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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
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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)