about town
G R O U P S
Gay Ybuth Group meets weekly. All
people under 21 are encouraged to attend.
(Thursdays. 8 pm. C ity Nightclub. 13 NW 13th
Avenue. 224-2489.)
Homophlle is a gay, lesbian and bisexual
support group for the Lewis and Clark
College community. (Fridays. 5:30 pm.
Lib rary Conference Room.)
Jewish Lesbian/Femlnlsts have monthly
activities. (C all 231-7383.)
K-9 Club is for gay men who enjoy
outings with other gay men and their dogs.
(10 am. second and fourth Sundays. Oaks
Bottom W ildlife Refuge, north parking lo t.
Southeast M llwaukle Avenue and M itchell
Street.)
KBOO 90.7 FM. community radio,
broadcasts Bread and Roses, a weekly
femlnist/lesbian public-affairs program;
Womansoul. a program of wom en's music
wtth Linda Shirley; Detour, an International
gay and lesbian public-affairs show and
*51 % '. a show about women and society.
(Bread and Roses. Tuesdays. 9-10 pm :
Womansoul. Fridays. 10 p m -1 am: Detour,
Wednesdays. 4-4:40 pm : ‘5 7% ', Wednes­
days. 3:30-4:30 pm. 231-8032.)
1-9 Club Is for lesbians who enjoy outings
with other lesbians and their dogs. (1 pm.
second Sundays. G abriel Park, m eet by
tennis courts. Southwest 45th Avenue.)
Lesbian Community Project provides
outreach, networking and other services to
the lesbian community of Portland. (223-
0071.)
Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non­
technical field trip-oriented group interested
In both life and physical sciences. (Lynn. 777-
2339.)
Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc., presents the
annual Lesbian and Gay Pride Celebration
In June. It also meets twice monthly from
January to June to plan the parade and
rally. (Cal( fo r m eeting tim es and places.
232-8233.)
Lesbian Garden Club gets together to
visit interesting gardens and nurseries,
exchange seeds and plants and help one
another In their own gardens. (Susan. 287-
9697. Connie 777-5167.)
Lesbian Peer Support Group meets
weekly. (7:30 pm. Sundays. M etropolitan
Community Church. 1644 NE 24th. 690-9693.)
Nlghtscene is Gay TV for everyone.
(Tuesdays. 11:30 pm : on Paragon. TCI and
Columbia System s, channel 11: on Jones
Cable, channel 49: In Washington County,
channel 38.)
Nomenus Sanctuary for radical faeries
has a 24-hour recorded information line. Call
for information about current and upcoming
events on the land. On W olf Creek. O re.. 866-
2678.)
Northwest Scenic Cruisers, a gay and
lesbian classic car and special interest car
club meets monthly to get acquainted and
plan events. Anyone wtth an Interest in cars
s Invited. (7pm . first Tuesday. P ie tro 's Pizza.
Jantzen Beach. 281-0330.)
Oregon AIDS Hotline (223-AIDS In
Portland o r (800) 777-AIDS.)
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Oregon Guild Activists of S/M (ORGASM)
Includes people of all sexual orientations.
Activities Include Dungeon parties, educa­
tional workshops, demonstrations, and
fantasy and erotica shows. (W rite Oregon
G uild. PO Box 5702. Portland. OR 97208 or
ca ll 228-6935 for locations o f events.)
March 3: Dungeon party with segregated
genders and mixed play. (10 pm -5 am. $ 10.)
March 11: Red Cross First Aid Training. (10
am-4 pm. $32.)
March 13: General Meeting. (7:30-9:30pm.
Embers. 110 NW Broadway.)
March 16: Workshop on theory and prin­
ciples of S/M play. (8-11 pm. $5.)
March 17: Integrated dungeon party. (10
pm -5 am. $10.)
March 20: Board meeting. (7:30-9:30 pm .)
March 24: S/M Fantasy and Erotica Show. (8
pm .)
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay
Men (P/FLAG) provides love and support for
all family members and friends of lesbians
and gay men. (Fourth Wednesdays.
August ana Lutheran Church. Northeast 15th
Street and Knott Avenue. M ating address. P/
FLAG. PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207.232-
5415.)
Park Avenue Social Club Is a weekly gay
rap and social support group for people 18
and over. No church affiliation. (7:30 pm.
