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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.)
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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)
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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
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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 .)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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)