Events + Programs
Support Groups
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Queer Youth Program (QYP)
People Like Us runs a Queer Youth Program that is currently undergoing some structural shifts. Please email info@wallowalgbtq.org or text or call Marika Straw, QYP Coordinator, at 541-263-8766 for more information, including meeting times and locations.
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“Out and About” Monthly Support Group for Older 2SLGBTQIA+ folks
Out and About is a support group for older 2SLGBTQIA+ folks ages 45+ living in Wallowa County. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday, 5:30-7:00 pm. Partners and friends are welcome as long as they are 45+. Please email stef.cedarbrook@proton.me for more information and the meeting location.
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Transgender + Nonbinary Adult Support Group
The Transgender and Nonbinary support group is for folks 25+ who live in Wallowa County. We meet once a month on the fourth Tuesday, 5:30-7:00 pm. Partners and friends are welcome. Please email stef.cedarbrook@proton.me for more information and the meeting location.
Community Pride 2026
Sat, Sept 12, 5-10 pm
All are invited to Wallowa County Community Pride to share pride and support of our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community! Held at a private location outside of Joseph on September 12th from 5-10 pm, this year’s celebration is not to be missed. All parts of this celebration are free. To make a donation towards this event, please visit our “Get Involved” page and scroll to “Donate to People Like Us.”
To receive the address prior to the event, please email info@wallowalgbtq.org.
Dinner will be served 5-7 pm.
Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options will be available, as well as non-alcoholic drinks (BYOB). Snacks, including gluten-free and vegan snacks, will be available later in the evening.
Entertainment Schedule:
5-6 pm: Live music from HNY (@itsthehny)
6-7 pm: Family-Friendly Drag from Misty Magi (@m13ty_ma6i66), Sweeney Gray (@sweeneygray), and Mai Fayrit (@mai.fayrit)
7-9 pm: Global/Latin live-DJ’ed dance party by DJ Bocanegra (@angeliisoul) and R3 (@real_recognize_real333)
9-10 pm: More drag from Misty Magi, Sweeney Gray, and Mai Faye Rit!
Entertainment will be family-friendly from 5-8 pm. Tipping the performers is encouraged!
Other activities:
5-7 pm: Face painting by local artist Kasiah Sword of “Happy Day Paintings”
“Chill zone” low-sensory space
Giant parachute
Photo booth
“Little Queer Library” free queer book exchange/giveaway
Corn hole
Board games
You might want to bring:
A friend and/or partner!
Your dancing shoes!
Dollar bills so you can tip the drag artists :) (this is a part of drag culture, including for family-friendly drag performances)
Queer books you are open to giving away/swapping
An alcoholic drink or two if you are 21+
Your tent or RV if you’d like to stay the night
Camping
For those who wish to stay overnight, there will be tent and RV camping available onsite. Please RSVP in advance with the number of vehicles/tents to info@wallowalgbtq.org. There will be a strict noise cutoff of 10 pm. Please be ready to respect this so we can continue using this amazing venue into the future.
Volunteering!
If you would like to volunteer to help make this event a success, please email, text, or call Marika Straw, Community Engagement Coordinator, at info@wallowalgbtq.org or 541-263-8766.
Year-Round Programs
Community Building Events
People Like Us provides year-round events for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies to connect and build community. Some events in the past have included: An annual Pride Celebration, Stonewall Pride Walk, Juneteenth Celebration, Gay Apparel Christmas Eve party, Halloween party, and movie nights. Please contact us for information on upcoming events or if you are interested in hosting or organizing a social event.
Community Member Support Program
2SLGBTQIA+ community members in and from Wallowa County are eligible to apply for financial assistance through People Like Us’s Community Member Support Program. This funding is very flexible and can be used to support needs such as housing, transportation, cell service, legal fees, medical fees, gender-affirming clothing, and more. Requests are handled confidentially by 1-2 members of the People Like Us Board. Please contact us for more details or if you are interested in being a volunteer ambassador to help spread the word about this program in our community.
Little Queer Library
People Like Us occasionally hosts a pop-up “little free library” of 2SLGBTQIA+ books at events. Attendees can take a book and are invited to leave a book if they can. Please contact us if you would like to donate books or if you are interested in volunteering to expand this program.
Out of the Closet
People Like Us runs a pop-up clothing closet of age- and size-inclusive clothing for queer people in Wallowa County. We are especially in need of plus-sized and masculine clothing. Please contact us if you have clothes you would like to donate, are interested in hosting a pop-up location, or would like to help volunteer with this program.
Community Education
People Like Us is exploring and developing possibilities for educating our community around 2SLGBTQIA+ support, especially through education for helping professionals. If you are interested in helping with these efforts, please reach out.
