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the Plus C lifc w ill meet at Hobo's Lounge (5 8pm . I 20 N W Third Ave ).
On the third Friday, the group w ill meet at E sspre ss It c o ffe e house
(5 -8 pm . se co n d flo o r. 1026 S W S ta rk S t.) M enTalk II presents
the safer sex workshop Speaking of Sex... a safe place for gay and
txsexual men to brush-up on the latest in hot. protected sex. and offers
other free workshops on a regular basis (call CAP fo r inform ation on
programs and events) Speak to Y o u r B rothers Project allows
gay and bisexual men. both HIV positive and HIV negative, to find
support and get involved in helping the ir com m unity fight AIDS M en
Talks are in-hom e gatherings which provide a safe atm osphere to
talk about relationships, safer sex, testing and more (call 223-6339.
ext 160) CAP is recruiting V o lu n te e r O utre ach W orkers for
education m aterials developm ent, and the MenTalk Home M eeting
Program (call Roger 223-5907 ext 130). (CAP offices. S uite 300.
620 SW Fifth Ave . 223-5907 ) ( 5/1 9)
Em ployees Association for Gays and Lesbians of U S W E S T
Com panies is an inform al group o f gay. lesbian and gay-supportive
phone company employees The group provides support for members
and acts as a resource fo r U S WEST. (C ontact Sue Salmon
242 8272 ) (5 /1 9 )
Equity Foundation is a statew ide com m unity foundation created by
lesbian and gay Oregonians Equity awards grants to organizations that
support its m ission o f “ access to worth " (C ontact Jim Vegher. PO Box
5696. Portland. 97228 5696. 220 0628. fax 22 2 5062. e-m ail
Equi tyfundO aol com 7(5/19)
Lesbian Com m unity Project provides outreach, networking and
other services to the lesbian com m unity (223-0071. TDD o r voice )
(5/19)
Love Makes a Fam ily serves lesbian and gay fam ilies through public
education and outreach A parents support group m eets every second
Monday, along with an art group for school-aged children, and a
discussion group for teenagers (6-8 pm. Bonneville Power Adm inistra­
tion. 905 NE 11th Ave . Portland, o r wnte PO Box 11694. Portland.
97211, 228-3892) (5/19 )
C A P Sup p ort G ro u p Program s continue to offer a variety of
formats including groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers,
and people who are AIDS sym ptom atic and HIV positive asym ptom atic,
as well as grief and loss support groups If you would like to join an
existing support group, or would like to assist in developing new support
groups, contact CAP (Call Project C lient Services 223-5907.) (5/19 )
N orthw est G ender Alliance is a social and support organization for
cross-dressers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials
(PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928. 646 2802 ) ( 5/1 9 )
Clackam as C oun ty A ID S Relief Effort is a community-based
AIDS service organization In Clackamas County. Programs include HIV
prevention education, support groups fo r people affected by H IV/AID S,
and a Personal Active Listener program fo r people w ith AIDS. (Call
653-8738 o r w rite: CCARE, 4790 SE Logus R d . Milwaukie. OR
9 7 2 2 2 )( 3 /4 )
Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gay Men
provides love and support for all fam ily members and friends o f lesbians
and gay men M eets the fourth W ednesday o f every month (7 9 30pm .
Augustana Lutheran Church. N ortheast 15th Avenue and K nott Street,
o r wnte. PO B ox 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 232 7676 7 (5 /1 9 )
Clackam as C o u n ty P ublic Health is seeking citizens who would
like to partiepate in the HIV Prevention Planning Task Force The group
w ill plan and prioritize how funds for HIV prevention activities w ill be
used. M eetings w ill last tw o hours, and w ill be held four to six tim es per
year in Oregon C ity beginning In February 1995. Citizens are asked to
make a one-year com m itm ent. (C ontact D ixie W hetsell o r Dawn
M artinez. 655-8430 ) ( 3 /3 )
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency prlmanly
serving members o f the sexual m inority com m unities Services are open
to all and include individual, couples, fam ily and group counseling and
support groups Sliding scale fee and some insurance coverage Is
available Coming out groups for men. women and youth meet regularly
The agency also can provide educational sessions and inservice training
on homophobia (620 SW Fifth A v e . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204.
