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Welcome to the River City Gems


The River City Gems are a nonprofit social and support group serving the crossdressing and transgender community of Northern California. We are based in Sacramento and have members from the Central Valley, the Bay Area, the Sierra Nevada, and neighboring states.

Our goal is to provide transgender individuals, their partners, and their families with opportunities to socialize in a personally affirming, safe, and supportive environment. We also strive to raise awareness of the transgender community and to promote a positive image to business owners, the media, and the general public. But most of all, we like to have fun! The joy we feel in being who we are is captured in our motto, “Celebrating Feminine Expression.”

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Latest Gems News 

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Gems Rock! (and Rolled!) Talent Show Social Another Success!! New

May 13 2012

For those in attendance at the May Monthly Social it was a great time for good food, great company and a talent show that rocked the house!

Leslie and Melissa played guitar, Francie played the piano and Gabrielle's talent on the harmonica was awesome. These ladies showcased their talent for everyone's enjoyment. We were all treated to some old "Rock and Roll" favorites mixed with some Blues and familiar Ballads. We even enjoyed a couple Classical piano pieces to round out the evening's entertainment. It was a fun party with 27 attendees including 3 first-timers.

Guests brought their own contributions to the pot luck, including deep fried wings, black bean salad, Chinese chicken salad, broccoli and bacon salad, plenty of chips and salsa with fruit and multiple deserts to follow afterward. Comments were overheard to the effect that the offerings were among the best ever provided.

It was great to see the "regular crew" who always come, as well as some surprises including long-time members who hadn't been to a Gems event for a while, and especially the first-timers who came to check us out and found the support and encouragement that they need. This social had it all, nice venue, great music, fabulous food and lots of fun ... and of course, the best thing of all, it's the people who make the party rock!

 

 

Next Gems Event

Picnic In The Park

Picnic In The Park

For a full listing of all our events, click the "Upcoming Events" link on the left.

The days are getting longer and warmer so that means it is a perfect time for a River City Gems picnic!  The same picnic area we used last year has been secured again, at one of the smaller county parks along the American River. The picnic area is surrounded by trees, and it is away from the parking lot and other picnic tables so there is ample privacy.

Hamburgers, hot dogs and a vegetarian option will be provided by the Gems, along with water, sodas, condiments and utensils. Each guest is requested to bring a side dish for sharing.
 
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