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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

PG Movie Matinee Featuring “Nimona”

The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Join your community and watch an LGBTQ+ movie every month! We’ve got popcorn, snacks, and a big screen and are ready for some fun.   This month’s selection is rated PG: “Nimona,” a youth-friendly animated movie, is set in a futuristic medieval world and features a gender-nonconforming main character, and two male knights on a […]
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

LGBTQ+ ‘Silent’ Dance Party at Seascape Beach

Seascape Beach, One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA, United States
RSVP at: tinyurl.com/TDCSilentDanceParty for one of 12 spots.   Let’s play and dance during golden light hour and sunset! Meet new friends, enjoy the beautiful view, and celebrate queer community. Let’s make memories together as we dance, play, and bask in the golden hues of a sunset sky. The “Silent Disco” headphones are provided. Plus […]
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

REAL ESTATE READINESS SESSION 2: LEASE VS. BUY CONSIDERATIONS

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Real Estate Readiness Session 2: Lease Vs. Buy Considerations Join us for part two of our free, three-part series designed for community organizations who are embarking on a facility project. This session will provide you with a decision-making roadmap on what space solution best meets your needs and will highlight: What you need to consider to […]
FREE

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