223 8299 ) ( 5/1 9 )
C lub B B S is a com puter bulletin board with AID S/H IV inform ation,
CDC daily summaries. AIDS new sletters from around the world, and
support for AID S/H IV affected individuals Huge file base, and online
text file inform ation. Support fo r clinicians and lay people. This is a free
bulletin board system . (24 hours a day. seven days a week. The Club
BBS. PO Box 25954. Eugene. OR. 503-345-7988 ) ( 3 /3 )
Pink Link The Resource Line Prerecorded inform ation in over 20
categories including wom en's resources, night spots. AID S/H IV, and
more (241-9769. adm inistration 243 3424 7(5/19)
Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion group for bisexual
women o r any woman who may be wondering about her sexuality A
forum for exchanging ideas, feelings, resources and inform ation about
bisexuality W omen of any age. race, culture encouraged to attend (7
9 pm. second and fourth Fndays. It's M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne
Ellvd. preregister 236-0505 o r 283-6433 ) (417)
Friends of People with A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi­
zation offering assistance to people w ith AIDS (245-7428 ) (5/19 )
H IV Day C enter offers hospitality, inform ation and a variety of
services to all persons w ith H IV/AID S to help them cope intellectually,
em otionally, spiritually and socially w ith the virus. Dinner is offered on
Monday; lunches Monday through Friday (12.30 pm ) Specialized ser­
vices include: Daily Bread Expreaa for the housebound. Monday
evening support group/relaxation techniques. Lazarus Com m unity
with the Rev. Gary M clnnis. soul care fo r those with HIV and AIDS (6 pm
Mondays), Tuesday morning spiritual issues discussion/support group;
W ednesday afternoon AA meeting; Thursday morning stress manage-
m ent/support group Additionally, the Day C enter offers "FridayFlicks."
Tuesday YM CA health/fitness classes, and seasonal parties and field
trips. Nursing is available The Day C enter Is Interfaith sponsored (9 am-
5 pm Monday-Friday. 3835 S W Kelly St.. 223-3444 )( 5/1 9)
Portland M etro Area P C U se r G ro u p for lesbians (777 3020 )
(8 /4 )
Pride Northw est s an ongoing organization that plans Lesbian/Gay
Pride and other Pride-associated events. (PO Box 6 6 1 1. Portland OR
97228. 295 9 7 8 8 ) (6/15 )
Together W orks is a support group for lesbians, gay men. bisexuals
and friends A ctivities include discussion on tim ely topics and social
activities Meet others in a neutral, safe environment (7 30pm . second
and fo u rth M ondays. F irst B a p tist Church. M cM in nville. O re .
503-434 6266 or 503 434 8699 > (3/17 )
M inistry to People Living with H IV / A ID S seeks to provide for
the spiritual needs o f families and individuals affected by the epidemic
through prayer, worship and educational experiences (M ilwaukie United
Church o f C hrist, 4790 SE Logus Road. 654-6770 ) ( 5/5 )
A m onthly support g ro u p fo r A frica n Am erican gay and
bisexual men is being co-sponsored by Brother to Brother. Cascade
AIDS Project and M ultnomah C ounty Health Departm ent A variety of
topics are discussed including H IV/AID S, isolation, relationships and
ways to build com m unity. For African Am erican men o f all ages and
backgrounds. (Jonathan 248-3030 o r André 223-5907 ext 129 )( 8 /4 )
Multnomah C ounty H IV Services include anonymous and confi­
dential HIV counseling and testing by appointm ent and walk-in
(248-3775) and H IV C linical Services fo r H IV infected persons.
