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1. 2Q0Q 32 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.) (12/00) meeting For more information, call 503-223-0071 or 503-285-4339 (12/00) The P ortland Lesbian C hoir welcomes supportive members and volunteers (503-241 8 9 9 4 ) (12/00) Central Oregon; Community Parents, Families and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Bend meets on the third Monday of the month The group's threefold mission is support, education and advocacy (6 pm coffee. 6 3 0 pm meeting at First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St. 541-317-2334.) (12/00) Coastal Oregon Community N orth Coast Pride N etw ork serves the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities in the Columbia Pacific region; publishes a quarterly newsletter; maintains a resource center, which plays host to board meetings; and presents 'G ertrude's Wilde Social M ixer" in Astona on the third Monday of each month (Mailing address . PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 97103. Resource center Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona. Monday social: 5 30-9 pm at Café Union town. 231 W Marine Dnve. Astona 503-338-0161.) (12/00) Family C anter O utreach O ffice 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 ) (12/00) P ortland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours a day. Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no Enghsh(503-235-5333. 888 235-5333.) ( 12/00) Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor a support group fo r queer youth who have expe nenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an inti mate relationship. Free, confidential and safe. (503-238-0780) (12/00) Abdill-E llis Lambda Community Cantor offers sup port groups and resources for the sexual minonty commu nity and its friends. Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Pnzm. details local groups and events. (Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. Location: 281 Fourth S t. Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990. lambdacntr@aol com. wwwaekca.org.) (12/00) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360. 503-331-0415.) (12/00) support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689. www pdxgmc org.) (12/00) Long Yang Club— Portland Chapter, a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets at 8 pm on »he first Wednesday and third Sunday of each month at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (503-735- 9425. www.longyangclub.org/Portland.) (12/00) The Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are arusts. wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday. (Todd 503-236-5763 ) (12/00) F.ose C ity 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.) ( 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, (luluhstQ hotmail com. www. spiretech. com /-aw ntie/lulu. htm. 503-231 -3992 .7 (12/00) 12 / 00 ) M ount Hood Womyn network professionally and socially. (503-701-8302.)( 12/00) Metro: General Metro: Mental 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) (12/00) YWCA o f G reater P ortland Counseling Center Southern Oregon Community Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment. (5/01) N orthw est Gender A lliance 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/~nwga.) ( 12/00) Bisexual Com m unity 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. (7.30 pm at M ojo's Coffee Den. 2853 SE Stark St. Laury 503-285-4848) (12/00) B rother to B rother is a family of Afncan American 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 Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers. Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings. (503-240-2813. www oregonbears.org.) (12/00) 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 97293-0174.) (12/00) cal events for bisexual and bi-friendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of events. Guest speakers and workshops are hosted at 7 pm on the first and third Fndays of the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. Open to all. (503-775-9717. pba@biportland.org. www. biportland. org. 7 (5/01) Portland Leather A lliance is a pansexual, not-for- profit organization dedicated to fostering 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.) Washington: Community ( 12 / 00 ) O ut 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.)( 12/00) P ortland Gay and Lasbian Community Bow ling A ssociation 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.htm l.) (12/00) 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/ram blers.) (12/00) Team P ortland Tennis A ssociation 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.) (12/00) 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.) (12/00) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a Portland Bisexual A lliance hosts social and politi Klamath Araa Lambda A ssociation (KALA) is dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understand ing and acceptance of gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans- er people through education and social activities I donation for newsletter; no one denied because of inability to pay (541-273-2838 PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601. kalamfoGad com members, xoom com /kala99/kalabdgin h tm ) (12/00) 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 LG CO regonSaolcom .) ( 12 / 00 ) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo Portland M etro Prim e Timers is a social group for cacy. (7 pm first Tuesday at First Congregational Church, lower level conference room. 1220 NE 68th Street. Vancouver 360-695-2200.) (12/00) mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos es. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-244-7550 or 360-254-1718 pdxprimetimers@yahoo.com.) (5/01) Southern Oregon: Social A b dill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C enter 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. www.aelcca.org.) ( 12 / 00 ) Washington: Social SW W ashington Gay and Lesbian S ocialites 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. ) ( 12/00) The Thorny Roses is a social group for lesbians, pri- manly older than 45, who live in the Vancouver/Clark County area. (Judy 360-906-1763. Judy342@cs.com.) ( 12 / 00 ) Sexual M in ority Services P roject offers individual peer support by appointment (360-695-1325 ext. 332.) Willamette Valley: Community 5015 COYOTE is an association for sex workers in Eugene. (PO Box 12244. Eugene. OR 97401.) (12/00) Art Home is showing watercoiors by lesbian artist Berdell Moffett-Chaney through Dec. 31 AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor mation and referral for lesbian, gay. bi and trans people in Benton and Linn counties and sponsors a Harvey Milk Awards Dinner in November. (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 2 3 rd S t. Corvallis. PO Box 1828. Corvallis. O R 97339 541-752-8157.) (\2 /0 0 ) Metro: Recovery Im perial Sovereign C ourt o f the W illam ette Empire meets the first and third Tuesday of each meets to discuss their sobnety Sundays at 10 am at Good Samantan Hospital (1040 NW 22nd Ave.. Sixth Floor, meeting room B.) (12/00) month at 7:30 pm