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Alcohol ond Drug H elpline (232 8083m Portland)and Youth Line
(233- 1113m Portland)give free, unbiased and confidential assistance
Call 1 -800-621 1646 from elsewhere in Oregon Service of the Oregon
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (6/15)
The Anti-V io le n ce Line at 798-1703 helps compile statistics on
hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic
O utside of Portland, call 1 8 0 0 7 9 8 1703 A service of the
Lesbian Community Project (5/19)
Battered Lesbian S u p p o rt G ro u p is a confidential group for
lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or
emotionally battered in their relationships with women (Womenspace.
Eugene. 485-6513. ask for C arrie)(5 /1 9)
Battered Lesbian O utre ach and Com m unity Suppo rt offers
a confidential, weekly, support group in Washington County, as well as
one-on-one support, referrals, and advocacy Open to women escaping
domestic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator Child care
provided (Jane 503 948 7579 ) (3/3)
Call the Bias C rim e U n it of the Portland Police at 8 2 3-0434 if you
feel you have been a victim o f any type of bias crime in Portland Shirley
Zahler and Frank Jolly are the bias crime detectives If you are in
immediate danger, call 8 - 1-1 (6/15)
The Dom estic Violence Resource C en te r provides a 24-hour
crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and
children escaping domestic violence (640-1171.) (3/3)
MUSIC
Boundless Spirits! a performance-oriented choral group o f New
Thought persuasion seeks experienced, like-minded singers and instru
mentalists Partnership in group vision includes Tuesday evening re
hearsals. Independent rehearsals, and several evening or weekend
performances each month. (Rehearsals at Unity Church o f Beaverton.
Bob 231-5135 ) (4/17)
A t last, tha L .A . pe rfo rm a n ce co lle ctive S a c re d N a k e d N a tu re G irls co m es to P o rtla n d ! T h e y do tw o sh o w s—
one fo r w o m e n o n ly , one fo r all ge n d e rs— at E c h o T h e a tre on S a tu rd a y , Feb. 25.
Ross C ity G ay Freedom Band is a concert band open to lesbians,
gay men and supportive friends. Bring your instrument and a music
stand, if you have one (Mailing address. PO Box 1082. Portland. OR
97207 information line. 790-2170.) (2/17)
Don't play an instrument or sing, but still want to join in the fun? Become
a part of the Rose City Gay Freedom Band's performance flag
corps (Samantha Conn 222-9843 ) (2/17)
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
76 1 -3979.) (7/7)
K -9 C lu b is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to walk,
talk in Portland-area parks (First and third Sundays. 2S5 2986 ) (8/4)
Lesbian S u p p o rt G ro u p fo r W om en 90 and over meets the third
RECOVERY
Saturday of every month. (7 -1 0 pm. 281-4424 or 331 -0415.) (8/4)
Co Dependents A n o n ym o u s for G a y M en and Lesbians
meets weekly (7-8 30 pm Sundays. Uve and Let Live Club. 2802 SE
Ankeny S t.. 231-3760 ) (2/17 )
Gay m en’s adult children of alcoholics group (7 30-9 pm
Tuesdays. Uve and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny St.. 231-3760)
(2/17)
Live and Let U v e C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs
Call for calendar and m eeting tim es
231-3760 ) ( 5/1 9)
(2 8 0 2 SE A nke ny St..
Rainbow R ecovery G ro u p meets at the Portland Alano Club For
gay men and lesbians in AA (7pm Mondays, upstairs. 7pm Thursdays,
in the loft. Northwest 23rd Avenue and Kearney Street ) (6/16)
Rational Recovery 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 pm Mondays and Thursdays. 6 pm Fridays. 415
S W 13th A ve . C liff Walker 239 5359 ) (6 /1 6 )
Sex and Love A d d icts Anon ym o u s You are not alone A 12-
Step group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional depdency
(6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736, Portland. 97228.
