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(503-735-9425. www. longyangclub.org/Portland.) (5/01)
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-
meeting (503-223-0071 or 503 285 43 3 9 ) ( 5/01)
HEALTH
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. 503289-6869. ext 11.)(5/01)
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.) (5/01)
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
(Natalie 503- 771 -5503) (5/01)
The Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive
members and volunteers. (503-241-8994 1(5/01)
Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers,
support members and volunteers (503-460-3689
wwwpdxgmc org.) (5/01)
The Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay
men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue
some creative activity. Monthly potlucks on the second
Friday. (Carl 503-284-2971.) (5/01)
Rosa 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 oregonkve com /cc/rcglb. J (5/01)
Metro: General
Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours
Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
a day Interpretation services are available for women
who speak limited or no English. (503 235-5333 or
888 235-5333.) ( 5/01)
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. ap!g_pdx@yahoo com.) (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)
YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
environment. It also offers a Lesbian Support Group on
Wednesday evenings, ( t i l l SW 10th Ave.
503-294- 7440 or 503-294- 7401. ext 2017.) (5 /0 1)
Metro: Recovery
invite women with cool cars to go cruisin' with them.
(503-284-5546) (5/01)
Metro: Sexual
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)
Washington: Health
Sexual Minority Service« Project offers individual
peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse, current
or past No fee Services provided by experienced
domestic violence advocate (4 -7 pm Thursday 309 W
12th A v e . Vancouver 360-6951325. ext 332
LEZephyr42@aolcom.) (5/01 )
Funny Ladies Tea and Posy Society is a social
group for lesbians 35 and older. They meet for a potluck on
the third Saturday of each month. E-mail newsletter is free
on request. (503-760-0816. FLATAPS@aolcom.)(1 1/01)
Gay man'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)
Gontle 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)
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a
nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money
for chanties withm the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans
community. ISRC Event Hotline lists upcoming events.
(ISRCQaolcom www.rosecourt o rg ) (5/01)
Willamette Valley: Health
Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time
Womenapece provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter
and place (503-246 5939 efraimlevi@aol.com.) ( 5/01)
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.) (5/01)
An informal Leather Night 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 PDXSaltyDgQaolcom.) (5/01)
Willamette Valley. Recovery
Eugana S A A is a 12-step fellowship for those who
are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual
orientation is a nonissue (541-342 5 5 8 2 )( 5/01)
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts k Music
Help create a Lesbian Art Guild Call the Lesbian
Community Project for the date of the next planning
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.
PO Box 14174. Portland. OR 97293-0174.) (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 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.) (5/01)
Border Riders Motorcycle Club, the largest
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.) (5/01)
Cycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) meets
twice monthly for bicycle rides. All nding 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 appropriate
for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome.
(503-285-5765. b u tnotbe fore 10am .)(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 29 8 6 ) (5/01)
Lasbian Equestrian Group. Do you have a horse?
Looking to get together with womyn and horses for
Washington: Social
Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center
is a new place to gather m Vancouver for social contact
and resources. Hours will increase with community involve
ment. (4-7pm 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.) (5/01 )
Gay and Lesbian Alliance (G A LA ) 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 fo r bi,
gay and trans men. Community calendars and mailings.
Training and networking men to build community from
a grassroots perspective. (1966 Garden Ave., Eugene
541-342 5088. ext. 23 tseager@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 (TL C ) Lunch Bunch
meets at 11 am every Sunday at the French Horn 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)
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 in particu
lar. (503-727-3148 www.pdxleatheralhance.org.)(S/01)
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
of the month for potluck and socializing. Meet men into
a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happen
ings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or
board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years.
