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
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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.
According to event organizers, small-business
bars and organizations were initially hesitant to
The group now boasts nearly 300 members of all
owners often don’t have the resources or connections
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