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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 18, 2000)
august 18,2000 Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (5 03-460-3689 www pdxgmc.org.) (11 /00) The Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday (Todd 503-236-5763 ) a 1 /00) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band open to lesbian, gay. bi, trans and supportive musicians and fnends. (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207 503- 790-2170. community oregonlive com /cc/rcgfb.) ( 11 / 00 ) Metro: General Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980. Activities include dances, potlucks. field tnps and a polyamory interest group. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays. (7 3 0 pm at M o p 's Coffee Den. 2853 SE Stark St. Laury 503-285-4848 ) ( 1 1/00) Brother to Brother is a family of Afncan Amencan gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement in the quality of life within our commu nity. Board meetings every third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm. (Bnan. PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208. 503-417-7991.) (W 0 0 ) 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 Washington. For more info about our monthly meetings and e-mail network, call 503-471-1515. (11/00) Dipstick Lesbians and Dykes with Hot Rods invite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them. 1503-284-5546.) (11/00) FRIENDS is a weekly support and discussion group for Afncan Amencan gay and bisexual men that meets Wednesdays 5 to 7 pm. (Bnan. 503-287-865 f.) ( 1 1/00) Funny Ladies Tea and Posy Society is a social group for lesbians 35 and older, singles or couples. They meet for a potluck on the third Saturday of each month and take camping tnps during the summer. Monthly newsletter is $9 a year. (503-232-9714.) ( 1 1 / 00 ) Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting social environment for chubby men and the men who like them that way. (503-241-4535 o r wvm chubnet.net/gentleaiants.) ( 11 / 00 ) Imperial Sovereign Rose 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. (503-306-0700. ISRC@aol.com. www geocities com /W estH ollyw ood/H elghts/7887 ) ( 11 / 00 ) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place. (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol com .) (11/00) An informal Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are held the first and third Fnday of each month. (9 pm- midnight at the D irty Duck Tavern. 439 NW Third Ave 503-224-8446. PDXSaltyDg@aol.com) (11/00) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving group of women who en|oy explonng all aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional "lecture" and a monthly plan ning potluck. No expenence necessary (6 45-830 pm second Thursday planning meeting 503-289-3605 or 503-466-0058 or e-mail to lespnw@aol c o m .H I 1 /00) Metro: Physical Recreation Lesbian social group for women 50 and older The Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360. 503-331-0415.) (11/00) 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 Friends Coffeehouse (503-963-1841.) (11/00) . Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self- identifying women who are into SM. Ray parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (lululist@hot- mail. com, www spiretech com /-aw ntie/lulu htm 503-231-3992.) (11/00) Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and socially. (503- 701 8302 ) (11/00) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928, Portland. OR 97208 503-646-2802 www teleport com /~nw ga) (11 /00) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers. Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath- enngs. (503-240-2813. www.oregonbears.org ) (11/00) O RG AN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a outdoors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting. (503 452-5680. www adventure- group org.) (\ MOD) Border Riders Motorcycle Club the largest motorcycle club for gay men and fnends in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, plays host to day runs and camping events (bcbiker@yahoo com, www borderriders.org.) (\ 1 /00) CLIPS-Cycling Lesbians in Portland meets twice monthly for bicycle ndes. All ndmg levels welcome. (503-254-6971 J ( 1 1/00) FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropnate for their skill and fitness level All skill levels welcome. (503-286-5382 www odm.cc pdx edu/~gijm ) (11 /00) Gal Pals is a new group for single lesbians. (For infor mation visit www geocities com /RodeoDnve/ B0006204454/3346/GAL-PAL h tm l) (11 /00) K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday of each month (503-285-2986 ) ( 1 1/00) social club for gay men who enjoy being nude. Monthly potlucks and events Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (ORGAN. PO Box 14174. Portland. OR 97293-0 /7 4 J Í1 1/00) Lesbian Equestrian Group Do you have a horse7 Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest? (Denise 503 654 3865. Lynn 503-777-2339, e-mail kelrav@rdrop.com.) (11 /00) Portland Bisexual Alliance plays host to social and political events for bisexual and bi-fnendly people, orga nizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of 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. (503-775-9717, pba@biportland.org. www.biportland org.) (11/00) Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time. Please call or e-mail for a current copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Kathe 503-909-2002. e-mail LGCOregon@aol.com.) (11/00) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not-for- profit organization dedicated to fostenng a positive com munity for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S/M/leather/fetish in particu lar. (503-727-3148 www.pdxleatheralliance.org) ( 11 / 00 ) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for men. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-244-7550 or 360-254-1718. pdxpnmetimers@yahoo.com .) (11 /00) PSU Queers and Allies offer educational and social programming and support and referral services for peo ple of all onentations and colors. Everyone is invited to participate in activities and meetings. (441A Smith Memonal Center. Portland State University campus E-mail: queersandallies@mailpdx edu. www ess.pdx. edu/sfcsg/queersandallies. 