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Horse Books. 3652 SE Division S t Open to all
(15031 775-9717 pba@ biportland org.
www biport land org.) (5/00)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus
sion group for bisexual and questioning women Women
of any race, age or national ongin are encouraged to
attend. (7-9 pm second Friday s ! Common Ground
Wellness Center. 2926 NE Flanders S t 5 3 0 -7 45 pm
fourth Sunday at It s M y Pleasure. 3106 NE 64th Ave
$2 donation 150312836433.) (4/00)
P ortland Leather A lliance <s a pansexual. not for
profit organization dedicated to fostenng a positive
community for safe, sane, and consensual alternative
adult sexualities in general and S /M /le ath e r/fe tish in
particular (15031 727-3148
www pdxleatheralhance org.) (5/00)
Portland M etro Prim e Tim ers is a social group for
men (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 15031244
7550 or 13601254-1718 pdxpnme tim ers @yahoo com )
( 11 / 00 )
PSU Queers and A llie s invites everyone to partici
pate in activities and meetings. Educational and social
programming, support and referral services for persons
of all orientations and colors. (441A Sm ith Memonal
Center. Portland State University campus E-mail:
queersandallies@mail pdx edu
wvM esspdx.edu/sfcsg/queersandalhes
(5031 725-5681.) (4/00)
Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan
sexual club in the Northwest, is open to all onentations.
fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensu
al M onthly meetings, workshops, and newsletter
(15031650-7052 rcdc& teleportcom ,
www teleport.com /~rcdc.) (4/00)
Together W orks, a confidential group for lesbians,
gays, bisexuals, and fnends. meets fo r socials and dis
cussions of topics o f mutual interest. M eets second
and fourth Mondays (7 30 pm M ay-Sept . 7 pm O ct
Apnl. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St..
McMinnville Don 15031 434-6266 ) (4/0 0 )
M etro: Physical R ecreation
The A dventure G roup Portland's gay and lesbian
outdoors group, organizes a variety o f activities and
social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking,
camping and rafting (15031452-5680. www adventure
group org.) (5/00)
B order Riders M otorcycle C lub the largest
Grace Space, a newly formed multi-denominational
45 that meets in Clark County Call the Sexual M inonty
Advocate at the YWCA. (13601906-9142) (5/00)
W illamette Valley: Social
Eugene Frontranners/F rontw alkers is a
gay/bi/lesbian athletic and social club for recreational
runners and walkers Meets at 9 am every Saturday at
the com er o f 15th and Agate All are welcome (Jim
(5411484 9 8 9 4 ) (4/00)
GALA (Gay and Lesbian A lliance) meets at Lane
Community College, Eugene. (15411741-4501. ext.
2336.) (4/00)
Gay and Bisexual Men's Group meets every
Wednesday. (7-830 pm at 1165 NW Monroe St ,
Room 121. Corvallis. (5411 758-8197.) (4/00)
Gay Male S tatew ide C ontact Group meets
monthly to enjoy the great outdoors, good food and gay
camaraderie. Find fnends from and in your local area.
Carpools available (Damon. P.O. Box 231. Foster. OR
97345. (5411367-2817. Send SASE fo r details ) (4/00)
Gay Men's D iscussion Group meets Mondays
from 7:30-9 pm at the Koinoma Center. 1414 Kincaid in
Eugene. (Hank ¡5411484-6259 or Trent at
tseager@hivalliance o rg ) (11/00)
15031364-0312.) (5/0 0 )
Sweat S p irit M etro p o lita n C om m unity C hurch
(M CC) hosts worship at 11 am Sundays, coffee and fe l
lowship following the service, and potluck lunches every
second Sunday. (Services held at American Legion Hall.
4774 Lilac Lane NE. Salem M ailing address: Pastor
Ken Ken. PO Box 12753. Salem. OR 97309
15031807-6574.) (5/00)
spintuality All are welcome (9 am Bible interpretation
class. 10 am service every Sunday. 7 30 pm Thursday
service. 4828 N E 33rd Ave (5031481-7591.) (5/00)
spintual center led by Rev. Stephanie Torres, hosts
Sunday evening celebrations (5 pm at Unity Church.
