Gay Men’s ACOA meetings are for men
who were raised in elcoholic or other
dysfunctional homes. (7:30-9 pm. Tuesdays.
Uve and Let Live Club. 2403 SE Ankeny. 231-
3760.)
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Closet Cleaning Group is an ongoing
coming out group with weekly meetings
sponsored by Phoenix Rising. (Saturdays.
223-8299.)
Coalition for Human Dignity is a group of
concerned citizens dedicated to actively
combatting hate-group activity. (7 pm. first
and third Thursdays. King Neighborhood
Facility. 4815 NE 7th. 287-6334 or 235-4211.)
Co-dependents Anonymous for Gay
Men and Lesbians meets weekly. (Sundays.
8-9:30 pm. Live and Let Uve Club, 2403 SE
Ankeny. 231-3760.)
Corvallis AIDS Support Group is a
counseling and support group for people
diagnosed as HIV-seropositive. New
members may join at any time. (4-6 pm.
Thursdays. C all Uz. 754-4317. or Karen. 758-
3000.)
Feminist Book Discussion Group. A
round table discussion of current feminist
titles and political commentary, meets
twice monthly. (7-9pm, A W om an's Place
Bookstore. 1431 NE Broadway. 284-1110).
Forest Group. All Forest outings are
cooperative ventures. Participants are
responsible for providing their own equip
ment and choosing outings appropriate for
their skill and fitness level. Women only.
May 4: Potluck and planning meeting. (6:30
pm. 255-3487.)
May 5: Hike up Dog Mountain, WA. Colum
bia Gorge. (281-6051.)
May 9: Bicycle ride to the Gorge. (249-
6977.)
May 12: Flat water paddle trip on Columbia
River at Aldritch Pt.. 7 miles. (283-5926.)
May 13: Bicycle ride in morning from West
Union Elementary School. 23 mile loop. (274-
4037.)
May 16: City walk at 5:30 pm. (288-2893.)
May 20: Hike up Talbe Mountain in the
Gorge. (288-2893.)
May 27: Hike King Mountain in Coast Range,
off Hwy. 6. (235-3765.)
June 1: Potluck and planning meeting. (7
pm. 775-9234.)
June 10: Tidepool observing at Beverly
Beach. Newport. (775-9234.)
Funny Ladies Afternoon Tea and Posey
Society is a social organization of gay
women 35 and over that offers monthly get-
togethers. Including trips to the theater,
concerts, skiing, swimming and potluck
dinners. (231-8712.)
GALA of Eastern Oregon State College
meets twice each month. (7 pm. second
and fourth Tuesdays. Hoke Ha ll *309. La
Grande.)
GALA of Oregon State University meets
every Tuesday. (7 pm. W om en's Center.
Benton Annex.)
Gay and Lesbian ABC/WIBC Sanctioned
Bowling Leagues meet weekly. New
members always welcome. (7 pm. Fridays,
c o ll Rich. 231-0571.)
Gay Men Together is a social rap group
open to Portland State University students,
faculty and the general community. An
open steering committee meeting follows
the general meeting. (7:30-9:30 pm.
Wednesdays. Room 229. Sm ith Mem orial
Center. Portland State University. Allen. 222-
7438).
May 2: Gays and the Psychic Experience.
May 9: Shyness and Success in Social
Situations.
May 16: Movie: Bless the Beasts and
Children.
May 23: Open topic.
May 30: Gay and Feeling Good about It.
Gay Scuba Group is for everyone
Interested in scuba diving In the Northwest.
(Gay Scuba. P.O. Box 512. Tualitan. OR
97062.)
Gay and Lesbian Youth Forum meets
weekly. Everyone 21 and under who wish to
learn more about themselves and what it
means to be a part of the gay community is
welcome. (Thursdays. 8 pm. C ity Nightclub.
13 NW 13th Avenue. 224-2489.)
Homophile is a gay. lesbian and bisexual
support group for the Lewis and Clark
College community. (Fridays. 5:30 pm,
Ubrary Conference Room.)
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HUB is an organization formed to serve
the sexual minority community by facilitat
ing better sharing of community resources,
both-human and material. Many opportu
nities to be involved with the community.
(C all 235-1356 for m eeting places and
tim es.)
Jewish Lesbian/Feminists holds 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 lot.
Southeast M ilwaukle Avenue and M itchell
Street.)
KBOO 90.7 FM. community radio,
broadcasts Bread and Roses, a weekly
feminlst/lesbian public-affairs program;
Womansoul, a program of women's music;
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 1 % '. Wednesdays. 3:30*4:30
pm. 231-8032.)
L-9 Club is for lesbians who enjoy outings
with other lesbians and their dogs. (Second
Sundays. 1 pm. Forest Park. Fire Lane * 1. NW
Thompson Rd. to NW 53rd to Fire Lane * 1.)
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.)
tesbian 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. (C all fat m eeting times and places.
232-8233.)
Gay and Lesbian Helpline is operated by
the Lavender Network out of Eugene. (4
pm -8 am. TDD. 4 p m -10 pm. (Eugene) 683-
CHAT o r (800) 333-CHAT.)
