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Basic Rights Oregon is an ongoing electoral organization working
statewide to keep discrimination out o f the Oregon Constitution. (PO Box
40625, Portland. OR 97240. 222-6151.)( 4 /1 9/96)
Coalition Ior Human Dignity is an antifascist organizing group
concerned with monitoring, exposing and confronting far-right and new-
right political groups (7 pm. first and third Thursdays. M etropolitan
Community Church. 2400 NE Broadway. 281-5823.)( 10/6)
Families Political Actio n Com m ittee represents diverse fam ily
structures. Efforts focus on the freedom o f fam ilies o f all types, the
integrity o f a dem ocratic educational system , and the safety of all
children IPO Box 1485. Sandy. OR 97055. 253 8160 o r 288-4306 )
(5 /5 )
Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group focused on issues vital to
lesbian survival and visibility (7:30pm second Tuesdays. Laughing Horse
Books. 3652 SE Division S t . 7:30pm fourth Tuesdays. It's M y Pleasure.
4526 SE Hawthorne B M . w rite to PO Box 11544. Portland. OR 97211 )
(9/20 /96)
Log Cabin Republicans socialize, meet prominent people, or just
enlighten a few minds in the party. (Second Tuesdays, call for details
Jerry Keene 245-1846. o r w rite PO Box 2655. Portland. OR 97208-
2 6 5 5 ) (9 /2 0 /9 6 )
The Portland Lesbian C hoir accepts singing members in September
and January. Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings. Supportive mem
bers and volunteers are welcome anytime! (PO Box 8212. Portland. OR
97207. 241 0994 7(6/21/96)
Rose C ity Gay 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. (M ailing address. PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207: informa
tion line: 790-2170. 7Don’t play an instalm ent or sing, but still want to join
in the fun? Become a part of the Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band's
performance flag corps. (Samantha Conn 222-9843 7 (2/17)
RECOVERY
Gay, Lesbian and Bi Rainbow Group of Vancouver holds
nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday. (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E
Seventh S t. Vancouver. 360-694-5068.) (12/21) .
Live and Let Live C lub offers lesbian and gay 12-Step program s.
Call for calendar and meeting tim es. (M eets at M etropolitan Commu
n ity Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway, voicemail: 460-9404 )
(8 /1 6 /9 6 )
Rainbow A l-A n o n meets at the Alano Club boardroom. (5:30-6:45pm
Saturdays. 909 N W 24th A v e . 222-5756. 7(2/16/96)
Progressiva Queers is an informal group working fo r social justice by
Rational Recovery meets three times a week at the Center for Rational
taking action on issues o f race, economic justice, cultural understanding
and gender and sexual identity. (6:30-8 pm. fourth Thursdays, location or
information: Kathanne 287-6082.) (2/16 /96)
Thought. RR does not m ystify 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 SW 13th Ave.. C liff
W alker 239-5359 7 (6/16)
Radical Women is active in the daily struggle against racism, sexism,
anti-gay bigotry and labor exploitation. M eets every third Thursday (6 30
pm. Northwest Service Center. 1819 N W Everett St., Room 201.
228-3090. fax: 223-2390 )15/19)
Right to Privacy Political Action Committee advocates full civil
rights, human rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
by endorsing and supporting candidates and campaigns. (9 2 1 SW Momson
S t . Suite 546. Portland OR 97205. 228-5825 . fax. 228-1104 , e-mail:
rtppac&aoI com .7 (10/20)
Sex and Love Addicts Anonym ous You are not alone. A 12-step
group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional dependency.
(6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736, Portland. 97228.
650-7009) (5/19)
Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-specific
alcohol and drug counseling. Fees adjusted or waived. Call intake coordi
nator Monday-Friday and ask for Triangle Project appointment. (2130 SW
Fifth Ave.. 224-0075 .7 (12/20)
K-9 C lub 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.) (6/21 /96)
Lesbian Garden C lub is a social network for lesbians interested in
gardening. Newsletters, plant exchanges and social outings. (N icki
287-6120 7(11/1)
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 1-0415 .)(8 /4 )
Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a field trip-oriented group for
lesbians who enjoy the Natural Sciences, e g . geology, botany, birdwatching
and astronomy. (Noon-2 pm brunch on third Sundays to plan activities.
50 3-2 860 16 8) (6/21 /96)
LesbO S (Lesbians of Size) is a social/support group for all size
embracing lesbians and for those who want to be. (7-9pm. third Thursdays.
