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technical solution. (7 pm Mondays and Thursdays; 6 pm Fndays. 4 I5 S W
13th Ave . C lff W alker 239-5359 ) (6/1 6 )
Th» S nickm rw LmBmrr S h o w , with talk for gay men. lesbians and
bisexuals <727 2 4 9 1 )1 10/6)
Sea and Love A ddicts Anonym ous. You are not alone. A 12-Step
group fo r those struggling w ith sexual and/or emotional dependency. (6
pm W ednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland. 97228.
650-7009. 7(5/19)
CAMPUS
T he All-Hill Gey. Laablan ansi Bleexual AlHence is Oregon
Health Sciences U niversity's social and peer support group for students,
faculty, staff and friends Gatherings the first Tuesday o f each month.
(Angela 494 58 IB or S cott 632 8569 ) (3 /1 5 /9 6 )
SOCIAL
Am ple Opportunities organizes many activities fo r large women.
G A L A of d a r k College a campus club and support group for gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students, meets weekly. Septem
ber to June (Noon Tuesdays, h r room location cell advisors Kathy
Bobula 699 0328 o r David Oates 6990305 ) (5 /1 9 )
(245-1524. 7(5/19)
Bad Gbfsi Portland's women’s S /M educational group is open to all
women interested in exploring the deeper part o f their psyches. A ll levels
o f experience welcome. Bad G iris sponsors one workshop, one discus
sion group, and one social event each month. (BadG irls. PO Box 17254,
Portland. OR 97217-0254 ) (8 /4 )
Western States Chiropractic Col tops G ay. Lesbian and
Bisexual Alliance meetings are open to the chiropractic community.
(W estern States Student Affairs O ffice 2 5 1 -5 7 0 7 X 8 /1 6 )
Biseaual Com m unity Forum is celebrating 15 years o f service to
COMMUNITY
Portland's bisexual and bi-friendy comm unity Socials held on second
and fourth Wednesdays. (7:30 pm, Chops tix Express. East Burnside and
27th Avenue. Laury. 285-4848 ) (11 /1 7 )
■Sr
B L A S T T i Bisexuals. Lesbians, and Straights Talking Together is a
discussion group fo r all women. (M eets W ednesday evenings.
Catherine 233-1979 o r K'Ronda 282-8586 ) (8 /4 )
G eneral
Aslan and Pacific Islander Lesbians and G ays Is a social and
educational group for the Aslan and Pacific Islander community A ctivi
ties Include social outings, potiucks. cultural events, and rap groups
(Message line 232 6408 1 (2 /1 6 /9 6 )
Cabaret performer
Liz Keever appears
in the musical show
“In Pursuit of
Happiness”
Monday nights
through Oct. 30
at Darcolle XV
(so# Theater)
BINs« Oregon offers social, political and support groups to the
bisexual community. Its supporters, and bi-curtous people A mixed-
gender group meets first and third Tuesdays (7 pm. Laughing Horse
Books. B lL in e 299-4764.){ 5 /1 9)
Bonneville Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Resource G roup is for
mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues at
Bonneville Power Adm inistration Other federal employees welcome
(Group Inform ation 230-4733 o r 631-7767 7(5/19)
Brother to Brother Is a social and political group for African American
gay and bisexual men G et Involved and help set the group s agenda
(C all 940-7600. o r w rite 950 Lloyd Center. S uite 50. Portland.
97232.) W 15)
Employees Association for Gays and Lesbians of U 8 W E S T
Companies is an Informal group of 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
2 4 2 8 2 7 2 X 5/19)
Battered Lesbian S upport G roup is a confidential group for
people and their families W ith bi-weekly and m onthly open meetings
(PO B om 6 6 9 13 Portland OH 97290-6913. 774-8463 ) ( 8 /4 )
lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or
em otionally battered in their relationships with women. (W omenspace.
