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A Day In The Life Of A Writer

Readers often ask me about my daily routine as an author. Do I write every day? How many hours per day do I write? And, did I write when I was younger? The last question is easy and straight forward. Yes, I wrote in high school and college. However, the answer to the first two […]

reelpride 2018

Reel Pride: 5 days – Over 50 films – September 19-23

5 days. Over 50 films. September 19th-23rd. Fresno Reel Pride is proud to bring you films like TransMilitary, The Life of Lei: The Man Behind The Makeup, 50 Years of Fabulous: The Imperial Council Story, and The Miseducation of Cameron Post to the 29th Annual LGBTQ Film Festival beginning Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Purchase a festival pass and gain access

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

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Family

Are we really past the half way point in 2018? Where the heck did that first part of the year go? Last month I turned thirty; okay fifty…-three-ish! For the first time in many years, I spent my birthday with my family. My husband Brian barbequed and mom made my favorite cake, a homemade German

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

dragcon fresno

Saturday: Fresno’s First Drag Festival: Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful

Purchase tickets in advance: general admission tickets ($25) or $30 at the door. Please provide the following information when purchasing tickets: First, Last Name & Phone Number ALL tickets will be available for pick up at WILL CALL.   The Runway Runway Queens:AvairriannaAriana Skye Runway King:Lez-he West

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