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Live and Let U v * C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs
Call for calendar and m eeting tim es (28 02 SE A nkeny S t..
231-3760 ) (5/19)
community Bill Roberts, pastor (B ible study 9 3 0 am. w orship 10 30
am Sunday . scripture study on hom osexuality 7pm Tuesday . worship/
study 7 pm Wednesday. 3830 SE 62nd Ave . 775-5024 ) (6 /1 6 )
Rainbow Racovary G ro u p meets at the Portland Alano Club For
gay men and lesbians in AA (7 pm Mondays, upstairs , 7pm Thursdays,
in the lo ft . N orthw est 23rd Avenue and Kearney S tre e t) (6/16)
Radical Feeries co-create their spirituality with nature, subvert
Rational Racovary meets three times a week at the Center for
Rational Thought RR does not mystify addiction and recovery; its
approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a
technical solution. (7 p m M ondays and Thursdays. 6p m Fridays. 415
S W 13th Ave . C liff W alker 239-5359 ) (6/16)
Sax and Lova A d d icts A n o n ym o u s You are not alone A 12-
Step group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional depdency
(6pm W ednesdays and Sundays. PO B ox6736. Portland. 97228.650-
70 09 ) (5/19)
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uniformity, and practice the politics o f play (235-0826 ) (5/19)
Savsn th -d a y Adventist. K inship International offers spiritual,
emotional and social support to present or former SDAs who are gay
or lesbian A not-for-profit organization (PO Box 7320. Laguna Niguel.
CA 92677. 714 248 1299 H V l)
Shalom M inistries is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendly persons
Vocal ensemble (6 3 0 pm W ednesdays) Worship (7 45 pm Wednes
days) Also Coming Out. Grief and Reconciling Religion and Homo
sexuality groups and counseling United Methodist pastors, the Revs
Jeanne G. Knepper and Alice Knotts. (76 0-4 215 .)( 5/19)
S is t e r S p ir it is women sharing spirituality All women welcome M ost
events wheelchair accessible (PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207.
294 0645 ) ( 5/19)
S t. Stephan's Episcopal C h u rch is an open and affirming
A m ple O pportunities organizes many activities for large women
(245-1524 ) (5 /1 9 )
Cascade Bears is a group of like-minded men who support and
further the Bear Movement for Bears and their admirers in the
Northwest The group is currently having a membership drive (625 SW
10th Ave . S uite 125, Portland. OR 97205-2788. $15 pe r year mem
bership dues. Bear Line 323-6071.) (6/16)
congregation Rector, the Rev Constance A Hammond Euchanstand
Healing service (12:10 pm W ednesdays) Inclusive Language Eucha
rist (5 30pm Thursdays) Eucharist (7 45pm Sundays) Eucharist with
choir; Sunday school and nursery (10 am Sundays) (1432 SW 13th
A v e . 223-6424 ) ( 5/19)
University Park United M ethodist C h u rc h is a Reconciling
Congregation which welcomes and affirms all persons regardless of
sexual orientation (W orship 9 55 am Sundays. 4 7 75 N Lom bard S t.
Karen E. Crooch. pastor. 28 9-7 843 .)( 5/19)
Eastside O u t is a woman's night of entertainment, dancing and
community every Sunday. DJ Mel spins the discs and presents live
entertainment. Don't be left out! (9 pm -m idnight. East Avenue Tavern.
727 E B urnside S t.. $2. 23 6-6 900 .) (4/7)
Lesbian G a rd e n C lu b is a social network for lesbians interested in
gardening Newsletters, plant exchanges and social outings (Sandi
761-3979.) ( 7/7)
M etro C lu b is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who
appreciate them. Potlucks monthly on the fourth Sunday (598-3442 )
(4/7)
Th e Real C on n ection : A social gathering for gay men who are
artists, writers, musicians and creative in all the disciplines Informal
potluck gatherings on the second Friday of every month. (C all fo r
m eeting details Todd 288-4736 o r M ike 282-0107.) (5/19)
Salon G ro u p (formerly Women in Academia Salon) is a tea and
discussion group. Stimulating and varied topics Everyone is welcome.
