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available. United Methodist pastor, the Rev Jeanne G. Knepper
(760-4215.) (7 /9 7 )
SisterSpirit is women sharing spirituality All women welcome Most
events are wheelchair accessible (Suite 426. 408 SW Second Ave
PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207 294 0645 ) 0 / 9 7 )
Southminster Presbyterian Church welcomes people of all
sexual orientations Wheelchair accessible; Sunday school and nurs
ery care available Pastors are Jim Petersen and Laurie Miller
(Sunday: 9:30 and 11 am in winter, 10 am in summer 12250 SW
Denney Road. Beaverton. OR 97008 644-2073 .) (5/97)
University Park United Methodist Church is a Reconciling
Congregation that welcomes and affirms all persons regardless of
sexual orientation. (9:55 am Sunday 4775 N Lombard St. Rev.
Deedee Walters 289 7843 ) ( 1/97)
SPORTS
The Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors group,
organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking,
skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting (452-5680 ) (5/97)
FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures for women
only. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment
and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level.
(235-1712.X 8 /9 7)
Portland Frontrunners is an internationally affiliated running club for
gay men, lesbians and their friends. Everyone is welcome to run (6:30pm
Tuesday. 9 am Saturday Duniway Park. Tamara 233-4937. ) ( 10/96)
Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling Association's
league bowling began Jan. 5, and runs through May Everyone is
welcome (11 am and 5 pm Sunday 20th Century Lanes. 3550 SE
92nd Ave $7.50 per session. Renee 231-7085. Tom 293-0428, orsend
an SASE to: PCBA. PO Box 851. Portland, OR 97207 )0 /9 7 )
Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's only nationally
affiliated gay and lesbian softball league. Friendly competition 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. Jim 281-7637 ) 0 /9 7 )
Team Portland Aquatic Club is an organized masters swim team for
all swimming levels and interests. (Jill 228-1596.) (8/97)
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 meet
ings and social tennis mixers New members always welcome. (Carol
231 -0949) (8/97)
FITS Winter Bowling League meets at FYo 300 Bowl from Septem
ber to April. Thirty-six teams participate; the largest league of any kind in
Oregon. (7 pm Friday 3525 SE 31st Ave Doug 788-6367. )( 4/97)
C edar Hills R ecreation Center. Beaverton): W indfire
(6-7 30 pm Thursday. Phoenix Rising offices): Personal Deity
Proxy, a group to share creative endeavors (5-7 pm Friday.
Phoenix Rising offices) (620 SW Fifth Ave . Suite 710, Portland.
OR 97204 223-8299 ) (3 /97)
Southern Oregon Men's Outreach offers a "First Saturday"
social, free HIV testing and counseling, and a monthly newsletter
(7 30 pm social Unitarian Center. 87 Fourth S t , Ashland SOMO.
PO Box 515. Medford. OR 97502 54 1 899 8541 ) (3/97)
Southern Oregon Youth Outreach holds monthly get-togethers
at the Abdill Ellis Lambda Community Center in Ashland (5 pm third
Thursday 56 Third S t SOYO. P O B ox 515. Medford. OR. 97502
541-734 8 0 0 7 ) (3/97)
Positive Place, a new group for HIV-positive people
under age 23. meets on Thursdays at Outside In. A joint project
of Outside In and Project Quest ( 1236S W Salmon St Calltosign
up: Graham Harriman 2 4 1 -6448 ) (2/97)
Valleys of the Umpqua Metropolitan Community Church
meets on the second Sunday of the month Services are currently
performed by the laity of the Church. (11.30 am 2836 Carnes Road.
Roseburg POBox2125. Roseburg. OR97470 541 -679-09751(7/97)
Pride Mentorship Project serves Multnomah County gay.
lesbian, trans and questioning youth between the ages of 13 and
19. A project of Phoenix Rising, Westside Youth and Family
Services of Neighborhood House Inc and the Oregon Department
o f Human Resources Volunteer Program. (Vanessa Usui
244 2292 o r 223 8 2 9 9 ) (5/97)
Womansource (PO Box 335. Ashland. OR 97520 541-482 2026.
541 4 8 8-1616 ) (7/97)
Women's Crisis Support Team (Mailing address 748 N W
Fifth S t.. G rants Pass. OR 97 52 6 5 4 1 474-9349. hot line
541 479-1400) (7/97)
Rainbow is a positive social and peer-support group for sexual
minority youth, with an emphasis on youth of color. Sponsored by
the Urban League of Portland (4 3 0 pm Monday Cascade AIDS
Project. Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave 280-2600 ) (8/97)
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Roots and Branches provides positive mental health counsel
ing tailored to the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth.
