Womens Health Specialists

Take Back the Night
2024-04-25 11:00 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please join us next Thursday, April 25th for Take Back the Night! We will have survivor speakouts in the Well, BMU 303, and the CCLC starting at 5:30, and then speakers and the march at 7:30. We will march through campus, 5th and Ivy, through to downtown with posters, candles, and a bullhorn to let our voices be heard! Come help us raise awareness of sexual violence!

Minds Matter Mental Health Resource Fair
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Redding Park, 2225 Benton Dr, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Find your light and build your path to wellness at the 16th annual Minds Matter Mental Health Resource Fair.
Come explore ways to live well and support one another at this FREE, family friendly event.
At the event you can:

Talk with mental health and substance use treatment providers.
Take a mini workshop to expand your wellness toolbox.
Get creative at the arts, crafts and rock painting nook.
Perform at, or watch and enjoy, the open mic.

Schedule of Activities:
Resource Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hope Is Alive! Open Mic
Performer sign 10 a.m.
Performances 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
To sign up for the open mic, contact Christopher Diamond at cdiamond@shastacounty.gov or (530) 229-8484.
Mini Workshops
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Language Matters: Empowering Language to Reduce Stigma and Harm
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Intro to Mind-Body Medicine
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Intro to WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
Email standagainststigma@shastacounty.gov or visit StandAgainstStigma.com for more information.
Every year in May, Minds Matter brings together service providers, artists and performers to raise awareness for mental health in Shasta County.
Sponsored by the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency in conjunction with the Stand Against Stigma Committee, and our many community partners and advisory boards. Funding for this event is provided through the Mental Health Services Act.

MMIW&R
2024-05-05 08:00 - 17:00
Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives.

Thursday Night Market
2024-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Broadway &, W 2nd St, Broadway &, W 2nd St, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

The Taste of Africa
2024-05-25 13:00 - 17:00 | St Joseph School, 2460 Gold St, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Reciproka is excited to present A Taste of Africa, a cultural reciprocity event celebrating the vibrant tapestry of African cultures. This free event will be held on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, at St. Joseph School (2460 Gold St, Redding, CA 96001).

Boomtown Festival
2024-06-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Clair Engle Park, Shasta Lake, CA, United States
Boomtown Festival: June 1st 9-3
Make your way to Clair Engle Park in the City of Shasta Lake, where the park is full of Craft Vendors, the Family Carnival & Health Fair, and all day in the park we will have great live music and food trucks. To end the evening we welcome a handful of great live bands for our Boomtown Music Festival.

Grass Valley Thursday Night Market
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-27 18:00 - 21:00
Grass Valley Thursday Night Market
June 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, downtown Grass Valley, 6-9pm
The Grass Valley Thursday Night Market is a wonderful community event that takes place in a historic and vibrant setting. It offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to walk, browse, chat, and catch up with their friends and neighbors. The event includes a Certified Farmers Market, arts and crafts, food, dance, and an ever-popular music series that is sure to get your toes tapping!
Citizens for Choice/The Clinic/Women’s Health Specialists will have a booth on Main Street, next to the clock tower, with information about our reproductive health clinic. Give our health wheel a spin, answer questions, and win pins, stickers, and other fun prizes. Our condom fairy will be roller skating up and down Main Street, passing out condoms, lube, and information.

Tehama Pride
2024-06-08 16:00 - 22:00 | Tehama District Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff, CA, United States
Tehama Pride: June 8th 4-10PM
Get ready for Tehama Pride – Come As You Are! Join us as we celebrate Northern California’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community in all its diversity here in Tehama County. This inclusive festival welcomes everyone to embrace themselves fully. Our main event features a captivating Variety Show spotlighting talents from all walks of life from skilled to unskilled performances. Indulge in delicious food, refreshing beverages, and engaging entertainment while fostering connections within our community.

PRIDE Family Picnic
2024-06-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Condon Park Picnic Pavillion, Grass Valley, CA, United States
PRIDE Family Picnic
Come out to play at this youth-centric event to celebrate all families and our LGBTQIA+ Allies! Free hotdogs & Buns with Gluten Free & Vegan options. Giveaways, games and fun!

