October 2026: Monthly Local LGBTQ+ Information
SUPPORT:
Join Us! PFLAG Huntington Beach Support Meeting, Chili party and special guest speaker Kanan Durham from Pride at the Pier!
Date: 10/08/26
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location & RSVP: For details email us @ pflaghuntingtonbeach@gmail.com
Support Meeting Guest Speaker Bio:
We are thrilled to welcome Kanan Durham from Pride at the Pier as our guest speaker at our October support meeting! Kanan Durham (he/him) is a transgender activist, educator, and the founder and executive director of Pride at the Pier, an LGBTQ+ political advocacy 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Orange County, California.
Transgender Activist- Kanan Durham
Community:
Welcome our new Board Member, DJ Rivera!
We are thrilled to welcome DJ Rivera as our new Treasurer! As a dedicated member of PFLAG Huntington Beach and a leader in re-establishing our Speakers Bureau, DJ brings both a passion for supporting the LGBTQ+ community and expertise in financial accounting, analysis, and strategic business support.
PFLAG Book Club:
Join us in an educational, virtual program where we can learn together and hear directly from the authors. The first 6 attendees of our upcoming October and November PFLAG Huntington Beach support meetings that express interest in reading the books and attending the book club meetings will receive free copies.
Virtual Book Club Meeting with Author Dr. Lucas Wilson
Tuesday, November 3 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jyb-rkcf-cxk
Book: Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors' Stories of Conversion Therapy, brings together 17 stories about conversion therapy, written by survivors themselves. Having received praise from a number of reviewers, like those at Publishers Weekly, the book gives voice to a number of LGBTQ+-related themes and experiences, especially in/from high-control religious contexts. As we continue to hear about conversion therapy in the news and on social media, it unfortunately remains a relevant subject to talk about and fight against.
Book Club Virtual Meeting with Author Ben Greene
Thursday, January 21, 2027 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nin-qnem-xiu
Book: My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support:
Purchase here. It will also be coming out in paperback on October 1st a more affordable version.
A resource guide for families, loved ones, and allies to transgender people. The book is joy-centered, focused on the experiences of transgender people, and provided tactical strategies for support.
EVENTS:
Pride History Fest
Wednesday, October 6th
11am-1pm
Come say hi at our table at Golden West College!
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