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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.
Rise Together Celebration
Friday October 14th 6-8:30PM
Let's RISE Together!
Please join us for an evening of art, music, food, dancing, and community JOY!
Get connected with Rise Together leaders, listen to our stories, experience the work of our organizations, and hear about how we are advancing racial equity in Santa Cruz County. Together, we’ll celebrate the coalition’s work so far, and gather ideas and resources to take action in the work ahead.
Let's RISE Together!
Please join us for an evening of art, music, food, dancing, and community JOY!
Get connected with Rise Together leaders, listen to our stories, experience the work of our organizations, and hear about how we are advancing racial equity in Santa Cruz County. Together, we’ll celebrate the coalition’s work so far, and gather ideas and resources to take action in the work ahead.
Trunk or Treat
Friday October 28, 2022, 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office, Santa Cruz County Probation Department and the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County are hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday October 28, 2022, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. The event will be open to the public from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and will be a walk-through event. We would love for you to participate this year!
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office, Santa Cruz County Probation Department and the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County are hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Friday October 28, 2022, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. The event will be open to the public from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and will be a walk-through event. We would love for you to participate this year!
Pie for the People
Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 1 – 3 pm
Come join us in the Life Lab garden at the height of harvest to celebrate pie, community, and the joy of outdoor learning.
This fall 2022 Pie for the People will benefit the beloved garden-based education program Life Lab!
Come join us in the Life Lab garden at the height of harvest to celebrate pie, community, and the joy of outdoor learning.
This fall 2022 Pie for the People will benefit the beloved garden-based education program Life Lab!
Community Health Trust Health Fair
Friday, September 30th 4-7pm
We invite you to participate in our annual Health Fair to provide health information and resources to the community.
We invite you to participate in our annual Health Fair to provide health information and resources to the community.
Meet Our New CEO!
Thursday, September 15th 4:30-6:30pm
The public is invited to meet Erica Padilla-Chavez at an open house that will be hosted at the Second Harvest facility in Watsonville.
The public is invited to meet Erica Padilla-Chavez at an open house that will be hosted at the Second Harvest facility in Watsonville.
Rally for Juristac
Saturday, September 10th from 1-4pm
Join us in front of the Santa Clara County building on Sept. 10 to stand together for the land, for cultural survival, and to show the strength of our collective determination to protect Juristac!
Join us in front of the Santa Clara County building on Sept. 10 to stand together for the land, for cultural survival, and to show the strength of our collective determination to protect Juristac!
Cine Se Puede Fellowship Social
Friday, September 9, from 6 to 9pm
You are invited to celebrate and network with our very first CINE SE PUEDE FELLOWSHIP Cohort! This new program by the Watsonville Film Festival supports emerging Latine talent from our region, professional filmmakers who are ready for the next step in their careers.
You are invited to celebrate and network with our very first CINE SE PUEDE FELLOWSHIP Cohort! This new program by the Watsonville Film Festival supports emerging Latine talent from our region, professional filmmakers who are ready for the next step in their careers.
BSSC Field Trip--Negus in Nature
Monday, September 5th 9am-6pm
Come join Negus in Nature and Black Surf Santa Cruz for an Ocean Comfort Course where we will be connecting with the ocean in a variety of different ways, and learning safe practices.
Come join Negus in Nature and Black Surf Santa Cruz for an Ocean Comfort Course where we will be connecting with the ocean in a variety of different ways, and learning safe practices.
Solidarity Vigil for Farmworkers
Friday, September 2nd, from 5-7pm
On August 3rd, UFW Farm Workers launched a 24-day, 335-mile "March for the Governor's Signature" from Delano CA to Sacramento in support of Assembly Bill #2183, which expands options for farm workers to vote for unionization. The bill would give more choices to farm workers so they can vote free from intimidation. Farm workers would be able to vote in secret whenever and wherever they feel safe.
When marchers arrived at the capitol, Governor Newsom refused to sign the bill, despite the bill passing in the Senate. So now, the marchers are holding a 24/7 vigil at the Capitol until the governor signs. 24 hours vigils are also now happening in Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco and San Jose.
On August 3rd, UFW Farm Workers launched a 24-day, 335-mile "March for the Governor's Signature" from Delano CA to Sacramento in support of Assembly Bill #2183, which expands options for farm workers to vote for unionization. The bill would give more choices to farm workers so they can vote free from intimidation. Farm workers would be able to vote in secret whenever and wherever they feel safe.
When marchers arrived at the capitol, Governor Newsom refused to sign the bill, despite the bill passing in the Senate. So now, the marchers are holding a 24/7 vigil at the Capitol until the governor signs. 24 hours vigils are also now happening in Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco and San Jose.
September 2022 Actions
Take action with Housing Santa Cruz County
Support the development of 2838 Park Avenue and more!
