Events

Regular

Queer Writing Group

Where: The Lavender Network, 440 Maxwell Rd 97404

When: Every Thursday, 10:00pm (no 26th in December!)

Next: December 5th, 12th, & 19th


What: Writing exercises, writing discussion, and guided peer workshop

Details: All ages, drop-ins welcome, no writing or workshop experience necessary, judgement-free zone

Rainbow Family Reading Time

Where: Books With Pictures Eugene

When: 1st Saturdays, 11:30am

Next: December 7th


-Join QE downtown for our monthly family read aloud!

-We will have a different story each time, read aloud by a volunteer.

-Then time for socializing afterwards.

-Second floor stair and elevator access.

Teen Time

Where: Downtown Eugene Public Library

When: 2nd Saturdays, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Next: December 14th


-Ages 13-19

-See you at the library for board games, video games, crafts, talking, and listening to music!

-2nd floor room, stair and elevator access.

Movie Night

Where: The Lavender Network, 440 Maxwell Rd 97404

When: 1st Thursdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Next: December 5th


-Join Queer Eugene for Movie Night at The Lavender Network, 440 Maxwell Rd, 97404.

-We meet every 1st Thursday from 5:30-8:30pm.

-Bring your own dinner, little treats, and drinks

-Hot chocolate, popcorn, movie, chairs, and space provided.

-Kitchen on-site to heat things up.

-Email Director@QueerEugene.org with any questions.

Trivia Night

Where: Starlight Lounge

When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00pm

Next: December 12th (only 2nd Thursday this month)


-No trivia the 4th Thursdays of November and December.

-Trivia Night at Starlight Lounge!

-Prizes for 1st and 2nd place provided by HIV Alliance.

-HIV Alliance present for testing and HRT kits every 4th Thursday!

-First floor access, no steps.

Queer Crafting Meetup

Where: The Lavender Network, 440 Maxwell Rd 97404

When: Every Wednesday; 5:30pm-7:00pm

Next: 4th, 11th, & 18th


What: come hang out and work on your current crafting project! (knitting, crocheting, sewing, painting, drawing, etc.)

Details: Queer Eugene will have crayons, markers, pencils, various papers, and coloring books

Everyone welcome!

Questions? Email Lake Director@QueerEugene.org

Queer History Club

Where: Online

When: 1st Mondays, 6:00pm

Next: December 2nd


-Join Queer Eugene for History Club at The Lavender Network (440 Maxwell Rd, 97404) + online access!

-We meet every 1st Monday from 6:00-7:00pm.

-We listen to a podcast about queer history and talking about what we learned, then see how it connects to our lives now- and what may happen in our future??

-If you have any questions or want the online meeting link, email Lake Director@QueerEugene.org.

Lane County Queer Educators Affinity Group

Where: Alternating

When: 1st Mondays, 4:15-5:15pm; 3rd Tuesdays, 4:15-6:15pm

Next: December 2nd (& 21st TBD)


-Meetings are open to all queer educators in Lane County.

-"Educators" is defined as a person working in the education system.

-1st Mondays are 4:15-5:15pm online

-3rd Tuesdays are 4:15-6:15pm in-person, location changes.

-Meetings focus on two main pieces: business (how we want to show up in the education system) and social (having community with each other).

-If you are working at a school district in Lane, Linn, Benton, or Lincoln Counties you can get a stipend for attending meetings.

-Email QAG@lesd.k12.or.us with any questions! Email Lake Director@QueerEugene.org if you have trouble with the QAG address.

Open Queer Improv Jam

Where: The Lavender Network, 440 Maxwell Rd 97404

When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:00pm

Next: December 3rd & 17th


What: Improv games, exercises, socializing

Details: All ages, drop-ins welcome, no improv experience necessary!

Queer Climbing Meetup

Where: Elevation Bouldering Gym

When: Every Sunday, 4pm

Next: Every Sunday


-Meetup for queer folks to climb together!

-Queer Climbing Meetups will take place every second Sunday, starting at 4pm.

-To encourage new meetup participants, we offer free entry for new climbers and 50% off day passes for returning climbers on the 2nd Sunday of every month.

Quarterly & One Offs

Clothing Swap 2/22/25

Where: NAMI Lane County

Next: February 22nd, 12:00-3:00pm


-Queer Eugene coordinates clothing swaps, with alternating community partners bringing their resources and services.

-We are constantly accepting donations of CLEAN clothing and accessories!

-All clothing donations go towards our permanent clothing closet, the clothing swaps that we host, as well as being shared with community partner closets.

Clothing Swap 12/14/24

Where: Wellsprings Friends School

Next: December 14th, 12-3pm


-Queer Eugene coordinates clothing swaps, with alternating community partners bringing their resources and services.

-We are constantly accepting donations of CLEAN clothing and accessories!

-All clothing donations go towards our permanent clothing closet, the clothing swaps that we host, as well as being shared with community partner closets.

Annual

QE Annual Fundraiser

Where: TBD

Next: July 2025, Time TBD


-Queer Eugene's 3rd Annual Fundraiser!

-We will have a silent auction, drag performances, a dance party, and more!

-Details announced as we get closer to the event!

-If you'd like to support QE, you can invite your friends to our events and you can access donation information here.