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Pride Month Celebration In Hillsboro

Masks will be required for all attendees. Concert is all ages but will be most enjoyable for teens and adults.

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Press release from the City of Hillsboro:

June 3, 2021

Welcome Message from Councilor Beach Pace

Hillsboro School District Celebrates Pride

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in June — And All Year Long

Welcome to the City of Hillsboro’s Pride Month Celebration!

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For 2021, we have a stellar lineup of physically-distanced, COVID-safe events planned – including our Pride Party Concert on June 5 at the Hillsboro Stadium.

Learn about the upcoming Pride events and explore our virtual event center to engage with queer history, try LGBTQ-themed arts activities, watch videos from our 2020 Pride Party contributors, and discover community resources.

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Events

Pride Party Concert: June 5

Saturday, June 5, 2021
Doors open at 3 pm, concert is 4 to 6 pm

Gordon Faber Recreation Complex, Hillsboro Stadium
4450 NE Century Blvd.

Featuring Poison Waters & Friends, The CJ Mickens Band, and Olivia Klugman, this concert will be physically-distanced with attendees seated in the Stadium seats. Masks will be required for all attendees. Concert is all ages but will be most enjoyable for teens and adults. Concessions will be available for purchase.

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Poison Waters

For three decades, the Poison Waters experience continues to grow and update itself with our ever-changing times, while holding tight the unique qualities that Poison has become synonymous with: dedication, passion, humor, joy, and positive light! Celebrating over 30 years of entertaining, Poison Waters is one of a kind!

CJ Mickens

When Las Vegas native and dance cover band performer CJ Mickens performs, everyone stops and watches … and 7 million did when he performed on Season Two (Top 32) of American Idol. In 2012 he won Portland Idol, which added to his collection of musical wins. CJ is a songwriter and incorporates some of his often audience-requested originals into his shows. His original music is available on iTunes and world-wide platforms.

CJ Micken's Glory Album Cover

Olivia Klugman

Singer-songwriter Olivia Klugman is known for showcasing vividly honest storytelling with her extraordinary vocal ability. Though her sound is reminiscent of the golden age of American folk music, Olivia blends her classic folk influence with witty lyrical sensibilities of the 2020s.

Photo provided by Olivia Klugman

Pride Storytime

Join us for Storytime at Hidden Creek Community Center featuring drag queen Poison Waters. All ages are invited to participate!

Tuesday, June 8, 2021
4:30 pm and 6 pm
Hidden Creek Community Center
Free

Register through ActiveNet.
Search for “Pride Storytime” or type in the activity number.

Activity Numbers

  • 4:30 to 5 pm: 18728
  • 5:30 to 6 pm: 18729

Project Pride

Sunday, June 13, 2021
9 am to 12 pm
Shadywood Park
Free

Take Pride in your community and celebrate through service. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages and abilities and is a great opportunity to support one another as we come together and beautify Shadywood Park. All participants will receive a T-shirt, tie-dye kit and more!

Link to Registration

Color Themed Fitness Classes

Participants and staff are encouraged to attend fitness classes while wearing a different Pride color each day of the week.

June 14 through 18
Hidden Creek Community Center

Pride flag colors:

  • Monday Red – Life
  • Tuesday Orange – Healing
  • Wednesday Yellow – Sunlight
  • Thursday Green – Nature
  • Friday Indigo – Serenity
  • Saturday Violet – Spirit

Register for Hidden Creek Fitness Classes through ActiveNet.

5k Run at Orenco Woods Nature Park

Saturday, June 19, 2021
9 am to 1 pm
Orenco Woods Nature Park
Entry Fee: $5

Lace up your shoes, gather the family, and celebrate Pride Month at our Orenco Woods Nature Park 5k Run. Whether this is your first 5k or your fiftieth, run, skip or walk your way to the finish. Sign up for a specific start time to allow for current physical distancing requirements.

Sign up is $5 and includes a free Pride T-shirt. Children 17 and under can run for free.

Register for the Pride 5k through ActiveNet.
Search for “Pride 5k” or type in the activity number.

ActiveNet Activity Numbers

  • 9 am to 10 am: 18329
  • 10:30 am to 11:30 am: 18330
  • 12 to 1 pm: 18331

Chalk Art Contest

Thursday, June 24, 2021
4:30 to 6:30 pm
Hidden Creek Community Center
Free

We invite you to participate in a chalk art contest on Hidden Creek Community Center’s outdoor terrace. Theme: What does love mean to you? Live music provided by Bach 2 Rock Tanasbourne. Treats provided by Handzy.

Register for the Chalk Art contest through ActiveNett.
Search for “Chalk Art” or type in the Activity Number.

Activity Numbers

  • 4:30 to 5:15 pm: 18730
  • 5:30 to 6:15 pm: 18731
  • 6:30 to 7:15 pm: 18732

Pride T-Shirt Design Contest
In celebration of Pride Month, the Hidden Creek Community Center called on the community to submit artwork to adorn T-shirts for this year’s Pride 5k.

