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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 18, 2000)
fabruary 18 .2 0 0 0 * j H t a a t t j g Ulamette Valley: C om m unity is COYOTE IS an association for sex workers in jW 8 o x 12244 Eugene, OR 9 7 4 0 D (\ 1/99) • works for political change and provides infer- »id referral for lesbians, gay men. trans and n Benton and Lmn counties and sponsors an Harvey Milk Awards Dinner in November (7 pm Tuesday 101 NW 23rd St.. Corvallis PO Box >8. Corvallis. OR 97339.15411 752-8157X5/00) Sovereign C ourt o f th e W illam e tte meets the first and third Tuesday o f each at 7 30 pm. (Bod 15031371-8395. Lydv, Imperial Process IX 15031463-8585.) (5/00) and Gay P arenting G roup fo r parents of ages 0-3 years, meets the second Saturday of month in Eugene (Aquene 1541) 344-5847.) 00 ) Families and Friends o f Lesbians and (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo- . (6:45 pm third Monday at First Congregational on E 23rd A ve. Eugene 15411346 4239 ) m _-'» Support Group, sponsored by Sweet Spmt ropoktan Community Church (M CC), meets every jay at 7 pm to share concerns, discuss gay . and support the MCC community Open to the (David: ¡5031363-4828. Joseph: 15031-363 .7(5/00) 'etro: Anti-violence P o rtlan d G ay M en'« C horus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (15031460-3689 www.pdxgmc org.) (11 /99) The R eal C onnection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters. musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday <7odd 15031236-5763.) (11 /99) Rose C ity G ay Freedom Band is a concert band open to lesbian, gay. transgendered. br and supportive musicians and fnends. (PO Box 1082. Portland OR 97207.15031 790-2170. http//com m um ty Oregon live com/cc/rcgfb 7(11/99) M etro: General B isexual C om m unity Forum is an age- and gender- inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a polyamory interest group Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays (7 30 pm at Utopia Cafe. 3320 SE Belmont St. Laury 15031285-4848 ) (11/99) B ro th er to B roth er is a family of Afncan-Amencan gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of, and improvement in the quality of life within our com munity Activities include FRIENDS, a weekly support and discussion group that meets Wednesdays 5-7 pm Board meetings every third Monday of the month at 5 30 pm (Brian. PO Box 3182. Portland, OR 97208 15031417-799 f.7 (11/99) C ocksure is a social group for female-bom. gender variant people including FTMs. transguys, genderqueers and significant others We are based in Portland and welcome folks from Oregon and Washington. For more info about our monthly meetings and e-mail network, call (503)471-1515. (5/00) r-Angle House provides emergency shelter female-identified domestic violence survivors and a t group for women battered by women 15031232-7805.15031289-6869ext / / 7(11/99) oots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor support group fo r queer youth who have expen- "ced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an intimate "tionship. Free, confidential and safe 15031238-0780.) (11/99) Inbow A l-A n o n meets Thursdays at 6 pm at the C Church, NW 24th Ave. and Broadway (15031222- 756). (5/00) illamette Valley: H ealth om unspac* provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter women and children who have been abused physical- , sexually, or emotionally Also hosts a lesbian and sexual women s support group (Cnsis 15411 5-6513. business 15411485-8232. lesbian alliance '7302-24)7.7(11/99) D ip stick Lesbians and Dykes w ith Hot Rods invite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them (Rachel 15031 735-1184. Devtoune 15031289-3104 ) (11/99) F irs t W ednesday S ocial is a potluck for HIV+ peo ple and their fnends (Phillip 15031234-1811.7(5/00) G entle G iants o f O regon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting, social environment for chubby men, and the men who like them that way (15031241- 4535 or www.chubnetnet/gentlegiants 7 (5/00) H o o d la n d /M ount Hood wornyn are building a per sonal and professional community. Alcohol and drug free social activities and networking. (Kim 15031 701-8302.7 (11/99) Im p erial S overeign Rose C ourt o f O regon is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans community. ISRC Event Hotline lists upcoming events (15031306-0700. ISRCQaol com, wwwgeocities.com/WestHollywood/Heights/7887 7 (11/99) An informal Leather N ig ht and Red Hanky Social are held the first and third Fnday of each month. (9 pm- 12 am at the Dirty Duck Tavern, 439 NW Third Ave 15031224 8446. PDXSaltyDg@aol com) (5/00) Jew ish G ay M en's G roup—call for meeting time and place (15031246-5939. etraimlevi@aol com.) (5/00) SOCIAL etro: A rts & M usic i Wednesday Social is a potluck for HIV+ peo- /oo) th w fnends (Contact PhllkP M 15031234 181U Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive and volunteers (15031241 8994.) (5/00) ■Hing groupt journaling, poetry, fiction, to published (Judi 15031245-3391. deport com 7(11/99) ORGAN (O regon Regional Gay and N aked) is a social club for nude men who enjoy being gay Monthly potlucks and events. Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (ORGAN. PO Box 14174. Portland. O R 97293-0174.7(11/99) Portland Bisexual A lliance hosts social and politi cal even's for bisexual and bi-fnendly people. Organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of bi events Mixed gender discussion groups are held 7 pm on the first and third Fndays of the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. Open to all (15031 775-9717. pba@biport1and org. www biportlandorg.) (5/00) Portland Bisexual Women >s a support and discus sion group for bisexual and questioning women Women of any race, age or national ongm are encouraged to attend (7-9 pm second Fnday at Common Ground Wellness Center. 2926 NE Flanders St 5 30-745 pm fourth Sunday at It 's My Pleasure. 3106 NE 64th Ave $2 donation 15031283-6433 ) (11/99) | | 1 Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan sexual club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensu al. Monthly meetings, workshops, and newsletter. (15031650-7052 rcdc@telepor1com. www teleport, com/-rode.) (11 /99) etro: M ental H ealth Lunch Bunch hosts AA meetings for gays and ns, but is open to everyone. Meetings daily at except Sundays at 1 pm. (M etropolitan mumty Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway, ter on the north side o f the building) (5/00) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gatfi- enngs (15031240-2813. www.oregonbears.org.) (11/99) PSU Q ueers and A llies invites everyone to partici pate in activities and meetings Educational and social programming, support and referral services for persons of all onentations and colors (441A Smith Memonal Center. Portland State University campus E-mail: queer- sandalhes@mailpdx.edu. www ess.pdx. edu/sfcsg/queersandallies 15031725-5681.) (11/99) and Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours day Interpretation services are available for women ' ) speak limited or no English (15031235-5333. -888-23S-5333.Hn/99) end Let Live C lub holds 12 step meetings and al activities for the lesbian and gay recovery commu- Jty Call for current meeting times and activities -A SE Belmont St. 15031238-6091.7(11/99) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208 15031646-2802. www telepott.com/~nwga.) (11 /99) f ^ Portland M etro Prim e Tim ers meets from 3-6 pm every fourth Sunday of the month at Metropolitan Community Church Social Hall. 2400 NE Broadway (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 15031625 8957 pdxpnmetuners&yahoo com.) (11 /99) amily Center O utreach O ffic e , a program of olunteers of Amenca located in Southeast Portland, ffers support groups and drop-m services to women d children who are survivors of dom estic violence -tahe 15031771-5503 )(1 1 /9 9 ) etro: R ecovery Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-identifying women who are into SM Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month (lululist&hot- mailcom. wwwips.net/wynter/luluspage.html 15031231 -3992.) (05/00) Portland Leather A llian ce is a pansexual. not for-profit organization dedicated to fostenng a post- tive community for safe. sane, and consensual alter- native adult sexualities in general and S/M /leather/fetish in particular (15031 727-3148 www pdxleatheralhance.org 7 (5/00) kamas Women's S ervices offer shelter, sup- and resource referral services fo r survivors of tic and sexual violence (Office: 15031 722-2366. nsis Ime. 15031654-2288)(11 /99) i Counseling offers mental health services to lesbian, gay. bisexual, and trans communities (525 E Oregon St . Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 '1238-0780.7(5/00) Long Yang C lub—P ortland C hapter a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends, meets at 8 pm on the first Wednesday and third Sunday of each month at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse (15031963- 1841 or 15031735-9425 tycpdxdados com.) (5/00) L a ir D ungeon hosts monthly discussion groups and separate men's, women's and pansexual B /D /S /M par ties Refer to web site for schedule (www.hawkenet.com /lairofthe/wolf.htm l.) (5/00) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng all aspects of the environment Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting^ camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional 'le c tu re ' and a monthly plan rung potluck No experience necessary (7-9 pm fourth Thursday planning meeting 15031280-0168 7 (5/00) Lesbian social group fo r w om en 5 0 and over meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7pm. r v r v m . 4 4 2 4 15031331-0415)01/99) Together W orks, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and fnends, meets for socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and fourth Mondays. (7.30pm May-Sept.. 7 pm Oct.-Apni First Baptist Church, 125 SE Cowls St., McMinnville. Don 15031434-6266)01/99) M etro: Physical R ecreation The A dventure Group. Portland s gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting. (15031452-5680. www adventure- group.org 7 (5/00) B order R iders M otorcycle C lub the largest motorcycle club for gay men and fnends m Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, hosts day runs and camping events. (bcbiker@yahoo com. www bordemd- e rs .o rg ./0 1/99) FOREST Group 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 (15031286-5382 www odin cc.pdx edu/~gi¡m) (5/00) K-9 C lub is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday of each month. (15031285 2986 7(11 /99) Lesbian Garden C lub is a social group that tackles major gardening projects m members' gardens, holds social events and visits various gardens and nurseries throughout the year (Nicki. 