Transgender
Eight Free Scholarship Lunch Tickets Remain Available for April 27th, 2-5pm LGBTQ+ & Friends Social - Sassafras - Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 12:15pmEight Free Scholarship Tickets remain available on a first-come, first-served basis. Email your request to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com today!
Western Nevada LGBTQ+ and Friends Social on Saturday, April 27th, 2-5pm at Sassafras Restaurant in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 11:48amCo-Chairs Aaron Sims and Mark Gillard invite you to join some of our regional LGBTQ+ folks and friends for a fabulous afternoon of food, fun and community. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City. www.nevadalgbtq.com
The $25 lunch includes food, drinks, tax, and tip. Limited seating. See menu below. For information and ticket purchases, go to nevadalgbtq.com
Woo Hoo! LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Lunch is Tomorrow – Saturday, February 24th, 2-5PM at Carson City’s Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/23/2024 - 1:27pmThree Ways to Get Your Ticket Today:
1.) The $25 lunch includes food, drinks, tax and tip. Limited seating. Purchase your ticket now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-nevada-lgbtq-social-tickets-7429721... .
2.) Six $10 Student Tickets Available. Email wnvlgbtq@gmail.com or purchase them at Eventbrite (link above).
3.) Seven free “Social Scholarship” tickets available by email only: wnvlgbtq@gmail.com
Join local LGBTQ+ Folks and Friends for a fabulous afternoon of food, fun and community. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City.
Six Discounted Student Tickets - $10 Each - Still Available for Saturday, February 24th 2-5pm Social at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 1:39pmA huge shout out to Sassabration – Carson Pride – for donating funds to supplement six student tickets. Their contribution created a reduced ticket price of $10 for these folks.
Saturday's Carson City LGBTQ+ and Friends Social nears, free tickets still available
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/19/2024 - 12:59pmSeven Free "Social Scholarships" are still available for those who otherwise couldn't afford to attend the Saturday, Feb. 24 Luncheon Social.
Eight Free Tickets Left for Feb. 24th LGBTQ+ & Friends Social at Sassafras in Carson City - Claim Yours Today!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/15/2024 - 6:08pmEight Free "Social Scholarships" are left for those who otherwise couldn't afford to attend the Feb. 24 Social, 2-5PM at Sassafras in Carson City.
Nine Free "Social Scholarship" Tickets Available for LGBTQ+ & Friends Social
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/12/2024 - 5:56pmBe one of nine folks - who could otherwise not afford to attend the Social - to get free tickets. Reserve your free ticket by Saturday, February 10th. Email your request to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com.
Nine free tickets available for LGBTQ+ and Friends Feb. 24 social at Sassafras in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:50pmNine Free "Social Scholarships" are available for those who otherwise couldn't afford to attend the Feb. 24 Event, 2-5PM at Sassafras in Carson City.
Email your request today: wnvlgbtq@gmail.com. Tickets sponsored by Members of the Social and sponsor PFLAG Carson Region.
Last four free tickets available for LGBTQ+ and Friends happening Saturday at Sassafras Restaurant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 6:11pmThe last four free tickets are available for this Saturday's LGBTQ+ and Friends event from 2-5pm at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City.
Get yours now! Just send an email to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com. The free tickets are all inclusive: lunch, tax, gratuity and a ticket for our drawing of fabuuuulous prizes.
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/18/2022 - 12:02amKimi Cole, former chair of Douglas County Democratic Party and current Chair of the Rural Nevada Democratic Caucus, will speakat Monday's Democratic luncheon. She became chair of Douglas Democrats in March 2013 and served four terms in that position. She was the first Democratic candidate to formally announce a bid for the lieutenant governorship, and if successful will be the first transgender candidate elected to statewide office in the whole of the United States.
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/12/2021 - 1:26amKimi Cole, former chair of Douglas County Democratic Party and current Chair of the Rural Nevada Democratic Caucus, will speak via Zoom at Monday's Democratic luncheon. She became chair of Douglas Democrats in March 2013 and served four terms in that position. Cole is the first Democratic candidate to formally announce a bid for the lieutenant governorship, and if successful she will be the first transgender candidate elected to statewide office in the whole of the United States.
Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada Expands to Carson City and Reno-Sparks
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 1:06pmThe Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada is announcing their expansion to the Northern Nevada LGBTQ+ business community. The advocacy nonprofit provides business development opportunities, financial access, educational resources, supplier diversity and procurement opportunities to LGBTQ+ and allied business professionals statewide.
OUR Center to Honor Outstanding LGBTQ+ Community Efforts at ‘Milk Made’ Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 8:44amOUR Center — a local nonprofit providing the Northern Nevada LGBTQ+ community access to support, resources, educational programs and more — will recognize the exceptional efforts that members of the community make in support of Northern Nevada GLBTQA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Ally) rights at the Harvey Milk Day & Milk Made Awards.
