Events Calendar

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!

A partir del 31 de agosto de 2026, Westside Queer Resource Center traerá a Hillsboro un Grupo de Afinidad Queer Latine, ¡y nos da mucho gusto recibirles en Centro Cultural! Este grupo es un espacio acogedor para que las personas Latine LGBTQ+ puedan conectar, crear comunidad, compartir experiencias y celebrar quiénes somos. La reunión será bilingüe inglés y español. Nos enorgullece ser el lugar anfitrión y abrir nuestras puertas para apoyar este espacio de conexión y comunidad. Ya sea que quieras conocer a otras personas, encontrar apoyo o simplemente compartir con personas que tienen experiencias similares, eres bienvenido/a aquí.

Starting August 31, 2026, the Westside Queer Resource Center is bringing a Latine Queer Affinity Group to Hillsboro, and we’re excited to welcome them to Centro Cultural! This group is a welcoming space for Latine LGBTQ+ community members to connect, build community, share experiences, and celebrate who we are. The meeting will be bilingual in English and Spanish. We’re proud to serve as a host location and open our doors to this community-building space. Whether you’re looking to connect with others, find support, or simply spend time with people who share similar experiences, you’re welcome here.

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

Come volunteer at WQRC! We are hosting an in-person volunteer training this month and you're invited to join! The WQRC is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, every hour you give directly powers our mission and strengthens our community. If you're interested in volunteering, follow the link below to learn more and/or register.

https://westsideqrc.org/support/volunteer/

Welcome to this year’s first Give!Guide Big Give Day! If you’re in the mood to repeatedly hit a ball with a stick, then Big Golf Day is for you. Every donation of $10 or more today has a chance to win this full-swing party package from Topgolf in Hillsboro. Tee up those donations!

↪ Two-bay party at Topgolf in Hillsboro for up to 12 people
↪ Includes food, gameplay and nonalcoholic beverages for your whole group. Woo!

🔍The fine print: This prize package does not include alcoholic beverages; winner and guests should plan to purchase those separately. The winner and guests will also be asked to add a gratuity at the conclusion of their party.

Donate $10 or more to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc for a chance to win! We appreciate all of your support!

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The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Nov. 4 and ends at 11:59 pm, Nov. 4. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Nov. 5. The winner will be notified via email immediately after the drawing. G!G will announce the winner on social media and on this page identifying them by first name and last initial only. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. To enter, donate to any participating nonprofit or subscribe to our newsletter.

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

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

Teen Programming, Registration Required

Friday November 6th from 6-9pm WQRC has teamed up with Ohana Teen Program to host a fun teen crafting night at Hidden Creek Community Center! November's theme is amigurumi.

Ohana details and registration link are included below. You can also register by clicking the Register button above. You only need to register once per year. Your registration will cover the whole school year of weekly Ohana Teen programming!

https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/facilities-rentals/hidden-creek/activities-events/ohana-teen-program

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

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.

November 8th: The group will meet at the Brookwood Library, upstairs in the Board Room.

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. Please arrive a few minutes early, Doors lock after 1 pm.

Sign up by clicking the "Register" button above.

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.

Today is the first of three amazing staycation prize packages we’re offering this year! Prices at the pump continue to be a giant bummer, but we’ve got you covered with two days of close-to-home R&R thanks to our generous downtown Portland prize partners. 

Donate $10 or more to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc for a chance to win! We appreciate all of your support!

Every donation of $10 or more today will be entered to win:

↪ A Keepsake Package Dinner Cruise on the Portland Spirit for two people. This package includes:
   - Two complimentary souvenir boarding photos
   - Two souvenir glasses
   - Two drink tickets to redeem on board

↪ A two-night stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in downtown Portland. Includes a deluxe room suite with complimentary cook-to-order breakfast, evening reception, and two-night valet parking. Wow!

↪ Two VIP tickets to a show at Can Can’s Paris Theatre

⍟ Are you 35 or under? You have a second chance to win the same staycation prize package!

🔍The fine print: 

↪ Portland Spirit: Not valid on holidays, Christmas Ship Parade dinners or specialty cruises. Valid through 12/31/2027.

