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December 2026

Tue, Dec 1, 2026

  • Tue, Dec 1, 2026
    12:00am - 11:59pm
    Community Events

    G!G Big Give Day: Big Timbers Day

    Welcome to the first-ever Big Timbers Day! Today there are three chances to win premium ticket packages (including a grand prize staycation!) from our friends at the Portland Timbers. 

    Donate $10 or more to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc! Every donation of $10 is a chance to win, so don’t sit on the sidelines for this one! We appreciate all of your support!

    ✪ Are you 35 or under? You have a fourth chance to win today!

    ↪ Prize #1: Timbers Game Day Staycation

     • Two premium tickets to a Timbers match
     • Timbers merch for two people
     • A one-night stay at The Bidwell, upgraded to a Corner King Room (oh la la!)
     • Complimentary overnight valet parking at The Bidwell
     • A $100 dining credit at the High Horse restaurant at The Bidwell

    ↪ Prize #2: Timbers Game Day Package

     • Two premium tickets to a Timbers match
     • Team-signed jersey and soccer ball

    ↪ Prize #3: Timbers Game Day Package

     • Two premium tickets to a Timbers match
     • Two Timbers scarves

    ↪ Prize #4 (35 and Under Donors Only): Timbers VIP Game Day Package for Four

     • Four premium tickets to a Timbers match
     • VIP pre-match access — includes a photo with Timber Joey!
     • Four Timbers scarves

     

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    The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Dec. 1 and ends at 11:59 pm, Dec. 1. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Dec. 2. 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.

  • Tue, Dec 1, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

Wed, Dec 2, 2026

  • Wed, Dec 2, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Wed, Dec 2, 2026
    5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Trans Needle Exchange

    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 flyer: full details in event description.
    Wed, Dec 2, 2026
    6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Trans Adult Affinity Group (18+)

    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

Fri, Dec 4, 2026

Sat, Dec 5, 2026

  • Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Queer Game Night @ Rune & Board (13+)

    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

Mon, Dec 7, 2026

  • Mon, Dec 7, 2026
    1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Community Events

    Tigard ODHS Monthly Free Food Market

    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.

  • Mon, Dec 7, 2026
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Mon, Dec 7, 2026
    6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Queer+ Latinx Affinity Group/El Grupo de Afinidad Queer+ Latinx

    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.

Tue, Dec 8, 2026

  • Tue, Dec 8, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • All Ages Board Game Night flyer: full details in event description.
    Tue, Dec 8, 2026
    5:00pm - 7:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    All-Ages Board Game Night

    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.

Wed, Dec 9, 2026

  • Wed, Dec 9, 2026
    12:00am - 11:59pm
    Community Events

    G!G Big Give Day: Big Art Day

    German artist Gerhard Richter famously said, “Art is the highest form of hope.” So today we embrace the power of art to lift and inspire the human spirit even - or especially - when times are difficult and uncertain. Big Art Day is a joyful celebration of Portland’s renowned creative ecosystem, with amazing prizes spanning just about every art form. 

    Every donation of $10 or more is a chance to win, and there are so many chances to win today: 25 in total! Donate to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc. We appreciate all of your support!

    Here is the full list of prizes for Big Art Day. Number of winners in parentheses!

    • Thérèse Murdza: painting from their “from walking, remembered” series (1)
    • Atlas Tattoo: $300 gift certificates (4)
    • Floor Fetish: Rug-tufting workshops (4)
    • Pulp & Deckle: Papermaking workshop for five (2)
    • Betsy & Iya: Portland Medallion necklaces, designed and made in Portland (2)
    • The Oregon Symphony: Three pair of tickets to Black Violin performance on April 1 (3)
    • Candlelight Concert: One pair of tickets (1)
    • Portland Art Museum: Dual membership, good for two people (1)
    • Sincere Studio: Sewing classes (2)
    • Mason Rose Photography: Large photo print (1)
    • Literary Arts: Passes to the 2027 Portland Book Festival (2)
    • White Bird: Pair of tickets to Ballet Hispanico on January 20 at Schnitzer Hall (1)
    • Portland Playhouse: Two pair of tickets (2)
    • Portland Center Stage: One pair of tickets (1)

     

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    The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Dec. 9 and ends at 11:59 pm, Dec. 9. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Dec. 10. 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.

  • Wed, Dec 9, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Wed, Dec 9, 2026
    6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Mindfulness for Every Body

    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.