650-7009 ) ( 5/1 9)
SOCIAL
A m ple O pp o rtun itie s organizes many activities for large women
(245-1524 ) (5/19 )
Bad GiH si Portland's newest women's S /M group Is available to all
women interested in exploring the deeper part o f their psyches All levels
of experience welcome A social and educational group (C /o NLA. PO
Box 5161. Portland. OR 97208 7(8/4)
Bisexual C om m unity Forum is celebrating 14 years of service to
bisexual women and men. their families and friends Socials held on
second and fourth Wednesdays (7 30pm. Cafe Valentino. East Burnside
and 27th Avenue. Laury 285-4848 ) (4/7)
B L A S T T i Bisexuals. Lesbians, and Straights Talking Together is a
discussion group for all women (M eets Wednesday evenings.
Cathenne 233-1979 o r KRonda 282 8586 ) ( 8/4 )
A book reading group i s forming to read and discuss works by Latina
writers Scheduled to meet the first Sunday of each month No cost All
are welcome to attend (7 30 pm. In Other Words bookstore. Celeste
235-7351.) (4 /7 )
Caacada B e ars 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. (6 2 5 S W
lO thA ve . Suite 125. Portland. OR 97205-2788. $15 per year mem
bership dues. Bear Line 323-6071.7(6/16)
C haps is an organization devoted to teaching men new to the leather
community the tenets o f safe, sane and consensual S /M Leam the
how-to's from more experienced players (Send name, address and a
brief siafem enf o f interest to Chaps. PO Box 5161. Portland. OR
9 7 2 0 8 ) (6 /4 )
Easts!da O u t is a woman's night of entertainment, dancing and
community every Sunday DJ Mel spins the discs and presents live
entertainment D on't be left out! (9 pm-midnight. East Avenue Tavern.
727 E Burnside S t . $2. 236-6900 ) (4/7)
G e ntle G ia n ts of O re g o n (PO Box 8333. Portland OR 97283.
Chubline 283 5650 ) ( 8 /4 )
M e tro 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 )
Positive Presence is a gay. lesbian and bisexual spiritual discussion
group that meets for potluck. prayer, meditation and discussion of
various spiritual issues Varying forms of spiritual expression welcome
and encouraged (5 pm potluck. first and third Sundays. Loyola Retreat
Center. 3220 S E 43rd A ve . 860-2798 ) ( 8/4)
Potter’s House is an evangelical and charismatic Christian church
open to everyone, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of the
community. Bill Roberts, pastor. (Bible study 9:30 am. worship 10:30
am Sunday. scripture study on homosexuality 7pm Tuesday: worship/
study 7pm Wednesday. 3830 S E 6 2nd Ave.. 775-5024 ) ( 6/1 6)
Radical Faeries co-create their spirituality with nature, subvert
T h e Real C onnection! A social gathering for gay men who are
uniformity, and practice the politics o f play. (235 0826 ) ( 5/19)
artists, writers, musicians and creative in all the disciplines. Informal
potluck gatherings on the second Friday of every month. (Call for
meeting details: Todd 288-4736 o r M ike 282-0107.) (5/19)
Reach O u t! is a support group for gay men and lesbians who are
former Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons. (POBox 1173, Clackamas.
OR 97015. 657-0620 ) ( 8/4 )
Salon G ro u p (formerly W omen in Academia Salon) is a tea and
S t. P hilip N e ri's Paulist C e n te r sponsors Catholic Gay and
discussion group. Stimulating and varied topics Everyone is welcome.
(3-5 pm. fourth Sundays. 224-0537 '.) (8/4)
S in g le Professional W om en ove r 38 meet to go out on the town
for dinners, films, plays or music. (First and third Saturday evenings.