Therapy, consultation, advocacy and referral are offered to indi
viduals and families on a sliding scale. A program of The Network
(2020 SE Powell Blvd 238-0780 ) (7/97)
After 8 provides information, referral and advocacy for lesbians, gay
men and bisexuals in Benton and Linn counties (7pm second Tuesday
101 N W 23rd St . Corvallis PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339
541-7 528 15 7) (5/97)
Safe Space is a group for lesbian, gay. bisexual or question
ing youth that meets in Bend on Fridays (Call for location:
541-383-4861.) (9/96 )
Triple Point is a social group for gay. lesbian, bisexual,
transgender, queer and questioning youth in Southwest Washing
ton. Weekly rap sessions and activity excursions. A program of
Evergreen AIDS Response. (Celeste Baskett 360-735-9170.)
(5/97)
D r. J o y c e ly n E ld e rs spe aks at E m b ra c in g
M idlife, a M enopause C o nference at Portland
State U n ive rsity M arch 7
VOICES (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from
the Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth. Free pizxa. An
interagency project o f Outside In and Phoenix Rising. (6-8pm Wednes
day 1030 S W 13th Ave 223-4121 .) (3/97)
North Coast Pride Network Columbia Pacific Region, for lesbi
ans. gay men. bisexuals and transgendered people. Social and political
activities, gay film series, networking with other human rights groups
Meets monthly in Seaside-Astoria area. (PO Box 2751. Gearhart. OR
97138-2751 Bob Gwinn 738-0215 ) (6/96)
CENTRAL OREGON
The Out-Line program provides outreach to and advocacy for gay and
lesbian youth and adults Services include monthly support groups. informa
tion and referral, and a media center (Careerpaths Training and Resource
Center. PO Box 2004. Newport. OR 97365 541 265-3087)0/97)
Beyond the Closet Inc. provides services to the lesbian and gay
community, its families, friends and supporters. Services include
speakers. 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 ) (7/97)
Deschutes County Coalition for Human Dignity (PO Box
6084. Bend. OR 97708-6084 541 -385-3320 ) (6/96)
Join a gay and lesbian pool league affiliated with the Oregon Pool
Amateur League. All skill levels welcome; sanctioned by the American
Poolplayers Association. (Call OPAL at 243-6725 and ask to sign up
for the Central Division.) (3/97)
Deschutes Discrimination Reporting Line exists to document
discrimination in Central Oregon. For information, referral and confi
dential reporting of hate crimes call 541 -383-4113 (PO Box 6084.
Bend. OR 97708 ) (12/96)
Ski-O-Rama is Portland's gay and lesbian ski club. (286-2513 )0 /9 7 )
Equestrian Group (Goose Lake Ranch 541-388-3680 ) (7/97)
Wrestling Club provides means to contact other wrestlers. (POBox
40066. Portland. OR 97240-0066 ) (7/97)
Gay and Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Bend
(5 30 p m Tuesday 541-388-3680.) (5/97)
YOUTH
Janus Youth Programs offers workshops for teens in areas such
as self-esteem, anger management and life skills. (738 NEDavis St..
Portland. OR 97232 Doug Pullin 233-6090. ext 133 ) 0 /9 7 )
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Group of Eugene is a peer
social, support and rap group that meets every Monday Age 25 and
under (5-6:30 pm. Koininia Center Library, University o f Oregon.
1414 Kincaid St 541-346-3360.) (4/97)
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 Box 24589. San
Jose. CA 95154-4589) (7/97)
Out 'n' About Youth, a social and support group for gay, lesbian
and bisexual teens, meets Thursday evenings in Corvallis. (7 pm. First
United Methodist Church. 1165 N W Monroe St 541-752-2491.)
(8/97)
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency
primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities, with
social and support groups for sexual minority youth: Awakenings, an
interagency project with Janus Youth Programs (6-8 pm Wednesday.
Harry's Mother. 3942 SE Hawthorne Bhvd ). The Trans Group, for
transsexual, transgendered and cross-dressing youth (6-8pm Wednes
day. Phoenix Rising offices): Transitions (3:30-5 pm Wednesday.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays-Bend
meets on the third Monday of the month at the First Presbyterian
Church. The group's threefold mission is support, education and
advocacy (6 30 pm meeting, come at 6 pm for coffee, visiting or
browsing in the library. 230 NE Ninth St 541-317-2334 ) (5/97)
COASTAL OREGON
Coos Bay Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays meets on the first Tuesday of the month (7 30 pm First Presby
terian Church. 438 Elrod St. 541 -347-9109.H7/97)
Coos County Coalition for Human Rights is committed to the
promotion of equal rights for all people Meets last Tuesday of the month.
