Programs
Weekly Meetups
Who is this for? Youth, ages 13-24, are welcome to join us each week.
-What do we do? We rotate through a variety of activities such as art, board games, improv, cooking, and just hanging out. We also often support local and state-wide efforts to establish LGBTQ+ safe spaces in schools, mental health institutions, and across local community organizations via advocacy and participation in “listening sessions”.
Meeting Schedule:
February 1st: Leadership Council, 3:30-5pm
Help us plan upcoming events!
@ South Coast Equity Coalition (126 Market Ave, Coos Bay)
February 8th: Youth ERA meeting, 6-7:30pm
Our monthly meeting at Youth ERA, we will also be walking to an ice skating rink for those who would like to skate.
@ Youth Era/Coos Drop (1960 Sherman Ave. North Bend Oregon, 97459)
February 15th: Valentines Swap Meet - 5:00-7:00pm
We are holding a swap meet for all the things you used to love that you don’t need or use anymore, to give a chance for others to find new things to love too.
@ Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1290 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay Oregon, 97420)
February 22nd: Free Movie 6pm
Come down to the Egyptian Theater and watch Malcom X with us to celebrate and raise awareness for Black History Month.
@ Egyptian Theater (229 S Broadway, Coos Bay Oregon, 97420)
February 29th: 2024 Leap Year Party - 5-7:00pm
Come leap into the next year with us by celebrating the 2024 leap year, we will have a good luck manifestation session for anyone who wants to spread a little extra luck this year, as well as food, games, and music.
@ Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1290 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay Oregon, 97420)
Gender Affirmation Closet
Who is this for? Youth ages 13-24 are able to access the gender affirmation closet.
What do we do? This program provides gender affirming items and services that are not typically covered by other programs (medical insurance, etc.) such as binders, make up, clothing, legal name change assistance, gender workbooks, vocal coaching, electrolysis, etc.
SOCP Book Club
Who is this for? Anyone who loves books! This is an all ages book club hosted in partnership with Chetco public library. Most of the books are graphic novels, but some months we offer two books (one of which is non-graphic novel).
Dates: Third Wednesdays of the month
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
For more information, please contact lorene@chetcolibrary.org.