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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1998)
Liflusl 21. 199aje-|— t - — Border Riders Motorcycle Chib is the Pacific Confidential intakes. Groups facilitated by queer women. Child care provided. (2 3 2 -7 8 1 2 )0 0 / 9 8 ) Northwest's gay motorcycle dub. Cam ping and day trips. (283-4903. bebikerftyahoo.com, w w w .accessone.com /BRM C.) (9/98) Brother to Brother is a social and political group for Afncan-American gay and bisexual men. Activities include: FRIEN D S, a support group where discussion topics are chosen by particpants and food and beverages are provid ed. (6-8 pm second and fourth W ednesdays. 280-2663, ext. 421.) (12/98) The Domestic Violence Resource Center pro vides domestic violence ser vices that include a 24-hour crisis line, confidential loca tion shelter (sorry, no boys older than 12) and restrain ing order referrals and a ssis tance. The Hispanic Outreach Program helps women w hose pnmary lan guage is Spanish. (640-1171.) 0 0 / 9 8 ) FRIENDS, a support group where discussion topics are chosen by participants and food and beverages are provid ed (6-8 pm second and fourth W ednesdays. (280-2663. ext. 421.) (12/98) Cascade Guild Medical Group meets monthly for potluck dinners, socializing, networking and other activities. All phases of the health care field are represented; friends and partners welcome. (Ted 246-4531. Joyce 13601694- 3 7 4 0 .H W 9 8 ) New York City's Bindlestiff Family Cirkus finds a home away from home Aug. 26 in Eugene at WOW Hall Clackam as Pathfinders is a social group for gay and bisexual men Irving in Clackam as County. Currently inac tive. call for referrals to other groups. (653-8738.) (11 /98) Eastside Family Cooperative offers alternative, part- time child care in a loving environment created and run completely by parents. (9 am -1 pm three days per week. 2800 S E Ham son St. 233-5099.) (5/98) Equity Foundation is a statewide community founda tion created by lesbian and gay Oregonians. Equity awards grants to organizations that support its m ission of "access to worth." (PO Box 5696. Portland. O R 97228. 2200628. EquityFundQaol.com.) (12/98) Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest is a historical society and archiving project working to preserve and document local gay and lesbian history. M eets one Sunday per month. (PO Box 3646. Portland. O R 97208. 9784871. glapnQaol.com.) (7/98) Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network— Oregon Chapter brings together teachers, parents, stu dents and concerned citizens to work to end homophobia in schools. (7-9pm thud Tuesday at A Teacher's Space. 2755 N E Broadway. G LSEN . P O Box 20565. Portland. O R 97294. 973-8489. G LSENO RQ aol.com .) (8/98) ings and private peer support meetings. (P O Box 66913. Portland. O R 97290. 774-8463.) (2/99) POLITICAL — Basic Rights Oregon w orks to promote fairness and end discrimination. (PO Box 40625. Portland. O R 97240. 222-6151. basKroQaol.com . http://members.aol.com/basKro.) ( 10/98) 97207 2418994. www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/5912/.) (8/98) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band open to lesbians, gay men and supportive friends Bnng your instrument and a music stand. D on't play an instru ment or sing? Becom e a Band Aid or a member of the performance flag corps. (Band rehearsal 6-8 pm Sunday at Piedmont Presbyterian Church. 5760 N E Cleveland Ave P O Box 1082. Portland. O R 97207 790-2170.) (5/98) satori is a group of men singing and creating community through music. (7 pm Wednesday. 7 2 1 6 2 6 2 X 2/98) Any Lengths, an A A meeting for gay men. meets for the Mentally III of Multnomah County pro every Sunday. (10 am. Sixth Floor. G ood Samantan Hospital. 1040 N W 22nd Ave.) (8/98) Portland W om en's C risis Line announces a new. con fidential support group for gay and bi men who have been or who are being abused by their male partners. (For more information, leave a m essage for Craig at 232-5103.) Call the Portland Police Bureau if you feel you have been a victim of any type of crime in Portland. Hate crimes are referred to the Bias Crime Unit after a police report is filed in the regular way. (Call 9-1-1 for emergen cies. 230-2121 for non em ergency reports) ( 10/98) Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours a day. Interpretation services are available for women who Lesbian Group of Alcoholics Anonym ous meets every W ednesday in the Northeast Room of the Alano Club. (7- 8:15 pm. 90 9 N W 24th A ve 222-5756.) ( 10/98) Live and Let Live Club holds 12 step meetings and social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery commu nity. Call for current meeting times and activities. (2940-A S E Belmont St. 238-6091.) (1/99) Lunch Bunch A A meetings specifically for gays and lesbians and open to everyone M eetings daily at noon, Sundays at 1 pm. (M C C Portland. 