UPCOMING EVENTS
Watch the Ladera Ranch Social Justice Conversations Facebook page, or join our mailing list for details about upcoming events!
TBD: Adult book club events - let us know if you want to lead a group.
Ladera Love Pride Parade: Friday, June 25 at Founders Park, 5PM
Ladera Love Pride Parade: Friday, June 25 at Founders Park, 5PM
PAST EVENTS
2021:
Friday, February 24, 2021: 5:30 PM Lantern Festival of Hope - Parking lot next to Terramor Aquatic Park
2020:
November 13, 2020: 3PM Sexism and Gender Discrimination Discussion by OC Teens for Justice
October 21, 2020: 6-7 PM CUSD Webinar on Social Justice Basics for Parents/Guardians
October 2, 2020: OC Teens for Justice - An open discussion for teens and young adults on rioting
August 19, 2020: CUSD School Board Meeting - LRSJC encourage parents to participate to ensure anti-racism in our schools. See Press.
July 31, 2020: Children's book reading on zoom. An interview about the book Sulwe by Lupita Nyongo can be found here.
July 10, 2020: Children's book reading on zoom.
June 24th, 2020: An event was hosted by the CUSD Against Racism group: a peaceful rally and a letter to the CUSD Board on Resolution No. 1920-63: Resolution Denouncing All Acts of Racism, Intolerance, and Unlawful Discrimination
June 19, 2020: Children's book reading on zoom.
June 12, 2020: Black Lives Matter Protest in SJC. See Press.
June 3, 2020: George Floyd vigil and Black Lives Matter
2018-2019:
February 15, 2019: Black History month celebration. Children's book reading and crafts to learn about amazing black people who changed the world.
January 28, 2019: Book Club. "Call Me American."
January 19, 2019: Women's March
November 11, 2018: Friendsgiving. Social gathering to get to know your neighbors who are passionate about social justice.
October 8, 2018: Book Club. "In the Country We Love."
October 19, 2018: Meeting with an Elementary School Principal and Assistant Superintendent of curriculum to discuss racism in our local Elementary Schools and how to respond to hate in schools.
August 2018: Back to School Tips sent out to all Principals within the Capistrano Unified School District.
July 22, 2018: Ladera Ranch Social Justice Summer Gathering. Networking and socializing in our community.
July 21, 2018: Families Belong Together March Los Angeles
July 4, 2018: Participated in Ladera Ranch Fourth of July Parade.
June 23, 2018: Orange County LGBT Pride 2018
Meet and Greet with CUSD Board Member Jim Reardon: 7:30 PM on October 3, 2017, Flintridge Clubhouse
Are you curious about the role and function of the school board? Do you have questions about how Capistrano Unified School District makes curricular decisions, either as a whole or within Ladera Ranch's K-8 schools? Join members of the Education Subcommittee for a meet and greet with Jim Reardon, our local school board representative.
Mr. Reardon will describe the role of the school board and current district priorities, answer questions about multicultural education and educational equity in the district, and talk about ways parents and community members can get involved.
Friday, February 24, 2021: 5:30 PM Lantern Festival of Hope - Parking lot next to Terramor Aquatic Park
2020:
November 13, 2020: 3PM Sexism and Gender Discrimination Discussion by OC Teens for Justice
October 21, 2020: 6-7 PM CUSD Webinar on Social Justice Basics for Parents/Guardians
October 2, 2020: OC Teens for Justice - An open discussion for teens and young adults on rioting
August 19, 2020: CUSD School Board Meeting - LRSJC encourage parents to participate to ensure anti-racism in our schools. See Press.
July 31, 2020: Children's book reading on zoom. An interview about the book Sulwe by Lupita Nyongo can be found here.
July 10, 2020: Children's book reading on zoom.
June 24th, 2020: An event was hosted by the CUSD Against Racism group: a peaceful rally and a letter to the CUSD Board on Resolution No. 1920-63: Resolution Denouncing All Acts of Racism, Intolerance, and Unlawful Discrimination
June 19, 2020: Children's book reading on zoom.
June 12, 2020: Black Lives Matter Protest in SJC. See Press.
June 3, 2020: George Floyd vigil and Black Lives Matter
2018-2019:
February 15, 2019: Black History month celebration. Children's book reading and crafts to learn about amazing black people who changed the world.
January 28, 2019: Book Club. "Call Me American."
January 19, 2019: Women's March
November 11, 2018: Friendsgiving. Social gathering to get to know your neighbors who are passionate about social justice.
October 8, 2018: Book Club. "In the Country We Love."
October 19, 2018: Meeting with an Elementary School Principal and Assistant Superintendent of curriculum to discuss racism in our local Elementary Schools and how to respond to hate in schools.
August 2018: Back to School Tips sent out to all Principals within the Capistrano Unified School District.
July 22, 2018: Ladera Ranch Social Justice Summer Gathering. Networking and socializing in our community.
July 21, 2018: Families Belong Together March Los Angeles
July 4, 2018: Participated in Ladera Ranch Fourth of July Parade.
