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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 2001)
Community Project for the date of the next planning meeting (503-223-0071 or 5032854339 J (11/01) Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers. (503-241 8994.) (1 1/01) Klamath Area Lambda Association (KALA) is dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understand ing and acceptance of gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans gender people through education and social activities $20 donation for newsletter; no one denied because of inability to pay (541-273-2838 PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601. kalamfo@aol com ) (11/01) Washington: Community Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza din ner (skiing scale donations accepted but not required), talk and play Teen Group meets at the same time (6-8 pm thtrd Monday Children s Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave. 503-2283892 or 360-695-1325. ext 332 ) (11 /01) rienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an inti mate relationship Free, confidential and safe (503-238-0780.) (11/01) Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men 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. 503238-0780 J(11 /01) YWCA 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 (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294-7440or503-294-7401. ext. 20177(11/01) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7 pm first Tuesday. Lower Level Conference Room. First Congregational Church. 1220 NE 68th St.. Metro: Recovery Vancouver 360-695-2200. ourclarkcounty columbian.com/257/.) (1 1/01) Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com munity. Call for meeting times and activities. (2940-A SE Belmont St. 503-238-6091.) (11 /01) Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer support by appointment (360-695-1325. ext. 332 ) (11/01) Willamette Valley: Community Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689 www pdxgmc org.) (11 /01) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone Meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays (Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway) (1 1/01) who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday (Carl 503-284-2971.) (11/01) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band and swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and supportive musicians and fnends. (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 503-790-2170. www rambeaux.net/rcgfb.) (11/01) Metro: General group of 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 lespnwQaol.com.) (11/01) Lesbian social group for women 50 and older meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-331-0415.) (11/01) Long Yang Club Portland Chapter, a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their friends, meets for events throughout the metro area. (503-735-9425 lycpdxQados com.) (11/01) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self identifying women who are into S/M. Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503-231 -3992 lululistQhotmail. com. wwwspiretech.com/~awntie/lulu.htm.) (11 /01) Asian & Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit voice and community for Oregon Asian and Men's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films. (mensfilmtalk@home. com) 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. 503299-0120. aplg_pdx@yahoo com. 7(11/01) Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and socially. (503-701-8302.)(1 1/01) Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender- inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks, field trips and a polyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays. (7:30 pm. Red and Black Cafe. Southeast Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals. Monthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 503-646-2802. www. teleport.com/~nwga.) (11 /01) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings. (503-240-2813. www.oregonbears.org.) (1 1/01) 22nd and Division Laury 503-285-4848.) (11/01) 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. (PO Box 14174, Portland. OR 5015 COYOTE is an association for sex workers in Eugene. (PO Box 12244. Eugene. OR 97401 ) (6/01) AFTER 8 works for political change and provides information and referral for lesbian, gay. bi and trans people in 8enton and Linn counties and 97293-0174.) (6/01) Portland Bisexual Alliance plays host to social and political events for bisexual and bi-friendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of events. Guest speakers and workshops are held 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) (11 /01) sponsors a Harvey Milk Awards Dinner in November (7 pm second Tuesday 101 NW 23rd St. Corvallis. Mailing address: PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-8157.) (11 /01) Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire meets 7:30 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty St. SE. Salem Call Star Emperor 24 Jack E De Vine Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexu- al, not-for-profit organization dedicated to fos tering a positive community for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexualities in gen eral and S/M/leather/fetish in particular. at 503-304-2270 or Star Empress 24 Morgan La fay at 503-362-7419. iscwe@uswest. net. ) ( 11 /01 ) (503- 727-3148. www. pdxleatheralliance. org.) (11/01) Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all lesbians and gay men who have children from birth through preschool. Meets the sec ond Saturday of every month in Eugene. (Aquene 541-344-5847.) (11/01) Portland Leather Men meet every sec ond Saturday of the month for potluck and socializing Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years. (360-896-6665 furry@aracnet.com.) (11/01) Men's Support Group, spon sored by Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Church, shares con cerns. discusses gay issues and sup ports the MCC community (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th St. David 503-363-4828 or Joseph 503-363-3392.) (11/01) Portland Opera present« Saturday Night Fever July 10 to 15 at Keller Auditorium Mentors and Protégés (MAP) is a group of gay men 18 and older Meets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345.)(11/01) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United Methodist Church. 600 State St.. Salem Mailing address: PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503-3939668 or 503-897-2524.) (11 /01) SAA is a 12-step program to recover from sex addic tion and to live sexually healthy lives Orientation is never an issue (503-236-5961.) (11/01) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Pro gram offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday- Friday and on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment, vaccinations and community education for gay and bisexual men. (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St 503-248-3700 ) (11/01) Triangle Alliance is Western Oregon University s gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club It strives to promote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual mmonties and helps provide social activities and support for students (Western Oregon University. Werner University Center. Monmouth 503-838-8000 tnanglealliance@hotmail com.) (11/01) Washington: Health Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse, current or past. No fee. Services provided by experienced domestic violence advocate. (309 W 12th Ave.. Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext 332 Iezephyr42@ad com.) (11/01) Brother to Brother is a family of African Amencan gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement in the quality of life within our commu nity. Board meetings at 5:30 pm every third Monday of the month (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 Brian 503-417-7991.)(1 1/01) 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 intersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considering changing identity from female to male, guys who are exploring 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. coqsure@onehst com.) (11/01) Friends a weekly support and discussion group for African Amencan gay and bisexual men, meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Brian 503-287-8651 7(11/01) Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle Hours provides emergency shelter for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (503-232-7805. 503-289-6869. ext 11.7(11/01) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence (Office 503-722-2366 Cnsis Line 503 654-2288 )(11/01) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-in services to women Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter 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 541-302-2417.) (11/01) Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is a nonissue (541-3425582 7(11/01) and children who are survivors of domestic violence (Ari 503-771 55037(11/01) Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor a support group for queer youth who have expe Gay Men'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) (11/01) Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting social environment for chubby men and the men who like them that way. (503-2414535 www chubnet net/gentlegiants.) (11/01) 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 Memorial Center. 503-725-5681. queersandallies@mail.pdx.edu.) (11/01) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan- sexual club in 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 rcdc@teleport.com. www.teleport.com/~ncdc.) (11 /01) Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and friends, meets for socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and fourth Mondays. (7.30 pm May-September. 7pm October-Apnl. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St., McMinnville Don 503434-6266) (11/01) Young Men's Coffee Talk happens every Wednesday at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext. 233.) (1 1/01) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting. (503452-5680 www adventuregroup org.) (11/01) BiNet Oregon, the state's bisexual and polymory community-building outdoor group, organizes regular day adventures. b¿nnual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regional summer gathenngs (503-680-7958. BiNetOROpomtflash. com. BiNetOr pomtflash com) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for charities withm the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans community (isrcOaolcom www rosecourt org.) (11/01) (11/01) Metro: Arts & Music Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place (503-246-5939 efraimlevr0aolcom)(11IO1) Help create a Lesbian Art Guild Call the Lesbian Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving 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 Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English (503-235-5333 or 888235-5333) (11 /01) Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck on the second Saturday of each month. E-mail newslet ter is free on request (503-760-0816. Hatapsffaol com.) (11/01) Portland Metro Prime Timers, a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, comes together for social, educational and cultural purposes. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-788-1612 or 360-254-1718. pdxpnmetimers@yahoo.com.) (11/01) Cycling Lesbians In Portland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle ndes All riding levels wel come. (503-254 6971.) (11/01) (503-285-5765 after 10 am.)(11/01) K-8 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. (503-285-2986) (1 1/01) Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest? Then join the Lesbian Equestrian Group. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav@rdrop.com.) (11 /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 copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Kathe 503909-2002 lgcoregon@aol.com.) (11 /01) Out Dancing teaches 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) (11/01) Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling Association meets 4 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. 40th Avenue and Halsey Street. (PO Box 80002, Portland. OR 97280-1002. 503-293-0438. bowlpdx@aol.com. members.aolcom/bowlpdx/pcba.html.) (11/01) Rose City Softball Association is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bisexual community and friends in the Portland metropolitan area. We offer an open division and a women's division. We are affiliated with the North Amencan Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance. (503-203-9160. www.portlandgaysoftball.com.) (11/01) Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at fhainstream and advanced levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352. 503-234-9944 www. rdrop. com/users/ramblers .7(11/01) Ski Out, a group of lesbians, gay men, and supportive fnends. meets approximately every other weekend December through May for downhill skiing trips on Mount Hood, (www.skiout.org.) (11/01) Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes women and men of all skill levels to play at University of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503-282-7210.) (11/01) Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of Project Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288.) (11/01) Westside Lesbians at Play meets for potlucks, games, drumming, lots of laughter, kayaking and more. (Grace 503-643-3209). (11/01) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday morning in Eugene (9 am 15th and Agate. Hank 541484 6259 or Sadie 541485-3282.) Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays host to social events and groups. Call for schedule. (281 Fourth St., Ashland, OR 97520 Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. 541488-6990 lambdacntr@aol.com. wwwaelcca org ) (11/01) Washington: Social Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social contact and resources. Hours will increase with commu nity involvement (309 W 12th Ave. 360-695-1325, ext. 332 www.gayvancouverwa.org.) (1 1/01) Willamette Valley: Social Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE. (541-7544144 con8uence@aol.com.) (11/01) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian. gay or bisexual experience. (Cary 503-363-6036. manonberrysalon@aol.com.) (11/01) The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch meets 11 am Sundays at the French Hom and 5-8 pm on the second Pnday of the month at the Fifth Street Market food court in Eugene All women welcome (Bonnie 541 683 2793) (11/01) The Lesbian Sewing and Project Group, a fun social organization, meets in Corvallis (Joan 541-928-5745.) (11/01) The Lesbian Social Group meets in Eugene to eat. talk, laugh and work on projects ranging from sewing to artwork to photo albums (541-513-2754.)(1 1/01) SPIRITUALITY .................... I 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 auccOteleport com.) (11/01)
