november 1 7 .200 0 for African Amencan gay and bisexual men that meets Wednesdays 5 to 7 pm. (Bnan, 503-287-865 D 0 1/00) 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 m Salem Bob 503-371-8395, e-mail bobphil@ uswest net or Impenal Pnncess IX, Lydia Octavia 503-463-8585. h u /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.) ( 11 / 00 ) Men's Support Group, sponsored by Sweet Spmt 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) Parents, Familes and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG Salem) provides support, education 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, OB 97346 503-393-9668 or 503 897-2524 ) (5/01) SOCIAL Metro: A rts & Music Help create a Lesbian Art 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) The Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive members and volunteers (503-241 8994) (11/00) Portland Gay Men's Chorus s open to singers, 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 trips dunng the summer. Monthly newsletter is $9 a year. (503-760-0816. e-mail: GayiePDX@aol co m ) (05/01) 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 or www chubnet net/gentlegiants. 7(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. (ISRC@aol com, www rosecourt.org.) (11/00) support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689 www pdxgmc org.) (11 /00) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place (503-246-5939, sfraimlevi@aol.com ) (11/00) The Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday (Todd 503-236-5763.) (11 /00) An informal Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are held the first and third Fnday of each month. (9pm- midnight at the Dirty Duck Tavern, 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224 8446, PDXSaltyDg@aol com) ( 11/00) Portland Bisexual Alliance plays host to social and political events for bisexual and ¿-friendly 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.H 1 1/00) 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 wwwpdxleatheralliance.org.) (1 U00) Portland Metro Prime Timer« 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/queersandalhes. 503-7255681) (11/00) Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays host to social events and groups. Call for schedule. (Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland, OR 97520. Location. 281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520. 541-488-6990, lambdacntr@aol.com, w w w aelcca.org.) (11/00) W ashington Social SW Washington Gay and Lesbian 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 men and lesbians in the Portland/Vancouver area. Newsletter available by mail or e-mail. (360-735-1901. Socialites@aol.com.) (11 /00) Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor a support group for queer youth who have expe rienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an inti mate relationship. Free, confidential and safe (503-238-0780) (11 /00) The Thorny Roses is a social group for lesbrans. priman ly older than 45, who live in the Vancouver/Clark County area. (Judy 360-906-1763, Judy342@cs com.) (11 /00) Metro: M ental Health Helios Counseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities (525 NE Oregon St . Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 503 238-0780.) ( 11/00) Willamette Valley: Social YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance) meets at Lane offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment. (5/01) Community College, Eugene. (541-741-4501, ext. 2 3 3 6 )(11/00) Gay Men's Discussion Group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 9 pm at the Koinonia Center, 1414 Kincaid, Eugene, (Hank 541 -484-6259 or Trent at tseager@hivalliance.org.) (11 /00) Metro: Recovery Paintings by Dennis Sun, a gay artist from Japan, are on view Nov. 30-Dec. 24 at ONDA Studio and Gallery Rosa 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.oregonhve.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 trips and a polyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays. (7 3 0 pm at M op 's Coffee Den. 2853 SE Stark St Laury 503 285 4 8 48)(11 /00) Brother to Brother is a family of African American Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis Also offers hepatitis A /B testing, treatment, vac cinations and community education for gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor, 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-3700) (5/01) Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace 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 5 4 1 302 2 4 77.7 (11 /00) Hollywood Lanes, 40th Avenue and Halsey Street. (PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002 503-293-0438 BOWLpdx@aol. com. members aol. com/BOWLpdx/pcba html 7(11 /00) Southern Oregon Social P o rtla n d Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day. Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English (503-235-5333, 888-235-5333.) (11/00) Rainbow Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 6 pm at the MCC Church, NW 24th Avenue and Broadway. (503-222-5756.) ( 11/00) Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling Association meets Sundays at 4 pm at Project Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288.) (11/00) Family Center Outreach Office a program of 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) The Lunch Bunch plays host to AA meetings for gays and lesbrans 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) 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 (503-236-5129.)