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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 5, 2001)
32 « to b a r 5, 2001 outreach support, education and advocacy. (6 pm coffee, visiting. browsing the library; 6 30 pm meeting First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth S t . Bend 541-317-2334)( 11/01) Coastal Oregon; Community N orth Coast P rids N etw ork serves the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities m the Colunlbia Pacific region; publishes a quarterly newsletter; maintains a resource center, which plays host to board meetings, and presents "G ertrudes Wilde Social M ixer" m Astona on the third Monday of each month (Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona Mailing address PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 97103 Monday social 5 3 0 -9 pm at Café Union town. 231 W Marine Drive. Astona 503-338-0161.H 1I/01) Southern Oregon; Community A bdill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C antor offers support groups and resources for the sexual minonty community and its fnends. Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Pnzm. details local groups and events. (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. 541-488-6990 lam bdacntrfhol.com www aetcca.org.) (11/01) Klamath Area Lambda A ssociation (KALA) is dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understand ing and acceptance o f gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans gender people through education and social activities. $20 donation for newsletter; no one denied because of inability to pay. (541-273-2838. PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 kalanfoQ aol com .) (11/01) Washington: Community Lovs Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza din ner (sking-scale donations accepted but not required), talk and play. Teen Group meets at the same time (6-8 pm third Monday Children s Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave 503-228-3892 or 360-695-1325. ext. 332.701/01) Parents, Families and Friends o f Lesbians and 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 cokim biancom /257/.)(U/01) Sexual Minonty Services Project offers individual peer support by appointment. (3606951325. ext. 332 )0 1 /0 1 ) Willamette Valley: Community AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor Fam ily C anter O utreach O ffice a program of Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-tn services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. £An 503-77f 5503 7(11/01) Portland Woman's C risis Lina operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 7(11/01) Roots and Branches and Bradley-Angle House sponsor a support group fo r quaar youth who have expe rienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an inti mate relationship Free, confidential and safe. (503-238-0780 ) ( 1 1 /0 1 ) Metro: Mental Health H ollos Counseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. (525 NE Oregon St., Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 503-238-0780.7(11/01) Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob lems? You re not alone. Join our support group for gay men led by experienced gay therapist William Douglas. M.A. Peaceful, rustic setting. Nominal cost, sliding scale (503-222-7671. liam dougQ aolcom .HI 1/01) YWCA o f G reater P ortland 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. (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294-7440 or 503-294-7401. ext 2 0 )7 .7 0 1 /0 1 ) Metro: Recovery Live and Let Live C lub 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. 503-238 6091 .701 /01) of each month at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty St. SE. Salem Call S tar Emperor 24 Jack E DeVine at 503-304-2270 o r Star Empress 24 Morgan Lafay at 503-362-7419 iscweQ uswest.net.) (1 1/01) offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday-Friday and on a first-com e, first- served walk-m basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treat ment. vaccinations and community education for gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-3700.H U /01) men 18 and older. M eets every second Thursday in C orvais. (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. O R 9 7345.H 11/01) Parents, Fam ilies and Frionds o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. <7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist Church. 600 State S t. Salem M ailing 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 m inorities and helps provide social activities and support fo r students (W estern Oregon University. Werner University Center. M onmouth 503838-8000 tnangleaHianceObotmailcom .7 (11 /0 1) Washington: Health Sexual M in o rity S ervices P roject offers individual peer counseling fo r victim s of 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 lezephyr42Q aolcom .) (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: 541-4856513. Business 541-485-8232 Lesbian Alliance 541-302 2417.) (11/01) Bradley-Angle Houee provides emergency shelter fo r female identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (503-232-7805. 5 0 3 2 8 *6 8 6 9 . ext. 11.) (11/01) i offers shelter, sup port and resource referral services fo r survivors of domestic and sexual violence (O ffice: 503-722-2366 Crisis Line: 503654-2288 .7(11/01) C ycling Lesbiana in P ortland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle rides. All riding levels wel come (503 254-697 (.7(11/01) Man's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films. (mensfilmtalkQhome com) M ount Hood Quaar network professionally and Metro: General Asian A P acific Islander 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. 