tune 2. 2000 y
Samaritan H ospital. (1 040 A/W 22nd A v e . S ixth Floor,
viding an accepting, social environm ent fo r chubby men.
hes@mad pdx edu www ess pdx edu/sfcsg/queersandal-
m eeting room B .) (6 /0 0 )
and the men who like them that way. (503-241-4535 o r
www chubnet net/gentlegiants )(6 /0 0 )
kes. 50 3-72 5-5 68/.) (6 /0 0 )
social activities fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com m uni
M ount Hood Womyn netw orking professionaly and
ual ckib m the N orthw est, is open to aH orientations, fetish
ty. C a l fo r current m eeting tim es and activities (2940-A
socially (5 03-7 01-830 2.)( 11/00)
es and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual
M onthly m eetings, workshops, and new sletter
U v* and L rt U vv Club holds 12 step m eetings and
SE Belm ont S t 5 0 3 2 3 8 6 0 9 1 )( 6 /0 0 )
The Lunch Bunch hosts A A m eetings fo r gays and les
Im perial Sovereign Rose Court o f Oregon is a
nonprofit social organization dedrcated to raising money
Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pansex
(503650-7052 rcdc@ teleport com.
fo r chanties withm the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans
except Sundays at 1 pm (M etropolitan Com m unity
com m unity. ISRC Event H otline lists upcoming events
(503-306-0700. ISFIC@ aol.com.
bisexuals, and fnends. meets fo r socials and discussions
w w w geocities.com /W estH ollyw ood/H eights/7887.)
o f topics o f mutual interest M eets second and fourth
north side o f the b u ild in g ) (6 /0 0 )
Rainbow Al-Anon m eets Thursdays at 6 pm at the
6 00 )
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Together Works, a confidential group fo r lesbians, gays,
Mondays. (7.30 pm M ay-Sept . 7 pm O ct. -A pri. First
M C C Church, N W 24th Ave. and Broadway
An inform al
(503-222-5756). (6 /0 0 )
are held the firs t and third Friday o f each m onth. (9 pm -1 2
Leather N ight and Red Hanky Social
By Q Syndicate
www teleport com Z-rcdc.) (6 /0 0 )
bians. but is open to everyone M eetings daily at noon
Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway, enter on the
Community Crossword
B aptist Church. 125 SE Cowls S t. M cM innville Don
5 0 3 -4 3 4 6 2 6 6 ) (6 /00)
“The Wizard of Ahs”
am a t the D irty D uck Tavern. 439 N W Third Ave
503-224-8446, PDXSaltyOg@ aol com ) (6 /0 0 )
Willamette Valley: Health
Jewish Gay Men'» Group— call fo r m eeting tim e and
Metro: Physical Recreation
Women spec* provides a 24-hour hot Ime and shelter fo r
place (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@ aol c o m ) (6 /0 0 )
The Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out
women and children who have been abused physically,
Lair Dungeon hosts m onthly discussion groups and
doors group, organizes a variety o f activities and social
sexuaty. o r em otionally A lso hosts a lesbian and bisexual
women 's support group (C nsis: 541-485-6513, business:
separate m en's, wom en's and pan sexual B /D /S /M par
ties. R efer to web site fo r schedule.
541-485-8232. lesbian alliance 541-302-2417 ) (6 /0 0 )
(w w w .haw kenetcom /lairofthe/w olf.htm l.) (6 /0 0 )
Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun loving
group o f women who enjoy exploring all aspects o f the
SOCIAL
environm ent A ctivities include turd watching, nature walks,
archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, star gaz
ing. an occasional 'le c tu re ' and a m onthly planning
potluck. N o experience necessary (6 4 5 8 30 pm second
Metro: Arts & Music
First Wednesday Social is a potluck fo r HIV+ people
and their fnends (C ontact P h ilip a t 50 3-23 4-1 811.H 6/00)
The
Portland Lesbian C hoir w elcom es supportive
members and volunteers (5 0 3 -2 4 1 -8 9 9 4 ) (6 /0 0 )
events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping
and rafting (503452-5680, www adventuregroup org.)
