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Eventos de Levantémonos Juntos
Créditos fotográficos: Festival de Cine de Watsonville
Asiste a los eventos de la comunidad local dirigidos por personas de color. Las historias, el arte, la cultura y las experiencias que nos comparten nos ayudan a formar conexiones y relaciones esenciales para promover juntos la equidad racial.
Acompáñanos en estos próximos eventos dirigidos por Levantémonos Juntos o por sus organizaciones miembro.
Current Events
Frontera Collection ¡En Vivo! | September 29, 2023
We are thrilled to host Juan Antonio Cuellar at the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County. It is a free event and open to the public. Space is limited, so RSVP is required to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
Pie for the People | September 17, 2023
We're so excited to support the Santa Cruz County Black Health Matters Initiative! This beautiful grassroots organization works to ensure that Black residents of our county are connected to their culture, community, and health services.
Please bring:
- The whole family
- A sweet or savory vegetarian pie*
- $5+ donation per person (or more!) to benefit Santa Cruz County Black Health Matters Initiative
*If baking isn’t your thing, don’t worry! Come & just bring an extra donation.
Please bring:
- The whole family
- A sweet or savory vegetarian pie*
- $5+ donation per person (or more!) to benefit Santa Cruz County Black Health Matters Initiative
*If baking isn’t your thing, don’t worry! Come & just bring an extra donation.
Celebration of Music & Culture | September 16, 2023
Support this fundraiser for Watsonville Center for the Arts! Enjoy Mexican culture through dance and music performed by local talent at the Henry J. Mello Center For The Performing Arts
(250 E Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076).
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Performance begins at 7 PM
Admission is by donation. Suggested donations are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for youth 10 or younger!
To give directly to this project, visit bit.ly/give-wca
(250 E Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076).
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Performance begins at 7 PM
Admission is by donation. Suggested donations are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for youth 10 or younger!
To give directly to this project, visit bit.ly/give-wca
Fiesta Mexicana | September 15, 2023
The Watsonville Film Festival uplifts Latine and indigenous filmmakers and stories that illuminate our shared humanity and inspire meaningful change.
Event:
Friday, September 15, 2023, 5:00 PM -9:30 PM
Watsonville City Plaza
358 Main Street
Watsonville, CA, 95076
Visit:
https://watsonvillefilmfest.org/
Event:
Friday, September 15, 2023, 5:00 PM -9:30 PM
Watsonville City Plaza
358 Main Street
Watsonville, CA, 95076
Visit:
https://watsonvillefilmfest.org/
Liberation Paddle Out 2023
Join Black Surf Santa Cruz for the 3rd Annual Liberation Paddle Out at Cowells Beach on Sunday, June 18th!
May 2023 Events
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Group, Queer Youth Support Group, Sober-ish LGBTQ+ Group, and more!
Affordable Housing Month - This May!
May is Affordable Housing Month and Housing Santa Cruz County is proud to be facilitating community conversations that help us advance affordable housing solutions in our County. From the floods in South County to ongoing wildfire recovery in North County and everywhere in between, our Santa Cruz County neighbors are counting on us to advance solutions that bring more affordable, accessible, and stable homes in our County.
Join us for our kick-off event, co-hosted with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, on May 6 to deepen your engagement, grow our visibility, and advance our movement -- while having a great time!
Join us for our kick-off event, co-hosted with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, on May 6 to deepen your engagement, grow our visibility, and advance our movement -- while having a great time!
April 2023 Screenings
Saturday, April 1st, 2 pm @ 115 S Morrissey & on Discord - Singalong Saturday
Monday, April 3rd, 530p on Discord - Latine Heritage Night
Saturday, April 8th, 230p @ 115 S Morrissey - Queer Youth Meetup Movie
Saturday, April 8th, 430p @ 115 S Morrissey - Queer Movie Night
Monday, April 10th, 530p on Discord - AAPI Heritage Night
Thursday, April 15th, 4p @ 115 S Morrissey - Cheesy Movie Night
Monday, April 17th, 530p on Discord - Black Heritage Night: Nostalgia Noir
Wednesday, April 19th, 7p on Discord - The Horror
Monday, April 24th, 530p on Discord - Native Heritage Night: Indigifilmity
Thursday, April 27th, 7p on Discord - Cult Of Cult
Monday, April 3rd, 530p on Discord - Latine Heritage Night
Saturday, April 8th, 230p @ 115 S Morrissey - Queer Youth Meetup Movie
Saturday, April 8th, 430p @ 115 S Morrissey - Queer Movie Night
Monday, April 10th, 530p on Discord - AAPI Heritage Night
Thursday, April 15th, 4p @ 115 S Morrissey - Cheesy Movie Night
Monday, April 17th, 530p on Discord - Black Heritage Night: Nostalgia Noir
Wednesday, April 19th, 7p on Discord - The Horror
Monday, April 24th, 530p on Discord - Native Heritage Night: Indigifilmity
Thursday, April 27th, 7p on Discord - Cult Of Cult
April 2023 Events
Volunteer work days at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Pie for the People
Pie for the families who feed us!
