•’•h»';’ ticketing and online donation capability via the organizations’ Web sites. Also available are box office ticketing services and full training and support. Fees will be waived for grant recip­ ients, including setup and per-ticket fees. Recipients are given a custom-designed ticket sales Web site to match the look of the Ticket Turtle site. “We hope that nonprofit GLBT organizations will take full advantage of the grants,” says Jennifer Gaddy, vice pres­ ident of sales for Ticket Turtle. “The grant is designed specifi­ cally for nonprofits who would not normally have access to a ticket sales system such as ours for their annual fund-raiser.” Ticket Turtle has helped the Red Dress Party boost its level of online donations. “Ticket Turtle is proud to support the queer communi­ ty,” said president Ness Black­ bird. “Every business that comes out in favor of queer equality is another nail in the coffin of discrimination. We believe that we are part of a general cultural shift which will eventually lead to full equality under the law, including the right to marry.” Ticket Turtle will accept approximately one applica­ tion a month through 2008. To apply, e-mail glbtcharita bleevents@ticketturtle.com. Thom XXIX at the Escape Night Club and was given the honor of creating the opening number for Coronation. After gaining the title of Mr. Gay Portland XXXI, he contin­ ued to raise money for charities, volunteer his time and give back to his community. He strives to bolster membership and lead the court into a new era. The Surreal Fiona Flash Foxx has been an active community mem­ ber for almost two decades and has raised thousands of dollars for Portland-area nonprofit organizations. Dedication to the interna­ tional court system began when she won the titles of Debutante XXX1I1 and later Imperial Rose Princess XXXVI. She is guided by the history of the Rose Court and the many past Portland monarchs. Ciara Deli Rosa, a member of Portland’s queer community since 1986, has been involved with the court since 1996 by running in pageants, helping with campaigns and throwing fund-raisers. She has performed throughout the United States and in Portland at Embers, Darcelle XV Showplace and at the Red ISRC Holds Full Race Cap Garage. “During my The Imperial Sovereign illustrious career as a drag Rose Court is holding its first queen, I have earned fully contested race in more such titles as Miss Gay than a decade. Oregon XXIX, The First Thomas Christensen, also Lady 1999 and Miss known as The Lovely Chance Rosarita,” she said. de Valmont, and Matthew Vote for Emperor and Getz, known as Hollywood Empress from noon to Nightengale Rose, are ninning 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at for Rose Emperor XXXIV. Darcelle XV Showplace, Charles Martin, known as 208 N.W. Third Ave. From top, The Lovely Chance de The Surreal Fiona Flash Foxx, A valid identification Valmont and Hollywood Nightengale Rose are running for Rose Emperor and Rorie McCracken, known from Multnomah, XXXIV, and The Surreal Fiona Flash as Ciara Dela Rosa, are run­ Clackamas, Washington Foxx and Ciara Delà Rosa are ning for Rose Empress XLIX. or Columbia County is candidates for Rose Empress XLIX. The Lovely Chance de required. Valmont has been involved with the community A candidates forum begins 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the for more than a decade, beginning his leadership Red Cap Garage, 1035 S.W. Stark St. role as Thorn XXV at an all-ages nightclub, where Coronation 2007, themed “Once Upon a Mat­ the youth raised thousands of dollars to benefit tress,” starts 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at Crystal Ballroom, various charities. In 2005 he became Mr. Gay 1332 W. Burnside St. Tickets are $45 general and $50 VIP. Portland XXX. He wants to bridge the gap between youth and adults and bring forth the For more information visit www.rose court.org . © energy and pride that the rising generation has to offer. Holly wood Nightengale Rose’s first involve­ By A lex B alpino , J aymee R. C uti and J ulie ment in the court began when he won rhe title of S abatier ñ S 2007 lUStlOUt.'ll THE 'DOG PARK 1717 SE Umatilla • (503) 230-1109 Day Care £ Boarding for Dogs and Boarding for Cats Mon-Fri !§©% ©3?! ¡ J fKVLHGhl-W' 7 am -6 pm • Sat 9 am ‘5 pm GET BACK TO NATURE AT SEA RANCH JX4 KA\£>