Subject: strictly fyi events in: CA, WA, all locations online and with access
From: SSC Events
Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 07:32:38 -0700
To: news@safeschoolscoalition.org

Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:

(1) Screening and discussion of “Ask Not”, a film exploring the tangled political battles that led to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy (TONIGHT, May 27; Oakland, CA)
(2) Youth Impact Webinar Series: Social Networks Strategy 201 (June 17; all locations online)
(3) Queer Youth Summer Camp at Mt. Madonna County Park! (July 10-12; Watsonville, CA)
(4) Multicultural Youth Leadership curriculum and training for youth development professionals! (June 10; Seattle, WA)
(5) Gay-Straight Alliance Activist Camps (SoCal/Central Valley, June 17-19, Los, Angeles, CA; NoCal, Aug 14-16; Marin, CA)
(6) Youth and Senior Storytelling Lunch -- A special lunch LGBT youth and seniors that allows each individual to meet and share their coming out stories with one another (June 12; Walnut Creek, CA)
(7) “Beyond Hatred” - Documentary on PBS about seeking justice and transcending hate after the pointless death of gay man (Premieres June 30; all locations with access)
(8) 26th Annual Run/Walk with PRIDE – 10K run, 4K run or 4K walk (June 14; Seattle, WA)

(1) Screening and discussion of “Ask Not”, a film exploring the tangled political battles that led to the “don’t ask, don’t tell“ policy (TONIGHT, May 27; Oakland, CA)

What: Screening and discussion of “Ask Not”, a film exploring the tangled political battles that led to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy
Who: Presented by ITVS, KQED, The Oakland Museum of California, The Oakland Film Office, Hands on Bay Area and DEAF Media
When: Wednesday, May 27; Light reception at 6:00 p.m., screening at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Oakland Museum of California, James Moore Theatre, 1000 Oak Street (@ 10th Street - one block from Lake Merritt BART); The accessible entrance to the museum is from the parking garage, entrance on Oak Street. Parking is free for ITVS film screenings, enter on Oak Street at 11th Street.
Cost: FREE

There will be a post-screening discussion and Q&A with: Johnny Symons, ASK NOT, Filmmaker and Councilperson Darryl Moore, District 2, City of Berkeley
For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/communitycinema or email sara_smith@itvs.org

(2) Youth Impact Webinar Series: Social Networks Strategy 201 (June 17; all locations online)

What: Youth Impact Webinar Series: Social Networks Strategy 201
Who: The National Youth Advocacy Coalition
When: June 17, 1 p.m. ET
Where: All locations online
Cost: Be sure to sign up and register for these popular and informative webinars at http://www.nyacyouth.org/events/

This advanced webinar continues further into social networks strategy (SNS). During this webinar, participants practice modeling the key elements of SNS. This highly interactive webinar will discuss best practices for SNS and ways to adapt the tool into existing programs.

Read more about this webinar series below or at the following web site - http://www.nyacyouth.org/events/

(3) Queer Youth Summer Camp at Mt. Madonna County Park! (July 10-12; Watsonville, CA)

What: Queer Youth Summer Camp at Mt. Madonna County Park!
Who: The Diversity Center – The Santa Cruz County LGBT Community Center
When: July 10 -12
Where: Mt. Madonna County Park, Watsonville, CA
Cost: Spots are limited! Registration will be online soon at http://diversitycenter.org/programs/queer-youth-scene/

This is an opportunity to have lots of fun, create strong alliances, and be in a safe place with other queer youth and adult supporters! Email the Queer Youth Scene program coordinator at queeryouth@diversitycenter.org to volunteer or receive more info.

(4) Multicultural Youth Leadership curriculum and training for youth development professionals! (June 10; Seattle, WA)

What: Multicultural Youth Leadership curriculum and training for youth development professionals!
Who: A project of SOAR
When: Wednesday, June 10
Where: Yesler Community Center, 917 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA
Cost: FREE; Registration is required and space is limited.  Click here to register!

9:00am – 3:00pm Curriculum Facilitators Training (for youth development staff, program managers, teachers, etc. who want to facilitate the curriculum with youth)
3:00pm – 5:00pm Train the Trainers (an extended training for program managers who want to teach others how to facilitate the curriculum)

Multicultural Youth Leadership increases knowledge of culture, self-awareness, and leadership skills among participants in a way that honors their respective communities.  This curriculum module is designed to be added on to your programs’ existing youth leadership curriculum, or carried out on its own with youth already knowledgeable about leadership.  In an age-appropriate way, youth ages 14-18 will begin to understand the complex ways culture, power, communication, and leadership intersect.

