QDoc: Portland Queer Documentary Film Festival
The only festival in the world devoted specifically to queer documentaries. View award-winning films fresh from international festivals as well as historical films, personal stories, and topical films dealing with current controversies. Listen to lively post-screening discussions with renowned and emerging filmmakers.
November 15-17
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
Point of Pride: Surgery Fund, financial aid for gender affirming care
Point of Pride’s Annual Transgender Surgery Fund is a scholarship-like program that provides direct financial assistance to trans folks who cannot afford their gender-affirming surgery. Applications open to people aged 18+ at time of surgery who identify as transgender or any other non-cis identity. See website for more information and application.
https://www.pointofpride.org/annual-transgender-surgery-fund
Applications accepted Nov. 1 – Nov 30, 2024
Sleep in Trans Youth (SITY) study, research study opportunity
Run by a trans PhD student at Oregon State University, this study examines the sleep health of trans and gender diverse (TGD) youth initiating gender-affirming (GA) hormones. TGD individuals are at an elevated risk for poor sleep, which can impact overall health and wellbeing. The goal of SITY is to characterize the impact of starting GA hormone therapy on sleep health so that these findings can contribute to interventions and strategies that support TGD people. TGD individuals between ages of 14-25 who plan to start hormone therapy within the next 6 months are eligible to participate. Find more information at https://www.shaidlab.com/sity
Project SPACES, research study opportunity
Led by Yale University and the University of Maryland, Project SPACES aims to help parents strengthen attachment and build connections with their LGBTQ+ youth. The project involves brief online writing programs being tested as part of a study funded by the National Institute of Health. Participants will complete three reflection activities, some periodic surveys, and brief conversations with research staff. Parents will be compensated for their time. For more information, contact Rebekah Hobbs, Lead Research Associate, Project SPACES at spaces@yale.edu or complete a 5-minute study screener to determine eligibility: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PyS4TDJVtujYVM?Source=Organizations
Crossing Boundaries: Portraits of a Transgender West, exhibit
Curated in collaboration with historian Peter Boag, the Washington State Historical Society’s original exhibition Crossing Boundaries shares seldom-spotlighted historical narratives of transgender people in the West.
Spanning from 1860 to 1940, the exhibition highlights the lives of specific individuals who did not conform to gender norms, connecting those histories to contemporary aspects of today’s LGBTQ+ community. Among those featured are Harry Allen, a heartbreaker who was wanted by the police; Dr. Alan Hart, a medical doctor and Northwest novelist; and the mysterious Mrs. Nash, a laundress to the famed Seventh Cavalry (and an officer’s wife).
https://www.ohs.org/museum/exhibits/crossing-boundaries.cfm
now-January 5, 2025, Monday-Saturday (10am-5pm), Sunday (12-5pm)
Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland
Gaming with Northwest Gender Alliance
Come out for a fun evening of games at the Battle Grounds Gaming Café. Northwest Gender Alliance will be at this location every other Thursday. Have fun building community, meeting new friends and playing games.
https://www.nwgenderalliance.org/events
Thursday, November 14th, 6-8pm
Thursday, November 28th, 6-8pm
Thursday, December 12th, 6-8pm
Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe, 3738 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
Gaming and Crafts with Westside Queer Resource Center
Join the Westside Queer Resource Center the second Tuesday of every month for game night. They provide the games, snacks, and good company. Outside games and Magic/Pokemon cards are always welcome.
Tuesday, December 10th, 5-7:30pm
Every third Saturday, get crafty at the WQRC’s Saturday Crafternoons. Work on your current project or try your hand at something new. Knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, jewelry, paper crafts, and more.
Saturday, November 16th, 1-3pm
Saturday, December 21st, 1-3pm
https://www.westsideqrc.org/calendarWestside Queer Resource Center, 233 SE Washington Street, Hillsboro