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28 Jatat M at * february 2.2001 Central Oregon; Community Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Cays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month. The group s threefold mission is support, education and advocacy. (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library . 6 3 0 pm meeting First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth S t. Bend 541-317-2334 7 (5/01) Coastal Oregon: Community North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities m the Columbia Pacific region, publishes a quarterly newsletter; maintains a resource center, which plays host to board meetings; and presents 'G ertrude's W ilde Social M ixer" m Astona on the third Monday o f each month (Suite 209. 10 Sixth S t , Astona Mailing address PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 97103 Monday social: 5 3 0 -9 pm at Cafe Union town, 231 W M anne Drive. Astona 503-338-0161 7(5/01) Southern Oregon; Community midnight D irty Duck Tavern. 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224 8446 PDXSaltyDg@aol.com.) (5/01) Portland Women's Crisis 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.) (5/01) 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 col lecting. camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional "lecture" and a monthly planning potluck. No experience necessary. (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503-289-3605 o r 503-466-0058. bsp- nw@aol.com. 7(5/01) Roots and Branches and Bradley-Angle House sponsor a support group for queer youth who have expe nenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an inti mate relationship Free, confidential and safe (503 238-0780.) (5/01) 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) (5/01) YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environ ment. They also offer a Lesbian Support Group Wednesday evenings; contact Beth Richman, 503-294-7401. ext. 2017. (1111SW 10th Ave. 503-294- 7440.) (5/01) Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older meets Metro: Recovery on the third Saturday of the month. (4 -7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-331-0415. 7(5/01) Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Contar offers support groups and resources for the sexual minonty community and its fnends Comprehensive monthly newsletter, Pnzm. details local groups and events. (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990 lambdacntr@aol.com. ww waebca org )(5 /0 1 ) meets to discuss their sobriety Sundays at 10 am at Good Samantan Hospital. (Meeting Room B. Sixth Floor. 1040 NW 22nd Ave.) (5/01) Klamath Area Lambda Association (KALA) is Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understand ing and acceptance of gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans- gender people through education and social activities. 520 donation for newsletter; no one denied because of inability to pay (541-273-2838 PO Box 43, Klamath Falls. OR 97601. kalamfo@aol.com. rnembers.xoom.com/kala99/kalabdgin.htm.) (5/01 ) 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.) (5/01) Washington: Community Parents, Families and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7 pm first Tuesday. Lower Level Conference Room. First Congregational Church, 1220 NE 68th St.. Vancouver. 360-695-2200. ourdarkcounty.colum bian.com /257/.) (5/01) Sexual M inority Services Project offers individual peer support by appointment (360-6951325. ext. 332.) (5/01) Willamette Valley; Community 5015 COYOTE is an association for sex workers in Eugene. (PO Box 12244. Eugene. OR 97 40 1.)( 5/01) AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor mation and referral for lesben. gay, bi and trans people in Benton and Unn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Awards Dinner in November. (7 pm second Tuesday. 101 NW 23rd St.. Corvallis. Mailing address: PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339. 541-752-8157.) (5/01) Imperial Sovereign Court o f the W illamette Empire meets the first and third Tuesday o f each month at 7:30 pm at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty St. SE. Salem Contact S tar Empress 23 Lydia Octavia Snapp 503-463-8585 o r iscwe@qwest n e t) (5/01) 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) (5/01) Men’s Support Group, sponsored by Sweet Spirit M etropolitan Community Church, meets every second Thursday o f each month at 7 pm to share concerns, discuss gay issues and support the MCC community Open to the public. (434 18th St. David 503-363-4828 or Joseph 503-363-3392 ) (5/01) Parents, Families and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo 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 o r 503-897-25241(5/01) Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that 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 Broadway.) ( 5/01) Rainbow Al-Anon meets 6 pm Thursdays. (M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-222-5756.) ( 5/01) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday-Friday and on a first-com e, 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 S t 503-248-3700 ) (5/01) Washington: Health Sexual M inority Services Project offers individual peer counseling for victim s of domestic abuse, current or past. No fee. Services provided by expenenced domestic violence advocate. (360-695-1325. ext. 332 or e-mail: LEZephyr42@aol com or come to the Drop-in Center Thursdays. 4 to 7 pm at 309 W 12th in Vancouver.) (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 541 -302-2417.) (5/01) Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugans SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is a nonissue. (541 342-5582) (5/01) SOCIAL Triangle Alliance is W estern Oregon University's gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club. It strives to promote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual mmonties and helps provide social activities and support for students (395 N Knox S t . Monmouth 503 606-9028 tnanglealliance@hotmail com .) (5/01) HEALTH__________ | Metro: Anti-violence Bredley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (503232-7805. 503289-6869. ext 7/ 7(5/01) Clackamas Women's Services offer shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence (O ffice 503 7222366 Cnsis Line: 503 654 22 88 1(5/0 1) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-m services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence (Natake 503-771-5503 )(5 /0 1 ) Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lesbian A rt Guild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date o f the next planning meeting (503-223-0071 o r 503-285 4 3 3 9 7 (5/01) The Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive members and volunteers (503-241 -8994 7 (5/01) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503 460-3689 www pdxgmc org.) (5/01) Long Yang Club— Portland Chapter, a a non-profit voice and community for Oregon Asian and Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men. Activities include potlucks. recreational outings, retreats, cultural events and workshops. APLG events provide a safe environment to meet and connect with other Asians and Pacific Islanders CallAar upcoming event and membership information. (P O Box 826 Portland. OR 97207 503-299-0120 e-mail: aplg_pdx@yahoo.com.) (5/01 ) identifying women who are into S /M . Ray parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503-231 -3992 lululist@hotmail. com. www.spiretech.com /~awntie/lulu.htm .) (5/01) Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and socially. (503-701-8302.) (5/01) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support and bisexual women interested in S /M play with other women. Monthly workshops and announced social events are held at in and around Portland. (PO Box 97254. Portland. OR 97254-0254. CJ toycj@netzero.com.) (5/01) organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals. Monthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208. 