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Fundraiser for Lavender Womyn

There is a benefit show this Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm hosted by the Capitol Forum and the Southside Speakeasy to raise funds for Lavender Womyn. No cover, 21+ only. Entertainers are welcome to perform. They are still looking for musicians.  If anyone has any raffle or auction items, they could sure use them.

 The Southside Speakeasy is located at:  3529 Fairview Industrial Drive SE in Salem

 Please come out and help support Capitol Forum and Southside Speakeasy for having this event to raise funds for our group.

If you can't make it to the event, you can always make an online donation to support Lavender Womyn by going to this link: http://www.lavenderwomyn.com/donate.html/ 

4th Annual Peacock After Dark

Time	Sunday, September 25 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location	Portland Center For The Performing Arts 1111 SW Broadway Portland, OR
Created By	Peacock Productions, Inc. / Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
More Info	Peacock Productions, Inc. will present the 4th Annual Peacock After Dark, benefitting the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund (AME Fund), Sunday, September 25, 2011. The gala event will be held in the Newmark Theatre at the Portland Center for Performing Arts (PCPA), 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon.

4th Annual Peacock After Dark

Time	Sunday, September 25 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location	Portland Center For The Performing Arts 1111 SW Broadway Portland, OR
Created By	Peacock Productions, Inc. / Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
More Info	Peacock Productions, Inc. will present the 4th Annual Peacock After Dark, benefitting the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund (AME Fund), Sunday, September 25, 2011. The gala event will be held in the Newmark Theatre at the Portland Center for Performing Arts (PCPA), 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon. A top-notch, family-friendly, community variety show, this signature event has received rave reviews and promises to be even more lavish this year. Sometimes campy, sometimes cutting edge but always entertaining, Peacock After Dark will be hosted by the dynamic and beautiful Maria Peters Lake and the stunning and witty Poison Marie Waters. The show will feature male/female impersonators, singers and dancers from around the Pacific Northwest including such stars as Darcelle XV & Company, The Superstar Divas, Ecstasy Inferno, Michelle Craig, Coco Vaughn, Monica Boulevard, Patti O’Dora, and Jenuwine Beaute’. All net proceeds from Peacock After Dark will benefit the AME Fund. Since 1992, the AME Fund has granted more than $172,000.00 to GLBT students and/or the students of GLBT parents. An additional $10,000.00 will be awarded to 8 students at this year’s Peacock After Dark. To learn more about the AME Fund, visit our website at www.amefund.com. Tickets are on sale now. All seats are reserved and are $25.00 each on a first come first served basis. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) and/or the PCPA box office located at 1111 SW Broadway in downtown Portland. Tickets are also available at Starky's - 2913 SE Stark. Don’t miss The 4th Annual Peacock After Dark, Sunday, September 25, 2011, 7pm at the Portland Center for Performing Arts, Newmark Theatre to benefit the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund!

 

Dustin Lance Black: Testimony Video Contest

We here at Courage have been so moved by the stories shared so far in the Dustin Lance Black video challenge that we decided to extend the deadline to July 4, 2011. With stories being submitted from 46 states and counting, will you add your voice and help us reach 50 states today? -Rick From Pedro Zamora to Harvey Milk and soon J. Edgar Hoover, so much of my work tells the stories of LGBTQ people because I believe sharing our stories is the most effective way to dispel the myths, lies and stereotypes that have been used to deny us our rights for generations. By sharing our stories, I believe we can win full equality nationwide.   That's why today, I’m helping launch a new film project with Courage Campaign, called Testimony: Take a Stand. And this time, I’m turning the cameras on you in a national search to find the next great American LGBTQ stories.

 

I’m asking for your stories now because I know DOMA repeal is possible in the U.S. Senate, and it is clear the Federal case for equal marriage is soon destined for the U.S. Supreme Court. But these Justices and U.S. Senators don’t live in a vacuum. They watch the news, read their papers and pay attention to the daily narrative unfolding across this country. Our stories must be a part of that narrative. That’s why Courage Campaign needs you -- on camera.