June 23, 2018: Orange County LGBT Pride 2018
Meet and Greet with CUSD Board Member Jim Reardon: 7:30 PM on October 3, 2017, Flintridge Clubhouse
Are you curious about the role and function of the school board? Do you have questions about how Capistrano Unified School District makes curricular decisions, either as a whole or within Ladera Ranch's K-8 schools? Join members of the Education Subcommittee for a meet and greet with Jim Reardon, our local school board representative.
Mr. Reardon will describe the role of the school board and current district priorities, answer questions about multicultural education and educational equity in the district, and talk about ways parents and community members can get involved.
Liberty Loves All Book Reading In The Park- Sunday, July 2nd at 3pm
We will gather in the park, read a book about democracy with the children and decorate T- shirts for the 4th of July parade. We will meet at a local Ladera park.
We will gather in the park, read a book about democracy with the children and decorate T- shirts for the 4th of July parade. We will meet at a local Ladera park.
September 2nd, 2017: Book Reading in the Park: Jessica Herthel's "I Am Jazz"
We gathered to discuss a recent Orange County Register article about the experiences of transgender children in Orange County, read Jessica Herthel's book "I Am Jazz," which chronicles the real-life experiences of a child who transitioned in elementary school, and made art to show our support for affirming schools & communities within and beyond Orange County.
We gathered to discuss a recent Orange County Register article about the experiences of transgender children in Orange County, read Jessica Herthel's book "I Am Jazz," which chronicles the real-life experiences of a child who transitioned in elementary school, and made art to show our support for affirming schools & communities within and beyond Orange County.
Lost and Found Cat: Saturday April 15, 2017 from 10:30 AM - 12 noon at the Ladera Ranch Public Library
This month, we'll be reading "Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey" by Doug Kuntz & Amy Shrodes. In this true story, we'll follow the journey of a refugee family as they flee towards safety...and the journey of their beloved cat, who is lost (and found) by a global community of helpers.
After the story, we'll talk about the many reasons why people leave their homes...and what we can all do to welcome and embrace the refugees and immigrants in our community. Stay tuned for more details!
This month, we'll be reading "Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey" by Doug Kuntz & Amy Shrodes. In this true story, we'll follow the journey of a refugee family as they flee towards safety...and the journey of their beloved cat, who is lost (and found) by a global community of helpers.
After the story, we'll talk about the many reasons why people leave their homes...and what we can all do to welcome and embrace the refugees and immigrants in our community. Stay tuned for more details!
Monday, January 16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day): 2PM
Coretta Scott King asked everyone to make Martin Luther King, Jr. day a "day on, not a day off." Join members of the Ladera Ranch Social Justice Committee in doing just that as we celebrate Dr. King’s legacy & plan for the upcoming OC Women's March (Jan 21 in Santa Ana).
Bring the family to make pro-love, anti-hate signs for the march (or your front yard), listen to MLK's famous "I have a dream speech," and hang out with other families who care about social & racial justice. We'll meet around 2PM, and stay until we’re done or it gets dark.
What to bring: Posterboard or cardboard for your family's signs and your ideas of what to write on your signs. We'll have paint and markers to share, but more are always welcome!
Saturday, January 21st: Orange County Women’s March in Santa Ana
Join your neighbors for one of hundreds of marches happening around the country intended to reinforce that women’s rights are human rights, and that the voices of women, immigrants, Muslims, Veterans, people who identify as LQBTQ+, Native people, Black and Brown people, people with disabilities, and survivors of sexual assault must be heard locally and nationally. More details about the march are available at www.ocwomensmarch.org
The march is family-inclusive, and we’ll be marching with our partners, spouses, and children; there are also many local faith-based organizations participating in the march. You’re welcome to march or support from the sidelines, whichever is right for you and your family. Watch the facebook page for transportation details—we’re planning to head up as a group.
Thursday, January 26th from 3:30 – 4:30 PM: Kids Around the World Party at the Ladera Ranch Library
Hosted by the Ladera Ranch Public Library, this event invites children to get their “passport” stamped as they learn about different cultures and countries throughout the world. We’ll be there, and hope you will be too! For more info, or to RSVP (appreciated, but not required), email Rebecca Porter at rebecca.porter@occr.ocgov.com
Saturday, February 18th from 10-11AM: Ladera Ranch Library Book Club Discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ “Between the World and Me”
Hosted by the Ladera Ranch Public Library, this is an opportunity to join other Ladera residents in a discussion of this powerful and thought provoking analysis of race and racism in U.S. society. For more info, or to RSVP (appreciated, but not required), email Rebecca Porter at rebecca.porter@occr.ocgov.com
Sunday, February 19th: Trip to the California African American Museum in Los Angeles
It's a busy weekend for the Ladera Ranch Social Justice Committee! Join us on Sunday, February 19th for a group trip to the California African American Museum in Los Angeles (http://www.caamuseum.org/). We're planning to arrive in time for their 1 PM family-friendly scavenger hunt. Look for more information on our Facebook page, or email us with questions.
