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• In Washington state, the long-dormant chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans will be reestablished following what organizers say is a ripe time following the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Organizer Troy Bodnar reports that the re invigorated chapter will start by holding a few social events for participants to meet other gay Republicans in Washington, and to start dis cussions about getting the chapter active again. The first social will he held at The Lobby Bar (916 E. Pike St.) in Seattle on Saturday, No vember 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. • Former Oregon resident Thomas Beatie, the trans man who made headlines for giv ing birth, and who gained worldwide expo sure as “the pregnant man,” says his days of pregnancy are behind him. Beatie, who has three children with his wife Nancy, said during an interview on TV show The Doctors that he is considering having a hysterectomy. The couple moved to Arizona from their home in Bend after their house was repossessed last year. dozens of commu Brothers and Sisters with children in need. nity events will take place in and around For more information, visit bbbsnorthwest.org. Portland. What follows are some of the high lights leading into mid-December. Turn to • Wilfs Restaurant (800 NW Sixth Ave.) Out & About on pp. 25-29, and visit justout. plays host to a special holiday open house com for up-to-date calendar listings. event kickoff Monday, November 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds from the evening will ben • The Second Annual Swashbuckler’s Ball efit Cascade AIDS Project’s Camp Starlight promises a sea-farin’good time Saturday, No for children affected by HIV/AIDS. Addi vember 12 at the Melody Ballroom (615 SE tionally, proceeds from the purchase of select Alder) at 7 p.m. As a benefit for the Oregon menu items at Wilfs throughout the month Humane Society, this rum-tastic celebration of December will go to Camp Starlight. includes live music hy Chervona, Pirate To RSVP, email info@wilfsrestaurant.com, Charles and more. or call 503-223-0070. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For more information, visit swashbucklers- • Just Out will he collecting canned and non- ball.com. perishable food for Esther’s Pantry during Inferno Dances—formerly Hot Flash—on • Disjecta (8371 N. Interstate Ave.) holds its Saturday, November 26. This event will he Fifth Annual Art Auction Saturday, Novem held at Cuda Beach Club (9 NW Second ber 12 from 7 to 11 p.m. Guests will be treat Ave.) from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $8. ed to drinks courtesy of House Spirits and Deschutes Brewery, as well as delicious vittles • The Oregon Bears are growling up for their from Olympic Provisions, Firehouse and Vi 11th Annual Community Holiday Show and brant Table. Fifty-four artists’ works will he Live Auction, to be held Sunday, December 4 for sale, and all proceeds go to Disjecta. at the Bagdad Theater. The “Holiday Vaude Tickets are $20 in advance at disjecta.org/ ville Spectacular” will be hosted by Mr. Ore auction, or $30 at the door. 21 and over. gon Bear and Cub 2011 and will benefit Es ther’s Pantry. • Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia North Organizers are seeking drag artists, singer- west will hold their Ninth Annual Start songwriters, comedians and more for the Something Breakfast Thursday, November 17 event. Those interested in being part of the at 7:30 a.m. at the Oregon Convention Center. show can contact co-chairs Don James or Hal The annual event hopes to match potential Big Gerrard at oregonbearsholidayshow2011@ 9_JS I n THF. MONTH TO COME, ‘.‘ APTY DA v man Gallery (1825 SW Broadway). Norris is curator for the sixth annual art swap, which he originally founded under the name Pink Ele phant. Norris was also recently named as one of four semifinalists in the 10th Northwest Biennial at the Tacoma Art Museum, which will focus on the resurgent forms of interdisci plinary art practices. N O V E M B E R 11, 2 011 ► s nwnews OREGO N S LGBTQ N EW S M A G A ZIN E comcast.net or by calling 971-678-1400. The deadline for performers to submit is Wednes day, November 16. More information can be found by search- ing “Annual Oregon Bears Community Holi day Show and Live Auction” on Facebook. • The Third Annual Notorious Noel show is set for Monday, December 5 at 6 p.m. at The Original (300 SE Sixth Ave.). Featuring the legendary Poison Waters, this cheery charity event benefits Basic Rights Oregon, and will include hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Tickets are $15 at the door. JK h A HIWSTD Testing for Guys Having Sex With Guys Q If you have a medical provider or receive health care elsewhere, ask about being tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or check out the following locations. Call sites for questions about eligibility & fees. PORTLAND (Multnomah County Health Department) BEAVERTON Washington County Health Clinic 1 12550 SW 2nd St. - 503.846.4734 HIV (rapid / standard) & syphilis testing. Monday 5:30-7:30pm HILLSBORO Washington County Health Clinic | 266 W. Main St. - 503.846.4734 HIV (rapid / standard) & syphilis testing. 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