26 ▼ m arch 2 1 , 1097 T ju st out
out about town
assistance Call 1 800-621 1646 from elsewhere in Oregon A service
of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (7/97)
The A n ti-V io le n c e Lin e, 7 99 1703 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 6 -1 7 0 3 A service of the
Lesbian Community Project (7/97)
B a 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 7579 ) (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 Lin e offer a free, confidential domestic violence support group
for lesbians (Joyce Baxter at FWCL 232-9751. Toni Hughes at CW S
722 2366 ) (3/97 )
The D o m e s tic V io le n ce 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 (640-117 1 )1 10/96)
Le sbia ns d e s e rve lives free of v io le n ce . Battered lesbian
support groups facilitated by lesbians Confidential intakes Child care
provided, donations accepted (Sandi 289 6 8 6 9 ) (10/96)
The W o m e n 's Inte rve ntion G ro u p is an ongoing group for lesbian
and bisexual women who use physical or emotional violence to hurt and
intimidate their partners Facilitated by Julie O'Donnell. MSW. and
Sharon Bowland. MSW (5-7 pm W ednesday $10-$15 pe r session
Phoenix Rising 223 8299 7 (9/97)
MUSIC
SPIR ITUALITY
SOCIAL
A m p le O p p o rtu n itie s organizes many activities for large women
(245-1524 7(7/97)
B a d G irls 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 97217-0254 7(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)
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 (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 S W 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(7/97)
F u n n y La die s T e a and P o se 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 (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. (PO Box 1844. Portland. OR 97207. Chub Line 241-4535 7
(7/97)
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. 7(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. (7:30pm Tuesday 415 S W 13th Ave 241 9268 7 (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. Monthly meetings, services and other events. All
interested people are invited to attend. (Sheri Cordova 246-8831 7
(7/97)
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 Catholics and their friends and supporters.
(601 W Burnside S t Roger 223-5907. ext. 130. 7(2/97)
D ig n ity -P o rtla n d . the national organization of lesbian, gay and
bisexual Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, welcomes all to
weekly Mass. (7:30 pm Saturday S t Stephen 's Episcopal Church.
1432 S W 13th Ave PO Box 6708. Portland. OR 97228 295-4868 )
(7/97)
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
Blvd 360-693-4 761.) (8/97)
F irs t C o n g re g a tio n a l C h u rc h , an Open and Affirming Congrega
tion, welcomes gay men. lesbians and bisexuals. Wheelchair acces
sible. (1 0 3 0 am Sunday. 1126 S W Park Ave 228-7219 7 0 0/96)
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(7/97)
F irs t C o n g re g a tio n a l C h u rc h U C C V a n c o u v e r is an Open and
Affirming Congregation that welcomes people of all sexual orienta
tions. Wheelchair accessible. (9.45 am Sunday 1220 NE 68th St.
360-693-1476 ) (9/97)
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 (N icki
2 8 7 -6 1 2 0 .)() 1/96)
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 11:30 am Sunday 1011 S W 12th Ave
228-6389. B ill 236-2830 ) 0 /9 7 )
Le sb ia n s u p p o rt g r o u p fo r w o m e n 9 0 a nd o v e r meets on the
third Saturday of every month (7-10 pm 281-4424, 331-0415.)
(7/97)
F o 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)
L e sbia ns E n jo y in g the 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 280-0168 ) ( \/9 7 )
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 30-9 30 pm
M CC Portland. 2400 NE Broadway C all fo r audition o r membership
inform ation 617 7462. 699 8586 7 (4/97)
L e s b O S (Lesbians of Size) is a social and support group for size-
accepting lesbians of any size. (7-9 pm third Thursday 246-4382.)
(5/97)
Full C irc le T e m p le is a "universe-ity,- sanctuary and place of
worship for women of 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 St.
238-0675. 7(5/97)
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
(7/97)
G a y M e n ’ s S p iritu a l C o n n e c tio n G ro u p is a nondenominational
Christian fellowship group now forming for gay and bisexual men (Alan
o r Lee 230-8070.) (9/97)
The P o rtla n d L e 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 ortland. O R 97 20 7 241-8994. h ttp ://w w w g e o c itie s c o m /
W estH ollyw ood/5912/ 7 (9/97)
O u t D a n c in g teaches partner dancing for sa m e -se x co u p le s
Learn to dance the rumba, cha-cha, mambo. country partner, country
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 Stark S t $7
per person 236-5129.) (T797)
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 the Revs Berdell M offett and Casey Chaney, celebrates liberal,
practical Christianity (10 am Sunday 12385 SW Allen Blvd . Beaver
ton 643- 759 ?./(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(7/97)
Rose C ity G a y Fre e dom 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 Presbytenan Church, 5760 NE
Cleveland Ave PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207 790-2170 ) (4/97)
RECOVERY
G a y , L e 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 360 694 5068 ) (12/96)
L iv e a n d Le t L iv e C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-step programs
Call for calendar and meeting times. (2940-A SE Belm ont St.
460 9404 7 (7/9 7 )
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(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 Fnday 415S W 13th Ave C liff
W alker 239 5359 7 (4/97)
T ria n g le P ro je c t .it 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 F ifth Ave 224-007 5 7(12/96)
R o se C ity D is c u s s io n C lu b is open to all orientations, fetishes and
lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings and
newsletter All are welcome. (PO Box 1370. Clackamas. OR 97015.
650-7052 7(3/97)
R o se to w n R a m ble 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. h ttp .//
www rdrop com /users/ram blers 7 (3/97)
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 of music each week, sometimes with live
bands! (9pm M onday 2 l5 S E N in th A ve $3. $4 under21. 241-LUNA.)