4525 SE Stark St. (503) 287-3216.) (5/00)
In Search Of, a mostly gay. lesbian and bisexual dis
cussion group explonng the mystenes of the universe
Meets every other Thursday at 7:30 pm. (John
(5031239-6820. Laura (5031 772-1316 ) (4/00)
YOUTH
In te g rity the gay and lesbian ministry of the Episcopal
Church, meets on the second Friday of each month in
the Momson Room at Trinity Cathedral Euchanst is cel
ebrated at 6 45 pm followed by a potluck and fellow
ship. (147 NW 19th Ave . (5031289 1687.)
M etro: Y outh
O utside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't
qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as a needle
exchange service. They also have some transitional
housing for youth under 21 as well as for youth who are
HIV* and under 23. They also host VOICES (Voices
of Individual and Community Empowerment from the
Streets), a self-support group for queer youth. (10 am-6
pm Monday-Fnday. 1236 SW Salmon St.
(5031223-4121.) (5/0 0 )
In te rfa ith S p iritu a l Center. Spintual directors from
vanous world religious traditions accompany those who
are interested in deepening their religious life. Individual
sessions, retreats, workshops, and classes. Sliding-
scale fees available W heelchair accessible (3910 SE
11th Ave. 15031 233-2026, ext. 3.) (5/00)
Lesbian and gay m editation group meets for
meditation in the Buddhist Vipasana tradition. Donation
requested. (7:30-9 pm Wednesdays at Flanders House.
2926 NE Flanders St. Jon 15031 239-5539.) (5/00)
Metanoia Peace Community (United M ethodist) is
a "house church," bnngmg gay and straight together
(Daily prayer 7:20 am. Sunday gathenng 6 pm at 2116
NE 18th Ave (5031281-3697) (5/00)
M etropolitan Community C hurch o f Portland
holds ecumenical Sunday morning worship services at 9
and 11 am. Sunday school for children is held during
the 11 am worship service. (2400 NE Broadway.
(5031281-8868 mccpdx@aol.com) (5/00)
P otter's House M inistries Life Center.
The heavenly singers of the David York
Ensemble perform Celestial Music at the
First Christian Church on April 29
Washington: Spirituality
East Vancouver U nited M ethodist C hurch.
Reconciling, welcoming (10 am Sunday. 5701
M acArthur Blvd.. Vancouver 13601693-4761.) (4/00)
F irst C ongregational C hurch, U nited C hurch
o f C hrist. Two Sunday services, traditional and "less
traditional" in an open and affirm ing congregation.
(1220 NE 68th St. Vancouver. (3601693-1476.) (4/00)
Evangelical and chansmatic Chnstian. (3830 SE 62nd
Ave (5031 775-5024.) (4/00)
M etropolitan C om m unity C hurch o f the
Gentle Shepherd. (10 00 am Sunday 913 W. 13th
Lane County Men's Health N etw ork offers social
Radical Fairies Fae Dirt info line: 15031235-0826
St.. Vancouver 13601695-1480.) (4/00)
events, retreats, workshops and trainings for bi, gay,
trans, queer men. Community calendars and mailings.
Training and networking men to build community from a
grass roots perspective (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene
t5411342-5088. Ext. 23 tseager@hivalliance org.)
(4/00)
(4/00)
a variety of drop-in groups at the Koinoma Center, 1414
Kincaid St., Eugene Call for schedule. (15411
346-1134.) (4/00)
FOREST G roup outings are cooperative adventures
for women Participants are responsible for providing
their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate
for their skill and fitness level A ll skill levels welcome
(15031286-5382 www odm cc.pdx.edu/~giim ) (5/00)
Bigotry Book Group, meets monthly in Salem for
potlucks and discussion of books touching on lesbian,
gay or bisexual experience (Cary (5031363-6036.
caryardken@ aolcom .) (4/00)
K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and tbeir dogs
meets at 11 am every Sunday morning at a Eugene bak
ery Ail women welcome (Bonnie (541] 683-2793.)
