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W restling C lu b provides means to contact other wrestlers (PO
B ox 40066. Portland. OR 97240 0066 ) ( 8/4)
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 God's loving presence in all creation. The Rev Roy A Cole, pastor.
(W orship 10 am Sunday; 7 pm W ednesday, o ffice hours 9 am-2 pm
M onday Friday. 1644 NE 24th A v e , 281 -8868 ) (5/19)
| G ay 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 soctal/polltlcal advocacy (265-5S62 ) (5/19)
N o rth C oast Pride N e tw 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)
YOUTH
M etropolitan C o m m u n ity C h u rc h of the Gentle Shepherd
is a Christian congregation that celebrates God's love for everyone
Services are open to all Rev Teresa L Nunn, pastor (W orship: 6 pm
IY G
Sunday. 4505 E 18th S t., Vancouver; PO Box 5094. Vancouver. WA
98668. 360-253-804 1 )0 0 /6 )
(1 -800-347-TEEN, o r w rite IYG, PO Box 20716. Indianapolis. IN
46220. 317-541-8726.) (8/4)
Positive Presence is a gay. lesbian and bisexual spiritual discussion
group that meets the first and third Sunday of every month for potluck.
prayer, meditation and discussion of various spiritual issues Varying
forms of spiritual expression welcome and encouraged (5 pm potluck.
Loyola R etreat Center. 3220 SE 43rd Ave , 860-2798 ) (10/21)
Le sb ia n , G a y and Blseaual Y o u th G ro u p of Eugene meets
every Monday Age 25 and under A peer social, support and rap
group. (5-6 30 pm , Koininia C enter library. 1414 Kincaid S t. U niver
s ity o f O regon cam pus. 346-3360 ) (9/1)
Training and Resource Center. PO Box 2004. Newport. OR 97365.
2 6 5 -3 0 8 7 X 6 /1 6 )
The N ational C o alition fo r G a y, Lesbian and Bisexual
Y o u t h 'S a new organization of groups and individuals formed to serve
the needs of queer youth across the country Current projects include
the development of a national database of resources ( PO Box 24589.
San Jose. CA 9 5 15 4 -4 5 8 9 ) (4/21)
EASTERN OREGON
P otter'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. (B ible study 9 30 am. worship 10 30
am Sunday; scripture study on hom osexuality 7 pm Tuesday; w o rsh ip /
study 7 pm W ednesday. 3830 SE 62nd Ave . 775-5024 5(6/16)
P e e r C o u n s e lin g H otline for sexual minority youth
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
Lam bda Eastern O re go n A ssociation is a social networking
association for gay men and lesbians, with bimonthly social activities
(Box 382. Baker City. OR 97814 ) (8/4)
O re g o n Sexual M in o rity Y o u th N e tw o rk is run by. for and with
gay. lesbian and bisexual youth (age 24 and younger) and serves as a
network for Individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting the
needs and concerns of gay. lesbian and bisexual youth (P O B o x 162,
Portland. OR 97207-0162. 228-5976 . o r Rachel 497-3016 IbeeperI.
o r A aron 202-3512 (beeper) ) (5/19)
Radical Faeries co-create their spirituality with nature, subvert
uniformity, and practice the politics of play. (235-0826 ) (5/19)
Reach O u tl is a support group for gay men and lesbians who are
former Jehovah 's Witnesses and Mormons (PO Box 1173. Clackamas
OR 97015. 657-0620 ) (0/4)
SOUTHERN OREGON
G a y and Lesbian Alliance meets monthly (7 30 pm. second
Thursdays. Umpqua Unitarian Church, 1265 N W W atters. Roseburg,
PO Box 813, Roseburg. OR 9 7 4 7 0 ) (5/19)
Phoenix R ising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency
primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities. Social/
support groups for sexual m inority youth are W in d fire (m e e ts
d o w n to w n ). A w a k e n in g s (m eets at H arry 's M other on the east
side), and Q -C r e w (m eets 2-4 pm Saturday afternoons at H arry's
M othe r) A new group for gay, lesbian and bisexual teens w ho
are interested in expressing their artistic talents (writing,
drama, visual arts, etc.) In a safe environment has started (5-7 pm
Fridays) Coming out groups meet regularly (6 2 0 S W Fifth A ve .S u ite
710. Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299 ) ( 5/19)
S t. P hilip N e rl's Paullst C e n te r sponsors Catholic Gay and
Lesbian Outreach with Mass, followed by socializing. (7 30 pm
Fridays. 2408 SE 16th Ave . 231-4955 ) (8/4)
Se ve n th -d a y A d ve n tist, K insh ip International offers spiri
tual, 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 )
Sh alom M inistries is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendly persons
Vocal ensemble (6:30pm W ednesdays). Worship (7.45pm W ednes
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.) (5/19)
Author Loo Lynch roads from Cactus Lova
at It’s M y Ploasuro on Frida y, A p ril 28
S is te rS p irlt is women sharing spirituality. All women welcome. Most
events wheelchair accessible P aseovar S e d a n call for registration,
potluck assignments, directions or more information (6pm Friday. A p ril
P ortland F ro n tru n n e rs is an internationally affiliated running club
for gay men, lesbians and their friends Everyone Is welcome to run.