Thu, Dec 10, 2026

  • Thu, Dec 10, 2026
    6:30pm - 8:00pm
    WQRC Events

    Estate Law w/Vanessa Moucha

    Don't Let Your Homophobic Dad Get Your TV: Estate Law with Vanessa Moucha Join a queer estate planning attorney, Vanessa Moucha, to learn the basics of wills and trusts, including their uses, benefits, and the differences between the two. We will discuss the how to pick which a type of estate plan and why everyone should consider having an estate plan.

Fri, Dec 11, 2026

  • Fri, Dec 11, 2026
    3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

  • Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    9:00am - 12:00pm
    Community Events

    Beaverton Queer Coffee Meetup

    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.

Sun, Dec 13, 2026

  • Sun, Dec 13, 2026
    12:30pm - 3:00pm
    Monthly Programming
    Community Events

    Queer Writers Community - Second Sunday

    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.

Mon, Dec 14, 2026

  • Mon, Dec 14, 2026
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Mon, Dec 14, 2026
    6:00pm - 8:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Tabletop RPG Campaign Night

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

Tue, Dec 15, 2026

  • Tue, Dec 15, 2026
    1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Community Events

    Hillsboro ODHS Monthly Free Food Market

    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.

  • Tue, Dec 15, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

Wed, Dec 16, 2026

  • Wed, Dec 16, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

Thu, Dec 17, 2026

  • Thu, Dec 17, 2026
    12:00am - 11:59pm
    Community Events

    G!G Big Give Day: Big Groceries Day

    Groceries: Still too damn expensive! Give $10 or more and you could win one of six gift cards from New Seasons Market. Enjoy the best local foods and products from your friendly neighborhood grocery store!

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

    ⍟ One grand prize winner will receive a $500 gift card to New Seasons Market

    ⍟ Five winners will each receive a $100 gift card to New Seasons Market
     

    Big thanks to our BGD partners at New Seasons Market. New Seasons Market believes great-tasting, local food has the power to enhance lives. That's why we have made community donations since our opening in 2000 and continue to support local nonprofits, prioritizing organizations that work to end hunger and its root causes. We feel so strongly about food equity and access that we’re investing $2,300 in each of the 23 nonprofits in this year’s Give!Guide Hunger Relief category. We hope you'll support these inspiring organizations alongside us! 

     

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    The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Dec. 17 and ends at 11:59 pm, Dec. 17. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Dec. 18. 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.

  • Thu, Dec 17, 2026
    2:30pm - 4:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    55+ LGBTQ+ Affinity Group

    📣 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.

  • Thu, Dec 17, 2026
    6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Parent & Caregiver Support Group

    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

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

  • Fri, Dec 18, 2026
    3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Trans Adult Affinity Group flyer: full details in event description.
    Fri, Dec 18, 2026
    6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Trans Adult Affinity Group (18+)

    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

  • Fri, Dec 18, 2026
    7:00pm - 8:30pm
    Community Events

    QTBIPOC Community Kiki

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

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

Sat, Dec 19, 2026

  • Queer Social Saturdays flyer: full details in event description.
    Sat, Dec 19, 2026
    11:00am - 1:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Queer Social Unstructured Hangout (18+)

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

  • Saturday Crafternoons flyer.
Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, jewlery, paper crafts, button making and much more!

Use our craft supplies OR bring your own projects.

More information in event description.
    Sat, Dec 19, 2026
    1:00pm - 3:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Crafternoon (All Ages)

    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.

Sun, Dec 20, 2026

  • Sun, Dec 20, 2026
    12:00pm - 1:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Queer Book Club

    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

  • Sun, Dec 20, 2026
    6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Community Events

    Trans Guyz Peer-led Social Support Monthly Group

    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

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

  • Mon, Dec 21, 2026
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Mon, Dec 21, 2026
    6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Aro/Ace Spectrum Peer Support Group (18+)

    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.

Tue, Dec 22, 2026

  • Tue, Dec 22, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Community Craft Night flyer: full details in event description.
    Tue, Dec 22, 2026
    5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Monthly Programming
    Community Events

    Community Crafting Night

    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

Wed, Dec 23, 2026

  • Wed, Dec 23, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

Fri, Dec 25, 2026

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026
    3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026
    6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Queer Affinity Group (18+)

    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

Sat, Dec 26, 2026

  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026
    12:00am - 11:59pm
    Community Events

    G!G Big Give Day: Big Wine Day

    Today there are two chances to win, courtesy of a micro-winery collab offering two private wine tastings for you and 11 of your favorite oenophiles! 