(5/00)
YouthNet is a program of Love Makes A Family, o ffe r
ing tutonng and mentonng for lesbian, gay. bi and trans
youth as well as for children of LGBT parents. (15031
227-1981) (5/00)
M etro: Spirituality
A insw orth U nited C hurch o f C hrist is a multi
P ortland Gay and Lesbian Com m unity
B ow ling A ssociation bowls Sundays at 4 pm at
The Anawim Com m unity, Gay men meet weekly
Rosetown Ram blers Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and
advanced levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR
97228-5352 (5031234 9944.
www rdrop com /users/ram blers.) (5/00)
S ki O ut is a LGBT ski club with outings twice m onthly
to M t Hood and other destinations. Join us fo r downhill
and cross-country skiing, snow boarding or lodge loung
ing (15031973-3441. www shout org.) (05/00)
Team Portland Tennis A ssociation plays every
Sunday 8 am-noon at the University o f Portland
Women and men players of all skill levels are welcome
(Alex Godinez (5031282 7210 ) (4/0 0 )
Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of
Protect Quest, offers individual and group, indoor and
outdoor physical recreation opportunities for people liv
ing with HIV and AIDS (150314930288 ) (4/00)
Southern Oregon: Social
A bdill-E llie Lambda Com m unity C enter hosts
social events and groups Call for schedule (Mailing
address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 Location
281 Fourth S t. Ashland. OR 97520 (5411488 6990
lambdacntrOaol com. www aekxa.org.) (4/00)
meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Members are involved
in decision making, event planning, activist trainings,
etc. Everyone under 23 welcome. Food and $5 stipend
provided. (Derek orN enssa (5031222-6151.) (5/00)
Youth H IV/STD P revention P ro je ct provides fun
and educational programs along with counseling and
testing to queer youth in a fnendly relaxed environment.
Sponsored by Phoenix Rising Foundation in collabora
tion w ith Multnomah County and O utside In.
(15031872-9664.) (4/0 0 )
The Lesbian C onnection (TLC) Lunch Bunch
motorcycle club. (15031641 6452
wwwgaypdx.com /ram nders.) (4/0 0 )
Hollywood Lanes. 40th Ave and Halsey St. (PO Box
80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002 15031293 0438
BOWLpdx@aol com
http //m em bers aol com /BO W Lpdx/pcba. htm l.) (5/0 0 )
Q ueer Youth N etw ork S teering Com m ittee
offenng drop-in com puter access, pool tables and an
inform al place to hang out. Also hosts weekly youth
support groups including W indfire. Trans Youth Group
and Personal Deity Proxy (a creative group). (4-8 pm
Wednesday. 4 pm-midmght Fnday and Saturday 424 E
Burnside St. 872-9664. w w w .sm yrc.org) (4/00)
M arionberry Salon form erly the Coalition to End -
racial, m ulticultural, open and affirming church. Sunday
worship is at 10 am and church school for children runs
concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth S t (5031284-8767
aucc@ teleport.com.)
PDX Rain R iders is Portland's gay and lesbian
P ride P ro je ct bnngs together W ashington County
lesbian, gay. bi. trans and questioning youth to plan and
attend monthly social events. Also inform ation, referral,
support and advocacy services for W ashington County
(M olly (5031260-5792) ( 5/00)
Sexual M in o rity Youth R ecreation C enter
(SMYRC) is a program o f Phoenix Rising Foundation
Lesbian Garden C lub is a social group that tackles
ma|or gardening prefects in members' gardens, holds
social events and visits various gardens and nurseries
throughout the year (Nicki. (5031287-6120.) ( 4/00)
O ut Dancing teaches partner dancing for same-sex
couples at Sally M ack's School of Dance Classes for
different dance styles start the first Friday of each
month. (15031236-5129.)( 5/00)
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. a sexual minonty
community agency primanly serving sexual minonty
youth. The Sexual M inonty Youth Recreation Center
(SMYRC) hosts drop-in socials and support groups for
queer youth. M etro groups held at SMYRC. other
groups include: B ridge 13. a youth speaker's bureau
(15031872-9664.) H illsb o ro Youth Group (4-5 3 0
pm Wednesday at Room 125. Public Services Building,
155 N First St.. Hillsboro). T ransitions (330-5 pm
Wednesday in Room 8. 11640 SW Parkway.