(248-5020) (5 /1 9 )
P h o to g ra p h s of N e w Y o rk C ity dra g queens b y L izza rd w ill be up fo r v ie w in g at the
S alon Estevan gala auction and benefit fo r O u r H o u se h o sp ic e S a tu rd a y , Feb. 25, from
2 to 7 pm
Seropositive w ellness program offers individuals counseling Se habla
español. (Testing . 648-8851 :call648-8881 fo r clinics in Beaverton and
H illsboro: TDD 648-8601 ) (8 /4 )
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C entral O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt Te a m provides services and
support fo r H IV-positive people and their caregivers. (389-4330 )
(8 /4 )
pm Monday. Feb. 27 and M ar 27. Paragon Channel 2 1. 2 pm Thursday.
M ar 9, Channel 21. w nte S ister Paula M inistries. PO Box 2206.
Portland. OR 97208 ) (3 /3 )
The S n ic k e re L a B a rr Shove, with talk for gay men. lesbians and
bisexuals (Shownon: TVCA Channel59. 9:30pm everyFnday: 5 30pm
every Saturday: 3 30 pm every Monday. 727-2491 ) ( 5/1 9)
Transgressive Sexuality is an open fom m for exploration and
discussion which has as its focus nontraditional gender and sexual
identities Men. women and other sexes are welcom e M eets the
second and fourth Thursdays. (7 pm. It's M y Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne Blvd 7(5/19)
Tra n s -P o rt ir, a peer support organization open to all transgendered
people and their fam ilies W ith bi-weekly and m onthly open meetings
(PO Box 66913. Portland OR 97290 6913. 774 8463 7 (8 /4 )
New W om an's W riting G ro u p m eets to exchange constructive
feedback on members' fiction and poetry (4 6pm . every Sunday. Third
W orld Coffee. 232 3188 7(2/17)
Woman W riters' G rou p self-assignm ent, check in. feedback For
dedicated women over 40 (223-0761 7(4/7)
Th e N A M E S Project Portland Chapter holds panel-making work­
shops the first and third M onday o f every month at the HIV Day Center
Educational m aterials and a speakers bureau are also available (6-8 pm,
3835 S W Kelly St.. 650-7032.) (2/17 )
O regon A ID S Hotline, cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health
Division, provides AIDS Information, support and referral, treatm ent
inform ation, and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS Posi­
tive Link connects people impacted by HIV/AID S with trained HIV­
positive volunteers fo r telephone support and inform ation (ask for
Positive Link) (10 am-9 pm Monday-Friday: noon-6 pm Saturday and
Sunday. 223 2437 o r 1 BOO-777 AID S 7(5/19)
O u r House of Portland is a nonprofit. residential-care facility fo r men
and women w ith AIDS This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and
quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound
(Call o r drop by dunng business hours. 2727SE Alder S t .234-0175 X 5/5)
P e o p le of C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S
N e tw o r k
(S e a ttle .
206-322-7061 ) ( 5/1 9)
Project Q uest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment and
immune function enhancement program, offertng workshops, retreats,
and conferences, along with ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and
eating for people with HIV. yoga, stopping smoking, meditation, and
more. Project Q uest now offers a Com prehensive Health M an­
agement G ro u p for People with H IV / A ID S The group will be
facilitated by Lusijah Marx. R N , Psy D . and Graham Hardman. M.A.
(Call to receive schedule and preregister fo r workshops. 241 6448 )
(8 /4 )
Regional A ID S Interfaith N etw ork supports and trains people in
developing strategies for increased community awareness about H IV/
AIDS. RAIN w orks with local health departm ents and community-based
organizations to develop "Faith in A ction" opportunités and to assist In
prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation
and fund raising (4790 SE Logus Rd.. Milwaukie. OR 97222.653-8738.
