Events Calendar

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

This fair is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the resources available to you and your family, meet representatives from various organizations, and discover how you can benefit from their programs and services. Come stop by WQRC's booth!

Esta feria es una fantástica oportunidad para conocer representantes de varias organizaciones y descubrir cómo puede usted y su familia beneficiarse de los programas y servicios.

We have a game library that includes queer Board Games and queer TTRPGs! Come and play inclusive, drop in, queer friendly games for all genders and skill levels with us. Please, no outside food or drinks. (Ages 13+)

Rune and Board has moved to a new location: 
1700 NW 167th Place, Suite 240, Beaverton, OR 97006

Presented by:
Rune & Board & Westside Queer Resource Center

Visit the Tigard ODHS Free Food Market on the 1st Monday of each month to access fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples for you and your family!

Everyone is welcome (no names or IDs needed), and the food is free! Please bring your own bags.

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Stop by the WQRC every first Wednesday for the Snacks & Syringes Trans Needle Exchange!  

We offer HRT injection supplies including new needles, syringes, alcohol prep pads, bandages, sharps containers and disposal of used sharps.  Snacks, naloxone (narcan), hygiene kits, wound care kits and more are also available!

In partnership with HIVAlliance

Trans Adult Affinity Group (18+) will be held on the first Wednesday and third Friday of every month. This group is for any trans-identifying or questioning adults (18+) - including nonbinary and genderqueer folks - who want a space to feel connected to their fellow community members.

*This is a group facilitated by a community member and is not led by a certified mental health professional.

WQRC Affinity Groups Goal, Structure, and Rules

Join us for a safe third space for queer people to heal religious trauma (specifically with Bible based religions) through somatic breathe work, education and discussion.

What this group is:

• A place to discuss religion/spirituality

• Hear about the history and translation of verses typically used against queer people

• Queer bible stories/bible interpretations from a queer lens

What this group is not:

• A place to practice religion

• A bible study

• A prayer group

Who is this group for?

• Ages 16+

• Queer+ atheists

• Queer+ people of any religion

• Ally's to the Queer+ community

Who is running this group?

• This group is both run by Queer and Ally community members. Practicing and non-practicing.

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Gay, Lesbian, NB, Pan, Trans, Ace, Bi, or just a supportive Ally? Join us for some coffee and conversation, build community, and get the tea on the happenings in the Beaverton queer community!

Drop by between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on the second Saturday of each month at the Lionheart Coffee Company.

Are you an aspiring teen or adult author? A fabulous fanfic fabricator? A curious chronicle crafter? Okay, you get the picture.

Come put your pen to parchment on the second Sundays of the month! Whether you already have a project you're working on or need some inspiration, come join other queer writers from your community to compose, collaborate, and share your work!

This group has historically met at the Hillsboro Brookwood Library (upstairs in the Board Room), but location may vary on a monthly basis.

October 11th: The group will meet at the Hive.

Rainbow Exhale: A Queer & Trans Sound Journey 

There is something powerful about being able to exhale in a space where you know you are welcome.

Rainbow Exhale is a queer and trans-centered sound journey created for LGBTQIA+ community members and allies. The experience begins with a guided EFT meditation, followed by progressive muscle relaxation to help release tension and settle into the present moment. From there, the session opens into a carefully composed sound bath using crystal singing bowls and other gentle acoustic instruments.

Each sound and instrument is chosen intentionally, with the session unfolding through a progression of tones, textures, rhythms, and silence. The experience offers space for deep rest, reflection, and restoration, with time to slow down, listen, and notice what arises.

No experience with EFT, meditation, or sound healing is necessary. Whether you're deeply familiar with these practices or trying them for the first time, you're invited to get comfortable and let yourself be guided through the experience.

Led by Charlie Sebastian Short, a queer, BIPOC, and neurodivergent sound healing practitioner and professional musician, Rainbow Exhale is a trauma-aware space created with LGBTQIA+ community members in mind. Allies are warmly welcome.

While many items are available to borrow, feel free to bring any comfort items, such as a favorite pillow, squishmallow, eye mask, or anything else that helps you get comfortable... then give yourself some room to breathe.

This is a pay-what-you-can (PWYC)/sliding scale event.

How to use PWYC discount codes: Choose the discount code that best supports you in your current circumstances and enter it during the registration process to receive the discount. If you have the means, you may choose to support the studio and your host at full price by not using a discount code.

PWYC5 = $5 off

PWYC10 = $10 off

PWYC15 = $15 off

PWYC20 = $20 off

PWYC25 = $25 off

The studio owner has a strict policy on punctuality, the door will be locked at 1 pm so it's a great idea to plan to be early just to be safe. It's Sliding scale $25 to $45. Sign up by clicking the "Register" button above.

