In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Multnomah County Department Directors and Chair, along with MANA de Portland, are pleased to host a reading, Q&A session and book signing by Latina author Michele Serros at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at the Milagro Theatre (525 SE Stark St., Portland). This event is free and open to the public; no advance reservations are necessary. For more information, call 503-236-7253 or visit the website.

Named by Newsweek as “One of the Top Young Women to Watch for in the New Century,” Michele Serros is the author of Chicana Falsa and other stories of Death, Identity and Oxnard, How to be a Chicana Role Model, Honey Blonde Chica, and her newest young adult novel, ¡Scandalosa!

Serros has written for the Los Angeles Times, Ms. Magazine, CosmoGirl, and The Washington Post and contributes satirical commentaries regularly for National Public Radio (Latino USA, Morning Edition, Weekend All Things Considered, Anthem, Along for the Ride, and The California Report). An award-winning spoken word artist, she has read her poems to stadium crowds for Lollapalooza, recorded Selected Stories from Chicana Falsa for Mercury Records, and was selected by the Poetry Society of America to have her poetry placed on MTA buses throughout Los Angeles County.

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The following are dates and events for the LGBTIQ Adventure Group

Sat Jul 18 through Jul 21 – Join the Adventure Group for up to 4 nights
in the Olallie Campground on the Mackenzie River. Expect nice day hikes,
kayaking, hot springs and more. RSVP to Richard 360-852-3132.

Sun Jul 19 – The Adventure Group takes a moderate hike to Dickey and
Pansy Lakes, a favorite featuring both an alpine setting and meadow
views. Bull of the Woods is the only area peak still topped by a lookout
tower. Meet outside Starbucks at Hollywood Fred Meyer (8am – 3030 NE
Weidler ST – Evan 503-701-7922)

Sun Jul 19 – Rain or shine, the Adventure Group goes on a moderate road
bike ride. RSVP required, repeats Jul 26th. Meet at the north end of NE
33rd Dr. (9am – 2912 NE Marine Dr – Dave 503-281-4798)

Tue Jul 21 – The Adventure Group takes an urban bike ride on the streets
and trails of Portland. Repeats July 28th. Meet at the drinking fountain
on the Esplanade’s Madison Plaza (6pm – 2 SE Madison ST – Laurent
503-880-8900)

Thu Jul 23 – The Adventure Group takes a moderate urban walk traversing
the trails of Mt Tabor Park with optional dinner afterwards. Meet at SW
corner of SE 60th at Stark. (6:30pm – 300 SE 60th Ave – Greg 503-963-4138)

Sat Jul 25 – The Adventure Group takes a moderate hike to Indian
Mountain, through old growth forest, rocky vistas, springs, and up an
alpine ridge to a stunning old lookout site. Meet outside Starbucks at
Hollywood Fred Meyer (8am – 3030 NE Weidler ST – Jeff 503-830-0187)

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Saturday, June 27, 7:00pm

Special Video Showing for LGBT Month: Outrage ‘69

This engrossing documentary delves into the period when raids and police harassment of gay bars were common. In one such raid in New York City, patrons fought back and protested. This pivotal event, which became known as the Stonewall Riot, sparked an international gay rights movement. The film examines the heady early days of queer liberation and the efforts to build a multi-issue, multi-racial, militant struggle.

An appetizing seasonal supper, with vegan option, will be served at 6:30pm for a $5.00 – 8.00 donation. The meeting is free and will be held at Bread and roses Center, 819 N. Killingsworth St., Portland (on bus lines #4 and #72). All genders welcome. Childcare available.

For information, rides or childcare, call in advance (503) 240-4462 or email Radical Women

Hosted by Radical Women

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