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34 apiíL2a 2001 not interested in transitioning but identify alw ays or som etim es as guys, as w ell as guys who are tran si tioning or have transitioned W e w el Washington Community Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcom e to enjoy a pizza din ner (sW ng-scale donations accepted but not required), talk and play Teen Group m eets at the sam e time (6 8 pm third Monday Children's Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave 503 228 3892 or 360-695 1325. ext 33 2 .) (5/01) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy. (7 pm first Tuesday Lower Lew i Conference Room. First Congregational Church. 1220 NE 68th S t . Vancouver 360-695-2200 ourdarkcounty Columbian com/25 7 / ) (5/01) Sexual M inority S e rv ice s Pro ject o ffe rs in d i vidual p eer support by appointm ent. (360-695-1325, ext 3 3 2 )1 5 /0 1 ) Willamette Valley: Community munity C all for current m eeting tim es and activities. (2940 A S E Belmont St. 503 2 3 8 6 0 9 1 ) (5 /0 1 ) The Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonym ous m eetings for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone. M eetings daily at noon except Sundays at 1 pm (Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway.) (5 /0 1 ) Rainbow Al-Anon m eets 6 pm Thursdays (Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 N E Broadway 503-2225756 )15/01) m Benton and Lmn counties and sp onsors a Harvey M ilk Aw ards Dinner in Novem ber. (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 2 3 rd S t . Corvallis. Mailing address: P O B o x 1828. Corvallis. O R 97339 541-752-8157.) (5 /0 1 ) Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire m eets the first and third Tuesday of each Lesbian and Gay Parenting Group, for parents of children 3 o r younger, m eets the second Saturday of each month in Eugene (Aquene 541-344-5847) (5 /0 1 ) Men's Support Group, sponsored by Sw eet Sp irit M etropolitan Com m unity C hurch , sh ares co ncern s, d is cool cars to go cruisin' with them. (503-284-5546.) (5 /0 1 ) FRIENDS is a w eekly support and discussion group for African m eets from 5 to 7 pm W ednesdays. (Bnan 503-287-8651.) (5 /0 1 ) Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Funny Ladies Tea and Posy Society is a social group for le s Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served walk m bians 35 and older. They meet for a potluck on the third Saturday of each month. E-mail new sletter is free on basis. A lso offers hepatitis A /B testing, treatm ent, vaccna tions and community education for gay and bisexual men. (Sixth Floor. 426 S W Start St 503-248-3700 )15/01) request (5 03-7600816. FLATAPS@aol.com.) (1 1/01 ) Gay men's drawing group m eets Washington: Health on the fourth Saturday of the month; Sexual Minority Services Project o ffers individual m odels and guys who like to draw are welcom e to call for more information. peer counseling for victim s of dom estic abuse, current (Phillip 503 287 7447)1 5/01) or past. No fee S e rvice s provided by experienced dom estic violence advocate (Call for current hours. 309 W 12th A ve . Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext. 332 LEZephyr42@aol.com.) (5 /0 1 ) Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting social environm ent for chubby men and the men who like Sowelu Theater presents The Swan, a modem mythic tale, through April 29 at the Back Door Theater them that way. (503-241-4535 or month at 7 30 pm at the 300 C lub. (300 Liberty S t. SE. Salem Contact Star Em press 23 Lydia Octavia Snapp 503-463-8585 or iscwe@qwest.net.) (5 /0 1 ) Dipstick Lesbians and Dykes with Hot Rods invite women with Metro: Sexual Eugene (P O B o x 12244. Eugene. O R 97401 )1 5 /0 1 ) mation and referral for lesbian, gay. bi and trans people senbe to our Onelist at COQ- SURE@onehst.com.) (5 /0 1 ) Am erican gay and bisexual men that 5015 CO YO TE is an asso ciatio n for se x w o rkers m AFTER 8 w orks for political change and provides infor com e significant others and m em bers of all sexual orientations in the Portland area. (503-4 71-1515 or sub- Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for women and children who have been abused physi cally. sexually or em otionally and plays host to a lesbian and bisexual wom en's support group. (Crisis: 541-485-6513. Business. 541-485-8232 Lesbian Alliance: 541 -302-2417.) (5 /0 1 ) www chubnet.net/gentlegiants.) 15/01) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans comm unity. IS R C Event Hotline lists upcoming even ts. (ISRC@aol.com. www.rosecourt.org.) (5 /0 1) cu sse s gay issu e s and supports the M C C comm unity. Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for m eeting time (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th S t David 503-363-4828 or Jo sep h 503-363-3392.) (5 /0 1 ) and place. (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol.com.) 15/01) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7-9 pm third Wednesday. First United Methodist Church. 