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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
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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)
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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)