Hand Lasbian Choir welcomes supportive
and volunteers. (150312418994 ) (5/00)
mailcom. www ips.net/wynter/luluspage html
(5031231-3992.) (05/00)
throughout the year. (Nicki. (5031287-6120.1(4/00)
Out Dancing teaches partner dancing for same-sex
d Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers,
Northwest Gander Alliance is a social and support
members and volunteers (15031460-3689
organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals
Monthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928
Portland. OR 97208 (5031646-2802
kgmc.org) (4/00)
al Connection is a social gathenng for gay
o are artists, wnters. musicians or who pursue
creative activity. Monthly potlucks on the second
I (Todd (5031236-57631(4/00)
i City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band
to lesbian, gay. transgendered, tx and supportive
iians and fnends. (PO Box 1082. Portland. OP
7. (5031 790-2170.
'/community oregonlive com/cc/rcgfb) (4/00)
Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their
PDX Rain Riders is Portland's gay and lesbian motor
cycle club (15031641-6452 www gaypdx com/ramnd-
ers.) (4/00)
admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath-
enngs. (15031240-2813. www oregonbears.org.) (4/00)
Portland Gay and Lesbian Community
www teleport.com/~nwga) (4/00)
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) 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. OR 97293-0174.) (4/00)
Portland BiMxual Alliance hosts social and politi
itro: General
jxual Community Forum is an age and gender
usrve social, support and education network founded
,980 Activities include dances, potlucks, field tnps
I a polyamory interest group. Meetings are held on
first and third Mondays of each month. (7.30 pm at
jo ’s Coffee Den. 2853 SE Stark St Laury
31285-4848) (11/00)
»thor to Brother is a family of Afncan-Amencan
i and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment
and improvement m the quality of life within our com-
nty Activities include FRIENDS, a weekly support
I discussion group that meets Wednesdays 5-7 pm.
»rd meetings every third Monday of the month at
0 pm. (Bnan. PO Box 3182. Portland, OR 97208
31417-7991) (4/00)
cksure is a social group for female-bom. gender
ant people including FTMs, transguys, genderqueers
significant others. We are based in Portland and
come folks from Oregon and Washington For more
i about our monthly meetings and e-mail network, call
>3) 471-1515. (5/00)
ipstick Lesbians and Dykes with Hot Rods
rite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them
'achel (5031 735-1184. Dewune (5031289-3104.)
/00)
irst Wednesday Social is a potluck for HIV+ peo-
e and their fnends (Phillip (5031234 1811.1 (5/00)
entle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to
oviding an accepting, social environment for chubby
len. and the men who like them that way ((5031241 ■
535 or www chubnet.net/gentlegiants) (5/00)
loodland/Mount Hood womyn are building a per
oral and professional community Alcohol and drug-free
social activities and networking. (Kim (5031 701-8302.)
(4/00)
Imperial Sovereign R om Court of Oregon 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. ISRC@aol.com, www geoci-
tiescom/WestHollywood/Heights/7887.)
(4/00)
couples at Sally Mack's School of Dance Classes for
different dance styles start the first Friday of each
month (15031236-5129) (5/00)
cal events for bisexual and bi-fnendly people Organizes
Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of tn
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.
((5031 775-9717. pba@biportland org,
www.biportland.org.) (5/00)
Portland Bisexual Women <s a support 8nd discus
sion group for bisexual and questioning women. Women
of any race, age or national origin are encouraged to
attend. (7-9 pm second Fnday at Common Ground
Wellness Center, 2926 NE Flanders St. 5:30-7:45 pm
fourth Sunday at It's My Pleasure. 3106 NE 64th Ave
$2 donation (5031283-6433.) (4/00)
Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not-for-
profit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com
munity for safe. sane, and consensual alternative adult
sexualities in general and S/M/leather/fetish in particu
lar. (15031 727-3148 wwwpdxleatheralliance org.)
(5/00)
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
men. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. (5031244-
7550 or (3601254-1718. pdxpnmetimers@yahoo com.)
(11/00)
Bowling Association bowls Sundays at 4 pm at
Hollywood Lanes.*40th Ave and Halsey St (PO Box
80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002.15031293-0438
BOWLpdx@aol.com.
http://members.aol com/BOWLpdx/pcba html.) (5/00)
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Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian
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square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and
advanced levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OP
97228-5352 15031234 9944.
wwwrdrop.com/users/ramblers.) (5/00)
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Ski Out is a LGBT ski club with outings twice monthly
to Mt. Hood and other destinations. Join us for downhill
and cross country skiing, snow boarding or lodge loung
ing. ((5031973-3441, www skiout.org 1(05/00)
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Sunday 8 am-noon at the University of Portland Women
and men players of all skill levels are welcome. (Alex
Godinez (5031282-7210.) (4/00)
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Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of
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Project Quest, offers individual and group, indoor and
outdoor physical recreation opportunities for people liv
ing with HIV and AIDS.ÍÍ503J 493-0288.) (4/00)
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and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual
Monthly meetings, workshops, and newsletter
(15031650-7052 rcdc@teleportcom.
