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Training: Preparing Successful Grant Proposals

2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA, United States
This class is full. Learn how to help your nonprofit organization stand out and better demonstrate its potential. Preparing Successful Grant Proposals Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Community Foundation for Monterey County, 2354 Garden Road, Monterey Fee: $50 Advance registration is required. Register Attend this training to deepen your understanding of […]
$50

Cultivating Trans Joy Diversity Center group

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Cultivating Trans Joy is a community group for trans and non-binary young adults ages 18 – 30 to engage in reflection, discussion, and activities focused on cultivating joy and wellbeing. This monthly group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, and is facilitated by trans educator and advocate, Emmett Griffith (he/him). Please reach out […]
Free

Lesbian Baby Boomers Patio Party

The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Save the Date! On Wednesday July 17, 50Plus lesbians and their friends are invited to relax and hang out at the Diversity Center — on the patio if the weather’s good, indoors if it’s chilly. Bonnie Morris will give us a dynamic reading, and we’ll add more information to the Community Calendar as plans evolve.
Free

CANCELLED: NPC Donor Circle Appreciation – Wine Tasting at the Grove

The Grove at Santa Cruz Shakespeare 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
We are disappointed to have to cancel this event, You will be notified if it is rescheduled.   Thanks so much to our our individual Donor Circle Members for your support over our first four years! We have a lot to celebrate at our first Donor Circle Appreciation event – a wine tasting at the Grove […]
FREE

Summer Nights: Golden Girls Bingo & Trivia

The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Picture this… We’re throwing a party and inviting everyone we know. Enjoy a balmy summer night, Miami-style, at The Diversity Center. We will have light refreshments and cheesecake as we play Golden Girls bingo and trivia. Dress as your favorite Golden Girl and hang out with us. No previous Golden Girls knowledge is needed. Thank […]
Free

BIPOC on the BEACH Volleyball & Beach Clean Up

Santa Cruz Main Beach Volleyball Courts 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
BIPOC on the BEACH, a summer series of beach volleyball and beach clean-up events at Santa Cruz Main Beach Volleyball courts.
Free

Prismatic Youth Gathering: Bonfire!

twin lakes state beach 2875 E Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Join us for the Prismatic Friday Bonfire, a weekly gathering for LGBTQ+ youth ages 11-17, held every Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Twin Lakes State Beach. This event offers a safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and celebrate identities with peers. Enjoy the warmth of a beach bonfire, music, dancing, […]
Free
Event Series Saturdays in the Soil

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s […]
Free

LGBTQ+ Movie Matinee Featuring “Desert Hearts”

The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Join your community and watch an LGBTQ+themed movie every month! We’ve got popcorn, snacks, and a big screen and are ready for some fun. This month’s selection is “Desert Hearts” Looking forward to seeing you there! Note: this film is rated “R.” 
Free
Event Series Diversity Center – Queer and Trans Yoga Hosted by Sapphire Collective

Diversity Center – Queer and Trans Yoga Hosted by Sapphire Collective

The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
This is a trauma-sensitive, all-levels, all-bodies/abilities class taught by a rotating queer-identifying yoga teacher each week. We highlight self nurturance through yoga asana and meditation, a somatic and mindfulness healing practice that resources us for our own resilience as well as community care. No prior yoga experience necessary. Ultimately, this is a brave space for […]
$10 – $20

LGBTQ+ Heart-centered Sound Blessing and Loving Kindness Meditation, with Caroline Nicola

The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Relax and restore with movement, meditation and sound.   This event invites you to connect with LGBTQ+ community and friends in a welcoming and inclusive environment. This Sound Blessing features planetary gongs, Alchemy Crystal Bowls and other sound instruments to support deep relaxation. A relaxed state is where so many beneficial things happen— restoration, repair, […]
Free

Real Estate Readiness

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Free upcoming webinar: join us for Real Estate Readiness, our 3-part webinar series designed for community organizations starting or considering a facility project. In our first session, we’ll help you assess your organization’s financial readiness. We’ll explore: 📊 How to use financial ratios to understand your organization’s financial health and stability 💡 How to look at […]
FREE

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