Beaverton) (15031238-0780) (4/0 0 )
Rainbow is a m ulticultural peer support and activity
group fo r gay. lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning
youth. (4.30 pm Monday at M etropolitan Community
Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway.
(5031281-8868) (4/0 0 )
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Education and S upport Service Program offers
motorcycle club for gay men and fnends in W estern
Canada and the Pacific Northwest, hosts day runs and
camping events (bcbiker@ yahoo.com, www bordemd-
e rs o rg .)( 4/00)
who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec
ond Sunday of each month. ((5031285-2986)( 4 /0 0)
M o m in g iid e U nited M ethod I* t C hurch is a rec
onciling congregation where everyone is welcome to
participate in the full life of the congregation. (8 3 0 and
11 am Sunday. 3674 12th St. SE. Salem
of all ages, offenng workshops, song and drum circles,
meditation rooms, altars of celebration, incorporating
what you bnng to share (10 am -IO pm Tuesday-
Sunday 3125 E Burnside St. 15031238-0675.) (4/00)
MenTalk o f Vancouver holds a social on the first
Monday and a discussion group on the third Monday of
each month at 7 pm (13601576-6595
www rednval.com/M enTalkofVancW A.) (5/00)
The Thorny Roses is a social qroup for lesbians over
Center S t NE. (50313638716 ) (5/0 0 )
Full C ircle Temple is a place of worship for women
The God Connection invites you to celebrate your
a Vancouver-based organization whose members get
together regularly for social events and activities The
Socialites was organized to build a sense of community
among gay men and lesbians in the Portland/Vancouver
area N ew sletter available by e-mail or USPS
(13601 735-1901. Socialites@ aol com .) ( 4/00)
third Sunday of each month for a potluck. (6 pm. 5090
Park Ave . (5031228-7219.)
Washington: Social
SW W ashington Gay and Lesbian S ocialites <s
The G ay-Straight A lliance of the U nitarian
U niverealiet C ongregation o f Salem meets on the
is an open and affirming congregation in the liberal
Chnstian tradition Sunday worship is at 10 25 am and
church school for children runs concurrently (1126 SW
Southern O regon Y outh
The Sexual M in o rity Youth R ecreation Group
o f Klam ath Falla provides support gay. lesbian, bi
and trans youth, their allies, and questioning youths.
(For more inform ation, e-mail boytoy22@ hotmail.com.)
(4/00)
for Chnstian meditation and prayer (7 30 pm Thursday
(5031281-0722.) (5/00)
Southern Oregon Youth O utreach (SOYO). a
group fo r gay. lesbian, and bi youth aged 14-20 meets
on the first and Thursdays of the month in Ashland.
(15411488-6990)( 4/00)
Beavercreek U nited C hurch of Christ, an open
and affirm ing church Sunday worship at 10 am All wel
come. (23345 S Beavercreek F id. Beavercreek
(50316324553.) (4/00)
B ridgeport Com m unity C hurch is a community of
progressive, political people explonng and celebrating
the Chnstian faith We are multi cultural lesbian, gay. bi
and straight, and our children are valued members
(10 30 am Sundays. 15th and Alder S t above A R T ..
15031235-4245) (5/0 0 )
Community o f St. A ndrew invites all to join a diverse
Catholic-faith community fo r prayer and fellowship
(9 3 0 am Sunday Mass, 806 NE Alberta St.
