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discussion group, and one social event each month. (Bad Girls. P O
Box 17254. Portland. O R 97217-0254.) (8/4)
Bisexual C om m u nity Fo ru m is celebrating 15 years of service to
Portland's bisexual and bi-friendly community Socials held on second
and fourth W ednesdays. (7.30pm . Chopstlx Express. East Burnside
and 27th Avenue. Laury: 285-4848.) (11 /17)
B L A S T T i Bisexuals. Lesbians, and Straights Talking Together is a
discussion group for all w om en. (Meets Wednesday evenings.
Catherine 233-1979 or K Ronda 282-8586 ) (8/4)
A book reading gro u p is forming to read and discuss works by
Latina writers. Scheduled to meet the first Sunday of each month. N o
cost. All are welcom e to attend. (7:30pm. In Other Words bookstore.
Celeste 235-7351.) (4/7)
C a scade B e a rs is a group of like-minded men who support and
further the Bear Movement for Bears and their admirers in the
Northwest. Th e group Is currently having a membership drive. (625
S W 10th Ave., Suite 125. Portland. O R 972052788. $15 per year
membership dues. Bear Une 323-6071.) (6/16)
Chapa Is an organization devoted to teaching men new to the leather
community the tenets of safe, sane and consensual S /M . Learn the
how -to's from more experienced players. (Send name, address and a
brief statement of interest to- Chaps. P O Box 5161. Portland O R
97208)1 8/4)
C a tc h him
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C h a ru b ic
jokastar
B o b Sm ith
appaars
at 8 pm
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one-on-one support, referrals, and advocacy O pen to women escap
ing domestic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator Child
care provided (Jane 948 7579 ) (10/21)
B en e r e d L e s b ia n S u p p o r t G r o u p is a confidential group for
lesbians and bisexual w om en w ho have been physically, sexually or
emotionally battered m their relationships with women ( Women space.
Eugene. 485-6513. ask for Carrie ) (5/19)
C a l the M a e C r i m e U n i t of the Portland P o k e at > 2 3 -0 4 3 4 if you
feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime In Portland Jim
Be Rah is the bias crime detective If you are In Immediate danger, call
0 - 1-1
(
10 / 21 )
The D o m a a tle V io le n c e We a o u rc a C e n t e r provides a 24-hour
crisis Ine as well as shelter at a confidential location for all w om en and
children escaping domestic violence (640-11 7f.J(10/21>
L e a M o n o d a e e r v e three f r e e o f v io le n c e . Battered lesbian
support groi ips facilitated by lesbians Confidential Intakes Child care
provided, donations accepted (Sandl 2896869 M l 0/21)
RECOVERY
C o -D e p e n d e n ts A nonym ou s fo r G e y M en a nd Lesbians
meets weekly (7 8 3 0 pm Sundays. Uve and Let Uve Club. 2802 S E
Ankeny St . 231 3760 )(2 / 1 7 )
F ire Falrlee holds N A candlelight meetings (8:15-9:30pm Wednes
days. Uve and Let Uve Oub. 2802S E Ankeny St.. 231-3760)110/20
P o rtla n d C o y M e n 's C h o ru s rehearses Monday evenings
(6998586. to audition 2 5 5 H O M O ) (10 /6)
The P o rtla nd Lesbian C h o ir accepts singing members In Sep
tember and January Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings
Supportive members and volunteers are welcom e anytime! (P O Box
8212. Portland. O H 97207. 2 4 1 8994 )(1 0 / 6 )
G entle G ia nts of O re g o n Is a social group for chubby men and
their admirers. (P O Box8333. Portland O R 97283. Chubline: 283-5650.)
(9/18)
K -B Cbab is a group of kindred folks and their dogs w ho meet to walk,
Enjoy Live jazz st Hobo’s
(includes BEVERAGE of your choke)
When your evening Is over our
Hmo will take you home
(one location only)
TWO PCOPlf...$90.00 • FOUR PEORU....1140.00
SIX PEOPLE....$190.00
Packages not including Hmo available for $25 par
person, (available at all three locations.)
