Dear Central Oregon Community: In light of the Supreme Court’s regrettable decision to limit LGBTQ+ protections, OUT Central Oregon expresses our profound disappointment and concern. This ruling represents a disheartening step backward for the principles of equality, …
Check out the recent article by Bend Bulletin highlighting our June 22 panel on LGBTQ+ Health, Housing, and Education issues in our community.
OUT Central Oregon is proud to release our new logo! The Central Oregon LGBTQ+ community encompasses diverse identities, varied lived experiences, and a vibrant community. We have refreshed our prior logo with imagery specific to our home …
Mark your calendars! Winter PrideFest will be returning March 7 through 10 of 2024! Along with all your favorite sponsors, community partners, and entertainers! More details will come in the months to follow.
As a registered 501(c)(3), OUT Central Oregon’s Mission is to promote inclusivity, visibility, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people by enabling and fostering community engagement. OUT Central Oregon educates the LGBTQ+community and the public by providing public discussions, …
While OUT Central Oregon hopes for a successful Bend Summer Pride 2023, another organization, the Queer Creators’ Collective, will be organizing the event for 2023. OUT Central Oregon supports QCC’s efforts in planning this year’s Summer Pride …
Dear Community, OUT Central Oregon (OCO) has been taking time to assess the events of the past few months. Our new leadership heard the concerns expressed at the February Town Hall and has engaged with many others …
Dear Community, OUT Central Oregon’s volunteer board of directors is aware of and acknowledges recent disagreements among former board members. We do not support or condone words, behavior, or accusations that do not further our mission to …
Tammie Brown is a drag queen who stole the show and our hearts on Season 1 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and then All Stars. She is the Queen with a Cause who is also an environmental and …
The years 16th Annual BendFIlm Festival features several LGBTQ+ Films! Plus conversation with powerhouse Indie Producer Christine Vachon whom receives this year’s IndieWomen of the Year Award recipien!. Christine launched the career of Academy-nominated director Todd Haynes …
