Join youth across the county in breaking the silence after Day of Silence. There will be poets, musicians, and speakers throughout the event. ***CALL OUT for youth speakers and performers for this event is ongoing! Youth poets, activists, bands, etc. interested in performing at this rally can email youth@diversitycenter.org to sign up.*** When: Friday, April 15th, 2016 @ 4pm - 6:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Clock Tower For more information contact: youth@diversitycenter.org or call (831) 425 - 5422 … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups [Every Friday & Saturday]
Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-up When: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pmWhere: First Christian Church in Watsonville Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-up When: Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz Queer Youth Leadership Meet-Up When: Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at (831) 425 - 5422 x104 or emailyouth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Advocacy & Youth Leadership Academy (GAYLA) 2016 Nor Cal Region – Deadline Soon!
GAYLA participants will gain valuable leadership experience through a full day of training and advocacy activities to enhance their understanding on how legislation and policy affect our daily lives. When: Saturday, April 9th, 2016 @ 8am - 6pm Where: Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612 Ages: 14 - 18 Visit GSA Network to register today! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31
What is the Transgender Day of Visibility? TDOV is a day to show your support for the trans community. It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe while fighting cissexism and transphobia by spreading knowledge of the trans community. Unlike Transgender Day of Remembrance, this is not a day for mourning: this is a day of empowerment and getting the recognition we deserve! Visit Trans Student Educational Resources for ideas on participating this year! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Breaking the Silence Rally Call-Out: Musicians, Poets, & Speakers
Whether you sing, play an instrument, write poetry, or simply want to speak, our Youth Program invites you to perform for its Breaking the Silence Rally on April 15th! Event begins at 4pm. Contact the Youth Program Coordinators, Tate Carey and Alex Santana Jr, by Monday, March 21st if you are interested in signing up! Email them at youth@diversitycenter.org, or call 831-425-5422. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer & Ally Student Summit 2016: Ensuring Healthy Relationships Across the Spectrum, March 19 –
All Middle School & High School Students Welcome! Lunch and Snacks Provided. Register Online Today! When: Saturday, March 19, 2016 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Where: Scotts Valley High School, Scotts Valley Sponsored by the Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County, a program of the Queer Youth Task Force Additional events posted on the Queer Youth Updates Calendar … [Read more...]
Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups [Every Friday & Saturday]
Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-up When: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pm Where: First Christian Church in Watsonville Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-up When: Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pm Where: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz Upcoming: Healthy Relationships 101 Workshop on March 4 Queer Youth Leadership Meet-Up When: Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pm Where: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at (831) 425 - 5422 x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
[Save the Date] Queer & Ally Student Summit 2016: Ensuring Healthy Relationships Across the Spectrum, March 19
Ensuring Healthy Relationships Across the Spectrum Saturday, March 19th, 2016 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Scotts Valley High School, Scotts Valley All Middle School & High School LGBTIQ/Ally Students welcome! Meet students throughout Santa Cruz County — from Scotts Valley to Watsonville — who are working to help create safer schools in their community! Lunch and Snacks Provided Experience workshops put on by fellow youth and community resources. Meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community Leaders Fruit Smoothie Party and more Register now and … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG SCC invites you to join us for “Coffee & Conversation”, March 8
PFLAG is continuing our new meeting format for the next few months. Instead of our formal meeting, with support group and program, we are going informal—coffee and conversation. We are hoping that this will be more welcoming and will allow us to more fully meet the needs of parents and other members of the LGBTQ community. When: Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 @ 7pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Contact us: pflagscc@gmail.com, www.pflagscc.org or 831-427-4016 … [Read more...]
Diversity Center Youth Program’s Queer Youth Weekly Meet-Ups [Every Friday & Saturday]
Watsonville Queer Youth Meet-up When: Fridays 3:30pm - 6pmWhere: First Christian Church in WatsonvilleUpcoming: Healthy Relationships 101 Workshop on March 4 Santa Cruz Queer Youth Meet-up When: Saturdays 1pm - 3:00pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa CruzUpcoming: Healthy Relationships 101 Workshop on March 4 Queer Youth Leadership Meet-Up When: Saturdays 3pm - 3:30pmWhere: Diversity Center in Santa Cruz For more information contact the LGBTQ Youth Program at (831) 425 - 5422 x104 or email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]