600 State S t.. Salem Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. O R 97346 503-393-9668 or 503-897-2524.) (5 /0 1 ) Triangle Alliance is W estern O regon U niversity's Willamette Valley: Recovery An informal Eugana SA A is a 12-step fellowship for those who are held the first and third Fnday o f each month. (9 pm- midnight. Dirty D uct Tavern. 439 N W Third A ve are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual orientation is a nonissue. (541-342 5 5 8 2 ) (5 /0 1 ) Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency sh elter for fem ale-identified dom estic violence su rvivo rs and a support group for wom en battered by wom en. 503-224 8446 PDXSaltyDg@ad.com.) (5 /0 1 ) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng all asp ects of the SOCIAL gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issu e club. It stn ves to prom ote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual m inonties and helps provide so cial activities and support for stud ents. (395 N Knox S t.. Monmouth. 503-606-9028 tnanglealliance@hotmail. com. ) (5 /0 1 ) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lasbian Art Guild C all the Lesbian Com m unity Project for the date of the next planning m eeting. (503-223-0071 or 503-285-4339.) (5 /0 1 ) environm ent. A ctivities include bird watching, nature w alks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional ■lecture" and a monthly plan ning potluck. No expenence necessary. (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503-289-3605 or 503-466-0058 lespnw@aol com.) (5 /0 1 ) Lesbian social group for women 50 and older m eets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. The Portland Lasbian Choir w elcom es supportive m em bers and volunteers. (503-241 -8994) (5 /0 1 ) 503-642-3360 or 503-331 -0415.) (5 /0 1 ) Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to sin g ers, group for A sian gays and lesbians and their fnends, support m em bers and volunteers. (503-460 3689. www pdxgmc.org.) (5 /0 1 ) m eets at 8 pm on the first W ednesday and third Sunday of each month at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse The Raal Connection is a social gathenng for gay Long Yang Club—Portland Chapter, a social or 360-254-1718. pdxpnmetimers@yahoo.com.) (5 /0 1 ) Portland State University Queers and A llies offer educational and social programming and support square dance club, dances at m ainstream , plus and advanced levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 503- 725-5681. queersandallies@mail pdx. edu. www.ess.pdx.edu/sfcsg/queersandallies.) (5 /0 1 ) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan- sexual club in the N orthw est, is open to all orientations, fetish es and life style s that are sa fe , sane and co nsensu al M onthly m eetings, w orkshops and new sletter. (503-972-1869. rcdc@teleport com. www. teleport. com/~rcdc.) (5 /0 1 ) Together Works, a confidential group for lesb ians, g ays, bisexuals and fnends. m eets for so cials and d is cu ssio n s of topics of mutual interest. M eets second and fourth M ondays. (7 .3 0 pm May-September. 7 pm October-April. First Baptist Church. 125 S E Cowls S t.. McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266 )1 5/01 ) Young Men's Coffee Talk happens every W ednesday at 3 Fnends C offeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 S E 12th Ave. 503-223-5907. ext 2 3 3 .) (5 /0 1 ) Metro: Physical Recreation The Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a so cial group for self- identifying wom en who are into S /M . Play parties are wwwadventuregroup.org.) (5 /0 1 ) (503-231 -3992. luluhst@hotmail.com. www spiretech.com/~awntie/lulu htm.) (5/01) swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and supportive m usicians and friends (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and 97207. 503-790-2170. www.rambeaux.net/rcglb.) (11/01) socially. (503-701-8302)15/01) Canada and the Pacific N orthw est, plays host to day runs and camping even ts. (bcbikei@yahoocom. www bordemders org.) 1 5 /0 1 ) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support Cycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) m eets Metro: General organization for cro ss-d ressers and transsexuals. M onthly open m eetings and so cia ls. (PO Box 4928. tw ice monthly for b icycle ndes. A ll nding levels w el com e (503-254-6971.) (5 /0 1 ) Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is Portland. O R 97208 503-646-2802 www teleport com/~nwga.) (5 /0 1 ) a nonprofit voice and com m unity for Oregon Asian and Pacific Islander lesbians, b isexuals and gay men. Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their A ctivities include potlucks. recreational outings, adm irers. N ew sletter, activities and monthly social gath- retreats, cultural events and w orkshops. Events provide a safe environm ent to m eet and connect with other enngs. (503-240-2813 www oregonbears org.) (5 /0 1 ) 888 235-5333)1 5 /0 1 ) R oots and Branches and Bradley-Angle H ouse sponsor a support group for queer youth who have expe A sians and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 826 Portland. OR 97207 503-299-0120 aptgjxtx@yahoo.com.) 1 5/01) dom estic and sexual violence. (Office. 