(6.30pm Tuesday . 9am S aturday. D unlw ayPark. Tam ara233-4937.)
( 10 / 6 )
21 .M arshall Com m unity Center, 1009E M cLoughlinB tvd. Vancouver.
Wash.). S iste rS p irlt Celebratloni a ritual for women celebrating
the Goddess (6 pm Sunday. A pril 23. call fo r location and details)
Fem inist Christian C o m m unloni led by the Rev Frodo Okulam.
Open to all (7:30 pm W ednesday. A p ril 26. Queen o f Heaven G nostic
Chapel. 2229 SE M arket S t. Portland) M ystical Im ages Lecture
Series! ” Mystical Images In Science Fiction and Fantasy." Facilita
tors includeTasa Wolfstar (7:30pm Thursday. A p ril27, M CC. 24 00NE
P ortland G a y and Lesbian C o m m u n ity B o w lin g A s s o c ia
tion (11 am Sundays. Pro 300 Lanes. 3031 SE Pow ell Btvd., Tom
293-0438. o r w rite: PCBA. P O B ox 851. Portland. OR 97207 ) (5/19)
R o seto w n Ram blers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance
club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels (7-9 45 pm
Broadway. Portland. $3-$5 sliding scale) (O ffices: 408 S W Second
Ave . Portland; mailing address PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207,
294-0645.) ( 5/19)
W ednesdays, low er level. Trinity U nited M etho dist Church. S outh
east 39th Avenue and S teele S tree t , PO Box 5352. Portland. OR
97228. Karin 232-7643; o r M ichael 297-6416 ) (5/19)
S t. S tep 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 (12:10 pm W ednesdays) Inclusive Language
Eucharist (5 :3 0 p m Thursdays) Eucharist (7:45 pm Sundays). Eucha
rist wtth choir; Sunday school and nursery (10am Sundays). (1432 S W
13th Ave , 223-6424.) (5/19)
Rose C ity Softball A sso cia tio n is now forming in Portland Play
begins Spring 1995; all skill levels are welcome Players provide their
own equipment; player/team fees will cover cost of fields, umpires,
etc. Nonplayers who would like to help organize or make other
contributions are also welcome! (Send name, address and telephone
to. RCSA. PO Box 22322. M ilwaukie. O R 97269. o r call 281-7637 )
U n iversity Parle U nited 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. 4775 N Lom bard S t..
Karen £ Crooch, pastor. 2 8 9 -7 8 4 3 .)( 5/19)
(9/1)
Social N ig h tclu b P a rtn e r D a ncin g (ballroom style) for same-sex
partners. Sign up now, space is limited. Learn the Rumba, Cha-Cha.
Mambo. East Coast Swing. West Coast Swing. Tango. Waltz and
more Weekly classes are taught by a professional instructor. (7-8 30
pm Fridays. 1100 N W G lisan S t.. 3rd floor. $ 5 p e r person. 236-5129
o r 282-0790 ) ( 10/6)
SPORTS
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 -5 pm . every
third Sunday. $3.75 p e r fam ily. 223-6281 ) ( 6/16)
A lle g ro B occe P ortland for anyone Interested In learning to play
Italian or French lawn bowling with time to dedicate to the sport.
(C ontact Paul o r W ayne 693-0963 ) (8/4)
Te a m Portland A q u a tic C lu b An organized masters swim team
for all swimming levels and interests (P ractice 9-11 am Sundays.
