The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County is seeking to honor local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and their allies at the 2015 Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA)! Eligible awardees are those who have shown outstanding leadership, academic excellence, or community engagement as an LGBTQ youth under the age of 18, or as an ally to LGBTQ youth. Allies to LGBTQ youth may be a straight youth, or can also be a straight or LGBTQ adult. If you know an LGBTQ youth who has made an effort to improve the lives of … [Read more...]
2015 Queer Youth Leadership Awards Open Until March 9!
Nominations Open! The Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County is seeking to honor local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and their allies at the 2015 Queer Youth Leadership Awards (QYLA)! Eligible awardees are those who have shown outstanding leadership, academic excellence, or community engagement as an LGBTQ youth under the age of 18, or as an ally to LGBTQ youth. Allies to LGBTQ youth may be a straight youth, or can also be a straight or LGBTQ adult. If you know an LGBTQ youth who has made an effort to … [Read more...]
[Updated] Queer Skate Night! Mar 3
Join Theta Pi Sigma - Alpha Chapter in supporting the Safe Schools Project, part of the Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County! Meet The Santa Cruz Derby Girls and get a chance to win some awesome prizes they’ve provided for the raffle! When: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Roller Palladium, 1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95062 ** Easily accessible by bus routes: 66, 69, or 71 Cost = $5 presale - $10 at the door (Includes skate rental and raffle ticket) ΘΠΣ seeks to make all of our events … [Read more...]
Save The Date: GSA Summit, San Jose, Feb 6
Join the LGBT Youth Space for some informative workshops focused on successfully running and leading a GSA. This is a great opportunity to meet other local GSA members and officers. Don't miss out on this free event and the food that comes along with it! Friday February 6, at 4:30 PM to 8 PM at the LGBT Youth Space located at 452 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Questions? Comments? Visit youthspace.org for more information and future events … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Jandy Nelson & Annameekee Hesik Book Reading and Discussion, Jan 28
Jandy Nelson plus local YA author and teacher Annameekee Hesik for a Young Adult Fiction double-header and conversation. Come to enjoy a book reading, signing, Q & A, and discussion. Both of their latest books have LGBT characters. When: Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 @ 7pm Where: Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA Visit Bookshop Santa Cruz for more about the authors, their written work, and this event! … [Read more...]
LGBT Youth Space Upcoming Events!, San Jose
Ser!: MACLA Field Trip, San Jose, Jan 23 During this field trip to the MACLA Center, we will be watching “Ser!”, written and performed by Karen Anzoategui. This unique theatrical experience includes live music, soccer tricks, dancing, vibrant storytelling, topics of sexual identity, political repression, and the transitional Latino experience. When: Friday, January 23rd, 2015 @ 8pm - 10pm Where: MACLA, 510 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA To RSVP contact Erika ECisneros@fcservices.org Save The Date: GSA Summit, San Jose, Feb 6 Join the … [Read more...]
Looking to make your Holidays a little more Gay? Make a donation, get an ornament, and support a good cause!
Soquel High School's Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSA) Club is spearheading a fundraiser to benefit Planned Parenthood's Trans Clinic scholarship fund. Between the 16th and the 23rd of December come by the Diversity Center, pick out your ornaments, and make a donation of $5 or more. All ornaments decorated and donated by members of Soquel High's Gender and Sexual Diversity Club. All proceeds to benefit Planned Parenthood's Trans Clinic scholarship fund. When: Tuesday, December 16th @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 … [Read more...]
Action Alert by Nov 25: LGBT History in CA State History/Social Studies
Dear Friend of LGBTQ & Ally Youth, We are asking community members, especially educators, to take a few moments to comment regarding LGBT history in California State History/Social Studies Framework draft prior to November 25, 2014. Please make your voice heard regarding the importance of LGBT history -- please forward this action alert widely! Thank you! ----- Action Alert – from the Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County Action Alert! Please take action prior to November 25, 2014 (Direct link to this memo … [Read more...]
Conexiones Thanksgiving Social! Nov 20
We'll come together to eat, celebrate and give thanks! ¡Nos reunimos para comer, celebrar y dar gracias! When: Thursday, November 20th @ 6:30pm - 9pm Pot Luck - $10.00 suggested donation. Contact Jorge Bru program coordinator for RSVP, details, and directions at: conexiones@diversitycenter.org or (831) 295-6969 Bring your family and friends! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County is proud to announce their September meeting for Coming Out Day, Sept 9
As National Coming Out Day approaches, please join families from around Santa Cruz County as they come together to welcome Dr. Caitlin Ryan from the Family Acceptance Project. She will be discussing strategies and best practices in supporting loved ones who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). When: Tuesday September 9th, 2014 @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 Contact PFLAG of Santa Cruz County with any questions at pflagscc@gmail.com, www.pflagscc.org or call (831) 427-4016. … [Read more...]