Eugene. 485-6513. ask fo r Carrie.) (5/1 9 )
offers gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, their fam ilies and friends a safe and
frie n d y environment to meet and socialize. A ctivities include camp-outs,
barbecues, rafting and movies. (7:30 pm. firs t and third Mondays,
inform ation: Rhonda or Sue 357-3107. 7(1 /1 9 )
Call the Bias Crim e Unit o f the Portland Police at 823-0434 if you
feel you have been a victim o f any type of bias crime In Portland. Jim
Be*at) is the bias crime detective. If you are in immediate danger, call
# - 1 - 1 . ( 10 / 21 )
founded to advocate for lesbian, gay and bisexual equality and to devise
and implement activities which prom ote positive images of lesbians, gay
men and bisexuals Call or w rite for inform ation (P O B om 5222. Portland.
OH 97208. 2 8 6 -0 I9 1 .il 6 /1 6 )
The Domestic Violence Resource Center provides a 24-hour
crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location fo r all women and
children escaping dom estic violence. (640-1171. 1(10/21)
Foster/Powell Neighborhood Gay/Lesbian/Bi Alliance meets
Coalition for Human Dignity is an anti-fascist organizing group
for socializing and organizing (Chns o r Lisa 774 7506 ) (2/1 6 /9 6 )
concerned with m onitoring, exposing and confronting far-right and new-
right political groups (7 pm. firs t and third Thursdays. M etropolitan
Community Church. 2400 NE Broadway. 2 8 1 5823 7(10/6)
support groups facilitated by lesbians. Confidential intakes Child care
provided; donations accepted. (Sandi 289 6869 7(10/21)
Families Political Action Committee recently formed to repre
sent diverse family structures Efforts will focus on the freedom of
families of a l types, the integrity o f a democratic educational system, and
the safety o f a ll ch ild re n . (PO B ox 1485. Sandy. OR, 97055,
253-8160 o r 2 8 8 4 3 0 6 ) (5 /5 )
other services to the lesbian community (223-0071, TDD o r voice )
( 10 / 6 )
Lesbians Living with Cancer meets bim onthly Partners and family
welcome, call for m eeting tim es and places
(2/1 6 /9 6 )
(K nstie 669 3 4 9 2 )
A G ay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation outpost has
been established in Portland to challenge the myths, stereotypes,
m isinformation and homophobia In our area, and to mobilize rapid
responses to media insensitivity and bigotry GLAAD needs volunteers
(239 7062 or e-m ail giaadpdxO aoicom .7(6/16)
Love Makes A Family serves lesbian and gay families through public
education and outreach A parents support group meets every second
Monday, along with an art group for school aged children, and a
discussion group for teenagers (6-8 pm. Union Station. Room 256.
228 3892. wnte PO Bo x f 1694. Portland. 9721 f 7 (3 /1 5 /9 6 )
G ay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northw est is a
historical society and archiving project working to preserve and docu
ment focal gay and lesbian history (M eets firs t Mondays. PO Box 3646.
Portland OH 97208-3646. 284 1872 ) (8 /4 )
Network Adult Therapy Services offers comprehensive mental
health assessment and treatm ent for sexual m inority Individuals, couples
and families Services may be covered through Oregon Health Plan/
Medteald. M e rit are or private insurance (825 NE 20th Ave . 238-5251 .)