fax 653-00 U .) (5 /1 9 )
T o d 's C o m e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service
o f the Friends o f People w ith AIDS Foundation (245-7428 ) ( 5/1 9 )
Trin ity Episcopal C hu rch offers a monthly Heeling and V e s­
pers 8 end ce w ith special intentions for those people affected in any
way by H IV/AID S disease Special guest M ichael Tolley w ill be the
speaker In February (5 pm. Feb 19) Also offered is Hope and
Wholeness, a spiritually centered support group for people living with
HTV/AOS disease Focus is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9pm
W ednesdays) (W heelchair accessible. 147 N W 19th A v e . 222-
9811.H S /19)
W ashington C o u n ty Health Depa rt m ent H IV S ervices pro­
vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointm ent and walk-in
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Douglas C o un ty A ID S C ouncil sponsors m eetings and educa­
tional activities R uby House, a project of the council, is a residence
In Douglas County fo r people with AIDS. Housing, energy assistance
and other services are provided (3035 Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg,
OR 97470. 440 2761 ) ( 5/1 9)
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Cascade Counseling offers a variety o f services fo r the HIV/AIDS
community, including a therapy group for people w ith HIV/AIDS. a
support group for fam ily and friends, socialization activities, counseling,
and advocacy Many services are free of charge. ( I l l 1/2 Third St..
Hood River. OR 97031. 3 8 6 -1233 ) ( 5/1 9)
H IV Alliance provides free em otional and nonmedical practical sup­
port services to persons living w ith HIV, their fam ily and friends, and
those grieving. A c o rn House, a service o f the Alliance, is a hospice
and day care facility (342-2830). (3 4 7 7 EAmazon Pkwy . Eugene: mail:
PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 342 5088 ) (5/19 )
Valley A ID S Inform ation N etw ork offers inform ation, support,
speakers and referrals fo r people affected by H IV/AID S Call VAIN 's 24
hour hotline (128 S W N inth Street. Corvallis. O R 97339.503-752-6322
o r 1 800-588 A ID S ) ( 5 /5 )
W s s s iM S T O M S t a t e
Life Force, a coalition for people living w ith H IV/AID S in Southwest
W ashington, m eets fo r brown bag lunches the third Saturday of the
month All supportive persons are welcome (Noon-3 pm. conference
room. N orthw est N atural Gas Company. 1400 Columbia S t.. Vancouver,
o r wnte PO Box 86095. Vancouver. WA 98686-0095:360-573-7304 )
(5 /1 9 )
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A ll-H ill G a y, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance m eets the first and
third Tuesdays o f every month OHSU, VA, Shriners and any other Pill
H ill stu d e n ts, fa c u lty , s ta ff and frien ds are w elcom e (Diana
774 0503 o r S co tt 494-5227 7 (5/19 )
G A L A of C lark College, a campus club and support group for gay.
lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students, meets weekly, Septem ­
ber to June. (Noon Tuesdays, for room location call advisors Kathy
Bobula 699-0328 o r D avid Oates 699 0 3 0 5 7 (5/19 )
Western States Chiropractic College G ay. Lesbian and
Bisexual Alliance meetings are open to the chiropractic community
(W estern S tates Student A ffairs O ffice 251-5707 7 (6 /1 6 )
COMMUNITY
G eneral
The Atheist C om m unity C enter is an organization com m ited to
educating the com m unity about the irrationality and the dangers in
supernatural beliefs Gay and Lesbian Atheists o f O regon meet on the
second Sunday of each month (7 30pm. 4 15 S W 13th Ave .241-9268 7
(2/17)
B iN et O rego n offers social, political and support groups to the
bisexual community, its supporters, and bf-curtous poepie A mixed-
gender group meets first and third Tuesdays (7 pm. Laughing Horse
Books. B iU ne 299-4 764 ) ( 5/1 9 )
Bonneville G a y, Lesbian and Bisexual Resource G ro u p is for
The H e a rt o f P o rtla n d : A C a p ito l R e p o rt is a monthly show
hosted by state Ftep Gail Shibley A variety o f tim ely news issues are
discussed ( Shown on: Channel 11. 7 pm. third Fridays. Channel 33.
