TRET FURE HOUSE CONCERT
Saturday, May 31st 
Social hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Concert starts @ 7:00pm Suggested donation is
$10-$20
Tret is also going to be playing at the UU Fellowship church in Corvallis on May 30th. |
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There are some of you who are not able to view the slide shows I create from our Lavender Womyn events. Therefore, I have uploaded photos from our most recent events to a LW snapfish account where you can view and/or print any photos you'd like to have.
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This group is supported by you, the women of our community. We have several expenses throughout the year that goes into keeping this group going, including this Newsletter which gets sent out every week. If you'd like to help keep Lavender Womyn up and running, please consider making a donation today. Click Here to donate. |
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HOT FLASH DANCE
The dance that takes you back to the 60s and brings you forward into the 21st century! Caters to lesbians.
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Greetings!
Last week I shared with you the great news for California where the justices ruled that people have a fundamental 'right to marry' the person of their choice and that gender restrictions violate the state Constitution's equal protection guarantee.
However, this week I have some disappointing news to share. According to Jeana Frazzinni, from Basic Rights Oregon, a three-judge panel of the Oregon Court of Appeals rejected arguments to overturn the 2004 ballot measure amending Oregon's constitution to exclude gay and lesbian couples from marriage.
This is what else Jeana Frazzinni, from Basic Rights Oregon had to say...
"We respectfully disagree with the Court's analysis. The fact is that Constitutional Amendment 36 made a fundamental change to Oregon's constitution, declaring that laws excluding certain couples from marriage could not be reviewed by the courts. This revision undermines the very purpose of the constitution itself, making some couples "more equal" than others under the law.
Under the Oregon Constitution, such a fundamental change in our law must come by a referral from the legislature and not by an initiative petition. The supporters of this chose the wrong mechanism for enacting it into law.
Ultimately, we believe that using the initiative process to treat one group of citizens differently insults the spirit of the constitution and violates every Oregon tradition of fairness. Basic Rights Oregon and the plaintiffs in Martinez v Oregon will appeal this case to the Oregon Supreme Court, and we will continue to work every day until discrimination and injustice are removed from the document all Oregonians rely upon to affirm our most basic rights as citizens."
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Stereo Salem
STEREO SALEM is the first project of THE SALEM SOUNDWAVE, a joint venture between The Culture Shock Community Project and Radio Free Salem. It was released on May 15th in 3 exclusive locations: Ranch Records, The Ike Box, and The Willamette University Bookstore. On June 15th, it will be available in stores throughout Salem, sold online AND in independent record stores in: Corvallis, Silverton, Eugene, Bend, Portland, Seattle, Olympia and elsewhere.
STEREO SALEM is a mixed-genre collection of some of the most amazing, incredible and often unheard, music from Salem Oregon and the Mid-Willamette Valley. Forget what you think you know about Salem music, because you have no idea. Your mind, as well as your ears, are about to be blown. This is AMAZING music. It features Rock, Indie, Folk, Celtic, Trance, Hip-Hop, Bluegrass, Shoegaze, Experimental, Harp Guitar, Metal, Irish Punk, Garage Rock, Latino, Choral, New Age, Classical, Progressive, Digital, Folk-Jazz, Singer-Songwriter, Blues, Funk, Sierreņo, Psychobilly, and Roots music.
The proceeds from the sale of this CD support the Culture Shock Community Project, a 501-C3 non-profit effort to spark a deeper social consciousness and build a better and more engaged community.
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PFLAG in Corvallis 
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgendered People) May Meeting.
First United Methodist Church
11th and Monroe in Corvallis
Martha Basement Room
May 26th, Monday, Memorial Day 6:45pm
Please come for friendship, support and sharing. All people gay and straight who celebrate and respect diversity are welcome.
Call: 541-231-9598 with questions.
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Hip Chicks Do Wine - Portland & Newberg 
Wine tasting and Fun in Portland or Newberg! In both locations we will be releasing the recently bottled Vin Nombril and featuring our soon to be released Riot Girl Rose. The Rose will be available for purchase on futures as we are still waiting on the labels. Memorial Day Weekend at the Portland Winery Winery and Portland Tasting Room Open extended hours Memorial Day Weekend May 23 - 26th. Hours: Fri 6pm-9pm Sat/Sun 11am-9pm Mon 11am-6pm. $15 Admission includes tasting of up to 15 wines, appetizers, live music and a logo glass. Wine Club members and one guest get in for $5 each. Music schedule: Friday, May 23rd - Carlyle performing 6:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, May 24th - Lisa Mann performing 1:30 to 4:30 PM; Beth Willis performing 5:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday - RaChiChi performing 1:30 to 4:30 PM; Key of Dreams performing 5:00 to 8:00 PM Hip Chicks do Wine Winery and Portland Tasting room are located at 4510 SE 23rd Avenue, Portland. We are n ear the intersection of SE 26th & Holgate, just follow our white A frame signs.. Memorial Day Weekend at our Newberg Tasting Room
The Hip Chicks will be celebrating the Memorial Day Weekend at their Newberg tasting room. We will be open regular hours 12n - 7pm each day. Admission is $10 (no live music in Newberg, the space is too small) and includes a logo glass, delicious artisan cheeses and the chance to taste ALL of our wines. Wine club members and one guest get in for $5 each. Our Newberg Tasting room is located at 602B East First Street in Downtown Newberg. If you need directions or would like information on the events we are planning for the rest of 2008, check out our website. |
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Mare Wakefield Comes to Oregon 
A message from singer Tamra Engle...