(3 /1 5 /9 6 )
Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group focused on issues vital to
lesbian survival and visibility (7 3 0 pm. firs t and third Tuesdays. Rexel
Rosa Cafe. 2403 NE Alberta S t. w rite PO Box f 1544. Portland. OH
9721 f. or c a l 452 5 4 0 8 X 8 /4 )
No«th ereat Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for
cross-tkessers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials
(PO B om 4928 Portland. OH 97208-4928. 646 2902 ) (5/1 9 )
Log Cabin Republicans is part o f a nationwide coalition o f lesbian
and gay Republicans (6 30 pm. third Tuesdays. Club Max. Red Lion
H otel Downtown. Southwest Lincoln S treet and Fourth Avenue. Lee
6 4 2 7 2 9 2 ) (1 2 /1 )
Parents, Families and Friends of Leablane and G ay Men
provides love and support for af family members and friends of lesbians
and gay men Meet» the fourth W ednesday of every month (7 9 3 0 pm ,
Aoguatana Lutheran Church. Northeast 15th Avenue and K nott Street,
or wnte. PO B om 8944 Portland. OH 97207. 2 3 2 76 7 6 )1 5 /1 9)
Progressive Q ueers is an inform al group working fo r social justice
by taking action on Issues o f race, econom ic justice, cultural under
standing and gender and sexual identity (6 3 0 -8 pm. fourth Thursdays,
location o r inform ation Katharine 287 6082 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 )
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. Is a mental health agency primarily
serving memtxrrs of the sexual m inority comm unities Services are open
to at and include odM dual. couples family and group counseling and
support groups Skdkig 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 m servlce framing
on homophobia A peer support group for pre- and peat operative
transsexuals meets Tuesdays (7 3 0 9 pm ) (620 S W Fifth Ave . Surfs
710. Portland. OH 97204. 223 8299 1(5/19)
anti-gay bigotry and labor exploitation M eets every third Thursday (6 30
pm. N orthw est Service Center. 1819 M V Everett S t. Room 201,
228 3090. fax: 223 2390 ) (5/1 9 )
Right T o Privacy Political Action C ommittee advocates fu l civil
ngfits. human rights and social equity for lesbians. gay men and bisexuals
by endorsing and supporting candidates and campaigns (921 SW
M o m so n S t. Suite 546 Portland. O H9 7 205 228 5825 fax 228-1104
e-m ail rtppecO aoi com 1(10/20)
Sto p p in g V io le n c e A g a h te t W om en is a d re ct action and educa
tion group that recognizes pornography and prostitution as extremes on
a continuum of violence against women (777-27 9 6 1 (5 /1 9 )
Portland Biseaual Women is a dacussion group tor bisexual women
or any woman who may be wondering about her sexual ty A forum for
exchangng ideas feelings, resources and inform ation about bisexuality
Women o f any age race, culture encouraged to attend (7-9pm. second
and fourth Fridays. ft'» M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hmvthome Btvd prereg
ister 2360505 or 2 8 3 6 4 3 3 ) (4 /7 )
CRISIS
Portland Metre A rea P C User G roup for lesbians (777 3 0 2 0 )
Alcohol end D ru g HalpL Ine (23 2 8 0 6 3 n P o rtla nd )a rxIV o vIh U n »
P rid e N u ith n e e t is an ongoing organization that plans Laabun/G ay
Pride and other Pride associated events (PO B om 661 I. Portland OR
97228. 295 9 7 8 8 1 (6 /1 5 )
(233- I I 13 In Portland) give free, unturned and confidential assistance
C a l 1-800621-1646 from elsewhere In Oregon A service of the Oregon
Councf on N cohotsm and Drug A d d itio n (6/1 5 )
Right T e Piivec y Inc. advocates M civ1 rights, human rights and
The A nd-V iolence Line at 7 1 # 1 7 0 3 helps com ple statistics on
hate crimes and gives victim s a chance to talk to someone sympathetic
O u telde of Pord end. c x l 1 -AOO-7#S- 1 703 A service o f the
Lcatxan Community Project (5/1 9 )
I
Forest G rove Gays and Lesbians United for Enrichment
G ay «lads support group meets m onthly fo r support and socializing
in an unstructured setting. All dads and prospective dads welcome.
(2 3 8 -1 9 38 X 1 2/2 1 )
Gentle Giants of O regon is a social group fo r chubby men and their
admirers. (PO Box 8333. Portland OR 97283. Chubline: 283 5 6 5 0 )
(9/1 8 )
K -# C lub is a group o f kindred folks and their dogs who meet to walk,
talk, in Portland-area parks. (First and th ird Sundays. 285-2986) (8 /4 )
Lesbian Garden C lu b is a social network fo r lesbians interested in
gardening. Newsletters, plant exchanges and social outings. (Sandi
761-3979X 12/1)
MUSIC
Lesbian support group for women 50 and over meets the third
Saturday o f every month. (7-10 pm. 281 -4424 o r 3 3 1 -0 4 1 5 X 8 /4 )
Boundless Spirits! a perform ance-oriented choral group o f New
Thought persuasion seeks experienced, like-m inded singers and in
strum entalists. Partnership in group vision Includes Tuesday evening
rehearsals, independent rehearsals, and several evening or weekend
perform ances each m onth. (Rehearsals at U n ity Church o f Beaverton.
