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N o rth w e s t G « n d * r A ll la n e « is a social and support organization lo r
cross dressers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials
(PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928. 646 2 8 0 2 )!5 /1 9)
P a re n ts, Fam ilies a n d F rie n d s o f Le sb ia n s and G a y M en
provides love and support for all fam ily members and friends o f lesbians
and gay men M eets the fourth W ednesday of every month, but call for
November and December m eeting dates (7 9 30 pm. First United
Methodist Church. 1838 S W Jefferson S t . o r write. PO Box 8944.
Portland. OR 97207. 232 7676 ) (4 /1 9 /9 6 )
Phoenix R ising F o u n d a tio n Inc. is a mental health agency primarily
serving members o f the sexual m inority comm 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 A peer support group for p ro - and p osto perative
transsexuals meets Tuesdays (7 30-9pm) (620 SW Fifth Ave . Suite
710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 8299 )15/19)
P rid e L in e i The Resource Line Prerecorded inform ation in over 20
categories Including wom en's resources, night spots. AJDS/MV, and
more (243 3424 ) (5 /1 7 /9 6 )
P o rtla n d B isexual A llia n c e seeks to build an active and stable
bisexual community in Portland through support groups, politics and
social activities A mixed gender support group meets on the first
Thursday, and a m en's group meets on the fourth Thursday, at Laughing
Horse Books (232-9275. e mail to pdxbiOaol com 1(4/19/96)
P o rtla n d B isexual W o m e n is a discussion group for bisexual
women or any woman who may be wondering about her sexuality A
forum for exchanging ideas, feelings, resources and inform ation about
bisexuality Women o f any age, race, culture encouraged to attend (7-
9 pm. second and fourth Fndays. It 's M y Pleasure. 4526 SB Hawthorne
Blvd. preregister 236 0505 or 283 6433.) (4 /7 )
P o rtla n d Le ather M e n meets the second Saturday o f each month
for a potluck dinner at a m em ber's home (To Join, write PLM. 1701
Broadway. Suite 273. Vancouver. WA 98663 ) ! 5 /1 7 /9 6 )
P o rtla n d M e tro A re a P C U s e r G ro u p for lesbians (777 3020 )
(8 /4 )
P rid e N o rth w e s t is an ongoing organization that plans Lesbian/Gay
Pride and other Pride associated events (PO Box 6611, Portland OR
97228. 295 9 7 8 8 )!6 /1 5 )
R igh t to P riv a c y In c. advocates full civil rights, human rights and
social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals by inform ing and
educating policy makers and the general public (9 2 1 SW Morrison S t .
Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205. 2285825. fax 228-1104, e mail:
rtppacOaol com ) (10/21)
T ra n s g re s s iv e S e x u a lity is an open forum for exploration and
discussion which has as its focus nontraditional gender and sexual
identities Men. women and other sexes are welcome M eets the
second and fourth Thursdays (7 pm. It s M y Pleasure. 4526 SE
Hawthorne Blvd ) (5/1 9 )
T ra n s -P o rt is a peer support organization, open to all transgendered
people and their families W ith biweekly and m onthly open meetings
(PO Box 66913. Portland OR 9729a6913. 774 8463 H 8 /4 )
B lush w ill perform at the annual L C P / P L C N e w Y e a r's Eve celebration
CRISIS
P olitical
A lc o h o l and D ru g H e lp L in a (232-8083in Portland)and Y o u th L in e
(233-1113 in Portland)give free, unbiased and confidential assistance
Call 1 800-621-1646 from elsewhere in Oregon A service o f the Oregon
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (6/1 5 )
A d v o c a te s fo r G a y and Le sbian E q u ality is an organization
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 ( POBox 5222. Portland.
OR 97208. 286 0 1 9 1 )! 6/16)
The A n ti-V io le n c e L in e at 7 9 6 -1 7 0 3 helps compile statistics on
hate crim es and gives victim s a chance to talk to someone sym pathetic.