( 6 / 00 )
Border Riders M otorcycle Club the largest m otor
cycle club fo r gay men and fnends in W estern Canada and
the Pacific N orthw est, hosts day runs and camping
events (bcbiker@ yahoo com. www bordem ders.org )
( 6 / 00 )
CLIPS-Cycling Lesbians in Portland meets
Thursday planning m eeting 503-639-8936 o r
Mondays at 6 pm fo r bicycle ndes. All ndmg levels w el
503-466-0058 o r e-m ail to lespnw@ aol com .) (6 /0 0 )
com e (5 0 3 -2 5 4 6 9 7 1 ) (1 1/00 )
Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and over
FOREST Group outngs are cooperative adventures for
m eets on the third Saturday o f the month. (4-7 pm
women Participants are responsible fo r providing their
503-281-4424. 503-331 0415.) (6 /0 0 )
own equipment and choosing outings appropriate fo r their
Long Yang Club— Portland Chapter a social group
Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, sup
fo r Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. m eets at 8
port members and volunteers. (503-4603689.
pm on the firs t W ednesday and third Sunday o f each
vrw w .pdxgm c.org.) (11 /0 0 )
month at 3 Friends C offeehouse. (503-963-1841.) (6 /0 0 )
The Real Connection is a social gathering fo r gay men
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group fo r self-iden
who are artists, w nters. m usicians o r w ho pursue some
tifying women who are mto SM . Play parties are held on
skill and fitness level All skill levels welcom e
(503-2865382 www odm cc.pd x.edu /-gijm ) (6 /00)
K-9 Club is a group o f kindred folks and their dogs who
m eet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the second
Sunday of each month. (503-285-2986 ) (6 /0 0 )
Lesbian Equestrian Group Do you have a horse7
Looking to get together w ith womyn and horses fo r
equestrian activities in the Pacific N orthw est Call Denise
at (503) 654-3865 or Lynn at (503) 777-2339. or e-mail
kelrav@ rdrop.com (1 1/00 )
Lesbian Garden Club is a social group that tackles
m apr gardening projects in mem bers' gardens, holds
social events and visits various gardens and nurseries
throughout the year. (Nicki. 50 3-2876120.) (6 /0 0 )
Out Dancing teaches partner dancing fo r same-sex cou
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ples at Sally M ack's School o f Dance. Classes fo r differ
ent dance styles start the firs t Friday o f each month.
(5 03-2365129.) (6 /0 0 )
PDX Rain R iden is Portland's gay and lesbian m otorcy
cle club (5 0 3 6 4 1 6 4 5 2 w w w gaypdxcom /raxinders.)
( 6 / 00 )
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Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling
Association bowls Sundays at 4 pm at Hollywood
Lanes. 40th Ave and Halsey S t. (PO Box 80002,
Portland. OR 97280-1002 503-293-0438.
BOW Lpdx@ aolcom.
m em bers.aolcom /B O W Lpdx/pcba.htm l) (6 /0 0 )
Rosotown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance dub. dances at mainstream, plus and
advanced levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR
9 7 2265 352 5 0 3 2 3 4 9944. w w w .rdm p.com /users/ram -
creative activity. M onthly potlucks on the second Friday.
the second Saturday o f the month (luluiist@ hotm akxxn.
(Todd 503-236-5763.) (6 /0 0 )
w w w .ps.net/w ynter/lukispagehtm l. 50 3-23 139 92.)
biers.) ( 6 /0 0 )
Ski Out is a LGBT ski du b w ith outings tw ice m onthly to
(0 5/00 )
M t Hood and other destinations Jo»i us fo r d o w n h l and
cross-country sking. snow boardxig o r lodge loungsig.
