Jan u ary 2 1 . 2QÛÛ * Recovery Lfcland Let Live Club ho ld s 12 step m eetings and activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com m u- I for current m eeting tim es and activities. M S E Belm ont St. (50312 3 8 -6 0 9 1 .) (11/99) Lunch Bunch h o sts A A m eetings for g a y s and but is open to everyone M e e tin gs daily at noon ties. Refer to w eb site for schedule (¡5031650-7052 rcdcSteleport.com . (www hawkeoet.com /larofthe/wolf.html.) (5/00) www teleport. com /~rcdc.) (11 /99) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun loving Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, group of wom en w ho enjoy exploring all aspects of the gays, bisexuals, and fnends. m eets for socials and d is environm ent. Activities include bird watching, nature cu ssion s of topics of mutual interest. M e e ts second and w alks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, fourth M ondays (7:30 pm M a y -S e p t. 7 pm Oct. -Apnl. star gazing, an occasional "le c tu re ' and a monthly plan First Baptist Church. 125 S E C ow ls S t . M cM innville ning potluck. N o experience necessary. (7-9 pm fourth D on (5 0 3 1 4 3 4 -6 2 6 6 7(11/99) it Su n d ays at 1 pm. (M etropolitan Com m unity Thursday planning m eeting 15031280-0168.) (5/00) :h of Portland, 2 4 0 0 N E Broadway, enter on the Lesbian social group for women 50 and over side of the bu ild in g) (5/00) Metro: Physical Recreation m eets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. bow Al-Anon m eets twice a week: Satu rd a ys at 1 5 0 3 1 2 8 1 -4 4 2 4 .(5 0 3 1 3 3 1 -0 4 15 .1 (1 1/99) pm at the A lano C lu b Board Room , 9 0 9 N W 24th Long Yang Club— Portland Chapter, a social outdoors group, organizes a variety of activities and group for A sian ga ys and lesbians and their fnends, social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, m eets at 8 pm on the first W ednesday and third Sunday cam ping and rafting. (15031452-5680. www adventure of each month at 3 Friends Coffeehouse (15031963- group, org.) (5/00) (at Kearney S t ); Th ursdays at 6 pm at the M C C oh. N W 24 Ave. and Broadway. (15031222-5756). The Adventure Group, Portland's gay and lesbian 1841 o r 15031 735-9425 lycp d xSad o s com .) (5/00) amette Valley: Health ice provides a 24-hour hot Ime and shelter wom en and children w ho have been abused physical- xually. or em otionally A lso h o sts a lesbian and xual w om en's support group. (C n sis. (5411 -6513. b u sin e ss. 15 4 1 1485-8232 . lesbian alliance I I 3 0 2 2 4 1 7 .H U / 9 9 ) m otorcycle club for gay men and friends in W estern self-identifying w om en w ho are into S M . Play parties are Canada and the Pacific Northw est, ho sts day runs and held on the second Saturday of the month. (lulukstShot- cam ping events. (bcbikerSyahoo.com . www bordem d- mailcom. wwwps.net/wynter/lukjspage.htm l. ers.org.) (U / 9 9 ) 15031231-3992.) (05/00) for women. Participants are responsible for providing organization for cro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate M onthly open m eetings and socials. (P O B ox 4928. for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcom e Portland. O R 9 7 2 0 8 150 316462802. (1 5 031 286538 2 www.odm .cc.pdx.edu/-gijm ) (5/00) meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the second adm irers. Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath Sunday of each month. (15031285-2986 ) 0 1/99) Lesbian Garden Club is a social group that tackles major gardening projects in m em bers' gardens, holds social club for nude men w ho enjoy being gay. M onthly social events and visits various gardens and nurseries potlucks and events G u e sts are invited to attend two throughout the year. (Nicki. (5031287-6120.) (11/99) events before deciding on m em bership (O R G A N . P O Out Dancing teaches partner dancing for sam e-sex B o x 14174. Portland. O R 97293-0174.) ( 11/99) 00 ) Portland Lesbian Choir w elcom es supportive m bers and volunteers. (15031241-8994.1(5/00) couples at Sally M a c k 's Sch ool of Dance. C la sse s for Portland Bisexual Alliance h o sts social and political different dance styles start the first Friday of each events for bisexual and bi-friendy people Organizes month. (15031236-5129) (5/00) Portland Bi D ay rally and publishes calendar of bi events. writing group: journaling, poetry, fiction, first and third Fridays of the month at Laughing H orse sonSteleport.com .) (11 /99) B oo ks, 3652 S E D ivision St. O pen to all Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, PDX Rain Ridara is Portland's gay and lesbian m otor M ixed gender d iscu ssio n groups are held 7 pm on the nner to published (J u é 15031245-3391, m em bers and volunteers. (15031460-3689 “A Couple of Real Fruits” K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their d o gs who Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their O RG A N (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a their fnends. (Contact Phillip at 15 0 3 1 2 3 4 1811.) By Q Syndicate FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support erings. (15031240-2813. www oregonbearsorg.) (11/99) Wednesday Social is a potluck for H IV + people Community Crossword Border Riders Motorcycle Club . the largest Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for w w w .teleport.com /~nw ga.nW 99) etro: Arts & Music Jmat M A 131 cycle club. (15031641-6452 www gaypdx com/ramhd- e rs./d 1/99) Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling Association bow ls Su n days at 4 pm at Hollywood (15031 775-9717. pba§biportland.org. w ww biportland org.7 (5/00) Lanes. 40th A ve and H alsey St. (P O B ox 80002. pdxgm c.org.) (11/99) Portland. O R 972 80-1002 (5031293-0438. Real Connection is a social gathering B O W Lpdx& aolcom . r gay men w ho are artists, w nters, m usi- http://members aol com /BO W Lpdx/pcba html. 7 (5/00) ans or w ho pursue som e creative activity, Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian 'onthly potlucks on the se co n d Friday (Todd LU ~ 3 1 2 3 6 -S 7 6 3 .H U / 9 9 ) square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels. (P O B o x 5352. Portland. O R ose City Gay Freedom Band is a con COPYRIGHT 1998 BV 0 SYNDICATS 97228-5352. (5031234-9944. e d band open to lesbian, gay. transgen- www rdrop.com /users/ram blers.) (11 /99) Ì red, bi and supportive m usicians and nds. (P O B o x 1082. Portland. O R 97207. 5031 790-2170. http://community.ore- Ski Out is a LG B T ski club with outings twice monthly and cross-country skiing, snow boarding or lodge loung live.com /cc/rcglb.) (11 /99) ing. (15031973-3441. www skiout.org.) (05/00) Team Portland Tennis Association plays every Sunday 8 am -noon at the University of Portland W om en etro: General and men players of all skill levels are welcom e (Alex ¡sexual Community Forum is an age- A C R O SS 59 Schindler’s List star N eeson 1 Cam e to rest 61 dow n in it _________ Bator (M ongolia's 28 G ardener's long to d capital) to Mt. H ood and other destinations. Join u s for downhiH 5 Surface wound, after a few days 9 He com es between Tom and Harry G odinez (5031282-7210.) (11/99) nd gender-inclusive social, support and edu- Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of ation netw ork founded in 1980 Activities Project Q uest, offers individual and group, indoor and include dances, potlucks. field trips and a outdoor physical recreation opportunities for people living polyam ory