Hermosa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2024

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM : Parade
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM : Music and Activities on Pier Plaza
Downtown Hermosa Beach

The Celebration is back for its 28th year! Enjoy seeing some of your favorite local nonprofits, unique vehicles, cool brands, and more in this eclectic and diverse celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Our South Bay chapter of PFLAG is excited to announce that we will again be participating in Hermosa's St. Patrick's Day Parade this year. This will be a fun way to increase our visibility and further cement our relationship with the Hermosa leadership, which is really trying to position themselves as the center of LGBTQIA+ acceptance here in the South Bay.

We would like to extend the invitation to our South Bay PFLAG community that would like to participate and walk in the parade with us. We will be walking from 11am-1pm but request arrival in festive St. Pat's + PRIDE attire between 10-1030 am on the 16th (plan for traffic delays and street closures).  More details to follow once you RSVP.

Please RSVP HERE if you are interested in walking with us and we will email you back with confirmation.  All are welcome to attend and enjoy the day’s festivities even if you decide not to walk.

We can't wait to celebrate with you soon!

FOR MORE INFO ON THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVITIES - VISIT THE OFFICIAL HERMOSA BEACH WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

How Secrets Can Help Us and Hurt Us
with Esther Loewen, (she/her) Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Many of us in the LGBTQIA+ community and our loved ones often struggle with keeping secrets from friends and family members. Esther will help us explore the benefits and drawbacks of secret keeping so that we can make better decisions for ourselves and our families.

About our presenter:
Esther (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, an educator, and a public speaker. Hailing originally from Walla Walla, Washington, she transplanted to Redlands, California in 2019. Esther gives her heart and soul to creating inclusion by celebrating beauty, following curiosity, and showing up in courageous authenticity. Her through-line message is “you are enough.” Esther’s professional life has been filled with 16 years of ordained pastoral ministry in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, authoring a book about keeping and telling secrets, and earning two master’s degrees (MAGL from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, and MAMFT from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University). In addition to serving as a therapist, Esther also produces and hosts the podcast "Transgender Woman Talking”, a show about life outside cisgender norms. She is married to her life-partner of 18 years, with whom she shares the joy of parenting their two brilliant, creative, energetic, and empathetic children.

Learn more about Esther and her work online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

Learn about GLSEN LA: Creating Safe, Supportive, and Inclusive Education Spaces for LGBTQ+ Students with Alex Lee Rhodes LCSW (they/them)

Alex will be representing the Los Angeles Chapter of GLSEN. GLSEN is a national organization that works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. GLSEN aims to implement supportive and inclusive school policies, support GSAs (Gender & Sexuality Alliances), provide professional development for school staff on LGBTQ+ student issues, and increase student access to LGBTQ+ inclusive curricular resources. Alex will also highlight some of the upcoming GLSEN LA events and opportunities happening later this year.

About our presenter:
Alex Lee Rhodes LCSW (they/them) is a therapist in private practice, primarily working with LGBTQ teens and young adults. Alex received their B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and their M.S.W. from UCLA. Alex has been a Board Member for GLSEN LA since 2022, and currently serves as the Director of Youth Engagement.

Contact Alex via email
GLSEN LA Website
GLSEN LA Instagram

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will follow the education portion.

Journey to Advocacy: Turning Trans Allyship into Action
with Mandy Giles (she/her) of Parents of Trans Youth

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

Mandy Giles (she/her) is the parent of two transgender young adults and a fierce advocate for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse youth. She is the founder of Parents of Trans Youth, a social impact business providing learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender kids. During the 2021 and 2023 Texas legislative sessions, Mandy testified before Texas Senate and House committees against multiple bills targeting transgender youth and has spoken publicly in press conferences, town halls, panel discussions, media interviews, and rallies. She is a past president of the PFLAG chapter in Houston, where she lives with her husband and three children.

Find Mandy online at the website of Parents of Trans Youth, on Instagram, and on Facebook.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQIA+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will follow the education portion.

History Making Advocacy: Supreme court win allows gender affirming surgeries to be covered by Medicaid in Iowa
with Aiden Vasquez (he/him)

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

Mentor, advocate, ordained minister, creator of Transhaven podcast, Aiden advocates and educates others through public speaking and private support group following. He is the recipient of the 2022 Legacy Leadership Award for his success in suing and winning a Supreme court ruling in Iowa to have Gender Affirming surgeries covered by Medicaid.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and connection. There will be no formal speaker this month.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

SCHOOL BASED ADVOCACY FOR LGBTQ+ STUDENTS WITH EQUALITY CALIFORNIA
with Erin Arendse (she/they) and Sunitha Menon (she/her)

