Southern Oregon Coast Pride

09/03/2026

Have you taken our survey yet?
Our first drawing for a $50 gift card of your choice is this Saturday the 5th!

Southern Oregon Coast Pride is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to better understand the needs, priorities, and experiences of Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community members across Coos and Curry Counties.
Your voice will help shape our future programs, events, outreach, and advocacy.
Help us ensure our work continues to be rooted in Coos and Curry community voice and choice.
Take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/prideneedssurvey
Survey closes September 30.

09/03/2026

Walk with us. Remember with us.

Southern Oregon Coast Pride is proud to participate in the 2026 Coos County Out of the Darkness Walk, an annual event supporting the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention for su***de prevention.

This community gathering brings us together to honor loved ones, raise awareness and support su***de prevention efforts in our area.

Register online & start fundraising: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/CoosCounty

Come walk alongside us!
Saturday, September 26
Mingus Park, Coos Bay
Check-in begins: 9 a.m.
Walk begins: 10 a.m.

county out of the darkness walk

09/02/2026

Join us at the 3rd Annual Wellness Expo & Su***de Prevention Awareness Walk in Brookings!

Health & wellness resources
Su***de awareness info
Food, fun activities
& more!

Saturday, September 12
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Port of Brookings Harbor

09/02/2026

This lovely rainbow vest was left at Pride in the Park in Coos Bay!

Please text or call 541- 297-0607 if it is yours!

08/31/2026

08/29/2026

There's still time to join Southern Oregon Coast Pride's Book Club for our September read!

September's read will be Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez, a heartfelt and memoir that explores family, identity, belonging and the complexities of growing up q***r and Latinx in America. Gomez shares personal stories of people, places and experiences that shaped who he is.

Need a copy? We got you covered!
Contact [email protected] to get your book and video meeting link.

You don't have to read the whole thing to participate. Just want to connect and conversate with our community? You're welcome to join too!

September book club meeting: September 16th

08/27/2026

Come see us at Pony Village Mall tomorrow!

About the event:
The ODHS teams in Coos and Curry counties are starting two new, monthly, free community events designed with rural communities and their needs in mind.
The goal is simple: Reduce barriers by bringing multiple resources, services and supports together in one place. A true one-stop shop!
You can connect with ODHS and our community partners that offer resources like:
• Free food
• Employment support
• Veterans services
• Substance use and mental health services
• And more
Our first events in North Bend and Brookings will also have a back-to-school theme, with free school supplies, vaccines and fun raffles!
Coos County:
Pony Village Mall
1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
First event: Thursday, Aug. 27
After that: Every third Thursday of the month, starting Sept. 17
Curry County:
South Coast Equity Coalition – Brookings Office
555 Hemlock St., Brookings
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Every fourth Thursday of the month, starting Sept. 24
We hope to see you there!

08/27/2026

See you tomorrow!

Join us this Thursday, August 27 for Qu**rs in Nature at the South Slough!
We'll be meeting at the visitor center at 6 p.m. and carpool to the trailhead by 6:15 p.m.

Bring snacks or a cold meal for the hike.
Questions? Contact 541-297-4896
Everyone is welcome to join!

Qu**rs in Nature - South Slough Big Cedar Trail

08/27/2026

We're excited to read Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez in September for our Pride Book Club!

Here is a clip of Gomez talking about the myth of the American dream, a relevant topic in his book.

Want to join? We've got a copy for you!
reach out to [email protected]

We spoke with Edgar Gomez about Alligator Tears, his powerful memoi...