Monthly Parent Support Group
New location! Now meeting at the Chatham Community Library on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6-7 pm.
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Rainbow Readers Book Club
On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow ready to spend the WNBA offseason playing for the Russian women’s basketball team where she had been the centerpiece of previous championship seasons. Instead, a security checkpoint became her gateway to hell when she was arrested for mistakenly carrying under one gram of medically prescribed hash oil. Brittney’s world was violently upended in a crisis she has never spoken in detail about publicly—until now.
In Coming Home, Brittney finally shares the harrowing details of her sudden arrest days before Russia invaded Ukraine; her bewilderment and isolation while navigating a foreign legal system amid her trial and sentencing; her emotional and physical anguish as the first American woman ever to endure a Russian penal colony while the #WeAreBG movement rallied for her release; the chilling prisoner swap with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout; and her remarkable rise from hostage to global spokesperson on behalf of America’s forgotten. In haunting and vivid detail, Brittney takes readers inside the horrors of a geopolitical nightmare spanning ten months.
And yet Coming Home is more than Brittney’s journey from captivity to freedom. In an account as gripping as it is poignant, she shares how her deep love for Cherelle, her college sweetheart and wife of six years, anchored her during their greatest storm; how her family’s support pulled her back from the brink; and how hundreds of letters from friends and neighbors lent her resolve to keep fighting. Coming Home is both a story of survival and a testament to love—the bonds that brought Brittney home to her family, and at last, to herself.
Drag Me to the Polls
CHATHAM COUNTY EARLY VOTING CELEBRATION
We’re excited to invite you to Drag Me to the Polls, a nonpartisan civic engagement celebration happening Saturday, October 25 at 9:45 AM at The Plant (220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro). Start your weekend with drag performances, community connection, and civic pride! After a short program, we’ll shuttle guests to the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center for early voting (10:30 AM – 3:30 PM). Then, come back to The Plant for The Get Down, an all-day music and costume party from 12–8 PM, featuring live music, community fun, and great food and drinks available from The Plant’s local businesses.
Important Note: This is a municipal election, so only voters who live within the city limits of a Chatham County municipality can cast a ballot, but everyone is welcome to celebrate! Whether you’re voting or just joining for the joy, this day is for our whole community.
Event Highlights
9:45am: 3 fabulous drag performers: G-Clef, Thigh Fieri, and Franny Starlight (emcee)!
Special guest speaker: Rev. Brent Levy
10:30am-3:30pm: Free shuttle to and from the polls
12pm-8pm: All day music and costume party at The Get Down
Note: The Plant has lawn space for standing or sitting and a few benches and chairs available. If you’d like guaranteed seating, feel free to bring a chair or blanket with you.
Steering Committee Meeting
Our next Steering Committee Meeting is coming up, and we’d love for you to join us! This gathering is open to everyone in the community, and it’s a great opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas, and input as we plan the months ahead. Whether you’ve been involved with Chatham Pride for a while or are just getting started, your voice matters.
Current Agenda:
LGBTQ+ Youth Group
Parent Gatherings and Activities
Podcast Project
Trans Clothing Closet
Holiday Events
…and more!
Feel free to bring suggestions!
Come be part of shaping the future of our work together on Thursday, October 2nd from 6:00pm-7:30pm at 79 West in Pittsboro!
Rainbow Readers Book Club
Our next fiction book is Like a House on Fire, by Lauren McBrayer. “After twelve years of marriage and two kids, Merit has begun to feel like a stranger in her own life. She loves her husband and sons, but she desperately needs something more than sippy cups and monthly sex. So, she returns to her career at Jager + Brandt, where a brilliant and beautiful Danish architect named Jane decides to overlook the “break” in Merit’s resume and give her a shot. Jane is a supernova—witty and dazzling and unapologetically herself—and as the two work closely together, their relationship becomes a true friendship. In Jane, Merit sees the possibility of what a woman could be. And Jane sees Merit exactly for who she is. Not the wife and mother dutifully performing the roles expected of her, but a whole person.
Their relationship quickly becomes a cornerstone in Merit’s life. And as Merit starts to open her mind to the idea of more—more of a partner, more of a match, more in love—she begins to question: what if the love of her life isn’t the man she married. What if it’s Jane?”
