The Benton County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June 2025 as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Benton County at the June 10 meeting. Representatives from the Philomath Pride Collective read a proclamation honoring the Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional people who identify as part of sexual and gender diverse communities within the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month is important because it celebrates the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the community while raising awareness of the ongoing fight for equality and human rights. It fosters visibility, inclusion, and solidarity, helping to build more accepting and supportive societies.
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National HIV Testing Day
Free HIV testing in Lincoln County Lincoln County Public Health is partnering with Walgreens to provide free rapid HIV testing in Newport on June 27 for the nation’s largest National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) event. No appointment required, results provided while you wait. HIV testing is quick and confidential. Date: Saturday, June 27 Times: Testing…
Oregon Health Authority: Summer resource list for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
Oregon Health Authority is sharing resources to promote well-being, safety, security and inclusion among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, questioning and (+) (LGBTQIA2S+) youth.
Benton County Board of Commissioners Proclaims 2SLBGTQIA+ PRIDE month
The Benton County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June 2025 as 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Benton County at the June 10 meeting. Representatives from the Philomath Pride Collective read a proclamation honoring the Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional people who identify as part of sexual and gender diverse communities within the 2SLGBTQI+…
Lincoln City Oregon PrideFest
Saturday, June 28 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pmLincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101 All ages are welcome to join this celebration of pride, love, and acceptance. Activities include, music and dance performances, pedestrian Pride Parade on the Poetry Path, LGBTQ+ resource and vendor fair with 30+ booths, and more.
Philomath Pride
Date: Saturday, June 28 Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Free Admission Location: Philomath City Park; 299 23rd Street, Philomath Join the 2025 Philomath Pride Festival. This is a free event open to all ages.