15031281-4429)( 5/00)
D irections N orthW est (ECWR) Helping gay and
lesbian C hnstans integrate faith and sexuality through
Bible study and fellowship (PO Box 86383 Portland.
OR 972860383 7 2 7 3 3 8 7 ) (4/00)
Exstrose Fellow ship U nitarian U n ive rsa lis! a
welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service at
10 30 am (1133 NE 181st Ave . Gresham
(5031665 2628 eastrose@ teleport com.) (5/00)
Estacada U nited M ethodist Church
R econciling C ongregation where we really mean
everyone is welcome Sunday worship at 10 30 am
(204 SE Mam S t . Estacada) (11/00)
F irst C ongregational U nited Church o f C hrist
W ashington Y outh
S iste rS p irit offers women's spintuality celebrations,
discussion groups, a drumming circle, workshops and
classes Schedule of events available All women are
welcome (O ffice hours 3-6 pm Tuesday-Fnday at 3430
SE Belmont S t . 4102. Mailing address PO Box 9246.
Portland. OR 97207 sistersp@telepor1 com (5031 736-
3297.) (5/00)
M ichael Servetus U nitarian U niversalist
Fellow ship. (9.15 and I I am Sunday 4505 E. 18th
S t. P hilip N eri gay and lesbian outreach. A gay/les-
Bread o f Life M etropolitan Com m unity
Church offers services at 4 pm each Sunday and a
W illamette Valley: Y outh
special music service and potluck on the last Sunday of
the month (First Congregational Church. 23rd and
Hams St.. Eugene (5411345-5963.) (4/00)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and
Q uestioning Youth Group fo r ages 13-18 offers
bian-positive community for Catholics and their fnends
Mass at 7 30 pm on Fridays, followed by a social
(Pauhsl Center. 2408 SE 16th Ave (5031231 4955 )
(4/00)
U niversity Park U nited M ethodist C hurch is a
member of the network of Reconciling Congregations
and meets for worsfMp each Sunday at 10 am (4775 N
Lombard St. (5031289 7843 ) (1 1/00)
S t 13601695-1891.) (4/00)
group fo r gays, lesbian, bi and trans youth aged 13-22
in Vancouver. Wash M eets 6-8 pm Tuesdays at 1104
Mam St. and 3:30-5:30 pm Thursdays at Startxicks on
M ill Plain (Amanda (3601693-1188 ) (5/00)
W illamette Valley: Spirituality
support, inform ation and fun Free, confidential, drop m
(4-6 pm Fridays at Amazon Community Center. 2700
Hityard S t.. Eugene (5411684 3 4 6 6 ) (5/00)
F irst C ongregational C hurch United Church of
Christ, is an open and affirm ing congregation offering
worship and church school Child care provided
W heelchair accessible (10 am Sunday 700 Marion St
NE. Salem (5031363-3660)( 4/00)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youth
group fo r ages 23 and under meets every
Gay and Lesbian Mass and Social for LGBT
Catholics (7 30 pm on the first and third Thursdays at
the Newman Center. 1850 Emerald St.. Eugene
(5031 343-7021) (5/00)
Queer Youth N etw ork S teering Com m ittee
Salem meets every Sunday Members are involved m
Zion United Church o f C hrist an open and affirm
mg congregation, is open to gay. lesbian, bisexual, trans-
gendered. and heterosexual people who wish to worshp
in a Christ centered, warm, caring, m ulti-age/race/cultur-
al faith community (Service: 11 am Sundays 2025 NE
23r d A ve. Gresham (50 3 1 6 6 5 8 74 1 )( 5/00)
T riple P oint Youth Program is a social/support
Monday (5 pm Mondays at Komoma Center. 1414
Kincaid St.. Eugene (5 4 I I 3 4 6 1 1 3 4 ) (5/00)
decision making, event planning, activist framings, etc
Everyone under 23 welcome Food and $5 stipend pro
vided (MKheUe (5037 363 9 4 8 3 ) (5/00)