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30 ♦ august 12001 the second Saturday of each month E-mail newsletter is Portland Leather Men m eet every second Saturday o f the m onth fo r potluck and socializing. M eet men into free on request. (503-7604816 llataps@ aolcom )(11/01) a leather life style and keep abreast o f leather happen group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck on Gay Men's D raw ing Group m eets on the fourth Parants, Families and Friands of Lesbians and Gays CPF LAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm first Tuesday Loner Level Conference Room, First Congregational Church, 1220 NE 68th S t, Vancouver 360-696-2200 ourclarkcounty Columbian com /257/J (11701) Sexual M inority Services Project offers individual peer draw are welcom e to call fo r m ore inform ation. (Phillip SAA is a 12-step program to recover from sex addic Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to pro tion and to live sexually healthy lives O rientation is viding an accepting social environment fo r chubby men never an issue. (503-452 5961.) (1 1 /0 1 ) and the men who like them that way (503-241 -4535. support by appointment (3666961325, ext 3 3 2 /(1 1 /0 1 ) Willamette Valley: Community AFTER 8 w orks fo r political change and provides in fo r m ation and referral fo r lesbian, gay. bi and trans people in Benton and Lmn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Awards Dinner in November. (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 23rd S t . C orvallis M ailing address PO Box (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark S t 503-248-3700.) (11/01) 1828. Corvallis. O R 9 7 3 39 541 7 5 2 -8 1 5 7 )1 1 1 /0 1 ) o f each m onth at the 300 Club. (300 b b e rty S t. SE. Salem C all S ta r Em peror 24 Jack E DeVine a t 503 304 2270 o r S ta r Em press 24 M organ Lafay at 503 362-7419 iscw e@ usw est.net.)(11/01) Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all lesbians and gay men w ho have children from birth 503-287 7447.) (1 1 /0 1 ) w w w .chubnet.net/gentlegiants.H I 1/01) Monday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment, vacci nations and community education for gay and bisexual men. Im perial Sovereign C ourt o f the W illam ette Empire m eets 7 30 pm on the firs t and third Tuesday Saturday o f the m onth; m odels and guys who like to mgs for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone. M eet ings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays (M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f Portland, 2400N E Broadway) (11/01) Washington: Health Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a 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.org.7G 1/01) Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call fo r m eeting tim e and place. (503-2465939. efraimlevt@ aol com . 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) dance styles sta rt the firs t Friday o f each m onth (5 0 3 -2 3 6 5 1 2 9 .) (11701) Portland Gay and Lasbian Community Bowling Association meets 4 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. ings. No dues, no form al organization, no o fficers or board, just leather socialization fo r the past 15 years. 40th Avenue and Halsey Street. (PO Box 80002. Portland, (360-896-6665 furry@ aracnet.com .)(11701) OR 972861002. 503-293-0438 bowlpdx@ aol.com. mem- b ersaol com /bow lpdx/pcbahtm l.) d 1/01) Portland M etro Prime Timers, a social group for m ature gay men and those who appreciate them , com es Rosa C ity S oftball A ssociation is an adult softball together fo r social, educational and cultural purposes. league fo r the gay. lesbian and bisexual com m unity and (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-788-1612 o r 360-254-1718 pdxpnm etim ers@ yahoo.com .) (11 /0 1 ) 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 Portland State U niversity Queers and A llies w ith the N orth Am erican Gay Am ateur A th le tic Alliance o ffe r educational and social program m ing and support (503-203-9160 w ww portlandgaysoftball com .) (1 1 /0 1 ) and referral services fo r people o f all orientations and Rosatown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian colors. Everyone is invited to participate in activities and m eetings. (441A Sm ith M em orial Center. square dance club, dances at m ainstream and advanced levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 503-234-9944 www. rdrop. com /users/ram blers. 7(11/01) 503- 725-5681. queersandallies@ m ail.pdx. edu ) (1 1 /0 1 ) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pansexu- Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group al club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes fo r women who share an interest in S /M , D /S , age play, clothing fetishes, or BDSM . Potlucks and discus and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter (503-972-1869 sions are held on third Saturdays. (PO Box 14931, rcdc@ teleport.com. www teleport.com /~rcdc.) (11/01) 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 tnps on M ount Hood, (w w w .skio u t.o rg .) (1 1 /0 1 ) Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes women Portland. OR 97293 ) and men o f all skill levels to play at University of Portland. Sexual M in ority Service« P roject o ffers individual (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503 282-7210.)