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for-profit organization dedicated to fostenng a posi
tive com m unity fo r safe, sane and consensual alter
native adult sexualities in general and
S /M /le a th e r/fe tis h in particular. (503-727-3148
www pdxleatheralliance o rg .) (11 /0 0 )
Northwest Gander Alliance >s a transgender social
and support group welcoming all those dealing with gen
der identity issues, including transsexuals, cross
dressers and mtersexed. regardless of sexual onenta-
tion Monthly social activities, open meetings and
newsletters (503-646 2802 PO Box 4928 Portland.
OR 97208-4928 e mail nwga@teleport com.
www nwgapdx o rg / J (1 1/00)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy. (7-9 30 pm second Tuesday at First United ,-.!eth-
odist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson S t Mailing address:
PO Box 8944 , Portland. OR 97207 503-232-7676.
www teleport.com /nonprofit/p8ag.) 0 1 /00)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus
sion group for bisexual and questioning women Women
of any age. race or national ongin are encouraged to
attend. Locations vary. (Discussion . 7-9 pm second
Friday Social: fourth weekend o f each month
503-768-4293. PortlandBim rnen@ aol.com.) (1 1 /00)
Rainbow FLAGS is a support group for gay. lesbian
and bisexual foster and adoptive parents and is open to
anyone who is supportive of this population fostenng
and adopting children M eets second Tuesday of every
month. (503-281 8 6 1 6 )0 1/00)
Tuesday 101 NW 23rd S t. Corvallis PO Box 1828.
Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-8157)1 11/00)
Portland Metro Prima Timara is a social group for
men. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228
503 244- 7550 o r 360-254-1718
pdxpnmetimers@yahoo. com.) (11 /00)
Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette
Empire meets the first and third Tuesday of each
month at 7.30 pm at the 300 Club (300 Liberty St SE
in Salem Bob 503-371-8395. e-mail
bobphil@uswest net or Impenal Pnncess IX. Lydia
Octavia 503-463-8585) (11/00)
Lesbian and Gay Parenting Group for parents of
children 3 or younger, meets the second Saturday of
each month in Eugene (Aquene 541- 344-5847.)
PSU Queers and Allies offer educational and social
programming and support and referral services for peo
ple of all orientations and colors. Everyone is invited to
participate in activities and meetings. (4 4 1A Smith
Memonal Center. Portland State University campus.
E-mail: queersandalhes@mail.pdx.edu
www ess.pdx. edu/sfcsg/queersandallies.
( 11 / 00 )
503- 725-5681.) (11/00)
Men’s Support Group sponsored by Sweet Spmt
Rosa City Discussion Club, the largest open pan-
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC). meets every
second Thursday of each month at 7 pm to share con
cerns. discuss gay issues and support the MCC com
munity. Open to the public. (434 18th St. David:
503 363-4828. Joseph: 503-363-3392 ) (11/00)
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.)(1 1/00)
Parents, Familes and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG Salem) provides support, education
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-September. 7 pm
October-April. First Baptist Church, 125 SE Cowls St.,
McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266.) ( 11/00)
and advocacy. (7-9 pm Third Wednesday of each month
at First United Methodist Church, Room 225. 600 State
St. (Mailing address: PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346.
503-393-9668 o r 503-897-2524.) (5/01)
Reed College Queer Alliance is an all-inclusive
organization devoted to sexuality issues We provide
support and education to the Reed College community
and work to foster better understanding in the larger
community, (e-mail queeralliance@reed edu. (5/01)
Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and
women, meets on the third Saturday of every month for
a potluck social. Child-fnendly space. (5-7 pm at Friends
Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St Karen
503-460-0888. David 5 0 3 -2 8 4 -4 1 5 3 )0 1 /00)
Straight Spouse Support Group provides support
and information for men and women formerly or current
ly partnered with gay. lesbian, bisexual or trans mates.
(7 pm Wednesdays G il 503-243-5067) ( 11/00)
Women surviving abuse group meets the third
HEALTH
The Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter
for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a
support group for women battered by women.
(503-232-7805. 503-289-6869. ext. I I . ) (11/00)
Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 houra
a day. Interpretation services are available for women
who speak limited or no English. (503-235-5333.
888-235-5333)01/00)
North Coast Prtds Natwork serves the lesbian,
gay. bi and trans communities in the Columbia Pacific
region; publishes a quarterly newsletter; maintains a
resource center, which piays host to board meetings;
and presents "G ertrude's W ide Social M ixer" in Astona
on the third Monday of each month (Mailing address:
PO Box 1317, Astona. OR 97103 Resource center:
S ute 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona Monday social:
5 30-9 pm at Café Umontown. 231 W Marine Drive.
