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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 19, 2000)
m ay 1 9 .2 0 0 0 ' Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (15031460-3689 ww w pdxgm corg.H U /O O ) admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath- enngs (15031240-2813. www oregonbears o rg ) (5/00) Tha Raal Connection is a social gathenng for gay social club fo r nude men who enjoy being gay M onthly potlucks and events Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (ORGAN. PO Box 14174. Portland. OR 97293-01747 (5/00) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a men who are artists, wnters. musicians or who pursue some creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second Friday CTodd 15031236-5763 ) (5/0 0 ) Rosa City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band open to lesbian, gay, transgendered. tx and supportive musicians and friends (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207 15031 790-2170 http: //com m unity oregonlive. co m /cc/rcg fb 7 (5/00) Portland Bisexual Alliance hosts social and p o liti cal events fo r 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, pbaQbiportland org. wwwbiportland.org.) (5/00) Metro: General Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 A ctivities include dances, potlucks. field tnps and a pdyam ory interest group. M eetings are held on the second and fourth W ednesdays. (7:30 pm at Utopia Cafe. 3320 SE Belmont St. Laury 15031285-4848.) (5/00) gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of. and improvement in the quality of life within our com munity. A ctivities 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 (Bnan. PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 15031417-7991.) (5/00) Cocksure is a social group for female-bom. gender vanant people including FTMs, transguys, genderqueers and significant others. We are based in Portland and welcome folks from Oregon and W ashington. For more info about our m onthly meetings and e-mail net work. call (503) 471-1515. (5/00) * “ sion group fo r bisexual and questioning women Women o f any race, age or national ongm are encouraged to attend. (7-9 pm second Fnday at Common Ground Wellness Center. 2926 NE Flanders St. 5:30-7 45 pm fourth Sunday at It 's My Pleasure. 3106 NE 64th Ave $2 donation. 15031283-64337 (5/00) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not for Brother to Brother is a family o f African-Amencan Dipstick Lesbians and Dykes with Hot Rods invite women with cool cars to Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus profit organization dedicated to fostenng a positive com m unity for safe. sane, and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S /M /leather/fetish in particu lar. (15031 727-3148 www pdxleatheralliance org.) (5/00) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for men. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228.15031244 7550 or 13601254-1718 pdxpnmetimersQyahoo com.) ( 11 / 00 ) - < t M I 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) PDX Rain Ridars is Portland s gay and lesbian m otor cycle club. (15031641-6452 www gaypdx com/ramnd- ers.7 (5/00) Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling Association bowls Sundays at 4 pm at * : Funny Ladies Tea and Posy Society Hollywood Lanes. 40th Ave. and Halsey St. (PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002 (5031293-0438 BO\/VLpdxQaol. com. http://members aol com/BOWLpdx/pcba html. 7 (5/00) Rosetown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352.15031234-9944. to M t. Hood and other destinations. Join us for downhill and cross country skiing, snow boarding or lodge loung ing. (15031973-3441. www skiout.org.) (05/00) Team Portland Tennis Association plays every Sunday 8 am-noon at the University of Portland Women and men players o f all skill levels are welcome (Alex Godinez (5031282- 7210.) (5/00) Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of social events and groups. Call for schedule (Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. Location: 281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 (5411488-6990. lambdacntrQaol.com. www.aelcca org. 7(5/00) PSU Queers and Allies invites everyone to partici 56 57 58 22 31 20 35 38 42 43 46 52 54 55 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 70 71 COPYRIGHT 2000 BY 0 SYNDICATE ACROSS 1 Decided not to swallow 5 Muslim hdy man 9 Upright member 16 Over the top m the middle pate in activities and meetings Educational and social programming, support and referral services for persons of all orientations and colors. (44 