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O R E G O N S LE S B IA N /G A Y /B l/TRAN S /Q U E E R N E W S M A G A Z IN E JUNE 18 2010 NORTHWEST N this year’s celebration of hearing more at their favorite restaurant,” said Juan Martinez, tendees speaking Spanish. BRO development director via press release, “Someone made the comment about the “and to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and festival, ‘I hear so many more people speak even happy hour as a way to have fun while ing Spanish this year.’ It took me a second, taking a stand for equality.” but I realized the significance and why it Diners can brandish their fundraising shows how far we’ve come. Everyone is wel come to Latino Pride and it’s a celebration of Latino LGBTQ_culture and history. We want people to speak freely and share their language, experiences and to learn from each other. At our festival, and for five days, The response to the literary quotient of we accomplished that.” the event—the inclusion of radical Latino authors Charlie Vazquez and Charles Rice- Gonzalez—proved to be positive as well. Martinez reported an engaged audience during the Escribir, Leer, Luchar literary night on June 3 at Aura. Latino Gay Pride organizers are already talking about bring Looming just after the Portland Pride ing Rice-Gonzalez back to Portland this fall weekend is another opportunity to support for the launch of a book tour to promote his and raise awareness for equality, when the newest tome, Chulito. 11th Annual Bites for Rights event pairs Mayor Sam Adams, County Chair Jeff your palate with your pocketbook. Cogen and State Treasurer Ted Wheeler Dubbed “Feast for Fairness,” the statewide were on hand to give welcome remarks as culinary communion takes place Thursday, well. June 24 at over 70 establishments in Oregon, “From the committee end, we could not with a generous portion of their proceeds go have asked for a better outcome,” said M ar ing to benefit Basic Rights Oregon for their tinez. “Everyone’s hard work paid off and continued mission to ensure that all LGBTQ. we brought together such a diverse group of Oregonians experience equality. people.” “This year, we’re encouraging folks to Martinez also noted the importance in invite their friends and family to gather at BRO Eyes One Big Fundraiser. Announces Another SEASONS R O N M IL L IG A N I M A R K E T I forks as far south as Ashland at the Green- leaf Restaurant, as far west as Astoria at the Astoria Coffeehouse, T Paul’s Supper Club and T Paul’s Urban Café, and at various locations in Eugene, Manzanita, Beaverton, Corvallis and Salem, as well as all corners of the Portland Metro area. A bit further into fall, BRO has announced the theme of its 28th Annual Dinner and Auction, set for Saturday, October 2 at the Oregon Convention Center. “Glee—Voices for Equality” will be another opportunity for Oregon’s LGBTQ_ community and its allies to support equality, this time through celebration and song. Individuals and businesses are in vited to sponsor Oregon’s premier LGBTQ_ event. Contact Juan Martinez at juan(®ba- sicrights.org, or call 503-222-6151 ext. 106 for more details. For more information on Basic Rights Oregon, visit basicrights.org. A full list of participating establishments in the 11th An nual Bites for Rights event can be viewed at bitesforrights.com. Northwest News in Brief On Tuesday, June 15, the Libertarian Party of Oregon officially nominated Marc Delphine as its candidate for Democrat Ron Wyden’s U.S. Senate seat. Delphine, the first openly gay man to run for federal illamette Financial Group LLC Together, let s create a personalized strategy for your goals and dreams, whether ■Home-Groton • planning for your retirement • evaluating your current portfolio • managing distributions from your retirement accounts • utilizing unique planning strategies for singles and same sex couples • aligning your financial goals with your social and environmental values Before making any investment decision, call... SPECIALIST IN CONDOMINIUMS AND SHORT SALES PortlandsCondoPro.com wmi The, frimFiietfstore, wwwNewSeasonssM arket.com PROPERTIES ( 503 ) 484.3166 email: RonMilfigan@Remax.net 2717 NE Broadway (503)282.4000x143 Portland, OR 97232 (503) 282.8558 (fax) Floreid Walker* ChFC® Committed to client success since 1987 Financial Planning Strategist Retirement Income Distribution Strategist Willamette Financial Group 3529 NE Broadway, Ste 101 503.445.9390 ext. 101 flore id(®wfgadvi sors. com www.wfgadvisors.com Floreid Walker* is an Investment Representative offering securities and investment advisory services offered through SageFoint Financial, Inc. member FIN R A /SIPC and a registered investment advisor. W illamette Financial G roup LLC is not affiliated with SagcPoint Financial, Inc. or registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor.
