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•nwnewS’ FEBRUARY 18, 2011 v ftÊ _ü law students with aims to ad vance equal rights and justice for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender individuals. Appli cants who demonstrate this goal through the selection pro cess and meet the criteria of eli gibility will be considered for the scholarship, named after the founders of the Portland chapter of the International Federation of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). The applica tion is available online at equityfoundation. org/scholarships. • Puddletown Publishing Group announced its formation January 24 under the lead of Just Out co-founder Renée LaChance. The publishing group plans to release multiple ti tles via cross-platform formats for digital readers and to create a market for new and established authors in e-publishing. Visit puddletowngroup.com for more information. • Ellen and Asher MacArthur Grimm, a Portland lesbian couple, were finalists in TriM et’s search for TriMet-inspired love stories. Just one couple of six, the Grimms responded to the query: “Did you meet your sweet in TriMet?” While the couple didn’t win the grand prize—a night at the Hotel deLuxe in downtown Portland and a gift Q&A. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information, visit transactiveonline. org or call 503-252-3000. • Asian Pacific Islander Pride will ring in the Lunar New Year with its annual ban quet and show February 19 at the Saucebox Annex (214 SW Broadway). Attendees will enjoy performances by members of the local API queer community, and the family- friendly event will also include a fundraising raffle with prizes donated by area businesses. A dance party will follow. Seating is limited; RSVPs are encouraged for the banquet and certificate to the hotel’s restaurant—TriMet show, which runs 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Febru Public Information Officer Bekki W itt said ary 19. The dance party runs 9:30 p.m.-mid their story was definitely an inspiration. night. Admission is $10, $1 for raffle tickets and is open to all ages. Visit api-pride.blog- • In Other Words Feminist Community spot.com, email api.pride@gmail.com or call Center (14 Killingsworth St.) hosts a meet- 503-877-9379. and-greet event with Portland documentary filmmaker Dennis Lavery on Saturday, Feb • Q_Center (4115 N. Mississippi Ave.) will ruary 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Lavery’s upcoming host the DHOR Fundraiser Variety Show film, ...small world—with help from Birch- Saturday, February 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Swinger Films and TransActive Education All proceeds from the event will benefit Deaf and Advocacy—explores the everyday lives &. Hearing OutReach. Aside from a raffle of children, youth and families who happen and silent auction, scheduled performances to be gender non-conforming or transgender. include a Step demo by Swagger, an ASL The event includes excerpts of Lavery’s prior (American Sign Language) drag show by documentary film In the Shadow of the Temple; Sarah Westburg and much more. Interpret a screening of TransActive’s new video, “Un ers will be present, and Zora Phoenix is conditional”; an informational presentation slated to host. Donations will be based on a by TransActive program managers Zena Bri- sliding scale at the door. 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