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JULY ¿1.2006 JUStlOUt 11 northwest Continued from Page 9 Pride Continues beginning of his career and at every step along the way, Gov. Kulongoski has used the power and influence of his positions to advocate for GLBT equality and defend against anti-gay attacks.” BRO clarified this is not an endorsement against Kulongoski’s Independent opponent, state Sen. Ben Westlund of Tumalo, an architect of last session’s failed anti-discrimination and civil mar riage bill, Senate Bill 1000. “The biggest issue in the upcoming election is if we ll have a governor in office who will sign or a governor who will veto [anti-discrimination legis lation], and at this point, the threat of Ron Saxton as governor is so great to the GLBT community that we must ensure that the governor be re-elect ed,” said Rebekah Kassell, spokeswoman for BRO. She gave insight into the organization's strategy when she added, “It’s absolutely about making sure that Ron Saxton doesn’t get elected.” That sentiment was echoed by Dixon: “Gov. Kulongoski’s Republican opponent, Ron Saxton, has vowed to veto any pro-equality legislation. A vote for any candidate other than Ted Kulongoski would ensure a Saxton victory [and] set hack the movement for GLBT equality for years to come." Westlund’s camp, however, calls this tactic “a vote for fear.” “There are those who will tell you that you must be more mobilized by your fear, hut Ben Westlund is a vote for hope. That’s why one of our campaign slogans is ‘Vote your hope, not your fear,’ ” said Stacy Dycus, spokeswoman for Westlund. If you haven’t had your fill of rainbow-colored festivities, there are still a few Pride events to hit. The second annual North Portland Pride is from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at University Park United Methodist Church, 4775 N. Lombard St. Festivities include a picnic, speakers, music and vendors. Capitol Pride organizers encourage those in the Willamette Valley to celebrate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29 at Cascades Gateway Park, 2100 Turner Road S.E. in Salem. Speakers and live performances will entertain. Eugene/Springfield Pride is from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at Alton Baker Park, east of the Ferry Street Bridge on the north bank of the Willamette River in Eugene. Festivities include music, food, craft and merchant booths, a beer garden and a Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski scored a dual endorsement from HRC and BRO. bachelor and bachelorette auction. For more information visit www.upumc.net for From 6 p.m. until dark Aug. 4, nine groups of booths. DJ Crystal will be spinning dance hits NoPo Pride, www.capitolpride.org for events in four teams will play three games in a round-robin Aug. 4, and there will be a raffle with more than Salem and www.eugenepridge.org for events in $1,000 worth of gifts and prizes to win. All of the format. From 7:30 a.m. until dark Aug. 5, the Eugene. tournament will switch to a modified double proceeds from the tournament benefit LCP. Bring the kids, sunscreen and a cooler and support a elimination format, consisting of four divisions. LCP Tournament Under Way The four divisions will compete from 7:30 a.m. great cause—but leave your dogs at home! The Lesbian Community Project’s 21st annual LCP would like to thank the 40-plus volunteers, until 5 p.tn. Aug. 6, then first, second, third and Player’s Choice softball tournament will be held MVP trophies will be awarded. in particular the Rose City Softball Association Aug. 4 to 6 in Brush Prairie, Wash. Come join the Don’t miss the popular Home Run Derby on men’s teams, for their hard work in making this hundreds of women playing, and their friends, the evening of Aug. 4. This event features the tour event a continued success. Prairie Field is located watching softball and building community in this nament’s best hitters competing for prizes by hitting approximately 22 miles from downtown Portland at 36-team, family-friendly event. as many fly balls as possible to a designated area 14500 N.E. 137th Ave. For more information visit www.leshiancommunityproject.org. © It is the largest women’s softball tournament in located in the outfield. the United States, according to tournament director Nancy Zimmer. Four teams have been added to the roster this year because of the popularity of the event. In addition to featuring the best women’s soft- ball teams the Pacific Northwest has to offer, the tournament features entertainment and souvenir Ry J aymee R. 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