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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 1, 2001)
3 6 Ja a t m@t * juna 1.2001 AFTER 8 w orks fo r political change and provides in fo r nations and community education for gay and bisexual men. m ation and referral fo r lesbian, gay. bi and trans people (Sixth Floor. 426 SW S taik St. 503-248-3700) (11 /01) in Benton and Lmn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Awards Dinner in Novem ber (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 2 3rd S t. CorvaAs M ating address PO Box 1828. Corvalks. Of? 97339 5 4 1 -7 5 2 -8 1 5 7 )(6 /0 1 ) Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire m eets 7 30 pm on the firs t and th ird Tuesday Washington: Health Metro: General Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting social environm ent fo r chubby Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures fo r wom en. P articipants are responsible fo r providing their Asian 8 Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is men and the men who like them that way. own equipm ent and choosing outings appropriate fo r a nonprofit voice and com m unity for Oregon Asian and (503-241-4535. w ww ch u b net.net/gentlegiants) (1 1 /0 1 ) th e ir skill and fitness level. A ll skill levels welcom e. Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men. Imperial Sovereign Roee Court of Oregon is a A ctivities include potlucks. recreational outings, retreats, cultural events and workshops Events provide a safe environm ent to m eet and connect w ith other Asians and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 826. Portland. OR 97207 503-299-0120. aplg_pdx&yahoo.com .) (11 /0 1 ) Sexual Minority Sarvicas Protect offers individual Bad Girls is a nonprofit organization open to lesbians peer counseling fo r victim s o f dom estic abuse, current or and bisexual women interested in S /M play w ith other nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money fo r chanties w ithin the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans comm unity, (isrc@ aol.com . w w w .rosecourt o rg .7 (6 /0 1 ) 503-362- 7419 iscwe@ uswest net. 7 ( 11/01) D o you have a horse? Looking to get together w ith wom yn and horses fo r equestrian activities in the Pacific N orthw est? Then join the Lesbian Equestrian Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are held the through preschool. M eets the second Saturday o f every m onth in Eugene. (Aquene 541 -344-5847 ) ( 1 1/01) kelrav@ rdrop.com .) (1 1 /0 1 ) Lesbian Garden Club is a group o f wom en who Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragem ent while having a good environm ent. A ctivitie s include bird w atching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, lesbians and gay men w ho have children from birth Group (D enise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. 503-224-8446 pdxsaltydg@ aol.com .) (6 /0 1 ) group o f women who enjoy exploring all aspects o f the Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all ond Sunday o f each m onth. (503-285-2986 .7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call fo r m eeting tim e Tavern. (9 pm -m idnight. 439 N W Third Ave. 503-304-2270 o r S ta r Em press 24 M organ Lafay at K-9 Club is a group o f kindred folks and th e ir dogs who m eet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec and place (503-246-5939 efraim levi@ aol.com . 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) first and third Friday o f each m onth at D irty Duck of each m onth at the 300 Club (300 L iberty S t SE. Salem. C all S ta r Em peror 24 Jack E DeVine at (503-285-5765 a fte r 10 a m ) (1 1 /0 1 ) star gazing, an occasional "le ctu re " and a m onthly plan tim e. Please call o r e-m ail fo r a copy o f the new sletter and inform ation about upcom ing events. (Kathe 503-909-2002 lgcoregon@ aol.com . 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Out Dancing teaches dancing fo r same-sex couples Men's Support Group, sponsored by Sw eet S pirit ning potluck. No experience necessary. (6:45-8:30 pm second Thursday planning m eeting. 503-289-3605 o r at Sally M ack's School o f Dance. Classes fo r different M etropolitan Com m unity Church, shares concerns, d is 503-466-0058 lespnw@ aol.com .) (6 /0 1 ) dance styles sta rt the firs t Friday o f each m onth. cusses gay issues and supports the M C C com m unity (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th St. David Lesbian social group for women 50 and older m eets on the third Saturday o f the m onth. (4 -7 pm. 503-642-3360 o r 5 0 3-331-0415 .) (6 /0 1 ) 503-363-4828 o r Joseph 503-363-3392.) (6/01 ) Mentors and Protégés (M A P ) is a group o f gay men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday in C orvallis. (Send a self-addressed, stam ped envelope to Long Yang Club Portland Chapter, a social group fo r Asian gays and lesbians and th e ir friends, m eets fo r events throughout the m etro area. (503-735-9425. PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 ) ( 11/01) fycpdx@ados. com. