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Coastal Oregon: Community
a day Interpretation services are available fo r women
who speak lim ited or no English. (503-235-5333 or
N orth Coast Prida N etw ork serves the lesbian,
888 235-5333.) (11 /0 1 )
gay, bi and trans com m unities in the Colum bia Pacific
region; publishes a quarterly new sletter, maintains a
resource center, which plays host to board m eetings;
and presents "G ertrude's W ilde Social M ixer" in A storia
on the third M onday o f each m onth (S uite 209. (0 Sixth
S t . Astona M ailing address PO Box 1317. Astona. OR
97103 M onday social: 5 3 0 -9 pm at Café Union town.
231 W M anne Drive. A stona 503-338-0161 X 1 1/01)
Southern Oregon Community
A b d ill-E lln Lambda Com m unity C antor o ffers
support groups and resources fo r the sexual mmonty
com m unity and its fnends. Com prehensive m onthly
new sletter. Pnzm. details local groups and events.
(281 Fourth S t . Ashland. OR 97520 M ailing address
PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541 -488-6990
lam bdacntr@ aolcom w w w . a e lcca o rg . 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
Klam ath Araa Lambda A ssociation (KALA) is
dedicated to prom oting awareness, health, understand
ing and acceptance o f gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans-
gender people through education and social activities.
$20 donation fo r new sletter; no one denied because o f
inability to pay (541-273-2838 PO Box 43. Klamath
Falls. OR 97601. kalainfo@ aol.com .) (1 1 /0 1 )
Washington Community
Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and
Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza din
ner (shdmg-scale donations accepted but not required), talk
and play Teen Group m eets at the same time. (6-8 pm
third Monday Children s Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave
503-2283892 or 360695-1325. ext. 3 3 2 ) ( \ \ /0 1 )
R oots and Branches and Bradley-Angle House sponsor
a support group fo r queer youth who have expe
nenced em otional, physical o r sexual abuse in an in ti
m ate relationship. Free, confidential and safe.
(503 2 3 8 -0 7 8 0 ) ( f t / O f )
Metro: Mental Health
Holios Counseling o ffe rs m ental health services to
the lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans com m unities
(525 NE O regon S t . S uite 220. Portland. OR 97232
503 238 0 780 ) ( \ \ m
YWCA o f G reater P ortland Counseling Center
o ffe rs sliding fee scale counseling fo r individuals, cou
ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
environm ent It also o ffers a Lesbian Support G roup on
W ednesday evenings. (1111 S W 10th Ave.
503 2 9 4 -7 4 4 0 o r 503-294-7401. ext 2 0 /7 .1 (1 1 /0 1 )
Metro: Recovery
Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step m eetings and
social activities fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com
m unity C all fo r m eeting tim es and activities. (2940-A SE
Belm ont St. 503-238-6091.) (1 1 /0 1 )
Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonym ous
m eetings fo r gays and lesbians but is open to everyone
M eetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays. (M etro
politan C om m unity Church o f Portland. 2400 NE
B roadw ay) (1 1 /0 1 )
SAA is a 12 step program to recover from sex addic
tion and to live sexually healthy lives. O rientation is
never an issue. (5 0 3 -4 5 2 -5 9 6 /.) (1 1 /0 1 )
r a ren ts, ra rn in w am i rn e n a s or Lesotans ano
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy.
(7 pm first Tuesday Lower Level Conference Room. First
Congregational Church. 1220 NE 68th St.. Vancouver.
360695-2200 ourclarkcounty Columbian com /257/.) ( f t / O f )
Sexual M in ority Services P roject o ffe rs individual
peer support by appointm ent. (360-6 9 51 3 2 5 . ext. 3 32 )
( 11 / 01 )
Willamette Valley: Community
AFTER 8 works fo r political change and provides in fo r
m ation and referral fo r lesbian, gay. bi and trans people
in Benton and bnn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk
Awards Dinner m Novem ber (7 pm second Tuesday
101 N W 23rd S t . Corvallis. M ailing address P O B ox
1828. Corvallis. O R 97339 5 4 1 -7 5 2 -8 1 5 7 )1 11 /0 1 )
Im perial Sovereign C ourt o f the W illam ette
Empire m eets 7 30 pm on the firs t and th ird Tuesday
o f each m onth at the 300 Club (300 L iberty St. SE.
Salem C all S ta r Em peror 24 Jack E D eVine at
503-304-2270 o r S ta r Em press 24 M organ Lafay a t
503-362- 7419 iscwe@ uswest. net 1 ( 11 /0 1 )
Metro: Sexual
M ultnom ah County Health Departm ent STD
Program o ffe rs HIV and STD testing by appointm ent
M onday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served walk-in
basis. Also o ffe rs hepatitis A and B testing, treatm ent,
vaccinations and com m unity education fo r gay and
bisexual men. (S ixth Floor. 426 S W S tark St.
