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Poolplayers Association. (Call OPAL at 243-6725 and ask to sign up
for the Central Division.) (3/97)
S k i-O -R a m a is Portland's gay and lesbian ski club (286-25I 3 X 3/97)
W re stling C lu b provides means to contact other wrestlers (PO Box
40066. Portland. OR 97240-0066 ) (7/97)
YOUTH
E q u e s tria n G ro u p (Goose Lake Ranch 541-388-3680 7 (7/97)
G a y a nd Le sbian A lc o h o lic s A n o n y m o u s meets in Bend
(5:30 pm Tuesday 541-388 3680 ) (5/97)
P a re n ts, Fam ilies a n d F rie n d s of L e sb ia n s a n d G a y s -B e n d
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)
Ja n u s Y o u th P ro g ra m s offers workshops for teens in areas such
as self-esteem, anger management and life skills. (738 NE Davis St..
Portland. OR 97232 Doug Pullin 233-6090. ext 133 ) (7/97)
COASTAL OREGON
Le sbia n, G a y a n d B ise xu a l Y o u th G ro u p of Eu g e n e 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)
C o o s B a y P a re nts, Fam ilies a n d F rie n d s of Le sb ia n s a nd
G a y s meets on the first Tuesday of the month. (7 30 pm First
Presbyterian Church, 438 Elrod St 541-347-9109 ) ( 7/97)
The N a tio na l C o a litio n fo r G a y , Le sbia n a n d B isexual
Y o u th 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. (POBox 24589. San
Jose. CA 95154-45893 (7/97)
O u t ’n ’ A b o u t 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 -752-2491.7(8/97)
C o o s C o u n ty C o a litio n fo r H u m a n R igh ts 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)
G A L O N . 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 (FKDBox 1324, Coos Bay. OR97420
541-269-6692.) (7/97)
EASTERN OREGON
L a m b d a Ea ste rn O re g o n A s s o c ia tio n 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
97814 ) (7/97)
SOUTHERN OREGON
A b d ill Ellis L a m b d a C o m m u n ity C e n te r A s s o c ia tio n wel
comes men, women, families and friends (56 Third S t . Ashland. OR
97520 541 -488-6990 ) (3/97)
C h ry sa lis , a newly formed social and support organization for cross
dressers in Southern Oregon and Northern California, holds monthly
meetings and socials (POBox 1793. Klamath Falls. O R97601.7(9/97)
G a y A lco h o lics A n o n ym o u s meets at First United Methodist Church
in Medford (7 pm Friday 607 W Main St 541 770-9461X3/97)
G a y a nd Le sbia n A llia n c e meets monthly. (7 30 pm second
Thursday Umpqua Unitarian Church. 1265 N W Watters St.. Rose
burg PO Box 813. Roseburg. OR 97470.)(7/97)
L a v e n d e r W e lc o m e W a gon greets lesbians new to Linn. Benton
and Marion counties.or those just coming out. (541-979-9115X7/97)
L e sb ia n Fo ru m 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)
M o rn in g side U n ite d M e th o d ist C h u rc h is a Reconciling Con
gregation. Persons of every sexual orientation are welcome to full
participation in the life of the congregation. (3674 12th St SE. Salem
364-5013) (7/97)
M P o w e rm e n t P ro je ct 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 541 -683-4303 ) ( 7/97)
P a re n ts, Fam ilies and F rie n d s of L e sb ia n s a n d G a y s -
C o rv a llis / A lb a n y meets every fourth Monday (7pm First Method
ist Church. 1165 N W Monroe St . Corvallis 541 752-0889 ) (8/97)
P a re n ts, Fam ilies and F rie n d s of L e sb ia n s a n d G a y s -
Sa le m meets on the third Wednesday of each month at First United
M e th o d is t C hurch. (7 :3 0 pm C hurch and S ta te stre e ts .