R e s e rv a tio n s : C a ll ( 5 0 3 ) 2 4 3 -5 5 3 0
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M otnnoin Ps s cs C o mm unity is a Reconciling Congregation of
the United Methodist Church that welcomes lesbians and gay men in
its life and ministry. (Activity schedule: 284-7996. co-pastors Joyce
McManus 284-3426 and John Schwiebert 281-3697 ) (5/19)
M e trop olita n C om m u nity C h u rc h of P o rtla nd Is a community
coming together to proclaim through words and action the message
of G o d 's loving presence in all creation. Th e Rev Roy A . Cole, pastor.
(Worship: 10 am Sunday: 7 pm Wednesday, office hours. 9 am-2 pm
Monday-Friday. 2 4 0 0 NEBroadway. 281-8868.)(5/19)
M e trop olita n C o m m unity C h u rc h of tho G entle S h e p he rd
Is a Christian congregation that celebrates G o d 's love for everyone.
Services are open to all. Rev. Teresa L. Nunn, pastor. (Worship: 6pm
Sunday. 4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver. P O Box 5094. Vancouver. W A
98668. 360-253-8041.) (10/6)
P ositive Pre s ence Is a gay. lesbian and bisexual spiritual discus
P o tte r’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
third Saturday of every month. (7-10 pm, 281-4424 or 331-0415.)
(8/4)
am Sunday, scripture study on homosexuality 7 pm Tuesday: worship/
study 7pm Wednesday. 3830 S E 62nd Ave.. 7755024.) (6/16)
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. (59834 42.)
(4/7)
R adical Faeries co-create their spirituality with nature, subvert
Q u e e r M g h t a t La Luna is an all-ages event. Th e fabulous dance
Reac h O u t! is a support group for gay men and lesbians w ho are
T b a R eal C onn s ctio n i A social gathering for gay men w ho are
uniformity, and practice the politics of play. (23508 26.) (5/19)
former Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons. (P O B ox 1173. Clackamas
O R 97015. 657-0620.) (8/4)
8 L P M Bp N c rT s P a u8el C enter sponsors Catholic G a y and
Lesbian Outreach with M ass, followed by socializing. (7 3 0 pm
G a y m e n's a d u lt chR dren of atooboHca group. (7:30-9 pm
artists, writers, musicians and creative In all the disciplnes. Informal
potluck gatherings on the second Friday of every month. (Call for
Tuesdays. Uve and Let Uve Club. 2802 S E Ankeny St.. 231-3760.)
meeting details: Todd 28 8 4 7 3 6 or Mike 282-0107.)(5/19)
8 l S te p h e n 's E p isco p a l C h u rch Is an O pen and Affirming
S alon G ro u p (formerly W om en In Academia Salon) Is a tea and
Congregation. Rector, the Rev. Constance A . Hammond. Eucharist
and healing service (12:10 pm Wednesdays). Inclusive Language
Eucharist (5:30pm Thursdays). Eucharist (7:45pm Sundays). Eucha
rist with choir; Sunday school and nursery (10am Sundays). (1432 S W
(2/17)
L ive and Let L ive C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-S tep programs.
C a ll for calendar and m eeting times. (2802 S E Ankeny St..
231 3 7 6 0 ) (5/19)
gay men and lesbians In A A . (7 pm Mondays, upstairs . 7 pm Thurs
days. in the loft. Northwest 23rd Avenue and Kearney Street) (6/16)
R ational R e cove ry 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. 4 15
S W 13th Ave . Cliff Walker 2395359 ) ( 6/16)
8 o a and Love A d d ic ts A no nym 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. P O Box 6736. Portland. 97228.
650-7009) (5/19)
discussion group. Stimulating and varied topics. Everyone Is welcome.
