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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-