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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 2, 2001)
30 J**»* ®«t » march 2.2001 OUtren Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes women and men of all skill lev els to play at University of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503-282-7210.) (5/01) à Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca cy. (7 pm first Tuesday. Lower Level Conference Room. First Congregational Church. 1220 NE 68th St. Vancouver 360-695-2200 ourciarkcountyColumbian com/257/) (5/01) Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer support by appointment (360-695-1325. ext 332 ) (5/01) Willamette Valley: Community 5015 COYOTE is an association for sex workers in Eugene. (PO Box 12244. Eugene. OR 97401) (5/01) 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 NW 23rd St . Corvallis Mailing address: PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR97339 541-752-8157.)(5/01) Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 30 pm at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty St. SE. Salem. Contact Star Empress 23 Lydia Octavia Snapp 503-463-8585 or iscwe@qwest.net.) (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 Spint Metropolitan Community Church, shares concerns, dis cusses gay issues and supports the MCC community. (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th St David 503-363-4828 or Joseph 503-363-3392.) (5/01) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7-9 pm third Wednesday. First United Methodist Church. 600 State St.. Salem Mailing address: PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503-393-9668 or 503 897-2524) (5/01) Triangle Alliance is Western Oregon University's gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club. It stoves to promote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual minonties and helps provide social activities and support for students. (395 N Knox St., Monmouth. 503-606-9028 tnanglealhance@hotmail.com.) (5/01) HEALTH I Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (503-232-7805. 503-289-6869. ext. 11.) (5/01) Clackamas Women's Services offer shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. (Office: 503-7222366 Crisis Line: 503-654-2288.) (5/01) Family Center Outreach Office a program of Volunteers of America 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) (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 888235-5333) (5/01) Roots and Branches and Bradley-Angle House sponsor a support group for queer youth who have expe rienced 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, cou ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environment. It also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Wednesday evenings (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294 7440or503-294-7401. ext 20/7.7(5/01) Metro: Recovery Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that meets to discuss their sobriety Sundays at 10 am at Good Samantan Hospital (Meeting Room B. Sixth Floor. 1040 NW22nd Ave) (5/01) 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 St. 503-238 6091) (5/01) 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 (Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway) (5/01) Rainbow Al-Anon meets 6 pm Thursdays. (Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 503 222-5756.)(5/01) Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of Project Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and outdoor physical recreation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288.) (5/01) 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-in basis. Also offers hepatitis A/B testing, treatment, vaccinations and community education for gay and bisexual men. (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503 248-3700.) (5/01) Southern Oregon: Social Washington: Health Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse, current or past. No fee. Services provided by expenenced domestic violence advocate (4-7pm Thursday. 309 W 12th Ave. Vancouver. 360-695-1325, ext 332. LEZephyr42@aol.com.) (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 Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual orientation is a nonissue. (541-342-5582) (5/01) SOCIAL__________ | Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lesbian Art Guild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date of the next planning meeting. (503-223-0071 or 503-285-4339.) (5/01) The Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive members and volunteers. (503-241-8994) (5/01) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689 www.pdxgmc.org.) (5/01) The Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday. (Cad 503-284-2971.) (5/01) Rose City 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 community oregonhve.com/cc/rcgfb) (5/01) Metro: General Asian & Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit voice and community for Oregon Asian and Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men. Activities include potlucks, recreational outings, retreats, cultural events and workshops Events provide a safe environment to meet and connect with other Asians and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 826 Portland. OR 97207. 