante que nunca garantizar los derechos de las familias y personas LGBTQIA +. En California, si está casadx o forma parte de una pareja de hecho registrada en el estado, automáticamente es adultx responsable legal de lxs niñxs nacidxs durante el matrimonio o la pareja de hecho. Sin embargo, los certificados de matrimonio o de pareja de hecho y los certificados de nacimiento no son órdenes judiciales y, por lo tanto, no es necesario que otros estados los reconozcan como prueba de paternidad legal. Solo una orden judicial (un documento firmado por un juez) se reconocerá a través de las fronteras estatales. Para las personas casadxs o parejas de hecho registradas, el proceso de adopción del segundx adultx responsable resulta en la orden judicial necesaria. Para aquellas que no están casadxs ni tienen parejas de hecho registradas o que concibieron por FIV recíproca (un cónyuge/pareja proporciona material genético y el otro lleva al niñx en el embarazo), el proceso de paternidad legal resulta en la orden judicial necesaria.

Las actividades artísticas y/o el cuidado de niñxs estarán disponibles para aquellxs que estén interesadxs durante o mientras esperan su(s) cita(s) con un abogadx o asistente legal. La traducción al español y la interpretación de ASL también están disponibles.

Regístrese si necesita estos servicios con respecto a la paternidad legal y/o el nombre legal y/o los cambios de marcador de género. Envíe el formulario de interés a continuación para ayudarnos con la planificación, y pronto nos pondremos en contacto con más detalles, como horarios de citas individuales e información sobre lo que debe traer. ¡Contáctenos en northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com si tiene alguna pregunta!

bit.ly/lgbtqia-legal-clinic

October 4, October 18, November 1: Parent & Caregiver LGBTQIA+ School Advocacy Workshops / 4 de octubre, 18 de octubre, 1 de noviembre: Talleres de inclusión LGBTQIA + en las escuelas para (pa) madres / guardianes

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Join North Bay LGBTQI Families, Our Family Coalition, Amor Para Todos, and Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center for a series of three online workshops for parents and caregivers on how to advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in schools! All workshops will be on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm. Dates and topics include the following:

1) October 4: LGBTQIA+ Cultural Responsiveness

2) October 18: FAIR Act Implementation

3) November 1: LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Health & Sex Education

$50 stipends are available to a limited number of parents and caregivers for workshop attendance.

Please sign up using the form below!

bit.ly/lgbtqia-school-workshops

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Acompañe a North Bay LGBTQI Families, Our Family Coalition, Amor Para Todos y Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center para una serie de tres talleres en línea para (pa) madres / guardianes sobre cómo abogar por la inclusión LGBTQIA + en las escuelas! Todos los talleres serán los martes por la noche de 7 a 8:30 p. m. Las fechas y los temas incluyen lo siguiente:

1) 4 de octubre: Capacidad de respuesta cultural LGBTQIA +

2) 18 de octubre: Implementación de la Ley FAIR

3) 1 de noviembre: Educación sexual y de salud inclusiva LGBTQIA +

Estipendios de $ 50 están disponibles para un número limitado de (pa) madres / guardianes para asistir a los talleres.

¡Regístrese utilizando el formulario a continuación!

bit.ly/lgbtqia-school-workshops

October 30, 2022 / 30 de octubre de 2022: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Sunday, October 30 from 2-3:30pm!

This month, North Bay LGBTQI Families Parent Leadership Group member Ana Flores Tindall (she/they/ella/elle) will be leading us in an activity honoring Día de los Muertos. We will make papel picado, talk about the significance of the altar, and learn about the traditions surrounding this important holiday.

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el domingo 30 de octubre de 2 a 3:30 p.m.!

Este mes, Ana Flores Tindall (ella/elle), miembro del grupo de liderazgo de (pa) madres y guardianes de North Bay LGBTQI Families, nos guiará en una actividad en honor al Día de los Muertos. Haremos papel picado, hablaremos sobre el significado del altar y aprenderemos sobre las tradiciones que rodean esta importante fiesta.

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

¡Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, y esperamos verlos a todos!

October 8 / 8 de octubre: Social Saturday at Petaluma Pride! / ¡Sábado social en Petaluma Pride!

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families at Petaluma Pride on October 8, 2022 for our monthly Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering! We and several other community organizations will have booths in Walnut Park where you can come by and hang out with us between 2pm and 6:30pm.

We are excited to see you at this all-ages, family-friendly Pride gathering, and to connect with our Petaluma LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Contact petalumapride@gmail.com with any questions!

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¡Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families en Petaluma Pride el 8 de octubre de 2022 para nuestro sábado social reunión intergeneracional mensual! Nosotrxs y varias otras organizaciones comunitarias tendremos puestos en Walnut Park donde puede pasar el rato con nosotrxs entre las 2 p. m. y las 6:30 p. m.

Estamos emocionadxs de verlxs en esta reunión del Orgullo para familias y para todas las edades, y de conectarnxs con nuestra comunidad y aliadxs LGBTQIA + de Petaluma. ¡Póngase en contacto con petalumapride@gmail.com si tiene alguna pregunta!

September 25: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / 25 de septiembre: Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 2-3:30pm!

This month’s gathering will be facilitated by Emerson Robles-Tuttle (They/Them/She/Her). Emerson is a nonbinary, mixed Asian-American from the East Bay who has worked as a community activist in Sonoma County since 2019. She is currently the Secretary of the Asian-American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay and works to uplift their local queer and AAPI communities. Emerson will lead the group in an activity involving making music using fruit and electrical conductivity!

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out the registration form below to receive further information as well as the Zoom link for the meeting (note that we do not post Zoom links for these meetings publicly).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el domingo 25 de septiembre de 2022 de 2 a 3:30 pm!

La reunión de este mes será facilitada por Emerson Robles-Tuttle (elle/ella). Emerson es una asiática-estadounidense mixta no binaria del East Bay que ha trabajado como activista comunitaria en el condado de Sonoma desde 2019. Actualmente es la Secretaria de la Asian-American Pacific Islander Coalition de North Bay y trabaja para mejorar sus comunidades locales queer y AAPI. ¡Emerson guiará al grupo en una actividad que involucra hacer música usando frutas y conductividad eléctrica!

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información, así como la ubicación para la reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos ubicaciónes para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlos a todos!

September 10 / 10 de septiembre: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on September 10 from 11am-2pm at Maxwell Farms Regional Park (100 Verano Ave.) in Sonoma!

Our September gathering will be a casual park and playground hangout where we will provide activities, games, and snacks for folks who are interested. Feel free to bring a blanket, chairs, or a picnic!

For participants interested in art and reflection, Ciel Muir (he/him), a queer and trans California naturalist, will lead an art journaling activity. A former environmental educator with Sonoma County Regional Parks, Ciel enjoys sharing his love of art and the outdoors with those around him. When not exploring the outdoors he enjoys spending time as a plant and cat dad while working on his own art. This activity will start at approximately 12:00pm.

We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged at this event, and we will have masks on hand for those who may need them.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 10 de septiembre de 11 a. m. a 2 p. m. en Maxwell Farms Regional Park (100 Verano Ave.) en Sonoma!

Nuestra reunión de septiembre será un lugar informal en el parque y el patio de recreo donde ofreceremos actividades, juegos y bocadillos para las personas interesadas. ¡Siéntase libre de traer una manta, sillas o un picnic!

Para lxs participantes interesadxs en el arte y la reflexión, Ciel Muir (él), un naturalista queer y trans de California, dirigirá una actividad de diario de arte. Ciel, ex educador ambiental de los Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma, disfruta compartir su amor por el arte y el aire libre con quienes lo rodean. Cuando no está explorando al aire libre, disfruta pasar tiempo cuidando de sus plantas y gato mientras trabaja en su propia arte. Esta actividad comenzará aproximadamente a las 12:00 p. m.

En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupadxs por la propagación del COVID-19. Se recomiendan encarecidamente las máscaras y el distanciamiento social en este evento, y tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten.

¡Estamos emocionadxs de verte entonces!

August 27 / 27 de agosto: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, August 27 from 2-3:30pm! At this month’s gathering, we will be hosting a casual ice cream social and play date. We will also be distributing free copies of the Alphabet Rockers’ most recent book, entitled “You Are Not Alone.”