24 00 N E Broadway. U se the stairs on the north side of the buikkng to enter.) (2/99) M en's 440 Group is a gay m en's group for Alcoholics Anonymous. M eets every Friday in the Northeast Room of the Alano Club. (7:30-8.45 pm. 90 9 N W 24th Ave. 222-5756.) ( 10/98) Rainbow Al-Anon meets on Saturdays at the Alano Club Boardroom. (5:30-6:45 pm. 909 N W 24th Ave. 222-5756.) (10/98) Rational Recovery does not mystify addiction and Love Makes a Family offers support groups for sexual minority parents and their children. CO LA G E (Children of Lesbians and G ays Everywhere) meets at 6 pm every sec ond Monday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave. (PO Box 11694. Portland. O R 97211. 228-3892) (1/99) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals. Monthly open meetings and socials. (P O Box 4928. Portland. O R 97208. 646-2802. w w w teieport.com/-nwga.) (12/98) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides support, education and advocacy. (7-9.30 pm second Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. 1838 S W Jefferson St.. P O Box 8944. Portland. O R 97207. 232-7676.)(2/99) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organi zation offenng mental health services, based on a sliding fee scale, to the lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender and transsexual communities. Medicare and som e insurance policies cover services; H IV contracts provide free coun seling to eligible persons Support groups include a m an's com ing out group (Royce Eiowlin). a les bian group (G enny Bimslager). a support and empowerment group for men of color (Theo Harper), a peer support group for pre- and post operative transsexuals (Barry Blackwood), and a support group for men over 40 (Bill Belcher. MA). Support group fees are $15-$12. peer group fees are by donation and therapy groups are $ 1 5-$20 (620 S W Fifth A ve.. Suite 710. Portland. O R 97204. 223-8299.) (8/98) Portland Bisexual Alliance is an advocacy group for bisexual and bt-friendly people. Support and d iscus sion groups are mixed-gender and meet at 7 pm on the first and third Fridays at Laughing H orse Books. Newsletter; monthly socials and potlucks. (775-9717, PBArambowQaol. com, http://members. aol com /PBAram bow/ 7 (12/98) Portland Bisexual Women is a support and d iscus sion group for bisexual and questioning women. Wom en of any race, age or national origin are encouraged to attend (7-9 pm secon d and fourth Fridays. 283-6433.) (12/98) Portland B u sin ess and Professional W omen's Club offers networking opportunities M eetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm (C a l for location: 238 38 77 ) (6/98) Portland Leather Men holds potlucks at mem bers’ hom es on the second Saturday of each month (PLM, 54 18 N Am herst S t . Portland. O R 97203.) (4/98) Pride Northwest Inc. plans Pride W eekend and con ducts the Conversations Proje ct a senes of struc \ tured interactions am ong members of the queer commu nity (P O B ox 6611. Portland. O R 97 22 8 295 9 7 88 ) (5/98) B s rv lcs members Legal Defens e Network helps men and women hurt by the military s ban on lesbians and gay men Confidential counseling available (12021328-FAIR. www aUn.org.) (11/98) Trans-Port is a support organization open to all trans- genaerea people ana metr rammes M oniniy open meet organization which w orks to obtain medical and legal assistance for transsexuals in need. (PO B ox 82447, Portland. O R 97282. 735-1184.) (12/98) Lesbian support group for women 50 and over meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4 -7 pm. 281-4424. 331-0415.) (11/98) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a field tnp-on- ented group for lesbians who enjoy the natural sciences, e g., geology, botany, birdwatching and astronomy. (11 am -1 pm first Sunday potluck and planning meeting. 2 8 0 6 1 6 8 .) ( 12/98) Love M akes a Family— Southw est Washington Chapter is a social group for gay and lesbian fam kes and their allies (Tina (3601891-8015. Gina 13601253- 5438.) (5/98) Men Nurturing Men is an experiential gathering pro viding an opportunity to meet other gay, bi and question ing men in a playful, safe, sacred environment. Strive to understand intimacy and sexuality from a more spiritual perspective in monthly meetings (292-7768.7(11/98) The Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters. m usicians and creative in all the disciplines. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday CTodd 288-4736.)