503 299-0120. aptg_pdx@yahoo com.) (5/01) Bad Giris is a nonprofit organization open to lesbian 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) Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded m 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks, field trips and a polyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays. (7 30 pm Mo/o's Coffee Den. 2853 SE Stark St Laury 503-285 4848) (5/01) Brother to Brother is a family of African American gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement m 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 7(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 mner and outer gender regard less of how the world sees them, individuals who are not interested m 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 m the Portland area (503-4 71-1515or subscribe to our Onehst at COQSUREOonehst. com. ) (5/01) “Iliac Crest" by Brooke Fitzgerald, on view at Berbati's Gallery Dipstick Lesbians and Dykes with Hot Rods invite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them. (503-284-5546.) (5/01) ings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years. (360-896-6665 furry@aracnet.com.) (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. (Bnan 503-287-8651) (5/01) Portland Metro Prime 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.) (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 tnps dunng the summer Monthly newsletter is $9 a year. (503-760-0816. GaylePDX@aol.com.) (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 503-287-7447.) (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 wwwchubnetnet/gentlegiants.) (5/01) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of 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) (5/01) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place. (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol.com.) (5/01) An informal Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are held the first and third Friday of each month. (9 pm- midnight. Dirty Duck Tavern. 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224 8446 PDXSaltyDg@aolcom) (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 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. Iespnw@aol com.) (5/01) Lesbian social group for women 50 and older meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-331-0415.) (5/01) 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 Fnends Coffeehouse (503- 735-9425 www longyangclub org/Portland) (5/0 1) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self 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.) (5/01) Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and socially (503-701-8302)(5/01) Northwest Gender Alliance 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.) (5/01) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath- enngs. (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. POBox 14174. Portland. OR 97293-0174.) (5/01) Portland Bisexual Alliance hosts social and politi 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@biportlandorg www biportlandorg) (5/01) Portland Leather Alliance 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 m particu lar (503 727-3148 www pdxleatheralhance org.) (5/01) Portland Leather Mon meet every second Saturday of the month for potluck and socializing Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happen 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.) (5/01) Together Works, 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-April. First Baptist Church, 125 SE Cowls St., McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266.) (5/01) Young Men's Coffee Talk happens every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext 233.) (5/01) Metro: Physical Recreation The Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a vanety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting. (503-452-5680. www. adventuregroup. org. 7(5/01) Border Riders Motorcycle 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.) (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.) (5/01) Gal Pals is a new group for single lesbians. (www geocities com/RodeoDnve/HB0006204454/3346 /GAL-PAL.html.) (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 ) (5/01) 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.) (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 Mack's School of Dance Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month (503-2365129.) (5/01) Portland Gay and Lesbian 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/BOWLpdx/pcba html) (5/01) Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced lev els (PO Box 5352 Portland. OR 972285352 503 234 9944 www ndhop.com/users/ramblers) (5/01) Abdill-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.aelcca.org.) (5/01) Washington: Social Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social contact and resources. Hours will increase with commu nity involvement. (4-7 pm Thursday. 309 W 12th Ave. 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. 7(5/01) The Thomy 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.) (5/01 ) Willamette Valley: Social Confluence The Willamette 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 Unitanan Umversahst Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center St. NE (541-754-4144. Confluence@aol.com.) (5/01) Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) meets at Lane Community College, Eugene. (541-741-4501, ext. 2336.) (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@hivalhance.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. tseagei@hivalhance.org.) (5/01) Marionberry Salon, formerly the Coalition to End Bigotry Book Group, meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussions of books touching on lesbian, gay or bisexual expenence (Cary 503-363-6036. caryandken@aol.com) (5/01) The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch meets at 11 am every Sunday at the French Hom and on the second Fnday of the month from 5 to 8 pm at the Fifth Street Market food court in Eugene. All women welcome (Bonnie 541-683-2793.) (5/01) SPIRITUALITY I Metro: Spirituality Ainsworth United Church of Christ 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 St 503-284-8767. aucc@teleport com.) The Anawim Community of gay men meets weekly for Chnstian meditation and prayer. (7.30 pm Thursday. 503-281-0722) (5/01) Bridgeport Community 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 (10:30 am Sunday 621 NE 76th Ave 503 258-0992.) (5/01) Community of St. Andrew invites aU to join a diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow ship (930 am Sunday 806 NE Alberta St 503-281-4429.)(5/01) Dignity Portland meets for Mass Sundays at 4 pm at St Stephens Episcopal Church followed by a social (Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street. <kgmtypdx@aol com ) (5/01) DirECtione NorthWeet (ECWR) supports GLBT Christians integrate faith and sexuality through scnpture ** t (Ml ” •' ’f T