YWCA. 1111 S W 10th A ve . J ill 228-1596 ) (6/16)
The A d ve n tu re G ro u p meets for regularly scheduled hiking,
camping, skiing and other outdoor activities. (452-5680 ) (5/19)
B icycle D e cid e 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, weatherperm ttting. 227-1 756/(5/19)
Team Portland Te n n is Association is a club fo r 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 (B ill 2 3 2 -5 5 5 7 .)( 5/19)
F o re s t 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
(25 5-3 378 ) ( 8/4)
W om en's 3 9 « bike rid in g g roup, 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 /1 7)
G ra n ts Pass Parents snd Friends of Lesbians and Gays
meets the third Thursday of the month (7 pm. Church o f Religious
Science. 460 SW "/" S t.. G rants Pass. 476-4155X 7/7)
Klam ath A re a Lam bda A ssociation (PO Box 43. Klamath
Falls. OR 97601. 883 2437 ) (6/16)
Klam ath C o u n ty Parenta/Frienda of Lesbians and G ays
meets the first Tuesday of each month (7pm . First U nited M ethodist
Church. 230 N 10th S t . Klamath Falls. 882 3309 ) ( 6/16)
R a in b ow is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual
minority youth of color, sponsored by The Urban League of Portland
(280-2600 ) (6/15)
O n T ra c k 's Alan Collins A ID S Project offers HIV counseling.
testing, educational outreach and case management at the 10th
Street O utreach C en te r adult foster care at 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 o r
779-2006) (7/7)
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 of The Network. (2020 SE Pow ell
S t . 238-0780 ) ( 8/4)
R ogue Valle y Parents and Friends of Lesbians and G a ys
meets the first Thursday and third Tuesday of the month (F irst U nited
M ethodist Church, 175 N M ain S t.. Ashland. 488-3436 ) (7/7)
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)
Va lle ys of the U m p qu a M etropolitan C o m m u n ity C h u rc h
meets second Sunday of the month Services are currently performed
by the laity of the Church. (1 1 3 0 am. 2836 Carnes Road Ithe old
center). PO Box 2125. Roseburg. OR 97470. 679 0975 ) (5/19)
T h s Z one is an online computer bulletin board for lesbian, gay and
bisexual teens Based in Los Angeles, the free service operates 24
hours a day (213-731-0390 ) ( 4/7)
W o m a n s o u rc e . (PO Box 335. Ashland. 97520. 482-2026.
488-1616.) (6/16)
W om en's C ris is S u p p o rt Te a m (74 8N W F ifth S t . G rants Pass.
97526. 479 9349; o r H otline 479-1400 ) (6/16)
CENTRAL OREGON
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A n o th e r Sid e hosts a get together for gays, lesbians and their
friends (9 p m -1 am. every Saturday) Also monthly support meetings
for gay and lesbian couples and a monthly men-only night (388-2395.)
(8/4)
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
B e yo n d T h e C lo s e t Inc. provides services to the lesbian and gay
community. Its families, friends and supporters Services Include
speakers, films, entertainers and workshops that educate about
issues of concern, such as homophobia. BTC 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 9174.
Bend. OR 97708. 3 17-8966 7(5/19)
Th e C lu b B B S is a computer bulletin board dedicated to empower
ing 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 B o x 2 5 9 5 4 , E ugene. O R 9 7 4 0 2 ; In te rn e t a d d re s s
112130O statlon.m v com . o r dial w ith yo u r m odem 503-345-7988. 24
hours. 7 days p e r week ) (3/17)
Bisexual, Lesbian, G ay Inform ation for all of Central Oregon
(388-2395. a n ytim e .) (8/4)
Th e G a y and Lesbian Health C a re W orkers of Salem is open
to gay men and lesbians who work In any health- related field (371 -9501 )
(8/4)
D eschutes C o u n ty C oalition for H u m an D ign ity (PO Box
6084. Bend. OR 97708-6084. 3 8 5 -3 3 2 0 ) (6/16)
Deschutes Discrim ination Reporting Line (3 8 3 -4 1 1 3 X 6 /1 6)
Th e G a y. Lasbian and O th e rs 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)
Equestrian G ro u p (G oose Lake Ranch. 388-3680 ) (5/19)
G a y and Lasbian A lc o h o lic s A n o n ym o u s meets in Bend (7
pm Fridays. 388-3680 ) (5/19)
S w e e t S p irit M etropolitan C o m m u n ity C h u rc h is an ecu
menical Christian church open to all people Come celebrate with us
(11 am Sundays. 3322 Lancaster D r NE. Salem. 363-6618 ) (4/7)
COASTAL OREGON
W illam ette U n ive rs ity's Lesbian. G a y, Bisexual Alliance
meets on a weekly basis during the school year for discussions, event
planning, and support Community members are welcome to attend
(C ontact the M ulticultural A ffa irs O ffice 370-6267 ) (8/4)
W o m e n 's to uch football meets every Sunday (1 0 45 am.
O re g o n Tra il G a y Rodeo A ssociation promotes equine sports
and country western lifestyle In the lesbian and gay community.
Norm andale Park. N ortheast 57th Avenue and Halsey S treet. Kate
2 8 2 -7 8 2 0 ) (5/19)
(284-6876 ) (7 /7 )
C o u n ty C oalition for Hum an Rights is committed to the promo
tion 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)
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