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Women's Abus« Intervention a therapy group for
lesbian and bisexual women who have been abusive
toward their girifnends and partners (Juke O'Donnet.
M SW ) Support group fees are $t5-$12. peer group fees
are by donation and therapy groups are $15-$20 (620
SW Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland, OR 97204. 223-
8 2 9 9) (8/98)
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The Domestic Violence Resource Center provides
a 24-hour cnsis line as well as shelter at a confidential
location for women and children escaping domestic vio­
lence. Sorry, no boys older than 12 years. (640-1171.)
(2/98)
Clackamas Woman's Services and the Port'and
evenngs. Singing membership is open to all qualified
singers, but nonstngng members are also needed to help
with production. (Audition or membersNp information 617-
7462, PGMC 4603689 ) (2/98)
The Portland Lesbian Choir accepts sxigxig mem­
bers in September and January Rehearsals are held on
Sunday evenings Supportive members and volunteers are
welcome anytime (PO Sox 8212. Portland. OR 97207.
241 8994. www geocities com /W estHokywood/5912J)
(8/98)
Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band
open to lesbians, gay men and supportive friends. Bring
your instrument and a music stand. Don't play an instru­
ment or sing7 Become a Band Aid or a member of the
performance flag corps (Band rehearsal: 6 8 pm Sunday
ideas, feekngs, resources and information Bisexual and
questioning women of any age. race, culture encouraged
to attend (7-9 pm second and fourth Fridays at It 's M y
Pleasure. 3106 NE 64th Ave Preregistration: 236-0505,
283-6433.) (7/97)
homes on the second Saturday of each month. (PLM.
5418 N Am herst St.. Portland. OR 97203 ) (4/98)
Pride Northwest plans Lesbian and Gay Pnde and
associated events. (PO Box 6611. Portland. OR 97228
295-9788.) ( 7/97)
Servicemen)bers Legal Defense Network helps
men and women hurt by the military's ban on lesbians and
gay men Confidential counseling available.
(202-328-FAIR. yM w sldn.org.) (7797)
Trans-Port is a support organization open to all trans-
jWMHIipi
gendered people and their families. Monthly open meet­
ings and private peer support meetings. (PO Box 66913,
Portland. OR 97290. 774-8463 ) (7/98)
Political
Basic Rights Oregon is an ongoing electoral organiza­
tion working statewide to keep discnrmnation out o f the
Oregon Constitution. (PO Box 40625, Portland. OR
97240. 222-6151.1(7197)
Rose City Discussion Club is open to all orienta­
tions, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and con­
sensual. M onthly meetings and newsletter. (PO Box
1370. Clackamas. OR 97015. 650-7052.)(2/98)
square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and
advanced levels. (7-9:45 pm Wednesday on the lower
level. Tnnity United M ethodst Church. 3915 SE Steele
St. PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228. 234-9944.
www .rdrop.com /users/ram blers.) (2/9 8 )
SW Washington Gay and Lssbian Socialites
gets together outside the bar scene fo r hikes, trips,
croises, camping, potlucks and game nights. (M ike
360-7361901, 360-992-1032. Socialites0aol.com .)
(7/98)
Travel Lambda Connections Club offers gay men
over 40 the opportunity to travel with low-cost accom­
modations. Members stay in private homes o f other gay
men. Be a hosting or nonhosting member (598-3442.)
(7/9 7 )
SPIRITUALITY
Affirmation Portland welcomes gay. lesbian and
bisexual M orm ons fo r monthly socials, discussions and
fun. (7 pm last Sunday o f the month a t M CC Portland.
2400 NE Broadway. 774-1362.) ( 5/98)
The Anawim Community. Gay men meet weekly
for Christian m editation and prayer. (7:30 pm Thursday.
493-1080.) (5/9 8 )
Community of St. Andrew serves its diverse con­
gregation with Catholic M ass in English at 9.30 am and
in Spanish at noon eveiy Sunday. (806 NE A lberta St.
281-4429.) (8/9 8 )
Saturday of the month fo r a potluck
dinner. Lesbians 35 and older; sin­
gles, couples and campers w el­
come. Some outdoor activities.
M onthly new sletter $9 per year.
(232-9714.) (8/98)
Directions NW (ECWR) is a fellowship group fo r gay
and lesbian Christians dedicated to helping others inte­
grate their faith and sexuality. Bible study and support
meetings. (PO Box 86383. Portland. OR 97286-0363.