503-248-3700.) (11 /0 1 )
Washington: Health
Sexual M inority Services Project offers individual
peer counseling fo r victim s o f dom estic abuse, current or
past. No fee. Services provided by experienced dom estic
violence advocate. (309 W 12th A v e . Vancouver
360695-1325. ext. 332. lezephyr42@ aol.com.) (11 /0 1 )
Willamette Valley: Health
Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all
lesbians and gay men w ho have children from birth
through preschool M eets the second Saturday o f every
month in Eugene. (Aquene 541-344-5847.) ( 11/01)
Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for
women and children who have been abused physically, sex
ually 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. H I 1/01)
M en's Support Group, sponsored by S w eet Spint
M etropolitan C om m unity Church, shares concerns, d is
cusses gay issues and supports the M CC comm unity.
(7 pm second Thursday 434 18th S t D avid
503 363-4828 o r Joseph 503-363-3392 ) 0 MOD
men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday in
Family Center O utreach O ffice a program o f
Volunteers o f Am erica located m Southeast Portland,
o ffers support groups and drop-m services to women
and children w ho are survivors o f dom estic violence
(An 503 7 7 1 5 5 0 3 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours
P ortland Leather Men m eet every second Saturday
and place. (503-246 5939 efraim levi@ aol com .) (1 1 /0 1 )
Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group
Portland Laabian C hoir welcom es supportive mem
Portland Gay M an's Chorus is open to singers,
support m em bers and volunteers. (503-460-3689
w ww pdxgm c.org.) (11 /0 1 )
Raal Connection is a social gathenng fo r gay men
who are a rtists, w nters or m usicians or who pursue
some creative activity. M onthly potlucks on the second
Fnday (C arl 503-2 8 4 -2 9 7 1 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
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Rosa C ity 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 w w w ram beaux.net/rcglb 1(11/01)
fo r women who share an interest in S /M , D /S . age
play, clothing fetishes, or BDSM Potlucks and discus
sions are held on third Saturdays. (PO Box 14931,
Portland. OR 9 7 2 9 3 )
Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun loving
group o f women who enjoy exploring all aspects o f the
environm ent. A ctivities include bird watching, nature
walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking,
star gazing, an occasional "lectu re * and a m onthly plan
ning potluck No experience necessary ( 6 4 5 - 8 3 0 pm
second Thursday planning m eeting 503-289-3605 o r
503-466-0058. lespnw@ aol com 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older
m eets on the third Saturday o f the month (4 -7 pm
5 0 3 6 4 2 3 3 6 0 o r 503-331-0415.) (1 1 /0 1 )
Long Yang Club Portland Chapter, a social group
fo r Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. m eets fo r
events throughout the m etro area (503-735-9425.
lycpdx@ adoscom .) ( 11/01)
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group fo r self
Metro: General
identifying women vdio are into S /M . Play parties are
held on the second Saturday o f the month
(503-231 3992 lululist@ hotm ail com.
www spiretech co m /-a w n tie /lu lu htm 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
Asian A P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
a nonprofit vo ce and com m unity fo r O regon Asian and
Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men A ctivi
ties include potlucks. recreational outings, retreats, cul
tural events and workshops Events provide a safe envi
ronm ent to m eet and connect w ith other Asians and
Pacific Islanders (PO Box 826. Portland. OR 97207.
503 299-0120 apig_pdx@ yahoocom )( 11/01)
( mensfilmtalk@ home com )
Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender
inclusive social, support and education network founded n
I960 Activities include dances, potlucks, field trips and a
pofyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first
organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals
M onthly open m eetings and socials (PO Box 4928
Portland. OR 97208 5 0 3 6 4 6 2 8 0 2
www teleport.com /~nw ga.) ( f 1 /0 1 )
Men's FilmTalk m eets regularly to discuss film s
M ount Hood Womyn network professionally and
socially (5 0 3 -7 0 1 8 3 0 2 )1 11/01)
N orthw est Gender Allience is a social and support
O ut D ancing teaches dancing fo r same-sex couples
at Sally M ack's School o f Dance. Classes fo r different
dance styles sta rt the firs t Friday o f each month
(503-236-5129.) (1 1 /0 1 )
P ortland Gay and Lasbian Com m unity
B ow ling A ssociation m eets 4 pm Sundays at
Hollyw ood Lanes. 40th Avenue and Halsey S treet.
(PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002.
503-2 9 3 0 4 38 . bowlpdx@ aol.com .
m em bers, aoi com /bow tpdx/pcba. h tm l) (1 1 /0 1 )
Rosa C ity S o ftb a ll A s s o c ia tio n is an a d u lt
Portland M etro Prim e Tim er*, a social group fo r
Rosstown Ramblar* . Portland's gay and lesbian
m ature gay men and those who appreciate them , com es
together fo r social, educational and cultural purposes.
