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Rainbow Collective

Rainbow Collective

Introducing the Queer Silicon Valley History Experience

Queer Silicon Valley launched on September 30th. Showcasing the rich LGBTQ+ history of Santa Clara County, this digital exhibition and history project is presented by the BAYMEC Community Foundation and made possible with a grant from the County of Santa Clara (which also supports the Avenidas Rainbow Collective).

Queer Silicon Valley features archival documents, personal narratives, rare photographs, exclusive interviews, videos, and robust interactive timelines around topics including HIV/AIDS, Culture & Community, Politics & Activism, and more.

The project is a perfect way for communities to celebrate LGBTQ History Month by exploring our own vibrant local stories from decades past to present-day history in the making.

Pulling from archives dating back to 1975, Queer Silicon Valley travels up to 2020 and soon beyond as the project will continue to update its stories and materials – you are also invited to provide your additions and comments directly through the site.

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LGBTQ Conference 2020: Empowerment & Connections

Join us for an inspirational, FREE, online conference designed for members, friends and supporters of the LGBTQ Community!

Registration includes:

FREE Virtual Conference with:

  • Keynote speech by Dr. Fred Luskin
  • Choice of workshops led by experts
  • Chance to win prizes
  • Opportunity to meet like-minded attendees and build your own network

Thumbs Up for the Friendly Men’s Walking Group

On Saturday, August 29th, we met at Cuesta Park in Mountain View at 10 am.  Getting an early start is good idea during bad air quality days. That day it was Tom, Ernie, Bob, myself, and our newest member Rolando.  Welcome to the group, Rolando.

The five of us walked about 3-4 times around the beautiful park that provided ample shade from the tall redwoods that grow throughout the park. The park had tennis courts, which we admired from afar, paved paths, open clean bathrooms, and free parking. 

Avenidas Rainbow Collective Men's Friendly Walking Group
Tom, Ernie, Bob, Thomas, and Raymond in Cuesta Park, Mountain View.

We have a great group of guys who I enjoy walking and talking with very much. I appreciate how welcoming and friendly the group truly is. It seemed to me that everyone was engaged in a conversation with someone else the whole time.

As we walked the park, I noticed that most of, if not all, the people in the park were wearing masks. Which was great to see. I also noticed that park staff were present. That made me feel that the park was very safe and clean.

Contributed by Thomas Kingery.

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This group is for older lesbians who want to meet new friends, socialize about common interests, and plan fun activities. Join us on Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 3 to 4pm.

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