(11701) peer counseling fo r victim s of dom estic abuse, current Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program o f o r past. No fee. S ervices provided by experienced dom estic violence advocate. (309 W 12th A v e . Project Q uest, o ffe rs individual, group, indoor and o u t Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext. 332. lezephyr42@ aol.com . 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) door physical recreation opportunities fo r people living w ith HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Willamette Valley: Health Willamette Valley: Physical Womenepace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter Recreation r through preschool. M eets the second Saturday o f every m onth in Eugene (Aquene 5 4 1-344-584 7.) (1 1 /0 1) M en's S upport Group, sponsored by Sw eet S pint M etropolitan C om m unity Church, shares concerns, dis cusses gay issues and supports the M C C comm unity. (7 pm second Thursday. 434 18th S t. David 503-363-4828 o r Joseph 5 0 3 3 6 3 -3 3 9 2 ) ( \ 1/01) M entors and Protégés (M AP) is a group o f gay men 18 and older. M eets every second Thursday in C orvallis. (Send a s e lf addressed, stam ped envelope to fo r wom en and children who have been abused physi F rontrunner and W alkers go out every Saturday m orning in Eugene. (9 am 15th and Agate. Hank cally. sexually o r em otionally and plays host to a lesbian and bisexual wom en's support group (C nsis: 541-485-6513. Business: 541-485-8232. Lesbian A lliance 5 4 1 -302 2 4 1 7 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) 5 4 1 -484-6259 o r Sadie 541-485-3282 ) PO Box 231. Foster, O R 9 7 3 4 5 .H 11/01) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7-9 pm th ird W ednesday F irst U nited M ethodist Church, 600 S ta te S t . Salem. M ailing address PO Box 121. Gates. O R 97346 503 3 93 9 668 o r 503 -8 9 7 -2 5 2 4 ) (1 1 /0 1 ) Southern Oregon: Social Willamette Valley: Recovery A b dill-E llis Lambda Com m unity Center plays Eugena SAA is a 12-step fellow ship fo r those who host to social events and groups. C all fo r schedule. are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual (281 Fourth S t.. Ashland. O R 97520. M ailing address: orientation is a nonissue. (541-342-5582. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990. lam bdacntr@ aol.com . w w w .aekca.org.) (11701) Triangle A lliance is W estern O regon U niversity's gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club. It Washington: Social strives to prom ote tolerance and acceptance tow ard sexual m inonties and helps provide social activitie s and support fo r students. (W estern O regon U niversity, Metro: Arts & Music Sexual M in o rity Services P roject D rop-In C enter is a new place to gather in Vancouver fo r social W erner U niversity C enter, M onm outh. 503-838-8000 tnanglealhance@ hotm ail.com .) (11 /01 ) Help create a Lesbian A rt Guild. Call the Lesbian C om m unity Project fo r the date o f the next planning contact and resources. Hours w ill increase w ith com m u n ity involvem ent. (309 W 12th A ve 360-695-1325. m eeting. (503-223-0071 o r 503-285-4339.) (1 1 /0 1 ) ext. 332. www.gayvancouverw a.org.) (11101) Portland Lasbian C hoir welcom es supportive mem bers and volunteers (50 3 -2 4 1-8 9 9 43 (1 1/01) P ortland Gay M an's Chorus is open to singers, Metro: Anti-violence 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 women (503-232-7805. 503 2 8 9 68 6 9 . ext I I . ) (1 1 /0 1 ) Clackamas Women's Services o ffe rs shelter, sup port and resource referral services fo r survivors o f dom estic and sexual violence. (O ffice: 503-722-2366 Cnsis Une 503-654 2288 ) (1 1 /0 1 ) support m em bers and volunteers (503-460-3689. w vvw pdxgm c.org.) (1 1 /0 1 ) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving Together Works, a confidential group fo r lesbians, group o f women who enjoy exploring all aspects o f the gays, bisexuals and friends, m eets fo r socials and dis w ho are a rtists, w riters o r m usicians o r who pursue some creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second Friday. (C ad 5 0 3 -2 8 4 -2 9 7 1 3 (1 1/01) environm ent. A ctivities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, 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 star gazing, an occasional "le ctu re " and a m onthly plan O ctober-Apnl. F irst B aptist Church. 125 SE C ow ls St.. potlucks and discussion o f books touching on the le s Rosa C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert band and ning potluck. No experience necessary (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning m eeting. 503-289-3605 o r M cM innville. D on 503 4 3 4 -6 2 6 6 .)(1 1/01) bian, gay o r bisexual expenence. (C ary 503-363-6036. swing band open to lesbian, gay, bi. trans and supportive musicians and friends. (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 503-790-2170. wwwratnbeaux net/rcgfb. 7 0 1 /0 1 ) 503-466-0058 lespnw@ aol.com.) (1 1/01) Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older m eets on the third Saturday o f the month. (4 -7 pm. Volunteers o f Am erica located in S outheast Portland, o ffe rs support groups and drop-in services to wom en 503-642-3360 o r 503-331-0415. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) P ortland Women's C risis 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. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) R oots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor a support group fo r queer youth who have expe rienced em otional, physical o r sexual abuse in an in ti m ate relationship Free, confidential and safe. (50 3 -2 3 8 -0 7 8 0 ) (1 1 /0 1 ) Metro: General Asian A P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit voice and com m unity fo r O regon Asian and Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men. Long Yang Club Portland Chapter, a social group fo r Asian gays and lesbians and their friends, m eets for events throughout the m etro area. (503-735-9425 lycpdx@ ados.com.) (11 /0 1 ) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-identi A ctivities include potlucks. recreational outings, retreats, cultural events and w orkshops. Events provide a safe fying women who are into S /M Play parties are held on the environm ent to m eet and connect w ith other Asians and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 826. Portland. OR 97207. second Saturday of the month. (503-2313992 lululist@hot- mail com www spiretech.com /-aw ntie/lulu.htm .) (11/01) 503 2 9 9 0 1 2 0 aplg_pdx@ yahoo com ) (11 /0 1 ) Bisexual Com m unity Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education netw ork founded in 1980 A ctivitie s include dances, potlucks, field trips Metro: Mental Health and a polyam ory interest group. M eetings are held on the firs t and third M ondays. (7 30 pm. Red and Black Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division. Laury Men's FilmTalk m eets regularly to discuss film s ( menshlmtalk@ home. com ) M ount Hood Womyn netw ork professionally and socially. (503-701 8 3 0 2 )(1 1 7 0 1 ) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support The Lesbian Connection (TLC) 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 Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks. games, drumming, kayaking, lots o f laughter and m ore. (G race The group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and raft nity-building outdoor group, orgaoizes regular day adven tures, biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regional summer gatherings. (503-680-7958 C ycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) m eets wom en P articipants are responsible fo r providing their Gay but not happy? Depression? R elationship prob n ity Board m eetings at 5 30 pm every third M onday o f the m onth (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 Brian adm irers Newsletter, activities and m onthly social gath own equipm ent and choosing outings appropnate fo r erings (503-240-2813 www o re g o n b e a rso rg .)(1 1/01) th e ir skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcom e. Metro: Recovery tw ice m onthly fo r bicycle ndes. All nding levels w el com e. (503-254 6 9 7 1 .) (11701) A in s w o rth U nited C hurch o f C h ris t is a m ultira cia l, m u lticu ltu ra l, open and a ffirm in g church. S unday w o rsh ip is at 10 am . and church sch o o l fo r ch ild re n runs co n cu rre n tly. (2941 N E A in sw o rth S t. Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures fo r (50 3 2 8 5 -5 7 6 5 a fte r 10 am. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) | Metro: Spirituality BiNetOR@pomtf1ash.com BiNetOr.pointflash.com .)(11 /0 1 ) Oregon Bears is a social group fo r bears and their 503 294 7 4 4 0 o r 503 294-7401. ext 2 0 /7 .7 0 1 /0 1 ) SPIRITUALITY BiNet Oregon, the state's bisexual and potymory commu and im provem ent m the quality o f life withm our com m u W ednesday evenings d i l l S W 10th Ave artw ork to photo albums (54 1 -5 1 3-2 7 5 43 (1 1/01) ing. (503-452-5680 w w w .adventuregrouporg.)(11l01 ) 503 2 3 8 -0 7 8 0 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environm ent K also o ffe rs a Lesbian Support G roup on The Lesbian Social Group m eets in Eugene to eat. talk, laugh and w ork on projects ranging from sewing to Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors Portland. OR 97208 5 0 3 6 4 6 2 8 0 2 w w w teleport com /~nw ga.) (1 1 /0 1 ) o ffe rs sliding fee scale counseling fo r individuals, cou 541-928-5745. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Metro: Physical Recreation B rother to B rother is a fam ily o f African Am erican YWCA of G reater Portland Counseling C enter Lesbian Sewing and P roject Group, a fun social organization, m eets in C orvallis. (Joan gay and bisexual men dedicated to the em powerm ent of COQSURE >s a social group fo r people w ho were M arket food court in Eugene. A ll wom en welcom e. (Bonnie 541 -683-2793.) (1 1 /0 1 ) 5 0 3 -6 4 3 -3 2 0 9 ) (11 /0 1 ) (525 NE O regon S t . S uite 220. Portland. OR 97232 ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a marionberrysalon@ aol. com. 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) 12th Ave. 503-223-5907, ext. 2 3 3 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) the lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans com m unities. 503 4 1 7 -7 9 9 1 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) M arionberry Salon m eets m onthly in Salem fo r W ednesday at 3 Friends C offeehouse. (7-9 pm . 