(PO Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228 503-788-1612 o r
360-254-1718. pdxphm etim ers@ yahoo.com .) (11 /0 1 )
square dance club, dances at m ainstieam and advanced
levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352
503-234-9944. w w w .rd ro p .co m /u se rs/ra m b le rs.n tf /0 1 )
P ortland State U niversity Q ueer* and A llies
Rose C ity Discussion Club, the largest open pansexu
al club 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@ teteport.com www.teteport co m / -rc d b .K II/0 1 )
Jew ish Gay M en's Group— call fo r m eeting tim e
Lasbian Garden C lub is a group o f women who
love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants,
seeds, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a good
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. Igcoregon@ aol.com .) ( 11/01)
s o ftb a ll league fo r th e gay. lesbian and bisexual
co m m u n ity and frie n d s in th e P o rtla nd m e tro p o lita n
area. W e o ffe r an open d ivisio n and a w om en's d iv i
sion. W e are a ffilia te d w ith th e N o rth A m erican G ay
A m a te u r A th le tic A llia n ce (5 0 3 -2 0 3 -9 1 6 0
w w w p o rtla n d g a y s o ftb a ll.c o m .) (11 /0 1 )
nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money
fo r chanties w ithin the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans
comm unity, (isrc@ aol.com . www ro se co u rt.o rg ) l 11/01)
SOCIAL
wom yn and horses fo r equestrian activities in the Pacific
N orthw est? Then join the Lasbian Equestrian
Group (D enise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339.
kelrav@ rdrop.com .) (1 1 /0 1 )
o f the m onth fo r potluck and socializing. M eet men into
a leather life style and keep abreast o f leather happen
ings. N o dues, no form al organization, no o ffice rs o r
board, ju st leather socialization fo r the past 15 years.
(360-896-6665 furry@ aracnet.com .) (1 1 /0 1 )
are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual
onentation is a nonissue. (5 4 /-3 4 2 -5 5 8 2 .K 1 1 /0 1 )
bers and volunteers. (503-241 -8 9 9 4 1 0 1 /0 1 )
port and resource referral services fo r survivors o f
dom estic and sexual violence (O ffice 503 722 2366
Cnsis Line: 5 0 3 6 5 4 -2 2 8 8 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
Saturday o f the month; m odels and guys who like to
draw are welcom e to call fo r m ore inform ation. (Phillip
503-287-7447.) ( 11/01)
p ro fit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com
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
lar. (503-727-3148. w w w pdxleatheraH iance.org.)( ff/O f)
503-725-5681 queersandalhes@ m ail.pdx.edu.) (1 1 /0 1 )
Triangle A lliance is W estern O regon U niversity's
Clackamas Women's Services o ffe rs shelter, sup
Gay Men's Draw ing Group m eets on the fourth
Portland Leather A lliance is a pansexual. not-for-
Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a
Help create a Lasbian A rt G uild Call the Lesbian
Com m unity Project fo r the date o f the next planning
m eeting (503-223-0071 o r 503-285-4339 H 11/01)
Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency shelter
fo r fem ale identified dom estic violence survivors and a
support group fo r women battered by wom en
(503-232-7805. 5 03 289-6869. ext 1 /1 (1 1 /0 1 )
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social
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.
flataps@ aol.com .) ( f 1/01)
Portland Bisexual Alliance plays host to social and
political events fo r bisexual and bi-fnendly people, organ
izes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar o f
events. G uest speakers and workshops are held 7 pm on
the firs t and third Fridays o f the month at Laughing Horse
Books, 3652 SE Division St. Open to all (503-775-9717.
pba@ biportland.org. www.biportland.org.) ( f t / O f )
Eugana SAA is a 12-step fellow ship fo r those who
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
121. G ates. OR 9 7 3 46 503-393-9668 o r
503-897-2524 ) (1 1 /0 1 )
Metro: Antl-vlolence
Friends a weekly support and discussion group for
African Am erican gay and bisexual men. m eets from
5 to 7 pm W ednesdays. (Bnan 503-287 8651.) (1 1 /0 1 )
social club fo r gay men who enjoy being nude. M onthly
potlucks and events. G uests are invited to attend tw o
events before deciding on m em bership. (PO Box 3152.
Portland. OR 97293-3152. O RG ANJnfo@
ORGAN-Pdx org www O RG AN Pdx org) (1 1 /0 1 )
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Metro: Arts & Music
HEALTH
COQSURE is a social group fo r people who were
bom or raised fem ale but who do n 't presently identify
as to ta lly fem ale (FTM, butch, boy. etc.). This includes
people who were bom female o r intersexed and who
are unsure o f their gender o r who are considenng
changing identity from female to male, guys who are
explonng possibilities fo r inner and outer gender regard
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 well as guys who are transition
ing o r have transitioned. W e welcom e significant others
and members o f all sexual onentations in the Portland
area. (503-471-1515. coqsure@ onelist.com .) (11 /0 1 )
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
o ffe r educational and social program m ing and support
and referral services fo r people o f all orientations and
colors Everyone is invited to participate in activities and
m eetings. (441A Sm ith M em orial Center.
