MoPRIDE

Teen Tuesday explores the moon cycle, various beliefs, and the science of the moon's impact on our oceans and souls.

12/12 is the last new moon for 2023. New moons represents beginnings of new cycles and new opportunities. Let's get set up to end the year in a positive way.

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Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah. As our Jewish community comes together for the Festival of Lights, let us all reflect on the blessings we have in our lives and the blessings still needed by so many in our community and world.

Interested in tarot? Join us on Friday to learn about some of the basics and practice in a safe and welcoming space.

Tarot us a great tool to focus, reflect, and find some clarity. No experience needed but we welcome folks to bring their own decks.

Make your own key chains, jewelry, or little keepsakes for yourself or to give out this holiday season.

Shrinky d***s are plastic sheets that you are draw and color on. Cut out your design and throw it in the toaster oven. Your design will shrink to 20% of the original size! Creating a thick personal piece of art.

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December is a great month to start attending groups at MoPride!

Find a welcoming and supportive space to be yourself.

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MoPride is open till 7pm tonight for World AIDS Day. Come get a free rapid HIV test, pick up some swag, eat some pizza and do some Karaoke with the fabulous Magnifique.

Button sneak peak! Do not miss World AIDS Day, this Friday from 2 pm - 7 pm at MoPride. Free rapid testing by StanCounty Health Services Agency () with gifts that include buttons, t-shirts, and more! Plus, learn about harm reduction by Valley Streetz () and get your groove on with Magnifique Cvlt in the karaoke room.

Know your status. Share your status.

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This Giving Tuesday consider making a donation to the MoPride Center. MoPride has been serving Modesto since 2014. We are a volunteer run nonprofit organization. We provide services year-round to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our goal is to raise $2,500 by January 1st, 2024.
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Rapid tests give results in 15 minutes! Take the time to know your status. Talk to your partners about your status and do your part to improve community health.

Every free test comes with a gift! Pick out MoPride T-shirts and prints, buttons, and a special something for those that bring an ID. Testing is available for those 12 yrs+ without parent consent.

When was the last time you got tested? Find 20 minutes to stop by the MoPride Center on December 1st to get your free rapid test. Or, join us for lots of resources, browse our gifts, and enjoy our low key karaoke party hosted by Magnifique Cvlt.

Know your status. Share your status. Learn how you can do your part to destigmatize HIV/AIDS and regular testing.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is not just about mourning and reflecting about our trans and nonbinary siblings taken too early. It is about celebrating and support our trans and nonbinary siblings that are part of our community.

Thank you to all that came out, shared, and found community. You are loved. You are seen. Go out and do your thing.

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Thursday, November 23rd, swing by the Community Feast at the MoPride Center. Open to everyone and all ages!

Enjoy live football games while you get a plate full of your favorite dishes. Don't miss Marsha's closet with free clothing for all ages and sizes. This is a sober event in a safe and welcoming space.

Friday, December 1st we will have free rapid testing with free gifts and goodies with community partners StanCounty Health Services Agency () and Valley Streets ().

Find 20 minutes to get tested on World AIDS Day. Since 1988, communities come together to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. Knowing your status, taking precautions, and having open discussions with our partners help end the stigma and improve our community health.

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You deserve to have happy and healthy relationships. Know that there are people and supports for you 24/7 thanks to .

Support those around you to have safety plans and connect to community if dealing with unhealthy relationships. Be an active ally! Stop transphobic jokes around you. Speak up for additional legal protections to support our transgender, gender diverse, and intersex siblings.

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Thank you for hosting this amazing event and sharing LGBTQ+ community stories and many stories throughout the Central Valley.

Our transgender and gender diverse folks show a large gap in outcomes for our Black and POC community. Check in with ACLU of Northern California to ensure your know your rights when dealing with police or the greater community as a protected class.

Monday, November 20th we will be coming together for Trans Day of Remembrance to reflect and honor those lost this year. Open to all ages.

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Transgender awareness week started with a great loss. Our hearts go out to Jesús Ociel Baena's friends, family, and the great LGBTQ+ community for losing this shining star.

Join us November 20th for Trans Day of Remembrance to reflect on our lost trans and nonbinary siblings.

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Holidays are coming quickly! Parents and caregivers are working hard to make sure their kiddos and families are ready. Make sure you take time to care for yourself and help you manage risky behaviors.

Happening at the same time of our Teen Tuesday, drop off your teens for free food and activities while you get to that a breath in a safe and welcoming space.

Today kicks off Transgender Awareness Week!
This is your opportunity to reflect on the challenges our transgender, gender diverse, and intersex face. Explore ways to be a more engaged ally. And celebrate the diverse and beautiful community created by our trans siblings.

