28 ▼ O cto b e r 17, 1997 ▼ just out
out about town
P olitical
C o n g re g a tio n N e ve h S h a lo m (conservative) Monthly meetings,
services and other events. (Sheri Cordova 246-8831.) (7/97)
B a s ic R ig h ts O re g o n is an ongoing electoral organization working
statewide to keep discrimination out of the Oregon Constitution
(PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 222-6151 ) (7/97)
D ig n ity — P o rtla n d , the national organization of lesbian, gay and
bisexual Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, holds weekly
Mass. (7:30 pm Saturday at S t Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1432SW
13th Ave. P O B ox 6708. Portland. OR 97228 295-4868 ) (7/97)
L e sb ia n A v e n g e rs <s a direct action group dedicated to issues of
survival and visibility for lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes.
(7 3 0 pm Sunday in the Egyptian Club dining room. 3701 SE Division
S t Hot line 452 5408 ) (3/98)
D iv e rs ity as G ift provides spiritual classes and counseling focusing
on the "inherent connectedness" o f all people (241-0073.) ( 2/98)
T h e D o w n to w n C h a p e l. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic parish, offers
a monthly Mass for gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics
and their friends and supporters (6 pm third Tuesday 601 W Burnside
S t Roger 223-5907. ext 730 2(11/97)
L o g C a b in R e p u b lic a n s < lathers monthly to socialize, meet promi
nent people or just enlighten a few minds in the party. (PO Box 2655.
Portland. OR 97208 2655 224 2454 ) (12/97)
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 . Reconciling
(10 am Sunday 5701 M acArthur Btvd. 360-693-4761 ) (3/98)
P ro g re s s iv e Q u e e rs is a group working for social justice on issues
of race, economics, cultural understanding, and gender and sexual
identity. (6:30-8 pm fourth Thursday M illard 284 2 9 7 9 ,1(7/97)
F irs t C o n g re g a tio n a l C h u rc h . Wheelchair accessible. (10:30am
Sunday 1126 S W Park Ave 2 2 8 -7 2 1 9 )0 0 /9 6 )
R a d ic a l W o m e n is active in the daily struggle against racism, sexism.
anti-gay bigotry and labor exploitation Meets every second Wednes
day of the month (6:30pm in Room 201. N orthw est Service Center.
1819 N W Everett S t 228-3090 ) ( 8/97)
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. Open and
affirming. Wheelchair accessible. (9 45 am Sunday. 1220 N E 68th S t
360-693-1476) (3/98)
R ig h t to P rid e P o litical A c tio n C o m m itte e advocates full civil
rights, human rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and
bisexuals by endorsing and supporting candidates and campaigns.
(921 SW M orrison St.. Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205. 228-5825.
barry& rtp-or org ) (2/98)
First U n ita ria n C h u rc h of P o rtla n d . (1 O il
228-6389. B ill 236-2830 )0 /9 8 )
F u ll C ir c 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. Temple priestesses and drop-in women visitors welcome.
(10 am -10 pm Tuesday-Sunday. 3125 E Burnside S t 238-0675 )
(2/98)
S o u th w e s t W a sh ingto n Fa irn e ss C o a litio n works to defeat
organized statewide political efforts which limit or deny the civil rights
of any resident of Washington New members welcome. (1701 Broad
way. Suite 138. Vancouver. WA 98663 360-695-1002.) (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 for gay and bisexual men (Alan o r Lee 230-8070.)
(9/97)
CRISIS
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 .
Nondenominational Christian. (10 am Sunday Suite 200. 5050 SW
G riffith Drive. Beaverton. 643-7591.) (12/97)
The A lc o h o l a nd D ru g H e lp L in e (232-8083 in Portland) and
Y o u th L in e (233-1113 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confiden
tial assistance Call 1 -800-621 -1646 from elsewhere in Oregon (7/97)
J o u r n e y C a th o lic C o m m u n ity conducts a 6 pm Sunday Mass
(St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. 1432 SW 13th Ave 32 3-2 406 )
(2/98)
The A n ti-V io le n c e Line. 796-1703. helps compile statistics on hate
crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic.
Outside Portland call 1-800-796-1703 (7/97)
L a ke O s w e g o U n ite d C h u rc h of C h ris t. (10:30 am Sunday
1111 S W C ountry Club Fioad. 635-4348. http //w w w teleport.com /
-b u c c .) (7/97)
Call the Bias C rim e U n it of the Portland Police. 823-0434, if you feel
you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland. (10/97)
Le sb ia n a nd G a y M e dita tio n G ro u p meets for meditation in the
Buddhist Vipasana tradition Donation requested. (7:30-9pm W ednes
day 2926 NE Flanders S t Greg 727-3575)1 10/97)
B ra d le y -A n g le H ou se provides a weekly confidential battered
lesbian and bi women's support group Confidential intakes Groups
facilitated by queer women Child care provided; donations accepted
(232- 7812 ) (12/97)
M etanoia Peace C o m m u n ity .United Methodist. (JohnSchwiebert
28 1-3 697) (2/98)
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 foi women and
children escaping domestic violence Sorry, no boys older than 12
years (640 1171 ) (2/98)
M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h of P o rtla n d . (10 am Sun
day. 7 pm W ednesday O ffice hours: 9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.
