Spring 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the Lower Columbia Q Center Spring 2026 Newsletter! Here you'll find exciting updates, including Pride 2026 announcements, community events, and ways to support the LCQC!

Pride 2026!


Learn more about Pride 2026 events, and ways you can participate!

Volunteer With the LCQC!

Are you interested in helping out at Pride Events? Perhaps you'd like to share an event, workshop, or offering with the LCQC! We are always looking for volunteers to help our organization provide family friendly, educational events and services all year round! Click below to learn more!

Upcoming Events!

The Lower Columbia Q Center has groups and events all week long, from weekly peer-support groups, to monthly game nights, pancake parties, clothing swaps, and film screenings!

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Trans Day of Visibility

Join us on Tuesday March 31st for a free film screening of Disclosure in celebration of Trans Day of Visibility.



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Seed to Supper Program

We are delighted to partner with OSU's Master Gardener Seed to Supper Program. This is a free workshop, but registration is required. Meets every other Saturday at the LCQC starting April 18th, 11a - 12:30p.



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Clothing Swap & Giveaway

Gender affirming clothing for adults! Bring clothing to share, or just take what you need! First Fridays at 5p!



Keeping it Queer

Young Adults (18-29) are welcome to join community every Monday at 5:30p.



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Gender Alliance

Peer support group for Two Spirit, Transgender, Nonbinary, Agender, and all Gender diverse adults 18+. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6p.



Queer Recovery

In partnership with Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare. All paths welcome. Every Wednesday at 6p at the LCQC.



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2SLGBTQIA+ 101

Monthly workshop for folks who want to learn more about supporting queer community! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday at 6p at the LCQC!



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Closet Cleaners Group

Youth (13-17) are welcome to join community every Thursday at 4p.



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Table Tennis Tournament

Family friendly game night on the 3rd Fridays!



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HIV + STI Testing Clinic

In partnership with Clatsop County Public Health, get tested at the Lower Columbia Q Center on Saturday April 18th from 1p - 3p.



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Pancake Party!

Families and friends are welcome to join us on the 2nd Saturday for pancakes and community at the LCQC!



Sunday Storytime for Families!

Bring the family for some wholesome stories on the 3rd Sunday each month. Storytime event is located at the Astor Elementary Playground.



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Scholarship Winners!

We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2026 Tessa J Scheller Scholarship. Congratulations Sylvia, Len, and Noah!



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Free Film Screening!

Lesbian Visibility Week starts 4/20! Join us for a free film screening of Ahead of the Curve, on Saturday April 25th, 6p, at the Anita Building!



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Learn More About the LCQC!

Visit our website or reach out to learn more!



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Oregon Health Authority Public Health Symposium

The Lower Columbia Q Center was proud to partner with OHA to help organize the Public Health Symposium. We invited organizations throughout the county to participate in conversation around mental and behavioral health, recovery, and limitations our community faces. Thank you OHA and all of our community partners for a successful, informative, and collaborative event!



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