503-646-2802 www teleport, co m /- nwga 7(5/01) 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. (7:30 pm. M ojo's Coffee Den. 2853 SE Stark St. Lauiy 503-285-4848.) ( 5/01) Brother to Brother is a family of African Amencan 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.) (5/01) 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 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 onentations in the Portland area (503-471-1515 or subscribe to our Onelist at COQSURE@onelist.com.) (5/01) D ipstick Lesbians and Dykes w ith Hot Rods invite women with cod cars to go cruisin' with them. (503-284-5546.) (5/01) FRIENDS is a weekly support and discussion group for African Amencan gay and bisexual men that meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Brian 503 287 8651. 7(5/01) 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 dunng the summer Monthly newsletter is $9 a year (503-760-0816. GayiePDXQao! com. 7(05/01) Gay men's drawing group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call for more information. (Phillip. 503287-7447) (5/01) 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.) (5/01) Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert band Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a and swing band open to lesbian, gay, bi, trans and sup portive musicians and fnends. (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 503 790 2170 community oregonhve com /cc/rcgfb 7(5/01) nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties withm the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans community ISRC Event Hotline lists upcoming events (ISRCOaol com www rosecourt org ) (5/01) Asian 8 Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self- Bad Girls is a nonprofit organization open to lesbian The Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, w riters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second Friday (Carl 503-284 2971.) (5/01) Metro: General social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets at 8 pm on the first Wednesday and third Sunday of each month at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (503-735-9425. www.bngyangclub.org/Portland.) (5/01) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call lo r meeting time and place (503-246 5939 efraimlevi@aol com 7(5/01 ) An informal Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are held the first and third Friday of each month (9 pm- Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers. Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings. (503-240-2813. www.oregonbears.org.)(5/01) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a 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. O R 97293-0174.1(5/01) Portland Bisexual Alliance hosts social and politi cal events for bisexual and bi-fnendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar o f 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 tef all (503- 775-9717. pba@biportland.org. www. biportland. org.) (5/01) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not-for- profit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com mumty for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S /M /leather/fetish in particu lar. (503-727-3148 ww wpdxbatheralhance.org.) (5/01) Portland Metro Prime Timer* 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 o r 360-254-1718 pdxpnmetimers@yahoo.com.) (5/01) Portland State University Queers and Allies offer educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of all onentations and colors. Everyone is invited to participate in activities and meetings. (441A Smith Memorial Center. 503- 725-5681. queersandallies@mail pdx. edu. www ess.pdx.edu/sfcsg/queersandallies) (5/01) Rose City Discussion 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 7 (5/01) Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and fnends. 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.. McMmnviHe Don 503 434-62661(5/01) 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 o rg .) (5/01) Border Riders Motorcycle Club, the largest motorcycle club for gay men and fnends m Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, plays host to day runs and camping events (bcbiker@yahoo com www.bordemders.org.) (5/01) Cycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle ndes. All ndmg levels wel come. (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. (503-285-5765. but not before 10 am- www. odin. cc.pdx. edu/~gijm. 7 (5/01) Gai Pals is a new group for single lesbians. (www geocities.com /RodeoDnve/4B0006204454/3346 /GAL-PAL.htm l.) (5/01) 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. 7 (5/01) Lesbian Equestrian Group Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest7 (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav@rdrop.com.) (5/01) 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. LGCOregon@aol.com.) (5/01) Out 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 o f each month. (503-236-5129. 7(5/01) Portland Gay and Lasbian Community Bowling Association 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.html.) (5/01) Rosotown 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.) (5/01) 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 C Alex Godinez 503-282-7210. 7(5/01) 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. 7 (5/01) Southern Oregon: Social Abdiil-Ellis Lambda Community Center 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 lambdacntr@aol.com. www.aebca.org.) (5/01) Washington: Social Sexual M inority Services Project Drop-in Center is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social contact, and resources. O jien every Thursday. 4 to 7 pm. Hours will increase with community involvement. (309 W 12th. 360-695-1325 ext. 332. www. gayvancouverwa. org.) (5/01) 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.) (5/01) The Thorny Roses is a social group for lesbians, priman- ly older than 45, who live in the Vancouver/Clark County area. (Judy 360-9061763. Judy342@cs.com. 7(5/01) 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 Umversalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 ConfluenceQaol com. 7(5/01) Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) meets at Lane Community College. Eugene. (541-741-4501. ext. 2336. 7(5/01) Gay Men's Discussion Group meets Mondays from 7:30 to 9 pm at the Koinonia Center, 1414 Kincaid. Eugene. (Hank 541 -484 6259 Trent tseager@hivalliance org.) (5/01) 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 Ave.. Eugene 541-342-5088. ext 23 tseager@hivalliance org ) (5/01) Marion berry 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 503363-6036 caryandkenOao! com .) (5/01) 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 AH women welcome (Bonnie 541 683-2793.) (5/01 )