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
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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)