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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