7 3 0 pm. third M ondays ) (6/15 )
mutual support and to address diversity and em ploym ent issues at
Bonneville Power Adm inistration O ther federal em ployees welcome
(Group inform ation: 230-4733 o r 631 -7 7 6 7 ) (5 /1 9 )
Brother to B rother i s a social and political group for African American
The com m unity public affairs show Lavender Menace has changed
Its air dates (8 pm. second and fourth Tuesday. Paragon Channel 33.
repeats 10pm Saturday. Channel2 7 and 10pm Monday, to get Involved
In production: Satya Riversong 238 8564 ) ( 6 / 15)
gay and bisexual men G et involved and help set the group s agenda
(Call Reggie. 497-4900. o r wnte 950 Uoyd Center. Suite 50. Portland.
9 7 2 3 2 ) (67 15)
Slater Paula Is back on television w ith her 60-minute specials for the
W inter '95 season (11 pm Friday. Feb 17 and M ar 17. Channel 11:8
in a loving environm ent created and run com pletely by parents Lesbian
and gay fam ilies are welcom e (9 am-1 pm. three days pe r week. 2800
S E H am sonS t . 233 5 0 9 9 7(5/19)
Eastside Fam ily Cooperative offers alternative part tim e child care
P o litic a l
Advocates for Gay and Lesbian Equality is an organization
founded to advocate for lesbian, gay and bisexual equality and to devise
and implement activities which prom ote positive images o f lesbians, gay
men and bisexuals Call o r w rite for inform ation ( PO Box 5222. Portland.
OR 97208. 286 0191 7 (6 /1 6 )
C oalition for Hum an D ig n ity is an anti fascist organizing group
concerned w ith m onitoring, exposing and confronting far-right and
new-right political groups (7 pm. firs t and third Thursdays. M etropoli­
tan Com m unity Church. 1644 NE 24th A ve . 281 5823 ) (2 /1 7 )
Families Political Action Com m ittee recently form ed to repre
sent diverse fam ily structures E fforts w ill focus on the freedom of
fam ilies of all types, the integrity o f a dem ocratic educational system,
and the safety o f a ll c h ild re n (P O B ox 1485. S andy. OR.
9 7 05 5. 503-253-8160 or 503 2 8 8 4 3 0 6 7 (5 /5 )
A Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defam ation outpost has
been established in Portland to challenge the myths, stereotypes,
m isinform ation and homophobia in our area, and to mobilize rapid
responses to media insensitivity and bigotry G LAAD needs volunteers
(2 3 9 7 0 6 2 o r e-m ail glaadpdxOaol com 7(6/16)
G ay and Lesbian A rch ive s of the Pacific N orthw est s a
historical society and archiving project working to preserve and docu­
ment our local gay and lesbian history (M eets firs t Monday o f the month.
PO Box 3646. Portland. OR 97208 3646. 284 1872 7(8/4)
Lesbian A ve n g e rs ts a direct-action group focused on issues vital
to lesbian survival and visib ility (8 pm. firs t and third Tuesdays. Rexall
Rose Cafe. 2403 NE A lberta St. w nte PO Box 11544. Portland. OR
97211. o r call 452 5408 7 (8 /4 )
Log C abin Republicans is part o f a nationwide coalition o f lesbian
and gay Ftepublicans (6 30 pm. third Tuesday o f each month. Heart o f
Europe. N orthw est Broadway Boulevard and E verett S treet. Lee
642 7292 7(3/17)
Radical Women Is active In the daily struggle against racism , sexism,
anti-gay bigotry and labor exploitation M eets every third Thursday (6 30
pm. N orthw est Service Center. 1819 N W Everett S t . Room 201.
228 3090. fax 223 2390 7(5 /1 9)
Stopping Violence Against W om en is a direct action and educa­
tion group that recognizes pornography and prostitution as extrem es on
a continuum of violence against women (777-2796 7(5/19)