727-3387.) (7/9 8 )
Diversity as Gift provides spmtual classes and coun­
seling focusing on the "inherent connectedness" o f all
people. (241-0073.) ( 2 /9 8)
The Downtown Chapel. S t. Vincent de Paul
Catholic pansh. offers a m onthly Mass for gay. lesbian,
bisexual and transgender Catholics and their friends and
supporters. (6 pm third Tuesday. 601 W Burnside St.
Roger 223-5907. ext. 130.) (11 /9 7 )
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universaiist.
Washington Lesbian Potluck Group)
meets on the third Saturday of every
month for a potluck dinner and social
evening All lesbians welcome. (Tina
360-891-8015. S u d 360-694-4397.)
(5/98)
Radical Women is active m the daily struggle against
K-9 Club is a group o f kindred
racism, sexism, anti-gay bigotry and labor exploitation.
Meets every second Wednesday of the month
(6 30 pm at Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center.
1819 NW Everett St. 228 3 0 9 0 )( 8/97)
folks and their dogs who meet to
hike and talk in Portland parks.
(285-2986) (7197)
Lesbian Garden Club is a social
Right to Pride Political Action Committee advo­
cates full crvü nghts, human nghts and social equity fo r les­
bians. gay men and bisexuals by endorsing and supporting
candidates and campaigns (921 SW Momson St.. Suite
546. Portland. OR 97205. 228-5825. banyQ rtpor.org.)
(2/98)
network fo r lesbians interested in
gardening. N ewsletters, plant
exchanges and social outings. (N icki
287-6120.) (11/96)
Lesbian support group for
women 50 and over meets on
Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dig­
Women's Cnsis Line offer a free confidential domestic vio­
lence support group for women battered by women.
(Joyce Baxter at PWCL 232-9751. Ton Hughes at CWS
7 2 2 23 6 6 ) (2/98)
at Piedmont Presbyterian Church. 5760 NE Cleveland
Ave PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 790-2170.)
(4/97)
Portland Woman's Crisis Lina operates 24 hours a
day (235-5333. 1888235-5333 ) (2/98)
Woman's Abusa Intervention is an ongoing group for
lesbian and bisexual women who use physical or emotion­
al violence to hurt and intimidate their partners. Facilitated
by Juke O'Donnell, MSW (6 7 pm Wednesday $10$15
per session. Phoenix Rising 223-8299)( 9/97)
The YW CA of Clark County (Vancouver. Wash.)
offers free and confidential individual counseling for
women abused by their partners (Lyn Coffman
3604960167. 1 8 0 0 6 9 6 0 1 6 7 ) (8/98)
MUSIC______________________ |
Bridges Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal
ensemble, accepts new members m the fa l The group
rehearses Wednesday evenings Administrative support
persons are always needed (2421675 )(7 /9 7 )
Portland Gay Man's Chorus meets most Monday
Any Lengths an AA meeting for gay men, meets every
Sunday (10 am Sixth Floor. Good Samantan Hospital.
1040 NW 22nd Ave.) (8/98)
Live and Let Live Club offers lesbian and gay
12-step programs. Call for meeting times (2940-A SE
Belmont St. 238-6091.) (5/98)
Over the Rainbow holds nonsmoking Narcotics
Anonymous meetings on Thursdays at the Live and Let
Live Club. (7 8 30pm . 2940-A SE Belmont St. 2 3 8 6 0 9 1 )
(10/97)
Rainbow Al-Anon meets on Saturdays at the Alano
Club Boardroom (5 3 0 6 45 pm. 909 N W 24th Ave. 222
5756.) (7/97)
Rational Recovery does not m ystify addiction and
recovery; its approach to chemical dependency is as a
technical problem with a technical solution ( ¿ iff Walker
2 3 9 53 5 9 X 2 /9 8 )
(10:30 am Sunday 1133 NE 181st Ave., Gresham.
665-2628. eastrose0teleport.com .) (8/98)
East Vancouver United Methodist Church.
Reconciling. (10 am Sunday. 5701 M acArthur BNd.
360-693-4761.) (3/9 8 )
First Congregational Church U C C Vancouver.