interest group. M e e tin gs are held with H IV and A ID S. (15031493-0288.) (11/99) the second and fourth W e d n e sd ays (7.30 1 3 P a rto fS .0 .8 . Laury 150 31 2 8 5 -4 8 4 8 ) (11/99) Southern Oregon: Social Brother to Brother is a fam ily of Afncan- Am encan gay and bisexual m en dedicated to Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center hosts the em powerm ent of, and im provem ent in the social events and groups Call for schedule. (Mailing quality of hfe within our com m unity Activities address: P O Box 9 2 7 Ashland. O R 9 75 20 Location: 281 include F R IE N D S , a w eekly support and d is Fourth S t . Ashland. O R 9 75 20 (54 1 1 4 8 8 6 9 9 0 . lamb- cussion group that m eets W e d n e sd ays 5-7 dacntrSaol.com . www aelcca.org.7(11/99) pm Board m eetings every third M o n d a y of (barely scrape by) Nachtmusik 1 ? Fruity M ississipp i River rafter? Dipstick Lesbians and Dykes with Hot Rods invite w om en with cool ca rs to go cruisin' with them. Letterm an's band? Greta Pauley plays a thoroughly modem Juliet in the Tygres Heart Shakespeare Company produc tion of Rom eo and Juliet through Feb. 20 at PCPA (Rachel 15031 735-1184. MenTalk of Vancouver holds a social on the first M onday and a discu ssion group on the third M onday of Portland Bisexual Women is a support and d iscu s SW Washington Gay and Lesbian Socialites is a sion group for bisexual and questioning wom en W om en Vancouver-based organization w hose m em bers get of any race, age or national origin are encouraged to together regularly for social events and activities The Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to attend. (7-9 pm se co n d Friday at Com m on Ground providing an accepting, social environm ent for chubby W ellness Center. 2 92 6 N E Flanders S t 5 3 0 -7 4 5 pm Socialites w as organized to build a se n se of community am ong gay men and lesbians in the Portland/Vancouver fourth Sunday at It 's M y Pleasure. 3 1 0 6 N E 64th Ave. area New sletter available by e-mail or U S P S . $ 2 donation (50312 83-6433 7 (11/99) (13601 735-1901. Socialite sSaol com 7 ( 11 /99) and their fnends (Philip 15031234 1811. 7 (5/00) men, and the men w ho like them that way. 4535 or www.chubnet.net/gentlegiants (15031241- 7(5/00) Hoodiend/Mount Hood womyn are budding a per Ths Thorny Rosas is a social group for lesbians over sonal and professional com m unity Alcohol and drug-free profit organization dedicated to fostenng a positive com 45 that m eets xi Clark County Call the Sexual Mm onty m unity for safe. sane, and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S/M/leather/fetish in particular Advocate at the Y W C A (136 0 1 9 0 6 9 1 4 2 7(5/00) (Kim (5031 701-8302 ) nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising m oney Portland Metro Prime Timers m eets from 3-6 pm (150313060700. ISRCSaolcom. wwvv Q^ocitiescom/WestHoHywood/Heights/7887.) Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228 (5031625-8957 pdx- pnmetimersSyahoo com 1(11/99 ) (11/99) P SU Queers end Allies mvites everyone to partici (5411484 9 8 9 4 ) (U / 9 9 ) (9 pm- 12 am at the Dirty Duck Tavern. 439 M V Third Ave 15031224-8446. POXSaltyOgSaolcom) (5/00) Jmwish Gay Men's Group— c a l and place for m eeting time ((5031246-5939. efnmnlevrSaolcom 7(5/00) i h o sts m onthly d iscu ssio n gro u p s and separate m en's, w om en's and pan sexual B / D / S / M par program m ing, support and referral services for persons of all orientations and colors (441A Sm ith Memorial runners and w alkers M e e ts at 9 am every Saturday at the com er of 15th and Agate AH are w elcom e (Jim Gay and Bisexual M an's Group m eets every W ednesday (7 -8 3 0 pm at ! 