In this training, we will experience the curriculum first-hand, discuss the implications of using this curriculum with youth, and brainstorm ways to incorporate it into our own programs. For program managers who want to teach others how to facilitate the training, there is an additional two-hour training where we will cover facilitation tips, common questions, and other important training aspects.

For more information, contact Kyla Lackie, klackie@uwkc.org  206.461.3771

Coffee and snacks provided, please bring lunch!

(5) Gay-Straight Alliance Activist Camps (SoCal/Central Valley, June 17-19, Los, Angeles, CA; NoCal, Aug 14-16; Marin, CA)

What: Gay-Straight Alliance Activist Camps
Who: GSA Network
When: SoCal & Central Valley Camp July 17-19 (Apps Due June 5!); NoCal Camp August 14-16
Where: SoCal & Central Valley Camp – University of Southern California; NoCal Camp – Headlands Institute in Marin
Cost: $20-$100 sliding scale - no one turned away for lack of funds; scholarships available; Applications NOW Open!  Apply Now!

The GSA Activist Camp is a youth-planned and youth-led 3-day event that features intensive community building, skill-building, political education, and leadership training for GSA members and potential members. All LGBT and straight ally youth can apply. Youth who will be in a high school or middle school GSA next year will be given priority.

Youth of color, trans youth, and low-income youth are especially encouraged to apply.

www.gsanetwork.org/camp

6) Youth and Senior Storytelling Lunch -- A special lunch LGBT youth and seniors that allows each individual to meet and share their coming out stories with one another (June 12; Walnut Creek, CA)

What: Youth and Senior Storytelling Lunch -- A special lunch for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) youth and seniors that allows each individual to meet and share their coming out stories with one another.
Who: Presented by the Gay Straight Alliance Network, The Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa, and Lavender Seniors of the East Bay; Sponsored in part by Larry Kolka of Edward Jones Investments
When: Friday, June 12; 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: United Methodist Church Walnut Creek, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597
 
Celebrate Gay Pride Month with a youth-senior lunch! Free Pizza, Sodas, and Dessert
To RSVP or for more information contact Dan Ashbrook at Lavender Seniors of the East Bay. 510-667-9655 Ext 3 or email: dan@lavenderseniors.org

(7) “Beyond Hatred” - Documentary on PBS about seeking justice and transcending hate after the pointless death of gay man (Premieres June 30; all locations with access)

What: “Beyond Hatred” - Documentary on PBS about seeking justice and transcending hate after the pointless death of gay man
Who: www.pbs.org
When: Tuesday, June 30; 9 p.m. EST (Check your local listings!)
Where: Your local PBS station

In September 2002, three skinheads were roaming a park in Rheims, France, looking to "do an Arab," when they settled for a gay man instead. Twenty-nine-year-old François Chenu fought back fiercely, but he was beaten unconscious and thrown into a river, where he drowned. The acclaimed French verité film Beyond Hatred is the story of the crime's aftermath; above all, of the Chenu family's brave and heartrending struggle to seek justice while trying to make sense of such pointless violence and unbearable loss. With remarkable dignity, they fight to transcend hatred and the inevitable desire for revenge.

You can view the trailer at http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2009/beyondhatred/preview.html

(8) 26th Annual Run/Walk with PRIDE – 10K run, 4K run or 4K walk (June 14; Seattle, WA)

What: 26th Annual Run/Walk with PRIDE – 10K run, 4K run or 4K walk
Who: Presented by Seattle Frontrunners, Seattle's running and walking club for gay men, lesbians and friends.
When: Sunday, June 14; 10:00 a.m.
Where: Seward Park, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA
Cost: $20 online, $25 day of race. $10 student/low income rate available. Click here to register.

* Run and Walk With Pride is an annual community event open to all, presented by Seattle Frontrunners. Bring your friends and family!
* All finishers receive an event t-shirt and entry into our fabulous raffle prizes!
* Have a favorite costume? Be yourself and show us some style, baby!
* Guest appearance by State Senator Ed Murray
* Chip timing by BuDu Racing
* USATF Sanctioned Event

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