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september spectacular 2018

3rd Annual September Spectacular & LGBT+ Picnic

FREE EVENT MUSICGAMESLIVE ENTERTAINMENTBOUNCE HOUSEMASCOTSPICNIC LGBT Fresno is proud to be sponsoring food and drinks for this event. RSVP & More Information CENTRO LA FAMILIA ADVOCACY SERVICES INC. — CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LEGAL SERVICES INC. — TRANS-E-MOTION — PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE — PINK PANTHERS MOVEMENT — CALIFORNIA HEALTH COLLABORATIVE — THE HOLISTIC CENTER — RCS […]

Equinox II

Equinox II: affirmation by and for transgender and gender non conforming

This year we are having an opening ceremony with two spirit drumming and a smudge. This will be followed by a premier fashion show by ERINWEAR fashions. Workshops will include, Name and Gender change documentation, self defense, yoga for stress and anxiety, souvenir making. Once again we will have a water slide so bring your

2018 kampout

Kampout Report

Are you ready for some Kampout?  Well, it’s just a couple of weeks away.  Time to start putting your gear in order and making your final plans to head up the hill.  Get out of the heat and relax in the cool nights and comfortable days. Just to remind you, this year’s theme is Kampout

hate crimes

Hate crimes happen nearly twice a month in Valley

Casey Haggard, a 66-year-old transgender woman, was walking along Blackstone Avenue in central Fresno in July 2015 when she was fatally stabbed by a passenger in an SUV that pulled up alongside her. Amrik Singh Bal, a 68-year-old Sikh, was walking in a neighborhood in west-central Fresno in December 2015 when he was attacked by

queer out gala

Inaugural QueerOut Awards Gala

The Inaugural QueerOut Awards Gala will showcase local people and organizations for their outstanding achievements towards advancing our Queer/LGBT+ community in this place we call home. Our event will bring together 300+ people from across the Central Valley for an unforgettable evening of food, music and live performances.   Saturday, October 13, 20185:30 PM (Cocktail

queerout nominations

Final days to nominate a group or individual

Nominate an individual, business and/or nonprofit to be recognized at the Inaugural QueerOut Awards Gala! There are ten different award categories. If you know a worthy award winner, Common Space wants to hear from you. Deadline: July 27th 2018. Nominate at: commonspacefresno.org/queeroutawards

fireworks 2018

Fresno’s only LGBT+ Fireworks stand now open

Location is at Shaw and CLOVIS AVE, just West of McDonald’s Independence Day will be here before we know it. It’s always a great day for food, friends, family and fun. Oh yes, and we can’t forget….. fireworks! LGBT Fresno has now begun selling fireworks at our stand. This is our biggest fundraiser of the

Toni Harrison

HIV infections among youths increasing in Fresno County

HIV infections among teenagers and young adults in Fresno County are at their highest levels in years and there’s concern of an outbreak or epidemic if the trend continues. In 2017, Fresno County reported 15 preliminary HIV infections in youths between ages 15 and 19. And there were 31 preliminary infections among young adults between

Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade Map

MAP: Pride Parade and Festival

(enlarge) The Parade starts at 10am on the corner of Palm & Olive. The “Grandstand” is at Irene’s Cafe. The Parade ends at Olive & Maroa. Olive Ave will be closed to traffic between 9am and 11am.  THE PARADE IS, OF COURSE, FREE TO WATCH. The Festival begins at 11am and ends at 3pm, along the