(3-5 pm. fourth Sundays. 2 24 -0 537 ) (8/4)
Fridays. 2408 S E 16th Ave., 231-4955.H8/4)
S in g le P rofessional W om an o v e r 3 8 meet to go out on the town
13th Ave . 223-6424 ) (5/19)
for dinners, films, plays or music. (First and third Saturday eve
nings. 725-4255.) ( 8/4)
S eventh day A d ve n tis t. K inship International offers spiri
T h ird S u nda y B ra n ch invites all lesbian w om en to its monthly
potluck. Join other warm, friendly and interesting wom en. (11 am,
every third Sunday. 650-2255 ) (6/16)
T ra v e l I einhda C o n ne ction s C lu b offers gay men over 40 the
opportunity to travel with low-cost accommodations. M em bers stay In
private homes of other gay men. Be a hosting or non-hosting member
and have a 'hom e-away-from -hom e* experience. ( TLC C lu b . P O Box
86492. Portland. O R 97286. 598-3442.) (4/7)
SPIRITUALITY
tual. emotional and social support to present o r former S D A s w ho are
gay or lesbian. A not-for-profit organization. (P O Box 7320. Laguna
Niguel. C A 92677, 714-248-1299 ) 0 / 7 )
S h a lom M in istrie s Is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendly persons.
Vocal ensemble (6.30pm Wednesdays) W orship (7:45pm Wednes
days) Also Com ing O ut. Grief and Reconciling Religion and Hom o
sexuality groups and counseling. United Methodist pastors, the Revs.
Jeanne G . Knepper and Alice Knotts. (760-4215.) (5/19)
S le te rS p irit is w om en sharing spirituality. AN w omen welcome.
M ost events wheelchelr accessible W icca n discuselo n gro u p
considers "Rituals and ritual practice" (7-9pm. Wednesday. Ju n e 21.
offices ) M y stica l Im ages Le ctu re S eries» "Mystical images In
the works of William Blake. * Presented by Geoffrey Ashe, Arthurian
scholar of Glastonbury, England (7:30 pm Thursday. June 22. M C C .
2400N E Broadway. Portland. $3-$5 (siding scale). 8 unfeet V I, the
SOCIAL
sum m er so lstice festival» camp out or come daily. W orkshops,
rituals and celebration for everyone, children welcome (FrkJay-Sun-
A m p le O p p o rtunities organizes many activities for large women
D lgnity/P ortla nd. the national organization of lesbian, gay and
day. Juna 23-25. call or write to register). (Offices. Suite 426,408 S W
Second Ave.. Portland . mailing address: P O Box 9246. Portland. O R
97207. 294-0645 ) ( 5/19)
(245 1524)15/19)
bisexual Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, welcom es all to
weekly M ass. (7 .3 0 pm Saturdays. St. Stephen's Epsicopal Church.
U n ive rsity P e rk U n ite d M ethodist C h u rc h is a Reconciling
Congregation which welcomes and affirms all persons regardless of
B a d G irtei Portland's w om en's S / M educational group is open to all
w omen Interested In exploring the deeper part of their psyches AN
levels of experience welcom e Bad Girls sponsors one workshop, one
Next SHOWTIME st D a r e « / / « '* X V
(bevorsf* not Included)
Jo u rn e y C a th o lic Com m unity. Searching? S o are we. M ass
with the Rev. G ary Mclnnls. All are welcome. (6 pm Sundays.
Southwest 13th Avenue and Clay Street. 245-0339.) (5/19)
761-3979)112/1)
Lesbian su p p o rt gro u p fo r w o m an SO and o v e r meets the
lesbian outreach. Meetings, services and other events are held
monthly. All interested people are Invited to attend (Sheri Cordova
246-8831.) (5/19)
1st Our limo will pick you up A It’s DINNER it The
Fox A Hounds (Includo* beversgt of your choke)
(10 am Sundays. Westgate Plaza, room 105. 3800 S W Cedar Hills
Btvd., Beaverton. 643-7591.)( 6/16)
potluck, Loyola Retreat Center. 3220 S E 43rd Ave., 860-2798.)
( 10 / 21 )
gay men and supportive friends Bring your Instrument and a music
stand. If you have one (Mating address. P O Box 1082. Portland. O H
97207 information One 7992170 ) (2/17)
A lways R a m b l
Th e G od C o n n e ction C e n te r fo r New Th o u g h t C h ristia n
ity Rev C a se y Chaney and Rev. Berdell Moffett, senior ministers.