Bob 2 3 1-5135.) (4 /1 7 )
M etro C lub is a social group fo r gay men 40 and over and those who
appreciate them. Potiucks m onthly on the fourth Sunday (598-3442 .7
(4 /7 )
Q ueer Night at LaLuna is an all ages event. The fabulous dance
room features a different mix o f music each week, sometimes with live
bands! (Mondays. 215 SE Ninth Ave.. $3-$10 sliding s c a le X 9 /1 )
Bridges Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal ensemble, accepts
new members In the fall The group rehearses W ednesday evenings.
Adm inistrative support persons are always needed (For inform ation, to
schedule an audition o r book a performance, call 2 4 2 - 1675.7(3/15/96)
Th e Real Connection! A social gathering fo r gay men who are artists,
Portland G ay M e n 's C h o ru s rehearses M onday evenings
Salon G roup (form erly Women In Academia Salon) is a tea and
(699 8586. to audition 255X O M O 1(10/6)
discussion group Stim ulating and varied topics. Everyone is welcome.
(3-5 pm. fourth Sundays. 2 2 4 -0 5 3 7 X 8 /4 )
The Portland Lesbian C h o ir accepts singing members in Septem
ber and January Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings. Supportive
members and volunteers are welcome anytime! (PO Box 8212. Portland.
OR 97207. 241 8994 1(10/6)
w riters, musicians and creative in all the disciplines Informal potluck
gatherings on the second Friday o f every month. (C a l fo r meeting details:
Todd 288-4 736 o r M ike 282-0107.) (5/1 9 )
Single Professional Women over 3 8 meet to go out on the town
for dinners, film s, plays o r music. (First and third Saturday evenings.
7 2 5 -4255X 8/4)
Roan C ity Gay F raadom Band is a concert band open to lesbians,
Travel Lambda Connectio n « C h ib offers gay men over 40 the
gay men and supportive friends. Bring your Instrum ent and a music stand,
if you have one. (M ailing address. PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207;
inform ation line: 790-2170 7 (2/1 7 )
opportunity to travel with low -cost accommodations. Members stay in
private homes o f other gay men. Be a hosting o r non-hosting member and
have a ‘ home-away-from-home" experience. (TLCCtub, POBox 86492.
Portland. OR 97286. 598 3 4 4 2 X 4 /7 )
D on't play an Instrum ent o r sing, but s til want to join In the fun? Become
a part o f the Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band's performance flag
corps (Samantha Conn 222 9843 7(2/17)
SPIRITUALITY
RECOVERY
for G ay Men and
meets weekly (7-8:30 pm Sundays. Live and Let Live Club. 2802 SE
Ankeny S t . 231-3760 ) (2/1 7 )
Fire Fairies holds NA candekght meetings (8 1 5 9 30 pm Wednes
days. Uve and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t . 231-3760 ) 0 0 /2 1)
Gay. Lesbian and B l Rainbow G roup of Vancouver holds
nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday (8 pm. Personalties. 115 E
Seventh S t . Vancouver 3 6 0494 5068 )0 2 /2 1 )
eveh S halom (conservative) sponsors a gay and
lesbian outreach M eetings, services and other events are held monthly.
A l interested people are invited to attend. (Shed Cordova 246-8831 7
(5/1 9 )
Dignity/Portland. the national organization o f lesbian, gay and bi
sexual Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, welcomes all to
weekly Mass. (7:30 pm Saturdays. S t Stephen's Episcopal Church.
1432 SW 13th Ave . maUng address PO Box 6706. Portland. OR
97228. c a l 295-4868 7 (10 /6 )
First C ongregational Church, an Open and Affirm ing Congrega
Tuesdays. Uve and Let Uve Oub. 2902 SE Ankeny S t . 231-3760 )
(2/1 7 )
tion. extends a warm welcome to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals
W heelchair accessible; free parking (W orship 10:30am Sunday. 1126
S W Park Ave. Portland. 2 2 6 -7 2 1 9 X 1 0 /2 0)
Live and Let Live C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs C al
fo r ca le n d a r and m ee tin g tim e s (2 8 0 2 SE A n ke n y S t..