O u ts id e of P o rtla n d , ca ll 1 -8 0 0 -7 S S -1 7 0 3 A service o f the
Lesbian Com munity Project. (5/1 9 )
B a sic R ights O re g o n (form erly No on 13 Campaign) is an ongoing
electoral organization working statewide to keep discrim ination out of
the O regon C onstitution (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240.
222 6151 ) (4/19/96)
B a tte re d Le sbian O u tre a c h a nd C o m m u n ity S u p p o rt 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 7 5 7 9 ) !10/21)
C o a litio n fo r H u m an D ig n ity is an antifascist organizing group
concerned with monitonng, exposing and confronting far right and new
nght political groups (7 pm. first and third Thursdays. Metropolitan
Community Church. 2400 NE Broadway. 2 8 1 5823 ) ! 10/6)
B a tte re d Le sb ia n 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
em otionally battered in their relationships w ith women (Womenspace.
Eugene. 485-6513. ask for C a rrie )!5 /1 9)
Fam ilies Political A c tio n C o m m itte e recently form ed to repre
sent diverse family structures E fforts w ill focus on the freedom of
families of all types, the integrity o f a dem ocratic educational system,
and the safety o f a ll c h ild re n (PO B ox 1485. Sandy. OR.
97055. 253 8160 or 288 4306 ) (5 /5 )
Call the B ia s C rim e U n it o f the Portland Police at 8 2 3 -0 4 3 4 if you
feel you have been a victim o f any tyfie of bias crim e in Portland Jim
Bellah is the bias crim e detective If you are in immediate danger, call
911 (10 /2 1 )
A G a y and Le sbian A llia n c e A g a in s t D efam 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 GLAAD needs volunteers
(239- 7062 or e marl glaadpdxOaol com 2(6/16)
The D o m e s tic V io le n c e R e so u rc e C e n te r provides a 24-hour
crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and
children escaping dom estic violence (640- f f 7 f . 2 (10 /2 1 )
Le sb ia n s d e s e rv e live s free of v io le n ce . Battered lesbian
suppon groups facilitated by lesbians Confidential intakes Child care
provided; donations accepted (Sand 289-6869 ) ! 10/21)
G a y and Le sbian A rc h iv e s of the P a cific N o rth w e s t is a
historical society and archiving project working to preserve and docu­
ment local gay and lesbian history (Meets first Mondays. PO Box 3646.
Portland OR 97208 3646. 284 1872 ) ( 8/4)
MUSIC
Le sb ia n A v e n g e rs is a direct action group focused on issues vital to
lesbian survival and visibility (7 30 pm, first and third Tuesdays. Rexall
Rose Cafe. 2403 NE Alberta S t . write PO Box 11544. Portland. OR
9 7211. or call 452 5 4 0 8 ) (8/4)
L o g C a b in R epu blicana s part of a nationwide coalition of lesbian
and gay Republicans ¡6 30 pm. third Tuesdays. Club Max Red Lion
Hotel Downtown Southwest Lincoln Street and Fourth Avenue. Lee
642 7292 2(12/1)
P ro g re s s iv e Q u e e rs is an inform al group working for social |ustice
by taking action on issues o f race, economic justice, cultural understand­
ing and gender and sexual identity (6 30-8 pm. fourth Thursdays,
location or information Kathanne 287-6062 2(2/16/96)
R adical W om en is active m the daily struggle against racism, sexism,
anti gay bigotry and labor exploitation M eets every third Thursday (6 30
pm. Northwest Service Center 1819 NW Everett S t , Room 201.
228 3090 fax 223 2 3 9 0 ) <5/19)
S to p p in g V io le n ce A g a in s t W om en i a direct action and educa
tion group that recognizes pornography and prostitution as extrem es on
a continuum of violence aganst women (777 2796 )(5/19>
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C o -D e p e n d e n ts A n o n y m o u s fo r G a y M e n a nd Le sb ia n s
meets weekly. (7-8:30 pm Sundays. Uve and Let Live Club. 2802 SE
Ankeny St.. 231-3760 2(2/17)
F ire F a irie s holds NA candlelight m eetings. (8 :15-9:30pm Wednes­
days. Live and Let Uve Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t . 231-3760 )0 0 /2 1 )
G a y , Le sb ia n a n d B i R a in b o w G ro u p of V a n c o u v e r holds
nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday. (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E
Seventh S t . Vancouver. 360-694-5068 ) ( 12/21)
G a y m e n ’s a du lt ch ild re n of a lc o h o lic s group (7 30-9 pm
Tuesdays. Uve and Let Live Club, 2802 SE Ankeny St.. 231-3760.)
