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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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!
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