"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...]
[Reminder] Models of Pride 2014 LGBTQA Youth Conference! Oct 11, Los Angeles
This FREE one-day conference focuses on the concerns and interests of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth up to age 24, and their allies. This year’s conference is themed “What's Next?”. The Models of Pride conference offers over 100 workshops, a huge resource fair, exciting entertainment, lunch and dinner, and an evening dance with DJ. The workshops cover many areas of life that are experienced by LGBT youth transitioning to adulthood including but not limited to LGBT issues. They include “tracks” for teens, … [Read more...]
[Reminder] PFLAG Santa Cruz County is proud to announce their September meeting for Coming Out Day, Sept 9
As National Coming Out Day approaches, please join families from around Santa Cruz County as they come together to welcome Dr. Caitlin Ryan from the Family Acceptance Project. She will be discussing strategies and best practices in supporting loved ones who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). When: Tuesday September 9th, 2014 @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95060 Contact PFLAG of Santa Cruz County with any questions at pflagscc@gmail.com, www.pflagscc.org or call (831) 427-4016. … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Save the Date: Surf City AIDS Ride, Sept 21
This ride supports The Santa Cruz AIDS Project (SCAP), which serves adults and children who are HIV positive living in Santa Cruz County. The services they offer are extensive, and are provided for free to individuals. To learn more about SCAP visit scapsite.org. This ride features 12, 30, 65, and 100 mile routes. For more information and to register for this years ride Click Here. When: Sunday, September 21, 2014 Where: Santa Cruz County Courthouse, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz CA … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Hella Queer” – East Bay’s 2nd Annual Queer & Trans Youth Pride, Aug 23, Hayward
A spectacular and free event including: Performances from various talented youth artists, makeup Artists for ANYONE who wants to participate in the Drag Show (Artists for Drag Queens and Drag Kings), Free HIV Testing, a Drag Show, a healing clinic, bouncy houses, tarot card readings, raffle to win PRIZES, a photo booth, a rally, lots & lots of resource tables, games, food and more! * There will be ASL Interpretation and wheelchair accessibility* When: Saturday, August 23, 2014 @ 2pm - 6pm Where: Our Space, 22245 Main St. Hayward, … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Hella Queer” – East Bay’s 2nd Annual Queer & Trans Youth Pride, Aug 23, Hayward
A spectacular and free event including: Rally, Drag Show, Bounce House, Healing Clinic, Food, HIV Testing, Performances, Dancing Raffles, and Youth Resources! When: Saturday, August 23, 2014 @ 2pm - 6pm Where: Our Space, 22245 Main St. Hayward, CA Visit facebook.com/EastBayQTYouthPride for updates! … [Read more...]