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el sábado 27 de agosto de 3 a 3:30 p.m.! En la reunión de este mes, tendremos helados para los asistentes, y tiempo para jugar y convivir. También distribuiremos copias gratuitas del libro más reciente de Alphabet Rockers, titulado “You Are Not Alone” (“No estás solx”).

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información sobre esta reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos ubicaciones para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlos a todos!

August 13 / 13 de agosto: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on August 13 from 10am-1pm at Doran Beach!

Our August gathering will be a casual beach day where we will provide activities, games, and snacks for folks who are interested. Feel free to bring a blanket, beach chairs, or a picnic!

We will be meeting and parking in the Cypress Day Use Area, and we suggest arriving as close to 10am as possible to ensure the availability of parking. Parking at Doran Beach costs $7 (or free for folks with a Sonoma County Regional Parks Pass!) and we are happy to reimburse you the day of!

We will have $50 gift cards available at the picnic to families for whom financial barriers such as the cost of gas, a meal, or missed work would otherwise prevent them from attending. If you feel your family could benefit from this support, please fill out the form at the following link:

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 13 de agosto de 10 a. m. a 1 p. m. en Doran Beach!

Nuestra reunión de agosto será un día informal en la playa donde ofreceremos actividades, juegos y bocadillos para las personas interesadas. ¡Siéntase libre de traer una manta, sillas de playa o un picnic!

Nos reuniremos y estacionaremos en el área de uso diurno de Cypress, y sugerimos llegar lo más cerca posible de las 10:00 a. m. para garantizar la disponibilidad de estacionamiento. El estacionamiento en Doran Beach cuesta $ 7 (¡o gratis para las personas con un Pase de Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma!) ¡ Podremos reembolsar el costo si necesita la ayuda!

Tendremos tarjetas de regalo de $ 50 disponibles en la reunión para las familias para quienes barreras financieras como el costo de la gasolina, una comida o el trabajo perdido les impedirían asistir. Si cree que su familia podría beneficiarse de este apoyo, complete el formulario en el siguiente enlace:

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupados por la propagación del COVID-19. Se recomiendan encarecidamente las máscaras y el distanciamiento social en este evento, y tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten.

¡Estamos emocionados de verte entonces!

July 31 / 30 de julio: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Sunday, July 31 from 2-3:30pm! At this month’s gathering, LGBTQI activist and creator of The Queer Life radio show Kaiya Kramer (she/her) will guide the group through a moving meditation involving breathing exercises, martial arts, and yoga.

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el domingo 31 de julio de 3 a 3:30 p.m.! En la reunión de este mes, la activista LGBTQI y creadora del programa de radio The Queer Life Kaiya Kramer (ella) guiará al grupo a través de una meditación en movimiento que incluye ejercicios de respiración, artes marciales y yoga.

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información sobre esta reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos ubicaciones para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlos a todos!

July 9 / 9 de julio: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on July 9th from 11am-2pm at Golis Park in Rohnert Park!

Our July gathering will be a casual event where we will provide art activities, games, and snacks for folks who are interested. Feel free to bring a blanket, lawn chairs, or a picnic, and join us for a relaxing afternoon!

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 9 de julio de 11 a. m. a 2 p. m. en Golis Park en Rohnert Park!

Nuestra reunión de julio será un evento informal en el que ofreceremos actividades artísticas, juegos y bocadillos para las personas interesadas. ¡Siéntase libre de traer una manta, sillas de jardín o un picnic, y únase a nosotros para una tarde relajante!

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

¡Estamos emocionados de verte entonces!

June 11 / 11 de junio: OUT in the Park & Social Saturday / AFUERA en el parque y sábado social

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Join Petaluma Pride, Amor Para Todos, Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center, North Bay LGBTQI Families, and Petaluma TIDE on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 4-6pm for OUT in the Park, a Pride month picnic and celebration on the Petaluma City Hall Lawn (11 English Street)! This gathering will also serve as the Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering for the month of June.

Bring your own snacks and seating to this all-ages, family-friendly Pride month gathering, and connect with your Petaluma LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Activities will include a drum circle (bring your own instrument if you have one!), bubbles for kids, and art. Contact petalumapride@gmail.com with any questions, and we’re excited to see you there!

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Acompañe a Petaluma Pride, Amor Para Todos, Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center, North Bay LGBTQI Families, y Petaluma TIDE el sábado 11 de junio de 2022 de 4 p. m. a 6 p. m. para AFUERA en el parque, un picnic y celebración del mes del Orgullo en el Jardín del Ayuntamiento de Petaluma (11 English Street) ! Esta reunión también servirá como el sábado social reunión intergeneracional de Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families para el mes de junio.

Traiga sus propios bocadillos y asientos a esta reunión familiar del mes del Orgullo para todas las edades y conéctese con su comunidad y aliadxs LGBTQIA + de Petaluma. Las actividades incluirán un círculo de tambores (traiga su propio instrumento si lo tiene!), burbujas para niñxs y arte. Póngase en contacto con petalumapride@gmail.com si tiene alguna pregunta, ¡estamos encantadxs de verle allí!

June 4 / 4 de junio: March with Us at Pride! / ¡Marche con nosotrxs en el desfile del Orgullo!

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Do you want to march with Positive Images (PI) and North Bay LGBTQI Families at this year’s Sonoma County Pride Parade?

We’d love for you to join us! Complete this form to submit your interest:

tinyurl.com/socopridemarch

WHEN: Saturday June 4, 2022
WHERE: Santa Rosa, CA

SCHEDULE:
9:30am-10:30am – Pre-Party at the PI Community Center, 200 Montgomery Dr., Ste. C (PI will be open for folks to gather and get ready before the parade)

10:30am – Leave PI and line up for the Parade at 4th St. and Brookwood Ave.

11am-12pm – March in the Pride Parade!!!

12pm-5pm – Hang out at the Pride Festival downtown Santa Rosa

If you have any questions, contact info@posimages.org.

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¿Quiere marchar con Positive Images (PI) y North Bay LGBTQI Families en el Desfile del Orgullo del Condado de Sonoma de este año?

¡Nos encantaría que te unas a nosotrxs! Complete este formulario para enviar su interés:

tinyurl.com/socopridemarch

CUÁNDO: sábado 4 de junio de 2022
DÓNDE: Santa Rosa, California

HORARIO:
9:30 a. m. – 10:30 a. m. – Fiesta previa en el Centro Comunitario de PI, 200 Montgomery Dr., Ste. C (PI estará abierto para que la gente se reúna y se prepare antes del desfile)

10:30 a. m. – Deje PI y haga fila para el Desfile en 4th St. y Brookwood Ave.

11 a. m. – 12 p. m. – Marcha en el Desfile del Orgullo!!!

12 p. m. – 5 p. m. – Pasa el rato en el Festival del Orgullo en el centro de Santa Rosa

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con info@posimages.org.

May 7 / 7 de mayo: LGBTQIA+ Family Symposium and Social Saturday / Simposio familiar LGBTQIA + y sábado social

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Join North Bay LGBTQI Families for our annual LGBTQIA+ Family Symposium on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 9am-6pm at the Finley Community Center (2060 West College Ave.) in Santa Rosa!

Bring the whole family to all or part of this day-long event, which will take place as follows:

9:00am – Doors Open (coffee & refreshments provided outside in the courtyard)

9:30am-10:00am – Welcome & Land Acknowledgement

10:00am-12:00pm – Family Building Panel (including speakers who will share perspectives on donor conception, working with a known donor, IUI, IVF, surrogacy, adoption, foster-to-adopt, talking to kids about donor conception, growing up in a queer family as a donor conceived person, and more!)

10:00am-12:00pm – Kids’ Morning Activity/Childcare (outside in the courtyard)

12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch (provided outside in the courtyard)

1:00pm-3:00pm – Protecting & Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Youth Panel (including speakers from Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center, North Bay LGBTQI Families, Amor Para Todos, and North Bay Area Parents for Gender Diversity)

1:00pm-3:00pm – Kids’ Afternoon Activity/Childcare (outside in the courtyard)

3:00pm-6:00pm – Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering co-hosted by Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center (featuring all-ages activities, music, resources from community organizations, and refreshments)

If you are interested in childcare, Spanish translation, and/or ASL interpretation, please sign up using this form:

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-2022

Masks will be required indoors for all participants, though we will have outdoor space available in the courtyard for meals (no food or drinks inside) and kids’ activities.