(3-5 pm. fourth Sundays. 224-0537 ) (5/19)
T h ird Su n d a y B ru n c h invites all lesbian women to its monthly
potluck. Join other warm, friendly and interesting women (1 1 am,
every third Sunday. 650-2255 ) ( 6/1 6)
PORTS
Am azon D ragons Interested paddlers are welcome to sign up for
the LCP-sponsored team (28 7-4 877 .)( 5/19)
The Ad ve n tu re G ro u p meets for regularly scheduled hiking, camp
ing, skiing and other outdoor activities (452-5680 ) (5/19)
B icycle D ecide and Ride for men and women meets Saturday
mornings for rides of 30-50 miles (9 am. W allace Park. N orthw est
Raleigh S treet and 25th Avenue, w eather perm itting. 227-1756.HS/19)
Forest G ro u p outings are cooperative adventures for women only
Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and
choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level
(255-33 78.) (4/21)
O reg o n Tra il G ay Rodeo Association promotes equine sports
and country western lifestyle in the lesbian and gay community. (284-
6 8 7 6 ) (7/7)
Tra ve l Lam bda C onnections C lu b offers gay men over 40 the
Portland G a y and Lesbian C o m m u n ity B o w lin g Aseocia-
tion (1 1 am Sundays. Pro 300 Lanes. 3 0 3 1 SE Pow ell B fv d . Tom
opportunity to travel with low-cost accommodations. Members stay in
private homes o f other gay men Be a hosting or non-hosting member
and have a ' home-away-from-home" experience. (TLC C lub. PO B ox
86492. Portland. OR 97286. 598-3442.) (4/7)
Rosetown Ram blers Portland's gay and lesbian square dance
V O IC E S (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from
the Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth. Meets weekly
Free pizza. An interagency project of Phoenix Rising (223-8299) and
Outside In (223-4121) (5/19)
L a u ri« A n d e rs o n pre a ch e s from T h e A/erve Bible in a m ultim edia s h o w at the C iv ic
A u d ito riu m on S a tu rd a y , F e b . 11. T ic k e ts a re $ 2 4 , a va ila b le fro m T ic k e tm a s te r
2 2 4 -4 4 0 0 .
293 0438. or w rite PCBA. P O B ox 851, Portland. O R 97207.H 5/19)
club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels (7-9 45 pm
W ednesdays, low er level. Tnnity U nited M ethodist Church. Southeast
39th Avenue and Steele S treet . PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228.
Karin 232 7643, o r M ichael 297-6416 ) (5/19)
S w im O U T is a monthly swim hour for lesbian and gay families and
couples at the YWCA. Volunteer lifeguards are on duty (4-5pm, every
third Sunday. $3 75 p e r family. 223 6281 ) (6/16)
P ortland C e n te r Stage presents William Shakespeare's M e a
sure f o r M e a s u re . one of the playwright's most compelling 'p ro b
lem ' plays M easure for M easure ex amines issues relevant to today's
politically charged climate Through Feb 4. (7 pm Tuesday-W ednes
day: 8 pm Thursday-Saturday. 2 pm and 7 pm Sunday. Interm ediate
Theater. Portland C enter fo r the Perform ing A rts. $9-$33. 274-6588 )
T y g re s H e a rt S h a ke sp e a re C o . continues Its staging of
Shakespeare's history plays with an adaptation of K in g H e n ry th e
F ifth Following young Prince Henry as he rises to his destiny, the play
Is filled with pageantry, crowd scenes, fierce battles, and passionate
narrative Through Feb. 5. (7 pm W ednesday- Thursday. 8 pm Friday-
Saturday. 2 pm Sunday ¡signed opening 8pm . Jan 20. interpreters are
costum ed and onstage w ith actors). W inningstad Theatre. Portland
C enter fo r the Perform ing A rts. I I I I SW Broadway. $ 7 5 0 $ 2 5 .