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.)
Gay and Lesbian Video Access Protect
meets to consider future video productions.
(Ed Schlffer. 227-8431 or Jack Cox. 231-
3713.)_________________________ _____________
Lesbian Peer Support Group meets
weekly. (7:30 pm. Sundays. M etropolitan
Comm unity Church. 1644 NE 24th. 6 9 0
9693.)________
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Lezcom.grp is a lesbian computer users
group, meeting to share skills, exchange
programs and discuss business ideas.
(Joanne. 248-6812).
Nightscene 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.)
May 1: Marge Work explains Parents and
Friends of Lesbian and Gays' work.
May B: Bill Reese hypothesizes a police
bombing of his store.
May 15: Secret Passions, the controversial
gay soap opera, will be shown in a special
one-hour program.
1 May 22: A Marlboro Man comes out of the
closet to educate teens in AIDS prevention.
May 29: Making Lesbians Visible. Donna
Redwing explains the Lesbian Community
Project.
Nomenus Sanctuary for radical faeries
has a 24-hour recorded information line.
Call for information about current and
upcoming events on the land. (In W olf
Creek. Oregon. 866-2678.)
Northwest Passage Freedom Band is a
gay and lesbian community band. Inter
ested musicians are encouraged to call
and join. Bring a music stand if you have
one. (Rehearsals. Sundays. 3-5 pm. Metro
politan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th
Ave.. Chuck. 223-8299.)
Northwest Scenic Cruisers, a gay and
lesbian car and special interest club meets
monthly to get acquainted and plan
events. Anyone with an interest in cars is
invited. (First Tuesdays. 7 pm. Pie tro 's Pizza.
Jantzen Beach. Sandy. 692-1102. or Charlie.
(206) 254-1995.)
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 Community Bowling Association
is a bowling league with 180 gay and
lesbian members. Events include ‘ Bowling
for Dollars.' ABC/WIBC sanctioned, fun
events and International RoseBowl
Tournament. (Tom. 293-0438 or PCBA. PO
Box 851. Portland. OR 97207.)
Portland Gay and Lesbian Swim Team
meets for weekly swims. Brunch and
socializing follows. (Sundays, 9-11 am.
Downtown YWCA, ca ll Jay. 228-6971 o r J ill,
228-1596.)
Portland Gay Men’s £ horns urges men
who like to sing to audition. (Auditions,
contact David York. 235*4241: rehearsals.
Mondays. 6:30-9:15. 453 Cram er Hall.
Portland State University.)
Portland Imperial Rose Court is a social,
charitable and community service organi
zation. The primary goals are to raise money
for charitable organizations and worthwhile
causes within the gay and lesbian commu
nities, 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
Emperor XVI. Mr. B ill, and Em press XXXII
Velvet Monet. PO Box 23, Portland. OR
97207. 287-7058.)
Oregon AIDS Hotline. (223-AIDS In
Portland or (800) 777-AIDS.)
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
Guild. PO Box 5702. Portland. OR 97208 or
call 228-6935 for locations o f events.)
May 6: ORGASM general meeting. (7:30
pm. Embers. 110 NW Broadway.)
May 12: ORGASM workshop and demo in
two parts: for beginners, then fisting. (8-11
pm. $5.333 NE Hancock.)
May 15: ORGASM board meeting. (7:30-9:30
pm. space TBA.)
May 19: All-mixed dungeon, sundry
techniques. (10pm-4am. $15. 333 NE
Hancock.)
May 20: Leather-together potluck. (3-6 pm.
free. 333 NE Hancock.)
May 25: Super-Jacks Party. (1 lpm - lam . $5.
333 NE Hancock.)
May 26: Gender-Bender TV/TS party. (1 lpm -
5am. Cost TBA. 228-6935 for Info.)
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 gay men
18 to 29 years old. Other events include
camping trips, pot-luck dinned, movies and
brunches. No church affiliation. (Tuesdays.
7:30 pm. First Congregational Church.
Southwest Madison Street and Park Avenue,
use Madson entrance and ring the b e l; or
w rite: PO Box 2294. Portland. OR 97208.244-
3225.)
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.)
Ruby Jansrud stars in Rainforest Production s
last production fo r the season 173 and C ount
ing. Shows Thursday and Saturdays through
June 2. -
Portland Jacks is a group of local men
who meet twice monthly for safe mutual
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 o r w rite PO
Box 8212. Portland. OR 97207.)
Portland Lesbian Hotel provides safe,
inexpensive lodging for women. (Portland
Lesbian Hotel at Urban A rt Retreat, for
reservations, c a l Ginger. 281-5386.)
Portland Women’s Crisis Line is avail
able 24 hours a day for women dealing
with rape issues who need crisis counsel
ing. information 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 danger
ous 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 expert-,
ence and commitment are welcome.
Acting Out is the company's improvisa-
tlonal troupe. (PWTC. Suzan. 2880436;
Acting Out. Jeanne. 233-1266.)
Portlandia’s Pride is a monthly social
group of gay and lesbian employees of
the City of Portland and Multnomah
County. (245-2634.)