O M tre a c h
M entors and P ro tig d s (M AP) is a group of gay
men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday m
Corvallis (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to
PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 7(11/01)
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugana SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who
are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual
onentaton is a nonissue (541-342-5582X 1 1/01)
cacy (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist
Church. 600 State S t . Salem Mailing address . PO Box
121. Gates. OR 97346 503 393-9668 or
503 897 2524.) (11/01)
Triangle A lliance is W estern 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 (W estern Oregon University.
Werner University Center. Monmouth 503-838 8000
tnangleallianceQhotmail co m ) (11/01)
Miracle Theatre presents Icarus,
about a paraplegic Hollywood
hopeful, through Oct. 13
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts & Music
Help create a Lasbian A rt G uild Call the Lesbian
Community Project for the date of the next planning
meeting (503 223-0071 o r 503-285-4339 ) (11/01)
P ortland Lasbian C hoir welcomes supportive mem
bers and volunteers. (503-24 1-8994 ) (11/01)
P ortland Gay M an's C horus is open to singers,
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter
for female identified domestic violence survivors and a
support group for women battered by women
(5 03 232-7805. 503-289-6869. ext 1/ 7(11/01)
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup
port and resource referral services for survivors of
domestic and sexual violence (O ffice 5 03-722-2366
C nsisbne: 503-654 2 2 8 8 H 1 1/01)
Family C enter Outreach O ffice a program of
Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland,
offers support groups and drop in services to women
and children who are survivors o f domestic violence
(An 503-771-5503. 7(11/01)
Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours
a day. Interpretation services are available for women
who speak limited or no English (503-235 5333 o r
888-235-5333.) (11 /0 1 )
Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor
a support group fo r 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)
Metro: Mental Health
Helios Counseling offers mental health services to
the lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans communities.
(525 NE Oregon S t. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232
503-238-0780.7(11/01)
Gey but not happy? Depression7 Relationship prob
lems? You're not alone Jom our support group for gay
men led by experienced gay therapist William Douglas.
M A Peaceful, rustic setting Nominal cost, sliding
scale (5 03-222-7671 kam doug9aol.com .H11/01)
YWCA o f G reater P ortland Counseling C enter
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive
environment It also offers a Lesbian Support Group on
Wednesday evenings. (1111 SW 10th Ave
503-294-7440o r 503-294-7401. ext 2017. 7(11/01)
Metro: Recovery
Live and Let Live C lub holds 12-step meetings and
social activities fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com
munity Call for meeting tim es and activities. (2940-A SE
Belmont S t 503-238-6091X 11/01)
Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meet
ings 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 7(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. (503-452 5961 .7(11/01)
Metro: Sexual
M ultnom ah County Health D epartm ent STD
Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment
Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served walk-in
basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatm ent,
vaccinations and community education for gay and
bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St.
503 248 3700.) (11/01)
support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689
www pdxgmc. org.) (11/01)
Raal C onnection is a social gathenng for gay men
who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue
some creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second
Friday. (Cad 503-284 2971 .7(11/01)
Rosa C ity Gay Frandom Band is a concert band
and swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi, trans and sup
portive musicians and fnends (PO Box 1082, Portland.
OR 97207. 503-790-2170 www rambeaux net/regfb.)
(
11 / 01 )
Metro: General
Asian ft P acific Islandar Lesbians and Gays is
a nonprofit voice 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 503299-0120 aplg_pdx@yahoo com.)