If you want to know more, you can visit charliesoundpractice.com 

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

If you would like to join an established group, email for more info and to learn how to apply! —> info@westsideqrc.org

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Let’s play some GAMES!

Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for game night! We provide the games, snacks, and good company! Outside games and Magic/Pokémon cards are always welcome.

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Presented by WQRC and Upstream Access. You're invited to join us as we explore light breathwork, meditation, and other mindfulness-based practices. All are welcome! 

This group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 6:30p to 8:00p at Westside Queer Resource Center.

📣 New Programming Alert! 📣

Please join us for a 55 and better peer-led affinity group, focused on mutual support.  We will share our experiences, provide encouragement, and learn from and listen to each other while building our queer community.  

We will meet the 3rd Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:00 PM at the Elsie Stuhr Center, as part of the Center’s Health and Wellness Thursdays. 

This is a group facilitated by community members and is not led by a certified mental health professional.

This month's WQRC Parent and Caregiver Support Group will be held in person and online via Zoom from 6:00-7:30 pm, with an optional social hour from 7:30-8:00 pm. This is a facilitated peer support group for adult family members (parents, caregivers, aunts/uncles, siblings, etc.) of youth that either identify as queer or are questioning their gender or sexuality. 

Note: Participation in these peer support groups is not therapy or a substitute for therapy. Facilitators are not trained mental health professionals. Participants need to be at least 18 years old. All groups through the Westside Queer Resource Center are facilitated by Queer+ individuals.

We plan to meet every 3rd Thursday of each month (unless a holiday or event conflicts). Our location may vary, so be sure to check our RSVP form each month for the address. The Zoom meeting link will only be shared with participants who have RSVP’d to ensure the safety of all attendees.

RSVP form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexkXQKXlL7eoyIPv8xuPpJqVVhUW4NyJQlLzrNAo5giStCpA/viewform

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Trans Adult Affinity Group (18+) will be held on the first Wednesday and third Friday of every month. This group is for any trans-identifying or questioning adults (18+) - including nonbinary and genderqueer folks - who want a space to feel connected to their fellow community members.

*This is a group facilitated by a community member and is not led by a certified mental health professional.

WQRC Affinity Groups Goal, Structure, and Rules

Every third Saturday of the month, join us for an 18+ unstructured place to hang out.  Drop in for conversation and community. 

Join us every third Saturday for Saturday Crafternoon. This event is ALL AGES! Work on your current project or try your hand at something new.

Held at the Jenn's Dogs Training Studio. Celebrating 6 years of Jenn's Dogs!

• Haunted Photos available in the Studio
• Raffle Drawing to support Westside Queer Resource Center
• Connect with local services, enjoy local food and wine, and shop local! 

Queer bookclub is moving to a new location and time starting in October. 3rd Sundays monthly from 12pm-1:30pm at Hidden Worlds Bookstore. 

You can read along with us in all of your favorite formats! Digital, print, braille, and audiobook readers are all welcome. Most of our book selections have formats that are available as low‑cost, free, or available to borrow. DM or email us if you need help accessing this book!

For this month's book, check out our Instagram, Facebook, or email us at info@westsideqrc.org.

Important Note: Due to limited space, advance registration is required. To register: go to the website for Hidden Worlds Bookstore by clicking the link below or the Register button above, click on the events tab, click attend (which adds a free ticket to your cart), and then check out. 

https://www.hiddenworldsbookstore.com/events

Trans Guyz is a peer-led social support and discussion group that meets on the third Sunday of each month at 6:00 pm. Trans Guyz Meetings are exclusively for people assigned female at birth or socialized female who now identify otherwise, including people who are trans, enby/nonbinary, FTM, two spirit, Ag/aggressive, genderqueer, affirmed male, androgynous, agender, intersex, transmasculine, genderfluid, and questioning.

To offer support and connection to as many members as possible, we currently meet in two formats.

Odd months: Online via Google Meet (January, March, May, July, September, November)

Even months: In person at the Marie Equi Center (February, April, June, August, October, December)

Email to register/sign-up at transguyz@gmail.com

Trans Guyz facilitators respect and affirm the diversity of our community in terms of age, race, class, religion, ability, immigration status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and where people are at with their transition. Some group members are currently questioning their gender identity and not everyone in the group chooses or is able to use hormones and surgery as part of their transition.

The Marie Equi Center is accessible by mobility device, has one ADA parking space, and has gender-neutral bathrooms. Masks are required in the building. Our in-person meeting space has armless chairs and air purifiers.

Google Meet offers captions, and ASL interpretation is available in meetings upon request. Please let us know if there's something else you need to make the space or meetings more accessible: tranzguys@gmail.com.