Contestants were encouraged to submit line-drawn artwork that conveys the theme “What does Pride mean to you?” One winning design will be selected to receive $100 and their artwork featured on this year’s Pride 5k T-shirt. Two runner-ups will receive $25 cash prizes.

  • The winning artist will be notified by May 28, 2021.
  • Selection of the winning design will be publicly announced by June 4, 2021.

For questions, contact Hidden Creek Community Center at HiddenCreekInfo@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov.

Calendar

Reading Lists, Activities, LGBTQ+ History, and Resources

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Reading, Movies, and Documentaries

Brought to you by our Hillsboro Public Library and Washington County Cooperative Library Services catalog.

Adults

Teens

Kids

Spanish

Movies and Documentaries on Kanopy

Watch free with your library card!

Activities

Arts & Crafts Ideas

Food:

Find your next meal here! Follow this link to access all the local eateries of Hillsboro that are open and ready to cook you up a delicious meal.

This list is linked directly to each business’s information, with choices for all palates. Show your pride and support local businesses!

LGBTQ+ History

In 1999, President Clinton issued a proclamation for the first Pride Month in 1999. June is significant to the LGBTQ+ community because it acknowledges the Stonewall Inn riots that occurred on June 28, 1969 in New York City. Police raided the now-historic gay bar, and the resulting uprising marked the beginning of the queer civil rights movement, which continues today.

As part of the City of Hillsboro’s ongoing efforts to instill diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential parts of all that we do, the City of Hillsboro is proud to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer pride in June — and all year long.

History Links

Queer Heroes

GLAPN (Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest) and Portland's Q Center began Queer Heroes NW in 2012 as a way to make some friends, honor service and accomplishment in our community – and teach a little history. Visit the Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest website

A Place at the Table

Some snapshots of the Oregon LGBTQ movement’s history.

OutHistory.org

OutHistory.org features timelines specific to the victories of queer and trans people of color. The site was founded in October 2008 by Jonathan Ned Katz, author of the groundbreaking Gay American History (1976) and other books on the history of sexuality and gender. Visit the OutHistory website.

LGBT Pride Month

The collections of the Library of Congress contain many books, posters, sound recordings, manuscripts, and other material produced by, about, and for the LGBTQ community. The contributions of this community are preserved as part of our nation’s history, and include noted artistic works, musical compositions, and contemporary novels.

Resources
Whether you're an LGBTQ+ ally, a parent, or a queer-identified person looking for community or support, discover fun and educational resources here.

For Parents of Queer Kids

My Kid is Gay

My Kid Is Gay sources voices from across the world to help answer the many questions that parents (and family members, and even teachers!) have about the LGBTQIA young people in their life, including advice from parents, youth, and experts on a variety of topics related to sexuality and gender identity.

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.

Educational Resources for Adults and Youth

The Genderbread Person

A teaching tool for breaking the big concept of gender down into bite-sized, digestible pieces.
Visit the Genderbread Person website.

Queer Kid Stuff

Joyful LGBTQ+ and social justice webseries, podcast, and educational resources for kids.

GLSEN (formerly Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network) Pronouns: A Resource

A primer on using gender pronouns. GLSEN's mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Local Support Groups

Q Center Virtual Meetups

Q Center, the largest LGBTQ+ community center in the Pacific Northwest (Portland), provides community-based support for LGBTQ2SIA+ community members seeking connection and resources.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Washington County

NAMI Washington County (Oregon) is a community, volunteer-based non-profit service organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy.

LGBTQ-Specific COVID-19 Information

Human Rights Campaign

Human Right Campaign is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.

Selected Community Resources from Pride Party 2019

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.

Washington County DAVS

Washington County Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services provides programs and services to maintain and enhance the quality of life to assure that basic needs are met for Washington County seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Basic Rights Oregon

Basic Rights Oregon works fearlessly and tirelessly to build a strong, vibrant, powerful, and progressive movement for LGBTQ equality.

Kaiser Permanente Northwest Gender Pathways Clinic

The Gender Pathways Clinic at Kaiser Permanente Northwest provides culturally competent care to transgender and gender-expansive patients.

Centro Cultural de Washington County

A home for Latino cultures, Centro serves the needs of our diverse community by promoting personal growth and empowerment.

Inspiration

It Gets Better Project

Watch an endless stream of inspiring stories shared by people just like you. Visit the Get Help page to find LGBTQ+ youth support services in your community, or sign a pledge to commit to a world where all LGBTQ+ young people are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.

The City of Hillsboro’s Pride Party debuted in June 2019, kicking off LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) Pride Month with a free, family-friendly, one-day festival celebrating all that unites us and makes us unique.

Happy Pride!

This press release was produced by the City of Hillsboro. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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