Juneteenth Celebration
2024-06-19 15:30 - 20:30 | Ioof Hall, 1445 Butte Street, Redding, CA, United States
Juneteenth Celebration June 19th , 3:30-8:30 1445 Butte St, Redding CA:
The Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, marking the first time this event will grace Downtown Redding. Juneteenth holds significant historical importance, commemorating the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas, and the subsequent emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It’s a day dedicated to honoring Black freedom and recognizing their invaluable contributions to our nation. As a community, we aim to pay tribute to this national holiday of liberation!

Let There Be Light Drag Show
2024-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Cascade Theater, Redding, CA, United States
Let There Be Light Drag Show June 21st, (Doors open @6, Show starts @7 (18+ Event)) Cascade Theater, Redding CA:
Nor Cal OUTreach Project is proud to present Let There Be Light: A Drag Showcase.
Dig up those dollar bills, because we are back baby! After all those show stopping performances and unforgettable gowns in 2023, we’ve decided to do it all over again for this year’s Pride: New Beginnings. This time the show features local Redding talent as well as some familiar names and faces from last year. Come early for the silent auction. (And, well…because the line was around the block last time. We don’t want to keep our stars waiting again! Whoops.)
All tips go to the showstoppers. Proceeds from tickets and auction will go to NorCal OUTreach Project, providing vital funding toward our mission to serve Shasta County’s LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Redding Pride
2024-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Market St. Promenade, Redding, CA, United States
Redding Pride New Beginnings June 22nd, 12-5PM Market Street Promenade, Redding CA:
Now in its 15th year, Redding Pride is about to grow. Big time. New location. New Vendors. More entertainment. Join NorCal OUTreach Project alongside Viva Downtown on Market Street for the PRIDE: NEW BEGINNINGS 2024 where we’ll honor our roots and launch our beloved LGBTQIA2S+ community toward a more brilliant future in our growing city.

BriarPatch’s Pride on the Patio
2024-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | BriarPatch, 290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA, United States
BriarPatch’s Pride on the Patio
June 28th 1-3 pm, at the BriarPatch, 290 Sierra College Drive
Join us for Pride on the Patio! This annual event helps raise awareness as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Local nonprofits, including Nevada County Pride, Bright Futures for Youth, Community Beyond Violence, Citizens for Choice/The Clinic/Women’s Health Services, Placer LGBTQ Center and Lavender Library will be there with LGBTQ+ related information and giveaways. There will be yummy treats – including samples from Eco Terreno Wines. Entertainment will be provided by Nevada City’s very own drag queen extraordinaire, Cloaca!

Juneteenth Celebration
2024-06-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Condon Park Picnic Pavillion, Grass Valley, CA, United States
Juneteenth Celebration
June 29th, 12-3pm, Condon Park
Citizens for Choice/The Clinic/Women’s Health Services will be participating in Color Me Human’s Juneteenth Celebration.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and highlights the ongoing pursuit of equality and the rich cultural heritage of the African American community. This event, produced by Color Me Human, aims to celebrate these themes through speeches, performances, food, educational booths, etc. This is a great opportunity for us to engage with the community, share information about our work, and contribute to the educational and celebratory atmosphere of the day.

Pit River 26th Annual Good Medicine Health Fair
2024-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Pit River Casino, Burney, CA, United States
Pit River 26th Annual Good Medicine Health Fair: July 12th, 10-2PM
Join WHS and come learn about your health with local vendors, health and wellness representatives, get your screenings done, and more. Health and Wellness Fair! This event is free for all ages and perfect for the whole family!

Friday Night in the Park
2024-07-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Clair Engle Park, Shasta Lake, CA, United States
Friday Night in the Park June, 14th – Aug, 30th, 2024
The event is held at Clair Engle Park, right off Shasta Dam Boulevard with activities that include local artists’ booths, food and beverage trucks, and information tables from service providers. The music provided is family oriented and there is a relaxed atmosphere. This event is a place for the entire community together as neighbors and new friends to visit and enjoy an evening in the park.
WHS will be tabling on July 12th & 26th, August 9th, 23rd, and 30th. Stop by our table to pick up your safer sex supplies through the summer!

Nevada City Summer Nights
2024-07-17 18:00 - 21:30, 2024-07-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Nevada City, Nevada City, CA, 95959, United States
Nevada City Summer Nights, a street festival of art and music, has been an annual tradition in the community for 31 years. This free, family friendly event returns with familiar and new vendors and activities such as face painting, balloon animals and a bounce house for the kids, belly dancers Troupe al Ama, aerial dancers, a food court offering an array of delicious treats, and craft vendors selling clothing, jewelry, leather goods, crystals and minerals, vintage goods and more. Citizens for Choice/The Clinic!/Women’s Health Specialists will have a booth with stickers, pins, condoms, and information about our reproductive health services. Stop by and say hello!