 

Over the next months, we will post and share all of your videos. And at the end of this search, my film crew will choose three, fly to your home town to film your story and share it with the country in a television ad campaign.  

 

I grew up in a conservative Mormon, military household in Texas, came out of the closet, and told my story. I know first hand how difficult it can be, but I can attest to the change it’s created in my family and the changes it’s helped start even within the Mormon Church. 

 

Our stories are powerful. Our stories change minds. Whether you are LGBTQ or a straight ally… please tell yours.

 

www.couragecampaign.org/DustinLanceBlack

 

Thank you for your testimony,

 

Dustin Lance Black

Total Loss and Devastation...

 

Lacomb, Oregon - Paula James and Patti Pastega (who have been together for 2 years) were excited about finally getting a home big enough for them and their five children.  They had been living in a home with only 900 square feet.  This new home offered them nearly 2,500 square feet with five bedrooms sitting on 2 acres of land.  Plenty of room for the kids to run and play. 

Their children were also enjoying their new school with smaller class sizes, so they receive better attention and education.

They had worked diligently for a couple of weeks moving all of their belongings from their old rental over to their new one while excitement overflowed within them and their children as they anticipated the new home they all would be able to share soon.

However, on March 18, 2011, while Paula and Patti were at the old rental cleaning everything up, a tragic accident was brewing at their new place.  Their home had caught fire!  It continued to burn even as the children arrived  home from school.  As they got off the school bus, all they could see was their home and everything in it (including their year-old Blue Tip Siamese cat, Phoenix) all in flames.

Shock and devastation soon took over the excitement they had felt just moments ago...click here to read more.

We CAN Make a DIfference!!

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Change more hearts and minds like Louis'

Louis Marinelli, the former organizer for National Organization for Marriage (NOM), literally drove the bus for the anti-equality NOM during the 2010 tour. Now, he's on our side.  He explained how meeting people like Courage Campaign's Anthony Ash changed his mind.

The work you do as a member of the Courage Campaign is vital to changing the hearts and minds of all Americans. Make a small contribution below to make sure we can continue our work for equality.

This contribution form is for a one-time contribution. Click here if you would like to make a recurring, monthly donation.

"RIOT!" - Dance Party Fundraiser for QUEER RISING

Time	Saturday, March 12 at 10:00pm - March 13 at 3:00am
Location	Stonewall Inn 53 Christopher Street New York, NY
Created By	Queer Rising, Eugene Demands Equality Lovendusky, Austin Helms, Robert Maril, Jake Goodman, Natasha Demands Equality Dillon, Frostie FlakesShow all (7)
More Info	"RIOT!" RETURNS!!! Saturday March 12, 2011 10:00pm at Stonewall (Upstairs) A monthly party with a mission! QUEER RISING is teaming with party-promoters 21st CENTURY LIFE to raise awareness of the issues facing the LGBT community. "RIOT!" is the place to let loose your angst and learn how to join the fight for LGBT equality! Special guest drag divas and DJ Executive Realness playing all night! Special guests include: Frostie Flakes Roxy Couture

Rally to Save the American Dream - Salem, Oregon

Time	Saturday, February 26 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location	900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Created By	Benton County Democrats
More Info	Description Come join the many progressive organizations which will gather in Salem to support the Wisconsin workers who are protesting the union busting attempts of their Governor. Saturday, 26 Feb 2011, 12:00 PM Support Wisconsin Protesters Salem's Capitol Building 900 Court St NE Salem, OR 97301 Hosted by Roberta Cade Be sure to RSVP here: http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=112831&id#

 

Speed Networking at Eastmoreland Golf Club

Time	Friday, February 25 · 7:00am - 8:30am
Location	Eastmoreland Golf Course 2425 SE Bybee Street Portland, OR
Created By	River City LeTip
More Info	LeTip of River City will be hosting a business-building mixer, on Friday morning, February 25th, at 7:01am at Eastmoreland Golf Course, 2425 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland, OR. The mixer is free to all area business professionals who are interesting in finding out how LeTip can increase their business through qualified business leads. (There may be a $10 charge for duplicate categories and other Chapter Letip Members)