The Epicenter – Monterey’s first youth-led community center is excited to share their upcoming LGBTQIA+ youth socials and community events! Please share with any youth who you feel would be interested.
Questions? Call The Epicenter phone at (831) 998 – 7291
Queer & Trans BBQ + Park Day, July 23
Join us for kickball, food, and fun for the whole family! Youth, allies, families, and friends welcome! When: Saturday, July 23, 2016 @ 12-3 pm Where: Natividad Creek Park, 1395 Nogal Drive, Salinas, CA 93901Queer/Trans 101
Ever gotten lost in the LGBTQIAAP2+ acronym? Us too! Join us for a conversation on the multitudes of identities and orientations. Teens (ages 16-19) – Tuesday, August 2 @ 4:30-6:30 pm Young Adults (ages 19-24) – Thursday, August 18 @ 6-8 pm Where: The Epicenter, 20 Maple Street, Salinas, CA 93901Back to School/Work
LGBTQIA+ youth still face higher rates of harassment and expulsion in schools and discrimination in the workplace. Join us to learn more about your rights in educational and employment settings. Teens (ages 16-19) – Tuesday, September 6 @ 4:30-6:30 pm Young Adults (ages 19-24) – Thursday, September 15 @ 6-8 pm Where: The Epicenter, 20 Maple Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Salinas Valley Pride
Come celebrate our beautiful LGBTQIA+ community at the 7th Annual Salinas Valley Pride! We’ll be kicking off the day with lunch and recognition of community leaders at The Epicenter then dancing the night away at the Fox Theater.
- Community Lunch & Recognition (all ages)
Where: The Epicenter, 20 Maple Street, Salinas, CA 93901
- Salinas Valley Pride Night (ages 16+)
Intro to Intersecting Identities
Many of recognize that gender & sexuality play a vital role in our identities. But what does it mean to incorporate race, socioeconomic status, ability levels, and more? Join us for a conversation on what intersecting identities means to you.
Teens (ages 16-19) – October 4, 4:30-6:30 pm Young Adults (ages 19-24) – October 20, 6-8 pm Where: The Epicenter, 20 Maple Street, Salinas, CA 93901