Trinity Health Center's Annual Health and Wellness Fair
2024-07-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Redding Rancheria Trinity Health Center, 81 Arbuckle Court, Weaverville, CA, 96093, United States
Trinity Health Center’s Annual Health and Wellness Fair July 25th, 9-3PM 81 Arbuckle Court, Weaverville, CA 96093:
Redding Rancheria Trinity Health Center is hosting a Community Health Fair on Thursday, July 25th. Learn about your health with local vendors, health & wellness representatives, get your screenings done and so much more. This is a FREE event for all ages and perfect for the whole family.

Friday Night in the Park
2024-07-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Clair Engle Park, Shasta Lake, CA, United States
The event is held at Clair Engle Park, right off Shasta Dam Boulevard with activities that include local artists’ booths, food and beverage trucks, and information tables from service providers. The music provided is family oriented and there is a relaxed atmosphere. This event is a place for the entire community together as neighbors and new friends to visit and enjoy an evening in the park.
WHS will be tabling on July 12th & 26th, August 9th, 23rd, and 30th. Stop by our table to pick up your safer sex supplies

Dido Hasper Speculum Kit Giveaway Day 2024!
2024-08-13 09:00 - 16:00
It’s the most liberating time of the year, Dido Day! Our Speculum Kit Giveaway Day honors the life and legacy of our founder and visionary, Dido Hasper. WHS hopes you are as excited as we are! Save the date and visit any WHS clinic on August 13th, 2024 from 9am-4pm, to pick up your FREE self-exam kit to look into your future!

#cawhs #didoday #speculum #womenshealthspecialists

Show some extra love and learn how you can donate or sponsor to support our event by clicking the link below!
Dido Hasper Donation Page – Womens Health Specialists – Womens Health Specialists

Friday Night in The Park
2024-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Clair Engle Park, Shasta Lake, CA, United States
This event will be held on Thursday to make up for the rain from last month. Please join us in great evening of community.
The event is held at Clair Engle Park, right off Shasta Dam Boulevard with activities that include local artists’ booths, food and beverage trucks, and information tables from service providers. The music provided is family oriented and there is a relaxed atmosphere. This event is a place for the entire community together as neighbors and new friends to visit and enjoy an evening in the park.

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2024 Native American Cultural Celebration
2024-09-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Tehama District Fairgrounds, 650 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff, CA, United States
2024 Native American Cultural Celebration September 7th 10-6PM Pauline Davis Pavilion, Tehama District Fairgrounds 650 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff, CA:
The Greenville Rancheria is hosting a Native American Cultural Celebration and bringing awareness to missing and murdered indigenous women. There will be drumming, dancing, storytelling, vendors and more!

Light Of Hope World Suicide Prevention Day!!
2024-09-10 05:00 - 19:30 | Sundial Bridge, Sacramento River Trail, Redding, 96001, United States
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day! In honor of this day, You Matter Shasta is hosting a Light of Hope event this evening at the Sundial Bridge. Get connected with suicide prevention resources from 5-7:30pm and watch as the bridge lights up in teal and purple.

A moment of silence will take place at 7pm to show support for survivors and remember those we have lost to suicide.

Let’s share hope together! #SuicidePreventionMonth #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

The 60th Anniversary Of The Civil Rights Act of 1964!!!
2024-09-14 14:00 - 17:00 | MLK Center, 1815 sheridan st, redding
The celebration will start at 2:00 pm with social time and light refreshments followed by our speakers and time for discussion.
Bring your thoughts on civil rights and a comfortable camp chair , if you like.
We will see you Saturday at the MLK Center.

Empowered Women
2024-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Visitor Center, 1525 Median Ave, Shasta Lake, CA, 96019, United States
You’re invited!

Join us for a special reception on the Equal Rights Amendment and book launch of “Empowered Women of Shasta County” on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm at the Visitor Center in the City of Shasta Lake.

Sponsored by Women’s Health Specialists and hosted by Mayor, Janice Powell, who will be signing a historic, national petition to codify the Equal Rights Amendment.
A champagne toast to the success of our own powerful women will be offered in the Boomtown Museum where copies of the book will be available.

Refreshments will be served.