Open and affirm ing. W heelchair accessible. (9 45 am
Sunday. 1220 NE 68th St. 360693-1476.) (3/9 8 )
First Unitarian Church of Portland. (1011 SW
12th Ave. 228-6389. B ill 236-2830.) (1/9 8 )
Food for the Soul is a m onthly discussion group that
explores spiritual paths that are welcoming to gay men,
lesbians, bisexuals and people w ith HIV. (7.30-9 pm
second W ednesday at First Immanuel Lutheran Church.
1816 N W Irving St. N elly Kaufer 239-3915.) (8/9 7 )
Lesbians Enjoying the
Sciences is a field-trip oriented group fo r lesbians who
Full Circle Temple is a "universe-ity," sanctuary and
place of worship fo r women o f all ages offering w ork­
shops. song and drum circles, m editation rooms, altars
o f celebration, and what you bring to share. Temple
priestesses and drop-in women visitors welcome.
(10 am -10 pm Tuesday-Sunday. 3125 E Burnside St.
2 3 8 -0 6 7 5 )( 2 /9 8)
enjoy the natural sciences, e g., geology, botany, bird-
watching and astronomy. (Noon-2 pm first Sunday
potluck and planning meeting. 280-0168.) (12/97)
Gay Men'a Spiritual Connection Group is a non-
denominationai Christian fellow ship for gay and bisexual
men. (Alan o r Lee 230-8070.) (9 /9 7 )
Love Makes a Family— Southwest Washington
Chapter is a social group for gay and lesbian families
The God Connection New Thought Community
Church. Nondenommational Chnstian. (10 am Sunday
and their alkes (Tina 360-8918015. Gina 360-253-5438.)
(5/98)
Suite 200. 5050 S W G riffith Drive. Beaverton.
643-7 5 9 1 ) (12 /9 7 )
Metro Club is a social group fo r gay men 40 and over
and those who appreciate them. M onthly potlucks.
(598 3 4 4 2 ) (7197)
Journey Catholic Community conducts a 6 pm
Neighborhood Men Talks brings gay and bisexual
Lesbian and Gay Meditation Group meets for
m editation m the Buddhist Vipasana tradition. Donation
requested (7 30-9 pm Wednesday. 2926 NE Flanders
S t Greg 727-3575.) (10 /9 7 )
the third Saturday of the month.
(4 -7 pm. 281-4424. 331-0415.)
(4/98)
nity groups advancing democracy m Oregon. Call for local
contacts (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056. 397-
5453. RO PO ffice0ardvarlr.com .) (10/97)
battered lesbian and bi women s support group
Confidential intakes Groups faaktated by queer women
Ch4d care prow led; donations accepted
(232 7812.) (12/97)
men who are artists, w riters, musicians and creative in
all the disciplines. M onthly potlucks on the second
Friday. (Todd 288-4736.) (5/9 8 )
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey
Society meets on the first
Girlfriends (form erly Southwest
Progressive Queers is a group working for social jus­
tice on issues of race, economics, cultural understanding,
and gender and sexual identity (630-8 pm fourth
Thursday M illard 284-2979) (7/97)
Bradley-Angle House provides a weekly confidential
The Real Connection is a social gathering fo r gay
Dignity— Portland, an organization o f lesbian, gay
and bisexual Catholics, their fam ilies, friends and lovers,
holds weekly M ass. (7.30 pm Saturday at St. Stephen s
Episcopal Church, 1432 S W 13th Ave. PO Box 6708.
Portland. OR 97228. 295-4868.) (7/9 8 )
social group fo r heavyset men and
the men who love them that way.
Party third Saturday o f each month
and Chub's Night Out monthly. (PO
Box 1844. Portland. OR 97202.
241-9714, chubstuff0teleport.com ,
www teleport.com /~chubstuf.)
(9/9 8 )
Log Cabin Republicans gathers monthly to socialize,
meet prominent people or just enlighten a few minds in
the party (PO Box 2655. Portland. OR 97208-2655. 224
2 4 5 4 )0 2 /9 7 )
C al the Bias Crime Unit of the Portland Police
823-0434. if you fe d you have been a victim of any type
of bias crime m Portland (10/97)
Forest Grove GLUE (Gays and
Lesbians United fo r Enrichment) is a
support group offering the communi­
ty, its fam ily and friends a safe,
friendly place to meet and socialize.
M ovies, potlucks, discussions, etc.
(7.30 pm firs t and third Mondays.