1A Smith Memorial Center. Portland State University campus E-mail: queer- sandalliesQmailpdx.edu. www ess pdx. edu/sfcsg/queersandallies (5031 725-5681.) (5/00) Rose CHy Discussion 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 M onthly meetings, workshops, and newsletter (15031650-7052. ncdcQteleport.com. www teleport, com /-rode.) (5/00) Together Works, 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 3 0 pm May S e p t. 7 pm O ct-April First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville Don (5031434 6266 7 (5/00) Metro: Physical Recreation The Adventure Group Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a vanety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting. (15031452-5680. www adventure- 61 Hande for a tool 18 Bedfellow GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance) meets at Lane 23 Hung like a __ 70 Adams of TV's The Rebel 24 With one's socks blown off 71 Some think ft determines sexual orientation Gay Male Statewide Contact 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 .0 Box 231. Foster. OR 97345. (54 I I 367 2817. Send SASE for details ) (5/00) Gay Men's Discussion Group meets Mondays 32 Nathan did Timon’s voice in this movie from 7 30-9 pm at the Koinoma Center. 1414 Kincaid m Eugene. (Hank (54I I 484-6259 or Trent at tseagerOhivalliance org.) ( I 1/00) 37 Practices autoeroticism, e.g. Lane County Men's Health Network offers social 38 Pennsylvania lake city 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 A v e . Eugene tS 4 ll 342 5088, Ext 23 tseagerOhivalliance org.7 (5/00) ers org. 7(5/00) Marion berry Salon, form erly the Coalition to End FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures fo r women Particpants are responsible for providing their own equpm ent and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level All skill levels welcome ((50312865382 www odm ccpdx e d u /-gym ) (5/00) Bigotry Book Group, meets m onthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on lesbian, gay or bisexual experience (Cary ¡50313636036. caryandkenQaol com 7 (5/00) K-9 Club is a group o f kindred folks and their dogs meets at 11 am every Sunday morning at a Eugene bak ery All women welcome (Bonnie (5411683-2793) (5/00) The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch 69 Arouses 25 Binge 30 S and M regulation? 39 Type of Indian or orange 42 Hair coloring 43 City in India that sounds like a sandwich shop 29 AFL’s partner 32 Gave false hopes to 66 French town, often after 50-Across 28 Foucault 's Pendulum author Umberto 27 Beau __ 65 ’ __ Her Go" (Frankie lane song) 68 Sixty-__ Gay and Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday. (7-8 30 pm at 1165 N W Monroe St.. Room 121. Corvallis. (5411 758-8197.) (5/00) 26 "Merrily, we roll__ ’ 31 It prepares officers not to ask or tell: Abbr. 20 Nathan did SnowbeH's voice in this movie Community College. Eugene. ((5411 741-4501. ext 2336.7(5/00) 25 Architect Morgan 64 Nathan wore one in UV!C! 67 Chief Norse god a vanety of drop-m groups at the Komoma Center. 1414 Kincaid St.. Eugene. Call for schedule (15411 346 1134 7(5/00) Lesbian Garden Club >s a social group that tackles 59 Nathan was in this 1992 Broadway revival 19 Put the move on m otorcycle club for gay men and fnends m Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, hosts day runs and camping events (bctxkerQyahoo com. www bordemd- who meet to hike and talk m Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday of each month (15031285 2986 7(5/00) 54 "Homosexuality is not a four-letter word. " for one gay/bi/lesbian athletic and social club for recreational runners and walkers. M eets at 9 am every Saturday at the com er of 15th and Agate All are welcome. (Jim (5411484-9894) (5/00) Border Riders Motorcycle Club . the largest Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and th e * 34 17 Strong as__ group for Asian gays and lesbians and their friends, meets at 8 pm on the first W ednesday and third Sunday of each month at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse (15031963 18417(5/00) organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 (5031646-2802 www teleport com /-nw ga 7 (5/0 0 ) 33 15 Leon Uris novel__ 18 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Education and Support Service Program offers Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support 32 14 Oral refuser Long Yang Club—Portland Chapter, a social (5031231-3992 7 (05/00) 28 manly over 45. who live in the Vancouver/Clark County Wash. area. Please contact Judy. (360) 906-1763, e-mail: Judy342@cs.com. (11/00) group.org.) (5/00) self identifying