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions!

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Acompañe a North Bay LGBTQI Families para nuestro simposio familiar LGBTQIA + anual el sábado 7 de mayo de 2022 de 9 a. m. a 6 p. m. en Finley Community Center (2060 West College Ave.) en Santa Rosa!

Traiga a toda la familia a todo o parte de este evento de un día de duración, que se llevará a cabo de la siguiente manera:

9:00 a. m. – Abriremos las puertas (café y aperitivos ligeros en el patio)

9:30 a. m. – 10:00 a. m. – Bienvenida y reconocimiento de tierras

10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m. – Grupo de creación familiar (incluidos oradores que compartirán perspectivas sobre la concepción de donantes, trabajar con un donante conocido, IUI, FIV, subrogación, adopción, adopción temporal, hablar con niñes sobre la concepción de donantes, crecer en una familia con donante persona concebida, ¡y más!)

10:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m. – Actividades para niños/Cuidado de niños (afuera en el patio)

12:00 p. m. – 1:00 p. m. – Almuerzo (proporcionado al aire libre en el patio)

1:00 p. m. – 3:00 p. m. – Grupo de protección y defensa de jóvenes LGBTQIA + (incluidos oradores de Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center, North Bay LGBTQI Families, Amor Para Todos y North Bay Area Parents for Gender Diversity)

3:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m. – Sábado social reunión intergeneracional organizada conjuntamente por Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center (con actividades para todas las edades, música, recursos de organizaciones comunitarias y refrigerios)

Si está interesado en cuidado de niñes, traducción al español y/o interpretación de ASL, regístrese utilizando este formulario:

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-2022

Se requerirán máscaras en el interior para todos los participantes, aunque tendremos espacio al aire libre disponible en el patio para comidas (sin alimentos ni bebidas adentro) y actividades para niñes.

¡Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta!

April 30 / 30 de abril: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, April 30 from 1-2:30pm! At our April gathering we will be offering a fun rock climbing activity.

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el sábado 30 de abril de 1 a 2:30 p.m.! En nuestra reunión de abril ofreceremos una actividad divertida de escalada en roca.

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información sobre esta reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos ubicaciones para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlos a todos!

April 16 / 16 de abril: Annual Spring Egg Hunt / Búsqueda anual de huevos de primavera

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**Update: In the event of heavy rain we will still be at the park, where families can drive through and pick up treat bags. Otherwise we will proceed with the event as planned!**

Join North Bay LGBTQI Families for our annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 10am-12pm at Youth Community Park (1701 Fulton Rd.) in Santa Rosa!

At this free family event, kids can participate in an egg hunt (no candy included due to allergies), play at the park, and socialize with other youth from LGBTQIA+ families. There will also be a small bunny petting zoo! Feel free to bring a picnic and stay for lunch after the event.

Please register at the link below to help us plan for the number and ages of kids who will be attending, and we look forward to seeing you then!

bit.ly/nblgbtqi_egg_hunt

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**Actualización: en caso de fuertes lluvias, seguiremos estando en el parque, donde las familias pueden conducir y recoger bolsas de golosinas. De lo contrario, procederemos con el evento según lo planeado.**

Acompañe a North Bay LGBTQI Families para nuestra búsqueda anual de huevos de primavera el sábado 16 de abril de 2022 de 10 am a 12 pm en Youth Community Park (1701 Fulton Rd.) en Santa Rosa!

En este evento familiar gratuito, les niñes pueden participar en una búsqueda de huevos (no se incluyen dulces debido a las alergias), jugar en el parque y socializar con otros jóvenes de familias LGBTQIA +. ¡También tendrá la oportunidad de acariciar conejos! Siéntase libre de traer un picnic y quedarse a almorzar después del evento.

Regístrese en el siguiente enlace para ayudarnos a planificar la cantidad y las edades de les niñes que asistirán, ¡y esperamos verles entonces!

bit.ly/nblgbtqi_egg_hunt

April 9 / 9 de abril: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on April 9th from 10am-1pm at Ragle Ranch Regional Park in Sebastopol! We will be gathering at the Gazebo, which we’ve reserved all day.

At our April gathering we are excited to be offering two amazing activities: an all-ages hike and a music performance!

Hiking: For participants interested in nature and movement, Ciel Muir (he/him), a queer and trans California naturalist will lead an all-ages hike. A former environmental educator with Sonoma County Regional Parks, Ciel enjoys sharing his love of art and the outdoors with those around him. When not exploring the outdoors he enjoys spending time as a plant and cat dad while working on his own art. Our hike will start at approximately 11:00am.

Music: For participants interested in listening to a musical performance, RAD (she/her/ellx) is a local folk musician, who will play ukulele while singing originals and well-known favorites in English and Spanish! RAD will perform from 10:30am-12pm. @radfolkmusic

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks are strongly encouraged. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will maintain social distancing from one another at all times.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 9 de abril de 10 a. m. a 1 p. m. en Ragle Ranch Regional Park en Sebastopol! Nos reuniremos en el kiosko, que hemos reservado por todo el día.

En nuestra reunión de abril, estamos emocionados de ofrecer dos actividades increíbles: ¡una caminata para todas las edades y una actuación musical!

Caminata: Para los participantes interesados en la naturaleza y el movimiento, Ciel Muir (él), un naturalista queer y trans de California, dirigirá una caminata para todas las edades. Ciel, ex educador ambiental de los Parques Regionales del Condado de Sonoma, disfruta compartir su amor por el arte y el aire libre con quienes lo rodean. Cuando no está explorando al aire libre, disfruta pasar tiempo como padre de plantas y gato mientras trabaja en su propia arte. Nuestra caminata comenzará aproximadamente a las 11:00 a. m.

Música: Para los participantes interesados en escuchar una actuación musical, RAD (ella/ellx) es una música folclórica local, que tocará el ukelele mientras canta originales y conocidos favoritos en inglés y español. RAD actuará de 10:30 a. m. a 12 p. m. @radfolkmusic

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupados por la propagación del COVID-19. Si se siente mal de alguna manera, quédese en casa y cuídese. Se recomienda encarecidamente el uso de máscaras. Tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten. Mantendremos una distancia de seis pies entre nosotros en todo momento.

¡Estamos emocionados de verte entonces!

March 12 / 12 de marzo: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on March 12th from 11am-2pm at Cloverdale City Park! (450 W 2nd St.)

At our March gathering we are excited to be offering two amazing activities: Zumba and cyanotype art!

Zumba: For participants interested in music and movement, Delia (she/her) will offer participants two different 30-minute Zumba sessions, which will include bilingual instruction in both English and Spanish, and start at approximately 12pm and 1pm. Delia is originally from Los Angeles and has been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2010.

Cyanotype Art: For participants interested in an art activity, Positive Images Program Coordinator Drew Crawford (he/they) will lead a cyanotype activity. Cyanotype is an ancient form of photography that involves placing items (in this case, natural items that we will forage) onto a special type of paper to form a pattern using sun exposure. You could also call it “nature art” or “nature prints” in simpler terms. Our cyanotype activity will begin at approximately 11:30am.

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will maintain social distancing from one another at all times.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 12 de marzo de 11 a. m. a 2 p. m. en Cloverdale City Park! (450 W 2nd St.)

En nuestra reunión de marzo, estamos emocionados de ofrecer dos actividades increíbles: ¡Zumba y arte con cianotipos!

Zumba: Para los participantes interesados en la música y el movimiento, Delia (ella) ofrecerá a los participantes dos sesiones diferentes de Zumba de 30 minutos, que incluirán instrucción bilingüe en inglés y español, y comenzarán aproximadamente a las 12:00 p. m. y a la 1:00 p. m. Delia es originaria de Los Ángeles y ha sido instructora de Zumba con licencia desde 2010.

Arte con cianotipia: Para los participantes interesados en una actividad de arte, el coordinador del programa de Positive Images, Drew Crawford (él/elle), dirigirá una actividad de cianotipia. La cianotipia es una forma antigua de fotografía que consiste en colocar elementos (en este caso, elementos naturales que buscaremos) en un tipo especial de papel para formar un patrón utilizando la exposición al sol. También podría llamarlo “arte de la naturaleza” o “grabados de la naturaleza” en términos más simples. Nuestra actividad de cianotipo comenzará aproximadamente a las 11:30 a. m.

