Genderventures is a 4-part series gender diverse support group open to people ages 11-18 who are wanting to explore and understand how our gender informs the way we experience the world. Participants can attend one or all 4 sessions! When: Four first Saturdays from September to December @ 2:30 - 4:30 pm Euphoric Explorers Exercise: September 2nd Sparkling Spectrum Skills: October 7th Fabulously Fluid Fashion: November 4th Gender Gratitude Gathering: December 2nd Where: The Diversity Center, Santa Cruz If you're interested … [Read more...]
Weekly & Monthly LGBTQ+ Youth Programs
The Diversity Center Youth Program, Santa Cruz County The youth program at TDC provides supportive, educational and social activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQ) youth. Check out their weekly schedule events at diversitycenter.org/youth Questions? Email youth@diversitycenter.org Weekly and Monthly Happenings Shine Your Pride LGBTQ+ Youth Mixer Co-hosted by TDC and Big Brothers Big Sisters (Weekly on Thursdays @ 4 - 6pm) Join us at The Diversity Center for a LGBTQ+ Youth Weekly … [Read more...]
Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit of The Central Coast: Sept. 30
The Safe School Project Presents: A day of workshops, gatherings, and leadership opportunities for youth, families, and educators from the central coast! September 30, Watsonville • Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Summit for middle and high school students! • Glitter Kids for elementary school students! • Understanding Gender for parents, guardians, and educators. Bilingual/Bilingüe! Breakfast & lunch provided! When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where: Watsonville High School, … [Read more...]
Call for T-Shirt Designs for the Fall 2023 Queer, Trans, & Allied Student Sumit of the Central Coast | Entries Due: September 1
The design contest is open to all currently enrolled high school and middle school students located in Santa Cruz, San Benito, or Monterey counties. All entries need to incorporate the summit theme “Capybaras: A Nonjudgmental Look on Queer History.” The winning designer will receive a hoodie with the design and a $25 gift card. Guidelines – Learn how to submit a t-shirt design! Due Friday, September 1 by 5:00 pm Learn more at the Safe Schools Project … [Read more...]
Reminders
Camp OUT! August 4 - 6, Watsonville The Diversity Center is housing a Camp OUT for LGBTQ+ youth. The Camp Out is an LGBTQ+ inclusive and accessible camping experience for campers ages 14-18 at Mt. Madonna County Park. The Camp Out is free and we have space for 20 campers. When: Friday, August 4 - Sunday, August 6 Where: Mt. Madonna County Park Campers can reserve their space at camp by filling out this form: tinyurl.com/TDCcampout2023 … [Read more...]
Reminder – The Diversity Center | Mental Health Services Program for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Family Members
Free Mental Health Support for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Family Members. In-person sessions at The Diversity Center, at your school, or online. Contact mhservices@diversitycenter.org or 831-322-4870 (calls only) … [Read more...]
Reminder – Camp OUT! August 4 – 6, Watsonville
The Diversity Center is housing a Camp OUT for LGBTQ+ youth. The Camp Out is an LGBTQ+ inclusive and accessible camping experience for campers ages 14-18 at Mt. Madonna County Park. The Camp Out is free and we have space for 20 campers. When: Friday, August 4 - Sunday, August 6 Where: Mt. Madonna County Park Campers can reserve their space at camp by filling out this form: tinyurl.com/TDCcampout2023 … [Read more...]
Reminder – Tegan and Sara “Junior High” US Book Tour! June 2, Santa Cruz
Tegan & Sara will share their new book “Junior High,” which explores growing up, coming out, and finding yourself through music and sisterhood. When: Friday, June 2 @ 7:00pm Where: The Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz Tickets & Details @ Bookshop Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
Reminder – Santa Cruz High’s Rainbow Alliance Presents “Dressed in Drag!”, June 3, Santa Cruz
"Dressed in Drag" is a high school drag show. Proceeds shall go to support the LGBTQ community under siege in Tennessee. When: Saturday, June 3, 2023 @ 7:00pm Where: Santa Cruz High School Auditorium … [Read more...]
“Queer and trans youths lead nationwide marches on Transgender Day of Visibility” – NBC News
"The events, organized by Queer Youth Assemble, a nonprofit that serves LGBTQ people under 25, are a response to the wave of state legislation introduced by Republican lawmakers over the last three years that seeks to limit what sports teams transgender students can play on at school, restrict minors’ access to transition-related care and prohibit the instruction of LGBTQ-related topics in schools. The organizers of the events have one central message: Instead of talking about queer youths, talk to them. " … [Read more...]