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Rise Together Events
Photo Credit: Watsonville Film Festival
Attend local community events that are led by People of Color. Stories, art, culture, and shared experiences help us form connections and relationships essential to advance racial equity together.
Join us for these upcoming events led by Rise Together or
Rise Together member organizations.
Evening of Wine and Roses
November 6th 2021 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
For over three decades, the Community Health Trust’s signature annual event, An Evening of Wine & Roses, has been a unique and delightful gathering for those who love the Pajaro Valley.
For over three decades, the Community Health Trust’s signature annual event, An Evening of Wine & Roses, has been a unique and delightful gathering for those who love the Pajaro Valley.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
October 30th 2021
12PM-4PM at Evergreen Cemetery
Enjoy live performances by Senderos’ Centeotl Danza y Baile and Ensamble Musical de Senderos. Senderos beginning at 2:00PM. Stroll through the cemetery in a self-guided presentation of community altars. Follow the signs through the grounds to view ofrendas (altars) honoring those buried at Evergreen Cemetery created by local community organizations and members. Celebration by Senderos and the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
12PM-4PM at Evergreen Cemetery
Enjoy live performances by Senderos’ Centeotl Danza y Baile and Ensamble Musical de Senderos. Senderos beginning at 2:00PM. Stroll through the cemetery in a self-guided presentation of community altars. Follow the signs through the grounds to view ofrendas (altars) honoring those buried at Evergreen Cemetery created by local community organizations and members. Celebration by Senderos and the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
Día de los Muertos Watsonville 2021
October 29th 2021 4PM-8:30PM Watsonville Plaza
The Watsonville Film Festival invites you to celebrate this beautiful tradition with an online program and
community event including the movie COCO!
The Watsonville Film Festival invites you to celebrate this beautiful tradition with an online program and
community event including the movie COCO!
Santa Cruz County Black Health Matters Initiative One Year Anniversary Celebration
October 16, 2021 1PM-5PM
Tannery Arts Center
Live Music and Performances, BBQ & Vegan Food, Guest Speakers, Family Fun Activities, Fresh Food Drop, Vaccine Pop-Up and Resource Sharing Tables.
Tannery Arts Center
Live Music and Performances, BBQ & Vegan Food, Guest Speakers, Family Fun Activities, Fresh Food Drop, Vaccine Pop-Up and Resource Sharing Tables.
Community Health Trust Health Fair
October 1st 2021 3-7PM
Watsonville City Plaza 358 Main St.
Annual health fair is a fun-filled event for health information, screenings and other community resources for free.
Watsonville City Plaza 358 Main St.
Annual health fair is a fun-filled event for health information, screenings and other community resources for free.
Building a Culture of Health: Annual Benefit and Award Soiree
September 18th 2021
The Community Health Trust instituted the Phil Rather Award for Leadership in Healthcare in 1999 to honor Mr. Rather’s legacy of service to the community.
For three decades, Phil Rather advocated for access to healthcare for Pájaro Valley residents, especially those facing economic and social barriers. He championed the creation of the Community Health Trust’s Diabetes Health Center, which has filled a significant gap in diabetes prevention and self-management education services for the community.
The annual Rather Award for Leadership in Healthcare recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to health and quality of life in Pajaro Valley.
The Community Health Trust instituted the Phil Rather Award for Leadership in Healthcare in 1999 to honor Mr. Rather’s legacy of service to the community.
For three decades, Phil Rather advocated for access to healthcare for Pájaro Valley residents, especially those facing economic and social barriers. He championed the creation of the Community Health Trust’s Diabetes Health Center, which has filled a significant gap in diabetes prevention and self-management education services for the community.
The annual Rather Award for Leadership in Healthcare recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to health and quality of life in Pajaro Valley.
Celebrando La Cultura Concert
September 17th 2021
Watsonville Film Festival Presents: Celebrando La Cultura Concert
6PM at Watsonville Plaza
358 Main Street
FREE outdoor concert in the Watsonville Plaza honoring Pajaro Valley's farmworkers. Performances by Los Cenzontles, Estrellas de Esperanza, and Los Originarios Del Plan.
Watsonville Film Festival Presents: Celebrando La Cultura Concert
6PM at Watsonville Plaza
358 Main Street
FREE outdoor concert in the Watsonville Plaza honoring Pajaro Valley's farmworkers. Performances by Los Cenzontles, Estrellas de Esperanza, and Los Originarios Del Plan.
Celebrando La Cultura
September 15-18th 2021
Watsonville Film Festival Presents: Celebrando La Cultura
FREE film program online at watsonvillefilmfest.org
Watsonville Film Festival Presents: Celebrando La Cultura
FREE film program online at watsonvillefilmfest.org
Rise Together Launch Party
July 23rd 2021
RISE TOGETHER LAUNCH PARTY !