725-4255.) (8/4)
T h ird Sunday B ru n c h invites all lesbian women to its monthly
potluck. Join other warm, friendly and interesting women. (11 am.
every third Sunday, 650-2255 ) (6/16)
T ra v e l Lam bda C on n ectio n s C lu b offers gay men over 40 the
opportunity to travel with low-cost accommodations Members stay in
private homes of other gay men Be a hosting or non-hosting member
and have a "home away-from-home" experience (TLC Club. PO Box
86492. Portland. OR 97286. 598 3442 ) (4/7)
SPIRITUALITY
Congregation N e veh 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 246-8831 )
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First Unitarian C h u rc h of Portland welcomes lesbians, gay men
and bisexuals (Services 8 30. 10. and 11:30 am Sundays. 1011 S W
12th Ave . Bill 236-2830 ) ( / )
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First U ni tad 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 W oodworth, assoc (10:30
am Sunday worship. 1838 S W Jefferson. 228-3195 ) (2 /1 7)
T h e G o d C onnection C anta r fo r N e w Th o u g h t C hristianity
Rev Casey Chaney and Rev Berdell Moffett, senior ministers (10am
Sundays. W estgate Piara, room 105. 3800 S W Cedar Hills B lvd .
Beaverton. 643- 7591.) (6/16)
Jo u rn e y C atholic Co m m u n ity Searching? So are we Mass with
the Ftev Gary Mclnnis All are welcome. (6 pm Sundays. Southwest
13th Avenue and Clay Street. 245-0339 ) ( / )
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Lesbian Outreachwith Mass, followed by socializing. (7 30pm Fridays.
2408 SE 16th Ave . 231-4955 ) (8 /4 )
Seventh-day 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)(7/7)
Shalom M inistries is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendly persons
Vocal ensemble (6 30 pm Wednesdays) 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. (760-4215 .)(5 /1 9 )
S iste rS p irit is women sharing spirituality. All women welcome. M ost
events wheelchair accessible Im botg/Candlem as Celebration
all women and children welcome Wheelchair accessible (6 pm. Echo
Theatre. 1515SE37thAve ) Fem inist Christian Com m u n ion —
all are welcome Wheelchair accessible (7 30 pm. 2229 SE Market
St.). ‘ M ystical Im ages in S u fis m ' — a lecture by Nasira Alma,
open to all (7 30pm. MCC/Portland. 1644 NE 24th A v e . $3-$5 sliding
scale) (P O B ox 9246. Portland. O R 97207. 294 0645 ) ( 5/1 9)
S t. Step h e n 's Episcopal C h u rc h Is an open and affirming
congregation. Rector, the Rev Constance A. Hammond Eucharist and
Healing service (1 2 .10 pm Wednesdays) Inclusive Language Eucha
rist (5.30pm Thursdays) Eucharist (7 4 5 pm Sundays) Eucharist with
choir; Sunday school and nursery (10 am Sundays). (1432 S W 13th
Ave . 223 6424 ) ( 5/19)
U n iversity Park United M ethodist C h u rc h is a Reconciling
Congregation which welcomes and affirms all persons regardless of
sexual orientation. (Worship. 9. 55 am Sundays. 4775 N Lombard St..
Karen E. Crooch. pastor. 2 8 9 7 8 4 3 .) (5/19)
SPORTS
A lle g ro B occe Portland is now forming For anyone Interested in
learning to play Italian or French lawn bowling with time to dedicate to
the sport (Contact Paul o r Wayne 693-0963 ) (8/4)
Am a zon D ragons Interested paddlers are welcome to sign up for
the LCP-sponsored team (287-4877.)(5/19)
236-1420 ) (
The A d ve n tu re G ro u p meets for regularly scheduled hiking, camp
ing, skiing and other outdoor activities (452-5680 ) ( 5/19)
M etanoia P eace 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 ctivity schedule 284-7996. C o-pastors Joyce
McManus. 284-3426 and John Schwiebert. 281-3697.)( / )
B icycle D ecide and Ride for men and women meets Saturday
M etaphysical S tu d y G ro u p Is there interest in the gay and
Forest G ro u p outings are cooperative adventures for women only.
lesbian community in studying such works as A Course in Miracles and
other writings that liberate the spirit 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 ) ( / )
Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and
choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level H ike on
P o w e ll B u tte . 3 -m lle lo o p . 3 0 0 -ft. e le v a tio n gain (Sun
day. Feb 19. 293 1358) Hike at O a k 's Bottom. 2 9-mtle loop.
