Queer Parents of Portland

book promotion

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:42:04 -0800

Dear QPoP,

I’d like to inform you about a new book on the subject of fulfilling the desire for a child by resorting to sperm donorship. Its title is „The sperm donor, Martin 1973“ and it is a collection of short stoires based on true events from the life of a German private sperm donor. Although its title might suggest that the activity of donating sperm is in the foreground, this is a fiction book. In altogether 13 short stories the author describes his various encounters and there are really all kind of them: amusing, sad, shocking and thought-provoking. Above all, the author describes in his book his work together with lesbian couples and describes their struggle in the fulfillment of their desire for their own child (you’ll find out more about the author’s commitment in the fight against discrimination of lesbian women in an interview that can be found in the press section of the author’s website).

The book is available at Amazon.com both as e-book and paperback. You can find out more about the author at his website: www.the-sperm-donor.com

It would be really great if you can post this information on your website.

We can also organize a book giveaway (3 free copies) for the members of your organization.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the book.

Sincerely yours,
Alex Schmidt (book’s translator in English)

MLK, Jr Celebration - beautiful books, inspiring songs, collaborative games! (NE PDX)

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:36:43 -0800

MLK, Jr Celebration - beautiful books, inspiring songs, collaborative games! (NE PDX):

MLK, Jr Celebration - beautiful books, inspiring songs, collaborative games! (NE PDX)

Join director, Kara DeGiovanni, for an uplifting gathering in celebration of the kindness and compassion that MLK’s work has inspired in our lives.

I have a collection of books that I’ve wanted to share with our community’s children for a long time. I’m so eager to spend this day with your children and families sharing my favorite, most
Beautiful books about MLK and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s
Inspiring songs that encourage self-confidence & empathy
Team-building games that make us laugh and enjoy one another!

All ages welcome. (Book content & games are geared towards children 1st grade and up.)
Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay (coffee provided!).

Monday, Jan 21, 2-3:30pm
@ Bethany Lutheran Church, 4330 NE 37th Ave (across from Wilshire Park)

* * * * * * * RSVP kara@portlandearlylearning.com * * * * * * *

Complete details can be found at: http://www.portlandearlylearning.com/MLK_Day2012.html

Your kind gift in the amount of your choosing is much appreciated.

MLK Day of Service at Tryon Creek

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:35:20 -0800

MLK Day of Service at Tryon Creek:

Come to Tryon for a day of community service in honor of the memory of MLK and what he did for the people of our country.

Registration is not required but please call ahead with groups of 5 or more
All minors must be checked in at the Nature Center with their minor’s insurance form signed by a parent/guardian (can be found on our website)
Anyone under 14 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Gloves and a light snack provided
Please bring your own water bottle
Please dress for the weather, to get dirty, and to be off trail (sturdy shoes and long pants are strongly suggested)
We usually need to hike at least 15-20 minutes to get to the spot where we will be working.

If you have any questions please contact Sarah Kreisman at sarah@tryonfriends.org.

MLK Day of Service: Bink-A-Thon: Make Blankets for Children!

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:34:36 -0800

MLK Day of Service: Bink-A-Thon: Make Blankets for Children!:

Binky Patrol is an all volunteer, national, non-profit organization making and distributing homemade blankets to vulnerable children and teens through local shelters and youth-serving agencies. A “binky” is a homemade blanket that can be sewn, knitted, crocheted or quilted. They range in size from 3 feet square up to twin bed size.

Join us in celebrating Martin Luther King Day of Service as we work towards a goal of making as many blankets as possible in half a day! The blankets we make will find their way to families with children in need of comfort and warmth. We’ll be working together to sew, pin, trim, tie-off, and decorate scores of blankets.

Please note that we will be working both on the floor and at cafeteria tables/benches for the majority of the time. If you need a backrest, something soft to kneel on, or want to bring a chair of your own, please plan on it so you can be comfortable!