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG ) provides support, education and advo Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group fo r self- identifying women who are into S /M . Play parties are cacy. (7-9 pm th ird W ednesday F irst U nited M ethodist Church. 600 S tate S t. Salem M ailing address PO Box held on the second Saturday o f the m onth. (503-231-3992. lululist@ hotm ail.com . 121. G ates. OR 97346 503-393-9668 o r 503-897-2524.) (11 /0 1 ) w w w .spiretech.com /-aw ntie/lulu.htm .) (11 /0 1 ) Mount Hood Womyn netw ork professionally and Triangle Alliance is W estern O regon U niversity's socially (5 0 3 -7 0 1-8 3 0 2.)(6/0 1 ) gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club. It (5 0 3 -2 3 6 -5 /2 9 .7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Portland Gay and Lasbian Community Bowling Association meets 4 pm Sundays at Holywood Lanes. 40th Avenue and Halsey S treet. (PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002. 503-293-0438. bowlpdx@aol.com. m em bers.aol.com /bowlpdx/pcba.htm l.) (11/01) Rosa City Softball Association is an adult softball league fo r the gay lesbian and bisexual com m unity and friends in the Portland m etropolitan area. W e o ffe r an open division and a wom en's division. W e are affiliated w ith the N orth Am erican Gay Am ateur A th le tic Alliance. (503-203-9160. w w w .portlandgaysoftball. com. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at m ainstream and advanced strives to prom ote tolerance and acceptance tow ard Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support levels. (PO B ox 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352. 503-234-9944. w w w .rdrop.com /users/ram blers.) sexual m inonties and helps provide social activitie s and support fo r students. (W estern O regon University. organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals ( 11 / 01 ) W erner U niversity C enter. M onm outh. 503 838-8000 Portland. OR 97208 503-646-2802. tnanglealliance@ hotm ail com. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) www. te le po rt com /~nw ga. 7 (6 /0 1 ) M onthly open m eetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Oregon Bears is a social group fo r bears and their adm irers. New sletter, a ctivitie s and m onthly social gath erings. (503-240-2813. w w w .oregonbears.org.)(11/01) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club fo r gay men w ho enjoy being nude. M onthly Metro: Anti-violence potlucks and events. G uests are invited to attend tw o events before deciding on m em bership. (PO Box Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency shelter fo r fem ale-identified dom estic violence survivors and a support group fo r wom en battered by wom en. 14174, Portland. OR 9 7 2 9 3 0 1 7 4 .) (6 /0 1 ) Portland Bisexual Alliance plays host to social and (503-232-7805. 503-289-6869. ext. 1 1 7 (6 /0 1 ) Ski Out. a group o f lesbians, gay men. and supportive friends, m eets approxim ately every other weekend Decem ber through M ay fo r downhill skiing trip s on M ount Hood, (w w w .skiout.org. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Team Portland Tennis Association welcom es women and men o f all skill levels to play at U niversity of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday. A lex 503-282-7210.) ( 11 / 01 ) Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program o f Project Q uest, o ffe rs individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities fo r people living w ith HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288 .7 (1 1 /0 1 ) political events for bisexual and bi-friendly people, organ Clackamas Women's Services o ffers shelter, sup port and resource referral services fo r survivors of izes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar o f events. G uest speakers and workshops are held 7 pm on dom estic and sexual violence. (O ffice 503-722 2366 C risis Une. 503-654-2288. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) the first and third Fridays o f the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. Open to aH. (503-775-9717. Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays Family Center Outreach Office, a program of pba@ txportland.org. www.biportland.org.) (11 /0 1 ) host to social events and groups. Call fo r schedule. Volunteers o f Am erica located in Southeast Portland, o ffers support groups and drop-in services to women Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not-for- (281 Fourth S t.. Ashland. OR 97520. M ailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. 541-488-6990. profit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com and children w ho are survivors o f dom estic violence m unity fo r safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S /M /le a th e r/fe tish in particu (A ri 503-771-5503. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) lar. (503-727-3148. w w w pdxleatheralhance.org.) (1 1 /0 1 ) Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day. Interpretation services are available fo r women who speak lim ited o r no English (503-235-5333 o r 888 235-5333.) (1 1 /0 1 ) Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor a support group for queer youth who have expe rienced em otional, physical o r sexual abuse in an in ti mate relationship Free, confidential and safe (503-238-0780.) (1 1 /0 1 ) past No fee. Services provided by experienced dom estic violence advocate. (309 W 12th Ave., Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext. 332 lexphyr42@ aol.com .) (11 /0 1 ) Willamette Valley: Health Womanapaca provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter cally. sexually o r em otionally and plays host to a lesbian Metro: Mental Health and bisexual wom en's support group. (Cnsis Helios Counseling o ffe rs m ental health services to 541-485-6513. Business 541-485-8232 Lesbian A lliance 5 4 1 -3 0 2 2 4 1 7 )0 1/01) (525 NE O regon S t. S uite 220. Portland. OR 97232. 503-238-0780.) (1 1 /0 1 ) YW CA of Greeter Portland Counseling Center o ffers sliding fee scale counseling fo r individuals, cou ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environm ent. It also o ffe rs a Lesbian Support G roup on W ednesday evenings. (1111 S W 10th Ave Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugana S A A is a 12-step fellow ship fo r those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual orientation is a nonissue (54 1 -3 4 2-5 5 8 2) (1 1 /0 1 ) Any Lengths Gay A A is a group fo r gay men that m eets to discuss their sobnety 10 am Sundays at Good Sam aritan H ospital (M eeting Room B. Sixth Floor. Metro: Arts & Music H elp cre a te a Laabian A rt Guild C all the 1040 N W 22nd A v e ) (6 /0 1 ) Lesbian C om m unity P ro je ct fo r th e date o f the next planning m eeting (50 3-223-0071 o r 5 0 3 -2 8 5 -4 3 3 9 7 Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step m eetings and ( 6 / 01 ) social a ctivitie s fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com Portland Laabian Choir welcom es supportive mem m unity C all fo r m eeting tim es and activities (2940-A SE bers and volunteers (503 241 8994 7 (6 /0 1 ) Belm ont S t. 503-238-6091.) (1 1 /0 1 ) Portland Gay Man's Chorut is open to singers, Lunch Bunch plays host to A lcoholics Anonym ous m eetings fo r gays and lesbians but is open to everyone M eetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays (M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f Portland. 2400 NE B roadw ay 7 (11 /0 1 ) support m em bers and volunteers (503-460-3689 w w w pdxgm c o rg .) (11 /0 1 ) Raal Contraction is a social gathenng fo r gay men w ho are a rtists, w riters o r m usicians o r who pursue som e creative a ctivity M onthly potlucks on the second Friday (C arl 503-284 2971.) (1 1 /0 1 ) Metro: Sexual Roaa City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band and sw ing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and sup MuRnomah County HeaRh Department STD Program offers HfV and STD testing by appointment p o rtive m usicians and friends (PO Box 1082. P ortland. OR 9 7 2 0 7 503 7 9 0 2 1 7 0 Monday-Fnday and on a first com e, first served wefc-m oasis w so oners nepaotis a anc □ testing, treatment, vacci w w w ram beaux n e t/rv g fb 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a nèw place to gather in Vancouver fo r social (360-896-6665 furry@ aracnet.com .) (6 /0 1 ) ext. 332. www.gayvancouverwa o rg ) (1 1 /0 1 ) in 1980 A ctivities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a polyam ory interest group. M eetings are held on Portland Metro Prime Tim er« a social group fo r The mature gay men and those who appreciate them , com es ly older than 45, who live in the Vancouver/Clark County the firs t and third M ondays. (7 3 0 pm Red and Black together fo r social, educational arid cultural purposes. area. (Judy 360-906-1763. Judy342@ cs.com.) (6/01 ) Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division. Laury (PO Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228 503-788-1612 o r 5 0 3 -2 85-4848) (1 1 /0 1 ) 360-254-1718. pdxprim etim ers@ yahoo.com .) (1 1 /0 1 ) inclusive social, support and education network founded Brother to Brother is a fam ily o f A frican American Portland State University Queers and Allies gay and bisexual men dedicated to the em powerm ent o f and im provem ent in the quality o f life w ithin our comm u o ffe r educational and social program m ing and support and referral services fo r people o f all orientations and n ity Board m eetings at 5:30 pm every third M onday o f the month. (PO Box 3182. Portland, OR 97208 Brian 503-417 7991 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) co lors* Everyone is invited to participate in activities and m eetings. (4 4 1A Sm ith M em orial Center. COQSURE is a social group fo r people who were bom o r raised fem ale but who d o n 't presently identify as to ta lly female (FTM. butch, boy, e tc.) This includes exploring possibilities fo r inner and outer gender regard Metro: Recovery Washington: Social contact and resources. Hours w ill increase w ith com m u n ity involvem ent. (309 W 12th Ave. 360-695-1325. 