Great Blue Heron watching (Sunday. Feb 26.235-1712) (255-3378)
(8/4)
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M etropolitan C o m m u n ity C h u rc h of Portland is a community
coming together to proclaim through words and action the message of
G od's loving presence In all creation The Rev Roy A Cole, pastor
(Worship 10 am Sunday. 7 pm Wednesday, office hours 9 am 2 pm
Monday-Fnday. 1644 NE 24th A ve . 281 8868 ) ( / )
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293-0438. o rw rite PCBA. P O B o x 851. Portland. O R 97207.)(5/19)
Rosetow n Ram blers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance
club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels (7-9:45 pm
Wednesdays, lower level. Trinity United M ethodist Church. Southeast
39th Avenue and Steele Street, PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228.
Karin 232- 7643; or Michael 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 pe r family. 223-628 7.7(6/16)
Te a m P ortlan d A q u a tic C lu b An organized masters swim team
for all swimming levels and interests. (Practice 9-11 am Sundays.
YWCA. 1111 S W 10th Ave . Jill 228-1596 ) (6/16)
Te a m Portland Te n n is Association 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 23 3-8030) (5/19)
W om en's 33+ 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 o m e n 's to uch football meets every Sunday. (10:45 am.
Normandale Park. Northeast 57th Avenue and Halsey Street. Kate
282-7820 ) ( 5/1 9)
W restling C lu b provides means to contact other wrestlers. (PO Box
40066. Portland. OR 97240-0066 ) (8/4)
YOUTH
IY G P e e r C o u n s e lin g H o tlin e for sexual minority youth.
(I-800-347-TEEN, o r write: IYG, PO Box 20716. Indianapolis. IN
46220. 317-541-8726.) (8/4)
The National Coalition fo r Ga y, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth
is a new organization of groups and individuals formed to serve the needs
of queer youth across the country. Current projects include the devel
opment o f a national database of resources. (PO Box 24589 San Jose
CA 95154-4589 ) (4/21)
O regon Sexual M inority Youth N etw ork is run by. for and with
gay. lesbian and bisexual youth (24 years old and younger) and serves
as a network for individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting
the needs and concerns o f gay. lesbian and bisexual youth ( PO Box
162. Portland. OR97207-0162.228-5976:orRachel497-30l6tbeeperl.
o r Aaron 202-3 5121beeper17(5/19)
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency primarily
Le sb ia n s p iritu a lity d isc u ss io n g ro u p forming. (Nancy
5 / 19 )
Portland G a y and Lesbian C om m unity B ow ling A sso cia
tion (11 am Sundays. Pro 300 Lanes. 3031 SE Powell Blvd.. Tom
mornings for rides o f 30-50 miles (9 am. Wallace Park. Northwest
Raleigh Street and 25th Avenue, weather permitting. 2 2 7-1756 )(5/19)
O re g o n Tra il G ay Rodeo Association promotes equine sports
and country western lifestyle In the lesbian and gay community
(284 6876JC7/7)
serving members of the sexual minority communities. Social/support
groups for sexual m in o rity yo u th are W in d fire (m eets d o w n
tow n). Aw akenings (meets at Harry 's M other on the east side), and
Q -C re w (meets 2-4 pm Saturday afternoons at Harry's Mother)
Coming out groups for men, women and youth meet regularly The
agency also can provide educational sessions and Inservice training on
homophobia. (620 S W Fifth A v e . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204
223-8299 ) ( 5/19)
Rainbow is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual minority
youth of color, sponsored by The Urban League o f Portland
(280-2600) (6/15)
Roots and B ra n ch e s provides positive mental health counseling
tailored to the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. Therapy,
consultation, advocacy and referral are offered to Individuals and
families on a sliding scale A program o f The Network (2020 SE Powell
S t . 238-0780 ) ( 8 /4 )
T h e Zone is an on-line computer bulletin board for lesbian, gay and
bisexual teens Based in Los Angeles, the free service operates 24
hours a day (213-731-0390 ) ( 4 P )
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)