This month's meeting will feature Adam Spickler and Dayna Sinopoli! Dayna and Adam will share with us their journey of transitioning and of being out in the work place. Both of them actively work to give back to the community and to educate through their work as Triangle Speakers among other things. Dayna works in a hospital and volunteers in the community. Adam is involved in both the local non- profit and government sectors of our community. When: Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GLSEN: 2015 National School Climate Survey
GLSEN is seeking middle and high school aged youth to participate in their ninth national survey of LGBT youth! “The information gathered from this survey will help GLSEN to inform education policymakers and the public about the right of all students to be treated with respect in their schools. Many students in the past have also used the survey information to advocate with their teachers and principals for safer schools for LGBT students.” For more information and to complete the survey visit GLSEN … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 21st Annual Gay Prom “Fame Not Shame – A Night to be a Celeb”, June 6, Hayward
We welcome LGBTQQI2-S & Allies ages 20 and Under! Network with other youth across the bay area and dance the night away! When: Saturday, June 6th, 2015 @ 7pm - Midnight Where: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 Cost: $25 per person - Prepaid groups of 10 or more $20 per person For more information contact: (510) 247 - 8200 or visit gayprom.org … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG of Santa Cruz County: Special Guest Jennifer Hastings Founder of the Transgender Health Care Program, May 12
Jennifer Hastings, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF will be discussing her work within the Transgender Community as well as her work to increase medical access and understanding about the gender journey. We hope you will be able to join us! When: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 Questions? Contact us at pflagscc@gmail.com, pflagscc.org or call (831) 427-4016. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] The GLBT Alliance: Marriage Equality Discussion & Audio Presentation
Please join the GLBT Alliance for a special audio presentation and panel discussion to analyze the Supreme Court’s hearing on marriage equality. More details can be found in the attached flyer. All are welcome! When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 @ 2pm - 4pm Where: Santa Cruz County Democratic Party Headquarters, 740 Front Street, Suite #165, Santa Cruz, CA Cost: FREE! Co-sponsors include the Santa Cruz Chapter of the ACLU, the Diversity Center and the People’s Democratic Club of Santa Cruz County. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] 18th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards!
Join Us in Honoring and Celebrating Queer Youth Leaders! When: Saturday, May 9th, 2015 @ 5:30pm Where: San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton Cost: Youth & Seniors = $10, Adults = $25 - $95 Click Here to purchase your tickets today! Schedule of Events: 5:30 pm Community Resource Fair 6:00 pm Catered Buffet Dinner 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony For more information, visit www.QYLA.org or call (831) 427-4004 or email us at info@QYLA.org Interested in volunteering? Contact QYLA to get involved with … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County: “Creating Families Through Local Adoption and Foster Care”, April 14
Please join us as we discuss adoption and foster care as a way to create warm and loving families in the LGBTQ Community. The first hour is dedicated to discussion groups and the second will feature first hand stories of adoption and foster care. When: Tuesday, April 14th 2015 @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA Questions? Contact PFLAG at pflagscc@gmail.com, pflagscc.org or call (831) 427-4016. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] UCSC Dreamweavers: “An Evening of Dreams” Fundraiser & Film Screening of “Documented”, Mar 6 & 7
"An Evening of Dreams" a Fundraiser for UCSC Dreamweavers, LGBT Youth Welcome, Mar 6 “An Evening of Dreams” brings José Antonio Vargas, a LGBT Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and award-winning director/producer of “Documented” and UCSC Dreamweavers together to raise funds for scholarships that support over 400 Dream Act/undocumented immigrant students at UCSC. When: Friday, March 6th 2015 @ 5pm - 7pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ’s Fellowship Hall, 900 High St, Santa Cruz, CA Cost: Middle and High school aged students can RSVP with … [Read more...]
[Reminder] AIDS Walk & Fun Run, Mar 7
Looking for a fun team building activity for your GSA? Organize a team for this years AIDS Walk and Fun Run! Get on your running or walking shoes and put on a colorfully outrageous costume and join us for a 5k course that will take you along the river levee in a traffic free environment. We promise a super time filled with happy people, creative costumes, food, and a raffle! Registration opens soon! When: Saturday, March, 7th 2015 @ 9:30am Where: San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota St. Santa Cruz, CA For more information contact … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Queer Skate Night! Mar 3
Join Theta Pi Sigma - Alpha Chapter in supporting the Safe Schools Project, a program 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...]