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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has an annual walk to raise money. The Fresno event will be held on Saturday, April 30 at Roeding Park, with check in at 7:30 am and start time at 9:00 am.  Cathy Brass, a board member and secretary of our Tulare-Kings PFLAG chapter, is team leader for […]

Join the group at China Garden in Visalia at 1634 South Mooney (right next door to Baskin Robbins for those planning ahead) at 12:30 on Sunday, March 27.  Wear your PFLAG T-shirt.  China Garden’s phone number is 625-8638.

PFLAG Tulare and Kings Counties is a volunteer group of parents, family and friends of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT). We welcome members of the GLBT community to our meetings and membership. We meet on the third Sunday of each month. Location: Family HealthCare Network305 East Center Street (Corner of Bridge Street)Visalia

  My son, the pink boy Moms ask if my “feminine” son is gay. Strangers tell me I’m being too permissive. Here’s what they don’t understand By Sarah Hoffman       Sarah Hoffman is the pen name of a woman who writes about her son on her blog. A random mom on the playground, looking serious and

The El Salvadorean food at El Salvador in Farmersville was a treat, and the company was excellent.  In our quest for excellent edibles with good company in as many parts of Tulare and Kings counties as possible, we will be going to Lemoore next month for Filipino food at Zeny’s Restaurant.  It is located at

An acquaintance of mine just published his first book. It is a much needed addition to an area that is extremely lacking. My Uncle’s Wedding follows Andy on his journey through being a part of his uncles wedding. Personally, I would LOVE to see more of these titles in circulation. I think it is critical for

PFLAG Tulare and Kings Counties is a volunteer group of parents, family and friends of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT). We welcome members of the GLBT community to our meetings and membership. We meet on the third Sunday of each month. Location: Family HealthCare Network305 East Center Street (Corner of Bridge

German theologians call for acceptance of gay couples By Jennifer Vanasco02.07.2011 5:00pm EST (Berlin) University theologians in Germany have called on the Catholic Church to abandon the vow of celibacy for priests, open up the clergy for women and accept gays couples. The 143 professors said the church must implement bold reforms because of “a

Transgender activists face multiple challenges (AP) – 17 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) — Many transgender Americans face intolerance in almost every aspect of their lives, contributing to high levels of homelessness, unemployment and despair, according to a comprehensive survey being released Friday. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for