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32 august 17.2001 Oil tren ch Willamette Valley: Community Metro: Sexual AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment mation and referral for lesbian, gay. bi and trans people in Benton and bnn counties and 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 ) ( \ 1 /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 DeVine at 503-304 2270 or Star Empress 24 Morgan Lafay at 503362-7419 iscw e@ uswestnet)(\ 1/01) Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all lesbians and gay men who have children from birth through preschool M eets the second Saturday of every month in Eugene (Aquene 541 344 5847.)(11/01) Men's Support Group, sponsored by Sweet Spint M etropolitan Community Church, shares concerns, dis cusses gay issues and supports the MCC community. (7 pm second Thursday. 434 18th St David 503 363-4828 or Joseph 503 363-3392.H 1 1/01) Mentors and Protégés (MAP) is a group of gay men 18 and older M eets 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 503-393-9668 or 503-897-2524.) (11701) Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, 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) Friend*, a weekly support and discussion group for African American gay and bisexual men, meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Bnan 503 287-8651.)(11/01) Funny Ladie* Tee and Poaey 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. HatapsQaol com. J (11/01) Gay M en'* Drawing Group meets on the fourth Washington: Health Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer counseling for victims of domestic abi se. current or past. No fee. Services provided by experienced domestic violence advocate (309 W 12th Ave.. Vancouver. 360695-1325. ext 332 lezephyr42@aol.com.) (11 /01) 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 2 4 1 -4535. www chubnet. net/gentlegiants.7 ( 11 / 01 ) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a 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. 5 4 1 302-2417.) (11 /0 1) Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual onentation is a nonissue. (541-342-5582.) ( 11/01) Triangle Alliance is W estern Oregon University's gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club It strives to promote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual minonties and helps provide social activities and support for students. (W estern Oregon University. Werner University Center, Monmouth 503 838-8000 tnanglea/hance@hotmail com.) ( 11/01) guys who are transitioning or have transitioned We wel come significant others and members of aU sexual orien tations in the Portland area (503-471-1515 coqsure@onehst.com) (11/01) SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lesbian Art Guild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date of the next planning meeting (503-223-0071 or 503-285-4339) (11101) Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers (503-241 8994 ) (11/01) nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans community, (isrc@aol.com. www rosecourt.org.)(11/01) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place. (503-246 5939 efraimleviQaol.com.) (11/01) Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group for women who share an interest in S /M , D /S, age- play, clothing fetishes, or B /D /S /M Potlucks and dis cussions are held on third Saturdays. (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR 97293.) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng all aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayak ing. star gazing, an occasional ■lecture" and a monthly plan ning potluck. No expenence necessary (6 45-830 pm sec ond Thursday planning meeting 503-289-3605 or 503-466-0058. lensnw@aol.com.) (11/01) Lesbian social group for women 50 and older meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-331-0415.) (11/01) Long Yang Club Portland Chapter, a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends, meets for events throughout the metro area. (503-735-9425. lycpdx@ados. com.) (11/01) Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men 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. luluhst@hotmail.com. www spiretech. com/~awntie/lulu. htm.)( 11/01) who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. M onthly potlucks on the second Friday (Carl 503-284-2971.) (11/01) s's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films. (mensfilmtalk@home.com) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band and Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and socially. (503-701-8302) (11/01) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and supportive musicians and fnends. (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 503-790-2170. wvrvr.rainbeaux.net/rcgfb.)(11/01) Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-in services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. (An 503 771-5503 ) ( 1 1/01) Metro: General Metro: Anti-violence Bradley Angle House 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 11.701/01) 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) Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak lim ited or no English. (503-235-5333 or 888 235 5333.) (11 /01) Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor a support group for queer youth who have expe rienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an inti mate relationship Free, confidential and safe. (503-238-0780) (11/01) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689 www pdxgmc.org.) (11 /01 ) Asian i Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit voce and community for Oregon Asian and 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. 503-299-0120. aplg_pdx@ yahoocom)(f1/01) Bisexual Community Forum is an 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. 