We’re asking that all volunteers come equipped with scissors that can cut through fabric. We are also in need of at least 30 volunteers who can bring their sewing machines and serve as our “sewing machine brigade” that day. If this sounds like you, please sign up for the “Sewing Machine Blanket Brigade” shift, so we know you’re committed to bring your machine!

Volunteers without a sewing machine should sign up below. Your tasks for the day might include:

Cutting fabric in preparation for the sewers
Pinning the bottoms to the tops and trimming the bottoms
Tying off the blankets with yarn or embroidery threads
Hand sewing the Binky Patrol labels to the blankets
Bagging finished blankets for the recipient agencies
Cleaning up at the end of the project

Children ages 7 and older are able to participate, provided that a parent/guardian stays with them and is responsible for them at all times.

For registraton details and guidelines, see the Hands On Greater Portland website

Everyday Emotional Wellness for Parents: a free workshop about coping with parenting stress at Cafe au Play

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:32:17 -0800

Everyday Emotional Wellness for Parents: a free workshop about coping with parenting stress at Cafe au Play:

There’s no way around it, parenting just ain’t easy! We may find ourselves trying to cope day to day with anger, depression, anxiety, you name it — and our kids pick up on this! But the #1 thing we can do to help ourselves, and our kids, lead happier, more relaxed lives is to learn how to take responsibility for our own emotional wellness! Join me in this interactive discussion for a take-home wellness toolkit that can help you truly enjoy this new year with your family. Hosted by Sarah Nuxoll of www.welcomewithlovefamilycare.com. For more details, email sarahnuxoll@gmail.com or call 503-285-4906.

Let's Lego at the Sunnyside Library

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:31:16 -0800

Let's Lego at the Sunnyside Library

Kids' Storytime at Powell's Books on Burnside

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:30:22 -0800

Kids' Storytime at Powell's Books on Burnside

Kindermusik 'PLAYDATE' with Tiny Talkers at Cotton Babies

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:28:57 -0800

Kindermusik 'PLAYDATE' with Tiny Talkers at Cotton Babies:

Family fun this weekend!

Updates

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 11:26:35 -0800

I have finally gotten around to updating our calendar. Check for queer friendly family events and holiday happenings. If you have an event you would like listed on our calendar, please email qpoppdx@gmail.com

Hiya :)

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:50:55 -0800

I was just hoping you could tell your followers about my blog. I am trying to expand to more of our community. It’s exactly what the name sounds like. I would greatly appreciate.

Strength in numbers<3

Family Friday.. With Jason & Michael

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:02:55 -0800

Gay Voices’ Family Friday: Meet Jason and Michael’s Family: via HuffPost http://huff.to/YZGmne

butchesandbabies: Gaybies for Obama. This is Ziv at 18 months,...

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:08:21 -0700

butchesandbabies:

Gaybies for Obama.

This is Ziv at 18 months, with her mama & abba.

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Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:00:52 -0700

One of the best queer family photos…gotta love NPH!

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:11:32 -0700

One of the best queer family photos…gotta love NPH!

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Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:51:44 -0700

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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:18:41 -0700

QPoP invades The Oregon Zoo!

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:52:26 -0700

QPoP invades The Oregon Zoo!

Financial Strategies for the Gay and Lesbian Community Workshop

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:49:55 -0700

Hello fellow QPOP members,

I’d like to extend an invitation to a free workshop on Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30pm, at the Q Center. Entitled Financial Strategies for the Gay and Lesbian Community, I’ll present an overview of some of the unique issues we face as same-gender parents in today’s financial and legal environment. If you have questions about retirement, estate planning, or insurance, I invite you to be there.

For more information, or to RSVP, please call me at 503/243-4318. I look forward to seeing you there.