503-7255681.) (11/00) Rose City Discussion 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. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter. (503-972-1869. rcdc@ teleport.com. w w w teleport.com /~rcdc.) (11/00) Out Dancing teaches partner dancing for same-sex couples at Sally Mack's School of Dance. Classes for different dance styles start the first Fnday of each month. (503-236-512 9 .)( 11/00) Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling Association meets Sundays at 4 pm at Hollywood Lanes. 40th Avenue and Halsey Street. (PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002. 503-293-0438. BOWLpdx@aol com. members aol. com/BOW Lpdx/pcba html.) (11 /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. 503-234-9944. www. rdrop. com/users/ramblers. 7(11 /00) Team Portland Tennis Association plays every Sunday 8 am-noon at the University of Portland. Women and men players of all skill levels are welcome. (Alex Godinez 503-282-7210.) (W 0 0 ) Team Quest the athletic and exercise program of Project Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS (503-493-0288.) (11/00) Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and friends, meets for socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and fourth Mondays. (7:30 pm May-September, 7 pm October-Apnl. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266) ( 11/00) Join the Rosetown Ramblers for their skating party Aug. 28 at Oaks Park Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-Eliis Lambda Community Center plays host to social events and groups. Call for schedule (Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. Location: 281 Fourth S t. Ashland. OR 97520. 541-488-6990. lamb- dacntr@ao! com. www ae tca o rg ) (11/00) D ear M s . some were gay B ehavior : women. I always On a recent trip seem to attract mar to Provincetown, I ried women looking ran— literally— into to experiment. a delicate sexual eti I am attracted to quette problem. femme women, and W hile walking my the married ones are dog Hoover off- leash very forward. But 1 in the evening on the don’t go there, beach at a cruisy area because I’ve been known as the “dick there and done that dock” (I’m a les already. bian and wasn’t in I haven’t been search of dick), she in a serious rela ran off and starting tionship for almost licking and jump seven years, pri What to do when Fido marily by choice. ing on two men engaged in a sexu fetches fellating fellows I’ve been focusing on my future with al act. I stood about 10 yards school, and with away, unsure what to do. working full time and being in the Reserve, that doesn’t leave much 1 felt too embarrassed to call time for a social schedule. Hoover, so I just stood in the shad ows and waited until they were done. Making myself available in the This took about 15 minutes, which 1 “scene” is the obvious answer. So thought was a long time, but I guess are ads, but I’ve pretty much out a leaping dog is a bit o f a distraction. grown just looking tor sex. I’m a sex-positive lesbian with Anyway, I’m extremely proud o f no judgment about public sex, but I who I’ve become and honest with also don’t feel it deserves any partic whomever I’m with, so I’m not ular reverence on my part. Silently pushing fate. I just want someone waiting until those men were fin else to talk to once in a while ished made me feel disempowered, besides my two Chihuahuas. so I don’t want to do that again. P.S. W hen are you going to write another book? I don’t intend to stop walking my dog at the beautiful moonlit — L., the Lonely Cop beach, and I don’t want to put her on a leash because she rarely gets to D ear L., the L onely C o p : run free, so I need to know what to Ms. Behavior notices you do in the future. How polite should haven’t exactly asked a question, I be when she encounters or inter but you need advice anyway: Get rupts men having sex? over yourself and your busy sched Should I call my dog loudly and ule and get yourself a girlfriend. hope she feels like obeying? O r Your letter is practically a per should I walk unabashedly up to the sonal ad. Just pare it down, pay a fellating men, say “excuse me” and few bucks and run it in a local retrieve her? queer newspaper. — K. It’s true that uniformed dykes run the risk o f attracting straight women, D ear K.: probably because o f sexual fantasy Th e beach is a public place, and and a certain butch confidence, not you don’t seem like a dyke who’d go to mention lack o f the “ Is she or blind at the sight o f a penis, so feel isn’t she.7” doubt that might surround free to walk right up to your leaping less obvious prospects, like lesbians dog and the men who happen to be in the helping professions who wear the object o f her attention. C on loose, linen skirts, big earrings and versation probably isn’t necessary, girlie shoes. and you seem polite enough not to But you also need to accept demand others speak to you with some responsibility yourself. Like, if their mouths full. you hadn’t been feeling ambivalent You also might consider a sim about love, wouldn’t you have ple, less interactive approach: Just attracted some actual lesbians by stay where you are and yell, now, too? “ Hoover, come!” O f course, yelling Ms. Behavior doesn’t doubt a demand to come while people are you’d like to have a girlfriend. But having sex can go either way. in a deeper, maybe unconscious It either could help bring the act way, you might be scared. to completion, or it could wilt their Before you get defensive, think attention. Either way, you probably about some o f the obstacles to love, would get your dog back quickly. like fear o f getting literally or meta phorically naked or o f getting hurt. D ear M s . B ehavior : You sound lovely, and it would be I am a 37-year-old police officer, nice for you to share your life with and I’m in better shape than 1 was someone other than your dogs. 10 years ago. I have a great sense o f P.S. Ms. Behavior is working on humor, and I’m a very positive, out another book, possibly two. Don’t going person— difficult features to ' pressure her or she’ll implode. maintain in my profession. The problem is I get hit on— ■ Write your confused and conflicted more than the guys I work with— heart out to Ms. B ehavior at by straight women, and I just wish Ms Bchavior@aol. com . Doggy style 29
