Events

May 2023, March of Mourning

One day, we hope these marches will no longer be necessary. Until then, we will continue to bring attention and action to the needless suffering and death brought about by government sanctioned gun violence. On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Portland Raging Grannies held a March of Mourning for Victims of Gun Violence. We marched from the Portland Art Museum,…

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Holiday Stockings to Our House

In what’s becoming an annual tradition, the PRG Gender Equity Team delivered stockings full of holiday cheer to Our House. Items included snacks, drinks, useful items like socks, and fun items like stuffed toys and personalized cards. About Our House With the help of amazing staff, dedicated volunteers, and exceptional supporters, Our House of Portland provides healthcare, housing, and other…

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2022 Pride Parade

The Portland Raging Grannies were proud to participate in the 2022 Portland Pride Parade. We celebrate our LGBTQ+ community, family, friends, members, and neighbors. We support them as they live openly and authentically. Previous Next Raging Grannies drew big applause during Pride Parade pic.twitter.com/S5UFGMZSs0 — Maxine Bernstein (@maxoregonian) June 19, 2022 THE RAGING GRANNIES HAVE MY HEART!!!! pic.twitter.com/DwovoW139C — Elijah…

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Silent March of Mourning

The Portland Raging Grannies, dressed in black and carrying a coffin, will lead a Silent March of Sorrow from the Federal Court House to Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Any and all who wish to respectfully honor the thousands of Americans who have died at the hands of government-sanctioned gun violence are welcome to join.

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Save Our Salmon, Undam the Snake River

This summer is a historic moment in the fight to save Pacific Northwest salmon and orcas from extinction. But it’s more than that—because over 135 species depend on the salmon and the critical balance they support in our ecosystem.  The Portland Raging Grannies are very involved in raising public awareness about the removal of four dams on the lower Snake River in Washington…

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2021 PDX March for Reproductive Rights

The Portland Raging Grannies sang and danced at a march for reproductive rights in solidarity with the nation-wide event occurring on Saturday, October 2nd. We’ll keep fighting until all womxn have legal control to make their own choices! Thank you to pdxforreproductiverights for organizing. Previous Next https://youtu.be/el16rSEEzLQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrNjdmnz69ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k24KKcaRges

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Portland Raging Grannies at Medicare for All Rally

The Raging Grannies participated gladly in the July 24, 2021 Medicare for All rally. We started with dancing for the marchers as they passed us at Pioneer Courthouse Square. We then joined the march to Shemanski Park. Before the speakers commenced, we led a long community dance/flash mob set. The rally speakers were awesome, inspiring, articulate and got the crowd…

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Sidewalk Stroll & Roll to City Hall

On June 21, the Portland Raging Grannies participated in delivery of petitions to City Hall against Zenith Energy’s oil-by-rail terminal. Portland can say “NO” to this dirty oil company and assert its vision for a sustainable city! Zenith Petition Delivery Zenith Petition Delivery Zenith Petition Delivery Zenith Petition Delivery

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