(\ 1/98) Rose City D iscussion Club is open to all orienta tions. fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and con sensual Monthly meetings and newsletter. (P O Box 1370. Clackam as. O R 97015. b50-70S2. rcdcQteleport.com, www teleport.com/~rcdc.) (12/98) Rosa town Ram blers Portland's gay and lesbian Radical Women is active in the daily struggle against square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels. (7-9 4 5 pm W ednesday on the lower level. Tnnity United Methodist Church. 3915 S E Steele S t P O B ox 5352. Portland. O R 97228 234-9944. www rdrop.com /users/ram blers) (5/98) racism, sexism, anti-gay bigotry and labor exploitation M eets every second W ednesday of the month (6 3 0 pm at Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N W Everett St. 228-3090 fspQtgc.apc.org.) (11/98) Right to Pride Inc. advocates full civil rights, human Single Parents by Choice a group for men and women, m eets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck social. Child-fnendly space (5 -7 pm at Fnends M eeting House. 4312 S E Stark S t Karen 2406762. David 284-4153.) (2/99) rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexu als informing and educating policy-makers and the gener al public Its Political Action Committee endorses and supports candidates and campaigns. (921 S W M om son St.. Suite 546. Portland. O R 97205 2285825. banyQrtp-or org.H 10/98) SW W ashington Gay and Lesbian Socialites Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dig nity groups advancing dem ocracy in Oregon Call for local contacts (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. O R 97056 397-5453. ROPOffKeQardvark.com .)(5/98) speak limited or no English (235-5333. 1-888235-5333 ) (10/98) Southw est W ashington Fairness Coalition works facilitated by Julie O'Donnell. M SW . and Sharon Bowtand. LC SW , for lesbian and bisexual women who have been abusive toward their girlfriends or partners. Focus is on stopping abuse and developing healthy, lov recovery; its approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a technical solution (Ckff Walker 2 3 9-535 9) (10/98) gets together outside the bar scene for hikes, tnps. cruises, camping, potlucks and game nights (Mike ¡3601 735-1901. (3601992-1032. SociaktesQ aol com.) (11/98) Women's Abuse Intervention is a therapy group, ing relationshps ($15-$20. Juke 972-7786.) (12/98) Triangle Project at A S A P Treatment Services pro vides gay specific alcohol and drug counseling Fees adjusted or waived Call the intake coordinator M onday through Friday and ask for a Triangle Project appoint ment. (2130 S W Fifth A ve 224-0075.) (10/98) An informal and unsponsored Leather N ight and Red Hanky Social are held the first and third Friday of each month (9 11pm at the Duty D uck Tavern. 43 9 N W Third A ve 224 8446. PO XSaltyO gO aol com ) (2/98) Bridges . Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal ensemble, accepts new members m the fad. The group rehearses W ednesday evenings Administrative support persons are always needed (242-1675.) (5/98) Portland Gay M en's Chorus meets most Monday evenings Singing m em bershp is open to a l qualified singers, but non-singxig members are also needed to help with production (Audtoon or m embersNp informa tion 617-7462. P G M C 460-3689 ) (5/98) The Portland Lesbian Choir accepts singing mem bers m September and January Rehearsals are held on Sunday everxnga Supportive members and volunteers are welcome anytxne (P O Box 8212. Portland. O R SPIRITUALITY Affirm ation Portland welcom es gay. lesbian and bisexual M orm ons for monthly socials, d sc u ssw n s and fun (7 pm last Sunday of the month at M C C Portland. 24 00 N E Broadw ay 774-1362 7 (5/98) The YW CA of Clark County (Vancouver. W a sh ) offers free and confidential individual counseling for women abused by their partners (Lyn Coffman (3601 6960167. 1 8 0 0 6 9 5 0167.) (8/98) Bradley-Angle House provides a weekly confidential bettered lesbian and bi wom en's support group. K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk m Portland parks on the second Sunday of each month. (285 29 86 ) (1/99) couples C la sse s start at the beginning of each month. (2 36 -51 29 X 5/ 98) Progressive Singles is a group for single people of all sexual onentations with progressive political values. (2 42 024 7.) (4/98) Clackam as W om en's Services and the Portland Women s C risis Line offer a free confidential Battered Lesbian Support Group (Joyce Baxter at PW C L 232-9751. Dekna C od y at C W S 654-2807 )111/98) Potluck Group) meets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck dinner and social evening All les bians welcome. (Tina 13601891-8015. Sudi (3601694- 4397.) (12/98) Out Dancing teaches partner dancing for same-sex The Lesbian