2400 NE Broadway. 281 -6368 ) (7/97)
Clackamas Women's Services and the Portland Women's Crisis Line
offer a free confidential d o m e stic vio le n ce s u p p o rt g ro u p for
women battered by women (Joyce Baxter at PWCL 232-9751. Toni
Hughes at CW S 722 2 3 6 6 ) (2/98)
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 .
(6 pm Sunday 4505 E 18th S t.. Vancouver. Wash PO Box 5094,
Vancouver. WA 98668. 360-695-1480.)( 2/98)
P e a c e C h u rc h of the B re th re n . (11 am Sunday
M arket St. 254-6380 ) ( 2/98)
P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C r is is L in e operates 24 hours a day
(235 5333. I 888 235 5333 ) (2/98)
P o rtland Faith C o m m u n ity . Nondenominational. (10am meditatbn,
10:30 am coffee. 11 am serdce 8678 NE Sumner S t 287-3518X 4/97)
P o tte r's H o u s e . Evangelical and charismatic Christian (Sunday:
9:30 am B ib b study. 10:30 am worship W ednesday 7 pm w orshipand
B ib b study 3830 SE 62nd Ave 775-5024 ) (2/98)
MUSIC
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. OR 97 20 7 241-8 994 . h ttp //w w w g e o c itie s c o m /
W estH ollyw ood/5912/ ) (9/97)
R o se C ity G a y Fre e d o m B a n d is aconcert band open to lesbians,
gay men and supportive friends Bring your Instrument and a music
stand Don't play an instrument or sing? Become a Band Aid or a
member of the p e rfo rm a n c e flag c o rp s i Band rehearsal 6-8 pm
Sunday at Piedmont Presbyterian Church. 5760 NE Cleveland Ave
P O B ox 1082. Portland. OR 97207 790-2170 ) (4/97)
R a d ic a l F a e rie s co-creates spirituality with nature, subverts unifor
mity and practices the politics of play. (23 5-0 826) (7/97)
R a in b o w O u tre a c h C h ris tia n C h u rc h . Full gospel charismatic.
(10 30 am Sunday 733 NE Fremont S t 2 8 1 -5255 ) (2/98)
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 ) (7/97)
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 ) (7/97)
C a s c a d e B e a rs is a group of like-minded men who support bears
and their admirers in the Northwest (625 S W 10th Ave . Suite 125.
Portland. OR 97205-2788 Mem bership dues $15 p e r year )(7 /9 7 )
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 )0 /9 7 )
N e ig h b o rh o o d M e n T a lk s brings gay and bisexual men together to
socialize and discuss topics of mutual interest Monthly gatherings are
facilitated and hosted by volunteers (G eoffrey 223-5907. ext 145.
feschgeoff& aol com .) (3/98)
O re g o n B e a rs is a social group for bears and their admirers
Activities and monthly social gatherings. (240-2813.) (3/98)
O u t D a n c in g teaches partner dancing for same-sex couples Classes
start at the beginning of each month. (236-5129 ) (2/98)
Q u e e r N ig h t at L a L u n a is an all-ages event The dance room
features a different mix of music each week (9 pm Monday 215 SE
Ninth Ave $3. $5 under 21. 2 4 1 -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
monthly potlucks (Todd 288-4736. M ike 282-0107 ) 0 /9 7 )
Fo re st G ro v e G L U E (Gays and Lesbians United for Enrichment) is
a support group offering the community and its family and friends a safe
and friendly place to meet and socialize Movies, potlucks. discus
sions. etc (7 3 0 pm firs t and third Mondays B ill 516-4583 ) ( 1 1/97)
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 (PO Box 1370. Clackamas. O R 97015 650-7 052) ( 2/98)
Live and Le t L iv e C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-step programs Call
for meeting times (2940-A SE Belm ont S t 460-9404 )(7/97)
F u n n y Ladies T e a a nd P o se y S o c ie ty meets on the first
Saturday of the month for a potluck dinner Lesbians 35 and older;
singles, couples and campers welcome Some outdoor activities.