David McKinney

Great U-Pick it Spots in the Portland Area

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:35:51 -0700

Portland/Sauvie Island

Bella Organic – Organic, and a favorite with our readers
Location: 16205 NW Gillihan Rd, Sauvie Island
Types of Fruit: strawberries, blueberries, marionberries, blackberries
Season: June-October

Columbia Farms U-Pick
Location: 21024 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland
Types of Fruit: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, marionberries, boysenberries
Season: June-July

Kruger’s Farm Market – sustainably grown and a favorite with our readers
Location: 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Sauvie Island
Types of Fruit: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, marionberries, boysenberries, blackberries
Season: May-November

The Pumpkin Patch
Location: 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland
Types of Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, marionberries, peaches, nectarines
Season: June-August

Sauvie Island Farms - a favorite with our readers
Location: 19818 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Sauvie Island
Types of fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, marionberries, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, pears
Season: June-August

Beaverton

Hoffman Farms Store
Location: 22242 SW Scholl Ferry Road, Beaverton
Types of Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, tayberries, blueberries
Season: June-August

Boring

Sandy Farms – Reader recommended
Location: 34500 SE Highway 211, Boring
Types of Fruit: Strawberries, pie cherries, rhubarb, marionberries, loganberries, huckleberries, black currants, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
Season: June-Mid-September

Canby

Morning Shade Farm- No Spray
Location: 8345 S Barnards Rd, Canby
Types of Fruit: Blueberries, currants, gooseberries, marionberries, boysenberries, sylvan berries, raspberries
Season: July-October

South Barlow Berries
Location: 29190 S Barlow Rd, Canby
Types of Fruit: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries, silvanberries, marionberries
Season: June-September

Corbett

Klock Farm and Nursery
Location: 931 NE Salzman Rd, Corbett
Types of Fruit: Blueberries
Season: Mid-July-September

Forest Grove

Tom’s Berry Parch
Location: 43775 NW Greenville Rd, Forest Grove
Types of Fruit: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, marionberries
Season: June-August

Hillsboro

Jossy Farms
Location: 31965 NW Beach Rd, Hillsboro
Types of Fruit: Peaches, pears, apples
Season: July-August

Rowell Bros. U-Pick Berry Farm – reader recommended
Location: 24000 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Hillsboro
Types of Fruit: black raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, loganberry, marionberry, red raspberry
Season: mid-June-mid-September

Smith Berry Barn – a favorite with our readers, no spray
Location: 24500 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Hillsboro
Types of Fruit: apples, pears, 20 varieties of berries
Season: March-December

West Union Gardens – reader recommended, reduced pesticide
Location: 7775 NW Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro
Types of Fruit: Raspberries, tayberries, loganberries, blackberries
Season: Late June-September

Hubbard

Schmid Family Farm – organic blueberries
Location: 30249 S Meridian Rd, Hubbard
Types of Fruit: marionberries, blueberries
Season: July-August

McMinnville

Farmer John’s Produce
Location: 15000 SW Oldsville Rd, McMinnville
Types of Fruit: Blueberries, strawberries
Season: May-August

Sherwood

B&B Blueberries – Actively pursuing certified organic status, sustainable practices
Location: 15761 SW Oberst Lane, Sherwood
Types of Fruit: Blueberries
Season: Mid-July to mid-August

Berries to Bellies – in the process of becoming biodynamic and organic, no spray
Location: 13390 SW Morgan Rd, Sherwood
Types of Fruit: Blueberries
Season: July-Mid-August

Blueberry Hill Farm
Location: 13804 SW Roy Rogers Rd, Sherwood
Types of Fruit: Blueberries
Season: July-mid-August

Sherwood Orchards
Location: 23995 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood
Types of Fruit: Cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, pears, quince, persimmons
Season: July-October

St Paul

Koch Family Farm
Location: 4745 Ray Bell Rd, St Paul
Types of Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, marionberries, boysenberries,
Season: June-November

Tualatin

Lee Farms
Location: 21975 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin
Types of Fruit: strawberries, raspberries, marionberries, boysenberries, blueberries, blackberries
Season: May-December

Let's go to the zoo! Our first QPoP outting...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:19:27 -0700

Let's go to the zoo! Our first QPoP outting...