Community Project is a multi-issue, multi-racial, grassroots politics and fun organization work ing for social justice and liberation for lesbian, bi and trans women and dykes (PO Box 5931. Portland. O R 97228 2 8 2 -8 0 9 0 )(12/98) (5/98) set men and the men who love them that way. Party third Saturday of each month and Chum 's Night Out monthly (PO Box 1844. Portland. O R 97202 241-9714. chub- stuffQteleport com. www teleport com /-chubstuf ) (9/98) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings. (240-2813. www oregonbears org.) ( 12/98) Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicated to issu es of survival and visibility for lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes. (5.00 pm Sunday at P S U Kramer Hall. S W Broadway between Mill St and Montgom ery St. Hot line 452-5408.) (10/98) The Anti-Violence Project Reporting Line helps compile statistics on homophobic hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to som eone sympathetic (7 9 6 1703 in Portland. 1 6 0 0 -7 9 6 1 7 0 3 outside Portland ) Gentle Giants of Oregon is a social group for heavy men together to socialize and d iscuss topics of mutual interest. Monthly gathenngs are facilitated and hosted by volunteers. (Geoffrey 223-5907. ext. 145. feschgeoffQaol.com .) (2/99) Committee and Federal Club, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, provides campaign support, and educates the public. M eets monthly to plan events. (4545 S W Northwood St. 244- 6 9 5 1 )0 / 9 9 ) The Alcohol and Drug H elpline (244-1312 in Portland) and a peer staffed Youth Line (244-1611 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance on substance abuse issu es Call 1 -800-923-HELP from elsewhere m Oregon. (10/98) the first Saturday of the month for a potluck (inner Lesbians 35 and older; singles, couples and campers welcome. Som e outdoor activities. Monthly newsletter $9 per year. (232-9714.) (8/98) Neighborhood MenTalks brings gay and bisexual Human Rights Cam paign— Portland Steering to defeat organized statewide political efforts which limit or deny the civil rights of any resident of W ashington New members welcome. (1701 Broadway. Suite 138. Vancouver. W A 98663 136016951002.7 (5/98) Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society meets on Metro Club is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who appreciate there. Monthly potlucks. (231- 4130.7(11/98) Filisa Vistim a Foundation is a transsexual advocacy Gay Resource Connection is a toll-free information and referral line with listings for pro-social gay and lesbian events and organizations throughout Oregon. (10 am-9 pm Monday-Fnday. noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437. 1-800777-2437. OrhotkneQaol.com.)(11/98) Enrichment) is a support group offenng the community, its family and fnends a safe, fnencty place to meet and socialize Movies, potlucks. discussions, etc. (7.30 pm first and third M ondays Bill or Charta 5 1 6 4 5 8 3 X 11 /98) Girlfriends (formerly Southw est W ashington Lesbian The National Alliance vides a support group for the families of people who are severely mentally ill. M eets first and third Mondays. (7-9 pm at Room H CC6. Providence Medical Center. 4805 N E Glisan St 775-5400.) ( 1/99) 1)27 BLASTT Bisexuals. Lesbians and Stragh ts Talking Together, is a discussion group for all women. M eets on W ednesday evenings (K'R onda 282-8586.) (8/98) C lackam as County Women's Potluck and Social is an event for those looking to meet new friends, eat dinner and share a kttte A l women welcome First Friday of every month (7 9 4 6 3 1 2 X 10/98) The Anawbn Community. G ay men meet weekly for Chnstian meditation and prayer (7 3 0 pm Thursday 2 8 1 6 7 2 2 .7(5/98) Com munity of St. Andrew serves its dtverse con gregation with Catholic M a ss xi English at 9:30 am and xi Spanish at noon every Sunday (8 06 N E A berta St. 281-4429.7(8/98) Dignity -Portland an organization of lesbun. gay and bisexual Cathokcs. the* families, fnends and lovers, holds weekly M a ss (7 3 0 pm Saturday at S t Stephen s Epocopal Church. 1432 S W 13th A ve P O Box 6708. Portland. O R 9 7 22 8 295-4868 ) (7/98) Country Woman a four year-old women s co-op. invites women in Beavercreek. Redtend. Mokno. Estacada and surrounding areas to attend monthly potlucks to socialize plan work parties and develop a sense of community (6 3 2 6 5 4 3 X 5 / 9 8 ) Directions NW (EC W R ) is a fekowsNp group for gay ana K?sofan un nsn an s oeoicateo to ntnptng otners into- Forest Grows GLUE (G ays and Lesb un s United for Dtrarefty ae Gift provides apxitual desses and coun- grate the* faith and sexuakty BW e study and support m eetings (P O B ox 86383. Portland. O R 9 7 2 9 6 0 3 8 3 72 7-338 77(7/98)