503-722-2366 Cnsis Une 503 654 2288.) ( 5 /0 1 ) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of Volunteers of Am erica located in Sou theast Portland, o ffers support groups and drop-in se rv ic e s to women and children who are su rvivo rs of dom estic violence. (Natalie 503 771-5503 ) (5 /0 1 ) Portland Women's C risis Line o perates 24 hours a day Interpretation se rvice s are available for women who speak lim ited or no English (503-235-5333 or rienced em otional, p h ysical or sexual abuse in an inti m ate relationship Fre e , confidential and safe . (5 0 3 -2 3 8 -0 7 8 0 ) (5 /0 1 ) K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs B ad G iris is a nonprofit organization open to lesbian and bisexual women interested in S/M play with other P O B o x 14174. Portland. O R 97293-0174) 15/01) women M onthly w orkshops and announced social Lasbian Equestrian Group Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for Portland Bisexual Alliance hosts social and politi equestnan activities in the Pacific N orthw est7 (Denise cal events for bisexual and bi-friendly people, organizes Portland Bi D ay rally and publishes calendar of events Helios Counseling o ffers m ental health se rvice s to Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender G uest sp eakers and w orkshops are hosted at 7 pm on the first and third Fndays of the month at Laughing the lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans com m unities inclusive so cial, support and education network founded H orse Bo o ks. 3652 S E D ivision S t. Open to ail (525 NE Oregon S t . Suite 220. Portland. O R 97232 5 0 3 2 3 8 0 7 8 0 ) (5 /0 1 ) m 1980 A ctivities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a polyam ory interest group M eetings are held on (503-775-9717 pba@biportlandorg www biportland.org.) (5 /0 1 ) YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center the first and third M ondays (7 30 pm Mofo s Coffee Den. 2853 S E S ta rt S t Laury 503285-4848 ) (5 /0 1 ) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not for- W ednesday evenings ( I f I I S W 10th A ve 503-294-7440 or 503 294-7401. ext 2 0 1 7 )1 5 /0 1 ) Brother to Brother is a fam ily of African Am erican gay and bisexual men dedicated to the em powerm ent of and im provem ent in the quality of life within our commu nity Board m eetings every third M onday of the month at 5 30 pm (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 Bnan 503417-7991) 15/01) Metro: Recovery Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that m eets to d iscu ss their so b riety Sundays at 10 am at Good Sam antan H ospital (Meeting Room B. Sixth Floor. 1040 N W 22nd A v e ) (5 /0 1 ) for their skill and fitn e ss level. All skill levels w elcom e. (503-285-5765. but not before 10 am.) (5 /0 1 ) who m eet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the se c ond Sunday of each month. (503-285 2986 )1 5¿01) Metro: Mental Health o ffers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou FO REST Group outings are cooperative adventures for wom en. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a 97254. Portland. OR 97254-0254 C J toyci@neUerocom.) (5 /0 1 ) ples and groups m a sa fe , confidential and supportive environm ent It also o ffers a Lesbian Support Group on Border Riders Motorcycle Club, the largest m otorcycle club for gay men and fnends in W estern social club for gay men who enjoy being nude. M onthly potlucks and events. G u ests are invited to attend two events before deciding on m em bership. (ORGAN. events are held at in and around Portland. (PO Box CO Q SURE s a social group for people who w ere bom or raised fem ale but who don t presently identify as totally fem ale (FTM . butch, boy. e t c ) Th is includes people who w ere bom fem ale or m tersexed and who are unsure of their gender o r who are considering Live and Let Live Club holds 12 step m eetings and changmg identity from fem ale to m ale, guys who are exploring p o ssib ilities for inner and outer gender regard so cial activities for the lesbian and gay reco very com le s s of how the world se e s them , mdMduals who are profit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com munity for sa fe , sane and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S/M /leather/fetish in particu lar (503-727-3148 wwwpdxleatheralhance o rg ) (5 /0 1 ) Portland Leather Men m eet every second Saturday of the month for potluck and socializing M eet men n to a leather lifestyle and keep abreast o f leather happen mgs No dues, no formal organization, no o fficers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years (360-896 6665 furry@aracnet com.) (5 /0 1 ) Portland Metro Prime Timer« is a social group for m ature gay men and those who appreciate them , com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos e s (PO Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228 503244 7550 Ski Out. a group of lesb ian s, gay m en, and supportive friends, m eets approxim ately every other weekend for downhill skiing tnps on M l. Hood, D ecem ber through M ay. (www.skiout.org/.) 