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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1996)
just out T juno 21. 1 9 M ▼ 20 University Perk United Methodist Church is a Reconciling Congregation which welcomes and affirms all persons regardtess of sexual orientation. (W orship 9:55 am Sundays. 4775 N Lombard St.. Karen E Cnooch. pastor. 289-7843)1 5/19) SPORTS Rainbow is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual minority youth o f color, sponsored by The Urban League o f Portland. (280-2600 .) (6/15) Roots and Branches provides positive mental health counseling Lambda Eastern Oregon Association is a social, support and networking association serving gay men. lesbians and bisexuals in Baker C ity and county Bimonthly meetings are held. (Box 382. Baker City. OR 97814)18/16/96) tailored to the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. Therapy, consul tation, advocacy and referral are offered to individuals and families on a sliding scale. A program o f The Network (2020SE Powell St.. 238-0780.) (8/4) Safe Space is a group for lesbian, gay. bisexual or questioning youth that SOUTHERN OREGON The Adventure Group meets for regularly scheduled hiking, camping, skiing, bicycling and oth e r noncom petitive o u td o o r a c tiv itie s . (503-452-5680 7 (6/21 /96) meets in Bend, Ore. (Fridays, for information o r location: 383-4861.) (9 /2 0 /9 6 ) A Bisexual Wom en's Support Group is forming in Ashland. This informal group is open to all women regardless of "declared orientation" and meets biweekly. (541-482-5786.) (5/17 /96) V O IC E S (Voices o f Individual and Community Empowerment from the Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women only. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choos ing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. (287-5540.H 12/21) Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth Meets W ednesday evenings. Free pizza. An interagency project o f Phoenix Rising (223-8299) and Outside In 223-4121). (5/19) Gay and Lesbian Alliance meets monthly. (7:30pm . second Thurs Oregon Trail Gay Rodeo Association promotes equine sports and Tha Zona is an on-line computer bulletin board for lesbian, gay and the country/w estem lifestyle in the lesbian and gay com m unity. (775-1916.) (2 /1 6/96) bisexual teens. Based in Los Angeles, the free service operates 24 hours a day. (213-731-0390.) (4/7) Portland Frontrunners is an internationally affiliated running dub for gay men, lesbians and their friends. Everyone is welcome to run. (6:30pm Tuesday: 9 am Saturday. Dunrway Park, Tamara 233-4937.) C10/6) CENTRAL OREGON Portland Gay and Lesbian Com m unity Bowling Association ' s league bowling started on Jan. 7 and runs through mid-May. Everyone welcome .(1 1 am Sundays. PRO 30 0 Lanes. 3031SE Powell Blvd . $7 per session, send SASE PC BA. PO Box 851. Portland 97207. Renee 231- 7085 o r Tom 293-0438 7 (6/21 /96) Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's only nationally affiliated gay and lesbian softball league. Friendly com petition for all skill levels. Players provide their own equipment. Fall and spring season play; ASA sanctioned. Nonplayers who want to volunteer are welcome. (Scott 244-8520. Toni 788-9375. Jim 281-7637.) ( 4/19/96) Rose town Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub. dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels. (7-9:45 pm Wednes days. lower level. Trinity United M ethodist Church. Southeast 39th Avenue and Steele Street: PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228. Kahn 232- 7643: o r Michael 297-6416.) (5/19) Beyond the Closet Inc. provides services to the lesbian and gay community, its families, friends and supporters. Services include speak ers, 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. 541-317-8966.) (5/19) days. Umpqua Unitarian Church. 1265 NW Watters. Roseburg: PO Box 813. Roseburg. OR 97470.) (5/19) Grants Pass Parents and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays no longer holds m onthly meetings. (541 -488-3436.) (11/1) Klamath Area Lambda Association meets regularly and hosts a variety of friendly, inclusive social gatherings. (PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601. 541-883-2437.) (6/21 /96) Klamath County Parents/Friends of Lesbians and Gays meets thefirstTuesdayofeach month. (7pm. First United M ethodist Church, 230 N 10th St.. Klamath Falls. 5 4 1-882-3309 ) (6/16) OnTracfc's Alan Collins A ID S Project offers HIV counseling, testing, educational outreach and case management at the 10th Street Outreach Center; adult foster care at Alan's House: low-cost housing for independent living at Fairfield Place, and an HIV Support Group. (Group meets: 5:15-6:30 pm Thursdays. 541-772-1777 or 541 -779-2006.) (7/7 ) Deschutes County Coalition for Human Dignity (PO Box 6084. Rogue Valley Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Bend. OR 97708-6084. 