This month we've got fun and resources for queer youth, queer young adults, and caregivers of queer young folks too. Join us for movie nights, queer trivia trophies, emergency preparedness kits, so many snacks, clothing swaps, equity workshop signups, and a bunch of ways to make a Halloween costume (and some handy skills for the rest of the year too). Learn more by following us on socials, checking out the community calendar at cafilmculture.org, or just coming by!   … [Read more...]

Keynote Speaker, T-shirt Design, and Co-emcees Announced for the Fall 2024 Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit of the Central Coast. "Corals and Queerness: Resilience in the Face of Adversity" https://youtu.be/EakqNIla8To?si=ihinvUaUpztkWZEw A free summit that is led by youth leaders from the tri-county area. This upcoming summit will provide students the opportunity to: Experience workshops created by fellow youth and community organizers. Meet students from throughout Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, and San … [Read more...]

Rainbow Conference A day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm | Watsonville High School The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce the Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties. When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Where: Watsonville High School Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch Provided! For … [Read more...]

Fall 2024 Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for LGBTQIA2S+ students, their allies, and the adults who support them in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties, September 28, Watsonville The Safe Schools Project is proud to announce the Rainbow Conference — a day of celebration, community, and learning for young people and the adults who support them in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties. When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 2 PM Where: Watsonville High School Breakfast, … [Read more...]

Queer Youth Meetups - Saturdays, 1-3 pm Join us for community building, leadership opportunities, field trips, and relaxation for your back to school month! 8/3 is a chill beach day at Cowell's, 8/10 we're hosting a clothing & school supply swap, 8/17 is our biyearly speaker/storyteller workshop, 8/24 sees us attempt to play a sport (non-serious participation strongly encouraged), and 8/31 closes out the month with a low-key jam session, with your instruments and voices welcome and our extra instruments available too. Queer Movie Night … [Read more...]

Call for Workshop Proposals! - Due Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 5:00 PM / No late proposals accepted! We welcome all workshop and caucus proposals with a priority on youth-led submissions. Please note that all workshops will take place for exactly fifty minutes and caucuses are thirty minutes. The Fall 2024 theme is “Corals and Queerness: Resilience in the Face of Adversity.” Workshop topics relevant to the summit theme are highly encouraged but not limited to it. For workshop ideas and suggestions click here! Submit a Workshop … [Read more...]