Astona 503-338-0161)( 11/00)
Southern Oregon: Community
A b d ill-E llis Lambda Com m unity Cantor
offers support groups and resources fo r the sexual
m inority com m unity and its friends Com prehensive
m onthly new sletter, Prizm, details local groups and
events (M ailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR
97520 Location: 281 Fourth S t.. Ashland. OR
97520 541-488-6990. lambdacntr@ aol.com ,
www a e lc c a o rg ) (11 /0 0 )
Klamath Araa Lambda Association (KALA) is
dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understand
ing and acceptance of gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans
gender people through education and social activities.
$20 donation for newsletter; no one denied because of
inability to pay. (541-273 2838 PO Box 43. Klamath
Falls. OR 97601 kalamfo@aol.com
m em bers.xoom com /kala99/kalabdgm htm )(11 /00)
Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor
a support group for queer youth who have expe
nenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an inti
mate relationship. Free, confidential and safe
(503-238-0780.) (11/00)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy. (7 pm first Tuesday at First Congregational
Church, lower level conference room. 1220 NE 68th
Street. Vancouver 360-695-2200 ) ( 1 1/00)
mation and referral for lesbian, gay. bi and trans people
m Benton and Lmn counties and sponsors a Harvey
M ilk Awards Dinner m Novem ber (7 pm second
mation visit www.geocities.com /RodeoDrive/
#B0006204454/3346/G AL-PAL.htm l.)(1 1/00)
Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers,
nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money
for charities within the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans
community. ISRC Event Hotline lists upcoming events.
(ISRC@aol.com, www.rosecourt.org.) (1 1/00)
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 ) (11/00)
Jewish Gay Man's Group— call for meeting time
Lasbian Equestrian Group. Do you have a horse?
and place (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol.com.) (11/00)
Looking to get together with womyn and horses for
equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest? (Denise
503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. e-mail
kelrav@rdrop.com.) (11 /00)
support members and volunteers. (5 03-460-3689.
www.pdxgmc.org.) (11 /00)
The Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay
open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and supportive musicians
and friends. (PO Box 1082, Portland. OR 97207.
503- 790-2170. community, oregonlive. com /cc/rcgfb.)
YWCA o f Greater Portland Counseling Canter
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Metro: General
Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender-
An informal Leather Night and Rad Hanky Social
are held the first and third Friday 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 enjoy 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 experience necessary. (6 45-8 30 pm
second Thursday planning meeting. 503-289-3605 or
503-466-0058 or e-mail to lespnw@aol.com .)(11 /00)
meets to discuss their sobnety Sundays at 10 am at
Good Samaritan Hospital. (1040 NW 22nd Ave.. Sixth
Floor, meeting room B.) (11 /00)
inclusive social, support and education network founded
in 1980. Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips
and a pofyamory interest group. Meetings are held on
the first and third Mondays. (7.30pm at M ojo's Coffee
Den. 2853 SE Stark St. Laury 503-285-4848.) (11/00)
Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and
Brother to Brother is a family of African American
Long Yang Club— Portland Chapter, a social
social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com
munity. Call for current meeting times and activities.
(2940-A SE Belmont S t 503-238-6091) (11/00)
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. (Brian, PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208.
503-4/7-7991.) (11/00)
group for Asian gays and lesbians and their friends,
meets at 8 pm on the first Wednesday and third Sunday
of each month at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (503-735-
9425. www bngyangclub.org/Portland.) (11/00)
COQSURE is a social group for people who were
identifying women who are into SM. Play parties are
held on the second Saturday of the month. (lululist@hot-
mail. com. www spiretech. com /~awntie/lulu. htm.
503-231 -3992) (11/00)
Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that
The Lunch Bunch plays host to AA meetings for
gays and lesbians but is open to everyone. Meetings
daily at noon except Sundays at 1 pm. (Metropolitan
Community Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway,
enter on the north side of the building) (11 /00)
Rainbow Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 6 pm at the
MCC Church. NW 24th Avenue and Broadway
(503-222-5756.) (11/00)
Womentpace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter
for women and children who have been abused physi
cally. sexually or emotionally and plays host to a lesbian
and bisexual women's support group. (Crisis.
541-485-6513. business: 541-485-8232. lesbian
alliance 541 -302-2417.) (11/00)
bom or raised female but who don't presently identify
as totally female (FTM, butch, boy. etc ). This includes
people who were bom female or intersexed and who
are unsure of their gender or who are considering
changing identity from female to male, guys who are
explonng possibilities for inner and outer gender regard
less of how the world sees them, individuals who are
not interested in transitioning but identify always or
sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transition
ing or have transitioned We welcome significant others
and members of all sexual onentations in the Portland
area (503-471-1515 o r subscribe to ourO nelistat
COQSUREQonehst. com ) (5/01)
Metro: Arts ft Music
Help create a Laabian A rt Guild Call the Lesbian
Community Project for the date of the next planning
meeting For more information, call 503 223-0071 or
503 285-4339 (11/00)
Lesbian social group fo r woman 50 and older
meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm.
