BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Basic Rights Oregon//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Basic Rights Oregon X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.basicrights.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Basic Rights Oregon X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T140059 DTSTAMP:20130521T075358 CREATED:20121026T101148 LAST-MODIFIED:20121026T114049 UID:3663-1351933200-1351951259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Measure 9 Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Twenty years after Oregonians defeated an anti-gay ballot measure for the first time\, local advocates plan to mark the event with speeches\, a documentary and a get-out-the-vote effort for the freedom to marry in Washington. Oregon has faced more anti-gay measures than any other state\, but in 1992\, equality supporters successfully organized and for the first time defeated an anti-gay ballot measure. Measure 9 would have forced schools and the state government to go out of their way to discriminate. Join us in celebration of this historic victory that galvanized our movement in the northwest: Nov. 3\, 2012 Measure 9 Anniversary The Q Center\, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave.\, Portland\, Ore. 97217 9 a.m.: Voter Contact Drive Noon: luncheon\, speeches and documentary viewing RSVP Here!: http://bit.ly/Measure9Anniversary Hope to see you there! LOCATION:4115 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/measure-9-anniversary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120501T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120501T200059 DTSTAMP:20130521T075358 CREATED:20120402T092807 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T092807 UID:2035-1335895200-1335902459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Meet & Greet the Portland Mayoral Candidates! DESCRIPTION:Join Basic Rights Oregon as we partner with the QCenter on hosting a Portland Mayoral Candidates Meet and Greet!!  Basic Rights is excited to partner with the Q Center on this great event.  Join us to mingle with 18 of the candidates running for Portland Mayor.  LOCATION:4115 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/meet-greet-the-portland-mayoral-candidates/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121012T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121013T000059 DTSTAMP:20130521T075358 CREATED:20120227T133632 LAST-MODIFIED:20121005T163302 UID:1811-1350070200-1350086459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:It's almost time to IGNITE! DESCRIPTION:IGNITE - Basic Rights Oregon Annual Gala! Friday\, October 12th\, 2012 Portland Art Museum 5pm - VIP COCKTAIL HOUR Sponsored by Key Private Bank 6pm - VIP DINNER VIP Tickets: $250 Hosted by Ann Schatz Seating is limited so click here to buy your tickets today! 7:30pm - IGNITE'S MAIN EVENT With Special guest emcee - the amazing Storm Large! Tickets: $75 Purchase your tickets today! IGNITE! The Basic Rights Oregon Event is BRO's largest "don't-miss" event of the year! Click here to purchase your tickets today! Thanks Absolut for sponsoring IGNITE! 2011 IGNITE! Jeana Frazzini Executive Director\, Basic Rights Oregon We have made our signature event better with new energy\, a new location and an updated format. 2011 IGNITE! Special Guest Kate Kendall\, Executive Director National Center for Lesbian Rights The evening begins with an exclusive dinner for 350 VIP guests\, followed by a party (with a purpose) for 900! IGNITE! Crowd dancing the night away The event celebrates Basic Rights' yearly accomplishments and recognizes community leaders\, business executives\, lawmakers\, supporters\, and activists who have gone to extraordinary lengths to further equality. Click here to purchase your tickets today! Interested in 2012 IGNITE! Sponsorship opportunities or have questions? Contact Juan Martinez at juan@basicrights.org LOCATION:1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/ignite/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120622 DTSTAMP:20130521T075358 CREATED:20120227T133148 LAST-MODIFIED:20120601T144412 UID:1807-1340236800-1340323200@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Bites for Rights DESCRIPTION:Our most delicious fundraiser of the year! 2012 marks the 13th annual Bites for Rights Event. On June 21st\, 2012\, restaurants\, coffee shops\, bars and bakeries around the state will donate a generous percentage of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon. On this one day\, you can feast to promote fairness for all LGBT Oregonians. In 2011 restaurants state-wide took part in Bites for Rights including the Astoria Coffeehouse in Astoria and Left Coast Siesta in Manzanita.  Along with Byways Café\, Cupcake Jones\, The Gilt Club\, Crush\, Genoa Restaurant\, Big Ass Sandwiches and Mother’s Bistro & Bar to name a few from Portland. Take a stand for equality by going out for coffee\, brunch\, drinks\, dinner and dessert. With your help\, we can send a powerful message to business owners that supporting LGBT equality is not only the right thing to do\, but it’s good business too! By dining out all day long\, YOU can help sustain Basic Rights Oregon’s efforts in transgender justice\, racial justice and marriage equality. Are you a restaurant\, bar\, coffee shop\, food cart interested in participating in this year’s Bites for Rights? Does your business\, organization\, or community group want to take part in Bites for Rights for your monthly meeting with a restaurant near you? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x113 for more details. Mark your calendars for this year’s Bites for Rights – Thursday\, June 21\, 2012. Bon Appetit! For a full list of participants\, please click here!   