B ill 516-4583.) (11 /9 7 )
Gentle Giants of Oregon is a
Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicated to
issues of survival and visibility fo r lesbians, bisexual
women and trans dykes. (5 pm Sunday at PSU Women s
Union. Fourth Floor. Smith Memorial Center. 1825 SW
Broadway Hot Ime 452-5408.) (8/98 )
The Anti-Violence Line. 796-1703. helps compile sta­
tistics on hate crimes and gr/es victims a chance to talk to
someone sympathetic Outside Portland call
1 800-796-1703 (7/97)
BLASTT. Bisexuals. Lesbians and
Straights Talking Together, is a dis­
cussion group lo r all women Meets
on Wednesday evenings. (KRonda
282-8586.) (8/98)
for those looking to meet new
friends, eat lunch and share a little.
All women welcome. First Friday of
every month. (794-8312.) (8/9 8 )
rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexu­
als by informing and educating policy-makers and the gen­
eral public (921 S W Momson St.. Suite 546. Portland.
OR 97205. 228-5825. b a rry0 rtp cr.o rg .) (2/98)
The Alcohol and Drug HeipUne (232-8083 m
Portland) and Youth Line (233-1113 m Portland) give
free, unbiased and confidential assistance C al
I 800-621 1646 from elsewhere n Oregon. (7/97)
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Clackamas County Women's
Potluck and Social is an event
Right to Pride Inc. advocates full civil nghts. human
week. (9 pm Monday. 215 SE Ninth Ave $3. $5 under
21. 241 -LUNA.) (2/9 7 )
Rose town Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian
SOCIAL
Chaps is an organization dedicated
to teaching men the tenets of safe,
sane and consensual S /M . Learn the
ropes from the more experienced
players. (321-5139.) (7197)
Portland Leather Men holds potlucks at members'
CUISIS______________________ I
Young People's Sexual Diversity Roundtable is
an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting for youth sponsored by
the Live and Let Lrve Club. (8 pm Tuesdays. 2940-A SE
Bemont S t 238-6091) (5/98)
Center Stage
run of Macbeth,
March 21
to April 25
Portland Bisexual Women is a forum for exchangmg
to defeat organized statewide political efforts which lim it or
deny the civil nghts o f any resident o f Washington. New
members welcome (1701 Broadway. Suite 138.
Vancouver. WA 98663 360695-1002.) (7/97)
gay-specific alcohol and dreg counseling. Fees adjusted or
waived. Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday
and ask for a Triangle Project appointment. (2130 SW
Fifth Ave. 224-0075.) (2/98)
Bad Giris, Portland's women's S /M educational group,
is open to all women interested in explonng the deeper
part of their psyches. All levels of
experience wekxxne. Bad Girls spon-
^ sors one workshop, one discussion
Indulge in
m group and one social event each
reckless royals
month. (PO Box 17254, Portland. OR
during the Portland
97217-0254.) (7/97)
Portland Bisexual Alliance is an advocacy group for
bisexual and bi-fnendty people. Support and discussion
groups are mixed-gender and meet at 7 pm on the first
and third Fridays at Laughing Horse Books. Newsletter;
monthly socials and potlucks. (775-9717,
pdxbi0teleportcom .) (2/98)
Southwest Washington Fairness Coalition works
Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services provides
men together to socialize and discuss topics o f mutual
interest. M onthly gathenngs are facilitated and hosted
by volunteers (G eoffrey 223-5907. ext. 145,
feschgeoff0aol com .) (3/98)
Sunday Mass. (S t Stephen s Episcopal Church.
1432 S W 13th Ave 323-2406.) (2/9 8 )
Metanoia Peace Community. United M ethodist.
Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their
admirers Activities and monthly social gathenngs
(240-281 1 7 (3 /9 6 )
Out Dancing teaches partner dancing fo r same sex
couples Classes start at the beginning o f each month
(2 3 6 -5 /2 9 ) (2/98)
Queer Night at LaLuna is an all ages event The
dance room features a different mix o f music each
(John Schwiebert 2 8 1 3 6 9 7 .) (2/9 8 )
M etropolitan Community Church of Portland.
Call to get on mailing list. ( 1030 am Sunday worship.
7 pm Wednesday Bible study O ffice hours: 9 am-5 pm
Monday-Fnday 2400 NE Broadway 281-8868 ) (7/9 8 )
Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle
Shepherd. (6 pm Sunday 4505 E 18th St..