Support the development of 2838 Park Avenue and more!
Amah Mutsun Land Trust September Events
September Volunteer Workdays:
Second Saturday of each month, September 10th 12:30-3:30PM at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park
Third Saturday of each month, September 17th 1-4PM at Pie Ranch
Second Saturday of each month, September 10th 12:30-3:30PM at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park
Third Saturday of each month, September 17th 1-4PM at Pie Ranch
Diversity Center September Events
September Events
LGBTQ+ Gamer's Group, Queer Youth Meet up, Queer Movie Night, Free Tutoring, and more!
LGBTQ+ Gamer's Group, Queer Youth Meet up, Queer Movie Night, Free Tutoring, and more!
Black Surf Club Field Trip--Outrigger Canoeing
August 26th, 4-7pm
Come join Black Surf Santa Cruz and Outrigger Santa Cruz for a Recreational Paddle in a beautiful outrigger canoe along our Monterey Bay!
Come join Black Surf Santa Cruz and Outrigger Santa Cruz for a Recreational Paddle in a beautiful outrigger canoe along our Monterey Bay!
August 2022 Screenings: Summer Glory
August 2022 Screenings: Summer Glory
Saturday, 8/6 - Saturday Singalong
Feel the sun on your face and croon without consequences! If you are unable to hold a tune, we'll just put it on the floor and act like it's supposed to be there.
Tuesday, 8/9- Queer Movie Night
Let's get a little hot together!
Thursday, 8/11 - Latine Heritage Night
Turn up the heat with these seasonal delights to choose from and a quick lesson in how to share (or not!) your cultural heritage from EDI Educators.
Wednesday, 8/17- The Horror
It's getting hot in here...and possibly first one to take off their clothes dies?
Saturday, 8/20- Cheesy Movie Night
Cheesy movies and cheese are back, with a lovely lemonade selection from AAVE Cafe to accompany!
Tuesday, 8/23 - Actors4Actors
With a minimum of four excellent performances to choose from, you're sure to enjoy this one and the panel to follow.
Thursday, 8/25 - Cult Of Cult
Let's get ridiculous to wrap up the summer vacation. It's not back to the grind until AFTER the cult!
Saturday, 8/6 - Saturday Singalong
Feel the sun on your face and croon without consequences! If you are unable to hold a tune, we'll just put it on the floor and act like it's supposed to be there.
Tuesday, 8/9- Queer Movie Night
Let's get a little hot together!
Thursday, 8/11 - Latine Heritage Night
Turn up the heat with these seasonal delights to choose from and a quick lesson in how to share (or not!) your cultural heritage from EDI Educators.
Wednesday, 8/17- The Horror
It's getting hot in here...and possibly first one to take off their clothes dies?
Saturday, 8/20- Cheesy Movie Night
Cheesy movies and cheese are back, with a lovely lemonade selection from AAVE Cafe to accompany!
Tuesday, 8/23 - Actors4Actors
With a minimum of four excellent performances to choose from, you're sure to enjoy this one and the panel to follow.
Thursday, 8/25 - Cult Of Cult
Let's get ridiculous to wrap up the summer vacation. It's not back to the grind until AFTER the cult!
Diversity Center August Events
August Events
Queer Youth Meet Ups, Movie Nights, LGBTQ+ Gamer's Group, Readers Theatre Workshop, Transgender & Non-Binary Peer Support Group and more!
Queer Youth Meet Ups, Movie Nights, LGBTQ+ Gamer's Group, Readers Theatre Workshop, Transgender & Non-Binary Peer Support Group and more!
Kikulu Kia NZA Dance and Drum Conference
August 18-21st
Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center
Ndogi is a true story of the Congo choreographed by Vivien Bassouamina, diaspora artist of the Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center. He brings diaspora artists to share humanity through a story of finding the light in the darkness. Featuring Woté Rufine, Shawn Merriman Roberts, Lamine Bangoura, Elie Mabanza and Ibu.
Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center
Ndogi is a true story of the Congo choreographed by Vivien Bassouamina, diaspora artist of the Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center. He brings diaspora artists to share humanity through a story of finding the light in the darkness. Featuring Woté Rufine, Shawn Merriman Roberts, Lamine Bangoura, Elie Mabanza and Ibu.
2022 Rally in the Pajaro Valley
Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Watsonville High School Fields
This event will give nonprofits and small businesses the opportunity to put together a team and play a fun tournament in a bid to win the title of Champions. The public is invited to come and cheer on their favorite teams, enjoy delicious concessions and see all their favorite nonprofits play some ball.
This event will give nonprofits and small businesses the opportunity to put together a team and play a fun tournament in a bid to win the title of Champions. The public is invited to come and cheer on their favorite teams, enjoy delicious concessions and see all their favorite nonprofits play some ball.
