Please join families from around Santa Cruz County as they come together to hear from a representative of the national PFLAG organization. The first hour of the PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Santa Cruz County meeting is dedicated to discussion groups, followed by a brief break. The second hour will be dedicated to our January guest speaker. When: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 Questions? Contact PFLAG at pflagscc@gmail.com, … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Looking to make your Holidays a little more Gay? Make a donation, get an ornament, and support a good cause!
Soquel High School's Gender and Sexual Diversity (GSA) Club is spearheading a fundraiser to benefit Planned Parenthood's Trans Clinic scholarship fund. Come by the Diversity Center by Dec 23rd, pick out your ornaments, and make a donation of $5 or more. All ornaments decorated and donated by members of Soquel High's Gender and Sexual Diversity Club. All proceeds to benefit Planned Parenthood's Trans Clinic scholarship fund. Where: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Questions? Contact Darby Begeman by … [Read more...]
[Reminder] S2C Teen Art Mart & MAH Winterpalooza, Dec 19
Join us for an evening filled with the chilliest hands-on crafts and activities. Explore the opening of the Toy Trains exhibit, make your own gift wrap & crafty cards, and buy any last minute holiday gifts from our Teen Art Market hosted by Subjects to Change. When: Friday, December 19th, 2014 @ 4pm - 8pm Where: Museum of Art & History (MAH) 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Cost: $5 General, $3 Students, Seniors and Kids, FREE for MAH Members and Children under 3 Visit santacruzmah.org for more information on this event … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Network: Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) 2014, Dec 13, San Francisco
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. When: Saturday, December 14th, 2014 @ 9am - 8pm (Youth only dance 5-8pm) Where: Mission High School, 3750 18th St, San Francisco, CA Cost: FREE! Workshops, drag show, resource fair, plus free HIV testing. Find more information at www.gsanetwork.org/yes … [Read more...]
[Reminder] San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Annual Holiday Concert
This year the chorus will be joined by the San Jose Choral Project! The proceeds will go to benefit: Santa Cruz AIDS Project, The Diversity Center, The Queer Youth Task Force, PFLAG, and Peace United Church community projects. When: Sunday December 7th, 2014 @ 5pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Cost: $30 - $40 Click Here to purchase tickets! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Photo Exhibit: PRIDE: Parade, Prom, Community, Oct 11 – Dec 6, Hayward –
"The San Francisco Gay & Lesbian Freedom Day Parade 1984-1990" and the "Hayward Gay Prom 2014": Photographs by Saul Bromberger and Sandra Hoover When: Present - Saturday December 6, 2014 Where: PhotoCentral Gallery, Hayward Area Park & Recreation District 1099 E Street, Hayward, California, 94544 Panel Discussion - Saturday, November 8, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Janet Kornblum, moderator Closing Event - Saturday, December 6, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Gallery Walk & Talk with Saul Bromberger and Sandra Hoover in discussion with Victoria … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Maven Presents – Hack 4 Queer Youth, Nov 14 – 16, San Francisco
This is an event for Queer Youth AND Tech Professionals to kick it at Mozilla's SF office for a weekend of building apps, mobile games for queer youth to network, organize and educate for social change. All AGES & Coding Experiences Invited!! Free food all weekend long and some great prizes for winning teams!! When: Friday, November 14th 2014 @ 6pm - 10pm Saturday, November 15th @ 9am - 9pm Sunday, November 16th, 2014 @ 9am - 3pm Where: Mozilla SF Office, 2 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA Cost: FREE Limited spaces available! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] LGBTQ Family Halloween Party, Oct 30
Bring your family for a spooky and fun time. Dress up in your wildest costume for our fun fashion show! Treats! Prizes! Games! When: Thursday October 30th, 2014 @ 4:30 - 7:30pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street. Santa Cruz Cost: $5 requested donation. No one turned away. Questions: Contact Sharon Papo: (831) 425 - 5422 x101 spapo@diversitycenter.org Co-sponsored by The Diversity Center, Theta Pi Sigma, UCSC Cantu Center and Peace United Church of Christ … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Network: Youth Empowerment Summit 2014, Dec 13, San Francisco
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. When: Saturday, December 14th, 2014 @ 9am - 8pm (Youth only dance 5-8pm) Where: Mission High School, 3750 18th St, San Francisco, CA Cost: FREE! Workshops, drag show, resource fair, plus free HIV testing. *Breakfast and lunch provided* To register visit gsanetwork.org/yes Are you interested in … [Read more...]
[Reminder] The Queer Foundation’s 10th Annual High School Seniors English Essay Contest, Deadline Feb 15
To promote effective writing by, about, and/or for queer youth, Queer Foundation offers to the winners of the tenth annual high school seniors English essay contest $1,000 scholarships to attend the U.S. college or university of their choice in the 2015–16 academic year to study queer theory or related fields. Application Deadline: February 15th 2015 Fore more information about this years theme and how to apply Click Here … [Read more...]