The Queen's Guard

08/02/2026

Rescued the BBQ from its slumber and be at The Meeting in about 5 minutes!

08/02/2026

Hey folks! It is SO nice out, we decided to grab the BBQ for tonight's dinner! So come on out and enjoy some burgers n hot dogs!

07/31/2026

Looking for a welcoming place to spend your Saturday evening?

Join us for Crafty Qu**rs & Peers this Saturday at 7 PM at The Meeting House (415 S. Bailey St., Palmer).

Whether you're crafting, chatting, making new friends, or curious about volunteering, there's a place for you here.

✨ Bring your own project or just come as you are.
🍪 Food and snacks provided.
💜 Community, connection, and creativity encouraged.

07/15/2026

Couldn't be more proud, or honored to know these amazing women and others in the Alaska Rainbow Elders!

They say they never imagined the joy of being out together, but they’re worried about what’s coming.

07/15/2026

Sad, but true.

The target changes.

But the pattern often stays the same.

Years ago, many LGBTQ+ people heard:

“They’re recruiting children.”
“It’s just a phase.”
“It’s not natural.”
“They’re too young to know.”

Today, many transgender people are hearing those very same arguments.

History has a way of repeating itself.

That doesn’t mean every conversation about gender is identical to past conversations about sexual orientation. There are real differences between being gay and being transgender, and each deserves to be understood on its own terms.

But it’s worth noticing when the same fear-based talking points are recycled from one generation to the next.

We’ve seen this before.

We’ve seen predictions that never came true.
We’ve seen panic replace curiosity.
We’ve seen fear drown out the voices of the very people being talked about.

And we’ve also seen what happens when people choose a different path.

When parents listen.
When communities learn.
When we replace assumptions with understanding.

Every person has an opportunity to decide whether they will respond to people who are different with fear or with compassion.

We can’t control every headline or every law.

But we can educate.
We can tell the truth.
We can lead with love.

And one conversation at a time, one family at a time, we can help write a different ending to this story.

Together, we can change the world.

07/14/2026

07/13/2026

🌈 Thank You, Vendors! 🌈

A huge thank you to all of our amazing vendors for being part of Mat-Su Pride! Your support, participation, and dedication helped make this year's celebration so special. We are grateful for each of you and the role you played in creating a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive event for our community.

💜 Thank you for helping make Mat-Su Pride a success! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️