The first ever Stride with Pride for Kids walk will take place on Sunday, August 27th from 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Woodward Park in Fresno, CA. The Stride with Pride for Kids walk hopes to help promote a positive image of  the LGBTQ community, by concentrating on participation from various groups and organizations within the community. Because your group/organization is an influential and vital part of our community, we need your support!!

A meeting has been scheduled for next Thursday, July 27th, from 8:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. to present the plan for the event, and answer any questions or concerns you may have. The meeting will be at the Carrow's Restaurant at 484 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, in the banquet room. The restaurant is located on Shaw, between Sixth and Cedar.

R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, August 25th by calling 903-3710 (Leslie) or 285-2333 (Pam)

Download and view/print the: Event Pamphlet & Sponsorship Form

News from Visalia which is the Central Part of the Rainbow in California

Imagine going on campus to the College of the Sequoias and being greeted by over 30 Rainbow flags leading from the courtyard to the cafeteria.  You open the cafeteria doors and then see Rainbow Flags on every table. Ah, gay pride month (and that is meant to be LGBTQ inclusive). It was so refreshing being back on campus and seeing those Rainbow Flags with the 'true colors shinning through" just like those Cyndi Lauper lyrics.  Did you know that Cyndi Lauper (and she isn't sure if it is true or not) said that a long time ago, the creator of the Rainbow Flag told her at a gay pride event that he was so inspired by her song "True Colors"  that he created that flag. True or not,  while singing "True Colors" in concert we have seen her remove a large Rainbow Flag from the piano, drape it over her shoulder and with her fist high in the air, finish singing the song.  Talk about pride  swelling up within you.  It did and big time.  Cyndi has a lesbian sister! Cyndi Lauper has always supported  our community and we love her for it.