June 2016

theSOURCE LGBT+ Center will host a grief process gathering, Friday, July 1, 2016, at 6pm.  This event will be open to the public and will provide a forum for discussion, sharing, and healing, after the horrendous events in Orlando. The tremendous turnout at the Sunday candlelight vigil, held in downtown Visalia after only a few […]

  PFLAG Tulare-Kings Counties President Dr. Kathryn Hall sent this message while on vacation: “This has been an emotional time for the LGBT people of Tulare and Kings Counties and their allies. The results of anti-gay rhetoric and vitriol was brought vividly present to us in the  massacre in Orlando and some of the incredibly

With RSVPs rolling in hot and heavy, it quickly became evident that the area at Plaza Park could not hold all those wishing to attend.  With this in mind, organizers have cancelled Saturday’s event, and will reschedule it as soon as a larger venue can be secured.  This action is due only to the overwhelming

“We are saddened by this senseless act of terror. We stand in solidarity against violence of any kind, especially those targeted against our LGBT+ community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.” – Brian Poth, Executive Director, theSOURCE LGBT+ Center, Visalia  6/12/2016 Fifty people were killed, and fifty or more were

  Join us at Plaza Park to celebrate theSOURCE’s first PRIDE+ A family friendly way for you to show your support and appreciation for all our wonderful LGBT+ community members.  BBQ, fun, games, and comaraderie at Visalia’s Plaza Park.  Come join in the fun.  Be a part of history! Join theSOURCE’s first anual PRIDE RIDE

6-2-2016   SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring June 2016 as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month” in the State of California.   The text of the proclamation is below:   PROCLAMATION   Our nation was founded on the principle of equal rights for all people, but the