Tuesdays. First Congregational Church.
Southw est M adson Street and Park Avenue,
use M adson entrance and ring the bell,
w rite: PO Box 2294. Portland. OR 97208.244-
3225.)
Portland Women’s Crisis Line is available
24 hours a day for women dealing with rape
issues who need crisis counseling, informa­
tion and referrals, and for victims of rape,
sexual assault, domestic violence, child
sexual abuse. Incest and sexual harassment.
PWCL also provides transportation for victims
from a dangerous situation to a safe place.
(235-5333.)
Portland Women’s Theatre Company
produces plays that focus on Issues of
concern to all women. All levels of experi­
ence and commitment are welcome.
Acting Out is the company's Improvlsatlonal
troupe. (PWTC. Suzan. 288-0436: Acting Out.
Jeanne. 233-1266.)
Portkmdla’s Pride is a monthly social
group of gay and lesbian employees of the
City of Portland and Multnomah County.
(245-2634.)
Radical Women meets monthly.
(Multnomah County Ubrary. 249-8067.)
Second Sunday Brunch Group is for
lesbian college faculty, staff and scholars.
Monthly meetings. (11 am -1 pm. Banquet
Room. Dakota Café. 239 SW Broadway.)
Sex Addicts Anonymous, is a 12-step
support group for those who desire to be
free of compulsive sexual behavior. Two
groups meet weekly. (Hope and Recovery
Group. 7:30-9 pm. Mondays. Uve and Let
Uve Club. 2403 SE Ankeny: There Is Hope
Group. 7:30-9 pm. Thursdays. First Immanuel
Lutheran Church Annex. Northwest 18th
Avenue and Irving Street.)
Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay
service center providing professional
counseling (on a sliding scale fee). Informa­
tion and referrals, social growth activities, an
education program and speakers' bureau.
(Suite 404.333 SW 5th Ave.. Portland. OR
97204. 223-8299.)
Portland Imperial Rose Court Is a social,
charitable and community service organiza­
tion. The primary goals are to raise money
for charitable organizations and worthwhile
causes within the gay and lesbian communi­
ties. hold functions and fund raisers for the
community and to further relationships with
the businesses and other organizations
within the community. Elections for Emperor
and Empress are held In October. (Rose
Em peror XVI. Mr. B ll. and Em press XXXII
Velvet Monet. PO Box 23. Portland. OR
97207. 287-7058.)
Portland Jacks is a group of local men
who meet twice monthly for safe, hot
masturbation. (W rite: PDXJ. PO Box 19161.
Portland. OR 97218-0161.)
Portland Lesbian Choir accepts new
members at the beginning of each season
In September. Non-singing Friends of the
Choir are always needed to assist with
productions. (Karen. 254-5109 or w rite PO
Box 8212. Portland. OR 97207.)
Women with Adolescents Support Group
meets monthly. (Linda. 249-8411.)
Women with Women and Children Is a
social networking group for lesbians who
have or want to have children In their Hves.
whether as mothers, m other's partners. ‘ Big
Siste rs' or adoptive mothers. (M onthly
activities flye r: WWWAC. 1300 East Burnside.
Maureen. 231-7383.)
Womenwrtting: Joumalwrtting Workshops
tor Women is for women who write or want
to In a nurturing, explorative environment
using Journalwriting as a means to develop
self-intimacy. (For workshop inform ation, ca ll
Wendy Judith C utler. 232-2655.)
SPIRITUALITY
Affirmation is a nationwide support
organization for lesbian and gay Mormons,
their families and friends. (Portland/Vancou-
ver group. (206) 696-9396.)
Blue Earth Legends. (C all fo r class
inform ation end schedule. 8215 SE 13th
Ave.. 234-2224.)
Crone Magic. (1405 NE Broadway.
Portland. OR 97232.249-0444.)
Portland Community Bowling Association
is a bowling league wtth 180 gay and
lesbian members. Events Include ‘ Bowling
for D ollars.' ABC/WIBC sanctioned, fun
events and International RoseBowl
Tournament. (Tom. 293-0438 or PCBA. PO
Box 851. Portland. OR 97207.)
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus urges men
who like to sing to audition. (Auditions,
contact David York. 235-4241: rehearsals.
Mondays. 6:30-9:15.453 Cramer H a l.