$1 pe r lesbian. Gail 774-5774. 7(11/1)
M etro C lub is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who
appreciate them. Potlucks monthly on the fourth Sunday. (503-598-3442.)
(8/16/96)
O ut Dancing: partner dancing (nightclub and ballroom style) for same-
sex partners Learn the Rumba. Cha-Cha. line dancing, night club Two-
Step, country partner. East and W est Coast Swing, Tango. W altz and
more. A monthlong series o f classes starts at the beginning o f each m onth.
All classes taught by a professional instaictor. (7-8:30 pm Fridays. Vicki
M ills Studio o f Dance. 3536 SE 26th Ave.. $7 per person. 236-5129 or
282-0790. 7(9 /2 0/96 )
Pacific N orthw est Roam ert 4x4 the back roads of Mount St. Helens.
Mount Adams and other hard-to-reach places, exploring nature at its best.
Day trips and overnight camping. Gay. bi and straight members welcome;
4x4 not necessary. (EdGagnon 360-887-4853. 7(6/21/96)
Phi Delta Lam bda . a business and professional organization new to the
Northwest, is looking for charter members. (241 -2441.) (6/21 /96)
Portland Butch/Femme Lesbian C ouples' N etw ork meets fo r
socializing, community building, resource sharing, fun. political acts and
more. (261-9835 7 (11/1)
Queer N ight at LaLuna is an all-ages event. The fabulous dance room
features a different mix of music each week, sometimes with live bands!
(Mondays, 215 SE Ninth Ave.. $3-$10 sliding scale.) (9 /1 )
The Real Connection: A social gathering for gay men who are artists,
CRISIS
writers, musicians and creative in all the disciplines. Informal potluck
gatherings on the second Friday of every month. (Call fo r meeting details:
Todd 288-4736 o r M ike 282-0107 .7 (5/19)
SOCIAL
Alcohol and Drug HelpLine (232-8083 in Portland )and YouthLine
Am ple Opportunities organizes many activities for large women.
Single wom en 38 and over (w ith credit ca rd s) meet fo r dinner,
(233-1113 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance.
Call 1-900-621-1646 from elsewhere in Oregon . A service of the Oregon
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (6/15)
(245-1524 .7 (5/19)
concerts, music, etc. (Call 288-5369 fo r upcoming events.) (9 /2 0 /9 6 )
Bad Girls.- Portland’s women's S /M educational group is open to all
women interested in exploring the deeper part of their psyches. All levels
o f experience welcome. Bad Girts sponsors one workshop, one discus
sion group, and one social event each month. (BadG irls. PO Box 17254.
Portland. OR 97217-0254.) (6/21 /96 )
Travel Lambda Connections C lub offers gay men over 40 the
opportunity to travel with low-cost accommodations. Members stay in
private homes o f other gay men. Be a hosting or non-hosting member and
have a " home-away-from-home" experience. (TLC Club. PO Box 86492.
Portland. O R 97286. 503-598-3442. 7(8 /1 6/96 )
The Anti-Violence Lina at 79*-1703 helps compile statistics on hate
crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic.
Outside of Portland, call 1-600-790-1703 A service o f the
Lesbian Community Project. (5/19)
Battered Lesbian Outreach and Com m unity Support 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 948-7579 )1 10/21)
Battered Lesbian Support Group is a confidential group forlesbians
and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally
battered In their relationships with women. ( Women space. Eugene.
485-6513. ask h r Carrie ) (5/19)
Call the Bias Crim e Unit o f the Portland Police at 8 2 3-0434 if you
feel you have been a victim o f any type o f bias crim e in Portland. Jim
Bell ah is the bias crime detective. If you are in immediate danger, call
911 . ( 10 / 21 )
The Dom estic Violence Resource Center provides a 24-hour crisis
line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and children
escaping domestic violence. (640-1171. 7(10/21)
Lesbians deserve fives free of violence. Battered lesbian support
groups facilitated by lesbians. Confidential intakes. Child care provided;
donations accepted (Sand 289 6869 7(10/21)
MUSIC
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 or txx>k a perhrm ance. call 242-1675. 7(3/15/96)
P ortland G ay M e n 's C h o ru s rehearses M onday evenings
(699-8586. to audtion: 255-HOMO ) ( 4 / 19/96)
Bisexual Com m unity Forum is celebrating 15 years of service to
Portland's bisexual and bi-friendly community. Socials held on second and
fourth Wednesdays. (7.30pm . Chopstix Express. East Burnside and27th
Avenue. Laury. 285-4848 ) 0 1/17)
B L A S T T : Bisexuals. Lesbians, and Straights Talking Together is a
discussion group fo r all wom en. (M eets W ednesday evenings.