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In honor of American Indian History Month, we are reading Firekeeper's Daughter for this month's The G**s Read!

Pick up your copy at your local library or download free with your library card on cloudLibrary or Palace. Join us on Friday, November 24th, Native American Heritage Day to discuss this book and learn more about our native communities.

Have you received your MPOX vaccine? What about your partner?
Know the symptoms. Get tested. Schedule your vaccine appointment today at myturn.ca.gov

For all our veterans, thank you for your service.
Biggest thanks to our LGBTQ+ community that have served our country and those that served having to hide pieces of yourself.

Our annual community feast is coming up on November 23rd! We welcome food donations for this event.

Enjoy a live episode of sportsball, delicious food, and a welcoming space for all. This is a sober event that is open to all ages.

This Friday evening, enjoy a free and open group to learn about tarot basics.

Learn about the 4 suits and some repeating imagery in tarot. Learn how to do simple (or complex) spreads for insight and reflection. Then practice in a safe and welcoming space.

Learn how to make positive changes in your community by understanding and engaging with local government. MoPride invites our LGBTQIA+ community and allies to join us in a Q&A with !

This event is open to all ages and we encourage youths to attend to learn how to use their voices to advocate for their futures.

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Wednesday, November 1st, join us in a Dia De Los Mu***os celebration for all ages! Decorate cookies, enjoy story time with Venus Nicole, and share a meal with new friends.

November is just around the corner. Make sure to add our events to your planner and don't miss out on community, support, and events.

Don't have your Fabulous Freak Show tickets yet? No worries, make sure you get to the party early and buy your tickets at the door!

Remember that you can grab two tickets and save your money for the bar. Bring your ID, bring your favorite costume, and lets dance the night away.

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Paint with us on Thursday, November 2nd from 4 pm - 7 pm. Explore your artistic side in a safe space.

Art has been shown to reduce stress, increase focus, and improve self esteem! Enjoy the mental health benefits with none of the cost. Whether you want to paint, make a stuffed monsters, or explore one of our other art mediums free of judgement.

Open to all 16 yrs+

Get into the Fabulous Freak Show for FREE by volunteering for the event. https://forms.gle/x7nQCw7xjwRHKJKa9

Volunteer for a couple hours and get in for free! Start early and still have time to take a nap and get in costume. Or party the night away and stay after the lights turn back on to help breakdown and pack up. Either way, we want you to be party of this unforgettable event!

Calling all families and youths! Do not miss Trunk or Treat during Teen Tuesday at MoPride. Costume contest! Drag performances! Candy!

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Only 10 days til DJ Mat Outta Hell is going to bringing us the ghoulish groves to dance the night away.

Mixing horror and Halloween tracks to his disco and funky house style is going to make the dance floor 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Get your tickets before it sells out! Don't miss this amazing party!

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Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman recognized MoPride with an award because she understands the importance of the work MoPride does for our community. Huge thanks go out to Senator Eggman and all our elected representatives that support the LGBTQ+ community.

Visit www.mopride.org for ways you can get involved with MoPride, support our work through donations, or just keep up to date with upcoming events.

Tuesday, October 24th at 6 pm, bring out the whole family to get your tricks and treats.

Kids costume contest! Drag performances! Candy! Haunts! All the fun for all ages.

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Oh the horror.... Fabulous Freak Show is going to be the most horrifically Halloween party in the Central Valley.

Drinks! Costume Contest! Drag Show! Prizes! All the haunting terror that makes Halloween our favorite holiday.

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There's only two weeks to put together a drop dead look to win one of four trophies and gifts!

There will be additional prizes that all attendees are eligible to win! Bring out all your friends to celebrate in this fabulous Halloween bash. Tickets for sale at www.mopride.org

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Only 15 more ghoulish nights before the Fabulous Freak Show scares Modesto with the thrills and chills of Halloween.

Get your tickets now! www.mopride.org

Marsha's Closet is the longest running no barrier community closet in Modesto and it is all made possible by donations from individuals like you.

We accept clothing for all ages and sizes, shoes, and accessories. The community has been requesting more men's clothing, reading glasses of various strengths, belts and bags. And as the weather gets colder, we have an increase need in for warm clothes.

Donate what you can or clean out your closet and donate to a place where your items go directly to those in need.

Vote for LGBTQ+ representation at the Modesto Area Music Awards!

MoPride in the Park is nominated for Best Event! And they have added a Best Drag catagory, so make sure to vote for your favorite local drag star. Voting ends on October 15th. Don't wait - vote today!

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Happy Indigenous People's Day! Learn history. Listen to Indigenous voices. Act to protect our Indigenous communities.