97254-0254. C J toycj@ neU erocom .) (6 /0 1 ) people who were bom female or intersexed and who are unsure o f th e ir gender o r who are considering changing identity from fem ale to male, guys who are 5 0 3 -2 9 4 -7 4 4 0 o r 503-294-7401. e xt 2017. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) lam bdacntr@ aol.com . w w w .aelcca.org. 7 (6 /0 1 ) a leather lifestyle and keep abreast o f leather happen ings. No dues, no form al organization, no o ffice rs or board, ju st leather socialization fo r the past 15 years Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender fo r wom en and children who have been abused physi the lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans com m unities wom en. M onthly w orkshops and social events are held in and around Portland. (PO Box 97254. Portland. OR Portland Leather Men m eet every second Saturday o f the m onth fo r potluck and socializing. M eet men into Southern Oregon: Social less o f how the w orld sees them, individuals who are not interested in transitioning but identify always or som etim es as guys, as w ell as guys who are transition ing o r have transitioned. W e welcom e significant others and members o f all sexual orientations m the Portland area. (503-471-1515 coqsure@ onekst.com .) (6 /0 1 ) Dipstick Lesbian« and Dyfcas with Hot Rods invite women w ith c o d cars to go ermsm w ith them 503-725-5681. queersandalliesffm ailpdx edu 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Roee City Discussion Club, the largest open pansexu al dub in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter. (503-972-1869. rcdc@ teleport com www teleport.com /~rcdc.) (11/01) Together Works a confidential group fo r lesbians, gays, bisexuals and friends, m eets fo r socials and dis cussions o f topics o f m utual interest M eets second and fourth M ondays. (7 30 pm M ay-Septem ber. 7 pm O ctober A p ril First B a p tist Church. 125 SE C ow ls S t., M cM innville Don 503-434-6266 .7 (11 /0 1 ) Young Men's Coffee Talk happens every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave. 503-223-5907. ext. 233.) (1 1/01) Friends a weekly support and discussion group for Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a s o c ia l group fo r lesbians 35 and older They m eet fo r a potluck on the second Saturday o f each m onth E-mail new slet te r is free on request (503-760-0816. HatapsOaol c o m ) (1 1 /0 1 ) Gay Man's Drawing Group m eets on the fourth Saturday o f the m onth; m odels and guys who like to draw are welcom e to call fo r more inform ation (PhAjp 5 0 3 -2 8 7 -7 4 4 7 ) (1 1 /0 1 ) Willamette Valley: Social Confluencei The Willamette Valley Mixed G A LA Chorus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at Unitarian U niversalist Congregation o f Salem , 5090 C enter St. NE. (541-754-4144 conffuence@ ao!com . 7 (6 /0 1 ) Gay and Lasbian Alliance (G A LA ) m eets at Lane Com m unity C ollege, Eugene. (541-741-4501. ext. 2 3 3 6 7 (6 /0 1 ) Lane County Men's Health Network o ffe rs social events, retreats, workshops and training fo r bi, gay and trans men. Com m unity calendars and mailings. Training and netw orking men to build com m unity from a grass roots perspective (1966 Garden A ve., Eugene. 541-342-5088. ext. 23. tseager@ hivalliance o rg .) (6 /0 1 ) Marion berry Salon m eets m onthly in Salem fo r potlucks and discussion o f books touching on the le s bian, gay o r bisexual experience. (C ary 5 0 3 -3 6 3 6 0 36 manonberrysak>n@ aol co m ) (1 1 /0 1 ) The Lesbian Connection (T L O Lunch Bunch m eets 11 am Sundays at the French Horn and 5-8 pm on the second Friday o f the m onth at the Fifth S treet (503 284-5546.) (6 /0 1 ) African American gay and bisexual men, m eets from 5 to 7 pm W ednesdays (Brian 503-287 8651.) (6 /0 1 ) Thorny Roses is a social group for lesbians, pnmari- Metro: Physical Recreation M arket food court in Eugene A ll women welcom e (Bonnie 541 -68 3 2 7 9 3 ) (1 1 /0 1 ) Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a variety o f activities and social events inducing hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and raft ing. (503-4525680 w w w adventuregrouporg.)(11/01) SPIRITUALITY Border Riders Motorcycle Club, the largest motorcy cle dub for gay men and friends in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, plays host to day runs jtrd campng Metro: Spirituality events (bcbkerOyehoo com wwwborderriders org ) (6/01) Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a m ultira cial, m ulticultural, open and affirm ing church Sunday Cycling Leeblons In Portland (C U P S ) m eets w orship is at 10 am. and church school fo r children runs tw ice m onthly fo r bicycle rides A l ncing levels w el come (503-254-6971 7 (6 /0 1 ) concurrently (2941 NE A insw orth S t. 503-284-8767 au cc@ te lep o rtcom ) (1 1 /0 1 )