Erin and Sunitha will speak with the group about the ways in which school-based advocacy for LGBTQ+ students has shifted and the strategies Equality California has put in place to support those students. Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide civil justice organization. We’re also California’s only LGBTQ+ civil rights organization working at the local, state, and national levels. In the past year we’ve had a huge increase in the number of requests from parents, students, and teachers for us to speak out against policies that put the health and mental health of LGBTQ+ students at risk - from banning pride flags to forced outing policies, Equality California is working hard to ensure the safety of all LGBTQ+ students in schools. During today’s conversation, we discuss the different ways we’re addressing these issues, from our programmatic work to our community advocacy. We’ll also discuss the ways in which you all can safely participate in school board meetings and other advocacy efforts. We’ll ensure there is time for question and answers and will modify our discussion based on your needs.

About our Presenters:

Erin Arendse (she/they) is the Program Director at Equality California, leading the organization's programs aimed at reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ health and well-being, empowering LGBTQ+ leaders, and increasing civic participation within the LGBTQ+ community. She also oversees the organization's grants fundraising strategy. Prior to joining Equality California, she was the Senior Manager for Grants and Compliance at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and worked as a freelance and volunteer grant writer for a number of organizations.

Sunitha Menon (she/her) is the Managing Director of Operations of Equality California and Silver State Equality. She is responsible for setting a vision for and leading the organization’s human resources, talent management, development, and programmatic functions. As a first-generation queer person of color, Sunitha has seen how inequalities and discrimination have affected the health, safety, and well-being of marginalized communities. She has spent her career working to support these communities and address inequalities through direct action, support services, and education.

Find Equality California Online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

PFLAG Park Play Date - Spooky Season Edition!

Come dressed up in your Halloween costume and show off your seasonal styles for a fun park day with friends and families. We will have light refreshments available. Playful spirits of all ages are welcome to join but if you're under 18, please bring an adult with you to the park to join in the fun! 🌈🎃👻

Saturday, October 28th, 2023 • 12-2p

Sur La Brea Park
(we will gather near the playground)
2006 W 236th St
Torrance, CA 90501

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will follow the education portion.

MEET MARS WRIGHT: TRANS ARTIST AND FASHION DESIGNER
with Mars Wright (he/him/his)

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
Mars Wright is a Trans artist and Activist. He spreads Trans Joy by sharing his art with the world. Mars is interested in the beauty of imperfection and the strength of radical honesty. Through sharing his life vulnerably, Mars hopes to help folks feel less alone. We are all trying our best and he wants to honor that effort. Find Mars Online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

MODELS of PRIDE

Models of Pride, hosted by The Los Angeles LGBT Center, is the world’s largest FREE conference for LGBTQ+ youth & allies and is back for its 31st year with a completely refreshed event! We are transforming what has been an incredible and in its inception, a much needed LGBTQ+ youth conference, into a celebratory festival of love, acceptance and joy! Celebrating 31 years of success, the new Models of Pride Festival will bring us into a new world of fun with an all new venue, exciting and interactive activities, dancing and music from awesome DJ’s and heart stopping performances! This festival will also include all new Chill Lounges, Resource, College, and Job Fair, carnival games, delicious food trucks, and more – all FOR FREE! All youth ages 24 and younger and their friends and families are invited to attend.

The conference also includes the Parents and Professionals Institute which offers family members, educators, professionals, and all other adult supporters of LGBTQ+ youth an unparalleled opportunity with others on a similar journey. The day will include many tailored workshops, discussions, resources, and exclusive programming.

MODELS of PRIDE

October 14th, 2023 • 11a-5p PT
California Science Center
Wallis Annenberg Building
3737 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles CA 90007

Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair

The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair has been a staple in the South Bay for 51 years and counting. The weekend kicks off with a parade on Saturday morning at 10a and continues with art, entertainment, and a variety of booths from local businesses and groups. We are proud to participate once again in this year’s fair! Stop by our booth on October 7th and bring the whole family along to say hello!

Please note: We will not have a booth on Sunday, October 8th

SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCTOBER 7th & 8th, 2023 • 10a to 6p PT

The Fair is located on Valley Drive between 15th and 21st Streets in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

For more info on the Hometown Fair, click HERE

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will follow the education portion.

TransCanWork - How Transgender Leaders Work to Advance Inclusion in the Public, Private, and Non-Profit Sectors Across the Country with Lexi Adsit (she/her/hers)

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
Lexi Adsit is a fierce, fat, and femme translatina born and raised outside of Oakland, CA. She has a Master's in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor's in Women and Gender Studies. She has worked for over a decade for transgender equity and liberation through organizations such as Peacock Rebellion, TAJA's Coalition, and now as the Executive Director at TransCanWork.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

GET TO KNOW THE LGBTQ CENTER of LONG BEACH
with Peter Baek (they/them)

The PFLAG Chapter of Manhattan Beach/South Bay will be hosting a service info session with the LGBTQ Center Long Beach. The Manager of the Center’s Youth and Family Services Department, Peter Baek, will be providing an overview of the Center’s available resources, as well as specific programming catered towards youth and their families.

