This month’s book selection is "Light from Uncommon Stars". It is a science fiction and fantasy novel by Ryka Aoki, set in California's San Gabriel Valley.

The story follows Shizuka Satomi, who made a deal with the devil and must convince seven violin prodigies to trade their souls to save her own. She has already delivered six and believes she has found her final candidate in Katrina Nguyen, a talented young transgender runaway.

However, everything changes when Shizuka meets Lan Tran—a retired starship captain and interstellar refugee—at a local donut shop. As the lives of these three women intertwine, the story explores themes of magic, identity, and hope, ultimately showing the power of finding a family worth crossing the universe for.

Please help spread the word, bring a friend, and let's grow the membership of this fabulous club for the enrichment of our like-minded members.

Looking for a fun, easy way to get outside and just have a great day!!!

Join Outdoorsy for a float down one of Florida’s most beautiful spring-fed rivers! Clear water, sunshine, good conversation, great story telling from one of our members, and a laid-back group of friendly people — this is the perfect summer adventure. No special experience needed — if you can float in a tube, you can do this trip

More Info at https://www.meetup.com/outdoorsyadventureteam/

Who is OUTdoorsy?

OUTdoorsy is a group of adventurers from the LGBTQ community looking to get out on trails, on rivers, or anywhere outside, actively enjoying nature and the great outdoors. Looking to make new friends in the LGBTQ community while having a great adventure? Then this group is for you. They also welcome our straight brothers, sisters, friends, and allies!

Just $10.00 per year, you can join OUTdoorsy and support their cause. The OUTdoorsy Adventure Team is officially a nonprofit organization! While our love for exploring the great outdoors remains at the heart of our group, we’re expanding our mission to include community outreach.

Karaoke is back for our next Monday Mingle! 

We’d love friends of all ages to join us for a wonderful evening of entertainment and great conversation. Come out and check out the new renovations at the Inkwell, the bigger stage and extra space are perfect for dancing and mingling together. 

Let’s represent Fernandina Beach Pride on this kayak adventure hosted by Outdoorsy.

OUTdoorsy Adventure Team is NE Florida's LGBTQ Explorers. For more information about OUTdoorsy go to https://www.meetup.com/outdoorsyadventureteam/

Make your kayak reservations for July 4th at 9 AM. Please get there no later than 8:45 AM to get set up.**If you need to rent a kayak, go to: 👉 https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ameliaislandadventures/items/448543/availability/2108571582/book/**

The Lofton Creek Kayak tour is a calm, blackwater channel that meanders through the forested wetlands of Yulee, Florida. A primordial waterway, Lofton Creek features water that is dark in color, created by the tannins which leach into the water as vegetation decays. We will paddle along with bald cypress, sweet gum, and rare flowers like pickerelweed and wild azaleas. This unique ecosystem is reminiscent of an old south bayou – with brackish water teeming with unique plants, animals, and reptiles.

We’re so excited to invite you to our very first Pride movie night at the Amelia Musical Playhouse! It’s a wonderful chance to mingle and celebrate together as we wrap up a fantastic Pride month. We’ll provide some tasty free snacks, and refreshing adult beverages will be available for purchase.

We’ll be screening the 1994 Australian classic, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. This vibrant, heartfelt film is a true camp masterpiece that beautifully blends humor with touching moments. It follows the journey of three performers across the outback and is celebrated for its pioneering spirit in LGBTQ+ cinema.

Tickets are $20.00 and for sale at the door on Movie Night. There is a cash bar for beer and wine, with light snacks included.

As part of our upcoming Pride Month Celebration, we are thrilled to announce that Disco Witch will be hosting a DIVA Lip Sync.

We invite you to dress to impress and bring your full "DIVA self" to the stage for what promises to be a spectacular event. The evening will be hosted by Shelly, who is looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Join us for "Sashaying in the Sand," a drop-in group activity led by Laurel Strong. This is a great way to meet some new friends all while getting some light exercise. There is always a chance to have a light refreshment afterwards. We will meet near the volleyball courts at Main Beach to begin.

Please note that this is a self-paced beach walk and is weather permitting.

We hope to see you there!

“Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. We're changing Florida through lobbying, grassroots organizing, education, and coalition building — so that no one suffers harassment or discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression”, About Equality Florida | Equality Florida

Please join us for happy hour on the first Monday of the month at The Inkwell Art Bar.

We look forward to seeing you there. Come out, be loud, and proud.

“DODGE THE STIGMA” A high-energy morning of friendly dodgeball competition, connection, and survivor support. Spectators will have opportunities to get involved, cheer on their favorite teams, and participate in Fan Favorite!

Come out and support Fernandina Beach Pride. We need all the support we can get!