541-385-3320 ) (6/16) meets the first Thursday o f the month. (7 pm. First United Methodist Church. 175 N Main S t . Ashland. 541-488-3436X 1 1/1) Deschutes Discrimination Reporting Line exists to document discrimination in Central Oregon. For inform ation, referral and confiden tial reporting o f hate crimes call 541-383-4113. (PO Box 6084, Bend. OR 97708.) (12/20) Valleys of the Umpqua M etropolitan Com munity Church Equestrian Group (Goose Lake Ranch. 541-388-3680.) (5/19) meets second Sunday of the month. Services are currently performed by the laity of the Church. (1 1:30am, 2836 Cames Road Ithe old center], PO Box 2125. Roseburg. OR 97470. 541-679-0975.)(. 5/19) Sw im O U T is a monthly swim hour for lesbian and gay families and Gay and Lesbian Alcoholics Anonym ous meets in Bend. (5.30pm W om ansource couples at the YWCA. Volunteer lifeguards are on duty. (4-5 pm. every third Sunday. $3.75 per family. 223-6281.) ( 6 / 16 ) Fridays. 541-388-3680 ) (6/21/96) (PO Box 335. Ashland. 97520. 541-482-2026: 541-488-1616.) (6/16) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays-Bend Women's Crisis Support Team. (748 N W Fifth St.. Grants Pass. meets the third Monday of the month at the First Presbyterian Church. The group's three-fold mission is support, education and advocacy. (M eeting 6:30 pm: come at 6 pm fo r coffee, visiting o r browsing in the library, 230 NE Ninth St.. Bend. 541-317-2334 7 (12/20) Youthworks (1032 W Main St.. Medford. 97501, 541-779-2393 ) Team Portland Aquatic C lub is an organized masters swim team for all swimming levels and interests. (Practice 9-11 am Sundays. YWCA. 1111 S W 10th Ave.. JiH 228- 1S96.)( 6/16) Team Portland Tennis Association is a club for lesbian, gay and bisexual tennis players of all levels. The team plays every Sunday morning, publishes a newsletter, and holds occasional business meetings and social tennis mixers. New members always welcome. (Carol 231-0949: A J 234-1415.) (9/20 /96) COASTAL OREGON Wednesday Night Mixers Sum m er Bow ling League meets at Coos Bay Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meets monthly. (First Tuesdays. 541-347-9109o r541-347-9306 ) Pro 300 Lanes from June to August .Thirty teams participate; the league is associated with FITS W inter League. (7 pm. 3525 SE 31st Ave. at Powell Blvd.. inform ation: 771-2345 ) (9/20/96) Wrestling C lub provides means to contact other wrestlers. (PO Box 40066. Portland. OR 97240-0066.) ( 6/21/96) YOUTH Janus Youth Programs offers workshops for teens in areas such as self-esteem fo r young women, anger management and life skills. (738 NE Davis. Portland. OR 97232. Doug Pullin 233-6090. ext. 133.) (4/19/96) Lesbian. Gay and Bisexual Youth Group of Eugene meets every Monday. Age 25 and under. A peer social, support and rap group. (5-6:30 pm. Koininia Center library. 1414 Kincaid St.. University o f Oregon campus, 346-3360.) (9/1) The National Coalition for Gay. Lesbian and Bisexual Youth is an 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 Box24589. San Jose. C A 95154- 4589.) (4/21) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency primarily serving members o f the sexual minority communities. Social/support groups fo r sexual m in o rity youth are W in d fire (m eets dow n tow n). Awakenings (meets a t Many's M other on the east side), and Q - K raw (meets 2-4 pm Saturday afternoons at Phoenix Rising). Personal Deity Proxy is a new group fo r gay. lesbian and bisexual teens who are interested in expressing their artistic talents (writing, drama, visual arts, etc.) (meets 5-7 pm Fridays at Phoenix Rising). Coming out groups meet regularly. (620 SW Fifth A v e . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299 ) ( 5/19) 97526. 541-479-9349: or Hotline: 541-479-1400 ) (6/16) (6/16) WILLAMETTE VALLEY After 8 provides information, referral and advocacy for lesbians, gay (9/20 /96) men and bisexuals in Benton and Linn counties. (7pm . second Tuesday o f the month, 101 N W 23rd St.. Corvallis. 541-752-8157. mailing address: PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 9 7 3 3 9 X 1 1/1) County Coalition for Human Rights is committed to the promotion of equal rights for all people M eets last Tuesday o f the month. (PO Box 325. North Bend. OR 97459. Hany 541-269-2333 ) (5/19) Bisexual women in the Eugene area meet the second and fourth Friday o f each m onth fo r sharing and support. (541-343-3199. 541 998-3390.) (5/21 /96) G A L O N , Gay and Lesbian Outreach Network, is a support group for the Club Eugene B B S is a com puter bulletin board dedicated to empow ering the gay. lesbian, bisexual and transsexual communities statewide Over 100 networked discussion areas, large adult file section, worldwide network access, as well as local connections. Operates 24 hours a day. 7 days per week; 1200 baud to 28 8 V.34. (W rite . Club BBS, PO Box 25954. Eugene, OR 97402: web address: h ttp ://w w w e fn .o rg / -m a stra it: e-m ail: 1 -12130Ostation mv.com: o r dial with your modem .