222 9 2 2 0 )
Portland R epertory Th e a tre announces its production of the
award-winning play M o n o g ra m *. the story of reclusive Portland poet
and seamstress Hazel Hall Hall was published in all of the Important
poetry magazines of her day She died in 1924. having published three
books. Through Feb 4 (2 pm Sundays. 7 pm Tuesday-Sunday: 8 pm
W ednesday-Saturday. Portland Rep M ainstage. 25 S W Salmon S t,
$25-$271tickets Ticketm aster 224-4400. box office 224-4491) )
Team Portland Te n n is A ssociation is a club for lesbian and gay
tennis players of all levels The club plays every Sunday morning,
publishes a newsletter, and holds business meetings once a month
New members are always welcome (Ed 233-8030 ) (5/19)
C ongregation Neveh Shalom (conservative) sponsors a gay and
lesbian outreach. Meetings, services and other events are held monthly
All interested people are invited to attend (Sheri Cordova 2-' 5-8831.)
(5/19)
First U nitarian C h u rc h of Portland welcomes lesbians, gay men
and bisexuals (S ervices 8 30. 10. and 11.30 am Sundays. 1011 SW
12th Ave.. B ill 236-2830 ) (5/19)
First United M ethodist C h u rc h is a reconciling congregation
where you are invited to worship and serve God in every aspect of
church activity O ff-street parking, wheelchair accessible Nursery and
Sunday School Pastor Ross Miller, W endy Woodworth, assoc (1 0 3 0
am Sunday worship. 1838 SW Jefferson. 228-3195 ) ( 2/17)
W om en's 35+ bike riding group, easy to moderate distance,
difficulty and pace, evenings and Sunday mornings Enjoy exercise,
socializing and new friends Join us! (285-1427 o r 297-2453 ) (2/17)
W om en's touch football meets every Sunday
(10 45 am,
Normandale Park. N ortheast 57th Avenue and Halsey Street. Kate
282 7820 ) ( 5/19)
Jo u rn e y C atholic Com m u n ity Searching? So are we Mass with
the Rev. Gary Mclnnis. All are welcome. (6 pm Sundays. Southwest
13th Avenue and C lay S treet. 245-0339 ) (5/19)
Lesbian s p iritu a lity d iscu ssio n g ro u p forming
(N ancy
236-1420 ) ( 5/19)
Metanoia Peace C o m m u n ity is a Reconciling Congregation of the
United Methodist Church that welcomes lesbians and gay men in its life
and ministry. (A c tiv ity schedule 284-7996 , C o-pastors Joyce
M cManus, 284-3426 and John Schwiebert. 28 1-3 697 .)( 5/19)
M etaphysical S tu d y G ro u p Is there interest in the gay and
lesbian community in studying such works as A Course in M iracles and
other writings that liberate the spint and free the soul? Contact the Rev
Ron Powell with questions and suggestions (Rainbow o f Truth, PO
Box 6747. Portland OR 97228. 621 -2246 7(2/1 7)
M etropolitan C o m m u n ity C h u rch o f Portland s a community
coming together to proclaim through words and action the message of
God's loving presence In all creation The Rev Roy A. Cole, pastor
(W orship 10 am Sunday . 7 pm Wednesday, office hours 9 am 2 pm
M onday Friday. 1644 NE 24th Ave . 2 8 1 8868 ) (5/19)
Positive Presence is a gay. lesbian and bisexual spintual discussion
group that meets the first and third Sunday of every month for potluck.
prayer, meditation and discussion of various spirttual issues Varying
forms of spiritual expression welcome and encouraged (5 pm potluck.