AD-40 candidate to speak at Carson City Democrats online luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 2:49amSherrie Scaffidi, Democratic primary candidate for Assembly District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon, being held online only for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transgender Woman, Sherrie Scaffidi Announces Her Candidacy for State Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:26pmSherrie Paulie Scaffidi is running for the Nevada Assembly Seat in District 40. Sherrie is a US Navy Seabee, veteran. She is a widower who lost her wife of 42 years to cancer in 2012. Sherrie is the father of three grown children. She lived in Carson City from 1991 to 2005 and happily moved back in 2018.
Carson Valley LGBTQ and Friends Social Saturday, March 14th, 2-5pm Email RSVP Required by Friday, March 13th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/07/2020 - 8:31amThe first LGBTQ and Friends Social will be Saturday, March 14th, 2-5pm at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. Your RSVP is required for the luncheon. The luncheon is $12 per person NOT including gratuity. Please be generous to your server.
Please RSVP by end of day Friday, March 13th. Email your RSVP to cvlgbtqandfriends@gmail.com. You can decide your menu selections when at Sassafras.
Sassafras is located at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV 89706.
The luncheon has a $12 fixed price menu NOT including gratuity (the price does include tax). Please tip your server generously.
Carson Valley LGBTQ and Friends Social Saturday, March 14, Email RSVP Required by Thursday, March 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:03amThe Carson Valley LGBTQ+ and Friends Social is proud to announce the Business Sponsorship of Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint as well as Community Sponsors – PFAG (United States’ first and largest organization uniting parents, families, and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer – LGBTQ+) and Sassabration (Carson Valley’s Annual Pride Celebration).
A word from one of our founders is at the end of this article.
AG Ford: Transgender inmate ruling could force changes in Nevada prisons
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 2:00amNevada must comply with a recent federal appeals court ruling that mandates that the Idaho Corrections Department pay for a transgender inmate’s gender confirmation surgery ...
AG Ford: Transgender inmate case could force changes in Nevada prisons
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 2:00amNevada must comply with a recent federal appeals court ruling that mandates that the Idaho Corrections Department pay for a transgender inmate’s gender confirmation surgery ...
Nevada gay rights group delves into politics in its push for equality
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 2:00amSilver State Equality, which was launched late last year, aims to ensure equality for every lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individual nationwide by ...
Sassabration, Car Shows, Markets and more: events for Saturday, July 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 11:19pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a packed day of activities, including Carson City’s Proudest Pride event, Sassabration! In addition, we’ve got the Capital City Kid’s Triathlon, the farmers market, a Carson Street car show, and more!
The Mother Hips, car show, kids triathlon and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:46pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events and activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. On Friday, Muscle Powered will host a morning walk at the Carson City Multi-Use Path at 8 a.m. And there's coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum.
It's Your City: 5th annual Sassabration arrives this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:04pmThis week's edition of It's Your City features Adam Whitney, filling in for host Cortney Bloomer, with special guest Jayme Watts, owner of Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City and co-founder of this Saturday's annual Sassabration.
5th Annual 'Sassabration' Pride Event and Fundraiser is back this Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 11:59amCarson City’s Pride event “Sassabration” is back this Saturday with a full line up of bands, vendors, food, family-friendly activities and more!
Hosted by Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, the annual event is back for its 5th year and begins at 11 a.m. with a parade at the Brewery Arts Center, located at 449 West King Street. Cars, Rollerskaters, Pirate Ship Sailors and Walkers are invited to participate!
Carson City Scores 50 out of 100 in LGBTQ Human Rights Index Survey
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 4:15pmRENO, Nev. (KOLO)-- The city of Reno reported Thursday it received a perfect score on the 2018 Municipal Equality Index, a Human Rights Campaign rating system of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) inclusion in city law and policy.
It is a 31-point improvement since its first assessment in 2013. The city scored 91 on the initial 2018 assessment, with less-than-perfect ratings because of non-discrimination laws and municipal services.
League of Women Voters hosts Carson City election forum series beginning Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 12:01pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums this Monday and Tuesday and again Oct. 15-16.
Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:26amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.
Sassabration celebrates diversity at fourth annual festival in Carson City
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 2:07pmThe fourth annual Sassabration is happening now through Saturday evening in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road in Carson City.
The 11-hour diversity festival, co-hosted this year by Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Carson Hot Springs Resort, and Shoe Tree Brewing Company, started at noon Saturday and runs until 10 p.m. tonight.
Carson City's fourth annual Sassabration celebrates diversity and equality
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/13/2018 - 12:32pmSassabration, an annual celebration of diversity, is returning this Saturday to Carson City in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.
Fourth Annual Sassabration scheduled for July 14 in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 10:01amSassabration, an annual celebration of diversity, is returning to Carson City July 14 in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.