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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1997)
20 ▼ February 2 1 . 1® »7 ▼ ju s t out out about town 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. Vancou ver. WA 98663 360-695-1002 ) (7/97) T ria n g le P ro je c t at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-spe cific alcohol and drug counseling Fees adjusted or waived. Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday and ask for a Triangle Project appointment (2 130 S W Fifth Ave 224-0075 ) ( 12/96) CRISIS SOCIAL The A lco h o l a nd D ru g H o lp U n e (232-8083 in 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 of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (7/97) A m p le O p p o rtu n itie s organizes many activities for large women. (245-1524) (7/97) B a d G iris Portland's women's S /M educational group, is open to all women interested in exploring the deeper part of their psyches All levels of experience welcome Bad Girls sponsors one workshop, one discussion group and one social event each month (PO Box 17254. Portland. OR 9 7 2 17-0254 ) (7/97 ) The A n ti-V io le n c e L in e , 7 9 4 -1 7 0 3 . helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympa thetic Outside Portland call 1 -8 0 0 -7 9 0 -1 7 0 3 A service of the Lesbian Community Project. (7/97) B ise xu a l C o m m u n ity F o ru m is celebrating 16 years of service to Portland's bisexual, bi-friendly and bi-curious women, men and couples. Socials held on second and fourth Wednesdays. (7:30 pm Utopia Coffeehouse. 3320 SE Belm ont S t Laury 285-4848 '.) (3/97) Ba tte re d L e sb ia n O u tre a c h a n d C o m m u n ity S u p p o rt 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 75 7 9 ) (10/96) 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 emotionally battered in their relationships with women. (Womenspace. Eugene Carrie 541 -485-6513.) (7/97) B ra d le y A n g le H o u s e provides a weekly, confidential battered lesbian support group. Confidential intakes Groups facilitated by lesbians. Child care provided, donations accepted. (Erika 232-7812.) (5/97) Call the B ia s C rim e U n it of the Portland Police. 8 2 3 -0 4 3 4 . if you feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland Jim Bellah is the bias crime detective If you are in immediate danger, call 911.(10/96) C la c k a m a s W o m e n 's S e rv ic e s and the P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C ris is L in e offer a free, confidential domestic violence support group for lesbians. (Joyce Baxter at PWCL 232-9751. Toni Hughes at CW S 722 2366 ) ( 3/97) The D o m e s tic V io le n c e R e s o 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 domestic violence (64 0-1171.) 1 10/96) Le sbia ns d e s e rve lives free of v io le n c e . Battered lesbian support groups facilitated by lesbians Confidential intakes. Child care provided; donations accepted (Sandi 289 6 8 6 9 ) (10/96) B L A S T T . Bisexuals. Lesbians, and Straights Talking Together, is a discussion group for all women Meets on Wednesday evenings. (Catherine 233-1979. K Ronda 282 8586 ) (7/97) C a s c a d e 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 North west. (625 SW 10th Ave , Suite 125. Portland. OR 97205-2788 $15 p e r year membership dues.) (7/97) C h a p s is an organization dedicated to teaching men the tenets of safe, sane and consensual S /M Learn the ropes from the more experienced players . (321-5139.) ( 7/97) F u n n y La d ie s T e a a nd P o s e y S o c ie ty meets on the first Saturday evening of the month for a potluck. Lesbians 35 and older; singles, couples and campers welcome. Some outdoor activities. Monthly newsletter $9 per year (234-1383.) (7/97) G e n tle G ia n ts of O re g o n is a social group for chubby men and their admirers (P O B ox 1844, Portland. OR 97207. Chub Line 241 -4535 ) (7/97) K 9 C lu b is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks (285-2986) (7/97) Le sbian G a rd e n C lu b is a social network for lesbians interested in gardening. Newsletters, plant exchanges and social outings (Nicki 287-6120 K 1 1 /9 6 ) line. East and West Coast swings, nightclub two-step, tango, waltz and more. Classes start at the beginning of each month and last for one month. (7-8 30pm Fridays Above Choices Pub. 2845 SE S tark St. $7 p e r person 236-5129 ) (7/4) First C o n g re g a tio n a l C h u rc h , an Open and Affirming Congrega tion. extends a warm welcome to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals Wheelchair accessible; free parking (10 30 am Sunday 1126 SW Park Ave. 228- 7219 ) ( 10/96) Rose C ity D is cu s sio n C lu b is open to all onentations. fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings and newsletter. All are welcome (PO Box 1370. Clackamas. OR 97015. 650-7052 ) ( 3/97) F irs t U n ita ria n C h u rc h of P o rtla n d welcomes lesbians, gay men and bisexuals (8 30, 10 and 1130 am Sunday 1011 SW 12th Ave 228-6389. B ill 23 6-2 830 ) (7/97) R o e e to w n R a m b le rs Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels. (7-9 45 pm W ednesday Trinity U nited M ethodist Church low er level. 3915 SE Steele S t PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228 234-9944. http / / www rdrop.com /users/ram blers) (3/97) Q u e e r N igh t at LaLuna is an all ages event. The fabulous dance room features a different mix of music each week, sometimes with live bands! (9pm Monday 215SE Ninth Ave. $3. $4 under 21. 241 -LUNA .7(2/97) T h e Real C o n n e c tio n is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers, musicians and creative in all the disciplines. Informal potluck gatherings on the second Friday of every month. (C all fo r m eeting details Todd 288 4 736. M ike 282-0107 ) (7/97) S W W a sh in gto n G a y a nd Le sbian S o c ia lite s is a group of people getting together outside the bar scene for hikes, trips, cruises, camping, potlucks and game nights. (M ik e 3 6 0 -7 3 5 -1 9 0 1 , 360-992-1032 ) (7/97) T ra v e l La m b d a C o n n e c tio n s C lu b offers gay men over 40 the opportunity to travel with low-cost accommodations. Members stay in private homes of other gay men. Be a hosting or nonhosting member and have a “ home-away-from-home" experience. (598-3442.)( 7/97) SPIRITUALITY A ffirm a tio n -P o rtla n d C h a p te r welcomes gay and lesbian M or mons. their families and friends for social, fun and support activities. (6 pm third Sunday o f the m onth M etropolitan Com m unity Church Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 612-0477.) (5/97) A th e is t C o m m u n ity C e n te r of O re g o n welcomes people of all sexual orientations and offers realistic alternatives to supernatural beliefs. (7:30 pm Tuesday 4 1 5 S W 13th Ave. 241-9268 ) (3/97) C o n g re g a tio n N e ve h S h a lo m (conservative) sponsors gay and lesbian outreach Meetings, services and other events are held monthly MUSIC RECOVERY G a y , L e sb ia n a nd 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 360-694 5068 ) ( 12/96) Live a nd Let Live C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-step programs Call for calendar and meeting times (2943A SE Belm ont S t 460 9404 ) (7/97) R a in b o w A l-A n o n meets on Saturdays at the Alano Club Board- room (5 30-6 45 pm 909 N W 24th Ave 222 5756 ) (7/97) R ational R e c o v e ry meets two 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 Monday. 6pm Friday 41 5S W 13th Ave C liff W alker 239 5359 ) ( 4/97) Jo u r n e y C a th o lic C o m m u n ity conducts Mass at 6 pm on Sun day All are welcome at the table. (S t Stephen s Episcopal Church. 1432 SW 13th Ave. 323-2406.) (1 2 /9 6 ) L a ke O s w e g o U n ite d C h u r c h of C h ris t is an Open and Affirming Congregation that welcomes people o f all sexual orienta tions. (10.30 am Sunday. 