Queer Sangha is a peer-led meditation and community group for all who find affinity in queerness. We come together to practice meditation and build community, resilience, and solidarity through Sangha- a Buddhist word for the community who practices together.

Our gatherings include a 30-minute meditation (seated, laying down, or standing all very welcome), a time to share and listen to each other, a metta (loving kindness) blessing, and walking meditation.

We are a peer-held, collective space. Meditation guidance is available for those who would find it supportive.

Join us! This space is open to Queer identified folks, as well as all who are exploring the possibility of Queerness as a part of their identity.

This group is offered freely. Donations are gratefully received and support the Center. Donations to the California Heritage Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) are strongly encouraged as a thank you and acknowledgement that our center sits on unceded Nisenan land.

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 6:30pm to 8pm.

The Recreation Fair is being hosted by the Nevada County Recreation Coalition.  The Nevada County Recreation Coalition is a dynamic network of local parks, recreation providers, public land managers, community health and safety professionals, non-profits, and agencies at the local, regional, state, and federal levels. Together, we are advancing the vision set forth in the Nevada County Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan—a comprehensive strategy designed to enhance and expand recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Q-Bubble for Teens

Nevada County Pride is excited to again partner with The Cauldron to offer a new youth-centered gathering this spring. Q-Bubble for Teens is designed for ages 13–19 and creates a welcoming, safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to connect, express themselves, and build supportive friendships.

Each gathering will include relaxed, engaging activities like crafting, movies, and gaming while also providing opportunities for community building and access to affirming resources. Nevada County Pride is proud to support spaces where local LGBTQ+ youth can feel seen, supported, and celebrated as they grow in confidence and connection.

Join local LGQBT+ folks for community and noshes! Drop by, meet folks, connect, and have a great time. This month we are at Garys Place in Grass Valley. Non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails are available, you don't have to eat or drink if you don't want to.

AMPLIFY! Centering LGBTQ+ Youth* ages 12-24. With Music by Slutzville, Dingbat Superminx, Big For Nothing, hosted by DJ Rage More. And Youth Spoken Word: Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices, hosted by Bboy Supreme. Free Dessert and Games. Food truck with reduced youth prices. FREE entry (with survey signin).
*Straight friends welcome.
Call for Youth Spoken Word Artists/Poets of any kind, enter to perform and win prizes! Email to participate: amplifyyouthevents@gmail.com

We hope you will join us for our first potluck of 2026 at the Nevada City home of Charlie and Jim, on Saturday, April 18th, from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Charlie and Jim are repeat hosts, and we thank them for inviting us back to their lovely home in 2026. There is a large garden and unheated pool, ideal for everyone to spread out a bit and enjoy the spring weather. Location and Directions are sent out in the newsletter.

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

Adeline fell in love with the guitar at 11 when she stole her brother's arch top that only had 3 strings on it!  That love continues to this day and has blossomed into building her own guitars. Playing instrumental Blues, Bossa Nova, and Hawaiian Slack Key is her favorite music to share with our lovely community here in the Sierra Foothills.

Queer Sangha is a peer-led meditation and community group for all who find affinity in queerness. We come together to practice meditation and build community, resilience, and solidarity through Sangha- a Buddhist word for the community who practices together.

Our gatherings include a 30-minute meditation (seated, laying down, or standing all very welcome), a time to share and listen to each other, a metta (loving kindness) blessing, and walking meditation.

We are a peer-held, collective space. Meditation guidance is available for those who would find it supportive.

Join us! This space is open to Queer identified folks, as well as all who are exploring the possibility of Queerness as a part of their identity.

This group is offered freely. Donations are gratefully received and support the Center. Donations to the California Heritage Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) are strongly encouraged as a thank you and acknowledgement that our center sits on unceded Nisenan land.

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Rainbow Social at NEO

Rainbow Social, started in 2016, to ensure that LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe and welcome in the NEO Youth Center. This group is for youth and young adults ages 11-18. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month during the school year (no meetings June-August) at Bright Futures for Youth. This support group actively reaches out to the LGBTQIA+ youth community to let them know they are seen and loved. The get-together is a mix of fun social activities that promote protective factors to increase their health and well-being and help youth build friendships and self-esteem, as well as spending time with caring adults who listen without judgment. More information here.

Adeline fell in love with the guitar at 11 when she stole her brother's arch top that only had 3 strings on it!  That love continues to this day and has blossomed into building her own guitars. Playing instrumental Blues, Bossa Nova, and Hawaiian Slack Key is her favorite music to share with our lovely community here in the Sierra Foothills.

Join local LGQBT+ folks for community and noshes! Drop by, meet folks, connect, and have a great time. This month we are at Garys Place in Grass Valley. Non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails are available, you don't have to eat or drink if you don't want to.

Queer Sangha is a peer-led meditation and community group for all who find affinity in queerness. We come together to practice meditation and build community, resilience, and solidarity through Sangha- a Buddhist word for the community who practices together.