(360-8966665 furry@aracnet.com.) (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)
Portland State University Queers and Allies
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. (441A Smith Memonal Center
503-7255681 queersandalhes@mailpdxedu
www ess.pdx edu/sfcsg/queersandalhes) (5/01)
Lesbian social group for women 50 and older
Together Works a confidential group for lesbians,
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
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Canter 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)
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@aol.com. 3 (5/01)
sexual club m 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 rcdcffteieportcom .
www teleport com /-rcdc 7 (5/01)
Long Yang Club— Portland Chapter, a social
Southern Oregon: Social
Willamette Valley: Social
Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving
group o f 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.) (5/01)
meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7 pm
50 36 42 336 0 or 503-331-0415) (5/01)
Project Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and out
door physical recreation opportunities for people living
with HIV and AIDS. (503-493 0 2 8 8 )( 5/01)
The Thorny Roses is a social group for lesbians, pnmari-
ly older than 45, who live in the Vancouver/Clark County
area. (Judy 360-90& 1763. Judy342@cs.com.) (5/01)
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 Bnan
503-417-7991.) (5/01)
(M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE
Broadway 503-222-5756) (5/01)
Monday-Friday 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 S tart St. 503-248-3700 ) (5/01)
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)
Brother to Brother is a family of African Amencan
Dipstick Lesbians and Dykes with Hot Rods
Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
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.) (5/01)
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 M op 's Coffee
Den. 2853 SE S ta rt St. Laury 503-285-4848.) (5/01)
Rainbow Al-Anon meets 6 pm Thursdays.
Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and
social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery communi
ty Call for current meeting times and activities.
(2940-A SE Belmont St. 503-238-6091.) (5/01)
socially. (503-701-8302.) (5/01)
Metro: Physical Recreation
Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender-
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)
meets to discuss their sobnety Sundays at 10 am at
Good Samantan Hospital. (Meeting Room B. Sixth
Floor. 1040 N W 22nd Ave.) (5/01)
Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and
women and men of all skill levels to play at University of
Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503-282-7210.) (5/01)
Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of
Bad GiHs 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@neUero.com.) (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 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 o r subscribe to our Onelist at
COQSURE@onehst. com.) (5/01)
Any Lengths Gay A A is a group for gay men that
identifying women who are into S/M . Play parties are
held on the second Saturday of the month.
(503 231-3992 luluhst@hotmail.com.
www spiretech. com /~awntie/lulu. htm .) (5/01)
Wednesday at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 SE
12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext 233.) (5/01)
Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan-
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
O ctober April First Baptist Church, 125 SE Cowls S t ,
McMinnville Don 503-434-6266)( 5/01)
Young Men's Coffee Talk happens every
equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest? (Dense
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 503-9092002 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. (503-236-5129) (5/01)
Portland Gay and Lasbian Community
Bowling Association meets Sundays at 4 pm at
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 Ana win* Community of gay men meets weekly
for Christian meditation and prayer (7.30 pm Thursday.
503-281-0722.) ( 5/01)
Bridgeport Community Church (U C C ) is a grow
ing community of progressive, political people explonng
and celebrating the Chnstian 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)
Hollywood Lanes. 40th Avenue and Halsey Street.
(PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002
503 293-0438 BOWLpdxQaol com.
members aolcom /BO W Lpdx/pcbahtm l.) (5/01)
Community of St. Andrew invites all to join a
diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow
ship (9 30 am Sunday. 806 NE Alberta S t
503-281 4429.) ( 5/01)
Rosa City Softball Association is an adult
Dignity Portland meets for Mass Sundays at 4 pm
at St. Stephens Episcopal Church followed by a social.
(Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street.
dignitypdx@aol.com.) (5/01)
softball league fo r the gay. lesbian and bisexual com
munity and friends in the Portland m etropolitan area
We offer an open division and a wom en's division.
W e are affiliated w ith the N orth American Gay
Am ateur A thletic Alliance (503-203-9160
www portlandgaysoftball com .) (1 1/01)
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)
Ski Out. a group of lesbians, gay men. and supportive
fnends. meets approximately every other weekend for
downhill skiing tnps on Mt Hood. December through
May (www skiout o rg / ) (11/01)
Team Portland Tsnnis Association welcomes
DirECtions NorthWest (ECWR) supports GLBT
Chnstians integrate faith and sexuality through senpture
and fellowship (PO Box 86383. Portland. OR 97286-0383
communities, msn com/DxECtionNWPortlandHomePage)
(5/01)
Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Unhrersalist. a
welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service at
10:30 am (1 I3 3 N E 181st Ave . Gresham
503-665-2628 eastrose@ teleport com ) (5/01)
Estacada United Methodist Church
Reconciling Congregation, where we really mean
everyone is welcome Sunday worship at 10:30 am
(204 SEMam St.. Estacada) (5/01)