503-238-0780) (11/01) Gay but not happy? Depression'’ Relationship prob lems7 You re not alone Join our support group for gay men led by experienced gay therapist W illiam Douglas, M A Peaceful, rustic setting Nominal cost, sliding scale (503222- 7671 liamdougQaol c o m ) (11/01) YWCA of Groatsr 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 d i l l S W 10th Ave 503-294-7440 o r 503-294-7401. ext 2 0 1 7 )1 11/01) Metro: Recovery Live and Let Live Chib 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 2 3 8 6 0 9 1 7 (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 o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway ) ( W 0 f ) is a 12 step program to recover from sex addle tion and to bve sexually healthy lives Onentation is never an issue (503-452-5961.) ( 1 1/01) 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 3 0 pm Red and Black Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division. Laury 5 0 3 2 8 5 4 8 4 8 ) (11/01) Brother to Brother is a family of African American gay and bisexual men dedi cated to the empowerment of and improvement m the quality of life within our com munity. Board meetings at 5 30 pm every third Monday of the month (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 Bnan 5034177991. J(11/01) 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.) (1 1/01) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers. Newsletter, activities and monthly social gatherings, r, (503-240-2813 wwworegonbears.org.) | ( 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 3152. Portland. OR 97293-3152 organjnfo@organ-pdxorg www.organ-pdx.org) (11/01) Portland Bisexual Alliance plays host to social and political events for bisexual and bi-fnendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of events. Guest speakers and workshops are held 7 pm on the first and third Fndays of the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. Open to all. (503-775-9717 pba@biportland.org. www biport- land.org.) (11/01) * Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual, not for- profit organization dedicated to fostenng a positive com munity for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S /M /leather/fetish in particu lar. (503-727-3148 ww wpdxleatheralliance.org.)(11/01) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday of the month for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happen ings. 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) 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.7 (11 /0 1) 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 Memonal Center 503- 725-5681. queersandallies@mail.pdx. edu.7 (11 /0 1) 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/~rcdc.) (11/01) Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and fnends. meets for socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest. M eets second and fourth Mondays. (7 30 pm May-September, 7 pm October-Apnl First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266 ) (11/01) Young Men's Coffee Talk happens every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext. 233.7(11/01) Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks, games, drumming, kayaking, lots of laughter and more. (Grace 503-643-3209.) ( 11/01) Metro: Physical Recreation Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Sally M ack's School of Dance. Classes for different dance styles start the first Fnday of each month. (503-236-5 129) ( W 0 1 ) 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. mem bers.aol.com/bowlpdx/pcba.html.) (1U01) 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. wwwportlandgaysoftball. com. 7(11/01) Rose town Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and advanced levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 503-234-9944 www.rdrop.com/users/ramblers ) ( t 1/01) 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.) (f 1/01) Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes women and men of all skiH levels to play at University of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503-282-7210.7(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) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday morning in Eugene. (9 am. 15th and Agate. Hank 541 -484-6259 or Sadie 541 -485-3282 7 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 541-488-6990 lambdacntr@aol.com. www aelcca.org.) (11/01) Washington Social Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and raft ing. (503-452-5680 www.adventuregroup.org.HU/0 1 ) contact and resources. Hours w ill increase with commu nity involvement. (309 W 12th Ave. 360-695-1325, ext. 332 www.gayvancouverwaorg.HW 01) Oregon, the state's bisexual and polymory commu nity-building outdoor group, organizes regular day adven tures. biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regional summer gatherings. (503-680-7958. BiNetOR@pointfiash.com. BtNetOrpomtflash.com.)(11 /01) Willamette Valley Social Cycling Lesbians in Portland (CU PS) meets twice monthly for bicycle rides. All nding levels welcome. (503-254-6971.) ( 11 / 01 ) Forest Group outings are coop erative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. All skiH levels welcome. (503-285-5765 after 10 a m ) ( \ \ / 0 1 ) K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the second Sunday of each month. (503-2 85-2 98 6)01 /01) Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest7 Then jo*i the Lesbian Confluence! The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at Unitarian Universalis! Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 conHuence@aol.com.7(11/01) Marion be try Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian, gay or bisexual expenence. (Cary 503-363-6036 manonberrysalon@aol.com 7(11/01) The Lesbian Connection (T L Q Lunch Bunch meets 11 am Sundays at the French Horn and 5-8 pm on the second Friday of the month at the Fifth Street Market food court in Eugene All women welcome (Bonnie 5 4 1 -683-2793.) (11/01) The Lesbian Sewing and Project Group, a fun social organization, meets in Corvallis (Joan 541-928-57457(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 7(11/01) SPIRITUALITY Equestrian Group \ (Dense 503454-3865 Lyrm 503-777-2339 , kekavQrdmpcom.) \ Coqsurs 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 mtersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considering chang ing identity from female to male, guys who are exploring possibilities for inner and outer gender regardtess of how the world sees them, individuals who are not interested in tran sitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as weA as 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 503-909-2002. IgcoregonQaol com.) (11/01) ( 11 / 01 ) Metro: Spirituality Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a multiracial, m ulticultural, open and affirming church. Sunday worship is at 10 am. and church school for children ions concurrently (2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-284-8767 auccQteleport com.) (11 /01) Anawim Community o f gay men meets weekly for Christian meditation and prayer (7 30 pm Thursday 503-281-0722) (11/01) Hand 2 Mouth Thoatra pra santa The Pbriurv in i iT o ry ot i a rag Zen Buddhist master, Sept. 2 at Roee City Bedroom Bridgeport Community Church (U C O is a grow ing community o f progressive, political people explonng and celebrating the Christian faith We are multicultural, lesbian, gay. bi and straight, and our children are valued members (10 30 am Sunday 621 NE 76th Ave. 503-258-09927(11/01) Community of S t Andrew invites a l to join a dNerse Cathoic farth communrty for prayer and felowsfxp. (930 am Sunday 906 NE A tería St. 503-281-44297(11/01)
