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TransPonder Happenings Newsletter

Announcements: TransParent Support and Trans Community Support group meet in person this week!

JOB SKILLS PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Introducing our new Job Skills program in partnership with Trillium Community Health Plan.

We are excited to offer job search assistance, skill-building workshops, internship opportunities, interview clothing assistance, ID change assistance, and employment navigation to our community members.

If you are interested in any of the job skills program services, check out our page on the website for more information and the interest form

PRIDE NIGHT AT PK PARK

What: Come celebrate pride at the Eugene Emeralds game! There will be booths from great groups, activities for kids, and a great night of baseball supporting local LGBTQ organizations.
When: Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 PM
Where: PK park (2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene)
Who: Everyone!
$12 per ticket (50% goes to TransPonder)

WORKSHOP: FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS

What: Financial skill-building workshop for beginners

When: Saturday, May 18, 9a – 5p

Where: DevNW: (212 Main Street Springfield, OR 97477)

Who: Ages 14 and older

FREE

LCC JOB FAIR

Come see us at the Lane Community College 2024 Job Fair on Thursday, May 16 from 1-4 p.m.

Connect with local and regional employers who are hiring for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions.

There’s no need to register, just show up! Join us in the lobby of Building 19 (see campus map). Parking is free!

We will be there to discuss paid internship opportunities at TransPonder: explore career paths and gain experience in roles like Outreach, Social Media, Development, IT or programs hosted at the Queer Resource Center.

MINDER MONDAY

Join us at Krismatic every first Monday of each month a queer safe space for gender-affirming self-care, education, services, and community.

Krismatic providers will discount their services or offer donation-based services for our LGBTQIA+ community; donations will be given to Transponder. They will hold a clothing swap, education on hair, skin, and nails, and more.

Krismatic is passionate about helping our neighbors express themselves and feel comfortable in their skin and looks forward to continuing to build community.

Tues, May 7: BOOK CLUB

Our virtual, all ages, LGBTQIA, & allies welcome book club meets every Tuesday @ 5p PT.

We read books for, about, and by trans and gender diverse people! Click the photo for more information, including our recommendation list and a way to get a free digital copy of our discussion books.

Wed, May 8: Queer Family Yoga

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 6-7p; see our website for dates
Who: All ages, sexualities, genders, and experience levels welcome (ages 14 and under must have a guardian present).
Where: Sheldon Community Center
FREE

Join us on Wednesdays @ 6p PT for a family-friendly yoga class at Sheldon Community Center (2445 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene) in the Hazelnut Room. There will be someone at the front desk who can direct you. We’ll have mats, blocks, straps, chairs, and bands available.

This class is made possible by a grant from First Congregational United Church of Christ, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, and Eugene Arte Latino, and a partnership with the City of Eugene.⁠

Wed, May 8: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA

New time! We meet at 7p for the school year.

What: Yoga class
When: Wednesdays @ 7-8p; see our website for dates
Who: Trans/gender-diverse folks, ages 13+
Where: In person (Sheldon Community Center) & virtual (Google Meet)
FREE

Join us on Wednesdays @ 7p PT for a trans/gender-diverse yoga class at Sheldon Community Center (2445 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene) in the Hazelnut Room. There will be someone at the front desk who can direct you. We’ll have mats, blocks, straps, chairs, and bands available.

Thurs, May 9: QUEER, TRANS, & DISIBILITY GROUP

Click the photo for more information.

What: A support group for people who are queer or trans and are disabled
When: Thursdays @ 7-8p PT; see our website for dates
Who: Queer & trans people who are disabled, ages 13+
Where: Online on Google Meet
FREE

The group is open to all LGBTQIA people, including trans, nonbinary, questioning, and gender-diverse folks, ages 13+. This is a space where queer and trans people with disabilities can chat about their experiences, discuss chosen topics, and share resources and validation. Email info@transponder.community for the event link.

Please see this website page for dates we are meeting. You do not need to talk or use video to participate.

Sat, May 11: TRANS COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets in person!

What: Community support group for trans/gender-diverse and questioning people.
When: Every 2nd Saturday @ 11a – 12:30p
Who: Trans/gender-diverse or questioning folks, ages 16+
Where: In person, email info@transponder.community for the location
FREE

Our Trans Community Support Group meets twice per month; the second Saturday group meets in person and the fourth Saturday group meets on Google Meet.

Sat, May 11: TRANSPARENT SUPPORT GROUP

This week meets in person!

What: Support group for parents/caregivers
When: Every 2nd & 4th Saturday @ 11a -12p
Who: Parents, caregivers, guardians of trans/gender diverse youth
Where: Theo’s Coffee House
FREE

Join our support group for parents and guardians of trans and gender diverse children. This is a great place to get resources, talk about the current political environment for trans youth, and gather in community and support.