Click here for a list of our 2012 Bites for Rights Participating Restaurants We would like to thank our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Media Sponsors LOCATION: URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/bites-for-rights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120311T163000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120311T190059 DTSTAMP:20130521T075358 CREATED:20120221T170608 LAST-MODIFIED:20120221T170608 UID:1795-1331483400-1331492459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Film screening benefit for BRO: "Austin Unbound" and "Married in Spandex" at POW Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special screening of the films “Austin Unbound” and “Married in Spandex”\, part of the Portland Women’s Film Festival (POW Fest)\, and a fundraiser for Basic Rights Education Fund.   Sunday\, March 11\, 2012 Hollywood Theatre\, 1st floor – 4122 NE Sandy Blvd\, Portland 97212 Filmmakers reception 4:30pm\, screening at 5:00pm ASL Interpretation provided Purchase tickets online here For more information about the films\, follow this link. LOCATION:4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR, 97212, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/film-screening-benefit-for-bro-austin-unbound-and-married-in-spandex-at-pow-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120227T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120227T230059 DTSTAMP:20130521T075358 CREATED:20120213T154749 LAST-MODIFIED:20120213T154805 UID:1729-1330367400-1330383659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:1st Annual Salute to Black History Makers DESCRIPTION:S.E.I.& Portland Prime Presents: 1st Annual Salute to Black History Makers: Monday Feb. 27th\, 2012 Time doors open: 6:30pm cocktails and strolling dinner Time event/entertainment begins: 8:00pm In honor of Black History Month\, Portland Prime restaurant will be saluting the 1st annual Black History Makers Event on Monday Feb. 27th\, 2012 at 6:30pm. Join hosts Robin Givens and Brenda Braxton as we honor:1.W.G. Hardy- Highland Christian Church 2.Avel Gordly- Former Oregon State Senator3.Mel Brown- Legendary Jazz Musician4.Larry Miller- Blazer President5.Bernie Foster- Skanner News Pubilsher6.Lorett Smith - Commissioner 7.Margaret Carter - Former Senator8.Phil Walden9.Ernest Hartzog10.Vesia Deweese-Loving LOCATION:121 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/1st-annual-salute-to-black-history-makers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T180059 DTSTAMP:20130521T075358 CREATED:20120207T181329 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T181331 UID:1683-1329559200-1329674459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:OREGON ASIAN CELEBRATION CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON DESCRIPTION:The Eugene/Springfield Asian Council is proud to present the 27th annual Oregon Asian Celebration! Join the celebration February 18th and 19th as we celebrate the year of the Dragon.  This years theme is "The Future is in Your Hands."  The two day event\, being held at the Lane Events Center/Fairgrounds offers cultural activities for all ages. Celebration co-chair David Tam says the idea behind this year’s theme is to let people know “the future of our planet is dependent on the actions we take today.” 2012 is also the year of the Dragon\, a symbol of passion and nobility.  The celebration will feature cuisines from countries such as India\, Japan\, Vietnam\, Korea and the Philippines. The Celebration will also feature its traditional art and Asian history exhibits\, martial arts expos and youth room. Highlighted main stage performances include drum dancers from the Jindo province of South Korea; the music of KOHALA\, Hawaii’s acoustic guitar trio ; a duet between the Iron Mango Orchestra and the North Eugene High School 'ukulele Orchestra; Portland Taiko; and the Balinese dancers sponsored by the Indonesian Consulate. Weaver\, Susan Pavel\, will bring "Weaving Words" to the Celebration Atrium Stage on both afternoons. Admission is $6 per day ($10 for the weekend) for adults; children 12 and under are FREE.  The event closes at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. A complete schedule of activities and performances is available at the door or at www.asiancelebration.org The mission of the Eugene/Springfield Asian Council is to create opportunities that foster friendships and harmonious relations among all people by presenting events and activities that will stimulate a better understanding of Asian and Asian-American cultures.   LOCATION:796 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/oregon-asian-celebration-celebrates-the-year-of-the-dragon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111205 DTSTAMP:20130521T075358 CREATED:20111121T164910 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T164910 UID:1214-1322611200-1323043200@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:WORLD AIDS DAY DESCRIPTION:On December 1st 2011– around the world and throughout the United States – communities will come together to mark the 23rd Annual World AIDS Day. Take time to ensure we not only recognize the 25 million individuals lost to HIV and AIDS\, but the 33 million global citizens living with the HIV virus today. This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the first known case of AIDS. Now is the time for action! What are you doing on World AIDS Day?  Luckily you are invited to all these events.   This year a landmark study showed that putting healthy people living with HIV on antiretrovirals early can limit their transmission of the virus by 96 percent. Through knowledge\, prevention and early testing we can continue to slow the rate of HIV transmission. So how will you take action this World AIDS Day?   Visit our list of 30 actions for 30 years to gain ideas. In the US\, there are over 1.1 Million Americans living with HIV and more than 20% of those infected do not even know they carry the virus.  HIV affects every community\, so take action this World AIDS Day to make a difference in yours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/world-aids-day/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR