Through experiential activities and guest speakers, participants including parents will unlearn the gender binary model and its limitations. Participants will learn about the experience of transgender and gender non-conforming children at different developmental stages and the challenges they, their families and their schools face today. When: Thursday October 15, 22, and 29th, 2015 @ 6pm - 9pm Where: Cabrillo College, Room 1606, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Registration Cost: $85 For more information and to register online Click Here … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Now Recruiting Teens for Subjects to Change 2015 – 2016 – Deadline to Apply: Sept. 21
The MAH is now accepting applications for the teen program, Subjects to Change! This program is geared for teenagers who want to make a difference in Santa Cruz County by raising awareness of community issues through collaborative arts and creative experiences (think: arts for social change.) Application Due: Monday, September 21st, 2015 Ages: 12 - 18 years old Click Here to learn more and apply today! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Surf City AIDS Ride, September 20
The Surf City AIDS Ride is a major fundraising event for the Santa Cruz AIDS Project. Our goal is to raise much-needed funds for items and programs which are not otherwise funded by our United Way, state, and federal programs. We also strive to provide, not only a ride that is a substantial challenge for all levels of riders, but is fun, safe, and rewarding for our cyclists, sponsors, and volunteers. 12, 30, 65, and 100 mile routes are available. When: Sunday September 20, 2015 Where: Santa Cruz County Courthouse, 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Saturday Youth Leadership Meet-Up
Sponsored by the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County's Youth Program, our Saturday group is comprised of youth who have come together to design and implement events and learn leadership skills while connecting with new friends and having a great time. All teens in middle school and high school are welcome to join! When: Saturdays @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: The Diversity Center (unless there is a special field trip), 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Now Recruiting Teens for Subjects to Change 2015 – 2016
The MAH is now accepting applications for the teen program, Subjects to Change! This program is geared for teenagers who want to make a difference in Santa Cruz County by raising awareness of community issues through collaborative arts and creative experiences (think: arts for social change.) Application Due: Monday, September 21st, 2015 Ages: 12 - 18 years old Click Here to learn more and apply today! … [Read more...]
Queer Youth Updates: 3 Days Remaining, Funding Opportunity for Queer Youth Task Force
Thank you for your help in supporting Tracy Cockerham's Wharf to Wharf run on Sunday, July 26th to benefit the QYTF! Tracy has raised $800 so far. We would be grateful for additional funds to reach our goal. 3 Days Remaining! It's easy a make a donation! Funds raised will go directly to support many of our programs such as sending queer and ally youth to conferences, organizing the 2015 Safe Schools Project's Queer Youth Summit, providing weekly Queer Youth Updates and supporting internships. The 2015 Wharf to Wharf takes place on … [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...]
[Reminder] 2015 Gender Spectrum Conference, July 11 & 12, Moraga, CA
The Gender Spectrum Conference is an opportunity for youth and families to spend a weekend gaining the resources, information, and community needed to help young people effectively navigate their world. Click Here to learn about this years Middle and High School youth programs! When: Saturday July 11th, 2015 - Sunday July 12th, 2015 Where: Saint Mary’s College of California, 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga, CA 94556 Visit genderspectrum.org for more information and to register today! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Out in Our Faith Presents “Call Me Kuchu”, 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. 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 of funds.) For more information … [Read more...]