503-642-3360. 503-331-0415.) (11/00)
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-
Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and
socially. (503- 701-8302 ) (11/00)
Northwest Gander 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.)(1 1 /00)
admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath
erings. (503-240-2813. www oregonbears org ) (11/00)
invite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them,
(503-284 5546) (11/00)
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
for African American gay and bisexual men that meets
Wednesdays 5 to 7 pm (Brian. 503 287 8 6 5 1 ) (11/00)
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 dunng the summer Monthly
newsletter is $9 a year (503-232-9714 )(1 1/00)
Gentie Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to
providing an accepting social environment for chubby
men and the men who like them that way (503241 -4535
Lasbian 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 LGCOnegon@aol.com.) (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 Friday o f each
month. (503-236-5129.)(11 /00)
Portland Gay and Lasbian 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 aolcom /BO W Lpdx/pcba.htm l.) (11 /00)
Rosatown 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/ram blers .) (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.) (11/00)
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)
Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their
Dipstick Lesbians and Dykes w ith Hot Rods
FRIENDS is a weekly support and discussion group
Willamette Valley: Community
AFTER 8 works fo r political change and provides infor
Imperial Sovereign Rosa Court of Oregon is a
the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities.
(525 NE Oregon St.. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232.
503-238-0780) (11/00)
Metro: Recovery
Gal Pals is a new group for single lesbians. (For infor
or www. chubnet. net/gentlegiants ) (11 /00)
Rosa City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
environment. (5/01)
FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures
for women. Participants are responsible for providing
their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate
for their skill and fitness level All skill levels welcome.
(503-286-5382 www. odn. cc.pdx. edu/~gijm ) (11 /00)
The Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive
members and volunteers. (503-241 -8994 ) (11 /00)
Helios Counseling offers mental health services to
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Eugene (P O B ox 12244. Eugene. O R 9 7 4 0 1 .)( 11/00)
This blown and sandblasted mask by Preston Singletary is on view through Dec. 2
at Butters Gallery, 520 NW Davis St.
Metro: Mental Health
Sexual M inority Services Project offers individual
peer support by appointment (360-695-1325 ext 332 )
5015 COYOTE is an association for sex workers in
monthly for bicycle ndes. All nding levels welcome.
(503-254-6971.) (5/01)
men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue
some creative activity. Monthly potlucks on the second
Friday. (Todd 503-236-5763 ) (11/00)
Willamette Valley: Health
Washington: Community
CLIPS-Cycling Lesbians in Portland meets twice
Family Center Outreach Office, a program of
Central Oregon; Community
Coastal Oregon: Community
Border Ridera 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@yahoocom,
www bordenriders.org.) (1 1 /00)
Clackamas Women's Services offer shelter, sup
port and resource referral services for survivors of
domestic and sexual violence (Office 503-722-2366.
ensis line: 503-654-2288.)(11 /00)
Thursday of each month at the office o f the Lesbian
Community Project. (6 -7 pm 1001 E Burnside St.
50 3-2 33-3 91 3)0 1/00)
the month. The group's threefold mission is support,
education and advocacy (6 pm coffee. 6 30 pm meeting
at First Presbytenan Church, 230 NE Ninth St.
541-317-2334)01/00)
outdoors group, organizes a vanety of activities and
social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking,
camping and rafting. (503-452-5680. www adventure-
group.org.) (11/00)
Metro: Anti-violence
Volunteers of Amenca located in Southeast Portland,
offers support groups and drop-in services to women
and children who are survivors of domestic violence.
(Natalie 503-771-5503.)(11/00)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)— Bend meets on the third Monday of
Metro: Physical Recreation
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 97293-0174) (11/00)
Southern Oregon: Social
A bdill-E llis Lambda Com m unity Canter plays
host to social events and groups. Call fo r schedule.
(M ailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520.
Location. 281 Fourth S t.. Ashland. OR 97520
541-488-6990. lambdacntr@ aol com,
www aelcca. org ) ( 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 Fridays of the month at Laughing
Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. (503-775-9717.
pba@biportland org. www biportland org.) ( 11/00)
Portland Leather A lliance is a pansexual not-
Washington: Social
SW Washington Gay and Lasbian Socialites is
a Vancouver-based organization whose members get
together regularly for social events and activities It was
organized to build a sense of community among gay