The Way of Mindfulness in Conflict Resolution
2024-06-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-19 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Zoom
The Yolo County Resolution Center (YCRC) is hosting live interactive workshops via zoom on May 29, June 5, 12 and 19, 2024 from 6-7:30 pm. In this four-part workshop, YCRC will explore the meaning of mindfulness and practice key foundational skills to enhance our capacity to be aware of and to skillfully engage in conflict situations with compassion, awareness and discernment. We will experience how mindfulness practices can help us to:

Cultivate empathy and compassion for self and others
Support healing and restoration during and after conflict events
Enhance ability to regulate emotions while engaging in conflict and supporting others through conflict

Register by emailing elvia@yolocrc.org with “Mindfulness Workshop” in the subject line. Space is limited and you must register by May 24 to secure your spot.

Adult Mental Health First Aid
2024-06-06 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-06-20 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-07-11 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-07-25 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-08-15 08:30 - 15:30, 2024-08-29 08:30 - 15:30
This free training is open to Yolo County staff, provider staff and the community. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. The training will also cover how to interact with a person in crisis and connect the person with help.
Attendees must complete a two-hour independent online learning module prior to the class and are expected to attend the live training for the full duration. After successfully passing the online quiz and evaluation, attendees will receive a three-year professional certification on Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Mental Health.
To register for this free training, e-mail your contact information to: MHSA-MHTrainings@yolocounty.org. Questions? Call 530-666-8710

Sacramento Pride March and Festival
2024-06-08 12:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Sacramento Capitol Mall, 7 Street to 3rd Street between L and N Streets, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Sacramento Pride Weekend events are produced by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. Their mission is to create a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive. They work to support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equity and justice, and build a culturally rich LGBTQ+ community. Pride is their largest community engagement event of the year, gathering more than 20,000 people throughout the weekend to celebrate LGBTQ+ arts, culture, and activism. Net proceeds from the events support year-round services at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, making up approximately 2.5% of the Center’s annual budget. For more information on the impact of their work, visit the Center’s website at: https://sacramentopride.org/.
This year’s Pride Festival will feature hundreds of exhibitors and vendors from throughout the region, including community retailers, diverse food and beverage, nonprofit and public service providers, faith communities, and many more. This year’s event will include three stages featuring exciting entertainment from the Sacramento region and the greater LGBTQ+ community. In addition to entertainment and exhibitors, the festival grounds will hold multiple activations and attractions that will bring guests of all ages and backgrounds together in an environment that entertains, educates, and inspires!
The festival runs Saturday, June 8, 2024, 12 p.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, June 9, 2024, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend: https://sacramentopride.org/pride-festival-info/.

4th Annual Skate with Pride
2024-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Park, 401 C Street, Davis, California, 95616
This free night will include music, disco lights and food trucks. Skating will be under the Davis Farmers Market Pavilion in Central Park.
https://www.davispride.org/skate

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer Training)
2024-06-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-06 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 11:30
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a two-hour suicide prevention training hosting by the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency. The mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. Quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive different in the life of someone they know.
Additional classes are calendared monthly and posted publicly on the Yolo County calendar of events website.

Mindfulness Tea Meditation
2024-06-11 09:30 - 09:45, 2024-06-18 09:30 - 09:45, 2024-06-25 09:30 - 09:45 | Zoom
Tea is a wonderful source for a mindful meditation. The phytochemicals in tea are a perfect combination of stimulation and relaxation to let you be in the moment. Theanine found in tea can help you relax while caffeine keeps you focused.
Join UC Davis for 15 minutes of tea and meditation either in person or online via Zoom. You can also find two ways to use tea in meditation, as well as a number of resources focused on tea, mindfulness and well-being at: https://library.ucdavis.edu/chachat/mindfulness-tea-meditation/.

Davis Pride Comedy Night
2024-06-21 22:00 | Stonegate Country Club, 919 Lake Blvd., Davis, CA, 95616
This event is for people who are 18 years and older due to mature content.
Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. For tickets and pricing visit: https://www.davispride.org/comedy.
This event is held at a private event space hosted by Davis community members. There is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any form of discrimination, fighting, illegal activities and/or negative disruption of the event.
Violators will be evicted from the event and all ticket fees will be forfeited.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2024-06-27 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-07-18 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-08-22 08:30 - 15:30
This free training is open to Yolo County staff, provider staff and the community. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Attendees must complete a two-hour independent online learning module prior to the class and are expected to attend the live training for the full duration. After successfully passing the online quiz and evaluation, attendees will receive a three-year professional certification on Mental Health First Aid by the National Council for Mental Health.
To register for this free training, e-mail your contact information to: MHSA-MHTrainings@yolocounty.org. Questions? Call 530-666-8710

Ride with Pride
2024-06-28 18:00 - 21:00
This Ride with Pride bike party ride starts from Central Park, allowing participants to showcase their pride while cycling through the streets of Davis.

NAMI Basics Support Group
2024-07-01 18:30 - 19:30
First Monday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
For parents and caregivers of youth (22 years old and younger) with mental health symptoms and seeking support from others with a shared understanding. Participants will receive mental health support and education.
Register Today: https://namiyolo.org/support-and-education/nami-yolo-county-support-groups/basics-support-group/

Talk Save Lives
2024-07-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Free Training! Open to all interested individuals yolo county staff, provider staff and community volunteers age 18 and older.
Talk Saves Lives™, created by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is a standardized education program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives.
Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
Topics covered include:

Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S. and worldwide
Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, as well as health, historical, and environmental factors that put individuals at risk
Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care
What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, and how to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis

Dates: July 2nd or 30th, 2024
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: ZOOM
Registration: To register for either of these free trainings dates, e-mail your contact information to MHSA-MHTrainings@yolocounty.org
Questions? Call 530-666-8710.
Training provided by Yolo County Health and Human Services-Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) staff.

Mandela Day 2024
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 | International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis, 95616, United States
Join International House Davis and UC Davis Global Affairs as we commemorate Nelson Mandela’s birthday and legacy on Mandela Day 2024.
Presentation and Conversation:

TED-style talks by UC Davis Mandela Washington Fellows visiting from Sub-Saharan Africa.
A conversation about the legacy of Nelson Mandela with Dr. Shingirai L. Taodzera of UC Davis and Duduzile “Dee” Zondo-Goins, who was a student-leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa in the 1970s.

Listen, learn and be inspired to make a difference! Popcorn bar and dessert will be served.
Mandela Day is an annual global celebration that takes place on 18 July to honor the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. This day is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organizations to take time to reflect on Mandela’s values and principles and to make a positive impact in their own communities.
RSVP at: https://internationalhousedavis.org/event/celebration-of-mandela-day-2024/

Talk Save Lives
2024-08-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.
Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.
Registration: To register, e-mail your contact information to Jorge.Cervantes@yolocounty.gov
Questions? Call 530-666-8710.
Training provided by Yolo County Health and Human Services-Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).

Hispanic Heritage Month
2024-09-15 - 2024-10-15
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 – October 15. Learn more about this celebratory month:

UC Davis LatinX Heritage Month
​Hispanic Heritage Month
National Museum of the American Latino
PBS Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month