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En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupados por la propagación del COVID-19. Si se siente mal de alguna manera, quédese en casa y cuídese. El enmascaramiento será obligatorio sin excepciones. Tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten. Mantendremos una distancia de seis pies entre nosotros en todo momento.

¡Estamos emocionados de verte entonces!

February 26 / 26 de febrero: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, February 26 from 2-3:30pm!

At our February gathering we will be welcoming back C.L. Teravainen (he/him), a queer and trans California naturalist. C.L. will be leading the youth and families in a hike and related activities at this outdoor gathering taking place in a beautiful nature setting. Note that we will be following applicable COVID-19 safety protocols, including masking (mandatory for all participants).

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out the registration form below to receive further information as well as the location for the meeting (note that we do not post the locations for these meetings publicly).

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Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el sábado 26 de febrero de 2 a 3:30 pm!

En nuestra reunión de febrero le daremos la bienvenida a C.L. Teravainen (él), un naturalista californiano queer y trans. C.L. guiará a los jóvenes y las familias en una caminata y actividades relacionadas en esta reunión al aire libre que tendrá lugar en un hermoso entorno natural. Tenga en cuenta que seguiremos los protocolos de seguridad de COVID-19 aplicables, incluido el enmascaramiento (obligatorio para todos los participantes).

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información, así como el lugar de la reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos los lugares para estas reuniones públicamente).

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Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlos a todos!

February 16 / 16 de febrero: Parent & Caregiver Zoom Gathering / Reunión Zoom de padres y cuidadores

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Join us on Wednesday, February 16 from 7-8pm, for a Zoom gathering for parents and caregivers whose families participate in our gender expansive youth under 12 social & family gathering program!

Our gathering will be facilitated by Lisa Consani, mom of two, retired blogger, and founding member and organizer of the North Bay Area Parents for Gender Diversity Facebook support group. Lisa has helped her own now-18-year-old transgender daughter, Alex, successfully navigate The Journey for at least 12 years, and has been a tireless advocate for transgender youth and families.

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out the registration form below to receive further information as well as the Zoom link for the meeting (note that we do not post Zoom links for these meetings publicly).

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Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡Acompáñenos el miércoles 16 de febrero de 7 a 8 p. m. para una reunión de Zoom para padres y cuidadores cuyas familias participan en nuestro programa social y familiar para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años!

Nuestra reunión será facilitada por Lisa Consani, madre de dos hijxs, bloguera jubilada y miembro fundadora y organizadora del grupo de apoyo de Facebook North Bay Area Parents for Gender Diversity. Lisa ha ayudado a su propia hija transgénero, Alex, que ahora tiene 18 años, a navegar con éxito El Viaje durante al menos 12 años, y ha sido una incansable defensora de los jóvenes y las familias transgénero.

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información, así como el enlace de Zoom para la reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos enlaces de Zoom para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlos a todos!

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Drive-Thru Social Saturday: Intergenerational Self-Care Kit Pick-Up on February 12th from 12-2pm in the Golis Park parking lot (1450 Golf Course Dr.) in Rohnert Park!

Due to the recent COVID-19 spike and resulting County health order, we feel that it is best to wait until a future month to gather, but in the meantime want to continue providing community support through the distribution of our LGBTQIA+ family and community self-care kits. With the support of our amazing local art and business community, we have assembled a number of kits to distribute this month to folks on a drive-thru basis. Care packages include art supplies, Noble Folk ice cream tokens, rose quartz stones, seeds, and more! Additionally, we will have a number of free rapid antigen test kits available to take home for folks who may need them.

We will also have $50 gift cards available to families for whom financial barriers such as the cost of gas, a meal, or missed work would otherwise prevent them from driving through to pick up a self-care kit. If you feel your family could benefit from this support, please fill out the form at the following link:

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We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will maintain social distancing from one another at all times.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social de autoservicio: ¡Recoja un kit de autocuidado intergeneracional el 12 de febrero de 12 a 2 p. m. en el estacionamiento de Golis Park (1450 Golf Course Dr.) en Rohnert Park!

Todos los jóvenes, familias, adultos y ancianos LGBTQIA + son bienvenidos a los sábados sociales, que es parte de una serie recurrente de eventos mensuales que se llevan a cabo en todo el condado de Sonoma, donde buscamos reunir a miembros de nuestra comunidad a través de generaciones, particularmente jóvenes, adolescentes y adultos con género expansivo.

Debido al reciente pico de COVID-19 y la orden de salud del condado resultante, creemos que es mejor esperar hasta un mes futuro para reunirnos, pero mientras tanto queremos continuar brindando apoyo a la comunidad a través de la distribución de nuestra comunidad LGBTQIA+ auto- kits de cuidado. Con el apoyo de nuestra increíble comunidad local de arte y negocios, hemos reunido una serie de kits para distribuir este mes a la gente en el autoservicio. ¡Los paquetes de cuidado incluyen materiales de arte, fichas de helado de Noble Folk, piedras de cuarzo rosa, semillas y más! Además, tendremos una serie de kits de prueba rápida de antígenos gratuitos disponibles para llevar a casa para las personas que puedan necesitarlos.

También tendremos tarjetas de regalo de $ 50 disponibles en la reunión para las familias para quienes barreras financieras como el costo de la gasolina, una comida o el trabajo perdido les impedirían conducir para recoger un kit de cuidado personal. Si cree que su familia podría beneficiarse de este apoyo, complete el formulario en el siguiente enlace:

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupados por la propagación del COVID-19. Si se siente mal de alguna manera, quédese en casa y cuídese. Las máscaras serán obligatorias sin excepciones. Tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten. Mantendremos el distanciamiento social entre nosotros en todo momento.

¡Estamos emocionados de verte entonces!

January 29: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / 29 de enero: Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, January 29 from 2-3pm! This month we will be meeting over Zoom due to pandemic-related conditions.

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out the registration form below to receive further information as well as the Zoom link for the meeting (note that we do not post Zoom links for these meetings publicly).

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Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años se realizará el sábado 29 de enero de 2 a 3 pm! Este mes nos reuniremos por Zoom debido a condiciones relacionadas con la pandemia.

Si tiene un hijx menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información, así como el enlace de Zoom para la reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos enlaces de Zoom para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlos a todos!

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for an end-of-year Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on December 18th from 11am-3pm at Brew (555 Healdsburg Ave) in Santa Rosa! Come by to celebrate the season with us, and take home one of our specially assembled LGBTQIA+ Family and Community Care Packages!

We will have some art and family activities at this event, and we also want to send folks home with something special to maintain a sense of community connection over the subsequent winter weeks after this long and challenging year. With the support of our amazing local art and business community, we are putting together a number of LGBTQIA+ Family and Community Care Packages to distribute to attendees. Care packages will include art supplies, Noble Folk ice cream tokens, rose quartz stones, seeds, and more!

We will also have $50 gift cards available at the gathering to families for whom financial barriers such as the cost of gas, a meal, or missed work would otherwise prevent them from attending. If you feel your family could benefit from this support, please fill out the form at the following link:

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will maintain a distance of six feet from one another at all times.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Acompañe a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social de fin de año: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 18 de diciembre de 11 am a 3 pm en Brew (555 Healdsburg Ave) en Santa Rosa! ¡Ven a celebrar la temporada con nosotros y llévate a casa uno de nuestros paquetes de atención comunitaria y familiar LGBTQIA + especialmente ensamblados!

Todos los jóvenes, familias, adultos y ancianos LGBTQIA + son bienvenidos en esta reunión, que es parte de una serie recurrente de eventos mensuales que se llevan a cabo en todo el condado de Sonoma, donde buscamos reunir a miembros de nuestra comunidad a través de generaciones, particularmente jóvenes, adolescentes y adultos con género expansivo. Este evento también servirá como la reunión mensual social y familiar de diciembre para el programa de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años.

Tendremos algunas actividades artísticas y familiares en este evento, y también queremos enviar a la gente a casa con algo especial para mantener un sentido de conexión comunitaria durante las siguientes semanas de invierno después de este año largo y desafiante. Con el apoyo de nuestra increíble comunidad local de arte y negocios, estamos preparando una serie de paquetes de atención comunitaria y familiar LGBTQIA + para distribuirlos a los asistentes. Los paquetes de cuidado incluirán materiales de arte, fichas de helado de Noble Folk, piedras de cuarzo rosa, semillas y más.

