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Blended Bridge Summer Series: Reclaiming the Outdoors

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Thursday, July 29, 2021,
6pm - 8pm

The MAH
705 Front Street

$5 Suggested

Join the MAH and Blended Bridge as we highlight historical events through an evening with local storytellers. Listen in as community members share personal experiences to illuminate the ways in which we see history repeat itself on a local and national scale.

Art. There will be a guided rock painting lesson where participants will have the opportunity to express what it means to exist and experience belonging in the outdoors. Throughout the night, contribute to the collaborative message board sharing your wish for our community in the outdoors.

History & Connections
. Be ready to team up with others: this event will conclude with History Trivia and the opportunity to continue to learn about movements and actions taken for the outdoors to be accessible to all and respectful of its past to present.

Intro and History Archive Lesson:

  • History Lesson: Negro Baseball League
  • Present Day: Yadira Flores: Reclaiming Space Through Positive Messages

Interactive Activity: Rock Painting

  • Facilitated by Yadira Flores and Amy. Share your positive message and words for others to see out in Santa Cruz County Parks.

Storytellers: Accessing Recreation and Belonging

  • Oscar Corcoles of Fuerza Latinx
  • The Hawaiian Princes with Black Surf Club Santa Cruz

**There will be seating for pods and mixed groups. Please be respectful of the areas designated for folks who wish to stay in their pod for this event. **

Featured Educators & Storytellers

Yadira Flores

Community Leader

Yahida Flores

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Oscar Corcoles

Community Leader

Oscar Corcoles

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