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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 7, 2007)
northwest PFLAG Races for Cure they’d like for their business to thrive. Small Biz 101 will introduce existing and future businesspeople to the basics of business through a series of interactive workshops taught by minority business owners. Attendees will learn about mission and vision stateméhts, basic financial measures, how to seek and receive financing, how to create a game plan for their business, the importance of public relations and how to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Each interactive workshop will be punctuated with networking sessions and breaks and will be accompanied by handouts with simple tools for future use. To register for the conference, visit www.causeit.org and click on “events.” Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays of Oregon will have a team walking Sept. 23 in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure. Patricia Keeney, who is fighting breast cancer, named the team “PFLAG Pinks” after learning of one more PFLAGer with a breast cancer diagnosis— three within the past 12 months. Two are from the Forest Grove chapter hoard. With 43,000 people at last year’s race, Keeney said she sees this as a great place to spread the word U m BL t •• '1 about PFLAG. There are prizes in the form of gift cards from ■ ./Ar Macy’s and Safeway for raising more than $500. j k MB Join rhe fight by registering as part of rhe PFLAG team or by supporting its efforts with a contribution. I Bowling Brings Unity The money raised through the race will finance vital The 30th anniversary season of Portland’s Gay education, screening and survivor support programs ' &. Lesbian Rowling League begins Sept. 9 at for underserved women in the community and help Hollywood Bowl, 4030 N.E. Halsey St. the national search for a cure. The group began meeting monthly in 1976 as For more information visit race.komenoregon.org. the Portland Community Bowling League, chang ing names in 1979 when it officially organized. Create a Game Plan “At the rime, all I was after was a way for the Portland's Gay ft Lesbian Bowling League, celebrating its 30th anniversary, created the Boxer Bowl, Causeit is hosting Small Biz 101, a conference men and women of our community to come togeth now duplicated in queer tournaments around the United States. where Portlanders will learn the fundamentals of er for some fun and communication,” said founder business while connecting with other businesspeople, and longtime organizer Tom Geil. “There were no By the '80s, the league had grown considerably and don’t have to be good, just friendly!” from 10 a.m. to 4 pan. Sept. 22 at QCenter, 69 S.E. other sports programs, no softball, and gay men and began meeting alternating Sundays. Many bars and However, for those bowlers with more compet organizations became eager to support the popular | itive goals, cash payouts, trophies and other prizes Taylor St. The cost is $25, and a portion of the lesbian women just kept their distance from one proceeds will be donated to Q Center. another. That needed to change to put the unity in group. The group would return the appreciation to are also awarded. Causeit is a queer-owned and -operated business our community.” supportive businesses by gathering at different clubs. Bowling takes place Sundays. Open registration that combines coaching, public relations and Initially, rhe group met at the now defunct Queer resource organizations such as Phoenix Rising begins at 2:30 p.m. Regular sessions start at 3:30 p.m. sustainable business practices to help entrepreneurs Grand Central Bowl on Southeast Morrison Street. began recommending the league to people kxiking and conclude at 6. The weekly cost is $10. cause their own success. With Sunday being a big party day m the ’70s, local for a supportive social outlet outside the bar scene. For more information visit www.pdxbowl.com. 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