( 11 / 01 )
Bisexual Com m unity Forum is an age and gender
inclusive social, support and education network founded
in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks, field tnps
and a polyamory interest group. Meetings are held on
the first and third Mondays (7:30 pm Red and Black
Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division. Laury
503 285-4848X 11/01)
B rother to B rother is a family of African American
gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of
and improvement m 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 7(11/01)
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
explonng possibilities for inner and outer gender regard
less of how the world sees them, individuals who are
not interested m 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 coqsureQonehst com. 7(11/01)
Friends. a weekly support and discussion group for
African American gay and bisexual men. meets from
5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Brian 503 287 8651.) (11/01)
Funny Ladies T m and Poaay S ociety 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
HatapsQaolcom.) (11/01)
Gay M an's D raw ing Group meets on the fourth
Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to
draw are welcome to caH for more information (Phillip
503-287-7447. 7(11/01)
Gantt# Giants o f Oregon is a group dedicated to
providing an accepting social environment for chubby
men and the men who like them that way.
(503241 4535 w w w chubnetnet/gentlegiants 7(11/01)
Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a
nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money
for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans
community (isrcQ adcom www rosecourt o rg J d 1/01)
Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time
and place (503 246-5939 efraimleviQaol com ) (11/01)
Leatherwom en's Supper Club is a social group
Washington: Health
Sexual M in o rity Services P ro je ct offers individual
peer counseling for victims o f domestic abuse, current
or past No fee Services provided by experienced
domestic violence advocate. (309 W 12th A ve .
Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext. 332.
lezephyr429aol co m ) (11/01)
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 (Crisis
5 41485-6513 Business 541 485-8232 Lesbian
Ahance 5 4 1302 2417.) (11/01)
fo r 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 ^ io en)oy explonng aH
aspects of the environment Activities include bird watching,
nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayak
mg, star gazing, an occasional "lecture' and a monthly plan
ning potluck No experience necessary (6 4 5 8 3 0 pm sec
ond Thursday pianm nq meeting 503-289-3605 or
503-466-0058 lensnw@aol.com 7(11/01)
Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older
meets on the third Saturday of the month (4- 7 pm
503 6 4 2 3 3 6 0 o r 5 0 3 3 3 7 0 4 )5 7 (1 1 /0 1 )
Long Yang C lub P ortland C hapter a social group
for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets for
events throughout the metro area. (503-735 9425.
tycpdxQados.com.) (11/01)
Lulu's P'ervy 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 lululistQ hotm ail com.
www spiretech. com /~awntie/lulu. htm .H 1 1/01)
M en's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films.
Together W orks, a confidential group for lesbians,
gays, bisexuals and fnends, meets fo r socials and dis
cussions of topics o f mutual interest. M eets second and
fourth Mondays (7 3 0 pm May-September. 7 pm
O ctober A pril First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.,
McMinnville Don 503 434-6266X 11/01)
Young Mon's C offo# Talk happens every
Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE
12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext. 2331(11/01)
(mensfilmtalkQhome com)
W ostsido Lesbians a t Play enjoy potlucks. games,
M ount Hood Queer network professionally and
drumming, kayaking, lots of laughter and more (Grace
5 0 3 6 4 3 3 2 0 9 ) (11/01)
socially. (503-701-8302.)(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 o rg ) (11/01)
ORGAN (O regon 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 organjnfofforgan-pdx org.
www organ-pdx org) (11/01)
P ortland Bisexual A lliance plays host to social and
political events for bisexual and ¿ frie n d ly 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. pbaQbiportlandorg. w w w biport-
land.org. 7(11/01)
Portland Leather A lliance is a pansexual. not-for-
profit organization dedicated to fostering 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 wwwpdxleatheralliance o rg )(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 furryQaracnet com .) (11/01)
Portland M etro Prim e Timer«, 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 pdxpnmetimersOyahoo com.) (11/01)
Portland State U niversity Queers and A llies
offer educational and social programming and support
and referral services for people of all orientations and
colors Everyone is invited to participate m activities and
meetings (4 4 1A Smith Memorial Center
503-725-5681 queersandathesQmail p d xe d u ) (11/01)
Rose C ity Discussion C lub the largest open pan
sexual club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations,
fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensu
al M onthly meetings, workshops and newsletter
(5 0 3 9 7 2 1869 rcdcQ teleport com
www teleport com /-rede 7(11/01)
Rosatown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev
els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352
503-234-9944 www, rdrop com /users/ram blers )
( 11 / 01 )
S ki Out. a group o f lesbians, gay men. and supportive
fnends. meets approximately every other weekend
December through May for downhill skiing tnps on
Mount Hood, (www skiout.org.) (11/01)
Team P ortland Tennis A ssociation welcomes
women and men o f all skill levels to play at University of
Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503-282-7210.)