Loyola R etreat Center. 3220 SE 43rd Ave . 860 2798 H 5/19)
P otter's House is an evangelical and charismatic Christian church
open to everyone, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of the
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G e y and Lesbian Alliance meets monthly (7 30 pm. secorx)
Thursdays. Umpqua Unitarian Church. 1265 N W W atters. Roseburg.
PO Box 813. Roseburg. OR. 97470.) (5/19)
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meets the third Thursday of the month (7 pm. Church o f Religious
Science. 460 S W V S t . G rants Pass. 476 4155 )(7 /7 )
Klam ath A re a Lam bda Association (PO Box 43. Klamath Falls.
OLUNTEERS
T h e D om estic V iolence Resource C e n te r is a Washington
County agency providing support, shelter, and related services to
women and children escaping domestic violence Volunteers are being
recruited to work in existing programs or to work in a new program
specifically within the lesbian community (C ontact Jane 948-7579 or
Unda 640-1171 ) (6/16 )
OR 97601. 883 2437 ) (6/1b)
Klam ath C o u n ty Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays
meets the first Tuesday of each month (7 pm. F irst U nited M ethodist
Church. 230 N 10th S t . Klamath Falls. 503 882 3309 ) (6/16)
O n T ra c k 's Ala n Collins A ID S Project offers HIV counseling,
testing, educational outreach and case management at the 10th
Street O utre ach C e n te r adult foster care ot A la n 's House low-
cost housing for independent living at Fairfield Place, and an HIV
Support Group (G roup m eets 5 15 6 30 pm Thursdays. 772 1777 or
779 2006 ) ( V T )
Rogue Valley Parents and Friends of Lesbians and C ays
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Th a G o d C o n n ection C an ta r lo r N e w Th o u g h t Christianity
Rev Casey Chaney and Rev Berdell M offett, senior ministers. (10am
Sundays. W estgate Plaza, room 105, 3800 SW Cedar Hills B fv d ,
Beaverton. 643- 7591.) (6/16)
Th e O u t-Lin e program provides outreach to and advocacy for gay and
lesbian youth and adults Services include monthly support groups,
information and referral, and a media center (Careerpaths Training and
Resource Center. PO Box 2004. Newport. OR 97365. 265 3 0 8 7 )
(6/16)
Grants Pass Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Team Portland A qu a tic C lu b An organized masters swim team
for all swimming levels and interests. (Practice 9 -1 1 am Sundays.
YWCA. 1111 S W 10th Ave . J ill 228-1596 ) (6/16)
N orth C oast P ride N etw ork P A C Columbia Pacific region, for
lesbians, gay men. bisexuals and transgendered people Social/political
Meets monthly in Seaside/Astoria area. (PO Box 745. Seaside, OR
97138. Bob 738 0215 ) (5/19)
Lone WoH P roductions presents Kenneth, What la th e
Beyond the Closet Inc. provides services to the lesbian and gay
F re q u e n c y ? by Nick Zagone at Portland W omen's Theatre Com
pany ThroughJan. 29. (8 pm Friday and Saturday. 1728 NE 40th A v e ,
287 77 07 )
community. Its families, friends and supporters Services include speak
ers. films, entertainers and workshops which educate about issues of
concern, such as homophobia Beyond the Closet seeks to form
alliances with others who work for social, economic and environmental
justice and to share resources with others in rural Oregon (PO Box
9 174. Bend. OR 97708. 3 17 8 9 6 6 ) (5/19)
S ylvia 's C lass A c t D inner Th e atre announces the Portland
premiere o f the musical revue F o re v e r R le ld The lighthearted story
of a male harmony group whose career and lives were cut short when
their '54 Mercury was hit by a bus filled with Catholic schoolgirls Rays
through Mar 18 (Thursday-Saturday 6 1 5 pm dinner. 8 pm show.
Sunday 11 30 am brunch, 1 pm show, and 5 :15 pm dinner. 7pm show.
