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I« L _ 8 AUGUST 5, 2011 Im agine a Religion That Stands on the Side of Love U n ita ria n U n iv e rsa lists s u p p o rt th e rig h ts o f b isex u al, gay, lesbian, tra n s g e n d e r a n d stra ig h t people. Fam ilies com e in m an y form s a n d w e w elcom e th em in o u r c h u rc h e s. Please visit us at: GRESHAM HILLSBORO Eastrose Fellowship* (503) 6 6 5 .2 6 2 8 eastrose.org UU Comm. Church of Washington County* (503) 6 4 8 .1 7 2 0 uuccwc.org Portlander Mitch Gould's Wait Whitman Animated™ character -- the most beloved figure in Gay History OREGON CITY Atkinson Memorial Church* (503) 6 5 6 .7 2 9 6 atkinsonchurch.org E AVES « G R A S S http:! ! ('Ü, indicates PFLAG support group) nwnews • Thomas. “The problem is getting people out on weekends to patrol,” Thomas said. “There’s always a great initial response to what we do.” The group is seeking proactive LGBTQ_ citizen and allied volunteers for training and volunteering to help keep the streets safe from anti-gay discrimination and vio lence. Q_ Patrol was formed by concerned citizens, anti-violence organizations, city officials and others in 2010 in response to an increased number of gay bashings in downtown Portland. For information on how to volunteer for Q Patrol, and to take part in trainings, visit "Qpatrol Portland'“on Facebook. CAPITAL LENDING 133 SW 2nd Ave. Suite 410 Portland, OR 97204 C olleen Weed Email: colleen@capitalMlencling.com Fax: 503.523.2588 Phone: Office: 503.445.9525 Cell: 503.780.1561 4 Overstock! 4 - 0 % Off Privately Owned and Operated since 1958 F u r n itu r e Caring Service for All Families famboo 4 Mahogany Pining . Chair _. 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For more information on upcoming Q Center events, visitpdxqcenter.org. Big Benefits Continue Through Summer Months With the sun’s rays baking down on Portland with increased consistency, and so many worthy causes in need, it’s no Q_Center opens its doors to the public wonder the benefit brigade is in full force to show off its new executive director, for summer. The first weeks of August are Barbara McCullough-Jones, its staff and no exception. board of directors. An open house is In a sexy, sparkly benefit for Esther’s planned for Thursday, August 11 from 5 to Pantry and Q^Patrol PDX, Genderfuck- 7 p.m. at. the community hub (4115 N. ing Takeover presents a dance party at Mississippi Ave.).The event will double as Ella St. Social Club (714 SW 20th Place) a benefit for Esther’s Pantry, as donations Friday, August 5. For a cover of only $3, of canned food and nonperishable food witness the ever-entertaining antics of items is encouraged. ChiChi and Chonga—performing as their Specifically, Q_is seeking donations of alter egos A.K.A.—The Tampon Troupe, shampoo, body wash, lotion, laundry soap, Nico Bella, Asia, Georgia Ray Babycakes and toilet paper to stock Esther’s cup and others, with music spun by Seattle’s boards and help those in the Portland DJ Nark. metro area living with HIV/AIDS. RSVPs The following evening, Saturday, August 6, the Hawthorne Theatre John Cameron (3862 SE Hawthorne Bou Mitchell makes a levard) gets hilarious with— stop at Q Center. what else?—Hilarious at the Hawthorne. Beginning at 8:30 p.m., Portland com ics come together to yuck it up with a serious goal—to raise funds for Hilarious producer Belinda Carroll’s brother Joe, whose house and possessions were de stroyed by a recent fire. All of the funds raised go to benefit Joe Carroll’s reloca tion efforts. For $5 at the door, sample the comedic stylings of Fly Ass Jokes producer Ian Karmel, host Anne Cox, trans comic to the open house are encouraged, and can Whitney Streed, Carmen Trineece, Seattle’s be made by visiting pdxqcenter.org. Jeremy Horn and more. Wednesday, August 24 brings a Mar Further down benefit boulevard,- Siren riage Strategy Meeting and Community Nation is sounding a call to art with the Meeting to Qj* hallowed halls. Presented annual Paint Your Art Out! art show and by the Human Rights Campaign and Basic sale Thursday, August 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Rights Oregon, the discussion will revolve at The Secret Society Ballroom (116 NE around the impending decision about Russell St.). strategies moving into 2012 for a same-sex Featuring works from more than 50 art marriage push in Oregon. The meeting ists all under $100, Paint Your Art Out! begins at 6:30 p.m. includes live painting demos, a silent art Before John Cameron Mitchell’s Mat- auction and free swag bags for the first 50 tachinc dance party hits Mississippi Stu attendees. There will also be a deejay and a dios (3939 N. Mississippi Ave.. $5) Satur cash bar to generate funds for Siren Na day, August 6 at 10 p.m., the Hedwig and tion, whose mission is to empower women Q Center Eyes Another Busy August Providing ethical, careful and energetic handling' o ja ll your home financing needs. W W W .JUSTOUT.COM