2 3 1 -3 7 6 0 X 5 /1 9 )
First Unitarian Church of Portland welcomes lesbians, gay men
and bisexuals (Services 8 3 0 . 10. end 11 30 am Sundays. W l 1 SW
12th Ave . BH 236-2830 ) (5/1 9 )
We la bour A l-A n o n meets at the Alano Club boardroom. (5 3 0-645
pm Saturdays 909 N W 24th Ave 222 S 7 S 6X 2 /1 6 /9 6 )
First United Methodist Ch urch it a Reconciling Congregation
where you are invited to worship and serve God in every aspect o f church
activity O ff-street parking, wheelchair accessible Nursery and Sunday
School Pastor Ross M iller. W endy W oodworth, assoc (1 0 3 0 am
Sunday worship. 1838 SW Jefferson. 2 2 8 -3 1 9 5 X 2 /1 7 )
Gay m en's adult children of aleohoNcs group (7 3 0 -9 pm
(8 /4 )
to a d equity tor lesbians gay men and bisem als by nform ing and
educating p o lcy makers and the genera! pubic (921 SW M om aon S t.
S in e 546 Portland OH 97205. 228 5825 fax 228 f 104. em ail
f com 7(10/21)
Lesbians deserve lives free of violence. Battered lesbian
Radical Women is active In the daily struggle against racism, sexism,
Pink Link The Resource Line Prerecorded Information In over 20
categories inducing wom en's resources, mght spots. AO S /H IV . and
more (241-9769. admrvstreOon 243 3424 ) (5/1 9 )
community the tenets o f safe, sane and consensual S /M . Learn the how
to 's from more experienced players. (Send name, address and a b rie f
statem ent o f interest to: Chaps. PO Box 5161. Portland OR 97208.)
(8 /4 )
Trans Port Is a peer support organization, open to all transgendered
Advocates for Gay and Lesbian Equality is an organization
Lesbian Com munity Project provides outreach, networking and
Chape Is an organization devoted to teaching men new to the leather
Easts!«!# O ut Is a wom an's night o f entertainm ent, dancing and
comm unity every Sunday. DJ Mel spins the discs and presents live
entertainm ent. D on't be left out! (9 pm-midnight. East Avenue Tavern.
727 E Burnside St.. $2. 236-6900 7 (4 /7 )
Equity Foundation Is a statewide community foundation created by
lesbian and gay Oregonians Equity awards grants to organisations that
support Its mission o f "access to worth " (C ontact Jim Vegher. PO Box
5 696. Portland. 97228 5696. 220 0628 . fax 222 5062 . e m ail
EquityFundOaol com ) (5/1 9 )
write GLBPO POBox4874. Portland OH97208 4874.233 0047 )(9 /1 )
the Bear M ovement for Bears and their admirers in the Northwest. The
group is currently having a membership drive. (625 S W 10th Ave . Suite
125, Portland. OR 97205-2788. $15 p e r year membership dues. Bear
Une 323-6071.) (6/1 6 )
Battered Lesbian O utreach and Com m unity Support offers a
confidential, weekly, support group in W ashington County, as well as
one-on-one support, referrals, and advocacy Open to women escaping
dom estic violence by a woman partner. Lesbian facilitator. Child care
provided (Jane 948-7579. 7(10/21)
P olitical
Gay, Lesbian and Biseaual Physicians of Oregon (C at o r
Caecade Bears is a group of like-m inded men who support and further
discussion which has as Its focus nontradtional gender and sexual
Identities Men. women and other sexes are welcome M eets the second
and fourth Thursdays (7 pm. Its M y Pleasure. 4526SE Hawthorne Blvd )
(5/1 9 )
Transgressive Sexuality is an open forum fo r exploration and
Eastslde Family Coopers thro offers alternative part tim e child care
m a loving environment created and run com pletely by parents Lesbian
and gay families are welcome (9 am-1 pm. three days per week. 2800
SE Hamson S t . 233 5099 7(5/19)
A book reading group is form ing to read and discuss works by Latina
w riters. Scheduled to meet the first Sunday o f each month. No cost. All
are welcome to attend. (7.30 pm, In O ther W ords bookstore. Celeste
235-7351. 7 (4 /7 )
Rational Recovery meets three times a week at the Center for
Rational Thought RR does not m ystify addiction and recovery, it*
approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a