Portland State University.)
Women’s Book Discussion Group meets
once or twice a month to discuss current
feminist titles and wom en's issues that relate
to that book. (284-1110.)
Buddhist Association of the GayAesbian
Community serves for the spiritual growth of
gay and lesbian Buddhists, acts as a
medium for the exchange of Ideas and
experiences about the unfolding of the
Buddhidharma. and believes that the
Buddha. Dharma and Sangha have special
relevance to lesbians and gay men. (PO Box
1974. Bloom field. NJ 07003)
Portland Central America Solidarity
Committee is a group of people, some of
whom are gay. who share a concern about
Central America. (PO Box 6443. Portland. OR
97228.)
Portland Gay and Lesbian Swim Team
meets for weekly swims. Brunch and
socializing follows. (Sundays. 9-11 am.
Downtown YMCA. ca ll Jay. 228-6971 or J ill.
228-1596.)
m eeting room s. Multnomah County C entral
Ubrary. 801 SW 10th Ave.: Saturdays. 2:30-
4:30 pm. M etropolitan Comm unity Church.
1644 NE 24th. use upper entrance on
Broadway, fo r Inform ation ca ll Phoenix Rising
223-8299.)
Crown of Praise is a Charismatic Church
serving the entire community. (Sunday
School. 10 am. m orning services. 11 am.
2300 NW 30th Ave.. Pastor N lta. 287-7759 o r
Pastor Judy. (206) 892-6861.)
Woody Simmons performs at Café Mocha,
April I at 7:30 pm.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous,
Portland Chapter, is a 12-step program fa
people who want to stop living out a
pattern of sex and love addiction. (Sundays.
5-6:30 pm. Uve and Let Uve Club. 2403 SE
Ankeny. 6-7:30 pm . Thursdays. Northwest
Service Center. 1819 NW Everett. Lower
Level Conference Room. 231-1838.)
Single Lesbian Potluck/Brunch/Events
meets monthly. Please call in advance for
information. (SecondSaturday. Cathy. 625-
6383 o r538-1274.)
Support group tor abused lesbians meets
regularly at Bradley-Angle House. It is
facilitated by lesbians and is confidential;
childcare is provided, donations are
accepted. (232-7805.)
Third Sunday Lesbian Brunch holds
monthly potlucks. Open to all lesbians. (236-
3048 for location.)
Westside Organization of Women holds
indoor activities like brunches, video parties.
Ice skating and outdoor events. (Send $6 for
year subscription to newsletter. W.O.W.. PO
Box 5584. Aloha. OR 97006.)
Windflre is a social and support group for
people under 21 who are gay. lesbian,
bisexual, or unsure. Meetings are small and
informal. (Thursdays. 7-8:45 pm. main floor
Dignity is a Catholic support group for
lesbian and gay Roman Catholics, their
friends and family. (Mass and socia l. tN rd
Saturdays. 7:30 pm . St. R a nd s Church.
Southeast 12th Avenue and Pine Street.)
Friends tor Lesbian and Gay Concerns
Quaker Spiritual Support Group. (C all for
m eeting tim e and place. Bob. 223-2426 or
Mary. 282-4961.)
Integrity is a gay and lesbian m inistry In
the Anglican Communion. Gay and lesbian
Episcopalians and their friends are welcome.
See March 12. (M ar. 231-2876 o r w rite.
Integrity. St. Stephens Episcopal Parish. 1432
SW 13th. Portland. OR 97201.)
Living Communion Church stresses the
‘whosoever' of John 3:16 which Includes
gays and lesbians. Sunday school for
children during morning services. (Services:
10 am and 6 pm. Sundays. 3830 SE 62nd
Ave.. 777-8577.)
Mass In Time of AIDS is held weekly at
Portland State University. Communion calls
are made for housebound Individuals. (6
pm. Mondays. Campus M inistry. Southw est
Broadway and Montgom ery Street. R . G ary
M clnnls. 245-0339.)
Metropolitan Community Church of
Portland is an Ecumenical Christian church
open to all people. (W orship services. 10 am
and 6 pm Sundays, quiet time for sile n t
prayer and m editation. Mondays. 7-9 pm.
C hoir rehearsals. Tuesdays. 7:30 pm . 1644 NE
24th. 281-8868.)