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Nurturing young minds with quality early education and childcare programs that build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
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Queen Gaston Consortium
Queen Gaston Consortium (QGC) is a family-centered organization dedicated to empowering families, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for growth through education, parenting support, family support, safety trainings, community-centered services and events. We are committed to nurturing future generations, promoting self-sufficiency and providing meaningful experiences that help individuals and families thrive. We believe that when families are empowered, communities flourish, and legacies are created.
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Empowering Families. Building Futures. Creating Legacies.
CPR / First Aid / AED Trainings
American Red Cross certified training in life-saving skills for individuals, families, groups, and everyone in our community, empowering people to respond confidently in emergencies.
Bounce House Rentals
Bringing joy to your celebrations with premium bounce house rentals for birthdays, community events, and family gatherings.
Family Support & Resources
Comprehensive support services connecting families with the resources they need to thrive and build self-sufficiency.
Mentoring
Guiding the next generation through meaningful mentorship that builds confidence, character, and community leadership.
Travel Experiences & Future Ventures
Expanding horizons through curated travel experiences that create lasting memories and broaden perspectives for families.
Tutoring
Personalized academic support that helps students strengthen their skills, build confidence, and reach their learning goals.
Zumba
High-energy dance fitness classes for all levels. From Zumba Like a Diva to a variety of other sessions, find the class that moves you and join our growing fitness community.
Life Coaching
Supportive one-on-one coaching to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take purposeful steps toward the life you want to create.
P-22 Day Festival Stage / Co-Host
Welcoming community voices to the stage and helping create a joyful celebration of wildlife, nature, and conservation at the P-22 Day Festival.
Wildlife & Community Awareness Advocate
Bringing wildlife awareness into community conversations through real-life experiences to promote coexistence, respect, and a deeper connection between families, communities, and the natural world.
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Zumba Gold - Get Active w/ Queen The Cardio Diva
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 6:00–7:00 PM
Move At Your Own Pace with this fun Low-impact dance fitness class designed for all abilities. With Easy-to-follow moves that improves stability, balance, coordination, muscle strength, heart health, endurance, mood and confidence. Golden Moves. Timeless Grooves!
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Fortuna Senior Center · Fortuna, CA
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Zumba Like a Diva
Thursday, September 17 · 6:00–7:00 PM
A high-energy 60-minute dance fitness class. All levels welcome. NO Experience needed!
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Eel River Expo: Bio Blitz Dance & Wildlife Talk
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Join Jasmine Gaston alongside Griff Griffith at the Eel River Expo for the Bio Blitz Dance and a conversation about her personal connection to wildlife.
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Mentoring Volunteer Event at the North Country Fair Samba Parade
Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Arrive at 11:30am Parade starts at 1:00pm
Join QGC as we pass out water during the North Country Fair Samba Parade! Come Volunteer, connect with the community, and enjoy the experience with us. And after the parade stick around for the for the After Party featuring food, live music, and good vibes!
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Provider Power Tour — Sacramento (Appearance by QGC)
Friday, September 26, 2026 · All day
Queen Gaston Consortium is appearing at the Child Care Providers United Training Fund's Provider Power Tour in Sacramento — a full day of wellness activities including Zumba, sound bath, and more. Celebrate the power of family child care providers, learn about benefits worth more than $15,000 annually, connect with fellow providers from across California, attend Training Fund workshops, and catch a live podcast recording from the Provider Talks podcast. Free breakfast and lunch, plus iPad raffles and giveaways. You spend your days taking care of everyone else. This day is for you.
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American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED Training
Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026 · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Each day
American Red Cross certification training in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is delivered as a hybrid four-hour session each day. The final hour is held in person in Fortuna for hands-on training.
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King Envy's LWH All White Party
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM
You're invited to an exclusive All White Party celebrating Ryan "King Envy" — rapper, music mogul, and Inglewood legend. King Envy grew up rapping on the radio as a kid, earned the name Mr. Englewood through his deep community roots, and built a career in indie hip-hop that blends personal storytelling with authentic West Coast culture. Now it's time to celebrate him in style. Dress code: All White. Expect good vibes, good people, live energy, and a night worth remembering. QGC will be in the building — come celebrate with us.
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