September 15.2000 * J u st mmt.g rTTTTTTTTRilnetus $ 42,0 0 0 Medran incomeTor 8:45 a.m. More than 5,000 individuals are expected to participate. Team captains play an important role in the walk by raising awareness and motivating people to get involved. A team consists of a group of two or more who are committed to walking together. W hile some teams consist of corporate employees, community organization members and school groups, other teams are composed of family members or groups of friends. C A P hopes to raise $ 1 7 5 ,(XX) at this year’s event. During the past 13 years, the AIDS Walk has raised more than $1 million. This year, 16 corporate sponsors have underwritten the event, covering all expenses incurred and leaving 100 percent of proceeds going to HIV services. AIDS is not over, a C A P statement says. About 50 percent of new infections are among people younger than 25, and it is the No. 1 cause of death for African Am erican men and women between the ages of 25 and 44, according to the organization. C A P is the leading provider of HIV preven­ tion education, support services, housing and advocacy in Oregon and southwest Washington. Call C A P at (503) 223-W A LK for more infor- motion or to sign u pas a team captain. P AUAL E GALS Oregon Citizens Alliance, the No on 9 C am ­ paign, activists, churches and politicians. T he free event is open to the general public. T he institute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building community around the world by playing host to open forum group processes. T he goal is not to resolve the conflict. Organizers want greater awareness brought to each of the viewpoints and to give an opportu­ nity for increased understanding in the hopes of building community, a deeper democracy and a civil society. 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Members of all sexual minority communities are invited to meet with Dan Saltzman from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Metropolitan C om ­ hat s in a ame munity Church of Portland, 2400 N.E. Broad­ I ride Northwest, the nonprofit organiza­ way. The city commissioner, who played a major tion that produces Portland’s annual pride role in bringing the issue of a domestic partner­ parade and festival, needs the com m unity’s ship registry to a vote in Multnomah County, is help. interested in hearing from the gay, lesbian, A special contest recently was announced in bisexual and trans communities to better under­ which entrants are being asked to pick the stand their concerns and to ensure access for all theme for Pride 2001. This year’s theme was “A individuals to city government. Celebration of Queer Art & Culture.” Call (503) 823'4151 for more information. The winner will enjoy a weekend at Antho­ ny’s Cabins ¿k RV Park in Long Beach, Wash. 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