When: Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 @ 11am - 6pm Where: Watsonville Historic Downtown Plaza … [Read more...]
Upcoming 2015 Pride Celebrations!
Watsonville - “Bridging Cultures, Hearts, and Thoughts” When: Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 @ 11am - 5pm Where: Watsonville Historic Downtown Plaza For more information visit facebook.com/WatsonvillePride2015 San Jose - “40th Anniversary - Looking Forward From Forty” When: Sunday, August 30th, 2015 @ 10am - 7pm * Parade begins at 10am followed by the festival from 12pm - 7pm. * Family Garden is Noon - 4pm Where: Downtown San Jose Cost: Adults = $10 - $15, Children 13 and younger are free with a paying adult. svpride.com Salinas … [Read more...]
STRANGE: A Program for Queer Youth in Santa Cruz County
“The goal of the STRANGE Program is to create a safe environment that fosters an experience of empowerment and full acceptance for all expressions of gender and sexual orientation. STRANGE also creates an opportunity for queer youth to obtain a positive and supportive group of peers.” For more information on this program visit the attached flyer. Weekly Meeting Schedule: Middle Aged Youth (12 - 14) - Every Friday 12:30pm - 4pm High School Aged Youth (14 - 18) - Every Sunday 12:30pm - 4pm Where: Youth Services Building, 709 Mission Street, … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Out in Our Faith Presents “Call Me Kuchu”, Tonight, July 18
Join Temple Beth El, Ocean Gate Zen Center, and the Diversity Center for the Santa Cruz premiere of the film “Call Me Kuchu” with special Ugandan guest speaker John “Long Jones” Abdallah Wambere, and Dharma Rain Zen Center practitioner David Robinson, to share their experiences with Uganda’s anti-homosexual laws. Refreshments provided. **Youth are welcome to this event** When: Saturday, July 18th, 2015 @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Cost = $3 - $10 (Sliding scale, no one will be turned away for lack … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG of Santa Cruz County Presents: “Four Decades: Gay Beach Volleyball at the Boardwalk”
Please join us as participants, celebrating their 37th season this year, will be sharing about one of the oldest, continuous gatherings in our community, as well as about the ways in which they contribute to the community. When: Tuesday, July 14th , 2015 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 For more information: pflagscc@gmail.com, www.pflagscc.org or (831) 427-4016. … [Read more...]
Save the Date: 2015 Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival, June 7
Every first Sunday in June, the Santa Cruz County Community joins with the voices of LGBTQ communities and their allies around the world in celebration of Pride Month. The Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival has been made possible for 40+ years because of the – often brave – time, talent, and treasure contributions of our Santa Cruz County community members. As a community member, we ask for your monetary support in creating a safe space for our community members to gather, celebrate, listen, shout, chant, march, learn, exist, break bread, … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Leadership Awards!
Dear Friend of Queer Youth, Please join us in honoring & celebrating queer youth leaders at the 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards on Saturday, May 9th at San Lorenzo Valley High School at 5:30 pm! Sponsor or Host a Table! Whether you're a group of friends, a business or community organization, consider attending QYLA as a group and sponsoring a table. Each table seats 10 persons. You'll be able to sit together and enjoy the dinner and awards ceremony together. Each table will be listed as a co-sponsor at the event. Final … [Read more...]
Queer & Ally Youth Talent Auditions for QYLA
LGBTQIA Celebration of Self: A Masquerade Ball Looking for Talent & Emcees * Do you sing? Solo or with friends? * Do you dance? Solo or with a troupe? * Do you play an instrument? Solo act or in a band? * Do you have a skit you would like to perform? * Have you written poetry/prose you would like to recite? * Would you like to be one of the emcees's for this years Awards Ceremony? We are looking for youth emcees and several youth performance artists or groups to perform for the 2015 Queer Youth Leadership … [Read more...]
First Annual Diversity Dance!!!
Enjoy an evening of refreshments, a fashion show, music, and much more! This event will begin after the Day of Silence march in downtown Santa Cruz. When: Friday, April 17th 2015 @ 6pm - 9pm Where: Santa Cruz High School Cafeteria, 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA Ages: High school students ages 14 - 18 welcome with permission slip Cost: FREE! Donations to support the cause accepted. The FINE PRINT: No Alcohol, No Drugs, Random Breathalyzer Checks, All students must have completed and signed Permission slip to enter. Be Kind and … [Read more...]
[Save the Date] 21st Annual Gay Prom “Fame Not Shame – A Night to be a Celeb”, June 6, Hayward
We welcome LGBTQQI2-S & Allies ages 20 and Under! Network with other youth across the bay area and dance the night away! When: Saturday, June 6th, 2015 @ 7pm - Midnight Where: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 Cost: $25 per person - Prepaid groups of 10 or more $20 per person For more information contact: (510) 247 - 8200 or visit gayprom.org … [Read more...]