Catherine 233-1979 o r K'Ronda 282 8586.) (8 /4 )
Cascade Bears is a group o f like-minded men who support and further
Affirm ation-Portiand chapter, a group fo r gay and lesbian M or
mons and their families and friends, meets m onthly fo r fun and support
(6 72-0477.7 (9 /2 0 /9 6 )
Chape is an organization dedicated to teaching men the tenets o f safe,
The D ow ntow n Chapel. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic parish, wel
sane and consensual S /M . Learn the ropes from the more experienced
players (Voicem ail 503-321-5139.) (6/21 /96)
comes everyone: gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgender, fallen-away. lapsed,
alienated. (601 W Burnside.) (6/21 /96)
Eastsida O ut is a woman's night of entertainment, dancing and commu
nity every Sunday. DJ Mel spins the discs and presents live entertainment.
D on't be left out! (9 pm-midnight. East Avenue Tavern, 727E Burnside St..
$2. 236-6900. 7(4/7)
Dignity/Portland, the national organization o f lesbian, gay and bisexual
Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, welcomes all to weekly Mass.
(7:30 pm Saturday. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. 1432SW 13th Ave..
mailing address: PO Box 6708. Portland. OR 97228. call 295-4868 )
(5/17 /96)
Forast Grove Gays and Lesbians United for Enrichm ent offers
gay men. lesbians, bisexuals, their families and friends a safe and friend^
environment to meet and socialize. Activities include camp-outs, barbe
cues. rafting and movies. (7:30pm . first and third Mondays, m hrm ation:
Rhonda o r Sue 357-3107 )0 /1 9 )
First Congregational C h u rch . an Open and Affirm ing Congregation.
extends a warm welcome to gay men, lesbians and bisexuals W heelchair
accessible; free parking. (W orship 10:30 am Sunday. 1126 SW Park
Ave . Portland. 2 2 8 -7 2 1 9 )0 0 /2 0 )
admirers. (POBox 1844. Portland. O R97207. Chub Line 50 3-2 414 53 5)
(8 /1 6 /9 6 )
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SPIRITUALITY
Congregation Neueh Shalom (conservative) sponsors a gay and
G entfe Giants of Oregon is a social group for chubby men and their
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lesbian outreach. Meetings, services and other events are held monthly. All
interested people are invited to attend. (Sheri Cordova 246-883 7.7(5/19)
First Unitarian Church of Portland welcomes lesbians, gay men
and bisexuals. (Services: 9 :3 0 and 11 am Sundays. 1011 SW 12th Ave..
228-6389. o r call Bill 236-2830 .7 (9/20 )
Gay and Bisexual Spirituality holds m onthly potluck meetings for
men who want to enhance and foster spiritual growth in the gay men's
community. Facilitated by Samuel Stoddard and Dean Si dwell (6-9 pm.
second Sundays. Samuel 289-3833 7 (4 /1 9 /9 6 )
Lake O sw ego United C hurch of Christ is an Open and Affirm ing
Congregation that welcomes people of all sexual orientations. (W orship .
10:30 am Sundays. 1111 SW Country Club Road. 635-4348. Web site:
http://w w w .teleport.com /-repm ail/loucc h tm l.) (5/17 /96)
Lesbian spirituality group seeks new members. (Nancy236-1420.)
(6/21/96)
Metanoia Peace Com m unity is a Reconciling Congregation of the
United M ethodist Church that welcomes lesbians and gay men in its life
and m inistry. (A c tiv ity schedule: 284-7996. co-pastors. Joyce
McManus 284-3426 and John Schwiebert 281 -3697. 7(5/19)
Metropolitan Com m unity C hurch 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.
(W orship: 10 am Sunday: 7 pm Wednesday, office hours: 9 am-2 pm
Monday-Friday. 2400 NE Broadway. 281 8868 7(5/19)
Metropolitan Com m unity Church of the Gentle Shepherd is
a Christian congregation that celebrates God's love for everyone. Ser
vices are open to all. Rev. Teresa L. Nunn. pastor (W orship .- 6 pm Sunday.
4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver: PO Box 5094. Vancouver. WA 98668.
