YES is a free annual conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally youth activists who are dedicated to racial, economic, and educational justice for trans* and queer youth. YES is youth-planned and youth-led. Our theme this year is "#BlackTransLivesMatter Solidarity." The day includes: workshops, drag show, resource fair, and dance, plus free HIV testing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. When: Saturday, November 21st, 2015 @ 9am - 8:30pm Where: O’Connell (John) High, 2355 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG SCC invites you to join us for Coffee & Conversation, November 10
PFLAG is celebrating the art of conversation during the holidays. We are trying out a new meeting format for the next couple of 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, November 10th, 2015 @ 7pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Contact us at pflagscc@gmail.com, … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Queer Youth Art Project – Identity and the Self-Portrait” Presented by The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County’s Youth Program and The Santa Cruz Art League
Have FUN with your queer peers learning drawing techniques that will help you express your beautiful self! There will be gallery showings across Santa Cruz County including at the Queer Youth Leadership Awards! Email Tate at youth@diversitycenter.org to get signed up. First Class: Sunday, November 8th, 2015 @ 12:30pm-3:30pm ** One class per month through May at the Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060** … [Read more...]
[Reminder – This Saturday!] Queer Youth Halloween Party, Santa Cruz, Oct 31
Join youth across Santa Cruz County and have some Halloween fun! This is a costume party complete with movies, music, candy and snacks! Sponsored by the Queer Youth Program at the Diversity Center and the STRANGE program at Encompass. When: Saturday October 31st, 2015 @ 5pm - 9pm Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 ** This event will be held instead of the weekly “Queer Youth Meet-Up” ** Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Queer Youth Art Project – Identity and the Self-Portrait” Presented by The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County’s Youth Program and The Santa Cruz Art League
Have FUN with your queer peers learning drawing techniques that will help you express your beautiful self! There will be gallery showings across Santa Cruz County including at the Queer Youth Leadership Awards! Email Tate at youth@diversitycenter.org to get signed up. First Class: Sunday, November 8th, 2015 @ 12:30pm-3:30pm ** One class per month through May at the Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060** … [Read more...]
[Reminder: This Saturday!] Queer & Ally Student Summit 2015: Ensuring Safer Schools, Building Student/Teacher Dialogues, October 24
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! There will be worshops, opportunity to meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community Leaders, fruit smoothie party, and more! For more information visit QYTF.org, email info@QYTF.org or call (831) 427-4004 When: Saturday, October 24th, 2015 @ 9am - 1:30pm Where: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, CA Ages: All middle school & high school students welcome! CLICK HERE to register … [Read more...]
Reminder: Register Today!!
Attendee Registration Form Queer & Ally Student Summit 2015: Ensuring Safer Schools, Building Student/Teacher Dialogues Saturday, October 24th, 2015 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz All Middle School & High School LGBTIQ/Ally Students welcome! Register now and reserve your spot! Attendee Registration Form Flyer attached 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 … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Intersection: A Weekend of Performance, Prose and Visual Arts by Local and Regional Queer Artists Oct 23 & 24
Performance Schedule Friday October 23rd 6:30pm Visual Artists Ceder Kirwin and Tent Gillette reception 8:00pm Courtney Moreno reads from her book In Case of Emergency Saturday Oct 24th 8:00pm Chris Black’s one-woman show TOUGH - Buy Tickets Here Location: Motion Pacific, 131 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Sponsored by Motion Pacific, Bookshop Santa Cruz, and The Diversity Center. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer & Ally Student Summit 2015: Ensuring Safer Schools, Building Student/Teacher Dialogues, October 24 – Registration Open!
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! There will be worshops, opportunity to meet LGBTIQ/Ally Community Leaders, fruit smoothie party, and more! For more information visit QYTF.org, email info@QYTF.org or call (831) 427-4004 When: Saturday, October 24th, 2015 @ 9am - 1:30pm Where: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, CA Ages: All middle school & high school students welcome! CLICK HERE to register … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County Presents: “Stories from the Front Lines: GSA Advisors”, October 13
Join PFLAGSCC for an evening full of stories from GSA Advisors around the county as they discuss how these groups function in our schools. GSA’s (Gay Straight Alliances) have proven to be a lifeline for many of our children. They have also served as support for our LGBTQ youth as they first come out. Through their activities they are able to create a supportive environment where our children are able to advocate for themselves and to have a safe space within the school. When: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 @ 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United … [Read more...]