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march 19.2QQ4 » j U S t O U t 15 r T T î T T T F T n T ï n e t ir s W h a t ’ s N e x t Hubbard Chevrolet Integrity, Quality , Service Since 1936 ? M ultnomah C ounty S chedules H earings 503-307-9143 or friendsofmariaroj(xksteffey@yahi) 0 . com. M V olunteers N eeded ultnomah County will hold a series of pub- lie hearings regarding the issuing of mar riage licenses to same-sex couples. The board will solicit testimony on a resolution reiterating the county's position to adhere to the legal opin ion that it is unconstitutional to deny marriage licenses based on gender or sexual orientation. The hearings will be held 10:15 a m. to noon March 25; 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. March 31; and 10:15 a.m. to noon April 1. All meetings will be in the Multnomah Building Boardroom, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. S how Y our S upport for C ommissioner R ojo f ~ \ ueers a re invited to celebrate Multnomah County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Stef- rey and her courageous decision to support same-sex marriage licenses 5:30 p.m. March 25 at Hobo’s, 120 N.W. Third Ave. The event will be an opportunity for allies to find out what they can do to help her re-election efforts. In addition, Love Makes a Family will hold a fund-raiser for Rojo featuring no-host cocktails and appetizers 3 p.m. April 4 at gay-owned Chameleon Restaurant, 2000 N .E 40th Ave. Supporters also can have coffee with the com missioner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 1 at lesbian- owned Blend Coffeehouse, 2327 E. Burnside St. L ove Makes a Family has been coordinating volunteers to greet everyone in line at the Multnomah Building, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. They have been handing exit T-shirts and coffee, providing positive reinforcement to counteract anti-gay protesters and performing other duties. To volunteer call Amber Hicks at 503-730-2473. G et M arried for F ree he Portland Center for Spiritual Growth is offering impromptu weddings at no fee indefinitely. According to the Rev. Casey Mof- fett-Chaney, more than 150 weddings were conducted during the week of March 8 to 12. T Up lo >5,000 Cash Back Rebates or 0% OAC limited time • M ost Diverse D ealership in Hubbard! • Fam ily Owned S ince 1936 • One o f Only 200 Fem ale Owned GM Auto D ealers in the N ation For more information call 503-777-0727 or visit wuu’.portbrulcenter.org. Where the Heck is Hubbard? T ake A ction he American Civil Liberties U nion is gathering stories of same-sex couples who have been hanned by marriage inequality. The goal is to show people that second-class status hurts good citizens and that writing discrimi nation into the U .S. Constinjtion is a step back for everyone. T For more information contact David Martinez at E-mail stories to couples@aclu.org. JT! contrasting events. First, more than 30 clergy from welcoming congregations held a press con ference March 5 demanding marriage equality. The Rev. Lynne Smouse Lopez of Ainsworth United Church of Christ had strong words for pastors who have banded together to push for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Among the opposing congregations is New Hope Community Church, which played host to an “ex-gay” conference last summer. “1 really wish they’d take their passion and commitment and work toward things that actu ally destroy the institution of marriage or the relationships of marriage: domestic violence, submission, suppression and dominance,” Lopez said. “The violence in the home is what they need to be pointed at— and the violence in the street and the violence in the wars. I wish they would put their strengths there.” On the flip side of the issue, the Oregon Christian Coalition staged a prayer rally March 13 at Pioneer Courthouse Square in response to Multnomah County’s approval of same-sex marriages. Addressing the small crowd, executive director John Belgarde lamented the growing acceptance of queers. “I like the word ‘gay,’ but it’s not meant to be a sexual act of indecency," he said. Belgarde waxed nostalgic for his childhixxl days, when “gay was a happy word.” He then led the group in prayer but stxin revealed his true agenda: collecting signatures for petitions to recall county commissioners, to ban same-sex marriage and to stop the “promo tion” of homosexuality in public schtxds. “It’s hard to sign when your eyes are closed,” he said, j Across the square, Love Makes a Family staged a silent counterprotest— well, mostly silent. 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