11 1/01) Team Portland Tennis Association welcom es women and men of all skill levels to play at University of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503-282-7210)15/01) Team Quest, the athletic and exe rcise program of Project Q uest, o ffers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people living with H IV and A ID S . (503-493 0288 )1 5 /0 1 ) Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Canter plays (281 Fourth S t.. Ashland. O R 97520. Mailing address: P O B o x 927 Ashland. O R 97520. 541 488-6990 lambdacntr@ad.com. www.aelcca.org.) 1 5 /0 1 ) Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian Rosa City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band and port and resource referral se rvice s for su rvivo rs of 97228-5352. 503-234-9944 www rdrop. com/users/ramblers.) (5 /0 1 ) host to so cial events and groups. C all for schedule. held on the second Saturday of the month. Clackam as Women's Services o ffer shelter, sup Rosatown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian co lo rs. Everyone is invited to participate in activities and m eetings. (4 4 1A Smith Memorial Center. men who are a rtists, w nters or m usicians or who pursue som e creative activity. M onthly potlucks on the second Friday (Cad 503-284 2971.) (5 /0 1 ) (503-232-7805. 503 289-6869. ext 1 1 .)( 5/01 ) (503-203-9160. www.portlandgaysoftball. com. ) ( 1 1/01) and referral se rvice s for people of all orientations and outdoors group, organizes a variety o f activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting. (503-452 5680. (503-735-9425 wwwlongyangclub.org/Portland.) 15/01) with the North Am erican G ay Am ateur Athletic A lliance. 503-654-3865 Lynn 503 777-2339 kelrav@rdrop.com.) (5 /0 1 ) Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, se ed s, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a good time Please can or e mail for a current copy of the new sletter and inform ation about upcoming events (Kathe 503 909-2002 LG C O regon@ adcom )1 5/01 ) Out Dancing teaches partner dancing for sam e-sex couples at Sally M ack's School of D ance C la sse s for different dance style s start the first Friday of each month (503-236-5129) (5 /0 1 ) Portland Gay and Lasbian Community Bowling Association m eets Sundays at 4 pm at Hollywood Lanes. 40th Avenue and H alsey Stre et (PO Box 80002. Portland. O R 972801002 503-293 0438 BOWLpdx@ad com members a d com/BOWLpdx/pcba html.) (5 /0 1 ) Washington: Social Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social contact and reso u rces. H ours w ill in crease with commu nity involvem ent. (Call for current hours. 309 W 12th Ave. 360-695-1325. ext. 332 www.gayvancouverwa. o rg ) (5 /0 1 ) The Thorny Roses is a so cial group for lesb ians, pn- m anly older than 45. who live in the V ancouver/C lark County area (Judy 360-906-1763 Judy342@ cs.com ) (5 /0 1 ) Willamette Valley: Social Confluence The W illam ette Valley M ixed G A LA C horus, a new m en's and wom en's chorus for LB G T Q folks and a llie s, rehearses every Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm at the Unitarian U m versalist Congregation of Salem , 5090 C enter S t. N E. (541-754-4144 Con8uence@aol com.) (5 /0 1 ) Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) m eets at Lane Com m unity C ollege. Eugene. (541-741-4501. ext 2336 )15/01) Gay Men's Discussion Group m eets M ondays from 7 30 to 9 pm at the Koinom a C enter, 1414 Kincaid. Eugene. (Hank 541-484-6259 Trent tseager@hivalliance org.) (5 /0 1 ) Lane County Men's Health Network o ffers social even ts, retreats, w orkshops and training for bi. gay and trans men Com m unity calendars and m ailings framing and networking men to build comm unity from a g rass roots persp ective. (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene 541-342-5088. ext 23 tseager@hivalliance org ) (5 /0 1 ) Marion berry Salon, form erly the Coalition to End Bigotry Book Group, m eets m onthly m Salem for potlucks and d iscu ssio n s of books touching on lesbian, gay or bisexual expenence (C a ry 503-363-6036 caryandken@adcom.) (5 /0 1 ) The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch m eets at 11 am every Sunday at the French Horn and Rosa City Softball Association is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bisexual community and on the second Friday of the month from 5 to 8 pm at fnends m the Portland m etropolitan area W e offer an open drvision and a w om en's división W e are affiliated welcom e (Bonnie 541-683-2793) (5 /0 1 ) the Fifth S tre et M arket food court in Eugene All women