6:30-8:30PM Friday at
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
7807 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA 95003
Please join us for an in-person & FREE event to celebrate Rise Together--an intercultural coalition to advance racial equity in Santa Cruz County.
Connection - Food - Music - Dancing - Talks - Activities
We’ll share our Rise Together goals, actions, and how you can get involved.
Rise Together is a group of 17 Leaders of Color and a team from the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County working together to advance racial equity in our community. We are working to build awareness, trust, and investment in the work led by, for and in support of People of Color in Santa Cruz County.
Performances by Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center, Senderos, Esperanza del Valle, Estrellas de Esperanza & more!
Parking available in the shopping center parking lot across the street from the Foundation. Onsite disabled parking available upon request.
Rise Together is an initiative of the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, members include: Ashlyn N. Adams; Brenda Griffin; Carmin Powell, M.D.; Cat Willis; Consuelo Alba; DeAndre’ James; Erica Padilla-Chavez; Fe Silva-Robles; Gina Castañeda; Helen Aldana; Jacob Martinez; Jenny Kurzweil; Jorge Savala; Justin Cummings, PhD; Keisha Browder; Kevin Heuer; MariaElena De La Garza; Dr. Nereida Robles Vasquez; Ruby Vasquez; Stacey Marie Garcia; and Susan True
RISE TOGETHER LAUNCH PARTY !
6:30-8:30PM Friday at
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
7807 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA 95003
Please join us for an in-person & FREE event to celebrate Rise Together--an intercultural coalition to advance racial equity in Santa Cruz County.
Connection - Food - Music - Dancing - Talks - Activities
We’ll share our Rise Together goals, actions, and how you can get involved.
Rise Together is a group of 17 Leaders of Color and a team from the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County working together to advance racial equity in our community. We are working to build awareness, trust, and investment in the work led by, for and in support of People of Color in Santa Cruz County.
Performances by Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center, Senderos, Esperanza del Valle, Estrellas de Esperanza & more!
Parking available in the shopping center parking lot across the street from the Foundation. Onsite disabled parking available upon request.
Rise Together is an initiative of the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, members include: Ashlyn N. Adams; Brenda Griffin; Carmin Powell, M.D.; Cat Willis; Consuelo Alba; DeAndre’ James; Erica Padilla-Chavez; Fe Silva-Robles; Gina Castañeda; Helen Aldana; Jacob Martinez; Jenny Kurzweil; Jorge Savala; Justin Cummings, PhD; Keisha Browder; Kevin Heuer; MariaElena De La Garza; Dr. Nereida Robles Vasquez; Ruby Vasquez; Stacey Marie Garcia; and Susan True
Drone Camp 2021
July 26-30 2021
Online Registration is now live for the 2021 DroneCamp!
This five-day collaborative training program will be held virtually from July 26 to July 30 and will feature presentations on everything you need to know to use drones for mapping and data collection, from basic safety and flight skills to mission planning, sensors, data processing, and more. DroneCamp is perfect for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in utilizing drone technology for research and application. We hope you will join us.
DroneCamp Scholarship Program
We will be providing a limited number of needs-based DroneCamp scholarships for UCSC undergraduate and graduate students who would like to participate in the event. If selected, you will receive a FREE DroneCamp registration ($50 value). Other Scholarships are available for non-students and non UC affiliates as well. We highly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Head to the DroneCamp Scholarship Program page for full details and to apply today, and share this information widely.
Important dates:
· July 1st: deadline to apply for scholarships
· July 9th: scholarship recipients notified
· July 26th-July 30th: DroneCamp event
Registration:
General Admission: $150
Academic Rate: $100
Students: $50
Please contact info@dronecampca.org
if you have any questions
Online Registration is now live for the 2021 DroneCamp!
This five-day collaborative training program will be held virtually from July 26 to July 30 and will feature presentations on everything you need to know to use drones for mapping and data collection, from basic safety and flight skills to mission planning, sensors, data processing, and more. DroneCamp is perfect for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in utilizing drone technology for research and application. We hope you will join us.
DroneCamp Scholarship Program
We will be providing a limited number of needs-based DroneCamp scholarships for UCSC undergraduate and graduate students who would like to participate in the event. If selected, you will receive a FREE DroneCamp registration ($50 value). Other Scholarships are available for non-students and non UC affiliates as well. We highly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Head to the DroneCamp Scholarship Program page for full details and to apply today, and share this information widely.
Important dates:
· July 1st: deadline to apply for scholarships
· July 9th: scholarship recipients notified
· July 26th-July 30th: DroneCamp event
Registration:
General Admission: $150
Academic Rate: $100
Students: $50
Please contact info@dronecampca.org
if you have any questions