P O B ox 121. Gates. O R 97346 897-2524. 393-9668 ) ( 1/97)
T rip le P o in t is a social group for gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgender,
queer and questioning youth in Southwest Washington. Weekly rap
sessions and activity excursions. A program of Evergreen AIDS
Response. (Celeste Baskett 360-735-9170.) (5/97)
“S ilv e r Im a g e s ,” c la s s ic a l n u d es in la n d s c a p e by S h e d ric h W illia m e s , is on d is p lay
a t B rian M a rk ! F ine A r t th ro u g h M a rc h
G L U E P A C (Gay and Lesbian United Effort) meets monthly to
promote equality for, and visibility of. the gay and lesbian community in
Uncoln County. Fun social and political advocacy. (541-265-6368 )
(7/97)
L in c o ln C o u n ty P a re n ts , Fa m ilie s a n d F rie n d s of L e sb ia n s
a nd G a y s provides support, education and advocacy (POBox 1156.
Newport. OR 97365-0091 541-265-6368 ) (7/97)
N o rth C o a s t P rid e N e tw o rk . 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. (P O B o x2751. Gearhart. OR
97138-2751 Bob Gwinn 738-0215.) ( 6/96)
The O u t-L in e 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.)
(7/97)
G ra n ts P a ss P a re n ts a n d F rie n d s of L e sb ia n s a nd G a y s no
longer holds monthly meetings (541-488-3436.) (11/96)
Klam a th A re a La m b d a A s s o c ia tio n meets regularly and hosts
a variety o f friendly, inclusive social gatherings. (PO Box 43. Klamath
Falls. OR 97601 541-883-2437 ) (8/97)
Klamath C o u n ty Parents and Friends of Lesbians and G ays
offers resources and support. (Write care o f First United Methodist
Church. 230N 10th S t . Klamath Falls. OR9760I 541-882-3309X7/97)
Le sbia n C o m m u n ity P ro je c t (P O B o x5 l5 , Medford. OR97502.
541-488 6990 ) (3/97)
O n T ra c k A la n C ollins A ID S P roject offers HIV counseling, testing,
educational outreach and case management at the 10th Street O u t
reach Center, adult foster care at A la n ’s House, low-cost housing for
independent living at Fairfield Place and an HIV support group on
Thursday from 5 1 5 to 6:30 pm (541-772-1777. 541-779-2006 ) ( 3/97)
R o g u e V a lle y P a re n ts a n d F rie n d s o f L e s b ia n s a n d G a y s
meets on the first Thursday of the month (7 pm First United
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WILLAMETTE VALLEY
La d ie s S o cia l R e g is te r is a monthly lesbian newsletter featuring
social events, home repair and gardening tips. etc. Subscriptions are
$10 per year. (PO Box3214. Albany, OR 97321 ) 0 / 9 7 )
S a fe S p a c e is a group for lesbian, gay. bisexual or questioning youth
th a t m eets in Bend on F ridays. (C a ll fo r lo c a tio n :
541-383-4861 ) (9/96)
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W om en's C risis S u p p o rt Tea m (Mailingaddress 748N W FifthSt.
Grants Pass. OR 97526 541-474 9349. hot line 541-479- 1400X7/97)
La die s H om e C o m p a n io n 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 ) (7/97)
R o ots a nd B ra n c h e s provides positive mental health counseling
tailored to the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth Therapy,
consultation, advocacy and referral are offered to individuals and
families on a sliding scale. A program of The Network. (2020 SE Powell
Btvd 238-0780 ) (7/97)
D e s c h u te s D is c rim in a tio n R e p o rtin g Lin e exists to document
discrimination in Central Oregon. For information, referral and confi
dential reporting of hate crimes call 5 4 1 -3 8 3 -4 1 1 3 (PO Box 6084,
Bend. OR 97708 ) 0 2/96)
W o m a n so u rc e (PO Box 335. Ashland. OR 97520 541-482 2026.
541-488-1616.) (7/97)
A g a y m e n 's p ra y e r a n d m e dita tion g ro u p meets on Sundays
in Eugene (5^6pm 1440 Kincaid St. Hank 541 -484 6259 ) (7/97)
R a in b o w 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 30 pm Monday. Cascade AIDS Project.
Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave 280-2600 .) (8/97)
D e s c h u te s C o u n ty C o a litio n fo r H u m a n D ig n ity (PO Box
6084. Bend. OR 97708-6084 541-385-3320 . ) (6/96)
V a lle ys of the U m p q u a M e trop olita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h
meets on the second Sunday of the month Services are currently
performed by the laity of the Church. ( I I 30 am 2836 Carnes Road.
Roseburg PO Box2125. Roseburg. O R 97470 541-679-0975X7/97)
G a y a n d Le sbian H ealth C a re W o rk e rs of S a le m is open to
gay men and lesbians who w ork In any health-related field
(557-8414. 363-0519) (7/97)
P rid e M e n to rs h ip P ro je c t serves Multnomah County gay. les
bian. trans and questioning youth between the ages of 13 and 19. A
project of Phoenix Rising. W estside Youth and Family Services of
Neighborhood House Inc and the Oregon Department of Human
Resources Volunteer Program. (Vanessa Usui 244-2292. 223-8299 )
(5/97)
B e y o n d the C lo s e t In c . 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)
S o u th e rn O re g o n Y o u th O u tre a c h holds monthly get-togethers
at the Abdill Ellis Lambda Community Center in Ashland (5 pm third
Thursday 56 Third S t SOYO. PO Box 515. Medford. OR. 97502
541-734 8007 ) (3/97)
Eu g e ne F ro n tru n n e rs / F ro n tw a lk e rs i Walk or run with friendly
gay. lesbian and bisexual people (Hank 541-484-6259 ) (7/97)
P o sitive P lace, a group for HIV-positive people under age 25. meets
on Thursdays at Outside In. A joint project of Outside In and Project
Quest. (1236 S W Salmon St. Call to sign up. Graham Harriman
241-6448)(9 /9 T )
CENTRAL OREGON
S o u th e rn O re g o n M e n 's O u tre a c h 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 541 -488-6990 ) (9/97)
A fte r 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
54 1 7 5 2 81 5 7 ) (5/97)
P h oe nix R is in g Fo u n d a tio n In c. is a mental health agency
primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities, with
social and support groups for sexual minority youth: A w a k e n in g s , an
interagency project with Janus Youth Programs (6-8 pm Wednesday,
Harry's Mother. 3942 SE Hawthorne Bfvd .>. T h e T ra n s G ro u p , for
transsexual, transgendered and cross-dressing youth (6-8pm Wednes
day. Phoenix Rising offices>. T ra n s itio n s (3:30-5 pm Wednesday.
Cedar Hills Recreation Center, Beaverton). W in d fire (6-7.30 pm
Thursday. Phoenix Rising offices) P e rsona l D e ity P ro xy, a group
to share creative endeavors (5-7 pm Friday, Phoenix Rising offices).
(Phoenix Rising offices: 620 S W Fifth A v e . Suite 710. Portland, OR
97204 223-8299) (3/97)
V O I C E S (Voices o f Individual and Community Empowerment from
the Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth. Fre e pizza . An
interagency project o f Outside In and Phoenix Rising. (6-8 pm Wednes
day 1030 S W 13th Ave 223-4121 ) (3/97)
M ethodist Church. 175 N Main St.. Ashland 541-488-3436)
(11 /9 6)
P a th fin d e rs of L in n a nd B e nton C o u n tie s 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 541 752-6322 ) (7/97)
S w e e t S p irit M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u r c h is an
ecumenical Christian church open to all people (I I am Sunday
3322 Lancaster Drive NE. Salem 363-6618 ) (7/97)
T o g e th e r W o rk s 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 30pm second and
fourth Mondays First Baptist Church. McMinnville 434-6266 ) (7/97)
Willamette University's Lesbian, G a y. Bisexual A llia n ce meets on
a weekly basis during the school year for discussions, event planning and
support. Community members are welcome to attend (370-6267 K7/97)
WASHINGTON
N a h c o tta S a n c tu a ry 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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