También tendremos tarjetas de regalo de $ 50 disponibles en la reunión para las familias para quienes barreras financieras como el costo de la gasolina, una comida o el trabajo perdido les impedirían asistir. Si cree que su familia podría beneficiarse de este apoyo, complete el formulario en el siguiente enlace:

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupados por la propagación del COVID-19. Si se siente mal de alguna manera, quédese en casa y cuídese. Las máscaras serán obligatorias sin excepciones. Tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten. Mantendremos una distancia de seis pies entre nosotros en todo momento.

¡Estamos emocionados de verte entonces!

November 20: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

The North Bay LGBTQI Families September monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, November 20 from 2-3:30pm! This month we plan to meet in person at an outdoor location, following COVID-19 safety protocols including masking, social distancing, and hand sanitizing.

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out our registration form to receive further information (note that we do not post the locations for these meetings publicly), or email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions.

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Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on November 13th from 11am-2pm at Bayer Farm (1550 West Ave) in Santa Rosa!

At our November gathering we will be led by Omar Gallardo (he/him/él) of LandPaths in an all-ages activity with the theme of Healing with Nature: Connecting to the healing powers of Bayer Farm and the community around it. Participants will explore the garden, share space, and experience what makes Bayer Farm so special. We will meet in the garden next to the barn, and our activity will begin at approximately 11:30.

Please bring closed-toed shoes, drinking water, and dress in layers of clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring your lunch or snacks; we will also have water and a small selection of pre-packaged snacks available. We encourage you to bring hand sanitizer, and if it’s sunny you may want to have a hat or sunscreen with you.

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We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will maintain a distance of six feet from one another at all times.

We’re excited to see you then!

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Únase a Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center y North Bay LGBTQI Families para un sábado social: ¡Reunión intergeneracional el 13 de noviembre de 11 am a 2 pm en Bayer Farm (1550 West Ave) en Santa Rosa!

En nuestra reunión de noviembre, Omar Gallardo (él / he / him) de LandPaths nos dirigirá en una actividad para todas las edades con el tema de Sanación con la naturaleza: Conexión con los poderes curativos de Bayer Farm y la comunidad que la rodea. Los participantes explorarán el jardín, compartirán espacio y experimentarán lo que hace que Bayer Farm sea tan especial. Nos reuniremos en el jardín junto al granero, y nuestra actividad comenzará aproximadamente a las 11:30.

Traiga zapatos cerrados, agua potable y vístase con capas de ropa que no le importe ensuciar. No dude en traer su almuerzo o bocadillos; también tendremos agua y una pequeña selección de snacks preenvasados disponibles. Le recomendamos que traiga desinfectante para manos y, si hace sol, le recomendamos que lleve consigo un sombrero o protector solar.

Tendremos tarjetas de regalo de $ 50 disponibles en el picnic para las familias para quienes barreras financieras como el costo de la gasolina, una comida o el trabajo perdido les impedirían asistir. Si cree que su familia podría beneficiarse de este apoyo, complete el formulario en el siguiente enlace:

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

En Positive Images y North Bay LGBTQI Families todavía estamos muy conscientes y preocupados por la propagación del COVID-19. Si se siente mal de alguna manera, quédese en casa y cuídese. El enmascaramiento será obligatorio sin excepciones. Tendremos máscaras a mano para quienes las necesiten. Mantendremos una distancia de seis pies entre nosotros en todo momento.

¡Estamos emocionados de verte entonces!

November 11: Special Virtual LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for Ages 18 and Under

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a special virtual LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for ages 18 and under on Thursday, November 11th from 7-8pm!

As some of you know, PI hosts a weekly LGBTQIA+ Support Group online for youth ages 12-18. As a part of the collaborative intergenerational programming that PI and North Bay LGBTQI Families have been co-hosting, including our monthly Social Saturday events and our recent Youth Halloween Social, we are also offering opportunities for gender expansive and LGBTQIA+ youth under age 12 to participate in PI’s youth programming. The purpose of these gatherings is to foster connection across different age groups within our community, particularly for transgender and gender expansive individuals. We hope to provide program participants, especially youth, with the chance to learn about the spectrum of ages and life experiences that are a part of our community as a means of helping them to envision futures for themselves.

At our November 11 virtual youth group, after some brief introductions we will spend the first hour doing a fun show and tell activity (no special supplies required). Parents are welcome to be present with younger participants for the first hour of this event. After a break, youth ages 12-18 can stay for the second hour (8-9pm), which will consist of our normal youth group discussion.

For families of youth under 12, in order to receive the Zoom link for this event the day before the gathering, please complete the brief registration form below:

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Please email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you then!

October 30: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

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The North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, October 30 from 2-3:30pm!

At our October gathering we will be welcoming some amazing members of the Santa Rosa Trans Latina group as our guest facilitators, who will lead us in honoring Día de los Muertos at an outdoor location. Note that we will be following applicable COVID-19 safety protocols, including masking (mandatory for all participants).

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out the registration form below to receive further information as well as the location for the meeting (note that we do not post the locations for these meetings publicly).

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Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all!

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¡La reunión social y familiar mensual de North Bay LGBTQI Families para jóvenes con género expansivo, menores de 12 años se realizará el sábado 30 de octubre de 2 a 3:30 pm!

En nuestra reunión de octubre daremos la bienvenida a algunos miembros increíbles del grupo Trans Latina de Santa Rosa como nuestras facilitadoras invitadas, quienes nos guiarán para honrar el Día de los Muertos al aire libre. Tenga en cuenta que seguiremos los protocolos de seguridad de COVID-19 aplicables, incluido el enmascaramiento (obligatorio para todos los participantes).

Si tiene un hijo menor de 12 años que es de género expansivo y estaría interesado en asistir pero no se ha unido a nosotros antes, complete el formulario de registro a continuación para recibir más información, así como el lugar de la reunión (tenga en cuenta que no publicamos los lugares para estas reuniones públicamente).

bit.ly/nblgbtqi-youth-form

Envíenos un correo electrónico a northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta, ¡y esperamos verlos a todos!

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Youth Halloween Social on Thursday, October 28th from 5-7pm at Brew in Santa Rosa!

As some of you know, PI hosts a weekly LGBTQIA+ Support Group online for youth ages 12-18. In celebration of Halloween, PI is inviting all LGBTQIA+ youth 18 and under to gather in person outdoors on the Brew patio. Parents of younger children and siblings are welcome to attend as well.

Wear your costume to this Halloween version of the PI youth group, where we will have a costume contest, games, snacks, and lots of fun! We will also offer some art activities for youth who are feeling creative.

Note that parking near Brew can take some time to find, and many spaces are metered.

We will have $50 gift cards available at the gathering to families for whom financial barriers such as the cost of gas, a meal, or missed work would otherwise prevent them from attending. If you feel your family could benefit from this support, please fill out the form at the following link:

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions, but you are welcome to incorporate them into your Halloween costume! We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will do our best to maintain a distance of six feet from one another at all times.

We’re excited to see you then!

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Gathering on October 9th from 11am-2pm at Riverfront Regional Park (7821 Eastside Road) in Healdsburg!

At our October gathering we will be led in a series of all-ages yoga activities by local yoga instructor Xochi Lubin-Amaya. Yoga activities will begin at approximately 11:30 and will continue throughout the gathering, and will include offerings for kids depending on attendance and interest.

Please bring your own yoga mat or towel if possible (not required); we anticipate having a few extra mats on hand that you can borrow if needed. Feel free to bring your lunch or snacks, along with any chairs or blankets you would like. We will have water and a small selection of pre-packaged snacks available. We encourage you to bring sunscreen and hand sanitizer as well.

Parking at Riverfront Regional Park costs $7 (or free for folks with a Sonoma County Regional Parks Pass!) and we are happy to reimburse you the day of!

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We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will maintain a distance of six feet from one another at all times.

Please check out our Facebook event here for updated information regarding this gathering, and we’re excited to see you then!

September 25: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

The North Bay LGBTQI Families September monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, September 25 from 2-3:30pm! This month we plan to meet in person at an outdoor location, following COVID-19 safety protocols including masking, social distancing, and hand sanitizing.

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday: Intergenerational Picnic on Sept 11th from 10am-1pm at Doran Beach!