165 N W M onroe S t . Room 121. C o tvaÊ s (5 4 1 1 7 5 8 -8 1 9 7 )(U / 9 9 ) Center. Portland State University cam pu s E-mail: queer sandahesSmail pdx edu www e ss pdx edi/sfcsg/queer Gay Mata Statewide Contact Group m eets sanda/kes monthly to enjoy the great outdoors, good food and gay (5 0317 25 5681) (11/99) Rose City Discussion Chib, the largest open pan sexual du b «1 the Northw est, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensu- al M onthly m eetings, w orkshops, and newsletter Wizard of Oz 3? _ cost (free) _________ Miserabks 40 Fruity ’Buffalo Stance" Hairsprsy cam araderie Find friends from and xi your local area Carpoots available (Dam on. P O B ox 231. Foster. O R 49 They depend on their m asters 29 U n -P C suffix with steward 32 To th e ___ degree 35 Brian w ho collaborated with Bow ie 71 Francis Bacon work 36 D isappears like the W icked W itch of the W est 72 Hart C rane w ork 38 Hockey Hail-of-Famer Bobby 73 Holler 41 74 “Are y o u ___? " (common 42 Quabty of a yeflow banana response to ‘ Mom , Dad. I’m g a y*) _________ Haw 43 A S A P 44 Debt m em o 47 W hat a 44-Dow n giver DOW N prom ises to d o 1 Bonfire remnant 2 48 Letters on M ark Solstice com poser Harrison M cG w ire 's cap 3 G ay M e n 's Health C ris is .___ 50 Hanfly ever 4 Frequenter of the gay b o s 52 "L e sb ian s." "g a y s." "Fuji* and "D ra go n " or “bisexuals" 5 Amen 55 6 Hustler s stick 57 Type 7 B ig name in razors 58 "You D o n 't Know M e " singer Jerry 8 Attractive one in a rughtekfo? 9 Beat the pants off of 10 Three, on som e clocks singer? 46 Monicagate figure's famSy gay/bi/lesbian athletic and social club for recreationai are held the first and third Friday of each month. 34 Clara Blancfck’s role in 77» Eugana Frontrunnars/Frontwalkars is a every fourth Sunday of the month at Metropolitan Com m unity C hurch Social Hall. 2400 N E Broadway (P O pate n activities and m eetings Educational and social 33 N ew M exico art colony 45 Margarine community. IS R C Event Hotline lists upcom ing events Leather Night and Red Hanky Social 31 Metaflic sound Willamette Valley: Social for charities withm the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans An informal a s "the Great- 43 Zadora in (¡5031 727-3148 www pdxleatheralhance org ) (5/00) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a 30 5th-century pope known 39 Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not for social activities and n e tw o rk ™ (11/99) 26 C ochise o r Gerommo each month at 7 pm (13601576-6595 www rednval com /M en TalkofVancW A.) (5/00) Dewoune 15031289-3 / 0 4 J(1 1 /99) First Wednesday Social is a potluck for H IV + people Washington Social things) 21 Gal pal. in Parts 22 Fruity drummer in David (Brian. PO Box 3182, OR 97208 15031417-7991.) 70 In te r__„ (among other 20 Jocfie Foster's alma ra te r the month at 5:30 pm. Portland. (11/99) 69 Food for 49-A cro ss 15 E k e ___living 16 M o z a rt's___ Heme i at Utopia Cafe. 3 3 2 0 S E Belm ont St. 62 Parity ex-Hartem Globetrotter? 27 Jacques Cousteau went 11 Larry King Uve broadcaster 12 H e 's a real doH 14 D e sse rt of egg custard topped with caramel 18 Fairy's cousin de Janeiro 60 M s., si M arseilles 62 W here to find Fire Island and Provtncetown 63 "C a n 't G et ft Out of M y H ead" rock group 6 4 H o m o 's ancestor 6 5 Feel crumm y 6 6 East Lansing college, 51 Office part-timer 19 Puppy 's squeak 53 Exam for high school jrs, 22 Chicken _ _ king 67 W ater sp o rts accessory 54 They're here... 23 New. in Nuremberg 68 B i get used to it! 56 fruity foster mother of Sw e e'P e a ? for short The Science G uy 24 Capacity of a merchant ship 25 flenf inspiring com poser Puccini 97345. (5411367-2817. Send SA S E for datais 7(11/99) ANSWERS ON PAGE 49