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• august a. 2001 u’H J ì ì c i v i i ' i ¡news Continued from Page 9 AIDSW alk 2001 ing how many residents statewide would prefer to have their money benefit the civil rights move ment rather than their own pocketbooks. This will send an especially clear message to “an administra tion that already has proven itself hostile to those very rights,” executive director Roey Thorpe says. BRO also is providing cards for donors read ing: “Thank you, President Bush, for this oppor tunity to contribute to equal rights for all Ameri cans, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. I have donated my tax refund to the struggle for these rights.” C a p t a in s S o u g h t ascade AIDS Project is seeking team cap tains for AIDSWalk 2001. The organizations largest and most visible annual event attracts more than 5,000 people to raise money for HIV services and prevention. Cap tains will be provided with a handbook explaining how to assemble a team and collect donations. Registration for the 15-year-old event will start 8:45 a.m. Sept. 22 at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Multnomah County Commissioner Ser ena Cruz, serving as honorary chair, will lead C PHOTO BY *Vo k * c a è We have a know ledgeable, friendly staff helping you find the right cam era, binoculars, or photographic accessories. V \e r e Thomas Bruner, Cascade AIDS Project executive director, needs team captains for this year’s walk A ‘fam ily’ owned and operated business since 1997. the ¿Just O ut gaies <J)epartment for spedai rates. 503 236-1253 582 SW Adams Avenue (541) 753-2653 Corvallis, OR 97333 www.oregoncamera.com - A similar campaign for contributions has been launched by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. The two organiza tions focus on sexism, racism, censorship, police brutality, corporate dom ination and standing up for the rights of sexual minorities, the elderly and the poor. To make a donation to Basic Rights Oregon write to P.O. Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240. To make a donation to Radical Women and the Free- dam Socialist Party write to 819 N . Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217. COFFEE BREAK ces he Human Rights Campaign has an nounced plans for the 2001 Portland Gala Dinner. The fund-raiser will begin 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Hilton Hotel, 921 S.W. Sixth Ave. Tickets cost $150 each, and each table has room for 10 people. This year’s event will honor U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, D-Wash. T Boarding & G room ing for D o g s & Cats “Individual Lave and Attention HRC A nnoun D in n e r D a t e ” 7 2 0 S W W a k e R o b in A v e C o r v a llis, O R 9 7 3 3 0 ( 6 4 1 ) 7 6 7 - 9 0 8 9 L a r iy & M a r le n e M c N e ill 1 6 3 5 Hawthorne Ave NE Salem, OR 9 7 3 0 1 (next to Pietros Pizza) (5 0 3 ) 3 9 9 -9 2 4 3 — ____________ ; For tickets call 800-494-8497 or visit the Internet site www.boxofficetickets.com. W an t Alore G a y a n d Lesbian N ew s? walkers as they embark on the five- and 10-kilo meter routes winding through downtown, Northwest Portland and the Pearl District. CAP is the leading provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy in Oregon and southwest Washington. It served almost 2,000 people and 3,000 of their family members and edu cated more than 32,000 youth and adults last year. For more information call 503-223-WALfC. K e e p in g th e F a it h f J erhaps President Bush’s faith-based agen- I da isn’t all th at bad after all. If one takes a “glass is half-full” approach, the proposal seems to be taking attention away from an ti gay efforts. A survey on the Christian Coalition of Oregon’s Internet site asks visitors to vote on the right-wing organization’s No. 1 priority. As of Aug. 1, faith-based initiatives topped the chart with 33 percent; “homosexuality in schools” came in second with 27 percent. Abortion (25 percent) and Boy Scouts (15 percent) rounded out the list. JH Compiled by JlM R adosta Mention This Ad & Receive Your First Visit New Clients Only www.justouf.com Arbor PET C LIN IC for updates on news from across the nation and the world (updated Northwest events also listed) 503/291 -1 7 1 7 4704 SW Scholls Ferry Road Located in Raleigh Hills Next to Western Pet Supply