503-299-0120 aplgj)dxQ yahoocom .)(1 1/01) Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a pofyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first and thud Mondays (730 pm Red and Black Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division Laury 503 285-4848.) (11/01) B rother to B rother is a family of African American gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement in 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 5 0 3 -4 /7 -7 9 9 )7 (1 1 /0 1) 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. e tc ). 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 expionng possibilities for inner and outer gender regard less of how the world sees them, individuals who are not interested in transitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transition socially. (503-701-8302)(11/01) N orthw est Gander 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.com /~nwga.) (11/01) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers. Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath- enngs. (503-240-2813. www oregonbears.org.) (1 1/01) 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 organjnfoQ organ-pdx.org. www.organ-pdx.org) (11101) P ortland B iM xual A lliance plays host to social and political events for bisexual and bi-friendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and fiublishes calendar of events Guest speakers and workshops are held 7 pm on the first and third Fndays o f the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. Open to all (503 775-9717 pbaQbiporllandorg. www txportland org.) ( 11/01) Portland Leather A lliance 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 m particu lar (503-727-3148 wwwpdxleatheralliance.org .)(11 /01) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday of the month for potluck and socializing M eet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happen- Forest G roup 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 after 1 0 a m .H U /0 1 ) K-B C lub is a group o f kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday of each month. (503-285-2986 7 (11/01) Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest? Then p n the Lesbian Equestrian Group. (Denise 503654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. kelraviQrdrop.com. 7(11/01) Lesbian 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 inform ation about upcoming events. (Kathe 503-909-2002 lgcoregonQaol.com. 7(11/01) O ut D ancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Sally M ack's School of Dance. Classes fo r different dance styles start the first Fnday of each month. (503-236-5129. 7(11/01) The P ortland Gay and Lesbian Bow ling A ssociation meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. Celebrating its 24th season. Drop-ins welcome anytime. (4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-293-0438 bowlpdxQaol.com. www pdxbowl com .) (5/02) R o m C ity S o ftb a ll A ssociation is an adult softball league lo r the gay. lesbian and bisexual community and fnends in the Portland metropolitan area We offer an open division and a women's division. We are affiliated with the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance. (503-203-9160. www portlandgaysoftball.com .7 (11/01) Rosotown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352. 503-234 9944 www rdrop com/users/ram blers 7(11/01) S ki Out. a group of lesbians, gay men. and supportive fnends. meets approximately every other weekend December through May for downhill skiing tnps on M ount Hood, (www skioul.org. 7(11/01) Team Portland Tennis A ssociation wel comes women and men of all skill levels to play at University of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday. Alex 503-282-7210.) (11/01) Team Quest, the athletic and exercise pro gram o f Project Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and outdoor physical recre ation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288) (1 1/01) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Frontrunner and W alkers go out every Tl** M W Baroqiw OrehoMra, M by Monica Huggntt. bench« lb now noonon Oct 5 ings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years. (360-896-6665 furryQaracnet.com .) (1 1/01) Friends, a weekly support and discussion group for P ortland M etro Prim e Timer«, a social group for African American gay and bisexual men. meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays. (Brian 503-287-8651. 7(11/01) A b d ill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C enter plays. 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 360-2541718 pdxpnmetimersQyahoo.com.) (11/01) host to social events and groups. Call for schedule. (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520. Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. 5 4 1 -488-6990. lambdacntrQaol.com. w w w .aelcca.org.nl 1/01) Funny LsdiM T m end Posey Society is a social group for lesbians 35 and older. They meet for a potluck on the second Saturday of each month. E-mail newsletter is free on request. (503-760-0816 HatapsQaolcom.) (11/01) Gay Men's D raw ing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call for more information. (Philkp 503 287-7447.7(11/01) Gentle 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 (503 241-4535 www chubnet.net/gentlegiants.) (11/01) Im perial Sovereign R o m C ourt o f Oregon is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans community. (isrcQaol.com Www rosecourt org / (11/01) R om 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. rcdcQteleport.com www teleport com /-rcdc.H 11/01) Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, and place (503 2465939 efraimleviQaol com .7 (11/01) Eugsns SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who Lsathsrwomen's Supper Club is a social group for Young Men's C offee Talk happens every women who share an interest o S/M . D/S, age-play, cloth ing fetishes, or B/D /S /M Potlucks and discussions are held on third Saturdays. (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR 97293 ) Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext 233. 