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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.