(PO Box 325. North Bend. OR 97459. Jim 541-269-5374 .) (7/97)
GALON, Gay and Lesbian Outreach Network, is a support group for
the gay. lesbian and transgendered people of Coos County. The group
publishes a monthly newsletter (PO Box 1324. Coos Bay. OR 97420
541 269 6692 ) (7/97)
Eugene Frontrunners/Frontwalkers: Walk or run one to five miles
with fnefxty gay, lesbian and bisexual people (Hank 5 4 14846259 X7/97)
Gay and Lesbian Health Care Workers of Salem is open to
gay men and lesbians who work in any health-related field
(557 8414. 36 3-0519)(7/97)
A gay men's prayer and meditation group meets on Sundays
in Eugene (5-6 pm 1440 Kincaid St Hank 541 -484 6259 ) (7/97)
Ladies Home Companion is a newsletter for lesbians in the
Corvallis area Since 1986, LHC has provided information about
community activities, politics, events and people Subscriptions are $6
per year (PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339 ) (7197)
Ladies Social Register is a monthly lesbian newsletter featuring
social events, home repair and gardening tips, etc Subscriptions are
$10 per year. (PO Box 3214. Albany. OR 97321 ) (1/97)
Lavender Welcome Wagon greets lesbians new to Linn. Benton
or Marion counties, or those just coming out (541-979-9115 )(7/97)
EASTERN OREGON
Lesbian Forum meets alternately in Corvallis and Albany for social,
nonpolitical discussions and events. ( 7 pm first Wednesday Call for
location and details: 541 -928-0871 .) (7/97)
Lambda Eastern Oregon Association is a social, support and
networking association serving gay men. lesbians and bisexuals in
Baker County Bimonthly meetings are held. (Box 382. Baker City. OR
9 7 8 1 4 )0 /9 7 )
SOUTHERN OREGON
Abdill Ellis Lambda Community Center Association wel
comes men. women, families and friends. (56 Third S t . Ashland. OR
97520 541-488-6990) ( 3 / 97 )
Gay Alcoholics Anonymous meets at First United Methodist
Church in Medford. (7 pm Friday 607 W Main S t 541-770-9461 )
( 3 / 97 )
Gay and Lesbian Alliance meets monthly. (7:30 pm second
Thursday Umpqua Unitarian Church, 1265N W Watters St:. Roseburg
PO Box 813. Roseburg. OR 97470 )17 / 97 )
Grants Pass Parents and Friends o f Lesbians and Gaya no
longer holds monthly meetings. (541 -488-3436. ) ( 11 / 96 )
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) ( 8 / 97 )
Klamath County Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
offers resources and support (Write care o f First United Methodist
Church. 230 N 10th St . Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541-882-3309 )
( 7 / 97 )
Lesbian Community Project (POBox 515. Medford. O R 97502
541-488-6990 ) ( 3 / 97 ) -
GLUE PAC (Gay and Lesbian United Effort) meets monthly to
promote equality for. and visibility of, the gay and lesbian community in
Lincoln County. Fun social and political advocacy (541-265-6368)
(7/97)
OnTrack Alan Collins AIDS Protect 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 a! Fairfield Place, and an HIV
support group on Thursday from 5:15 to 6:30 pm. ( 541 - 772 - 1777 .
5 4 1 - 779 - 2 0 0 6 ) ( 3 / 97 )
Lincoln County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays provides support, education and advocacy (POBox 1156.
Newport. OR 97365-0091 541-265-6368 ) (7/97)
Rogue Valley Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
meets on the first Thursday of the month (7pm. First United Methodist
Church. 1 75 N Main S t . Ashland. 5 4 1 -488-3436 ) ( 11 / 96 )
Morning side United Methodist Church is a Reconciling Congrega
tion Persons of every sexual orientation are welcome to ful participation in
the Me of the congregation. (3674 12th St SE. Salem 364-5013 .) (7/97)
MPowerment 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 St 5 4 1 -683-4303 )(7197)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays-
Corvallis/Albany meets every fourth Monday (7pm First Method
ist Church. 1165 N W Monroe S t . Corvallis 541 -752-0889 ) (8/97)
Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays-
Salem meets on the third Wednesday of each month at First United
M e th o d is t C hurch. (7 30 pm C hurch and S ta te s tre e ts
PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 897-2524. 393-9668 ) (1/97)
Pathfinders of Linn and Benton Counties is a support group
for gay men. bisexuals and lesbians Meets monthly for dinner and
social time with speakers or activities. (PO Box 971. Corvallis. OR
97339 5 4 1 ■ 752 6322 ) ( 7/97)
Sweet S pirit M etropolitan Community Church is an
ecumenical Christian church open to all people ( I I am Sunday
3322 Lancaster Drive NE. Salem 363-6618 ) (7/97)
Together Works is a support group for lesbians, gay men. bisexuals
and friends Activities include social events and discussion of timely
topics Meet others in a neutral, safe environment (7 3 0 pm second
and fourth Mondays First Baptist Church, McMinnville 434-6266 )
(7/97)
Willamette 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
(370-6267 ) ( 7/97)
WASHINGTON
Nahcotta Sanctuary a secluded retreat on Long Beach Peninsula,
provides a healing refuge for individuals, couples or small groups
Ongoing events; see Workshops. Lodging $35-$95; Intentional Com
munity opportunity available (PO Box 87. Nahcotta. WA 98637
360-665-4181.) (7/97)
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