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CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Oregon State University Pride Center will host a holiday benefit concert by the Portland Gay Men's Chorus in support of three Corvallis institutions: the Corvallis chapter of Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG), the Valley AIDS Information Network (VAIN) and the Pride Center itself.

"Holiday Serenade" is scheduled for 2:30 P.M., Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Corvallis First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. It will include Chanukkah, Christmas and other seasonal music, as well as comedy skits and fun surprises.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for student and senior admission, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Advance tickets will be available at:

" The OSU Office of Student Involvement, 149 Snell Hall on the OSU Campus, (541) 373-2101;

" Sid Stevens Jewelers, 140 1st Ave. West, Albany, (541) 967-8140;

" Grass Roots Bookstore, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis, (541) 754-7668.

The First United Methodist Church will also offer advance tickets, as well as tickets the day of the concert.

A reception will immediately follow the concert at the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House, 120 NW 13th St. (one block west of the church). Holiday goodies, coffee and tea will be served.

Founded in 1980, the Portland Gay Men's Chorus is the nation's fourth-oldest gay-identified chorus. Known for its musical excellence as well as its outreach, PGMC is also known for the commission and premier of numerous new choral works. For additional information about the chorus, visit the group's web site at http://www.pdxgmc.org/.

The OSU Pride Center provides programs and support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersexed members of the OSU community and their allies.

The Corvallis/Albany Chapter of PFLAG is a member of the national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. The organization provides love and support for all family members. Contact Lois Kenagy for additional information about PFLAG Corvallis/Albany at 541-928-6834, or 541-917-3777, or 1-800-761-0017, or visit their web site at http://www.jam-assoc.com/pflag/.

Founded in 1989, VAIN is an all-volunteer organization and is Oregon's only 24-hour support, information and referral helpline for AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and hepatitis. It offers written materials in English, Spanish, Chinese, Cambodian and Vietnamese; referrals for testing and treatment; support groups and community resources for HIV positive persons, their families and friends; and makes presentations to schools and adult groups. For more information about VAIN, contact Margo Denison at 1-800-588-2437 or 541-752-6322.

About the OSU Pride Center: The Pride Center affirms the identities and empowers the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersexed people by providing education, outreach, program support, consultation, community development, visibility and advocacy. The Pride Center is a safe space for all members of the community to explore aspects of sexual orientation and gender identity in an open and non-judgmental atmosphere. For more information about the Pride Center, contact Steven Leider, coordinator of LGBT Outreach & Services at 541-737-6342, or 541-737-7504. Visit their web site is at: http://oregonstate.edu/pridecenter/.