360-695-1480 7 (10/6)
Peace Church of the Brethren celebrates and affirm s the image of
God in persons o f every age, gender, race and sexual orientation.
(W orship: 11 am Sunday. 12727 SE M arket S t . 254-6380. 7(12/20)
Positive Presence is a lesbian and bisexual women's spiritual discus
sion group that meets the first and third Sunday o f every month for potluck.
prayer, meditation and discussion o f spiritual issues. (4 pm open forum: 5
pm potluck. followed by discussion. Loyola Retreat Center, 3220SE43rd
Ave . 860-2798. 7(9/20/96)
Potter's House is an evangelical and charismatic Christian church open
to everyone, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of the commu
nity. Bill Roberts, pastor (Bible study9:3 0am. worship 10:30amSunday:
w orship/study 7pm Wednesday. 3830SE62ndAve.. 775-5024 7(11/1)
Radical Faeries co-create their spirituality with nature, subvert unifor
mity. and practice the (Politics o f play. (235-0826. 7(5/19)
Sts. C yril and Methodius Anglo-Catholic O rthodox Church is
all-inclusive. Counseling, support groups. Bible-study self-defense, social
events, special devotions and a newsletter are offered. A ll services are
also available per your needs. Fr. Paul Verhaeren. pastor. (Mass and
communion 9 am Sunday. 1911 NE Shannon D r . Hillsboro. 693-0963 7
( 12 /
20 )
St. Jam es Lutheran C hu rch , a Reconciled Congregation, w el
St. Philip Neri's Paullst C enter sponsors Catholic Gay and Lesbian
Outreach with Mass, followed by socializing. (7:30pm T ridays. 2408 SE
16th Ave . 2 3 1-4955.) (8/4)
St. Stephen's Episcopal C hurch is an Open and Affirm ing Congre
gation. Rector, the Rev Constance A. Hammond. Eucharist and healing
service (12:10pm Wednesdays). Eucharist (7:45 am Sundays). Eucharist
with choir; Sunday school and nursery ( 10am Sundays). (1432 SW 13th
Ave.. 223-6424 ) (9 /2 0 /9 6 )
Seventh-day Adventist, Kinship International offers spiritual,
emotional and social support to present or form er SDAs who are gay or
lesbian. A not-for-profit organization. M onthly activities and a newsletter
are offered in the Portland area. (National office: PO Box 7320. Laguna
Niguel. CA 92677. 714-248-1299: local office: PO Box33104. Portland.OR
97233. 503-244-0286. 7(6/21/96)
S h x lo a : IliB u tn e s is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendy persons.
Vocal ensemble (6 30 pm Wednesdays). W orship (7:45 pm Wednes
days 7. Also Coming Out, G rief and Reconciling Religion and Homosexu
ality groups and counseling. United M ethodist pastors, the Revs Jeanne
G Knepper and Alice Knotts. (760-4215.7(5/19)
SistsrSpIrit is women sharing spirituality. All women welcome. M ost
events are wheelchair accessible. (O ffices: Suite 426. 408 SW Second
Ave.. Portland: mailing address: PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207.
294-0645. 7(4/19/96)
South min eter Presbyterian C hurch welcomes people of all sexual
orientations. W heelchair accessible; Sunday school and nursery care
available. Pastors are Jim Petersen and Laurie M iller. (Services: 9:30 and
11:00 am in winter. 10 am in summer. 12250 SW Denney Road.
Beaverton. O R 97008. 644-2073. 7(8/16/96)
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Journey Catholic Com m unity Searching? So are we M assat6pm .
All are welcome at the table. (Sundays. Southwest 13th Avenue and Clay
Street. 323-2406 7(12/20)
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Revs Berdell M offett and Casey Chaney, celebrates liberal, practical
Christianity. (Services: 10 am Sunday. 12385 SW Allen Btvd.. Beaver
ton. 643- 7591.) (12/20)
comes all. (W orship: 9 and 11 Sundays. 1315 S W Park Ave ., 227-2439 .7
(9 /2 0 /9 6 )
the Bear Movement for Bears and their admirers in the Northwest (625
SW 10th Ave.. Suite 125. Portland. OR 97205-2788. $15 pe r year
membership dues.) (6/16)
Funny laifisa Afternoon Tea and Posey Society meets on the
first Sunday o f each month for a potluck. Some outdoor activities.
Lesbians 35 and older; singles, couples and campers welcome. M onthly
newsletter $8 per year. (503-232-9714. 7(6/21/96)
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Portland, OR 97215
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