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club It
strives to prom ote tolerance and acceptance tow ard
sexual m inonties and helps provide social a ctivitie s and
support fo r students (W estern O regon U niversity.
W erner U niversity C enter. M onm outh 503 838-8000
tnanglealliance@ hotm ail com. 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
B rother to B rother is a fam ily o f African American
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 com m u
nity. Board m eetings at 5 30 pm every third M onday o f
the month. (P O B ox 3182. Portland. O R 97208 Brian
5 0 3 -4 1 7 -7 9 9 1 .)( 11/01)
Oregon Bears is a social group fo r bears and their
adm irers N ew sletter, activities and m onthly social gath
erings. (503-240-2813. w ww oregonbears o rg 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
Gentle Giants o f Oregon is a group dedicated to pro
viding an accepting social environment fo r chubby men
and the men who like them that way (5 03-241-4535.
w w w chubnet.net/gentlegiants.H f 1/01)
M entors and Protégés (M AP) is a group o f gay
C orvallis. (Send a self-addressed, stam ped envelope to
PO Box 231. Foster. O R 97345 )1 11 /01 )
and third Mondays (7. 30 pm Red and Black Cafe. South
east 22nd and Division. Laury 503-285-4848. H 11/01)
Together W orks a confidential group fo r lesbians,
gays, bisexuals and fnends. 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 pnl F irst B aptist Church. 125 SE C ow ls St..
M cM innville Don 5 0 3 4 3 4 6 2 6 6.) (1 1 /0 1 )
Young M en's Coffee Talk happens every
W ednesday at 3 Fnends C offeehouse. (7-9 pm . 201 SE
12th Ave. 503-223-5907. ext 233.1 (1 1 /01 )
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors
group, organizes a variety o f activities and social events
including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and raft
ing. (503-452 5680 www adventuregroup.org.) (11/01)
BiNet Oregon, the state's bisexual and polymory commu
nity-building outdoor group, organizes regular day adven
tures. biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest
regwnal summer gathenngs (503-680-7958
BiNetOR@pointflash com BiNetO r pointflash com .1 (11 /0 1 )
C ycling Lesbians in P ortland (CLIPS) m eets
tw ice m onthly fo r bicycle rides AH nding levels w el
com e (5 0 3 2 5 4 -6 9 7 1 .) (1 1 /0 1 )
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures fo r
women P articipants are responsible fo r providing their
own equipm ent and choosing outings appropriate fo r
th e ir skill and fitness level All skiH levels welcom e
(503 285-5765 a fte r 10 am 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
K 0 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
ond Sunday o f each m onth (503-285 2 9 8 6 1 (1 1 /0 1 )
S ki 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 dow nhill skiing trip s on
M ount Hood, (w w w .skio u t.o rg .)( t 1/01)
Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes women
and men o f all skiH levels to play at University of Portland.
(8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503 282-72lO .H t 1/01)
Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of
Project Q uest, o ffe rs individual, group, indoor and o u t
door physical recreation opportunities fo r people living
w ith HIV and AID S (503-493-0288 ) (1 1 /0 1 )
W astsido Lesbians at Play m eets fo r potlucks.
games, drum m ing, lo ts o f laughter, kayaking and more.
(G race 503-643-3209) (1 1 /0 1 )
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
Frontrunner and W alkers go out every Saturday
m orning in Eugene. (9 am 15th and Agate. Hank
541 484 6 259 o r Sadie 541-485-3282 )
Southern Oregon Social
A b dill-E llis Lambda Com m unity Center plays
host to social events and groups. C all fo r schedule
(281 Fourth S t.. Ashland. OR 97520 M ailing address:
PO Box 9 27 Ashland. OR 97520 541 488-6990
lam bdacntr@ aol.com w w w aelcca o rg ) (1 1 /0 1 )
Washington Social
Sexual M in o rity Services Pro je ct Drop-In
C enter is a new place to gather in Vancouver fo r social
contact and resources Hours w ill increase w ith com m u
n ity involvem ent (309 W 12th A ve 360-695-1325.
ext 332 www gayvancouverwa o rg .1 (11 /0 1 )
Willamette Valley: Social
Confluence! The W illam ette Valley Mixed
GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at Unitarian
Um versalist C ongregation o f Salem. 5090 C enter St
NE (541 754 4144 confluence@aol com.) (1 1 /0 1 )
Do you have a horse? Looking to get together w ith
M arion b erry Salon m eets m onthly in Salem fo r