201 SE 503 285 4848 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) lems? Y ou're not atone Jom our support group fo r gay men led by experienced gay therapist W illiam Douglas. M A Peaceful, rustic setting Nom inal cost, sliding scale (503-222 7671 ham doug@ aolcom )(1 1 /0 1) U niversalist C ongregation o f Salem , 5090 C enter St. NE. (541-754-4144 con8uence@ aolcom .)(1l701) Young M en's C offee Talk happens every organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals. M onthly open m eetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. H elios Counseling o ffe rs m ental health services to Confluence) The W illam ette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at Unitarian Real Connection is a social gathenng fo r gay men Family Center Outreach O ffice a program o f and children who are survivors o f dom estic violence. (An 503 771 55 0 3.7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Willamette Valley Social “Red Bike,” acrylic on paper by Max Grover, it on view at Pulliam Deffenbaugh Gallery through Sept. 1 5 0 3 -2 8 4 -8 7 6 7 aucc@ teleport c o n i.) (1 1 /0 1 ) Anawim Com m unity o f gay men m eets w eekly fo r C hristian m editation and prayer. (7 3 0 pm Thursday 503-281-0722.) (11 /0 1 ) B rid g e p o rt C om m unity C hurch (UCC) is a social club fo r gay men who enjoy being nude M onthly K-9 Club is a group o f kindred fo lks and th e ir dogs as to ta lly fem ale (FTM. butch, boy. etc .). This includes potlucks and events G uests are invited to attend tw o events before deciding on m em bership (PO Box 3152. who m eet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday o f each m onth. (503-285 2986 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) people w ho were bom fem ale o r intersexed and who are unsure o f th e ir gender o r who are considering Portland. OR 97293-3152 O RG ANJnfo@ O RG AN P d xo rg w w w O R G A N -P d xo rg )(1 lJo i) D o you have a horse? Looking to get together w ith ch ild re n are valued m em bers. (1 0 3 0 am S unday wom yn and horses fo r equestrian a ctivitie s in the Pacific 621 N E 76th A ve. 5 0 3 -2 5 8 -0 9 9 2 .) (11701) bom o r raised female but who do n 't presently identify changing id e n tity from fem ale to male, guys who are Lesbian Equestrian explonng possibilities fo r inner and outer gender regard Portland Bisexual Alliance plays host to social and N orthw est? Then jom the less o f how the w orld sees them, individuals who are not interested m transitioning but identify always or political events fo r bisexual and bt-friendy people, organ Group (D enise 503 654 3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 izes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of ke)rav@ rdropcotr, 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) som etim es as guys, as w ell as guys who are transition events Guest speakers and workshops are held 7 pm on the first and third Fridays o f the month at Laughing Horse Lesbian Garden Club is a group o f wom en who ing o r have transitioned W e welcom e significant others and m em bers o f all sexual orientations m the Portland Books. 3652 SE Division St Open to a l (503-7769717. Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step m eetings and area (503-471-1515 coqsureO onehst com 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) pba@ txportland.org. www txp o rtla n d o rg )(1 1 /0 1 ) social activities fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com Friends a w eekly support and discussion group fo r Portland Leather A lliance is a pan sexual, not-for- m unity C a l fo r m eeting tim es and a ctivitie s (2940-A SE African Am erican gay and bisexual men, m eets from profit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com Belm ont S t 503 238 6 0 9 1 .) (11 /0 1 ) 5 to 7 pm W ednesdays (Brian 503 287 8 6 5 1 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meet- Funny Ladbs Tsn and Posey Society » a s o c ia l m unity fo r safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S /M /le ath e r/fe b sh in particu lar (503-727-3148 w w w p d xle a th e ra lka n ce o rg )d 1/01) love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a good tim e Please call o r e-mail fo r a copy o f the new sletter and inform ation about upcom ing events (Kathe 5 0 3 9 0 9 2 0 0 2 lgcoregon@ aol com . 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) O ut Dancing teaches dancing fo r sam e-sex couples at Sally M ack's School o f Dance C lasses fo r different g ro w in g com m u n ity o f p ro g re ssive , p o litica l people e xp lo rin g and ce le b ra tin g the C h ristia n fa ith W e are m u lticu ltu ra l, lesbian, gay. bi and stra ig h t, and our Com m unity o f S t. Andrew invites alt to jom a diverse C atholic faith com m unity fo r prayer and fellow ship. (9:30 am Sunday 806 NE A lberta St. 5 0 3 -2 8 1 -4 4 2 9 ) (11701) D ignity P ortland m eets fo r M ass on Sundays (503-262 69473 (1 1 1 01 ) r — » -------- g —.M — M e ll U M -L I- 111. le n 1 . , 11— ,- mm , l!- i _ . , —J r U U O W e f l i p M i l lids n a i l U n f V U I H I l U l , a W e r coming congregation, offers Sunday service and children's religwus education at 10 30 am (1133N E 181st Ave . Gresham 503-6652628 eastrose@ telepor1com H 1 1/01)