Lesbian C a rd e n O u b Is a social network for lesbians interested
In gardening. Newsletters, plant exchanges and social outings. (Sandl
C o n gre ga tion N ovell S halom (conservative) sponsors a gay and
& ld HoWN $ARTy $AcliAqE
JOM Us POH AN Eves*« Y 0 U*I 1
F irs t U n itsd M ethodist C h u rc h is a Reconciling Congregation
where you are invited to worship and serve G o d in every aspect of
church activity Off-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 ) (2/17)
sion 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. (5pm
Roes C ity G ay Freedom Band is a concert band open to lesbians.
D o n't play an Instrument or sing, but stM want to fom In the fun?
Becom e a part of the Rose C ity G ay Freedom Band's perform ance
R a g e o rp e (Samantha Conn 222 9843 7(2/17)
F irs t U n ita ria n C h u rch o f P o rtland welcomes lesbians, gay
men and bisexuals. (Services: 8.30. 10. and 11.30am Sundays. 1011
S W 12th Ave . BUI 236-2830 ) (5/19)
talk, in Portland-area parks. (First and third Sundays. 2852986.)
(8/4)
nonsmoking A A meetings every Monday. (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E
Seventh S t . Vancouver. 360494-5068 ) ( 12/21)
R ainbow R eco v e ry G ro u p meets at the Portland Alano Club. For
Thought persuasion seeks experienced, like-minded singers and
Instrumentalists Partnershlplngroup vtslonmcludesTuesdayevening
rehearsals. Independent rehearsals, and several evening or weekend
performances each month (Rehearsals at Unify Church of Beaverton.
Bob 231-5135 ) (4/17)
izing in an unstructured setting. All dads and prospective dads
welcome. (23819 38.) (12/21)
room features a different m x of music each w eek, sometimes with live
bands! (Mondays. 215 S E Nkith Ave.. $3-$ 10 sliding scale ) (9/1)
the Alano C lub boardroom. (5.30-6:45 pm. 909 N W 24th Ave.,
222-5756) (10/21)
B o un d le s s S p irits i a performance-oriented choral group of N e w
G a y dads su p p o rt g rm g i meets monthly for support and social
G a y . Lesbian a nd 81 R ainbow G ro u p o f V a n co u ve r holds
R a inbow A l-A n o n M eetin g gets together every W ednesday In
MUSIC
Easts Ida O u t is a w om an's night of entertainment, dancing and
community every Sunday. D J M el spins the discs and presents live
entertainment. D o n't be left out! (9pm-mldnight. East Avenue Tavern.
727 E Burnside St.. $2. 2 36490 0 ) (4/7)
F irs t C o n gre ga tio na l C h u rc h . an O pen and Affirming C ongrega
tion. extends a warm welcom e to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals.
Wheelchair accessible; free parking. (Worship . 10:30 am Sunday.
1126 S W Park A v e , Portland. 2 2 8 -7 2 19 .)(1 0 / 2 0 )
HIV POSITIVE PERSONS
WITH GENITAL HERPES
The Kelly Avenue Clinic is looking
for the following people:
1.
2.
3.
18 years o f age or older
HIV Positive with a CD4
count>100
History o f anogenital
herpes with an outbreak
within the last year
We are conducting a research study of a
new investigational medication in the
prevention of anogenital herpes out
breaks
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE FREE
HERPES MEDICATION FOR THE
DURATION OF THE STUDY
CALL DR. USA MARR AT 503-226-6678
1432 S W 13th Ave . mailing address P O Box 6708. Portland. O R
97228. call 295-4868) (10/6)
THE POTTER’S HOUSE
MINISTRIES
Invites you to stop By our6ooth
a fter the parade, Saturday, June 17th.
\Ve are a reconciling,
<Ei>angeficaf Charismatic Church
Join us Sunday, June 18th at 10 a.m.
SPEAKER: PEGGY CAMPOLO
American (Baptist M inister
Conference Speaker
Spouse o f author, Cecturer and(Pastor
Tony Compofo
3830S.F. 62nd
(6etween (Powell an d (Foster)
(Phone: (503)775.5024