The Book Club meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st, 6:00-7:30 pm, at 79 West in Pittsboro.
Back to School Bash
Chatham Pride is excited to partner with the Chatham Community Library to host a Family-Friendly Back to School Bash on Friday, August 22nd from 3:30-5:00 PM. Join us for fun, connection, and celebration as we welcome the new school year! Expect activities, community resources, and a welcoming space for all families.
Bring school supplies for local teachers: List of supplies
Parents, Chatham Pride is exploring the creation of a youth group! We invite you and your youth to join us at this event to share your ideas and help shape what this group could look like.
The Back to School Bash is scheduled for Friday, August 22nd, 3:30-5 pm, at Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
The Graveyard Shift Dark Disco Dance Party
Come get spooky with us at the Graveyard Shift—a monthly dark disco dance party hosted at The Other Side of The Mod! With beats by the electrifying Mouse the DJ, we’re mixing queer joy with a dash of the macabre for a night of glitter, shadows, and grooves that won’t quit. Channel your inner night creature, bring your best disco look (dark sparkle encouraged), and dance like the ghosts are watching. This one’s for the late-night lovers, the fearless misfits, and the stories that come alive after dark. 21+ | Costumes optional, vibes required.
Drag Bingo Night!
Join our friends at Cafe Root Cellar for a night of great food, fun and DRAG! We're taking bingo up a notch for Pride Month with our 2nd Annual Drag Bingo Night!
This is a limited seating event. Ticket includes bingo cards, passed appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer, wine and bubbly sold separately! Menu includes vegetarian options. MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND!
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Pride Pots at Clayworx Studios
Join our friends from Clayworx Studios for an evening of creativity and community! This open house event runs from 5–8 PM and features music, refreshments, hands-on fun, and trivia prizes. Come celebrate Pride with us—bring your imagination, your friends, and your festive spirit!
Want more info? Check out their website
Pridefest (Sanford)
1:00pm-5:00pm at the Hugger & Mugger Brewing Company in Sanford! Join our friends at the local LGBTQ+ Center for the most fabulous Pride event Sanford has ever seen — a full day of community, celebration, and unapologetic joy!
We’re talking:
💦 Kiddie pools to cool off & play
🎯 Dunk tank (featuring your least favorite politicians)
🦄 Inflatable icons you can sponsor with cheeky names
🍩 Pride-themed donuts & sweet treats
🚚 Food truck rodeo
🎨 Face painting & artsy fun
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ vendors & local makers
🎶 Music, dancing, and community vibes
👙 Swimsuit contest — bring the heat AND the glam!
FREE and open to all — families, allies, rebels, and rainbow warriors welcome. Whether you’re cannonballing into a kiddie pool or cheering on your favorite swimsuit contestant, this is your moment to show up, stand proud, and spread love like glitter. Let’s make history, Sanford-style.
Pride Story Time
Families are invited to join us in the Lakritz Story Time Room for a PRIDE themed story time. Hear stories, sing songs, and more! Story time is geared toward children who have not yet entered kindergarten (ages 2-5), but anyone is welcome to join in on the fun!
For more information, contact Youth Services via email at youth.services@chathamlibraries.org
Rainbow Readers Book Club
We are on to our next literary adventure with the book Bi: The HiddenCulture, History, and Science of Bisexuality by Julie Shaw. “Despite all the welcome changes that have happened in our culture and laws over the past few decades in regard to sexuality, the subject (bisexuality) remains one of the most influential but least understood aspects of our lives.” The next meeting is tentatively schedule for Thursday, June 26th from 6:00-7:30 at 79 West in Pittsboro.
Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
West End Kitchen Coffee Social
Slow down, sip up, and connect. Join us for a casual coffee social at West End Kitchen, where community brews over conversation. Whether you’re along time local or new to the area, this is a chance to meet friendly faces, share your story, and feel the power of showing up exactly as you are. No agenda—just good coffee, good people, and a whole lot of love. Allies welcome.Bring a friend or come solo—we’d love to see you.
CCPA Build Event
Chatham County Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Chatham Pride to launch the first Chatham Pride Build Event!
