As we enter Black History Month, we are excited to share a series of upcoming events honoring the history, culture, resilience, and contributions of Black communities—past, present, and future.
Throughout the month, we invite you to join us in community, reflection, learning, and celebration. Below is a snapshot of what’s coming up:
- 2/4 HBCU College Expo Seaside 4pm-7pm Oldemeyer CenterÂ
- 2/7 CSUMB All Black Gala –Â 4pm-6pm
- 2/19 Helen Rucker Center Blood Drive- 9:30am-1:30pm CSUMB
- 2/18 Seaside High Black Joy-Â 11:40am
- 2/25 Alvarez high school black history night market-Â 5pm-8pm
We encourage you to attend, bring family and friends, and help spread the word. Black History Month is not only a time to look back, it is a time to uplift, connect, and continue building together.
If you have questions, would like to get involved, or want to share these events with your networks, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
In solidarity and community,
Limited Equity Co-Ops
We’re excited to share an upcoming community workshop on Understanding Limited Equity Co-Ops, a people-centered approach to affordable housing ownership and management. This free, bilingual workshop will cover collective ownership, collective management, affordability, and member responsibilities.
đź“…Â Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
đź“ŤÂ Oldemeyer Center, Blackhorse Room (Seaside)
The workshop is open to the public, and food and childcare will be provided. We encourage community members, families, and anyone interested in alternative models of affordable housing to attend. Please see the attached flyer for full details.
Summer teen programs and educator workshops through the Monterey Bay Aquarium
We’re excited to share information about upcoming summer teen programs and educator workshops through the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
These programs offer powerful opportunities for young people to connect with peers, build leadership and agency for change, and experience hands-on learning—all while having fun at the Aquarium.
Applications are now open, and the Aquarium team is eager to see strong participation from our community. We encourage you to share the attached flyers with:
Students and families
Educators
Schools and community-based organizations
Churches, barber shops, hair salons, and other community spaces where teens gather
Thank you for helping us spread the word and ensure our young people and educators have access to these enriching summer opportunities.
In community,
Thank you,