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)
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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.)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 *
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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 )
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Education and Support Service Program offers
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
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Long Yang Club—Portland Chapter, a social
(5031231-3992 7 (05/00)
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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.
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Tha Thorny Rosas is a social group for lesbians, pri-
Eugene Frontninners/Frontwalkers is a
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for
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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 )
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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
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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 )
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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
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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 )
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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)
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HIV+ people and their fnends. (Phillip 15031
234-1811.) (5/0 0 )
Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for m eeting time
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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)
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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)
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major gardening protects in members' gardens, holds
social events and visits various gardens and nursenes
throughout the year (Nicki. (5031287-6120.) (5/00)
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35 Grape drink favored by
Radar O'Reffly
36 Indulge orafly
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owner
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44 Covers with a policy
DOWN
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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
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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)
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