Family Movie Night
In celebration of Pride Month, join us for a heartwarming evening with a special screening of Disney Pixar’s Luca (2021, PG)! Set in a beautiful seaside town in Italy, Luca is a story of friendship, self-discovery, and embracing who you truly are.
Bring the whole family to the Holmes Family Meeting Room for this in-person event, presented in partnership with Chatham Community Library. Snacks, smiles, and community joy guaranteed!
Pride Celebration Worship Service
All are welcome to a special Pride Worship Service hosted by The Local Church—a time to reflect, rejoice, and renew. Join us as we celebrate the sacredness of LGBTQ+ lives through music, prayer, and community. This affirming service is open to people of all faiths (and none), centered on love, justice, and belonging. Come as you are—there’s a place for you here.
PBO Pride After Party
Still buzzing from Pride? Keep the celebration going at the official After Party! Join us at Havoc Brewing Company for Shaken & Stirred—an evening of great drinks, fun vibes, and fabulous company. Whether you’re winding down or turning up, we’ve saved you a seat. Come raise a glass to Pride and keep the night alive!
2025 PBO Pride Festival
Be part of an incredible celebration of LGBTQIA pride in Chatham County! This is a vibrant family-friendly festival. Let’s come together to celebrate love, diversity, and community! For details, visit pbopride.org.
Drag Show & Dance Party
Get ready for a night of glitter, glam, and groove! Kick off PBO Pride weekend in style with our Drag Show & Dance Party—a high-energy evening full of fierce performances, fabulous costumes, and non-stop celebration. Watch local queens and kings light up the stage, then hit the dance floor as we keep the party going into the night. THiS EVENT IS FOR PEOPLE AGES 13+.
GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
Whether you’re a dancing queen, a sparkle enthusiast, or just here for the vibes, this event promises an unforgettable kickoff to Pride weekend. Come as you are—or as someone completely new—and celebrate love, identity, and community with us.
Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Trans/Non-Binary Adult Meet-Up
Let’s celebrate our diverse identities and strengthen our sense of community in a safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive network. For more details, email karen@chathampride.org
Book Club Meeting
Please join us on Thursday, April 24, 6-7:30pm at 79° West Innovation Hub in Pittsboro for our next discussion, where we’ll be diving into “The Prophets” by Robert Jones, Jr.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly by emailing dan@chathampride.org!
Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
CCPA Steering Committee Meeting
Join us for a Steering Committee Meeting as we plan upcoming events, discuss community initiatives, and shape the future of Chatham Pride! This is a great opportunity to get involved, share ideas, and help create a more inclusive and vibrant Chatham County. Whether you're a long-time volunteer or new to Chatham Pride, we welcome all voices at the table. Come be a part of the conversation and help us make a difference!
Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Low-Key Social Event
Our friends at Café Diem are turning up the fun with evening events! Karaoke? They’ve got it. Open mic? Nailed it. And now, it’s game on! 🎲✨ Chatham Pride is heading to their Game Night on Thursday, March 20th, at 6:00PM, We would love to see you there! Bring your favorite game, bring your friends—just maybe leave Monopoly at home… we’re here to make friends, not life long rivals. Heck, Chatham Pride will even buy you a drink! 😆 See you there!
Young People’s Civic Engagement Focus Group Discussion - Earn $50!
Leadership Triangle, a local nonprofit, is partnering with CIRCLE (a research/civic engagement unit at Tufts University) on a study titled Young People’s Civic Engagement in Low Media Ecosystem Communities. Chatham County is one of a few counties in the country where young adult voter turnout is higher than you would expect for the existing media ecosystem, and the Tufts team wants to try to understand why. They're hoping to interview 15-30 young adults through focus group discussions, defined as anyone between 18-29 years of age. Interviewees must reside in Chatham County. You'll receive a $50 Visa gift card for your participation.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 6th
⏰ Time: Two time slots available: 12:00 pm or 6:00 pm
📍Location: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center - 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Link to sign up: https://calendly.com/kristine-lt/circle-focus-group-discussion
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle. Her email is kristine@leadershiptriangle.com
Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration!
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll with Chatham Pride at our Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration at Camp Royall in Moncure, NC!