↪ Embassy Suites by Hilton: Certificate is not redeemable for cash and may only be redeemed at Portland Downtown location. Subject to availability and restrictions. 

↪ Can Can’s Paris Theater: Two theatre main (left & right) tickets theater located in Portland's Pink Light District. Valid through 8/4/2027. Valid Thursdays and Sundays at 6:30 pm or Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 pm, when available. Does not apply to shows occurring on the week of a holiday (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, etc.) or specific blackout days.

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The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Nov. 11 and ends at 11:59 pm, Nov. 11. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Nov.12. The winner will be notified via email immediately after the drawing. G!G will announce the winner on social media and on this page identifying them by first name and last initial only. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. To enter, donate to any participating nonprofit or subscribe to our newsletter.

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.

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.

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!

Donate $10 or more to WQRC today at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree at Portland Nursery! Plant yourself right here for today’s Big Give Day, sponsored by our longtime supporters and friends at Portland Nursery. 

Portland Nursery has everything you need for offseason upkeep or to hit the ground running next spring, plus enough to splurge on a watering can that looks like a hedgehog or yet another “squirrel-proof” birdfeeder. Donate now for a chance to win!

✪ Are you 35 or under? You have two chances to win today! Portland Nursery is offering a second $500 gift card just for our younger donors.

Big thanks to our BGD partners at Portland Nursery. Portland Nursery believes in hands-on gardening that increases food security and partners with over 400 local schools, gardening programs, and other nonprofits every year as they work to provide educational opportunities that create healthy neighborhoods and ecological habitats throughout the Portland metro area.

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The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Nov. 18 and ends at 11:59 pm, Nov. 18. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Nov. 19. The winner will be notified via email immediately after the drawing. G!G will announce the winner on social media and on this page identifying them by first name and last initial only. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. To enter, donate to any participating nonprofit or subscribe to our newsletter.

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

📣 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 6:30-7:30 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

Are you QTBIPOC? Tauraro invites you to their monthly Community Kiki at The 649! 

For more info, contact Tauraro at info@tagrandtheaterandmedia.com

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.

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!

Portland is known for a few things: our bridges, our craft beer, our feisty yet whimsical vibes, our spectacular natural beauty. But we’re perhaps most famous for our incredible food scene! Welcome to Big Restaurant Day, a celebration of Portland’s culinary chops and diverse dining scene. Today there are four chances to win restaurant gift cards. 

↪ Nostrana: $250
↪ Urdaneta PDX: $150
↪ Tulip Shop Tavern: $100
↪ Breakside Brewery: $50

✪ Are you 35 and under? You have a fifth chance to win today! We have a second gift card from Tulip Shop Tavern for $50, just for our younger donors. 

Donate $10 or more to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc for a chance to win! We appreciate all of your support!

Big thanks to our BGD partners.

Nostrana is a cornerstone of Portland dining showcasing the beauty of simple, ingredient-driven Italian cooking. is Led by six-time James Beard Award nominee Cathy Whims, Nostrana is beloved for its wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and timeless hospitality. 

Urdaneta is a chef-driven regional Spanish tapas restaurant.  The casual environment brings back the old world fun of tapas and libations, encompassing what the food is meant to be. In essence, Urdaneta combines big and bold Spanish flavors with a modern interpretation. 

Breakside Brewery opened in 2010 in Northeast Portland as a restaurant and pub brewery and has grown to be a highly regarded regional brewery producing 30,000 barrels annually. Breakside operates five locations in the Portland area as well as a taproom on the Oregon Coast in Astoria, Oregon. In 2019, Breakside became one of only a handful of employee-owned breweries in the country.

Tulip Shop Tavern (Willamette Week Best of Portland winner!) offers sandwiches, bar bites & cocktails served up in a chilled-out venue with a hip vibe & a terrace.

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The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Nov. 24 and ends at 11:59 pm, Nov. 24. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Nov. 25. The winner will be notified via email immediately after the drawing. G!G will announce the winner on social media and on this page identifying them by first name and last initial only. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. To enter, donate to any participating nonprofit or subscribe to our newsletter.

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

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!

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

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