Douglas County Gay Archives

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

This coming Saturday is the day!
Vote! Vote early! DEFEND THE VOTE!

Join us on Stewart Parkway across from Sherm's from noon - 2pm. We'll be participating along with over 1200 groups nationally who say
"NO KINGS!"
"NO ATTACK ON OUR VOTE!"

10/13/2026

LGBTQIA2S+ Subcommittee of the Governor's Commission on Senior Services | Board Member is looking for members!

Board and Commission Member Application About Boards & Commissions      The Governor makes appointments to over 250 Boards and Commissions representing a broad range of areas and issues for the State of Oregon. This also includes most major state agencies and departments headed by policy...

10/09/2026

Are you an older adult who identifies as LGBTQIA2S+? Do you want to help make sure services and supports provided by the State of Oregon are equitable? Apply to be a member of the the LGBTQIA2S+ Subcommittee of the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services!

There are currently two open seats on the subcommittee. Most subcommittee meetings are hosted online - so no need to be located in a major metropolitan area!

Learn more about the subcommittee and how to apply: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/applicants-sought-for-lgbtqia2s-older-adult-advisory-group

09/11/2026

Hello all. The Douglas County Gay Archives team honors community members each year on World AIDS Day, December 1. This year, we decided to open nominations to our general community. We are looking for individuals or community partners who have made an impact on our community this past year. It's easy; just fill out the form.

Nomination for Outstanding Community Member 2026

09/08/2026

The world's a better place with rainbows and unicorns!

New estimates of the U.S. LGBTQ+ adult population, including data by state, age, race/ethnicity, education, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

08/26/2026

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08/13/2026

Hi gang! Our summer BBQ is coming up in two weeks on August 15th! Ignore the end of summer scaries and hang out with q***r friends and family at Tasha's House. We'll have food and fun for everyone! All LGBTQ+ friends, families, clients and allies in Douglas County are invited. You can also hear about what the Lotus Pad has to offer!
Please RSVP with us via email [email protected] so we can plan appropriately. See you there!

08/06/2026

CampOUT is just a week away!

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08/01/2026

Proud to be a sponsor of today's event!

Join us for the 7th Annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, August 1, from 11 AM–3 PM at Mingus Park in Coos Bay!

This year’s celebration is our biggest yet, with the largest number of booths we’ve ever had, plus exciting new activities and spaces to enjoy!

Our Main Stage events include:
Drag Lip Sync Battle with Coos in Drag
Indigenous storytelling with David & Earl Huitt
Presentation of the 2026 Salli B. Goode Advocacy Awards

Workshops Include:
Drag Queen Storytime
Name Change Information Session
Postcard Writing to Kansas
Paid Leave Oregon info session
Pride BINGO

And family-Friendly Fun:
• Free community meal
• Arts & crafts
• Free face painting
• Raffle prizes
• Official Pride shirt designed by a local youth artist

Brand-New This Year
Buddy Bench to meet new friends
Scavenger Hunt featuring 8 hidden crocheted stuffies
Prize Egg Hunt
Event check-in for a chance to win prizes
Youth Vendor Section
Veteran’s Village

Whether you’re coming to celebrate, learn, connect, or simply enjoy a day in the park, there’s something for everyone. Bring your family, friends, and your Pride.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our community!