N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support
organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals
M onthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928.
Portland. OR 97208 503-646-2802.
www teleport c o m /- nwga.) (11/01)
with the N orth American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance
(503-203-9160 www.portlandgaysoftball.com .) (11/01)
Metro: Physical Recreation
( 11 / 01 )
A dvonturo Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out
Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of
doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social
events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping
and rafting (503-452 5660 www adventuregrouporg.)
Project Q uest, offers individual, group, indoor and out
door physical recreation opportunities for people living
with HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288.) (11/01)
(
11 / 01 )
B iN ot Oregon, the state's bisexual and polymory
community-building outdoor group, organizes regular
day adventures, biannual weekend campouts and annual
Northwest regional summer gathenngs. (503-680-7958.
BiNetO R9pointflash.com BiNetO r.pointflash com.)
( 11 / 01 )
C ycling Lesbians in P ortland (CLIPS) meets
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
F rontrunner and W alkers go out every Saturday
morning in Eugene. (9 am. 15th and Agate Hank
541 484 6259 or Sadie 541485-3282 )
twice monthly for bicycle rides AH riding levels wel
come (503 254 6 9 7 1 )1 11/01)
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for
women Participants are responsible for providing their
own equipment and choosing outings appropnate for
their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome.
(503-285-5765 a fte r 10 am .X 11/01)
K-9 C lub 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. (503-285-2986X 1 1/01)
Do you have a horse7 Looking to get together with
womyn and horses for equestrian activities in the Pacific
Northwest7 Then pm the Lasbian Equestrian
Group (Denise 503 654 3865 Lynn 503-777-2339.
kelravQrdrop com. 7(11/01)
Lasbian Garden C lub 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 9092002 Igcoregoo&aol c o m X 11/01)
Southern Oregon: Social
A b d ill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C enter plays
host to social events and groups Call for schedule.
(281 Fourth S t . Ashland. OR 97520. Mailing address:
PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990
lambdacntrQaol.com www aelcca.org.) (11/01)
Washington: Social
Sexual M in o rity S ervices P ro je ct D rop-In
C enter is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social
contact and resources. Hours wiH increase with commu
nity involvement. (309 W 12th Ave. 360-695 1325.
ext 332 www gayvancouverwa orp 7(11/01)
Willamette Valley: Social
O ut Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples
C onfluence: The W illam ette V alley M ixed
GALA C horus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at
at Sally Mack's School o f Dance. Classes for different
dance styles start the first Friday of each month.
(503 236 5 1 2 9 )( 11/01)
Umtanan Umversakst Congregation of Salem, 5090
Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 confluenceQ aolcom )
( 11 / 01 )
The Portland Gay and Lasbian B ow ling
A ssociation meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Hollywood
Lanes Celebrating its 24th season Drop-ins welcome
anytime (4030 NE Halsey S t Mailing address PO Box
80002. Portland. OR 972081002 5 0 3293 0438
bowlpdxQaol com. www pdxbowl com ) (5/02)
M arionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for
potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les
bian, gay or bisexual experience (Cary 503 3636036
manonberrysalonQaol com 7(11/01)
Rosa C ity S o ftb a ll A ssociation is an adult softball
league for the gay. lesbian and bisexual community and
friends m the Portland m etropolitan area We offer an
open division and a women's division We are affiliated
The Lesbian C onnection (TLC) 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
M arket food court in Eugene AH women welcome
(Bonnie 541 683 2793 ) (11/01)