The Woodland Pride Parade will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24 starting at Main and Walnut Streets and ending at the Farmer's Market located outside of the Public Library on First St.
A post-parade ice cream social hosted by the Woodland United Methodist Church will be held following the parade.
Last year, dozens filled the streets to show support for the city's LGBTQIA community a day after the Supreme Court announced its overturning of Roe v. Wade – a landmark 1973 decision that has been used to protect the civil rights of many marginalized communities including the LGBTQIA community.
Allison Rodriguez, youth and family manager for CommuniCare and a member of Elevate Queer Yolo, noted last year that while there is some fear after the decision for what might be at stake next for American citizens it's still important to have events like these to ensure people continue to feel included within their communities.
"It's to keep our pride going and keep that community connection and education," she emphasized regarding the parade last year. "While yesterday was a really sad day and people are living in a lot of fear, that's why it's so important to show up that much more and just keep going hopefully bringing more visibility to communities who really need it."
To read more, visit dailydemocrat.com/2022/06/25/woodland-pride-march-highlights-citys-commitment-to-lgbtqia-community.
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Mojo's Lounge & Kitchen 428 Restaurant will be hosting a Pride Mimosa Brunch Saturday, June 24 at 428 First St. Woodland following the Pride Parade.
The event – which ends at 3 p.m. – will feature special guests Suzette Veneti and Liz, a retro funk DJ and raffle prizes, according to an event flyer.
The restaurant was targeted by several agitators allegedly part of hate groups last year after it announced plans of holding a Drag Happy Hour – an event that was canceled due to increased threats of violence in the days leading up to it.
After going through the ordeal, owner and Air Force veteran Christy Hayes remained positive largely because of the support she received from the community.
"In the end, love always wins and I think love will win and shine even through this event," she emphasized following the attack.
To read more, visit dailydemocrat.com/2022/07/01/hate-groups-target-mojos-bar-lounge-thursday-night.
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Local artist Jose DiGregorio created a mural for the MOSAIC Children's Museum's Space Exhibit last Sunday located at 120 Main St. in Woodland.
DiGregorio grew up in Woodland and the museum said in a press release that it is honored to host him because "he has shared his talents and art all around the world."
"One of Jose's specialties is creating celestial nightscapes," the release emphasized. "We are proud to be the recipients of his amazing artworks."
The release added that the museum is set to open later this summer and that DiGregorio's work will be able to be viewed in person.
In a late December 2022 interview, Board President Jennifer Cruickshank explained that MOSAIC is an acronym for the museum's key focus – Museum of Science, Art, Imagination and Creativity.
"Our mission is to provide an environment that enlightens, inspires and empowers children while developing their imagination and artistic talents," she highlighted.
Cruickshank noted that the museum being in the downtown corridor will help "support a robust and prosperous business partnership with the downtown business community."
To read more about the museum, visit dailydemocrat.com/2023/01/01/woodland-mosaic-childrens-museum-poised-to-open-in-spring.
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The Center for Land-Based Learning highlighted Marie McIntyre's introduction to its team while commending her commitment and sacrifice as an Army Veteran and a mother.
"Isa joined the Army at age 17 and trained to be a Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer," the center's press release explained. "Although she was non-infantry, her team was in the field to make repairs in Ramadi, Fallujah and Baghdad."
The release noted that the combat exclusion policy banning women from serving in direct combat was not lifted until 2013 but that McIntyre came under direct enemy fire and was awarded a combat action badge in 2007.
McIntyre was deployed to Iraq when each of her sons was a baby with deployments typically lasting for months.
"When you're a mom, you don't think you would ever put anything ahead of your kids, but if you're a mom and a soldier, you have to put the mission first," she emphasized.
The center noted that although she chose to leave the Army, she is dedicated to serving the Veteran community and worked for the Farmer Veteran Coalition before joining the center as their contracts manager.
"She also served on the board of Women Veterans Giving, which encourages professional development in women veterans," the release stressed. "Isa was recently invited to participate in a documentary film called 'Who We Serve' where she was interviewed by Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer. The documentary will premiere in November. We are incredibly proud and honored to have Isa Marie as a part of our team. Her perspective and experience helps us better serve the veterans who participate in our programs."
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