    Donate $10 or more to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc. We really appreciate your support! Every donation of $10 or more has two chances to win:

    ↪ A private, seated wine tasting for up to 12 people. The tasting party location is the winner's choice (within 15 miles of 97219).
    ↪ Two tastings each from all four participating wineries (Caelestis Cellars, William Marie Wines, Archetype 12 Wines, and Diligence Kent Estate Wines).
    ↪ James Beard Award finalist (2015) Jeremy Hansen of Forest Glen Kitchen will prepare a selection of thoughtfully crafted seasonal bites to complement the tastings. 
    ↪ Exclusive discounts and package prices for winner and guests.
    ↪ Copies of Hippie Food by Jonathan Kauffmann and Free Food: Earth Eating by Andrew Barton

    This Big Give Day is full-bodied and balanced with a great finish. Every donation is entered to win so rack up those contributions!

    Big thanks to our BGD partners.

    Caelestis Cellars showcases small batch, hand-crafted wines sourced from
    small lots of premiere grapes, grown sustainably.

    William Marie Wines sources sustainable and high quality fruit from PNW Vineyards.

    Archetype12 Wines is a boutique Oregon winery forging artisanal wines based
    on the ethos and personalities of 12 primary Archetypes.

    Diligence Kent Estate Wines is a small, family-managed, three-acre vineyard in the
    hills of Amity.

    Jeremy Hansen of Forest Glen Kitchen is a 2015 James Beard Award semifinalist with over 35 years of culinary experience. Through Forest Glen Kitchen, Jeremy specializes in intimate private dinners, wine-paired dining experiences, and personalized weekly meal preparation for a limited number of households.

     

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    The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Dec. 26 and ends at 11:59 pm, Dec. 26. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Dec. 27. 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.

Sun, Dec 27, 2026

  • Sun, Dec 27, 2026
    12:00am - 11:59pm
    Community Events

    G!G Big Give Day: Big Spa Day

    Leave your worries and your cares at the door for this Big Give Day. Our friends at Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel are back this year with a calm-inducing, tension-busting staycation package. Enjoy a one-night stay in one of Cascada’s gorgeous studios, plus unlimited access for two to their heavenly thermal springs!

    Bonus: Give Portland Gifts is back, too, with a yummy gift box of Portland-made goodies. Head straight from the springs to eating fancy crackers and chocolates in a cozy spa hotel bed! 

    Every donation of $10 or more is a chance to win, so take a deep breath and jump in! Donate to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc. We appreciate all of your support!

    Big thanks to our BGD partners at Cascada Thermals Springs + Hotel and Give Portland Gifts.

    CASCADA is an immersive wellness sanctuary + hotel, built to be as healthy for humans as it is sustainable for the earth. Discover our restorative thermal waters, unwind in tranquil accommodations, and savor cuisine that nourishes body and spirit. Find yourself here.

    Give Portland is woman-owned, specializing in unique, artisan Portland gift baskets and boxes. We handpick and taste every item for the food lover in your life, working with both individuals and corporate clients.

     

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    The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Dec. 27 and ends at 11:59 pm, Dec. 27. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Dec. 28. 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.

  • Sun, Dec 27, 2026
    12:30pm - 3:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Queer Writers Community - Fourth Sunday

    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.

Mon, Dec 28, 2026

  • Mon, Dec 28, 2026
    12:00am - 11:59pm
    Community Events

    G!G Big Give Day: Big Books Day

    Were you booksmaxxing before booksmaxxing was cool? Well, come on in, Big Books Day is for you!

    Donate to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc. We appreciate all of your support! Every donation of $10 or more today has a chance to win a $500 gift card to Powell’s Books — the undisputed, worldwide champion of booksmaxxing. Powell’s gift cards can be redeemed at any of their retail locations, including their famous flagship location at Northwest 10th and West Burnside, and online.

    ✪ Are you 35 or under? The plot thickens! Powell’s has donated a second $500 gift card just for our younger booksmaxxers (er, donors).
     

    Big thanks to our BGD partners at Powell's Books. Powell's Books is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971. Through Powells.com and their expansive online community, they also reach readers around the world, people who are as excited about books as they are.

    As an independent bookstore, Powell’s Books understands the power of community and is honored to give back by partnering with Willamette Week to support Portland’s nonprofits.

