Nicolet Rainbow Hodags

04/15/2026

🌈 Looking for a place to connect, relax, and be yourself?

Join Rainbow Hodags — a welcoming and supportive space where LGBTQ+ students and allies come together to build friendships, share experiences, and support one another.

✨ Meet new people
💬 Talk, listen, and connect
🤝 Be part of a positive and inclusive community

No matter who you are — you belong here.
Different people. One supportive community. Come as you are.

📅 When: First Tuesday of every month
🕓 Time: 4–5 PM
📍 Where: Lakeside Center, Room 221

📲 Stay connected:
Instagram:
Facebook: Nicolet Rainbow Hodags

📧 Questions? Reach out:
[email protected] (Ozi)

[email protected] (Zach)

🌟 Come build community with us — we’d love to meet you.

04/04/2026

Nicolet College Rainbow Hodags will not host Northwoods Pride Festival this year due to several reasons, but we will continue to support this community event as a resource fair at the Pride day! Please follow ArtStart Rhinelander and Northwoods LGBTQ Community to get the updates on Pride festival! Sending love and hugs! 🫂

🌈 Save the Date!

We are thrilled to announce that the 10th Annual Northwoods Pride Festival will take place on June 6 at ArtStart in Rhinelander! This event is presented by ArtStart and powered by the Northwoods LGBTQ+ Community.

This year marks a special milestone—our 10th anniversary. Join us as we celebrate the diversity, resilience, and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community in Northwoods Wisconsin.

Northwoods Pride is more than a festival—it welcomes everyone for a day of celebration that will include live music, food, a resource fair, a family friendly drag show and more!

We are currently seeking sponsors, donations, volunteers, and resource fair participants. Learn more and get involved at:
🔗 northwoodspride.com

Mark your calendar and come celebrate Pride in the Northwoods with us!

🏳️‍🌈 June 6 | ArtStart | Rhinelander, WI

10/16/2025

🌈✨ Join the Northwoods Pride Festival Planning Committee!

🌈✨ Join the Northwoods Pride Festival Planning Committee! ✨🌈

Do you believe in building a more inclusive, joyful, and connected Northwoods community? 🌲💖
Here’s your chance to help make it happen!

The Northwoods Pride Committee is forming now — and we’re looking for passionate, creative, and community-minded folks to help plan and shape the 2026 Pride Festival!

💡 Why Join?
🌟 Make a real difference in advancing inclusion and belonging in the Northwoods.
🎓 Enjoy professional development, leadership coaching, and mentoring opportunities.
🎁 Receive free Pride swag, join our appreciation party, and attend a special team-building retreat.
🤝 Build life-long friendships while strengthening our local LGBTQ+ community!

🕒 Commitment: Just 1–2 hours per month from October to June.
📅 Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 21 | 7–8 PM
📍 Location: ArtStart (68 S Stevens St, Rhinelander) — Virtual option available!

Let’s work together to celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and spread pride throughout the Northwoods! 🌈✨

💌 Interested?
Email Di Wu at [email protected]
to get your invitation link or learn more.

09/03/2025

🌈✨ Calling all LGBTQ+ students & allies at Nicolet College!
The Rainbow Hodags Student Club is back and we’re so excited to kick off the year! 💖 Join us for our first meeting:

📅 Date: Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Location: Lakeside Center, Room 221 (yep—the cozy one with the popcorn machine, TV & sofa!)

This is your space to:
💬 Meet other LGBTQ+ students and allies
🤝 Build community and friendship
🛋️ Relax in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment
✨ Share YOUR ideas for what you want to see this year—your voice matters!

No pressure, no stress—just good vibes, joy, and community. 🌟

Questions? Reach out to our co-advisors:
📧 Laura Sells – [email protected]

📧 Di Wu – [email protected]

Let’s make this a year to remember. 🏳️‍🌈💫 Come as you are—we can’t wait to meet you!

06/25/2025

Dear festival participants 🌈

Thank you so much for your support and participation in the 2025 Northwoods Pride Festival. This event is a huge success and made a big impact to make our community more diverse, welcoming and inclusive! We could not have done this without you!

Would you mind taking 5 minutes to complete this form? It would be great if you can submit your response by Jun 30, 2025. This survey will help continue improve this event and demonstrate the impacts of the event to our community. Thank you!

https://forms.office.com/r/GbHXijbbrz

or Scan the QR code in the picture.

Photo Credit to : Amanda Anderson Creative

06/23/2025

We really enjoyed your music. Thank you for weathering through storms to perform!! Travel safe! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙

06/23/2025

Amanda says it in a soft yet powerful way. We are grateful to all the beautiful allies in the community! And your photographs are FANTASTIC!! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

06/23/2025

Whats a beautiful reflection! Please support Aurora's Guiding Light Foundation and autism awareness and education!!

06/23/2025

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Thank you for supporting my small business and for entertaining all of us at Northwoods Pride yesterday! Follow Katalysst on Facebook, they are currently on tour!

06/23/2025

Thank you for covering the story of us! It was a beautiful day in Rhinelander. 💖

RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) -- Attendees danced, sang and weaved their way to community at the 9th Northwoods Pride Festival on Saturday. The festival took place at ArtStart in Rhinelander.