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We are Ventura County's LGBTQ community. We believe that all people deserve a diverse, inclusive, accepting and welcoming safe space. In lifting each other up even when it's hard, we build allies, opportunities and resources to live our best lives and help those around us do the same.

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Pride Nook Reading List (March – Aug 2025)

Below is the list the of books the Pride Nook will be reading March – August 2025. March: Coming Out Stories edited by  Emma Goswell & Sam Walker nominated by Ignacio April: It Came…
Join us for a dazzling Drag Queen Bingo extravaganza at Paddys Lounge in Ventura on Feb 16th at 4:00 PM, featuring the fabulous Cooper the Queen. Proceeds benefit Rainbow Umbrella for Pride Prom. Dont miss out on this colorful celebration!.

Drag Queen Bingo – Sunday 2/16

Join us for Cooper The Queen’s “Last Call” as host of Drag Queen Bingo at Paddy’s Bar and Lounge in Ventura. Sunday, February 16, 2025 4:00pm Proceeds from this event…

Free HIV & STI Screening

Upcoming Testing Day: March 3rd Do you know your status? Schedule a FREE confidential screening at our Community Resource Center by visiting https://www.diversitycollective.org/schedule-your-appointment/. All appointments are performed by a trained…

Have an urgent sexual health question?

If you have an urgent sexual health questions, please email Diversity SHINES at shines@diversitycollective.org They will be able to provide information and resources about:
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Health Equity Collaborative – Counseling and Reproductive Care

Seeking counseling or reproductive health care services? Look no further than Pacific Pride Foundation and Planned Parenthood California Central Coast for inclusive care and support! We are proud to collaborate…
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12/6 Rainbow Umbrella

Rainbow Umbrella will not be meeting Friday 12/6. Instead, we will be holding our World AIDS Day film screening and RU members are welcome to attend. Friday, December 6th in…
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Closed Thanksgiving

Our offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 – Sunday, November 1. We will be open regular business hours starting Monday, December 2. GROUPS: OutSpoken Men’s Group and Rainbow Umbrella…
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Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)

Join us as we honor the transgender folks we’ve lost in the U.S. this year and celebrate the strength and resiliency of our community. This year there are multiple ways…
Join us for Paddy's Drag Queen Bingo event on 10/20/24, at 4:00 PM, located at 2 W Main St, Ventura, CA. This colorful flyer features a dazzling drag performer alongside the Little Unicorns logo. Expect thrilling games of bingo with exciting prizes, delicious drinks, and endless fun!

Support LU with Drag Queen Bingo

Sunday – the perfect day to have brunch, take a nap, and then head over to Paddy’s for a hilarious and entertaining afternoon of Bingo. Our own Cooper The Queen…

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