open to lesbian, gay. transgendered. bi and supportive
N orthw est Gander AHiance is a social and support
musicians and friends. (P O B ox 1062, P ortland. OR
organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals. M onthly
97207. 50 3 790-2170
open m eetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
h ttp ://c o m m u n ty. oregonkve c o m /c c /rc g fb ) (6 /0 0 )
97208 5 0 3 6 4 6 2 8 0 2 www teteport.com /~nw ga.) (6 /00)
Sunday 8 am-noon at the U niversity o f Portland. W omen
Oregon Bears is a social group fo r bears and their
and men players o f a l s k j levels are welcom e. (Alex
Rose CKy Gay Freedom Band is a concert band
adm irers N ew sletter, activities and m onthly social gather-
Metro: General
rig s . (5 03-240-2813. w w w oregonbears.org.) (6 /0 0 )
Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
inclusive social, support and education netw ork founded m
social club fo r nude men who enjoy being gay M onthly
1980 A ctivities include dances, potlucks. field tnps and a
potlucks and events G uests are n vite d to attend tw o
pdyam ory interest group M eetings are held on the sec
events before deodng on m em bershp (ORGAN. PO Box
ond and fourth W ednesdays (7 3 0 pm a t U topia Cafe.
14174. Portland. OR 97293-0174.) (6 /0 0 )
3320 SE B elm ont St. la u ry 503 2 8 5 4 8 4 8 ) (6 /0 0 )
(503-973-3441, w w w s h o u t.o rg ) (0 5/00 )
Team Portland Tennis Association plays every
18 Male actor named Julia
19 Easy putt for Spencer-
Devlin
20 WEAR
23 Part of Adam that
became Steve?
24 Ogle
32 Lambda winner Steven
72 Butts
37 Homer Simpson’s excla
mation
73 O f a rear entrance
38 Cathedral nook
DOWN
41 Dan Savage book, with
"The"
1 Stick (something Into
someone)
42 Brain scan, for short
2 La ___ aux Folks
43 Ancient Greek gay, per
haps
3 Michael Thomas Ford’s
___ Baldwin Doesn't
48 SBthery swimmer
Love Me
50 W ater or milk (abbr.)
4 Provincetown getaway
51 Tennessee W illiams'
Night of the ___
locale
39 Desi's daughter
40 OVER THEE
8 Ignore, as an order
44 Release from bondage
9 Buster Brown's (tog
45 Mock words of enlight
enment
10 Poet of ancient Rome
and third Fridays o f the month at Laughing Horse Books.
Fourth S t. Ashland. OR 97520 5 4 1 4 8 8 6 9 9 0 . lambdacn-
s w i g ro ip that m eets W ectiesdays 5-7 pm Board m eet
3652 SE D ivision S t. Open to a l (503-775-9717.
tr@ aolcom . www aelcca org.) (6 /0 0 )
ings every third M onday o f the m onth at 5:30 pm. (Brian.
pba@ txportland org, www bp ortlan d otg. 7 (6 /00)
PO Box 3182. Portland. O R 97206 503-417 7991.)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus
s o n group fo r bisexual and questioning women W omen
Cocksure is a social group fo r fem ale bom . gender van-
o f any race, age o r national ongn are encouraged to
ant people including FTMs. transguys, genderqueers and
attend. (7-9 pm second Friday a t Common G round
significant others W e are based m Portland and welcom e
W ellness Center. 2926 NE Flanders S t 5 3 0 -7 4 5 pm
folks from O regon and W ashington For m ore n fo about
fourth Sunday a t It's M y Pleasure, 3106 NE 64th Ave $2
our m onthly m eetings and e-m ail netw ork, c a l
donation 503-2836433J (6 /0 0 )
(503)471-1515. (6 /0 0 )
Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not for-
profit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com
m unity fo r safe. sane, and consensual alternative ackjft
sexualities m general and S /M /le a th e r/fe tish n particular
(503-727-3148 w w w pdxteatheraAance o rg ) (6 /0 0 )
R rvt Wednesday Social is a potluck fo r HIV+ people
Portland
M etro Prime Timers « a social grot*) for
men (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 50 244- 7550 o r
360-254 1718 pdxpnmetimers@ yahoo co m ) (11 /0 0 )
Washington Social