5115 NE Sandy B lv d . $24 95 dinner . $1 9 95 brunch, reservations:
22 8-6 828 )
D e ird n e o f th e S o rro w a opens Jan 26 at Paula Productions'
Stage 4 Theatre Wntten by Insh playwright John Millington Synge, the
play is based on an ancient Celtic myth— the story o f Deirdre, a wild and
free spirit Raised to be the wife of a king, she runs away to Scotland
with another man Through Feb 25. (8 pm Thursdays Saturdays. 527
SE Pine S t.. $8 general. $6 students and seniors, reservations
238 9692 )
Stark Raving Th e atre brings you S t ill L ife by Myra Donnelley
In this bittersweet drama, a model, a waitress and an executive are
driven together by their own unique desires One must be captured on
canvas before any will be free Diane Englert directs Through Feb 4
(8 pm W ednesday-Saturday. 4319 SE Hawthorne B lv d , tickets 232-
7072.)
Stark Raving Theatre' . Raving A fte r H o u rs presents D ream S u ita
fo r H ire featurtng the women who brought you last year's smash hit
TheLadyDick (10 30pm Fnday-Saturday.throughFeb 4.9pm F riday-
Saturday. Feb 10-11. 4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd . $5. reservations
232 70 72)
meets the first Thursday and third Tuesday of the month (F irst United
M ethodist Church. 175 N Mam S t . Ashland. 488 3436 X 7/7)
Valleys of the U m p qu a M etropolitan C om m u nity C h u rch
meets second Sunday of the month Services are currently performed
by the laity of the Church ( 1 1 30 am. 28 36Carnes Road ¡the ok) center).
PO Box 2125, Roseburg OR 97470. 679 0975 )(5 /1 9 )
W o m a n s o u rc e
(P O Box 335. A shland. 97520. 4 8 2 2026.
488 1616 ) (6/16 )
W om en's C H sis S u p p o rt Te a m (748 N W F ifth S t . G rants Pass.
97526. 47 99 34 9: o r H otline 479-1400 ) (6/16 )
Y outhw orks U 0 3 2 W M a m S t. M edford. 97501. 779 2393 ) (6/16)
Deschutes C ounty Coalition for Human Dignity (PO Box
6084. Bend. OR 97708 6084. 385-3320 ) (6/16)
Deschutes Discrim ination Reporting Line (383-4113 ) (6/16)
Equestrian G ro u p (G oose Lake Ranch. 388 3 6 8 0 ) (5/19)
LLAMEni VALLEY
Gay and Lesbian Alcoholics Anonym ous meets in Bend (7pm
Fndays. 388 3 6 8 0 ) (5/19)
Th e C lu b B B S Is a computer bulletin board dedicated to empowering
OASTAL OREGON
Coos C ounty Coalition for Hum an Rights is committed to the
promotion of equal rights for all people Meets last Tuesday of the
month (PO Box 325. N orth Bend. OR 97459. Harry 269 2333 ) (5/19)
Gay and Lesbian United Effort P A C meets monthly to promote
equality for. and visibility of, the gay and lesbian community in Lincoln
County Fun, friendly social/political advocacy (265 5 6 6 2 ) (5/19)
the gay. lesbian, bisexual and transsexual communities statewide Over
100 discussion areas, large file section, worldwide network access, as
well as local connections Free access ( W rite Club BBS. PO Box
25954.
Eugene,
OR
97402.
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a d d r e s s " 1-
I2 l3 0 0 s ta tio n m v com "o r dial w ith yo u r modem 503 345-7988, 24
hours. 7 days pe r week ) (3/17)
The G a y, Lesbian and O thers O u td o o r G ro u p is open to gay
men. lesbians. bisexuals, transsexuals and their friends The group relies
on the energies of the gay and lesbian community to make events
happen (To volunteer, call J P 726 3908 ) (5/19)
S w e e t S p irit M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h is anecumeni
cal Christian church open to all people Come celebrate with us ( I I am
Sundays. 3322 Lancaster D r NE. Salem. 363 6618 ) (4/7)