(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 Todd288-4736. M ike 282-0107 .7(7/97)
S W W a sh in g to n G a y a n d L e sb ia n S o c ia lite s is a group of
people getting together outside the bar scene for hikes, trips, cruises,
cam ping, po tlucks and game nights. (M ike 3 6 0 -7 3 5 -1 9 0 1 .
360-992-1032 ) (7/97)
T r a v e l L a 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-frorrvhome' experience (598-3442 .7
(7/97)
TRAVEL SERVICE
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. (St. Stephen 's Episcopal Church.
1432 S W 13th Ave 323-2406 ) (12/96)
L a ke O s w e g o U n ite d C h u r c h of C h r is 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 teleport.com /~ repm ail/loucc.htm 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 7 (3/97)
M e ta n o ia P e a ce 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 Schw iebert 281-3697. 7(3/97)
Ellis (10 am m editation, 10:30 am coffee. 11 am service 8678 NE
Sum ner S t 287-3518 ) (4/97)
P o t t e r '» H o u s e is an evangelical and charismatic Christian church
open to everyone, with special emphasis on meeting the needs o f
the community. Bill Roberts, pastor. (Sunday: 9:30 am B ible study.
10 30 am w orship. W ednesday: 7 pm w orship and B ible study
3830 SE 62nd Ave 775-5024 ) (11 /96 )
R a d ica l Fa e rie s co-creates spirituality with nature, subverts unifor
mity and practices the politics of play. (235-0826. 7(7/97)
S t. Ja m e s L u th e ra n C h u rc h , a Fteconciled Congregation, wel
comes all (9 and 11 amSunday 1315 S W Park Ave. 227-2439 7(7/97)
S t. P h ilip N e ri's Pa u list C e n te r sponsors Catholic gay and
lesbian outreach with Mass, followed by socializing. (7 30 pm Friday
2408 SE 16th Ave 231-4955. 7(7/97)
S t. S te p h e n 's E p isco 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 with choir. Sunday school and nursery. 1432 S W
13th Ave 223-6424 7(7/97)
S ts . C y ril a nd M e th o d iu s C h u rc h has reorganized and become
an independent, nondenominational Sabbatarian church. Offering Sab
bath services. Bible study, counseling, social activities and a newslet
ter. The Rev. Paul Verhaeren. pastor. (1911 NE Shannon Drive.
Hillsboro. OR 97124 693-0963 7(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. O R 97233 244-0286 N ational office: PO Box 7320.
Laguna Niguel. CA 92677. 714-248-1299 ) (7 /9 7 )
S h a lo m M in is trie s is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendly people
Spiritual fellowship on W ednesday at 6:30 pm. Coming out. grief,
and reconciling religion and homosexuality counseling and groups
available. United Methodist pastor, the Rev. Jeanne G. Knepper
(760-4215 7 (7 /9 7 )
S is te rS p irit is women sharing spirituality All women welcome. Most
events are wheelchair accessible. (Suite 426. 408 S W Second Ave
PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207 294-0645. 7(1/97)
S o u th m in s ta r P re sb y te ria n C h u rc h 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 S W
Denney Road. Beaverton. OR 97008 644-2073. 7(5/97)
U n iv e rs ity P a rk U n ite d M e th o d is t C h u rc h is a Reconciling
Congregation that welcomes and affirms all persons regardless of
sexual orientation. (9 55 am Sunday 4775 N Lom bard S t Rev
Deedee W alters 289- 7843 )0 /9 7 )
SPORTS
The A d v e n tu re G ro u p . 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)
F O R E S T G ro u p 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 7(8/97)
P o r t la n d G a y a n d L e s b ia n C o m m u n it y B o w lin g
A s s o c ia tio n '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 p e r session Renee 231-7085, Tom
293-0428. o r send an SASE to PCBA. PO Box 851. Portland. OR
97207. 7(3/97)
R o se C ity S o ftb a ll A s s o c ia tio n 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.
(O pendivision Roy 246-7678 W om en's division: Toni 736-9733, Kim
360-834 0629 General: Jim 281-7637. 7(9/97)
M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h P o rtla n d s 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, 7 pm Wednesday. O ffice hours: 9 am-5 pm
M onday-Friday 2400 NE Broadway 281 6868 /(7 /9 7 )
T e a m P o rtla nd A q u a tic C lu b is an organized masters swim team for
all swimming levels and interests. (Jill 228 1596 7 (8/97)
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. The 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)
T e a m P o rtla n d T e n n is A s s o c ia tio n 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. (C arol
23 1-0 949 ) (8/97)
P e a c e C h u rc h of the B re th re n celebrates and affirms the image
o f God in persons of every age. gender, race and sexual orientation.
( I I am Sunday 12727 SE M arket S t 254 6380 ) (12/96)
F IT S W inte r B o w lin g Le a gu e meets at Pro 300 Bowl from Septem
ber to April. Thirty-six teams participate; the largest league of any kind in
Oregon (7 pm Friday. 3525 S E 31st Ave Doug 788-6367. 7(4/97)
P o rtla n d Faith C o m m u n ity is a nondenominational church that
expects and enjoys diversity. Sunday services led by the Rev Georgia
Join a g a y a n d le sbia n p o o l le a gu e affiliated with the Oregon Pool
Amateur League All skill levels welcome; sanctioned by the American
One SW Columbia
Suite 1010
Portland, OR 97258
(503) 227-3639
1-800-248-0624
FAX (503) 227-0602
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