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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.)
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( 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
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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)
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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)