Our gatherings include a 30-minute meditation (seated, laying down, or standing all very welcome), a time to share and listen to each other, a metta (loving kindness) blessing, and walking meditation.

We are a peer-held, collective space. Meditation guidance is available for those who would find it supportive.

Join us! This space is open to Queer identified folks, as well as all who are exploring the possibility of Queerness as a part of their identity.

This group is offered freely. Donations are gratefully received and support the Center. Donations to the California Heritage Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) are strongly encouraged as a thank you and acknowledgement that our center sits on unceded Nisenan land.

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Q-Bubble for Teens

For teens & young adults (13-19) to find support, community, mental health resources, gender-affirming resources, and connection through monthly group meet-ups & other activities

Tuesday, March 17th. Doors open at 6, films begin at 6:30pm

Multi Purpose Room (N12)-- follow the signs, parking will be free!

In this documentary, librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities. In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.

Immediately following the screening, Librarian Lisa Nowlain will moderate a panel discussion exploring how restrictions on library content are shaping communities. The panel includes:

• Justin Azevedo: Justin Azevedo is the Youth Selection Specialist for Sacramento Public Library, selecting all English-language print and digital materials for ages 0-18 for the system's collection, along with board and video games. He is a past chair of the Association for Library Services to Children's Intellectual Freedom Committee, and has worked in public libraries for 20 years.

• Lu Bunker: Lu Bunker is a non-binary author and activist currently living in Sacramento. Writing as Lisa Bunker, they have published five books for young readers in the past ten years, all with significant rainbow content. More than one of their books has shown up on lists of banned books.

Our monthly Board meetings are open to the community and take place on the third Friday of each month, unless there is a scheduling issue. This month, our board will be having a strategy session, which will take place at the Sierra Center for Spiritual Living. If you would like to learn more about the Board and/or get information on attending, please email us at info@nevadacountypride.org

Rainbow Social at NEO

Rainbow Social, started in 2016, to ensure that LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe and welcome in the NEO Youth Center. This group is for youth and young adults ages 11-18. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month during the school year (no meetings June-August) at Bright Futures for Youth. This support group actively reaches out to the LGBTQIA+ youth community to let them know they are seen and loved. The get-together is a mix of fun social activities that promote protective factors to increase their health and well-being and help youth build friendships and self-esteem, as well as spending time with caring adults who listen without judgment. More information here.

Nevada County Pride and Foothills Compassionate Care are offering a free, hands-on Five Wishes Advance Care Planning workshop designed to help LGBTQ+ community members—and anyone supporting them—prepare for serious illness and end-of-life decisions before a crisis occurs. Using the nationally recognized Five Wishes document, participants will explore what matters most, clarify their care preferences, and learn how to start meaningful conversations with trusted loved ones or chosen family. The session provides practical guidance, connection, and peace of mind, emphasizing a holistic approach that includes personal, legal, emotional, and medical considerations. Space is limited and registration is required. LINK HERE

A weekly event for all in the LGBTQ+ community to get together for socializing. Join our Facebook group for weekly updates.

Join local LGQBT+ folks for community and noshes! Drop by, meet folks, connect, and have a great time. This month we are at The Owl Tavern in Grass Valley. Non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails are available, you don't have to eat or drink if you don't want to.

A weekly event for all in the LGBTQ+ community to get together for socializing. Join our Facebook group for weekly updates.

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

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

January 21st- Freshwater, by Akwaeke Emezi
February 18th- Harriet Tubman Live in Concert, by Bob the Drag Queen
March 18th - North Woods, by Daniel Mason

Adeline fell in love with the guitar at 11 when she stole her brother's arch top that only had 3 strings on it!  That love continues to this day and has blossomed into building her own guitars. Playing instrumental Blues, Bossa Nova, and Hawaiian Slack Key is her favorite music to share with our lovely community here in the Sierra Foothills.

Sierra Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a warm, welcoming Valentine’s potluck created especially for people who are single by choice or circumstance. The evening is intentionally not focused on dating or matchmaking—instead, it’s a relaxed, inclusive space to celebrate the many forms of love that enrich our lives, from self-love and friendship to chosen family and spiritual connection. Expect shared food, conversation, and light, meaningful activities that encourage reflection and joy.

Guests are encouraged to come as they are and leave feeling supported, seen, and connected. Bring a dish to share, and optionally a photo or small object representing something you love.

A weekly event for all in the LGBTQ+ community to get together for socializing. Join our Facebook group for weekly updates.

A weekly event for all in the LGBTQ+ community to get together for socializing. Join our Facebook group for weekly updates.

A weekly event for all in the LGBTQ+ community to get together for socializing. Join our Facebook group for weekly updates.

Join local LGQBT+ folks for community and noshes! Drop by, meet folks, connect, and have a great time. Moving to Holbrooke Hotel on Main Street for the cool months. Non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails, you don't have to eat or drink if you don't want to, back patio entrance to lobby/bar is ADA accessible.