All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at this picnic, which is part of a recurring series of monthly events taking place throughout Sonoma County where we are seeking to bring together members of our community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults.

Please feel free to bring your lunch or snacks, along with any chairs or blankets you would like. We will have water and a small selection of pre-packaged snacks available.

Parking at Doran Beach costs $7 (or free for folks with a Sonoma County Regional Parks Pass!) and we are happy to reimburse you the day of!

bit.ly/lgbtqia-picnic

We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself. Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them. We will maintain a distance of six feet from one another at all times.

Please check out our Facebook event here for updated information regarding the exact meeting location at Doran Beach, as well as further details regarding group activities we will be offering at this gathering.

We’re excited to see you then!

August 21: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

The North Bay LGBTQI Families August monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, August 21 from 2-3:30pm! This month we plan to meet in person at an outdoor location, following COVID-19 safety protocols including masking, social distancing, and hand sanitizing.

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday Intergenerational Picnic on August 14 from 11am-2pm at McNear Park in Petaluma!⁠⁠

For our August gathering, we will be hosting an informal hangout allowing space for folks to socialize, relax, and play as much [or as little] as they choose. We will also have individual art kits available for youth and anyone else who would like to be creative at the park or later on at home. Additionally, there are play structures at the park for families who may want to use them.⁠⁠

Please feel free to bring your lunch or snacks, along with any chairs or blankets you would like. We will have water and a small selection of pre-packaged snacks available. Street parking is free and usually easy to find on the streets surrounding the park (F, G, and 11th). The park is ADA accessible. ⁠⁠

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At our August picnic, we would love to receive your input regarding the types of activities you would be interested in for these monthly intergenerational gatherings going forward, as well as your suggestions for guests from our community who may wish to facilitate those activities. We also plan to make childcare available at future events.

We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19.⁠⁠

If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself.⁠

Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions. We will have masks on hand for those who may need them.⁠

We will maintain a distance of six feet from one another at all times.⁠⁠

You can find the event on Facebook here, and we’re excited to see you then!

July 24: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

The North Bay LGBTQI Families July monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, July 24 from 2-3:30pm! This month we will be shifting to an in-person format at an outdoor location, and following COVID-19 safety protocols including masking, social distancing, and hand sanitizing.

Join Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center and North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Social Saturday Intergenerational Picnic on July 10 from 12-3pm at Julliard Park in Santa Rosa!

All LGBTQIA+ youth, families, adults, and elders are welcome at this picnic, which will be the first in a recurring series of monthly events where we will seek to bring together members of our community across generations, particularly gender expansive youth, teens, and adults.

For our July gathering, we will be hosting an informal hangout allowing space for folks to socialize, relax, and play as much [or as little] as they choose. In addition to a lovely shaded space at the park, we will have an art station for youth and anyone else who is feeling creative!

Please feel free to bring any chairs, blankets, or snacks you would like. We will have water and a small selection of pre-packaged snacks available. Street parking is free and usually easy to find on South A Street. The park is ADA accessible. There are not open restrooms at Juilliard Park, unfortunately.

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At our July picnic, we would love to receive your input regarding the types of activities you would be interested in for these monthly intergenerational gatherings going forward, as well as your suggestions for guests from our community who may wish to facilitate those activities. We also plan to make childcare available at future events.

We at Positive Images and North Bay LGBTQI Families are still very aware of and concerned about the spread of COVID-19.

– If you are feeling sick in any way, please stay home and take care of yourself.
– Masks will be mandatory with no exceptions.
– We will maintain a distance of six feet from one another at all times.We’re excited to see you then!

June 24: Whole Brain Parenting (and Partnering): The Magic Wand for High Functioning Relationships

Join North Bay LGBTQI Families for a Zoom workshop conducted by Nick Lawrence, M.A., the Director of Tools for Life, Inc., on Thursday, June 24 from 6:30-8pm on Whole Brain Parenting (and Partnering). This workshop is based on The Whole-Brain Child Workbook, by Daniel Siegel, M.D., and Tina Bryson, PhD.

Emotional “flooding” is a natural part of being human. Unfortunately, many humans learn to view emotional outbursts as negative or manipulative behaviors. Teaching parents how to see floods as “signals” from their child’s (or partner or self’s) brain, instead of manipulative or intentional bad behavior is a heart-centered transformation for many people. Learning new ways to recognize signals and then create communication tools for individuals and families is a powerful, highly bonding experience that can positively impact self-esteem and self-efficacy in profound ways. Register here for this free event!

June 16: Community Conversation on Chosen Family

Join North Bay LGBTQI Families and Sonoma County Pride for a conversation on Chosen Family on Wednesday, June 16 from 5:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom! This will be the third in a series of weekly online Sonoma County Pride “Friends of Dorothy” Community Conversations that will be occurring throughout Pride month. At this event we will hear from an intergenerational panel regarding their experiences of building community through chosen family, and the role that these relationships have played in their lives over time as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. You can register for this free event here, and share the event on Facebook here!

June 13: All Ages Family Hike

Join North Bay LGBTQI Families and Sonoma County Pride for an all ages family hike at Foothill Regional Park in Windsor on Sunday, June 13 from 10am to 12pm! Our All Ages Family Pride Hike will be led by C.L. Teravainen (He/Him), a queer and Trans California Naturalist. A former environmental educator with Sonoma County Regional Parks, C.L. enjoys sharing his love of art and the outdoors with those around him. When not exploring the outdoors he enjoys spending time as a plant and cat dad while working on his own art. C.L. has also facilitated the North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender-expansive youth under 12.

The theme of the hike activities that C.L. is leading for us will be Community Through Nature. The idea of community is a group or feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. Within the LGBTQIA+ Community we experience this wholeheartedly, coming together in support of each other. We help each other grow with our identities. In a sense this is also a recipe found in nature. Nature, in different environments, has community. All species living in a given area, interacting with each other. Plants and animals working together to thrive as a whole. On the hike we will not only find ourselves as observers within the space of nature as a community, but we, ourselves, will ideally have a better understanding of our own community. At the beginning of the hike all youth participants will receive their own nature journal and pencil to document any observations they wish. Towards the end of the hike we will not only share as a group what we noticed and wondered about the environment at Foothill, but youth participants will have the opportunity to personalize their journals through art based activities with supplies provided.

Regional Parks staff will be present and available at this event to interact with families, and will bring some nature-related show and tell items from the park for kids to explore. While families should bring water and snacks, there will be some additional light refreshments on hand. Participants should try to arrive around 9:50 if possible, and meet in the parking lot by the bathrooms (there is street parking available if needed).

You can register for this free event here, and share the event on Facebook here!

June 12: Pride Picnic in the Park!

Join our friends at Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center along with other community organizations including North Bay LGBTQI Families for an all-ages Pride Picnic in the Park! The picnic will be on Saturday, June 12 from 12pm-3pm at Juilliard Park in Santa Rosa. Bring chairs, blankets, and/or snacks; water and a small amount of pre-packaged snacks will also be available. Masks are mandatory, and we will be following social distancing guidelines. Find out more and share the event on Facebook here!

June 5: Sonoma County Pride Drive-Thru Parade

Drive by to say hello to North Bay LGBTQI Families and pick up a treat bag for the kiddos from our booth at the Sonoma County Pride “Beyond the Rainbow” Drive-Thru Parade on Saturday, June 5 between 11am and 2pm! The parade will take place outside of the Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park and is free to attend, though suggested donations of $5 or more to Sonoma County Pride will be accepted at the gate. Find out more and register for a time slot here to assist with traffic flow and safety. You can also find a shareable version of the event announcement on Facebook. Please wear your mask, and we’re excited to see you then!

North Bay LGBTQI Families Symposium Part III: May 22

Join us on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 2-4pm for the third of three virtual North Bay LGBTQI Families 2021 Symposium workshops!

These spring workshops align with our Symposium theme of Build, Protect, Advocate, and our final workshop (“Advocate”) will cover intersectional school advocacy. Our panel will include:

Dmitra Smith (she/her/ella), Co-Founder of Save Your VI, former Chair of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights

C Tran (they/them; elle/ellx), Educator and member of Amor Para Todos

Calvin Benson (he/him), Community Organizer

Sarah Seitchik Sebastian (ella:she/elle:they), Co-Founder of Petaluma TIDE

Register for this free event using the form below to receive the Zoom link the day before the event: bit.ly/lgbtqi-symposium.