About our Speaker:

Peter Baek (they/them) is the Manager of youth and family services at the LGBTQ Center Long Beach. They’ve been with the center for 4 years, first starting as a volunteer before moving up to coordinator, and then program manager. Peter and the rest of the youth services team work to create a strong, affirming support network for the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Youth community.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LONG BEACH ONLINE HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will follow the education portion.

Self-Care Strategies for Parents: Using Mindfulness and Meaning Making to Ease Emotional Discomfort
with Linda K. Reeves, MA, LMFT (she/her) WPATH GEI Certified Gender Specialist

Parents/caregivers of trans and non-binary children experience their own emotional metamorphosis in response to their child’s declaration that they are something other than cisgender. This journey of transformation is unique for everyone, and it is fraught with painful emotions that can be destabilizing. In this talk, Linda shares ideas and tips on how to process and learn to tolerate your difficult feeling states. No matter where you are on your journey, learning basic mindfulness and meaning making skills will help you:

• Explore your emotions without criticism or judgment

• Identify the unhealthy narrative you tell yourself

• Recognize your ability to assign meaning to your emotions

• Embrace a safe haven during times of overwhelm

About our Presenter

Linda K. Reeves (she/her) is a proud PFLAG mom, and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy and intensive therapeutic retreats to LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, families, and partners of loved ones who are transgender or gender non-binary. To better serve the unique challenges of gender diverse individuals, Linda is WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) GEI Certified as a gender specialist. Linda is also an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University and a board member and co-founder of the PFLAG Manhattan Beach / South Bay chapter. Linda speaks at conventions and provides educational workshops on affirmative LGBTQ+ practices. Linda is also writing a book for parents of transgender and gender non-binary loved ones. Linda received her master’s in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles with a specialization in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Psychotherapy, and completed her clinical training at the LA LGBT Center. She earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism from San Diego State University.

Find Linda Online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Interested in walking with us in the LONG BEACH PRIDE parade on Sunday, August 6th? Email us at pride.pflagsouthbay@gmail.com for more details and to let us know you want to join! All allies, friends, and family are welcome!

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for rich and supportive conversation and connection.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us on Saturday, June 24th for PRIDE PROM at Common Space! Dancing with DJ Kreature, Prom Photos, Caricature Drawings, Dancing, Beer, Food Trucks, and MORE! No tickets or RSVP required!

Location:

Common Space Brewery
3411 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for rich and supportive conversation and connection.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us this Wednesday in Hermosa Beach for a tasting featuring wines from the LGBTQ community! 🏳️‍🌈🥂 Tickets are $25

Mingle with other LGBTQ members and supporters. 10% of ticket and wine sales will go to @pflag_manhattanbeach. Limited space available; call 310-372-2021 to make a reservation!

Location:

Uncorked - Hermosa
302 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA

We are so EXCITED to announce our South Bay Businesses participating in this year’s Shop for a Cause 2023! All purchases made online and in store June 20th, 2023 will GO TOWARD THE IMPORTANT WORK WE ARE DOING FOR OUR LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH BAY!

88 Kitty

Barsha Wines

Beach Cities Optometry

Beckers Bakery

Cherry Co

Common Space Brewery

Culture Brewing Co

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Gum Tree Shop (Manhattan Beach)

Gum Tree Shop + Cafe  (Hermosa Beach) 

Hermosa Beach Brewing

Japonica (El Segundo)

Margaret O'Leary Manhattan Beach

Michelle's Hermosa Beach

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Shockboxx Project

Sloopy's

sol baby

Spyder Surf Shops

Tabula Rasa Essentials

The NOW Massage

Transformational Life Coaching With Bara   

Uncorked Manhattan Beach

Waterleaf Home

Zinc @ Shade

…And a HUGE thank you to our PARTNERS IN PRIDE 2023 for making South Bay PRIDE 2023 possible!

allcove beach cities

Beach Cities Health District

Byrne & Nixon LLP

Carol Lee Kole Psychotherapy

Chevron

El Camino College

Linda K. Reeves LGBTQ Therapy

Transcends Family Therapy

Kinecta

Alongside Hermosa Beach PRIDE, we would love for you to join us at South Park in Hermosa Beach for a PRIDE Family Picnic on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 from 10a-2p! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, blanket, and celebrate PRIDE by enjoying the day at the park together. We will have family friendly activities for all to enjoy!

Location:
South Park
425 Valley Dr
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254