www.teleport com/-rcdc 1 (4/00)
Together Works, 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 (7:30 pm May-Sept. 7 pm Oct. -Apnl
First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville
Don (5031434-62661(4/00)
Lair Dungeon hosts monthly discussion groups and
Metro: Physical Recreation
separate men's, women's and pansexual B/D/S/M par
ties Refer to web site for schedule
(www hawkenet com/lairofthe/wolf html.) (5/00)
The Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian
Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun loving
outdoors group, organizes a vanety of activities and
social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking,
camping and rafting (15031452-5680. www adventure-
group of women who enjoy explonng all aspects of the
group org) (5/00)
environment Activities include bird watching, nature
walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking,
the largest
motorcycle club for gay men and fnends m Western
Canada and the Pacific Northwest, hosts day runs and
camping events (bctxker@yahoo com. www bordemd
Lesbian social group for women 50 and over
meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7pm
(5031281-4424. (5031331-0415) (4/00)
Long Yang Club—Portland Chapter 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
1841X5/00)
Border Riders Motorcycle Club
ers org) (4/00)
FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures
for women Participants are responsible for providing
their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate
for their skdl and fitness level All skill levels welcome
((5031286 5382 www odmcc pdx edu/~g^m) (5/00)
K-0 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs
who meet to hike and talk m Portland parks on the sec
ond Sunday of each month (15031285 2986) (4/00)
Laabian Garda« Club is a social group that tackles
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for
self identifying women who are into SM Play parties are
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social events and visits various gardens and nurseries
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Elaine
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14 Largest continent
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bian center, with "The"
Washington: Social
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MenTalk of Vancouver holds a social on the first
22 Keanu's Matrix cyber-ID
30 Long, in Morse code
31 Greta of Ninotchka
33 Princess and icon to
many gays
69 ___St. Vincent Millay
70 Piece played by Uberace,
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Monday and a discussion group on the third Monday of
each month at 7 pm. (13601576-6595
wwwrednvalcom/MenTalkofVancWA.) (5/00)
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HoHinghurst
and place. (15031246-5939. efraimievi@aol.com J (5/00)
(50314660058 or e-mak to lespnw@aol com.) (5/00)
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38 Brainy bunch
40 Movie in which Cher
played a lesbian
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42 Want ad abbr.
25 Noisy hammer target
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45 Room opening?
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32 Hardtop, maybe
4 Description for a butch's
deadly girlfriend?
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SW Washington Gay and Lesbian Socialites is
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 Newsletter available by e-mail or USPS.
((3601735-1901. Sooahtes@aol.com.) (4/00)
a social group for lesbians over
45 that meets in Clark County Call the Sexual Minonty
Advocate at the YWCA (13601906-9142 ) (5/00)
Tha Thomy R oms
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Jewish Gay Men's Group- call for meeting time
star gazing, an occasional "lecture“ and a monthly plan
nmg potluck. No experience necessary (6 45-8 30 pm
second Thursday planning meeting (50316398936 or
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social events and groups Call for schedule (Mailing
address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. Location:
281 Fourth St . Ashland. OR 97520 15411488-6990.
Iambdacntr@aol com. wwwaelcca.org.) (4/00)
Gay sculptor Paul Arensmeyer
shows his stuff at Froelick Adelhart
Gallery through May 27;
Whim Wham
is shown here
largest open pansexual club in the
Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes
month (9 pm 12 am at the Dirty Duck Tavern. 439 NW
Third Ave (5031224-8446. PDXSaltyDg@aol com)
(5/00)
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Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center hosts
pate in activities and meetings. Educational and social
programming, support and referral services for persons
of all orientations and colors. (441A Smith Memonal
Center. Portland State University campus E-mail: queer
sandallies@mailpdx.edu.
www ess pdx edu/sfcsg/queersandallies
(5031 725-56811 (4/00)
R om City
Social are
held the first and
third Fnday of each
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Discussion Club the
Red Hanky
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male gay sex?
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Team Portland Tennis Association plays every
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Willamette Valley: Social
Eugen« Frontrunners/Frontwalkers is a
gay/tx/lesbian athletic and social club for recreational
runners and walkers Meets at 9 am every Saturday at
the comer of 15th and Agate All are welcome (Jim
36 Sexual preference deter
miner, some say
5 Result of beaver nibbling
37 Motorists' org.
6 Enthusiasm
38 Boat basin
7 Nathan of The Birdcage
39 Shakespeare title starter
8 The-Giris link
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ture ejaculation?
9 Part of an AOL chat
room's name
43 Slumps
10 Direct-action lesbian
44 Minuses on the ledger
group
11 Costume prop from
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53 Bland „ 's
Homosexual Adventure
55 Like Seinfeld, though he's
straight
56 Stocking shade
58 Veref s The Dark__ of
Venus
59 Madonna's discipline in
The Next Best Thing
(5411484 9894) (4/00)
46 __ & Jerry 's
GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance) meets at Lane
47 Wishy-washy
Mapplethorpe supporter
(abbr)
12 Approximately
62 Quite a bit
13 TVs "Science Guy"
48 Former gay mag Men 's
18 Prime draft classification
63 "Thumbs up" on “Men
on Fifms’
19 Ambient music pioneer
64 Kind of enc.
24 Flying pests
65 U-tum from SSW
26 Govt intelligence org.
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Community College. Eugene ((5411 741-4501. ext
2336) (4/00)
Madonna tour
Gay and Bisexual Men's Group meets every
Wednesday (7-8 30 pm at 1165 NW Monroe St . Room
121. Corvallis (5411 7588197.1(4/00)
Gay Male Statewide Contact Group meets
monthly to enjoy the great outdoors, good food and gay
camaradene Find fnends from and m your local area
Carpools available (Damon. PO Box 231. Foster OR
97345. (5411367 2817 Send SASE for details) (4/00)
Gay Man's Discussion Group meets Mondays
from 7 30 9 pm at the Komoma Center. 1414 Kincaid m
Eugene. (Hank (5411484-6259 or Trent at
tseager@Nvalhance org ) (11/00)
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52 "Hiferity" Clinton
54 Cold porter
55 ’__ Pteasures" (Pansy
Division song)
61 Heroine of Verdi or John
Giris
27 Larry Kramer and George
Bush, to Yale
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