at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty S t SE in Salem Bob 503-371-8395. e-mail bobpbilQuswesl net or Imperial Pnncess IX. Lydia Octavia 503-463-8585 ) ( 12/00) Lesbian and Gey Parenting G roup for parents of children 3 or younger, meets the second Saturday of each month in Eugene (Aquene 541- 344-5847 ) ( 12 / 00 ) M en's S upport Group, sponsored by Sweet Spint Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and 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.) (12/00) 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.) (12/00) 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 S t David: 503 3634828. Joseph: 50 3-3 63-3 39 2)0 2/00) Rainbow Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 6 pm at the MCC Church. NW 24th Avenue and Broadway. (503-222-5756) (12/00) Parents, Familes and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG Salem) provides support, education Metro: Sexual 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 ) Triangle A lliance is W estern Oregon University's gay/lesbwn/bisexual/transgender issue club. We strive to promote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual mmonties and help provide social activities and support for students and others like us (395 N Knox St.. Monmouth 503-606-9028 E-mail tnangleallianceU hotmail com.) (5/01) Multnomah County Haalth Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday-Friday and on a first-come, first-served walk in basis Also offers hepatitis A /B testing, treatment, vaccina tions and community education for gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark S t 503-248-3700) (5/01) Willamette Valley: Health W om entpace 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. (Cnsis: 541-485-6513. business 541-485-8232. lesbian alliance 5 4 1 302 2417.) (12/00) D ipstick Lesbians and Dykes w ith Hot Rods invite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them. (503-284 5546.) (12/00) FRIENDS is a weekly support and discussion group for African American gay and bisexual men that meets Wednesdays 5 to 7 pm (Brian. 503-287 8 6 5 1 )( 12/00) 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 (503-760-0816. e-mail: GaylePDXQaol com.) (05/01) Gentle Giants o f 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.) ( 12 / 00 ) SOCIAL__________ Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lesbian A rt G uild Call the Lesbian Community Prefect for the date of the next planning Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan- sexual club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensu al. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter. (503-972-1869. rcdc@ teleport.com. www. teleport. com /~rcdc.) (12/00) Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and friends, meets for socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest. M eets 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.) ( 12/00) 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.) (12/00) 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.) (12/00) CLIPS-Cyding Lesbians in Portland meets twice monthly for bicycle ndes. All nding 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 appropnate for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome. (503 286-5382 www odm cc pdx edu/~gijm ) (12/00) Gal Pals is a new group for single lesbians. (For infor nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for charities within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans community. ISRC Event Hotline lists upcoming events. (ISRCQaol com. www rosecourt.org) (12/00) mation visit An informal Leather N ight 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. PDXSaltyDgQaol com) (12/00) 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. Willamette Valley. Social GALA (Gey and Lesbian A lliance) meets at Lane Community College, Eugene. (541-741-4501. ext. 2336.) (12/00) Gay M en's D iscussion G roup meets Mondays from 7 30 to 9 pm at the Koinonia Center, 1414 Kincaid, Eugene, (Hank 541-484-6259 or Trent at tseager@hivalliance. o rg .)( 12/00) Lane C ounty M en's Health N etw ork 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 Ave., Eugene. 541-342-5088. ext. 23. tseager@hivalliance.org.) ( 12 / 00 ) M arionberry Salon, form erly the Coalition to End Bigotry Book Group, meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussions of books touching on lesbian, gay or bisexual experience. (Cary 503-363-6036. caryandken@aol. com.) (12/00) The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch meets at 11 am every Sunday at the French Horn and on the second Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm at the Fifth Street Market food court in Eugene All women welcome. (Bonnie 541 -683-2793.) (12/00) Border Riders M otorcycle Club, the largest Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a and place (503-246-5939. efraimleviQaol com J (12/00) Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter Clackamas Women's Services offer shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence (O ffice 503 722 2366. crisis kne 503 654 2288 ) ( 12/00) COQSURE is a social group for people who were 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 considenng 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 orientations in the Portland area. (503-471-1515 or subscnbe to our Onelist at COOSUREQonelist.com.) (5/01) Jew ish Gay M en's Group— call for meeting time Metro: Anti-violence for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (503-232 7805. 503 2896869. ext 11 )0 2 /0 0 ) at 5 30 pm (Brian. PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208. 503-417-7991.) (12/00) PSU Queer« and A llie s 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 Memorial Center. Portland State University campus. E-mail: queersandalhes@mail.pdx.edu. www ess.pdx. edu/sfcsg/queersandallies. 503-725-5681) (12/00) www geocities com /RodeoDnve/»B0006204454/3346/ GAL-PAL h tm U (\2 /0 0 ) 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) (12/00) Lesbian Equestrian Group Do you have a horse7 Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestrian activities m the Pacific Northwest7 (Denise 503 654 3865. Lynn 503-7772339. e mail kelrav@rdrop com.) (12/00) Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardening They exchange plants. SPIRITUALITY Uetro: Spirituality A insw orth U nited Church o f C hrist 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 S t 503-284 8767 aucc@teleport.com.) The Anewim Com m unity. Gay men meet weekly for Chnstian meditation and prayer. (7:30 pm Thursdays 503-281-0722.) ( 5 m B ridgeport Com m unity Church (UCC) is a grow ing community of progressive, political people explonng and celebrating the Christian faith We are multicultural, lesbian, gay. bi and straight, and our children are valued members (1 0 3 0 am Sundays. 621 NE 76th Ave. 503-2580992) (12/00) Com m unity o f S t. Andrew invites all to join a diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow ship (9 30 am Sunday Mass. 806 NE Alberta St. 503 281 4 4 2 9 ) (12/00) D ignity P ortland meets for Mass Sundays at 4 pm at St Stephens Episcopal Church followed by a social (Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street e mail digmtypdx@aol com.) (12/00)
