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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.)
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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)
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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
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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 )
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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)