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Here’s what’s happening this week!
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WHAT
We are excited to announce that TransPonder will be hosting a Starry Night themed Pride Prom this August 16 at the Maxwell Community Hub! There will be a constellation of activities from food and drinks, dancing, a photo booth, and more! ✨ Wear your sparkliest attire and be prepared to shine like the star you are! ✨
WHEN
August 16, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
WHO
Open to all 18+ LGBTQIA2S+ folks and allies
WHERE
Maxwell Community Hub
440 Maxwell Rd, Eugene OR 97404
COST
$30 per ticket (Scholarships Available)
Register by July 15 for $5 off each ticket purchased!
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THURSDAY: QUEER, TRANS, & DISABILITY GROUP
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WHAT
A support group for people who are LGBTQIA2S, trans, or gender-diverse and are disabled
WHEN
Thursdays | 7:00 – 8:00 PM PST
(see website for specific dates)
WHO
Queer, trans, or gender-diverse people who are disabled; Ages 13+
WHERE
Virtual on Google Meet
COST
Free
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SATURDAY: TRANS AND ALLIES SOCIAL HOUR
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WHAT
A coffee social hour
WHEN
Every 1st Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHO
All ages, everyone welcome, including all LGBTQIA people and allies. Ages 13 and under require a guardian.
WHERE
Theo’s Coffee House (199 W 8th Ave)
COST
Free, free parking in the Parcade on Charnelton St.
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WHAT
A book club for, about, and by trans and gender-diverse people!
WHEN
Tuesdays | 5:00 – 6:00 PM PST
WHO
LGBTQIA+ people & allies; All ages
WHERE
Virtual on Google Meet
COST
Free
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WEDNESDAY: GENDER DIVERSE YOGA
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WHAT
A yoga class for trans and gender-diverse people!
WHEN
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00 PM PST
WHO
Trans and Gender-Diverse People, Age 13+
WHERE
Sheldon Community Center and virtual on Google Meet
COST
Free
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SUNDAYS: QUEER/TRANS COMMUNITY YOGA
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WHAT
A weekly yoga offering for queer/trans folks and their loved ones, sponsored by TransPonder. Please bring your own mat!
WHEN
Every Sunday at 10 AM
WHO
Queer/trans folks and their loved ones
WHERE
Maxwell Community Hub, 440 Maxwell Rd. Eugene OR 97404
COST
Donations requested, no one turned away for lack of funds!
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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (YEP!)
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WHAT
TransPonder is proud to announce we are currently recruiting participants (Ages 14 -24) to join the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP!) – a pilot initiative designed to empower LGBTQ2+ youth with essential skills in leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and community building.
This pilot project is currently available for youth who wish to learn how to advocate for themselves, practice educational justice, and address systemic inequities. The pilot includes leadership modules and community engagement opportunities.
We will provide workshops, optional board meetings, and advocacy sessions with educational leaders. Mentorship provided, and peer support is available. Our services are free!
WHEN
(Recruiting— do not release date and time publicly. Safety policy)
WHO
We have two cohorts. (Ages 14-18) & (Ages 18-24). Individuals who do not wish to sign up, can also relay feedback on what they would like the project to incorporate
WHERE
Maxwell Community Hub, 440 Maxwell Rd. Eugene OR 97404
COST
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TransPonder has a Community Job Board Google Group (email list/listserv)! This listserv is a communication platform where we can share job listings and other professional development opportunities at LGBTQIA2S+ friendly organizations/businesses.
Check out the links below to join or submit a job opening.
If you are looking for additional support with employment navigation/job searching; please see our Job Skills Program Page.
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THURSDAY: FREE FOOD PROGRAM
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WHAT
Free food program featuring bakery, produce, and dairy items
WHEN
Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WHO
Everyone, all ages
WHERE
Maxwell Community Hub, 440 Maxwell Road, Eugene, OR 97404
COST
Free (please bring your own bags or boxes for transport)
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SUNDAY DEADLINE: EXTRA SERVING
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WHAT / QUÉ
TransPonder will drop off food boxes for low-income people of all ages who live within Eugene or Springfield and are not able to visit an in‑person food distribution program or for whom traveling to another location to receive food is otherwise prohibitive. A bag containing shelf‑stable food items will be dropped off at your front door!
TransPonder entregará cajas de alimentos para personas de baja ingreso a cualquier edad quienes viven en Eugene o Springfield y no pueden visitar una programa de distribución de alimentos en persona o para quienes viajar a otro lugar para recibir comida es una dificultad. ¡Una bolsa que contiene comida no perecedera será entregada a su puerta!
WHEN / CUÁNDO
The cut‑off for signing up for a drop‑off is every Sunday at 5:00 pm. Orders received after that time will get bumped to the following week. The form will automatically close when we reach out maximum number of orders for the week and will reopen on Wednesdays at 12:00 pm.
El límite de inscribirse para una entrega es cada domingo a las 5:00 pm. Ordenes recibidos después de ese tiempo pasarán a la semana que sigue. El formulario cerrará automáticamente cuando llegamos al número máximo de ordenes para la semana y abrirá otra vez los miércoles a las 12:00 pm.
WHO / QUIÉNES
TransPonder will drop off food boxes for low‑income people of all ages who live within Eugene or Springfield and are not able to visit an in‑person food distribution program or for whom traveling to another location to receive food is otherwise prohibitive.
TransPonder entregará cajas de alimentos para personas de baja ingreso a cualquier edad quienes viven en Eugene o Springfield y no pueden visitar una programa de distribución de alimentos en persona o para quienes viajar a otro lugar para recibir comida es una dificultad.
WHERE / DÓNDE
A bag containing shelf‑stable food items will be dropped off at your front door!
¡Una bolsa que contiene comida no perecedera será entregada a su puerta!
COST / COSTO
Free / Gratis
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MONDAY DEADLINE: INJECTION SUPPLY PROGRAM
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WHAT
HIV Alliance and TransPonder offer free local hormone injection supply drop-off services for those with financial needs and/or transportation issues.
WHEN
Orders must be placed by Mondays at 5:00 PM; Drop-off will be on Wednesdays.
WHO
Everyone, all ages
WHERE
Free Home Delivery in the Eugene/Springfield area (If you live outside the drop-off boundary or can’t have supplies dropped off to you, you can pick up injection supplies at Maxwell Community Hub, 440 Maxwell Road, Eugene, OR 97404)
COST
Free
You can also drop off used sharps containers with us and/or with HIV Alliance. Contact us for our hours; contact HIV Alliance for their syringe exchange service hours. You can also sign up to receive an at-home HIV testing kit. You do not have to order hormone injection supplies to receive a kit.
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