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I«L_6 <nwnews> MARCH 18. 2011 we honor the work o f activists everywhere, from the young person taking that brave first step in coming out to those who exercise their right to peacefully resist injustice,” stated Pride executive board member Mark Santillo via press release. “Each o f us has the power to ef fect change in our own lives and to make a difference in the lives o f others. This year’s theme challenges our community to make that critical decision to act.” The Pride NW board also outlined a diverse scope o f parade prizes to coincide with the spirit o f the 2011 theme. Categories include “Best Implementation o f Theme,’’ “Best Musi cal or Other Performance,’“Most Enthusiasm” and “Individual Stand-Out.” The first three awards will go to groups, while the last award is reserved for one person whose pride shines brightest in the eyes of the judges. Additionally, Pride Northwest announced its partnership with the Willamette Week to publish the official 2011 Pride Guide. The publication is also sponsoring the Pride Pa rade and Festival— held June 17-19 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park— as well as the year- round “Pride 365” program. Across state lines, the planning committee for Vancouver, Washington’s annual LGBTQ_ pride event Saturday in the Park has an nounced details for this year’s festivities. Going with the theme “Bigger, Better, Brighter!” the city hailed by ' The Advocate as the sixth gayest in America will host this year’s Saturday in the Park on July 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park. Long billed as America’s only fami ly-friendly pride event, the 2011 edi tion of Saturday in the Park will feature musical and cultural performances, com munity groups and nonprofit organiza tions, supportive local businesses, games and activities for all ages, a health and wellness cen ter, food booths and a beer garden for adults. On Saturday, April 16, the “Red H ot” 11th annual Red Dress Party hits NW 10th Avenue at Hoyt Street, poised for another memorable year of crimson couture and, more importantly, ample fundraising for local nonprofits. YW CA of Clark County, Pivot and (^ C en ter are this year’s beneficiaries. Red Dress 2010 generated $40,000 for the SafeChoice Domes tic Violence Program o f YWCA Clark County, the Men’s Wellness Center and QCenter. If ticket sales thus far are any indication, the 2011 party could be the biggest fundraiser yet. New Red Dress president Brent Echols reports that tickets have been selling very quickly since they were made available March 15. As o f press time, 250 VIP and 200 general admission tick ets remained. DJ Tronic, DJ Scotty D and DJ Adam West W W W .JU S T O U T .C O M are on board to fuel the celebratory vibes, and as always, the Red Dress board just wants their patrons to enjoy a fabulously fun party while keeping in mind the philanthropic impe tus for the event. “We retooled this year and are going back to our roots,” says Echols. “Our goal was a more inti mate feel where our patrons can connect with each other a little easier.” Tickets are available for purchase either in person at Funny Bone (617 SW Washington St.) or Starky’s (2913 SE Stark St.), or online at reddresspdx.com. For more information on Portland Pride 2011, visit pridenw.org; fo r more on Saturday in the Park, visit sitppride. info; and for details about the 2011 Red Dress Party, held Sat., April 16 at 535 NW 10th Ave., visit reddresspdx.com. Oregon ACLU Presents First Charles F. Hinkle Award to Namesake Longtime Oregon attorney Charles F. Hin kle received the first award— named, appropri ately, after him— for extraordinary allegiance to the mission o f protecting and advancing civil Mercedes-Benz of Fortland Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville liberties and rights during the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation o f Oregon’s Lib erty Dinner March 12. Held at the Portland Hilton, the 2011 Lib erty Dinner also featured words from David Fidanque, executive director o f the A C LU of Oregon, as well as a “Call to Action” by former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts, Morel Ink— formerly Witham and Dickey— presi dent Bill Dickey and a speech by Susan Her man, president o f the ACLU. The recognition given Hinkle marks yet an other personal milestone. Having begun volun teering for the A C LU in 1971, Hinkle’s legal work on many significant cases— including Merrick v. 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