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 )