Trans Guyz PDX Social Support & Discussion Group

Multnomah and Washington County, Oregon

transguyzpdx@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/tranzguysgroup

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Come by on the third Monday of every month for our aromantic and asexual peer support group! We welcome anyone who identifies on the a-spectrum and anyone who is questioning. This includes demi- and grey-oriented folks and anyone who wants to learn more about how they might fit on the a-spectrum.

Our peer support group is a space for us to talk about our shared experiences, process struggles, and support each other. If you’re still trying to figure out your identity, it’s a great environment to hear from other aro/ace folks and talk to people going through similar things as you.

*This is a group facilitated by a community member and is not led by a certified mental health professional.

Visit the Hillsboro ODHS Free Food Market on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to access free, fresh, and healthy fruits and vegetables and pantry staples for you and your family!

Everyone is welcome (no names or IDs needed), and the food is free! Please bring your own bags.

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Join us for a safe third space for queer people to heal religious trauma (specifically with Bible based religions) through somatic breathe work, education and discussion.

What this group is:

• A place to discuss religion/spirituality

• Hear about the history and translation of verses typically used against queer people

• Queer bible stories/bible interpretations from a queer lens

What this group is not:

• A place to practice religion

• A bible study

• A prayer group

Who is this group for?

• Ages 16+

• Queer+ atheists

• Queer+ people of any religion

• Ally's to the Queer+ community

Who is running this group?

• This group is both run by Queer and Ally community members. Practicing and non-practicing.

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

You are invited to join us in person every fourth Friday!

An affinity group is like a support group, but it's not mental health therapy--just like-minded folks gathering in solidarity and support in a space where it's safe to vent, problem solve, commiserate, comfort, empathize, and hold space for one another. Affinity groups cultivate an environment where you can feel heard and understood. (Ages 18+)

*This is a group facilitated by a community member and is not led by a certified mental health professional.

WQRC Affinity Groups Goal, Structure, and Rules

Are you an aspiring author? A fabulous fanfic fabricator? A curious chronicle crafter? Okay, you get the picture.

Come put your pen to parchment on the second Sundays of the month! Whether you already have a project you're working on or need some inspiration, come join other queer writers from your community to compose, collaborate, and share your work!

This group has historically met at the Hillsboro Shute Library (in the Hughes Room), but location may vary on a monthly basis.

October 25th: The group will meet at the Brookwood Library, in Conference Room A.

My Gym & Westside Queer Resource Center have teamed up to co-host this fun family night - Halloween Party Edition!

Put your costumes on and come play in the gym and enjoy a craft with WQRC.

My Gym's play space is for kids 0-10 years old, older children are absolutely welcome to attend and enjoy the craft.

Allies welcome, of course! 

Suggested donation of $5 per child (both cash and card will be accepted on the day of event.) 

Pre-registration is required to keep play safe and fun and to ensure we have enough supplies! To register, click the Register button above or go to https://www.mygym.com/swportland/events, scroll down to the event "Queer Families Play & Craft Costume Party" and click "More Info" to see the option to register.

We're excited to see your costumes! But please be mindful of the following:
- No weapons of any kind are allowed in My Gym
- If possible, please keep glitter to a minimum! (IYKYK)
- No face paint
- To keep children safe, they must wear My Gym gripper socks or play barefoot
- Grownups wear regular socks on the gym floor

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Have you wanted to try a tabletop roleplaying game like Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know where to start? Do you love TTPRGs but don't have the time for a full-fledged campaign? This NEW program for you! Our one-shot drop-in games are accessible, easy and fun to play with quick character creation and simple game mechanics. 

Drop by every fourth Monday and see what the fuss is all about!

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Join the WQRC in partnership with the Calvary Lutheran Church for a relaxing night with the craft of your choice. Bring any portable craft! There will be some yarn, fiber arts tools, and jewelry-making supplies available if you don’t have a project to bring.

Connect to the community - All are welcome to attend: this is a space to connect the varied communities who share the love of crafting.
This is a free event.

#CommunityCraftNight #StitchCircles #HillsboroCommmunity #BeavertonCommmunity #WestsidePDX #QueerCrafters

TRUNK OR TREAT IS BACK!

Get the kiddos dressed up and come join us for a FREE, family-friendly Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 27th! We’ll have 20+ decked-out trunks from local businesses handing out candy, plus plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family! Come in costume, bring your treat bag, and get ready for some seriously spooky (but not TOO spooky!) fun! 

Stop by the WQRC trunk for some tasty treats!

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Our drop-in hours provide a safe, accepting space for resources, snacks, puzzles, and to just be you!

Join Wilsonville Pride for pre-trick-or-treating Halloween fun as we welcome our friends from Canby Pride. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family too!

We’ll have music, snacks, pumpkin painting, games and a costume contest. And, if you wear your costume, you’ll be ready to trick-or-treat right after the party!



(Optional) RSVP by clicking the Register button above, and add the event to your calendar if you'd like! We hope to see BOO there!