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1niIC4MDp

Please know that through this event we intend to offer a safe and supportive space for our LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community members. Hate speech or disrespectful conduct of any kind will not be tolerated, and any participant displaying conduct of this nature will be removed from the event immediately.

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you then!

Is Foster Parenting For Me? May 20

Join North Bay LGBTQI Families on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 6:30-8pm for a virtual session led by Nick Lawrence, M.A. to learn more about foster parenting.

Nick Lawrence is the Director of Tools for Life, Inc., the former director of the Foster and Kinship Care Education Program at Santa Rosa Junior College, and a foster/adoptive parent of twenty-five years. Come with your questions about how foster parenting works, what actually happens in foster care, what your obligations will be, and what the process is for adoption.

Register for this free event using this form to receive the Zoom link the day before the event.

You can also find the Facebook event here.

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you then!

Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12: May 15

The North Bay LGBTQI Families May monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, May 15 from 2-3pm! More details are coming soon regarding our May guest and topics for both the kids’/family portion and the parents/caregivers-only portion.

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out our registration form to receive further information as well as the Zoom link for the meeting (note that we do not post the Zoom links for these meetings publicly), or email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions.

Petaluma City Schools Parent & Caregiver Education Night on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students: April 28

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Join PCS Elementary Schools for a Virtual Parent & Caregiver Education Night on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students

Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 6-8pm

Zoom Link: https://petk12.zoom.us/j/84338809877

Petaluma City Schools (PCS) invites elementary school parents and caregivers to attend an online education session regarding supporting LGBTQIA+ students on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 6-8pm. This session, which is open to families with elementary students in other nearby school districts, will aim to provide both an introduction to relevant topics for LGBTQIA+ youth and families who may be at the beginning of their journey, as well as more in-depth information for families who have already been on this journey for a while. Spanish translation and ASL interpretation will be available.

For this gathering, we will be joined by panelists from the following local community organizations, with descriptions of relevant program offerings listed next to each:

North Bay LGBTQI Families: Community building events and school advocacy resources for LGBTQIA+ families, and monthly social and family gatherings for gender expansive youth under age 12.

Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center: Peer support groups for youth/TAY and adults, Leadership Development Program for youth/TAY 12-24, LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency Trainings and Consultation, Community Outreach Events, Resources and Referrals.

Promotores de Amor/LGBTQ Connection: Education and resources for support of LGBTQIA+ youth in the Latinx community; peer support and youth leadership development programs for ages 14-24.

Amor Para Todos: Advocacy and implementation to create more gender and LGBTQIA+ inclusive school and community environments through things like policy and curriculum changes, gender neutral restroom signage, as well as elementary APT Student Clubs (similar to GSAs).

Petaluma TIDE: Raising awareness, coalition building and advocating for equity in school communities through dialogue and relationships.

UCLC/CUAC (United Community Learning Coalition/Comunidad Unida en Aprendizaje Colaboratorio): A working group dedicated to building a wraparound support model for the schools to address educational inequities in Petaluma.

For event security purposes this session will be presented as a webinar, and participants will have the opportunity to send in written questions via this form both before and during the event. Participants may also submit their questions by phone by calling McKinley School at 707-778-4750.

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Únase con las escuelas primarias de PCS para noche virtual de educación para padres y cuidadores sobre el apoyo para los estudiantes LGBTQIA+

Miércoles 28 de abril de 2021, de 6 a 8 p.m.

Enlace de zoom: https://petk12.zoom.us/j/84338809877

Las escuelas de la ciudad de Petaluma (PCS) invitan a los padres y cuidadores de la escuela primaria a asistir a una sesión de educación en línea sobre el apoyo para los estudiantes LGBTQIA + el miércoles 28 de abril de 2021 de 6 a 8 p.m. Esta sesión, que se ofrece a familias con estudiantes de primaria en otros distritos escolares cercanos, tendrá como objetivo proporcionar una introducción a temas relevantes para los jóvenes y familias LGBTQIA + que pueden estar al comienzo de este camino, al igual que información más detallada para familias que ya llevan un tiempo en este camino. Habrá traducción al español e interpretación de ASL.

Para esta reunión, se nos unirán panelistas de las siguientes organizaciones comunitarias locales, con descripciones de programas relevantes al lado de cada una:

Familias LGBTQI de North Bay: eventos comunitarios y recursos de defensa escolar para familias LGBTQIA +, y reuniones sociales y familiares mensuales para jóvenes menores de 12 años de género expansivo.

Positive Images LGBTQIA + Center: Grupos de apoyo para jóvenes / TAY y adultos, Programa de desarrollo de liderazgo para jóvenes / TAY 12-24, Capacitaciones y consultas sobre competencias culturales LGBTQIA +, Eventos de alcance comunitario, Recursos y referencias.

Promotores de Amor / LGBTQ Connection: Educación y recursos para el apoyo de los jóvenes LGBTQIA + en la comunidad Latinx; programas de desarrollo de liderazgo juvenil y apoyo entre pares para edades de 14 a 24 años.

Amor Para Todos: Promoción e implementación para crear más entornos escolares y comunitarios inclusivos de género y LGBTQIA + a través de cosas como cambios en las políticas y el plan de estudios, señalización de baños neutrales en cuanto al género, así como grupos de estudiantes APT de primaria (similares a los GSA).

Petaluma TIDE: aumentar conciencia, formación de coaliciones y promoción de la equidad en las comunidades escolares a través del diálogo y las relaciones.

UCLC / CUAC (United Community Learning Coalition / Comunidad Unida en Aprendizaje Colaboratorio): un grupo de trabajo dedicado a construir un modelo de apoyo integral para que las escuelas aborden las inequidades educativas en Petaluma.

Por motivos de seguridad, esta sesión se presentará como un seminario web y los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de enviar preguntas por escrito a través de este formulario antes y durante el evento. Los participantes también pueden enviar sus preguntas por teléfono llamando a la escuela McKinley al 707-778-4750.

Tenga en cuenta que a través de este evento tenemos la intención de ofrecer un espacio seguro y de apoyo para nuestros miembros de la comunidad LGBTQIA + y BIPOC. No se tolerará el discurso de odio o la conducta irrespetuosa de cualquier tipo, y cualquier participante que muestre una conducta de esta naturaleza será retirado del evento de inmediato. Puede enviar cualquier pregunta o comentario que tenga sobre este evento a través del formulario anterior.

North Bay LGBTQI Families Symposium Part II: April 17

Join us on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 2-4pm for the second of three virtual North Bay LGBTQI Families 2021 Symposium workshops!

These spring workshops align with our Symposium theme of Build, Protect, Advocate, and our second workshop (“Protect”) will cover legal protections for LGBTQIA+ families, such as those related to family law, housing, and employment. We will be joined by panelists from organizations including the following:

*Crocker Law (Family Law)

*North Bay Organizing Project / Sonoma County Tenants Union

*Clements Employment Law

More details coming soon!

You can also find the event announcement on Facebook here.

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you then!

Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12: April 10

The North Bay LGBTQI Families April monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 is coming up on Saturday, April 10 from 2-3pm! More details are coming soon regarding our April guest and topics for both the kids’/family portion and the parents/caregivers-only portion. Our guest in March was a mental health provider who works with LGBTQIA+, gender expansive, and transgender individuals, and our February guest was a local full spectrum family doctor.

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out our registration form to receive further information as well as the Zoom link for the meeting (note that we do not post the Zoom links for these meetings publicly), or email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions.

Drive-Up Spring Egg Hunt: April 3

Join North Bay LGBTQI Families on Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 10-11am for our annual Spring Egg Hunt, modified this year to be COVID-safe. This event will consist largely of families driving up to pick up small baskets of goodies for kiddos (rather than participating in an egg hunt as in years past) at Golis Park in Rohnert Park. Register here to participate, and we will follow up by email with more details!

Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12: March 20

The March 2021 North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 will be on Saturday, March 20 from 2-3pm!

Our guest this month will be a mental health provider who works with LGBTQIA+, gender expansive, and transgender individuals. Our guest will be leading the kids in an activity during the first half of the gathering, and later answering questions in the parent/caregiver-only portion of the meeting.

