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OREGON S LESBIAN/GAY/BI/TRANS/QUEER NEWSMAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 3 2010 9 NW NEWS JOEL HAMLEY IN B R IEF the most recent collaboration between (^Cen ter and the Office of the Mayor: Q_Patrol. Since its soft launch July 12, the queer foot patrol has established relationships with community organizations including the Of fice of Neighborhood Involvement, Women’s Strength, One With Heart, We Make The Path, Bradley Angle and the Sexual Assault Task Force in Salem. donated yet. Still, “It was a great little surprise.” Norman said the donation will go into the organization’s general operating fund, help ing to support programs such as the LGBTQ_ survivors support group. / illamette Financial Ww Group LLC m Principal Broker, A B R The Real in Realtor Together, let’s create a personalized strategy for your goals and dreams, whether • planning for your retirement • evaluating your current investment portfolio • determining effective distribution strategies from your retirement accounts • utilizing distinct planning strategies for singles, couples, and domestic partners • aligning your financial goals with your social and environmental values To learn more about Bradley Angle, visit bradleyanyle. org. Before making any investment decision, call... The reception will run 6-9p.m. and includes hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Tickets are $40, benefit ing Q Center. RSVP to Alan Colley at alan@ pdxqcenter. org. When the Qoing Qets Tough, the Tough Clutch Their Pearls B R O Hosts T h e S tate o f O u r U nio ns w ith N a tio n a l C e n te r for L e s b ia n R ights Basic Rights Oregon joins forces with the National Center for Lesbian Rights to host “The State of Our Unions,” a presentation and discussion on legal and policy issues affecting the LGBTQ_community on September 11 at Q_Center. Against the backdrop of victories and de feats for same-sex couples across the nation, BRO Executive Director Jeana Frazzini and NCLR Executive Director Kate Kendell, Esq. will provide an update on moving forward with marriage equality in Oregon and other states and federal legislation and litigation. Later that evening, Frazzini and Kendell will host a social and joint benefit at the home and garden of LeAnn Locher (Just Out's Sassy Gardener) and Adela Rios where guests can learn more about BRO and NCLR’s current work while supporting the fight for LGBTQ_ civil and human rights (see p. 33). 1-3 p.m., Sat., Sept. 11, Q Center, 4115 N. Mississippi, free ($20 suggested donation for those seeking CLE credit), basicrights.org. B e n e f it P a r t y w i t h BRO a n d NCLR, 6-8 p.m., address provided upon RSVP, $50 suggested donation, RSVP with “NCLR Port land event ” to dzalduahilkene@nclrights.org or 415-365-1303. T he S tate of O ur U n io n s , B ra d le y A n g le to R e c e iv e P o rtio n o f Lilith F a ir T ic k e t Sales Portland domestic violence shelter and sup port agency Bradley Angle expects to receive more than $5,000 from tickets sold at the July 2 Lilith Fair concert as part of the tour’s com mitment to donating a portion of ticket sales to local women’s organizations. Representatives from the women’s music festival presented Bradley Angle with a card board check for $5,500. The donation repre sents one dollar for every ticket sold. “We’re holding out hope for more than that,” said Development Director Rebecca Norman, who noted that the funds had not actually been Floreid Walker* ChFC® CRPC® CIS™ 503 . 238 . 1700 , ext . 630 M obile : 971 . 506.9499 O ffice : SEPTEMBER 18TH-19TH C o m m itte d to clien t success since 1 9 8 7 Retirement Income Distribution Strategist Financial Planning Strategist 1902 SE Morrison St. Portland, OR 97214 Willamette Financial Group 3529 NE Broadway, Ste 101 503.445.9390 ext. 101 floreid@wfgadvisors.com www.wfgadvisors.com L icensed in O regon Q u e e r E x p e rim e n ta l Arts Fest Seeks Subm issions Punkstart My Heart is seeking music, art and performance submissions for the Not Enough! festival on September 18-19. 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