Kevin Spicer – Solano Pride Center

Spring Into Pride – Fundraising dinner at BackRoad Vines – Sunday March 1st

February 15, 2026 0Comments 0Likes

Dear Friends, We will be having a fabulous Fundraising Dinner on Sunday, March 1st at BackRoad Vines, with two seatings starting at 5:30 & 7:15 pm! Both times still have tickets, but they are moving fast. Register now to grab your tickets! $100.00 per person, or $500.00 for your company or association to Sponsor a Table…

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St. Patrick’s Day potluck in Vacaville – Tuesday, March 17th

February 15, 2026 0Comments 0Likes

The next social we will have is a St. Paddie's Day Party potluck dinner at a local home in Vacaville on Tuesday, March 17th! Contact will@solanopride.org if you want to help plan the night!

Cup of coffee and a napkin with "Poetry" printed, beside an ink pen

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Poetry & Writing Anthology Benefit Project announced

February 1, 2026 0Comments 0Likes

Call for submissions extended to March 15th, 2026. It was a dark and stormy night When at my desk I began to write Of things poetic and such And things that might impress me much. (apologies to Shania Twain) Of talents wasted or quite unknown Of slighted authors we bemoan Yet, what light thru yonder…

People

New LGBTQ+ Network started in Vacaville

January 31, 2026 0Comments 0Likes

Want to join the new "Vacaville LGBTQ+ Network" on Facebook? Please join the Facebook group at Vacaville LGBTQ+ Network . Create a social group in Vacaville Looking for LGBTQ+ folks to create a social group for the Vacaville Community Monthly or quarterly Create an event Have a booth at our Pride Fair Examples: Game night,…

From the Board

Stephan’s Corner

January 29, 2026 0Comments 0Likes

Hey Solano Pride Community! So sorry! In Oregon! Here ya go Solano Pride Community! I hope this finds you all well. This March 1st we have our first annual fundraising dinner Spring Into Pride! For $100, you will get a beautiful dinner at Backroad Vines, a winery in the Suisun Valley. The atmosphere is relaxing…

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Statement on Renee Nicole Good

January 12, 2026 0Comments 0Likes

On January 7th, 2026, a 37-year-old woman, Renee Nicole Good, was murdered by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The videos, from all angles, show an illegal shooting by the ICE agent. Numerous law enforcement use of force experts as well as legal experts who have done in-depth reviews of multiple videos of the shooting…

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Letter from Brigid Reilly

January 10, 2026 0Comments 0Likes

"Dear friends, It’s been an honor and my absolute pleasure to serve the Solano County LGBTQIA+ community through the Solano Pride Center! I’ve been fortunate to have been able to work with an amazing team of individuals who care and give their time and expertise willingly, and a dedicated staff that does deep healing work…

Culture Video

Who is Fleeing? – Christmastide sermon

December 28, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

Executive Director Will McGarvey's Christmastide sermon discussing the plight of the Trans community, recorded at Community Congregational Church of Benecia UCC on Sunday, December 28th, 2025.

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Meet the Folx – Community Congregational Church UCC in Benicia

November 17, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

We had a great conversation with our Trans Panel “Meet the Folx” at Community Congregational Church UCC in Benicia. It was another time to be reminded how diverse the Trans – or any community – can be.

Janna Barkin with book A Grand Love - Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren

People Trans Video

A Night with Janna Barkin

November 4, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

Discussion with Will McGarvey and Janna Barkin, author of 'He's Always Been My Son' and 'A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren.'

Events Health

Red Cross Blood Drives

October 10, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

Red Cross Blood Drives come to Solano Pride Center! The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be scheduled soon. Not everyone can give blood...but everyone is eligible to volunteer. Registration link is here! There aren't the same restrictions there used to be against our community, so schedule a time to come…

Culture Video

Expecting Diversity

June 29, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

Executive Director Will McGarvey's Pride month 2025 sermon at Community Congregational Church of Benecia UCC

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Weaponization of Christianity

January 12, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

Executive Director Will McGarvey's Fall 2024 presentation on the "Weaponization of Christianity."

Pride in the Park in Vacaville, California

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Statement regarding Vacaville’s Pride Proclamation (2024)

May 31, 2024 0Comments 0Likes

The Board of the Solano Pride Center shares our sadness that the Mayor of the City of Vacaville continues to use his position to give cover for the discrimination many in our community experience there. Like we did for every city, our Executive Director sent proposed language to use in a proclamation that actually gives an…