7(11/01) Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lesbian A rt G uild C al the Lesbian Community Project for the date o f the next planning meetxig. (503-223-0071 o r 503-285-4339 ) (1 1/01) I Lesbian C hoir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers (503-241-8994 )(1 1 /0 1 ) Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time L tib lin i Enjoying W itu ti and S d in c i (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enfry expionng aH aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock cofectxig. camping, kayak ing. star gazing, an occasional "lecture" and a monthly plan- rxng potluck. No expenence necessary (6 4 5 6 30 pm sec ond Thursday planning meehng 503-2893605 or 5034660058 lensnwQaol com 7 (11/01) meets on the third Saturday of the month (4 -7 pm 503642-3360 o r 503-331 041 5.7 (11 /0 1) Southem Oregon: Social P ortland S tate U niversity Queers and A llie s 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 (4 4 1A Smith Memonal Center. 503-725-5681. queersandalhesQm ailpdx.edu.) (11/01) Willamette Valley: Recovery SOCIAL ÍÍSíSa?.) ing or have transitioned. We welcome significant others and members of all sexual orientations in the Portland area. (503-471-1515. coqsureQonehst.com.) (1 1/01) gays, bisexuals and fnends. meets for socials and dis cussions of topics o f mutual interest M eets second and fourth Mondays. (7.30 pm May-September. 7 pm O ctober-April First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. M cMinnville Don 503-434-6266 7(11/01) are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual onentatiqn is a nonissue (541 -342-5582.7(11/01) Metro; Anti-violence Lulu'a Parvy PlayhouM is a social group for self- identifymg women who are into S /M Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503 231-3992 lululistQhotmail.com. www spiretech com /~awntie/luhj. htm ) (1 1/01) recover from ^ex addiction and to live sexually healthy lives. Orientation is never an issue. (503-452-5961.701/01) M ultnom ah C ounty Health Departm ent STD Program Mento rs and Protdgds (M AP) is a group o f gay R o m 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 ww rambeaux net/regfb) (11/01) mty-building outdoor group, organizes regular day adven tures. biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regional summer gatherings. (503-680-7958 BiNetORQ pomtñash.com. BiNetOrpomlfíash com.) (11/01) SAA is a 12-step program to Im perial Sovereign C ourt o f the W illam ette Empire meets 7:30 pm on the first and third Tuesday n's S upport Group sponsored by Sweet Spint Metropoktan Community Church, shares concerns, dis cusses gay issues and supports the MCC community (7 pm second Thursday. 434 18th S t David 503-363-4828 o r Joseph 503-363-3392.) (11/01) I Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday. (C ad503 284-2971 7(11/01) Long Yang C lub P ortland Chapter, a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets for events throughout the metro area. (503-735-9425. lycpdxQados.com.) (11/01) Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone. Meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays. (M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway ) ( 11 / 01 ) Metro: Sexual lesbians and gay men who have children from birth through preschool Meets the second Saturday of every month in Eugene (Aquene 5 4 1-344-5847.) (1 1/01) support members and volunteers. (5 03 4603689 vvwvv pdxgmc.org.) (11/01) Lunch Bunch plays host to mation and referral for lesbian, gay. bi and trans people m Benton and Lmn 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 1/01) Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, 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 w ill increase with commu nity involvement. (309 W 12th Ave 360-695 1325. ext. 332 www.gayvancouverwa org.) (11/01 ) Willamette Valley: Social Confluence! The W illam ette Valley Mixed GALA C horus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at Umtanan Universalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144. conHuenceQaol.com. 7(11/01) M arion b e rry Salon meets m onthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion o f books touching on the les bian. gay or bisexual expenence (Cary 503-3636036 manonberrysalonQaol co m ) (11/01) W estside Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks. games, drumming, kayaking, lots of laughter and more. (Grace 5 0 3 64 3 3 2 0 9 )1 1 1 /0 1) The Lesbian C onnection (T L O Lunch Bunch Metro: Physical Recreation The Leebian Sewing end P ro je ct Group, a fun social organization, meets d Corvallis. (Joan 541-928-57457(11/01) Advtiihifi Group, Portland s gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events deluding hiking, skxng. mountain biking, camping and raft ing. (503-452-5680 w wwadventuregrorjp.org.) (11/01) the state's bisexual and potymory commu- 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. All women welcome. (Bonnie 541-683-2793.) (1 1/01) The Lesbian S ocial Group meets d Eugene to eat. talk, laugh and work on projects ranging from sewing to artwork to photo afcums (541-513-27 54 7(11/01)