women who are into SM Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month OuluhstOhot mailcom. www p s net/wynter/hAispege html. 13 24 Tha Thorny Rosas is a social group for lesbians, pri- Eugene Frontninners/Frontwalkers is a Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for 12 Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center hosts Willamette Valley: Social meets on the third Saturday o f the month (4 -7 pm (5031281 4424. (5031331-0415 ) (5/0 0 ) 19 23 Southern Oregon: Social dedicated to raising money fo r charities w ith in the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans community ISRC Event Hotline lists upcoming events. (15031306-0700. ISRCQadcom. www geocities com/W estHollywood/Fleights/788 7.7 (5/00) Lesbian social group for women 50 and over 18 21 Ski Out is a LGBT ski club with outings twice monthly Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a nonprofit social organization group of women who enjoy explonng aH aspects o f the environment. A ctivities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional "le c tu re ' and a m onthly plan ning potluck No experience necessary. (6:45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting 150316398936 or 15031466-0058 or e-mail to lespnwQaol com.) (5/0 0 ) 16 11 www.rdrop.com/users/ramblers) (5/00) SW Washington Gay and Lesbian Socialites is a Vancouver-based organization whose members get together regularly fo r 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. (13601 735-1901. SocialitesQaol.com.7 (11/00) building a personal and professional commu nity. Alcohol and drug-free social activities and networking (Kim 15031 701-8302.) (5/00) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun loving 15 Monday and a discussion group on the third Monday of each month at 7 pm. (13601576-6595. wwwredrivalcom/MenTalkofVancWA.) (5/00) Hoodland/Mount Hood womyn are separate men's, women's and pansexual B /D /S /M par ties Refer to web site for schedule (www.hawkenet com /lairofthe/w olf.htm l.) (5/0 0 ) 10 MenTalk of Vancouver holds a social on the first Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting, social environment fo r chubby men, and the men who like them that way. (15031241-4535 or www chubnet.net/gentlegiants 7(5/00) Lair Dungeon hosts m onthly discussion groups and For Lovers of Lane” Washington: Social is a social group fo r lesbians 35 and over, singles or couples They meet fo r a potluck on the third Saturday o f each month and take camping tnps during the summer. M onthly new sletter is $9/year. (15031232- 9714.) and place. (15031246-5939. efraimlevtOaot.com) (5/00) a *■ *! HIV+ people and their fnends. (Phillip 15031 234-1811.) (5/0 0 ) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for m eeting time By Q Syndicate 47 ■ jj| go cruisin' with them. (Rachel [5031 735-1184. D e m un e 15031289-3104.) (5/00) An informal Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are held the firs t and third Friday o f each month. (9 pm- 12 am at the Dirty Duck Tavern. 439 N W Third Ave 15031224 8446. PDXSaltyDgQaolcom) (5/00) Community Crossword ..... v. H i mw$ t First Wednesday Social is a potluck for Out Dancing teaches partner dancing for same-sex Project Quest, offers individual and group, indoor and outdoor physical recreation opportunities for people liv ing with HIV and AIDS (15031493-0288.7 (5/00) ■ . major gardening protects in members' gardens, holds social events and visits various gardens and nursenes throughout the year (Nicki. (5031287-6120.) (5/00) 31 33 "Goodnight" gal 34 Prepared to mb the right way 35 Grape drink favored by Radar O'Reffly 36 Indulge orafly 40 Like 9-Across, to the owner 41 Steinem pitched it? 44 Covers with a policy DOWN 46 Two m a relationship 1 Break into smithereens 2 Kind of bean or Ford 3 Love, to Genet 4 State of the Best Little Whorehouse 5 *__ my wit's end" 6 Thousands of thousands 7 _______ the Family 8 Washer of the lonely repairman 9 Limbs spread apart 45 Nathan played Robin Williams's lover in this movie 10 A reed player gives ft a blow 47 12th of a foot 11 Keanu's role m 77» Matrix 50 Merry or like "Mary" 12 Language suffix 51 Beatty of Deliverance 13 Cherry color 52 Band members blow his horn 21 Stink to high heaven 48 Like a tease 49 John who played Loner m Myra Breckinridge 53 Native of Arabia 55 Having sex, with "it’ 56 Kate's sitcom partner 57 Outfielder Burke who came out 58 First name xi cosmetics 59 Grandpa Walton actor 60 Slam through the hoop 61 Letter's second after thought 62 *_ _ It’ (Weird Al's Jackson parody) 63 Like a menage a trots (pre fix) 22 US Airways rival ANSWERS ON PAGE 50