Get ready to skate and glow! The Diversity Center and B40 Muskequeers and Gault Rainbow Dolphins are teaming up to bring you a FREE GSA Rainbow Skate Night! Whether you’re a pro skater or just learning, come join the fun at the Santa Cruz Roller Palladium. Sign up Here!
What’s included?
- Free skate rentals (so no excuses not to join in!) You can also bring your own skates if you have them.
- Yummy snacks to keep you fueled
- An awesome chance to meet new friends and build community with the middle school and elementary GSA clubs across the county.
What to wear?
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Rock your favorite colors, the brighter the better! Show off your rainbow vibes, sparkle, or whatever makes you feel amazing! Bring any skating safety gear you need. Let’s skate together, celebrate, and have the best Friday night ever! See you there!
When: Friday, February 21 @ 5 – 7 PM
Where: Santa Cruz Roller Palladium 1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Ages: Middle and elementary school LGBTQ+ youth and allies

Queer Prom Planning Committee, February 24
The Diversity Center is excited to begin planning for our annual Queer Prom, a magical evening celebrating LGBTQ+ joy and community. We’re inviting high school students to join the Queer Prom Planning Committee to help make this event unforgettable!
What You’ll Do:
- Brainstorm themes, decorations, and entertainment
- Create Queer Prom decor
- Help invite Queer students from Santa Cruz and Monterey County to dance with us
- Share ideas to create a fun and inclusive environment for all attendees.
When: Monday, February 24 @ 4:15 – 5 pm
Where: Zoom
Ages: LGBTQ+ and allies in High School in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties

Youth Legal Name and Gender Marker Change Workshop, March 26
During this two hour workshop, participants will be given packets with the required forms needed to change either one’s legal name and/or gender maker, with detailed instructions on how fill these forms out. Nic will help participants begin the process by filling out forms to file a court order. Participants will have an opportunity to begin to fill out the required forms, ask questions and receive support.
This workshop is for youth under the age of 18 and their parents or guardians. If you plan to attend please fill out the RSVP form. It gives us the information needed to give you the correct forms.
When: Wednesday, March 26 @ 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: The Diversity Center
Ages: For youth under the age of 18 and their legal guardian

Learn more and find out about upcoming events at diversitycenter.org/youth