Please join us on the first Monday of the month for the "Pride Monday Mingle." We encourage you to attend our first gathering in April to help shape the activities for our future events.

We look forward to seeing you there

Fernandina Beach High School Hope Squad will be hosting the third annual Out of the Darkness campus walk benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Please consider this very important cause. You can participate this year by walking, fundraising, creating a team, or promoting your services and resources.

For further information go to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

or reach out to Harper Spencer, MSW, LCSW

School Social Worker

Fernandina Beach High School

904-277-9046

The Welcome Group at the MUMC provides a safe space to be yourself. You can enjoy a fantastic meal all while having great conversations. The group gathers at 6 PM for dinner, devotional, and socializing. All are welcome, no matter your sexuality, gender, or who you bring.

Part of Fernandina Beach Pride's mission is to help make Nassau County a better place to live for ALL its residents. We have teamed up with Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc. to adopt a prominent stretch of 14th St. near downtown (from Atlantic Ave. to Lime St.). We hold quarterly litter-pickup sessions to help enable DOT work crews to devote more time to other road maintenance and special highway projects, all while helping keep our home clean.

Need volunteer hours? Just want to help keep Fernandina a beautiful place to live? Come join us! Sign up using the link below so we can update you in case of inclement weather.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EACA82CA5F5CF8-60888386-roadside

Let’s celebrate Pride karaoke style! Come out wherever you are and sing your heart out. It is going to be a fun evening at the Inkwell Art Bar.

We hope to see you there!

We are seeking dedicated supporters to help make the Fernandina Beach Pride Parade & Festival the best it can be. Your support is what makes this event possible. We invite you to be a part of our team. Every hour of your time makes a significant difference.

We invite you to join our team in one of the following roles:

- Parade Logistics: Coordinate with participants and manage parade flow.

- Parade Marshals: Assist with safety and direction during the parade.

- Festival & Vendor Coordination: Manage vendor area logistics, including setup and teardown.

- Program Management: Coordinate and manage the event program.

- Merchandise: Coordinate t-shirt sales.

- Information Booth: Staff the Fernandina Beach Pride booth during the event.

If you are interested in helping, please join us at the Inkwell on March 15th.

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EACA82CA5F5CF8-62193807-2026

Scenic Bike Adventure on the Timucuan Trail

Fernandina Beach Pride has been invited on this scenic bike adventure on the Timucuan trail Hosted by the Outdoorsy Adventure Team. Join us on this relaxed, scenic bike adventure along one of Northeast Florida’s most beautiful coastal trails.

We’ll begin at the Timucuan Trailhead: 11009 Heckscher Dr.

Our route starts overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and through Little Talbot Island and Big Talbot Island, with optional off‑road detours for those who want extra views. We’ll also stop at Boneyard Beach, a perfect place to rest, explore, and take in the scenery.

From there, we’ll keep cruising and roll onto a wooden boardwalk overlooking Spoonbill Pond — a premier birding spot where roseate spoonbills often show off their bright pink plumage.

Whether you want to ride 10 miles or 100 miles, this adventure is flexible and all about enjoying the outdoors at a comfortable, leisurely pace.

For more information go to: https://www.meetup.com/outdoorsyadventueteam/events/312934265/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

The Welcome Group at the MUMC provides a safe space to be yourself. You can enjoy a fantastic meal all while having great conversations. The group gathers at 6 PM for dinner, devotional, and socializing. All are welcome, no matter your sexuality, gender, or who you bring.

Start your Monday off right by joining Fernandina Beach Pride at The Inkwell Art Bar. It will be a great evening of conversation and live music by Honey Deacon.

We hope to see you there!

Fernandina Beach Pride is invited to join the UnValentine’s Day Hike at Eagans Creek Trail. This event is organized by OUTdoorsy Adventure Team - NE Florida's LGBTQ Explorers group.

We’ll meet at the Nature Pavilion behind the Atlantic Avenue rec center and take the green trail south through the salt marsh. After crossing Jasmine Street we’ll take the blue trail through the freshwater ecosystem with a high likelihood we’ll see some gators and plenty of other critters. We’ll switch to the red trail, then loop back up onto the blue trail before heading north back to the rec center. We should get around 3 miles of hiking on relatively flat, easy terrain.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the trail. Insect repellant is essential.

After the hike, those that wish to can head to La Sureña Mexican restaurant for lunch.

For more information go to: https://www.meetup.com/outdoorsyadventueteam/events/313063151/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

Ring in the New Year with Pride Yoga.

Celebrate with a welcoming, inclusive yoga class for all levels, ages, and bodies

Cost is $10.

Pre-class registration is required. Class limited to 25, so sign up NOW! 

You can register for the class using the link below.

Schedule - Wellness Living Systems