( U /00) Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of Clackamas Women’s Services offer shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. (Office: 503-722-2366. cnsis line 503-654-2288) (11/00) social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com munity Call for current meeting times and activities. (2940-A SE Belmont St 503-238-6091.H 1 1 /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) 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) 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. 77.7(11/00) Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest7 (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. e-mail kelrav@rdrop com. 7(11/00) 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.) (\ 1 /00) HEALTH meets to discuss their sobnety Sundays at 10 am at Good Samantan Hospital. (1040 N W 22nd Ave.. Sixth Floor, meeting room 67(11 /00) Lesbian Equestrian Group Do you have a horse7 Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian HEALTH Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that 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) 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.HU/00) COQSURE s a social group for people who were bom or raised female but who don't presently identify as total ly female (FTM, butch, boy, etc ). This includes people who were bom female or mtersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considering changing identity from female to male, guys who are explonng possibilities for mner and outer gender regardless of how the world sees them, individuals who are not interested in transi tioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys wno are transitioning or have transitioned We welcome significant others and members of all sexual onentations m the Portland area (503-471-1515 or sub scribe to our Onehst at COQSURE@onehst com ) (5/01) Dipstick Lesbians and Dyfcas with Hot Rods invite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them (503 284 5546 7(11 /00) FRIENDS is a weekly support and discussion group Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exploring 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 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503-289 3605 or 503-466-0058 or e-mail to lespnw@aol.com.) (11 /00) Lesbian social group for women 50 and older 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 friends, meets at 8 pm on the first Wednesday and third Sunday of each month at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (503-735- 9425, www longyangclub.org/Portland.) (11/00) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self 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. 503231 3 9 92 )111/00) 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 5036462802 wwwteleport com/~nwga)(U/00) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and thar admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings (503-240-2813. www oregonbears o rg )(\ 1/00) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club for gay men who enjoy bang nude Monthly potlucks and events Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (ORGAN, PO Box 14174. Portland. OR 97293 0 774 7(11 /00) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pansexu al club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter. (503-972-1869 rcdc@teleport.com, www teleport com/--rcdc.ni 1/00) 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) Metro: Physical Recreation The Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian 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.) (11/00) 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 (bcbker@yahoo com, www bordemders.org.) (11 /00) Lane County Men's Health Network offers social events, retreats, workshops and training for bi, gay and trans men. Community calendars and mailings Training and networking men to build community from a grass roots perspective. (1966 Garden A v e , Eugene. 541-342-5088. ext. 23 tseager@hivalliance o rg .)(U /0 0 ) Marionberry Salon, formerly the Coalition to End Bigotry Book Group, meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussions of books touching on lesbian, gay or bisexual expenence. (Cary 503-363-6036. caryandken@aol.com.) (11 /00) The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch meets at 11 am every Sunday at the French Horn and on the second Fnday of the month from 5 to 8 pm at the Fifth Street Market food court in Eugene. All women welcome. (Bonnie 541-683-2793.) (11/00) SPIRITUALITY Metro: Spirituality Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a multira cial, multicultural, open and affirming church. Sunday worship is at 10 am, and church school for children runs concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503284 8767 aucc@teleport.com.) CLIPS-Cycling Lesbians in Portland meets twice monthly for bicycle rides All riding levels welcome (503-254-6971.) (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 (503286-5382 wwwodinccpdxedu/~gijm ) (11 /00> Gal Pais is a new group for single lesbians (For informa tion visit www geocrfies com/RodeoDnve/ 4B0006204454/3346/GAL PAL html) (11/00) The Anawim Community. Gay men meet weekly for Christian meditation and prayer. (7:30 pm Thursdays 503-281-0722.7(11/00) Bridgeport Community Church (U.C.CJ is a growing community of progressive, political people explonng and celebrating the Christian faith We are multicultural, lesbian, gay, bi and straight, and our chil dren are valued members (10 30 am Sundays, 621 NE 76th Ave 503 258 0 9 92)(11 /00) Community of St. Andrew invites all to join a diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow-