At the beginning of 2024, queer community leaders in my touristy mountain town of Truckee set a goal to host the town’s first-ever Pride celebration, which included 27 free events throughout the region in efforts to empower the town’s queer community.
Read MoreSierra Poetry Festival inaugurated a new Nevada County Youth Poet Laureate program last year, and welcomed Joey Henry into the role.
Read MoreIn a town with few options for teen entertainment, The Aspen Collective provides a safe sober space for teens by teens, and hosts inclusive concerts focused on harm reduction and mutual aid.
Read MoreTalented young artists deserve equity. When creativity is supported, the result is a generation of successful creative professionals.
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