Hey I wanted to check in and say hi! & let you know I have a incredible friend (and former Oregon resident) who is on her way to Oregon. Mare Wakefield (pronounced Mary) & Her awesome husband Nomad are on tour promoting her latest release IRONWOOD, which is AWESOME!!! If you get a chance check out one of her shows:
May 24 2008 7:00P Yachats Lion's Club Yachats, Oregon
May 25 2008 8:30P Sam Bond's Garage Eugene, Oregon
May 26 2008 2:00P Tabor Neighbors House Concert Series Portland, Oregon
May 26 2008 8:00P Alberta Street Pub Portland, Oregon
Check out her MySpace at:
I'm sending all the Lavender ladies a big hug, and hope everyone is healthy & well.
Tamra Engle
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Metaphysical Store and Counseling
Two of our Lavender Womyn members, Torrii and Lisa, have been on a journey to bring to Salem a metaphysical place of healing, growth, inspiration, and support. If you remember places like Rosebud -n- Fish or Pearls of Wisdom, well this place will be along those lines, only much, much more. It will be called...JOURNEY'S.
However, they need your help to bring it to life. Please visit the Lavender Womyn's Message Board to find out more. The subject title is "We need your help."
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Triangle Society - Chemeketa Idol  Hi everyone, my name is Dusty Rose and I am the President of The Triangle Society at Chemeketa Community College. Our club provides support and education for the LGBT communtity and our supporters in the straight community. We are asking for your support (don't worry, we don't want money).
My partner and I have been putting on an American Idol type of show called Chemeketa Idol. Until now, we didn't realize what an impact we have on students and our community. We recieved an award today for the best activity that the college has ever been involved with. I am proud and now want to share this fun with you. May 28th and May 29th, outside building 2 in the old quad, our show is at 3pm and stops at 6 pm. We have eight contestants and three judges who are our Paula, Simon and Randy. Me? I am Dusty Rose AKA Ryan Seacrest. Come on out and help us pick a winner. These students are pumped up. We also have other shows we put on like the drag queens and singers all over Salem. Some times I even sing if you ask me too. Hope to see everyone out there.
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CASA For Children 
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are community volunteers who are specially trained, and appointed by a Marion County Juvenile Court Judge to speak and advocate for abused and neglected children who are wards of the court. CASA volunteers act as the Judges' eyes and ears by keeping them informed of the child's health and welfare during state custody. CASA volunteers introduce to the Judge carefully researched past and present unbiased information for determining action that will be in the child's best interest.
The CASA continues with a child's case until it is closed, ensuring the child's safety throughout the process, and keeping the child welfare and juvenile justice system alert to the child's needs.
To support this project you can purchase COLOR FLOWER BOWLS - Beautiful Summer Plants are in!
$15.00 for choice of 12 inch round color bowl or 16" oval color bowl.
Order by June 12 and pick up June 13.
Order by emailing itrentvalencia@WVI.com or calling 503-769-3410 PICK UP - between 9am-Noon at the parking lot of the former Thriftway, at Hines & Mission Streets, Salem Cash or Check Only. QUESTIONS? Contact Irene Trent-Valencia 503-769-3410 or visti their web site at: http://www.marioncountycasa.org/ |
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From Chuck of The Capitol Forum 
Mini Auction, Dance Music, and a Time to remember old friends! - This Sunday, May 25th
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, so along with a mini community auction at 7:30 PM on Sunday we will also have music and a time to remember all those who have gone before us. There are many of our brothers and sisters who have worked hard for Capitol Forum, ISCWE, Gay & Lesbian Rights, MCC, Lavender Womyn, and other groups that have passed away over the years. We should remember them this weekend and always. Also, although The Domestic Partnership only started this year, already two (one male & one female) have lost their partners through death.
We will start the auction this Sunday at 7:30 PM to give people time to do things during the day. After the auction we will have a guest DJ if he is able to make it down from Portland. He is Danny Hayes (aka Disco Danny) who DJ'd at Tara's Pub, Wooden Shoe, Cassady's, Bumpers, Vi-dels, Rich Gardens, Upper Deck, Sneakers, and the Point After. Yes, those were all gay places in Salem starting in 1975 (New Year's Eve was the opening of Tara's Pub).
The bar has free pool and drink specials all day. Come out and visit with old friends.
We can use donations of auction items for this week-end and also June 11th for our last auction and Tea Dance until after summer. We can use lots of items: Wine, Candy, Candles, Gift Certificates,
Plants, Gifts, etc. For questions e-mail: thecapitolforum@aol.com
Legal Resources are available in Salem!
With Domestic Partnerships comes a new need for information and legal rights. We have had several calls about Lawyers over the months so I am listing the local ones again. Both Monica Pacheco and Keith Hayes of Salem are excellent lawyers. They both have business cards on the Capitol Forum web site at: www.capitolforum.org
ISCWE Investitures Sunday, June 1st at Southside Speakeasy
Star Emperor 31 Stingray Slaughter and Star Empress 31 Simply Devine along with the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire invite you to Investitures for the 31st Reign.
Sunday, June 1st - Door 5, Show 6 - $10 Suggested Donation
Guest Emcee's: Salem: Shawna Lee, Portland: Daddy Frank, and Eugene: Charisse
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In Spirit ~
 Kim Windfeather Salem Lavender Womyn
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