15031287-6120)01/99) O ut Dancing teaches partner dancing for same sex couples at SaHy Mack s School of Dance Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month (15031236-5129) (5/00) PDX Rain R idara is Portland's gay and lesbian m otor cycle club (15031641 6452 www gaypdx com/ramnd- ers 7(11/99) P ortland Gay and Laabian Com m unity B ow ling A aaociation bowls Sundays at 4 pm at Hollywood Lanes. 40th Ave and Halsey St (PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002 15031293-0438 omance u/ti ip r e ó ó flô i D ea r P o rtla n d D a teless : Do you find yourself weekend after weekend with no date and no part ner? Or when you do find a date you never make it to the second one? Are you having problems keeping up the heat in the love shack? Or do you just need some advice on the right outfit or the right place to swoon that per- son? Well, the answers to all your dating and romance needs are met right here with Portland’s Diva of Dating and Romance, Empress Misha. For years I’ve been matching up lesbian, bisexual, trans and gay Portlanders, and now you’ll be able to find some of your questions and dat ing problems resolved right here once a month in the pages o (Just O u t. (O f course, you can also find me live in person every Tuesday at Boxxes for Misha’s Make-A-Date and online at www.themakeadate.com for additional dating support 24-7.) This being the Season of Love with valentines still in the air, this is the perfect time for me to debut my new Romance University. This is also the perfect time to be finding someone special, being the cold season and all. I know that I, too, am looking for some heat in the sheets! Often the best partners are right under our noses; your love match could be inches from you and you never know it. Well, sweetie, 1 suggest you take a quick look around and see which of your close friends or new acquaintances has been calling and hanging around a lot. Most likely that is the person who, like you, often just hasn’t had the nerve to disclose his secret |g|L desires. L Besides checking out the scenery in your usual habitats, take a look around at some other gatherings. Try going to a couple of new events this month or group activities such as gay sports groups, where you will often find peo ple just like yourself looking for romance. Just as in a job environment, it is essential to show your assets and make yourself competitive. And just as in the workforce, the romance arena is a battle ground of competitive lovers. One of the best things to do for yourself— and this is the best time— is to head to the local gym. Talk about hitting two birds with one hit! You will not only start getting your snacks in shape, but you might find something worth snacking on yourself while at the gym. That's right— there is a literal love buffet waiting at the gyms. Queer folks are often more con scious about their appearance than straight he best thing about folks, so you will more than likely increase the gym is that your chances for finding a mate at the gym. you will start feeling a T he best thing about the gym is that you lot better about yourself will start feeling a lot better about yourself with a new shape, and you’ll have the ener with a new shape, and gy to sweep someone off their feet. People you'll have the energy to can sense confidence and well-being, and sweep someone o ff then- this is a strong aphrodisiac. feet. People can sense People always say the right hair and the confidence and right clothes are the right answer. While 1 agree somewhat with this philosophy, 1 well'being, and this is don’t agree wholeheartedly. Being a queen, a strong aphrodisiac. I can truly appreciate the fashion thang, and I know that heads can turn when one walks into a room with the right hair and outfit. But a lot of that is really the signal you are radiating to the room: “I feel great.” One of the worst things you can do is run out to the beautician and to the malls and buy yourself a new look; this can be dangerous without proper planning. 1 always suggest talking to your closest ffiends and seeing what they like most about your look. I have always said don’t fix it if it’s not bro ken. You are going to be more confident knowing that you are comfortable with yourself. Positive reinforcements from your ffiends will help, but there is nothing wrong with a little change in the wardrobe and hair department— in mod eration. Try a little at a time and see what people think, and whatever you decide to do, do it for yourself. Just don’t turn yourself from queer-next-door to Marilyn Manson overnight— you’re likely to freak out everyone, includ ing yourself. And if all else fails, and there is no one to turn to, you’ve always got me, babe. So send me your tired, your weary and your dateless! And yes, my sugar lips, send your romance letters and questions to Misha at Just O u t, P.O. Box 14400, Portland, O R 97293-0400, or e-mail me at misha@theMisha.com. Send me some love and happy shopping! yp T