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out our registration form to receive further information as well as the Zoom link for the meeting (note that we do not post the Zoom links for these meetings publicly), or email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions.

North Bay LGBTQI Families 2021 Symposium Workshop Part I: March 13

Join us on Saturday, March 13 from 2-4pm for the first of three virtual North Bay LGBTQI Families 2021 Symposium workshops! These spring workshops will align with our Symposium theme of Build, Protect, Advocate, and our first workshop (“Build”) will cover family building topics for LGBTQIA+ people, such as fertility and conception for queer and trans people, the foster to adopt process, and talking to kids about donor conception. Panelists and speakers will include:

*Alice Ruby, Executive Director of The Sperm Bank of California

*Nico Opper, maker of the documentary film “The F Word: A Foster-to-Adopt Story”

*Rebecca Elowen, owner of Hearthstone Midwifery, Lactation & Craniosacral Services

*Candy Guinea, co-host of the forthcoming Queer Brown Mamas podcast

*Kayla Flores Tindall, family medicine physician and founding member of North Bay LGBTQI Families

*Krishneel Lall (he/him) and Asish Purushan (he/him), a gay couple who built their family through surrogacy in Canada

*Darcy Allder (he/him), a queer transgender parent who is married to Heather (she/her), a queer woman. Darcy and Heather each carried a child and used a known donor and no legal or medical intervention to create their family

*Toby Feibusch (she/her), a senior at Windsor High School who is queer and part of an LGBTQIA+ family. Toby was conceived through artificial insemination and has connected with 20+ of her half siblings

*Julie Drogin (she/her), a cisgender lesbian woman who is married to her wife Michelle (she/her), who is also a cisgender lesbian. Julie and Michelle each carried a child conceived through IVF using Michelle’s eggs and an anonymous identity release donor from The Sperm Bank of California to create their family

Register here for this free virtual event to receive the Zoom information (note that the event link will not be shared publicly). Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you then!

Intergenerational Zoom Hangout: March 2

Join North Bay LGBTQI Families and Fountaingrove Lodge LGBTQ Retirement Community in Santa Rosa for an intergenerational Zoom hangout on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 6-7pm! For this informal gathering, LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, elders, and families from Sonoma County and nearby areas are invited to join us in community to meet one another, create intergenerational connections, and give input regarding future program ideas. Fill out our short registration form for this free event, and we will email you the Zoom link (note that the link will not be shared publicly).

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all then!

Region 1 CLIC Project Event / FAIR Act Workshop: February 24

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 the California Department of Education’s CLIC Project Region 1 will be hosting a workshop for educators that will be aimed at listening to and incorporating a diversity of voices and perspectives in history and social science.

This online event will take place from 3-4:30pm, and will feature a conversation with children’s book author Gayle Romasanta, who will share the story of Larry Itliong and the Farm Labor Movement, as outlined in the book Journey For Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong. The first 50 educators to register will receive a copy of Gayle’s book.

The author discussion will be followed by breakout sessions that explore ways to listen to and incorporate a diversity of voices and perspectives in history and social science, including resources on the FAIR Act as well as Indigenous history. The LGBTQ history/FAIR Act breakout session will be from 4-4:30pm, and will be facilitated by Our Family Coalition and North Bay LGBTQI Families.

More event details and registration information are available on this page. Please share this event with your teachers, principals, school staff, and school districts, along with this resource document for educators and school districts regarding how to support LGBTQIA+ youth during distance learning.

Parent & Family Zoom Hangout: February 17

Join North Bay LGBTQI Families for a parent & family Zoom hangout on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 7-8pm!

For this informal gathering, families with LGBTQIA+ parents, caregivers, grandparents, children, and/or other family members from Sonoma County and nearby areas are invited to join us in community to connect with other families, hear about our upcoming programs and events, and give input regarding future program ideas. All ages are welcome, and feel free to eat dinner and/or attend to children or other family needs during our hangout!

Fill out our short registration form for this free event, and we will email you the Zoom link (note that the link will not be shared publicly).

Email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you all then!

Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12: February 13

The February 2021 North Bay LGBTQI Families monthly social and family gathering for gender expansive youth under age 12 will be on Saturday, February 13 from 2-3pm!

Our guest this month will be a local full spectrum family doctor who will be leading the kids in a fun activity, and later answering questions in the parent/caregiver-only portion of the meeting.

If you have a gender expansive child under age 12 and would be interested in attending but haven’t joined us before, please fill out our registration form to receive further information as well as the Zoom link for the meeting (note that we do not post the Zoom links for these meetings publicly), or email us at northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com with any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS / PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS

May 13, 2023 / 13 de mayo de 2023: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

PAST EVENTS / EVENTOS PASADOS

April 8, 2023 / 8 de abril de 2023: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

March 11 / 11 de marzo: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

February 26: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / 26 de febrero: Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

February 11 / 11 de febrero: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

January 28: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / 28 de enero: Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

January 14 / 14 de enero: Drive-Thru Social Saturday / Drive-thru sábado social

December 17 / 17 de deciembre: End-of-Year Social Saturday! / ¡Sábado social de fin de año!

November 19, 2022 / 19 de noviembre de 2022: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

November 12: Free LGBTQIA+ Legal Clinic / 12 de noviembre: Clínica legal gratuita LGBTQIA +

October 4, October 18, November 1: Parent & Caregiver LGBTQIA+ School Advocacy Workshops / 4 de octubre, 18 de octubre, 1 de noviembre: Talleres de inclusión LGBTQIA + en las escuelas para (pa) madres / guardianes

October 30, 2022 / 30 de octubre de 2022: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

October 8 / 8 de octubre: Social Saturday at Petaluma Pride! / ¡Sábado social en Petaluma Pride!

September 25: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / 25 de septiembre: Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

September 10 / 10 de septiembre: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

August 27 / 27 de agosto: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

August 13 / 13 de agosto: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

July 31 / 30 de julio: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

July 9 / 9 de julio: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

June 11 / 11 de junio: OUT in the Park & Social Saturday / AFUERA en el parque y sábado social

June 4 / 4 de junio: March with Us at Pride! / ¡Marche con nosotrxs en el desfile del Orgullo!

May 7 / 7 de mayo: LGBTQIA+ Family Symposium and Social Saturday / Simposio familiar LGBTQIA + y sábado social

April 30 / 30 de abril: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

April 16 / 16 de abril: Annual Spring Egg Hunt / Búsqueda anual de huevos de primavera

April 9 / 9 de abril: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

March 12 / 12 de marzo: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

February 26 / 26 de febrero: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

February 16 / 16 de febrero: Parent & Caregiver Zoom Gathering / Reunión Zoom de padres y cuidadores

February 12 / 12 de febrero: Drive-Thru Social Saturday / Drive-thru sábado social

January 29: Gender Expansive Youth Under 12 / 29 de enero: Jóvenes de género expansivo menores de 12 años

December 18 / 18 de deciembre: Social Saturday Holiday Party / Sábado social celebración de días festivos

November 20: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

November 13 / 13 de noviembre: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering / sábado social reunión intergeneracional

November 11: Special Virtual LGBTQIA+ Youth Group for Ages 18 and Under

October 30: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

October 28: Youth Halloween Social

October 9: Social Saturday Intergenerational Gathering

September 25: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

September 11: Social Saturday Intergenerational Picnic

August 21: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

August 14: Social Saturday Intergenerational Picnic

July 24: Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12

July 10: Social Saturday Intergenerational Picnic

June 24: Whole Brain Parenting (and Partnering): The Magic Wand for High Functioning Relationships

June 16: Community Conversation on Chosen Family

June 13: All Ages Family Hike

June 12: Pride Picnic in the Park!

June 5: Sonoma County Pride Drive-Thru Parade

North Bay LGBTQI Families Symposium Part III: May 22

Is Foster Parenting For Me? May 20

Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12: May 15

Petaluma City Schools Parent & Caregiver Education Night on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students: April 28

North Bay LGBTQI Families Symposium Part II: April 17

Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12: April 10

Drive-Up Spring Egg Hunt: April 3

Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12: March 20

North Bay LGBTQI Families 2021 Symposium Workshop Part I: March 13

Intergenerational Zoom Hangout: March 2

Region 1 CLIC Project Event / FAIR Act Workshop: February 24

Parent & Family Zoom Hangout: February 17

Support for Gender Expansive Youth Under 12: February 13

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