Monthly newsletter $9 per year (234-1383) (7/97)
R o se to w n R am blers. Portland'sgay and lesbian square dance club,
dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels. (7-9 4 5 pm Wednes
day on the low er level. Trinity United M ethodist Church. 3915 SE
Steele S t PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228 234-9944. http / /
www rdrop com /users/ram blers.) (2/98)
O v e r the R a in b o w holds nonsmoking NA meetings on Thursdays
at the Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 30 pm 2940-A SE Belm ont S t
460 9404 ) (10/97)
G e ntle 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 )
(7/97)
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(7/97)
K-® C lu b is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike
and talk in Portland parks (2 8 5 2 9 8 6 ) 0 /9 7 )
Rational R e c o v e ry does not mystify addiction and recovery; its
approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a
technical solution (C liff W alker 239 5359 ) (2/98)
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 ) ( \ 1/96)
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 (2130 SW Fifth Ave 224 0075 ) (2/98)
Le sbian su p p o rt g ro u p f o r w o m e n SO a n d o v e r meets on the
third Saturday of the month (4 -7 pm 281-4424. 331-0415 )(4 /9 8 )
RECOVERY
SOCIAL
A m p le O p p o rtu n itie s organizes many activities for large women
(2 4 5 1 5 2 4 ) (7/97)
12727 SE
P 'n a i O r (F a c e s of L ig h t) of P o rtla n d is a Jewish Renewal
Community seeking to make Jewish spirituality accessible to all
(235-7256. 248-4500 ) (2/98)
The W o m e n 's In te rve n tio n 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 p e r session
Phoenix Rising 223-8299 ) (9/97)
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 (Audition o r
membership inform ation 617-7462. PG M C 460-3689 ) (2/98)
12th Ave
F o o d f o 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. (7.30-9 pm second Wednesday at First
Immanuel Lutheran Church. 1816 NW Irving St. N elly Kaufer239-3915.)
(8/97)
R u ra l O rg a n iz in g P ro je c t is a network of human dignity groups
advancing democracym Oregon. Call for local contacts. (PO Box 1350.
Scappoose. OR 97056 397-5453, R O P O ffice& ardvark com .)
(10/97)
B ridge s. Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal ensemble, accepts
new members in the fall The group rehearses Wednesday evenings
Administrative support persons are always needed (242-1675 )0 1 9 1 )
SW
L e sbia ns E n jo yin 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 firs t Sunday potluck and
planning meeting 280-0168 ) (12/97)
L e s b O S (L e s b ia n s of S iz e ) is a group for size-accepting lesbians
of any size (7-9 pm third Thursday 24 6-4 382 ) (5/97)
M e tro C lu b >s a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who
appreciate them Monthly potlucks (598-3442 ) 0 /9 7 )
S W W a sh in g to n G a y a n d Le sbia n S o c ia lite s gets together
outside the bar scene for hikes, trips, cruises, earning, potlucks and
game nights (M ike 360 735-1901. 360-992 1032 ) 0 2/97)
T ra 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 o f other gay men Be a hosting or nonhosting member
(598-3442 ) (7/97)
SPIRITUALITY
A ffirm a tio n — P o rtla n d C h a p te r. Gay and lesbian Mormons, their
families and friends meet for socials and discussions (7.30pm fourth
Monday at M C C Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 774-1362 ) ( 2/98)
T h e A n a w im C o m m u n ity . Gay men meet weekly for Christian
meditation and prayer (7 30 pm Thursday 224-5984 ) (12/97)
A th e is t C o m m u n ity C e n te r of O re g o n holds weekly meetings
(7 3 0 pm Tuesday 415 S W 13th Ave 2 4 1 9268 ) (3/97)
S t. Ja m e s L u th e ra n C h u rc h . (9 and 11 am Sunday 1315 SW
Park Ave. 227-2439 ) ( 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 3 0 pm Friday
2408 SE 16th Ave 231-4955 ) ( 7/97)
S t. S te p h e n 's E p isc o p a l C h u rc h . (W ednesday 12:10 pm Eu
charist and healing service Sunday: 7 45 am Eucharist. 10 am Eucha
ris t w ith choir. Sunday school and nursery 1432 S W 13th Ave
223-6424.) (7/97)
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, newsletter
(P O B ox 33104. Portbnd, OR 97233 244-0286 ) (7/97)
S h a lo m M in is trie s . Methodist. Counseling and support groups are
offered for coming out. grief, and reconciling religion and homosexual
ity. Fellowship gathering at 6 30 pm Wednesday (760-4215.) (7 /9 7 )
S is te rS p irit is women sharing spirituality Most events are wheel
chair accessible (Suite 426. 408 SW Second Ave PO Box 9246.
Portbnd. OR 97207 294 0645 ) ( 1/97)
S o u th m in s te r P re sb y te ria n C h u rc h . Wheelchair accessible;
Sunday school and nursery care available (9 30 and 11 am Sunday in
winter. 10 am Sunday in summer 12250 S W Denney Road. Beaver
ton. OR 97008 644 2073 ) (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 . (9 55 am Sunday
4775 N Lom bard S t 289- 7843 2(1/97)
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
Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and
choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level All skill
levels welcome (331 9733 ) (2/98)
Join a g a y a n d las bi a n p o o l league affiliated with the Oregon Pool
Amateur League All skill levels welcome; sanctioned by the American
Poolpleyers Association (C all OPAL at 243-6725 and ask to sign up
fo r the C entral Division ) (3/97)