Amah Mutsun Land Trust August Events
August Volunteer Workdays:
Second Saturday of each month, August 13th 12:30-3:30PM at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park
Third Saturday of each month, August 20th 1-4PM at Pie Ranch
Second Saturday of each month, August 13th 12:30-3:30PM at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park
Third Saturday of each month, August 20th 1-4PM at Pie Ranch
Day of Dirt and Digging
August 6, 9:30-1:30
As part of the event, HSCC will be moderating a panel discussion about local affordable housing efforts, from 12:30pm-1:00pm, featuring Dr. Robert Ratner, Manager of the Santa Cruz County’s Housing for Health Division, Rayne Perez of the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz; and Jessica de Wit, Santa Cruz City Housing Department Manager.
As part of the event, HSCC will be moderating a panel discussion about local affordable housing efforts, from 12:30pm-1:00pm, featuring Dr. Robert Ratner, Manager of the Santa Cruz County’s Housing for Health Division, Rayne Perez of the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz; and Jessica de Wit, Santa Cruz City Housing Department Manager.
Protect Juristac: EIR Comment Letter Writing Workshop
August 4th, 2022 at 6 pm
Join representatives from the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, the Center for Biological Diversity, and the law firm Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger for a workshop focused on writing effective DEIR comment letters to challenge the Sargent Quarry project.
Join representatives from the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, the Center for Biological Diversity, and the law firm Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger for a workshop focused on writing effective DEIR comment letters to challenge the Sargent Quarry project.
Amah Mutsun Land Trust Volunteer Work Days
July Volunteer Workdays
Second Saturday of each month, July 9th 12:30-3:30 at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park
Third Saturday of each month, July 16th 1-4PM at Pie Ranch
Second Saturday of each month, July 9th 12:30-3:30 at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park
Third Saturday of each month, July 16th 1-4PM at Pie Ranch
Comidas Tradicionales / Traditional Food of Oaxaca
Thursday, July 21 6-7:30PM
Join us for a cooking demonstration of traditional mole and tejate drink. Learn Doña Lorenza’s authentic recipes, unique to Santa Ines Yatzeche, Oaxaca. Small tastings available. We’ll close with a film of oaxaqueño food stories from Doña Lorenza and Senderos co-founder Fe Silva-Robles.
Join us for a cooking demonstration of traditional mole and tejate drink. Learn Doña Lorenza’s authentic recipes, unique to Santa Ines Yatzeche, Oaxaca. Small tastings available. We’ll close with a film of oaxaqueño food stories from Doña Lorenza and Senderos co-founder Fe Silva-Robles.
Speak for Change – Darius Jones & Amirtha Kidambi with Cat Willis
Wednesday July 20
Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
$26.25 General / $15.75 Students
Kuumbwa Jazz Center & Indexical bring the highly popular Speak for Change series of live events to the Kuumbwa stage. The NYC-based duo of Darius Jones & Amirtha Kidambi opens the evening with a series of musical adaptations of cosmological writings by iconic improviser and bandleader Sun Ra. Following the live musical set, host Thomas Sage Pedersen sits down with Cat Willis—Founder of Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center, and instigator of the Black Health Matters initiative—to discuss her work and founding one of the central organizations cultivating Black culture and art in Santa Cruz.
Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm
$26.25 General / $15.75 Students
Kuumbwa Jazz Center & Indexical bring the highly popular Speak for Change series of live events to the Kuumbwa stage. The NYC-based duo of Darius Jones & Amirtha Kidambi opens the evening with a series of musical adaptations of cosmological writings by iconic improviser and bandleader Sun Ra. Following the live musical set, host Thomas Sage Pedersen sits down with Cat Willis—Founder of Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center, and instigator of the Black Health Matters initiative—to discuss her work and founding one of the central organizations cultivating Black culture and art in Santa Cruz.
Diversity Center July Events
July Events
Queer Youth Meet Ups, Movie Nights, LGBTQ+ Gamer's Group, Readers Theatre Workshop, Transgender & Non-Binary Peer Support Group and more!
Queer Youth Meet Ups, Movie Nights, LGBTQ+ Gamer's Group, Readers Theatre Workshop, Transgender & Non-Binary Peer Support Group and more!
Late Night @ MAH with TWDCC
June 30
Join us for another after hours celebration of art, live performance, and music at the MAH. For this special Late Night event, we've partnered with the Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center. Who better to give life and movement to the provocative narratives within our current Strange Weather exhibition? Tonight, you will move and be moved.
Join us for another after hours celebration of art, live performance, and music at the MAH. For this special Late Night event, we've partnered with the Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center. Who better to give life and movement to the provocative narratives within our current Strange Weather exhibition? Tonight, you will move and be moved.