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2 3 jM St s u t * January 5.2001 OUtrcri ch Klam ath Area 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. kalamfoQaol com. members, xoom com/kala99/kalabdgin htm. ) (6/01 ) Washington; Community Parents, Fam ilies and Frionds o f Lesbians and Gays CPFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy. (7 pm first Tuesday Lower Level Conference Room. First Congregational Church. 1220 NE 68th St.. Vancouver 360-695-2200 http://ourclarkcounty.colum bian.com /257/.) (6/01) SOCIAL Metro: Recovery Metro: Arts & Music Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that Bad G irls is a nonprofit organization open to lesbian and bisexual women interested m S/M play with other women. Monthly workshops and announced social events are held at m and around Portland. (PO Box 97254. Portland. OR 97254-0254 CJ toyc/@netzero.com.) (6/01) meets to discuss their sobriety Sundays at 10 am at Good Samantan Hospital. (M eeting Room B. Sixth Floor. 1040 NW 22nd Ave.) (6/01) Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and 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 orientations in the Portland area. (503-471-1515 o r subsenbe to our Onelist at COQSURE@onekst.com.) (6/01) 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.) ( 6/01) Help create a Lesbian A rt G uild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date of the next planning meeting. (503-223-0071 or 503-285-4339.) (6/01) The Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone. Meetings daily at noon except Sundays at 1 pm (M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadw ay.)! 6/01) The Portland Lesbian C hoir welcomes supportive members and volunteers. (503-241 -8994) (6/01) FRIENDS is a weekly support and discussion group for Afncan Amencan gay and bisexual men that meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays. (Bnan 503-287-8651.) ( 6 / 01 ) 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 during the summer. Monthly newsletter is $9 a year. (503-760-0816. GaylePDX@aol.com.) (05/01) support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689. www.pdxgmc.org.) (6/01) Sexual M in o rity S e rvice s P ro je c t offers indi vidual peer support by appointm ent (360-695-1325. ext. 33 2 .) (6 /0 1 ) Gay men's draw ing group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call for more information. (Phillip, 503-287-7447.) (6/01) Gentle Giants o f Oregon is a group dedicated to 5015 COYOTE is an association fo r sex workers providing an accepting social environment for chubby men and the men who like them that way. (503-241-4535 o r www.chubnet.net/gentlegiants.) in Eugene. (PO Box 12244, Eugene. OR 97401.) ( 6 / 01 ) AFTER 8 works for political change and provides ( 6 / 01 ) inform ation and referral for lesbian, gay. bi and trans people in Benton and Linn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Awards Dinner in November (7 pm sec ond Tuesday 101 N W 23rd S t . Corvallis M ailing address: PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339. 541-752-8157) (6/01 ) Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f 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.) (6/01) Jewish Gay Men's G roup— call for meeting time Im perial S overeign C o u rt o f th e W illam ette Em pire m eets the firs t and third Tuesday o f each and place. (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol com .) (6/01) month at 7:30 pm at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty St. SE. Salem Bob 503-371-8395 o r Impenal Pnncess IX Lydia Octavia 503-463-8585. bobphil@uswes t net.) (6 /0 1 ) An informal Leather N ight and Red Hanky Social are held the first and third Friday of each month. (9 pm- midnight D irty Duck Tavern. 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224-8446. PDXSaltyDg@aol.com.) (6/01) Lesbian and Gay Parenting Group, for parents of Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving children 3 or younger, meets the second Saturday of each month in Eugene. (Aquene 541 -344-5847.) (6/01) 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 lespnw@aol com. 7 (6/01) M en's S u p p o rt G roup, sponsored by Sweet S pirit M etropolitan Com m unity Church (M C C ), m eets every second Thursday o f each m onth at 7 pm to share concerns, discuss gay issues and support the M CC com m unity. Open to the public. (434 18th St. D avid 503-363-4828 o r Joseph 503-363 3392.) (6 /0 1 ) Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. . 503-642-3360 or 503-331-0415.) (6/01) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo 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.) cacy. (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist Church. 600 State St.. Salem. Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346. 503-393-9668 or 503-897-2524.) (6/01) ( Triangle A llian ce is W estern Oregon University's 6 / 01 ) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self- gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club. It stnves to prom ote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual m inorities and helps provide social activities and support for students. (395 N Knox St.. Monmouth. 503-606-9028. tnanglealhance@hotmail.com.) (6/01 ) identifying women who are into S /M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503-231 -3992 lululist@hotmail. com. www spiretech. com /~awntie/lulu. htm.) (6/01) M ount Hood Womyn network professionally and socially. (503-701-8302.)( 6/01) HEALTH I 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.) (6/01) Metro: Anti-violence B ra dley-A n gle House provides em ergency shel ter fo r fem ale identified dom estic violence survivors and a support group fo r wom en battered by women. (503-232-7805. 503 289-6869. ext. i f . ) (6 /0 1 ) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers. Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings. (503-240-2813 www oregonbears org.) (6/01) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a Clackamas Women's Services offer shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. (O ffice: 503-722-2366 Cnsis Line: 503-654-2288) ( 6/0 1) Pan Dulce makes sweet music Jan. 19 at Touchstone Coffee House Family C enter O utreach O ffice, a program of Rainbow A l-Anon meets 6 pm Thursdays Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-in services to women and children who are survivors o f domestic violence. (Natalie 503-771-5503) ( 6/0 1) Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333) ( 6/01) Roots and Branches and Bradley-Angle House sponsor a support group fo r queer youth who have expe rienced emotional, physical o r sexual abuse m an inti mate relationship Free, confidential and safe. (503238 0 7 8 0 ) (6/01) (M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 503-222-5756) ( 6/01) 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-m basis Also offers hepatitis A/B testing, treatment, vaccina tions and community education for gay and bisexual men. (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503 248-3700.) (6/01) Helios Counseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans communities (525 NE Oregon S t. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 503-238-0780) (6/01) YWCA o f G reeter P o rtlan d C ounseling C enter offers sliding fee scale counseling fo r mdivid uals. couples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environment (1111 SW 10th Ave 503 294 7440 ) (6/01 ) Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert band and swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and sup portive musicians and friends. (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 503 790-2170. com m unityoregonlive.com /cc/rcgfb) (6/01) Metro: General Bisexual Com m unity Forum is an age- and gender- Willamette Valley: Health Metro: Mental Health The Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. CTodd 503-236-5763.) (6/01) Women space 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.) (6/01) Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugene SAA is a 12-step fefowship for those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is a nonissue (541 342-5582 ) (6/01) 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 30 pm. M ojo's Coffee Den. 2853 SE Stark St. Laury 503-285-4848 ) (6/01) B rother to B rother is a family of African 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 at 5 30 pm (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 Brian 503-417-7991) ( 6/01) 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 mtersexed and who Together W orks, 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-Apnl. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266 ) (6/01) D ip«tick Lesbian« and Dyke« w ith Hot Rods invite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them. (503 284-5546.) (6/01) Portland Gay M en's Chorus is open to singers, Willamette Valley: Community 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.) (6/01) 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.) (6/01) Portland Bisexual A lliance hosts social and politi cal events for bisexual and bi-fnendly 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 Fridays of the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. Open to all. (503-775-9717 pba@biportland.org. www biportland. org.) (6/01) 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 wwwpdxleatheralkance org.) (6/01) Portland M etro Prim e Timers is a social group for 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 pdxpnmetimers@yahoo com ) (6/01) Portland State U niversity Queers and A llies offer educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of all orientations and colors. Everyone is invited to participate in activities and meetings (4 4 1A Smith Memorial Center 503-725-5681. queersandalhes@makpdx edu www ess pdx edu/sfcsg/queersandaUies ) (6/01) Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan- sexual club in the Northwest, is open to aH orientations. 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.) (6/01) B order Riders M otorcycle Club, the largest motorcycle club for gay men and friends in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, plays host to day runs and camping events (bcbiker@yahoo.com. www.borderriders.org.) (6/01) C ycling Lesbians in P ortland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle rides. All riding levels wel come. (503-254-6971.) (6/01) FOREST G roup 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.odin.cc.pdx.edu/~giim.) (6/01) Gal Pals is a new group for single lesbians. (www. geocities, com/RodeoDnve/4BOOO6204454/3346 /GAL-PAL.htm l.) (6/01) K 9 C lub 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.) (6/01) Lesbian Equestrian Group Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest? (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. kelrav@rdrop.com.) 6 01 ) ( / Lesbian Garden C lub 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. LGCOregon@aol.com.) ( 6/01) O ut Dancing teaches partner dancing for same-sex couples at Sally M ack’s School of Dance. Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month. (503-236-5129.) ( 6/01) P ortland Gay and Lesbian Com m unity B ow ling A ssociation meets Sundays at 4 pm at Hollywood Lanes, 40th Avenue and Haisey Street. (PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002. 503-293-0438. BOWLpdx@aol.com. members.aol.com /BOW Lpdx/pcba.htm l.) (6/01) Ro set own 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.) (6/01) 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.) (6/01) 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.) (6/01) Southern Oregon- Social A b dill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C enter plays host to social events and groups. Call for schedule. (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520. Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. 541-488-6990. lamb- dacntr@aol com. www aekea org ) (6/01) 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.) (6/01 ) The Thorny Roses is a social group for lesbians, pri marily older than 45. who live in the Vancouver/Clark County area. (Judy 360-906-1763 Judy342@cs.com.) ( 6 / 01 ) Willamette Valley: Social Confluence The W illamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus, a new men's and women's chorus for LBGTQ folks and allies, rehearses every Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm at the Unitarian Unrversalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE (541-754-4144 Confluence@ aolcom.) (6/01) Gay and Lesbian A lliance (GALA) meets at Lane Community College, Eugene (541-741-4501. ext. 2336.) (6/01)