(2/1 7 )
L iv e and Le t L iv e C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs.
C all fo r calendar and m eeting tim es (2802 SE A nkeny St..
231-3760) (5/19)
R a in b o w A l-A n o n m eets at the AJano Club boardroom. (5 30-6 45
pm Saturdays. 909 N W 24th A ve. 222-5756 )12 /1 6 /9 6 )
R ational R e c o v e ry meets three tim es a week at the C enter fo r
Rational Thought RR does not m ystify addiction and recovery; its
approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem w ith a
technical solution. (7 pm Mondays and Thursdays . 6 pm Fndays. 415
SW 13th Ave.. C liff Walker 239-5359.) (6/1 6 )
Sea a n d L o v e A d d ic ts A n o n y m o u s You are not alone A 12-Step
group for those struggling w ith sexual and/or emotional dependency.
(6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland. 97228.
650-7009 ) ( 5 /1 9)
SOCIAL
A m p le O p p o rtu n itie s organizes many activities fo r large women
(245-1524) (5/1 9 )
B o u n d le s s S p irits ! ,i perform ance-oriented choral group o f New
Thought persuasion seeks experienced, like-minded singers and instru­
m entalists Partnership in group vision includes Tuesday evening re­
hearsals. independent rehearsals, and several evening or weekend
perform ances each month (Rehearsals at Unity Church o f Beaverton.
Bob 2 3 1 5 1 3 5 X 4 /1 7 )
B a d G irls i Portland's wom en's S /M educational group is open to all
women interested in exploring the deeper part o f their psyches All levels
o f experience welcom e Bad G irls sponsors one workshop, one discus­
sion group, and one social event each month. (BadGirls. POBox 17254.
Portland. OR 97217-0254 2(8/4)
B rid g e s Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal ensemble, accepts
new members in the fall The group rehearses Wednesday evenings
Adm inistrative support persons are always needed (For information, to
schedule an audition or book a performance, call 242-1675 X 3 /1 5 /9 6)
B isexual C o m m u n ity F o ru m >s celebrating 15 years o f service to
Portland's bisexual and bi-friendly comm unity Socials held on second
and fourth W ednesdays (7 30pm. Chopstix Express. East Burnside and
27th Avenue. Laury 285 4848 ) ( 11/17)
P o rtla n d G a y M e n 's C h o r u s rehearses M onday evenings
(69 9 8 5 8 6 to audition 255 HO M O 2(4/19/96)
B L A S T T i Bisexuals. Lesbians, and Straights Talking Together is a
discussion group fo r all wom en (M eets Wednesday evenings.
Cathedne 233 1979 o r K Ronda 282 8586 ) (8 /4 )
The P o rtla n d Le sbian C h o ir accepts singing member» in Septem ­
ber and January Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings Supportive
members and volunteers are welcome anytim e' (PO Box 8212. Portland.
OR 97207. 241 8994 H I 0/6 )
R ig h t to P riv a c y P o litica l A c tio n C o m m itte e advocates full civ*
rights, human rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
by endorsing and supportng carxSdates and campaigns (921 SW
M om sonSt Suite 546 Portland O R 97205 228 5825 fax 228 1104.
e mail rtppacOaol c o m ) ( 10/20)
¡I RECOVERY
R ose C ity G a y F re e d o m B a n d s a concert band open to lesbians,
gay men and supportive friends Bring your instrum ent and a music
stand, if you have one (Matkng address PO Box 1082. Portland. OR
97207 information line 790 2 17 0 X 2 /1 7 )
D on't play an instrum ent or smg, but sti* want to join In the fun? Become
a part o f the Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band s p e rfo rm a n ce flag
c o rp s (Samantha C o m 222 9843 2 (2/1 7 )
A booh re a d in g g ro u p is form ing to read and discuss works by Latina
w riters 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 )
C a s c a d e B e a rs is a group o f like- minded men who support and further
the Bear Movement fo r Bears and their admirers in the Northw est (625
S W 10th Ave Suite 125. Portland. OR 97205 2788. $15 per year
membership dues. Bear Line 323-6071 ) ! 6 /1 6)
C h a p s is an organization devoted to teaching men new to the leather
com m unity the tenets of safe, sane and consensual S /M . Leam the how-
to 's from more experienced players. (Send name, address and a brief
statement o f interest to: Chaps. PO Box 5161. Portland OR 97208.)
(8 /4 )
E a stside O u t 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 o n 't be le ft out! (9 pm-midnight. East Avenue Tavern.
7 2 7 EBurnside St.. $2. 236-6900.)(4 /7 )
F o re s t G ro v e G a y s a nd L e sb ia n s U n ite d fo r E n rich m e n t
offers gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, their fam ilies and friends a safe and
friendly environm ent to meet and socialize. A ctivities include camp-outs,
barbecues, rafting and movies. (7.30 pm. first and third Mondays,
information: Rhonda o r Sue 357-3107.)( 1/19)
G a y da d s s u p p o rt g ro u p meets m onthly fo r support and socializing
in an unstructured setting All dads and prosfiective dads welcome.
(238-1938 2(12/21)
G e n tle G ia n ts of O re g o n is a social group fo r chubby men and their
admirers. (PO Box 8333, Portland OR 97283, Chubline: 283-5650 )
(9/1 8 )
K -9 C lu b is a group o f kindred folks and their dogs who meet to walk,
talk, in Portland-area parks (First and third Sundays. 285-2986.) (8 /4 )
Le sb ia n G a rd e n C lu b is a social network fo r lesbians interested in
gardening. N ew sletters, plant exchanges and social outings. (Sandi
7 61-3979)! 12/1)
Le sb ia n s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r w o m e n 5 0 a n d o v e r meets the third
Saturday o f every month. (7-10pm, 281-4424 o r 331-0415.) (8 /4 )
L e s b O S (Lesbians o f Size) is a social/support group fo r all size­
embracing lesbians and fo r those who want to be. (7-9 pm, third
Thursdays. $1 per lesbian. Gail 233-1816.H4/19/96)
M e tro C lu b is a social group fo r gay men 40 and over and those who
appreciate them. Potlucks m onthly on the fourth Sunday (598-3442.)
(4 /7 )
Q u e e r N ig h t at L a L u n a is an all-ages event. The fabulous dance
room features a different mix o f music each week, sometim es w ith live
bands! (Mondays. 215 SE Ninth Ave , $3-$10 sliding scale 2(9/1)
Th e Real C on nectio n: A social gathering fo r gay men who are artists,
w riters, musicians and creative in all the disciplines Inform al potluck
gatherings on the second Friday o f every month. (Call for meeting
details Todd 288-4 736 o r Mike 2 8 2 -0 1 0 7 )! 5 /1 9)
S in g le p ro fe ssio n a l w o m e n o v e r 3 8 meet for dinner, film s, plays
and music Call fo r upcoming events. (249-2091 ) ! 5 /1 7 /9 6 )
T ra v e l La m b d a C o n n e ctio n » C lu b offers gay men over 40 the
opportunity to travel with low -cost accomm odations. Members stay in
private homes o f other gay men. Be a hosting or non-hosting member
and have a "hom e-away-from -hom e" experience (TLC Club. PO Box
86492. Portland. OR 97286. 598 3442 )1411)
SPIRITUALITY
C o n g re g a tio n N o v e h S h a lo m (conservative) sponsors a gay and
lesbian outreach M eetings. services and other events are held m onthly
AJI interested people are invited to attend (Sheri Cordova 246-8831.)
(5/1 9 )
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