Come join us at the Hill Street Country Club Thursday, May 9 for a special evening in collaboration with local nonprofit Queer Surf, as we screen the inspiring documentary "Gaza Surf Club" (2016). This film, directed by Philip Gnadt and Mickey Yamine and produced by Little Bridge Pictures, debuted at the 2016 Toronto Film Festival after 5 years of collecting footage on the Mediterranean coast of Palestine. Witness the incredible story of surfers in Gaza who find personal freedom and joy amid enduring occupation and conflict. We will have food and drinks to purchase including offerings from a local Palestinian vendor. All proceeds from ticket sales will be distributed to organizations and mutual aid funds supporting families in Gaza. Guests are encouraged to donate as they are able. House Rules: Keep it Cute! If you see something that concerns you during our event, please contact staff immediately. The Hill Street Country Club is a respectful community space and will not tolerate hate speech, harassment, violence, or intimidation of any kind. Respect our participants and our space by not vandalizing or tagging our restrooms, building interior, exterior, or any of the surrounding areas. Accessibility: Our building is wheelchair accessible with everything you need on one level. We have one gender-neutral, single occupancy, ADA-compliant bathroom. Service animals are permitted but please leave pets at home. To keep our gathering as safe as possible, we will have masks and hand sanitizer freely available. If you have other concerns, please contact us ASAP so we can accommodate you. About Queer Surf Queer Surf is a California-based community organization aimed at making the ocean more accessible through knowledge sharing and skill building. Founded in 2015 by former professional surfer Kyla Langen and insatiable boogie boarder/mental health professional Nic Brise, Queer Surf reduces barriers and helps the LGBTQ+ community navigate all aspects of ocean recreation. Through a host of programs and events including lessons, clinics, camps, meet-ups, tide-pooling, kayaking, book clubs, and more, Queer Surf builds community and fosters a safer space for nonbinary, trans, and queer people at the coast. About the HSCC The Hill Street Country Club (HSCC) The Hill Street Country Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the growing arts and culture scene in Oceanside and the surrounding North Country region. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse atmosphere that reflects the socioeconomic landscape of our community. To complement the traditional gallery space, we organize pop-up art shops, cultural events, and art workshops around our community. If you have any questions regarding The Hill Street Country Club or this event, please contact akiko@thehillstreetcountryclub.org
