Beach Potluck: Santa Cruz Poly Meet Up Turns 2!

I don't know how it happened, but all of a sudden, it's been two years since we started this event. To celebrate, it's a potluck at the beach.

If you're on the fence about coming or just haven't made it out in a while, this is the one. Bring some food to share (remember alcohol isn't allowed at the beach) and invite your friends. See you all there!

As always, click "get tickets" to RSVP for updates and notifications of future events.

*****Schedule*****

Show up anytime, but here's a rough plan:

• 4pm-5:30pm: Event starts and settling in

• 5:30-6pm: Announcements/updates, one-sentence stories, and introductions

• 6-6:30 PM Sunset dip, for those who like the water.

• 8PM-Event ends

*****Logistics*****

• No cover or cost to attend.

• If you need help during the event or want to report a concern after, please talk to the host, Mario

•You can find us by looking for the purple flag

*****Event Guidelines*****

• Respectful Behavior toward hosts and guests is required. Anyone who violates these rules may be asked to leave the event.

•No photography, video, or recording of any kind is allowed without prior verbal consent of all parties involved.

•Verbal Consent: Please be sure to ask and wait for a yes before hugging or initiating any physical contact, and encourage each other to speak openly about consent and personal boundaries.

•Adult focus: This event is intended for adults since some conversation might not be appropriate for children. While children can attend, it is the responsibility of their parent/guardian to remove their kids from conversations that are not age-appropriate.

•Expectations: Our events are about developing friendships and connections within the community. Check your expectations at the door. Being at this event does not signal sexual availability or indicate any aspect of sexual orientation. This is a no cruising event, in order to maintain a comfortable atmosphere for our guests.

**What does "no cruising" mean?**

The no cruising guideline has a lot to do with intentions. Are you coming to this event specifically to go home with a bunch of numbers and dates on the calendar? We'd discourage that. But, are you wanting to come and socialize with other poly people? Great! And does that sometimes naturally lead to dates? Sure does! Just as one might end up dating someone they meet at a running club even though the running club is not specifically set up to be a dating event.

*****About Santa Cruz Poly Meet up*****

Poly Meet Up brings together the Santa Cruz non-monogamous community, from long-timers to those just curious about non-monogamy.

We welcome all the non-monogamous, poly-curious, relationship anarchists, queer-of-all-sorts, supportive friends, singles, couples, polycules, et al. to help us create a safe space for all orientations and all kink and gender identities.

*****Food and beverages*****

This month we're having a potluck. Bring some food to share and show up for company and dinner on the beach.