ManTalk of Vancouver holds a social on the first
M onday and a discussion group on the third M onday of
each month at 7 pm. (3 6 0 5 7 6 6 5 9 5
www rednvalcom /M enTalkofV ancW A ) (6 /0 0 )
SW Washington Gay and Laabian Socialites is a
Vancouver-based organization whose members get
together regularly for social events and activities The
Sociaktes was organized to bu4d a sense o f communrty
among gay men and lesbians
46 Whitman's tool
47 Like a nervous Nelly
49 Total __ (flick about
Rimbaud and Vedame)
52 Lesbian opponent of
Wade
53 A ctor Byrnes
si the Portland/Vancouver
area N ew sletter available by e-m al or USPS
(3 6 073 619 01. S o c & te s @ a o lc o m )(\U 0 0 )
The Thorny Rosas is a social group fo r lesbians, pri-
manly over 45. who kve si the Vancouver/Clark C ounty
PSU Queers and A llies m ates everyone to particpate
Wash area Please contact Judy. (360) 90 6176 3. e-m af
n activities and m eetngs Educational and social program
Judy342@ cs com (1 1/00 )
56 Oil d rie r's setup
57 REIGN
63 You eat around this
one's hole
54 Femo's The Family of
Max __
55 Gore campaign manager
Braztle
57 Pittsburgh’s ___Luck
Cafe
58 W rist-efoow connector
59 Al dente
11 Hulce o f Amadeus
60 Israeli diplomat Abba
12 Usher's offering
61 On the Waterfront direc
to r Kazan
13 Bleaching agent
21 Fraction o f an inch
22 Etheridge atoum “__ . I
Am*
25 "LiT Abner* creator
26 Nathan Lane does these
for movies
62 Novelist P atricia__
Warren
63 Part o f an AOL chat
room name
64 Soul, to Sartre
65 Harr goo
27 Gay author Harian
28 It may be used to
ming. support and referral services for persons of a l orien
tations and colors (4 4 1A S m th M em orial Center.
Gentle Giants o f Oregon is a group d e dcate d to p ro
17 Improves, as cheese
_______ Mae Brown
34 Deborah’s The King and
I co-star
7 Blue, to interior decora
tors
A ctivities include FRIENDS, a w eekly support and discus
"e *s le tte r is $9 per year (5 0 3 2 3 2 9 7 1 4 .)
71 BEAU
6 G oof o ff
address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 Location: 281
and take cam ping trips during the sum m er M onthly
16 The Remains of the Day
director James
Portland Bisexual AHiance hosts social and poktical
M ixed gender dscussion groups are held 7 pm on the first
meet fo r a potluck on the thnd Saturday o f each m onth
33 Swiss peak
36 Elton John broadway
musical
'm provem ent in the quality o f life w ith n ou r com m unity.
9rtx b fo r lesbians 35 and over, singles o r couples They
70 The Indigo G irls'
‘‘ Hammer and a ___'
Southern Oregon Social
social events and groups C a l fo r schedule. (M ailing
Funny Ladies Tea and Posy S ociety is a so ca i
15 Seep slowly
5 Hairy gay ancestor?
AbdMI-EWs Lambda Community Cantor hosts
and their fnends (PNIkp 503-234 1 8 1 1 ) (6 /0 0 )
31
14 Fairy story
35 Illegal same-sex vow
Portland B iD a y ra ly a n d publishes calendar o f bi events
(Rachel 503- 735-1184. D evioune 5 0 3 2 8 9 3 1 0 4 ) (6 /0 0 )
_______ Together (gay web
29 Uncertain response
site)
69 Regarding
9 SUM
Project Q uest, offers ndwidual and group, indoor and out
HIV and AIDS (503493-0288 ) (6 /00)
67
seduce a licker
30 W here M uffin Spencer-
Deviin goes and drives?
28 More triftng
door physical recreation opportunities fo r people living with
66 Prissy tem per tantrum
68 Stammerer’s phrase
Team Q uasi the athletic and exercise program of
events fo r bisexual and bt-fnendy people Organizes
mvite women w ith c o d cars to go cru isin' w ith them
5 Love handles, essentially
25 Personal ad build desc.
Brother to B rother is a fam rfy o f A frican-Am erican gay
D ipstick Lesbians and Dykes w ith H ot Rods
1 S and M souvenir
G o d n e i 5 0 3 2 8 2 7210 ) (6 /0 0 )
and bisexual men dedkated to the em pow erm ent of. and
( 6 / 00 )
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