Sunday, April 30th 1-3pm
This event will support the nonprofit organization Center for Farmworker Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for farmworker families. They are currently helping the hardworking families of Pajaro who have not only lost homes from the recent flood but are facing extended unemployment because the fields they work in are either still underwater or severely damaged.
Sunday, April 30th 1-3pm
This event will support the nonprofit organization Center for Farmworker Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for farmworker families. They are currently helping the hardworking families of Pajaro who have not only lost homes from the recent flood but are facing extended unemployment because the fields they work in are either still underwater or severely damaged.
Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza
April 16th 10AM - 4PM
The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is an authentic cultural festival with food, music, dance, music, and crafts presented each spring by Senderos.
The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is an authentic cultural festival with food, music, dance, music, and crafts presented each spring by Senderos.
UCSC Land Acknowledgement
Join for this presentation April 12th 3-4:30pm with Chairman Lopez and members of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band to learn about the UCSC Land Acknowledge.
Historias De Cultura: Oaxaca en Santa Cruz
Saturday, April 8 from 6 - 8pm at The 418 Project. Gratis/Free, Food for sale
Historias de Cultura is a gathering and sharing of stories highlighting the presence and value of culture in our community's recovery during and post-COVID.
Historias de Cultura is a gathering and sharing of stories highlighting the presence and value of culture in our community's recovery during and post-COVID.
Diosa Centeotl Cultural Scholarship Event
Diosa Centeotl is a Senderos cultural contest held each April to select the Diosa Centeotl (corn goddess) who will reign over the Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza festival activities in May. The competition includes presentations by participants, performance by Senderos’ dance troupe, and delicious food for sale.
March 25th Latino Role Models Conference
2023 Latino Role Models Conference
Saturday March 25, 9:00am-1:00pm
Cabrillo College, Crocker Theater
Saturday March 25, 9:00am-1:00pm
Cabrillo College, Crocker Theater
Watsonville Film Festival March 3-12th
Join us for the 11th edition Watsonville Film Festival, in-person and online!
March 8th screening of Matronas: The Struggle to Protect Birth in El Salvador
Matronas: The Struggle to Protect Birth in El Salvador Co Presented by Campesina Womb Justice. Program starts at 6pm
The Historias de Culturas: Oaxaca en Santa Cruz films by Megan Martinez Goltz
Senderos has a partnership with the Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) at the free Arte y Cultura film screenings this Saturday, March 4th from 7-9pm at the Mello Center in Watsonville. Senderos dancers will be performing as well!
Amah Mutsun Land Trust March Events
Volunteer work days at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Diversity Center March Events
Self-Defense HIIT, 60Plus Senior Tuesday, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Teens, and more!
Amah Mutsun Land Trust January Events
Volunteer work days at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone, How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Welcome Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone for a discussion about their new book, How to Be a (Young) Antiracist—a dynamic reframing of the concepts shared in Kendi's adult book, with young adulthood front and center.
Kendi and Stone's conversation will be moderated by local activists Bella Bonner (Black Surf Santa Cruz) and Thomas Sage Pedersen (Speak for Change podcast).
Kendi and Stone's conversation will be moderated by local activists Bella Bonner (Black Surf Santa Cruz) and Thomas Sage Pedersen (Speak for Change podcast).
Diversity Center January Events
LGBTQ+ Gamer's Group, Pre-Jitsu, Gender Expansive Youth Group, and more!
Speak for Change December 13, 2022
Live Musical Set from Alexandra the Author and Conversation with Consuelo Alba of the Watsonville Film Festival
Amah Mutsun Land Trust December Events
Volunteer work days at San Juan Bautista Historic State Park (MAP) are regularly scheduled on the second Saturday of each month, from 12:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Volunteer work days at Pie Ranch (MAP) are on the third Saturday of each month, from 1:00-4:00.
Past Events
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