- 5 4 1 -345-7988.) (12/15) gay. lesbian and transgendered people o f Coos County. The group publishes a monthly newsletter. (PO Box 1324. Coos Bay. OR 97420. 541-888-5327) (9/20 /96) Gay 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, social/political advocacy. (541-265-6368.)(.5/1 7/96) Lincoln County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides support, education and advocacy. (PO Box 1156. Newport. OR 97365-0091. 541 -265-6369.) (6/21/96) North Coast Pride Netw ork Columbia Pacific Region, for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people. Sodal/political. gay film series, networking with other human rights groups Meets monthly in Seaside/Astoria area. (PO Box 2798, Gearhart. OR 97138. Bob 503-738-0215X 6/21/96) Th e Out-Line 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 Training and Resource Center. PO Box 2004. Newport. OR 97365. 541-265-3087.) (6/16) EASTERN OREGON Eastern Oregon G ay Men O v e r 4 0 Life Support Group meets bi-weekly (HCR 87 Box 698. Baker City. OR 97814. 541-523-4019.) (6/21 /96) Eugene Frontrunners/Frontwalkers meets at 24th and Amazon, near the chinning bars. Walk or run one to five miles with friendly gay. lesbian and bisexual people (6pm every Wednesday. Hank541-484-6259 )(1 / 19) The Gay and Lesbian H ealth Care Workers of Salem is open to gay men and lesbians w ho w ork in any he a lth -re la te d fie ld (503-557-8414 o r 503-363-05 19 7(5/17/96) The Gay. Lesbian and Others Outdoor Group 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 5 4 1-726-3908. 7(5/19) Ladies Home Companion is a newsletter for lesbians in the Corvallis area. Since 1986, LHC has provided information about community activi ties, politics, events and people. Subscriptions are $6 per year (W rite LHC. PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339 7 (8/16/96) Mornings!do United Methodist Church is a Reconciling Congrega tion. Persons of every sexual orientation are welcome to full participation in the life of our congregation (3674 12th St. SE, Salem. 503-364-5013.) (6/21/96) M Powormont Project is a social and outreach center for all gay and bisexual men in Eugene, offering weekly group meetings, coffee hours, movie nights and special events (775 Monroe S t . 5 4 1 -683-4303 7 (1/19) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays- Salem meets the third W ednesday of each month at First United M ethodist Church. (7 30 pm. com er o f Church and S tate S treets in Salem. 897-2524o r378 7698. PO Box 121. Gates. O R97346 X 9/2 0 ) Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Church is an ecumenical Christian church open to all people. Come celebrate with us (11 am Sundays. 3322 Lancaster D r NE. Salem. 503 363-6618 ) (4/7) Together Works is a support group for lesbians, gay men. bisexuals and friends. Activities include social events and discussion on timely topics. Meet others in a neutral, safe environment. ( 7:30pm. second and fourth Mondays. First Baptist Church. McMinnville. 503-434-6266 7 (6/21/96) WiHamette University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Alliance meets on a weekly basis during the school year for discussions, event planning, and support Community members are welcome to attend (Contact the M ulticultural Affairs Office. 503-370-6267 7(8/4) WASHINGTON Gay, Lesbian and Bi Rainbow Group of Vancouver holds nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday. (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E Seventh St . Vancouver. 360-694-5068 7(12/21) Nahcotta Sanctuary, a secluded retreat on Long Beach peninsula, provides a healing refuge for individuals. couples or small groups Ongoing events, see W orkshops. Lodging $35-$95, Intentional Community op portunity available (PO Box 87, Nahcotta. WA 98637. 360-665-4181.) (6/21/96) Sim ple Justice of Southwest Washington is an organization of Christians working for human rights and civil liberties for ail persons, regardless of sexual orientation (6.30pm , third Mondays. East Vancou ver United M ethodist Church. 5701 M acArthur B lvd . Christopher 360-693-5881. Patricia 360-693-4761 o r Teresa 360-695-1480.) (3/15 /96) Southwest Washington Fairness Coalition is a part of Washing ton Citizens for Fairness, of the Hands O ff Washington Project New members are always welcome to help in the struggle to defeat organized statewide political efforts which limit or deny the civil rights of any resident of Washington. (1701 Broadway. Suite 138. Vancouver. WA 98663. 360-695-1002 .7 (10/21 ) SW Washington Gay and Lesbian Socialites is a group of people getting together outside the bar scene for hikes, trips, cruises, camping, potlucks and game nights. (Mike 360-260-2697 o r 360-694-8970.) (6/21/96) Fo a m P as, the d a n c e p a rty , J u n e 2 2 at LaLuna
