Let's celebrate another year together! Join us for the Cheers, Queers Holiday Party on Monday, December 1st from 7:00-10:00 p.m. We're meeting at Global Brew Tap House in St. Charles for this relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. Belong: Fox Valley will provide appetizers and desserts. Drinks will be available for purchase. You are welcome to bring your favo

Join us for cookies, cocoa, and a Q&A with local author Becca Grischow! Grischow’s 2024 holiday romance I’ll Get Back to You is set in Geneva (her hometown). It follows Murphy, a lesbian Geneva High School grad who finds her romance prospects in the Tri-Cities severely lacking. (We could have told her to try coming to some Belong events, but then there would be no plot…so carry on, Murphy!) A chance encounter with her former classmate, Ellie (cute and bisexual) turns int

Don't miss the next Rainbow Roundup! Join us on Friday, December 5th from 7-9p.m. at Portillo's in Batavia. Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.

Created for our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse community members ages 18+, this group aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. You belong with us. Gender Peers will meet December 17*  from 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, located at 102 S 2nd St. Please enter from 2nd Street, using the courtyard door marked 110. *Please note, this is the THIRD Wednesday, not the fourth as usual. W

Kaleidoscope - Tween Book Club for Ages 8-12 Saturday, December 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Geneva Public Library - First Floor Conference Room Kaleidoscope is Belong’s Tween Book Club! Open to all people ages 8-12. This months book is: Snapdragon by Kat Leyh. "Snap's town had a witch. At least, that’s how the rumor goes. But in reality, Jacks is just a Croc-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells roadkill skeletons online―after doing a little ritual to put their spirits to rest. I

We're having magical winter fun at Pride Playgroup! Join us Saturday, December 20 at 5:00 p.m. at Peck Farm Park's Winter Wonderland for a special evening meetup to enjoy the lights decorating the farm. Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families. In case of bad weather, we will announce a rain location.

Mark your calendar for our next Belong Hangout! Join us on Thursday, December 11 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva.* Please enter through door 12. The Belong Hangout is a casual “bring your own” social space. Bring games, crafts, hobbies, nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, or none of the above. LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+ ❓ Can't make Cheers, Queers! on Mondays? ❓ Do

Youth Drop-in (Ages 13-19)Weekly on Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. E-mail belongfoxvalley@gmail.com for the exact location in Geneva, IL....