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It's LGBT Center Awareness Day!🏩

Home isn't always a place, sometimes it's a room full of people who see you fully. Since 1994, LGBTQ+ centers across the country have been that home for millions, offering care, community, and a place to just breathe.

Swipe to find one near you, plus free quit support wherever you land. Your center is out there.

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10.24 itssss a vibe we are a candy stop for @centralvalley_pride Trick or Treat @downtownmerced from 3-5 then staying open late for @supermrkt___
🍬We are a drop off location for community candy donations if you would like to show support 🫶

✨We are open everyday 10am-6pm✨
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#crystals #moonchildcrystalshop #fyp #crystalhealing #spirituality

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Queer kids ages 12 & under and their grownups are invited to our monthly community social! Join @ASATTCI, @QmunityEGUMC, Rainbow Families Sacramento, and @CentralValley_Pride for an uplifting and connective gathering at Elk Grove's indie bookstore. We'll provide experienced hosts for each group, along with drinks and activities, and will have a safety plan in place. ⁠
🏳️‍🌈 Ages 8 & under: We'll offer a storytime, coloring, & activities in the play area.⁠
🏳️‍🌈 Ages 9-12: Our leader will support preteen connection through intentionally selected games and activities in our side bar area, which offers some privacy.⁠
🏳️‍🌈 Parents/Caregivers: A fellow parent of a queer kid will guide discussion, peer support, and resource sharing.⁠
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RSVP at our link in bio! ⁠
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#queersacramento #queerkids #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #sacpride

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With my dear friend Gigi Banks at MERCED Pride 2026! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ from @centralvalley_pride See Gigi host MODESTO’s MoPride in the Park THIS SATURDAY the 10th from 11 AM - 6 PM at Graceada Park - 401 Needham Street in Modesto.

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eeeeee!!! happy October! here’s an overview of our month at luna luna 209 ˋ°•*⁀➷

Sunday Oct 4th ✰ Craft Club: Pumpkin Decorating! tickets are live, and there are only a few spots left so follow the link in our bio now to reserve!

Saturday Oct 17 ✰ Craft Club: Medieval Princess Hat making!! more details & official post coming soon :)

also Saturday Oct 17 & 18 ✰ @amandote.209 pop-up weekend! come by both days for a sweet drink by our favorite!

Saturday Oct 24 ✰ it’s part 1 of Downtown Merced’s Halloweek- @centralvalley_pride Trick-or-Treat Street & @supermrkt___ NightMrkt are both happening this day!! we will be giving out candy (while supplies last & prioritizing kids!) & open late for the supermrkt crowds <3 we will also be dressed up!!!

Saturday Oct 31 ✰ happy Halloween & and even happier Merced AF!!! @merced.af is back & we can’t wait to share more details soon!

October is going to be scary good…
only at luna luna 209!⋆˚꩜｡

open everyday 12pm-6pm
1731 Canal St in lovely Downtown Merced CA

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🖕🧊🧘🏽‍♀️ TODAY!!! Come join the first ever F- ICE yoga protest and donation drive - Friday, September 25th at 5:30pm! We will meet on the corner of Topanga Canyon and Mary Lee Street at Warner Park in Woodland Hills. Swipe right for more info about donations. Gently use items will be donated to Kern county victims during the October pilgrimage as well as mutual aid in MacArthur Park. @that.vvitch @nocampsca

A unique combo platter of yoga, protest and humor, this class will be 30 minutes (mostly standing poses) and taught by a certified yoga teacher! Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket to set on grass and dress in costume (Optional). We need our community to come together in every way possible! 🖕🧊🧘🏽‍♀️ #ficeyoga #whindivisible #yogaprotest #frogyoga #yogalife

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Queer kids ages 12 & under and their grownups are invited to our monthly community social! Join @ASATTCI, @QmunityEGUMC, Rainbow Families Sacramento, and @CentralValley_Pride for an uplifting and connective gathering at Elk Grove's indie bookstore. We'll provide experienced hosts for each group, along with drinks and activities, and will have a safety plan in place. ⁠
🏳️‍🌈 Ages 8 & under: We'll offer a storytime, coloring, & activities in the play area.⁠
🏳️‍🌈 Ages 9-12: Our leader will support preteen connection through intentionally selected games and activities in our side bar area, which offers some privacy.⁠
🏳️‍🌈 Parents/Caregivers: A fellow parent of a queer kid will guide discussion, peer support, and resource sharing.⁠
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RSVP at our link in bio! ⁠
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#queersacramento #queerkids #elkgroveca #sacramentononprofit #sacpride

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Ladt weekend's adventures. The Merced Lao Boat Race at Lake Yosemite. Amazing cultural festival & community event. I had the best food & coconut ube drink. It was hot 🌡. Then ran to @centralvalley_pride to support great job everyone! @lookn4u_2 @poppyrose_decor @iamjessebobbymercedhills @just_jennifer13.

The after party Drag Show by @gigibankss was ❤️‍🔥. I hope @joystiqmerced doe this more often. Congrats @garry_harris_the_realtor on your debut!

Then deserved lunch break @ sushi cuisine when I got back to the week.

#weekends #celebrate #drag #community #lao

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A few shots from the recent @centralvalley_pride. Thank you again for hiring and trusting me to cover your event!

PS
(Keep the comments civil.)

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Marquees For Central Valley Pride 🌈
Balloons by @poppyrose_decor
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Message Us To Book 💬

#209marquee #209events #209partydecor #209parties #marquee

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PRIDE 2026🏳️‍🌈

Grateful for another opportunity to fill the streets with so much love through color! Thank you @centralvalley_pride and all the amazing volunteers who show up to make this amazing event happen, @209.marquee for the custom marquee letters👌🏼and of course to my work fam for hanging in there through the 5 hrs of continuous balloon blowing😅🫣.

@nkballoonsshop
@bargainballoons
#tuftexballoons #pride🌈 #centralvalleypride #merced

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