     

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    The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Dec. 28 and ends at 11:59 pm, Dec. 28. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Dec. 29. 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.

  • Mon, Dec 28, 2026
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

  • Mon, Dec 28, 2026
    6:00pm - 8:30pm
    Monthly Programming

    Tabletop RPG Drop-In Night (All Ages)

    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!

Tue, Dec 29, 2026

  • Tue, Dec 29, 2026
    12:00am - 11:59pm
    Community Events

    G!G Big Give Day: Big E-Bike Day

    Our friends at Splendid Cycles are back again this year! Donate $10 or more to WQRC at https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/westsideqrc today for a chance to win a Tern HSD P10e Sport (in Tern’s Satin Honey, a bright sunny yellow) from Splendid Cycles. This baby is brand new, just arrived in the U.S., and retails for $5,499. We appreciate all of your support!

    ↪ Class 3 Bosch Performance Line motor with Bosch Smart System provides up to 75 Nm of torque

    ↪ Bosch PowerPack 545WH battery keeps you going for the long haul.

    ↪ Suntour suspension and Magura hydraulic disc brakes ensure precision stopping combined with a smooth, comfortable ride.

    ↪ Best-in-class hauling capacity, rated to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 419 pounds with a rear rack load capacity of 176 pounds.

    ↪ Easy-sharing cockpit adjusts without tools to fit riders 4 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing up to 287 pounds.

    ↪ Optimized frame geometry, a longer wheelbase, and a low center of gravity keep rides stable, even with heavy loads or at higher speeds.

    ↪ The compact, minimalist Purion 200 display lets you control all features with your thumb and keeps the cockpit clutter-free.
     

    Big thanks to our BGD partners at Splendid Cycles. Since 2010, Splendid Cycles has been one of Portland's top E-bike and Cargo Bike retailers. They are excited to partake in their fifth G!G campaign (!) and encourage everyone to give generously to support the community and local nonprofits.

     

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    The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Dec. 29 and ends at 11:59 pm, Dec. 29. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Dec. 30. 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.

  • Tue, Dec 29, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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

Wed, Dec 30, 2026

  • Wed, Dec 30, 2026
    12:00am - 11:59pm
    Community Events

    G!G Big Give Day: Big Culture Day

    Here it is, our final Big Give Day of the 2026 campaign! This coastal getaway is courtesy of the Oregon Cultural Trust and their business and civic partners in Coos Bay. 

    Donate $10 or more to WQRC at 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 has a chance to win this Southern Oregon coast getaway:

    ↪ Two-night stay at the Ko Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay
    ↪ $150 in dining gift cards to two local restaurants
    ↪ Family pass (good for four people) to the Coos History Museum
    ↪ Free admission (up to four people) to the Coos Art Museum
    ↪ 50% discount on a class at the Coos Art Museum
    ↪ Two adult passes to the Charleston Marine Life Center (kids admitted for free!)
    ↪ Plus some Oregon Coast merch!

    Today’s your last chance to win big before Give!Guide 2026 is in the books. Remember, every donation is a chance to win — don’t let this one pass you by!

    Big thanks to our BGD partners Oregon Cultural Trust, Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, and Oregon's Adventure Coast. 

    Oregon Cultural Trust is our state's charitable agency for arts, heritage and the humanities. For over 20 years, Oregonians have used Oregon's Cultural Tax Credit to support more than 1,600 cultural nonprofits. With over $40 million in grants and counting, all donations to the Trust provide millions in state funding each year. How? By your matching gift. Match any gift to an arts and/or culture nonprofit with a gift the to Trust, then use your Trust gift as a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Its smart, it works, and it keeps culture strong.

    Oregon's Adventure Coast, where Adventure is our middle name and the land meets the bay and the sea. We open up an abundance of possibilities to explore, discover, feel, and know. At land’s end, adventure begins!

    The Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is located off the historic Hwy 101 along the southern Oregon coast, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and endless outdoor adventures. The resort offers pet-friendly amenities, on-site dining, and a wide range of gaming entertainment.
     

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    The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 am, Dec. 30 and ends at 11:59 pm, Dec. 30. Entries received outside of this time period will not be considered. The winner will be selected in a random drawing conducted on Dec. 31. 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.

  • Wed, Dec 30, 2026
    3:00pm - 7:00pm
    Monthly Programming

    Drop In Hours

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