1111 S W C ountry Club Road 635-4348. h ttp .//w w w te le po rt.com /~ re pm a il/lou cc.h tm l) (7/97) Le sbia n and G a y M e d ita tio n G ro u p meets for meditation in the Buddhist Vipasana tradition; discussion follows. (7:30 pm Thursday 2538 NE Broadway Greg 727-3575.) (3/97) M e tanoia Peace C o m m u n ity is a Reconciling Congregation of the United Methodist Church that welcomes lesbians and gay men in its life and ministry. (John Schwiebert 281-3697 ) (3/97) M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h P o rtla n d is a community coming together to proclaim through words and action the message of God's loving presence in all creation. The Rev. Roy A. Cole, pastor. (Services: 10 am Sunday, 7pm Wednesday. O ffice hours: 9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 2400 NE Broadway 281-8868 ) ( 7/97) M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h of the G e n tle S h e p h e rd is a Christian congregation that celebrates God's love for everyone. Services are open to all Rev Teresa L. Nunn, pastor (6 pm Sunday. 4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver. Wash PO Box 5094. Vancouver. WA 98668 360-695-1480.)( 10/96) P o tte r's H o u s e is an evangelical and charismatic Christian church open to everyone, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of the community Bill Roberts, pastor. (Sunday 9 30 am Bible study. 10:30 am worship W ednesday 7 pm w orship and Bible study 3830 SE 62nd A ve 775-5024 ) (11 /96 ) R a d ica l Faeries co-creates spirituality with nature, subverts unifor mity and practices the politics of play (235-0826.) ( 7/97) Internationally acclaim ed percussion g ro u p S T O M P perform s at the Portland C iv ic A u d ito riu m , Feb. 25 thro u gh M a rch 2 S t. Ja m e s Luth e ra n C h u rc h , a Reconciled Congregation, wel comes all (9and 11 am Sunday. 1315 SW Park Ave 22 7-2 439 )(7/97 ) S t. P h ilip N e ri's P a u list C e n te r sponsors Catholic gay and lesbian outreach with Mass, followed by socializing. (7:30pm Friday 2408 SE 16th Ave 231-4955.) (7/97) S t. S te p h e n 's E p is c o p a l C h u rc h is an Open and Affirming Congregation Rector, the Rev Constance A Hammond. (W ednes day 12:10 pm Eucharist and healing service. Sunday 7 45 am Eucha rist. 10 am Eucharist w ith choir. Sunday school and nursery 1432 SW 13th Ave 223-6424 ) (7/97) Le sbia n s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r w o m e n SO a n d o v e r meets on the third Saturday of every month. (7-10pm 2 8 1 -4424.331 -0 4 1 5 X 7 /9 7 ) All interested people are invited to attend (Sheri Cordova 246-8831.) (7/97) L e sb ia n s E n jo y in g th e S c ie n c e s is a field trip-oriented group for lesbians who enjoy the natural sciences, e g., geology, botany, birdwatching and astronomy. (Noon-2 pm third Sunday potluck and planning m eeting 28 0-0168.) (1/97) T h e D o w n to w n C h a p e l. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic parish, welcomes everyone Monthly Mass offered for gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender C atholics and their friends and supporters. (601 W Burnside S t Roger 223-5907. ext 130 ) (2/97 ) L e s b O S (Lesbians of Size) is a social and support group for size- accepting lesbians of any size. (7-9pm third Thursday 246-4382)( 5/97) D ig n ity-P o rtla n d . the national organization of lesbian, gay and bi sexual Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, welcomes all to weekly Mass. (7 30 pm Saturday St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1432 SW 13th Ave. PC Box 6708. Portland. OR 97228 295-4868 ) ( 7/97) M e tro C lu b is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who appreciate them Potlucks monthly on the fourth Sunday. (598-3442.) (7/97) O u t D a n c in g teaches partner dancing for sa m e -se x co up les Learn to dance the rumba, cha-cha. mambo. country partner, country East V a n c o u v e r U n ite d M e th o d is t C h u rc h is a Reconciling Congregation that welcomes all (10 am Sunday 5701 M acArthur Btvd 360-693-4 761.) (8/97) SEE WHAT YOlfVE BEEN MISSING examinations T h e G o d C o n n e c tio n -N e w T h o u g h t C o m m u n ity C h u rc h . with Revs Berdell Moffett and Casey Chaney, celebrates liberal, practical Christianity. ( 10 am Sunday 12385 S W Allen B tvd. Beaver ton. 643-7591.) (12/96) P o rtla n d Faith C o m m u n ity is a nondenominational church that expects and enjoys diversity. Services led by the Rev Georgia Ellis. (Sunday: 10 am m editation. 10:30 am coffee. I I am service 8678 NE Sum ner St. 287-3518.) (4/97) P o rtla n d G a y M e n 's C h o ru s meets most Monday evenings Singing membership is open to all qualified singers, but nonsinging members are also needed to help with production. (6 3 0 -9 30 pm M CC Portland, 2400 NE Broadway C all fo r audition o r membership inform ation 617-7462. 6 9 9 -8 5 8 6 )(4 /9 7 ) Rosa C ity G a y Freedom B a n d is a concert band open to lesbians, gay men and supportive friends Bring your instrument and a music stand. Don't play an instrument or sing, but still want to join in the fun? Become a Band Aid or a member of the p e rform a nce flag co rp s (Band rehearsal 6-8 pm Sunday Piedmont Presbyterian Church, 5760 NE Cleveland Ave PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207 790 2170 ) (4/97) Fu ll C irc le T e m p le is a "universe-ity," sanctuary and place of worship for women o f all ages offering workshops, song and drum circles, meditation rooms, altars of celebration and what you bring to share Classes on a donation basis. Temple priestesses and drop-in women visitors welcome. (10 am -10 pm daily 3125 E Burnside S t 238-0675.) ( 5/97) P e a ce C h u rc h of the B re th re n celebrates and affirms the image of God in persons o f every age. gender, race and sexual orientation. (1 1 am Sunday 12727 SE M arket St. 254-6380 ) ( 12/96) B rid g e s Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal ensemble, ac cepts new members in the fall The group rehearses Wednesday evenings Administrative support persons are always needed (C all to schedule an audition o r book a perform ance 242-1675.)( 7/97) The P o rtla n d Le sb ia n 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. P ort land. OR 97207 241 8994 ) (7/97) Fo o d fo r the S o u l is a monthly discussion group that explores different spiritual paths that are welcoming to gay men. lesbians bisexuals and people with HIV. Sponsored by Project Quest (7:30- 9 pm second W ednesday First Immanuel Lutheran Church. 1816 N W Irving S t N elly Kaufer 239-3915.) (8/97) C ontact ONI B R O A D W A Y 2XX> NE BROADWAY PORTLAND,O R 97232 THOMAS M. BARRETO, O.D. 2 8 4 -2 3 0 0 DOCTOR OF O P T O M E T R Y lenses frames S ts . C y r il and M e th o d iu s C h u rc h has reorganized and become an independent, nondenominational Sabbatarian church. Offering sabbath services. Bible study, counseling, social activities and a newsletter The Rev Paul Verhaeren, pastor. (1911 NE Shannon Dr.. Hillsboro. OR 97124 693-0963 ) ( 8/97) S e v e n th -d a y A d v e n tis t K in s h ip In te rn a tio n a l offers spiritual, emotional and social support to present or former SDAs who are gay or lesbian. A not-for-profit organization Monthly activities and a newsletter are offered In the Portland area (Local office: PO Box 33104. Portland. OR 97233. 244-0286 N ational o ffice PO Box 7320. Laguna Niguel. CA 92677 714-248-1299.) (7/97) S h a lo m M in is trie s is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendly people Spiritual fellowship on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Coming out. grief, and reconciling religion and homosexuality counseling and groups
