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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 2001)
O U treach M«n's S upport Croup, sponsored by S w eet S pirit ¡M etropolitan C om m unity C hurch, shares concerns, d is mg. nature walks, archaeology, rock collect w orld, w hich w ill be held Nov. 2-9. 2002. in ing. camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occa Sydney. A ustralia (5 0 3 -2 2 3 -1 100.) (5 /0 2 ) sional "lectu re " and a monthly planning potluck. No experience necessary (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning Willamette Valley: Health cusses gay issues and supports the M C C com m unity (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th S t D avid women and children who have been abused physically, 503-363-4828 o r Joseph 503 3 6 3 3 3 9 2 .) (5 /0 2 ) sexuaty or em otionally and plays host to a lesbian and bi Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older m eets on the third Saturday of Msntors and ProtOgO* (M AP) is a group o f gay women's support group (C nsis 541-485-6513 Business the month (4-7 pm 503-642-3360 or men 18 and olde r M eets every second Thursday m 541-485-8232 Lesbian Alliance 541-302-241 7.7(5/02) 503-331-0415) (5 /0 2 ) Womenspece provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellow ship fo r those who (7-9 pm third Wednesday First U nted M ethodist Church. are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual 600 State S t . Salem Mailing address: PO Box 121. Gates. orie ntation is a nonissue. (541 -342-5582.) (5 /0 2 ) OR 97346. 503-393-9668 o r 503-897-2524.) (5 /02) groups. C all fo r schedule. (281 Fourth S t.. Ashland. OR 97520. M ailing address: PO Box 92 7 A shland. O R 97520 541-488-6990 lam b dacntr9ao l com . w w w aelcca.org ) (5 /0 2 ) lesbians and their fnends. meets for events throughout the metro area (503-735-9425. Washington Social lycpdx9ados com ) (5/02) Sexual M in o rity Services P roject D rop-In C enter is a new place to gather in Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-identifying women who are into S /M Play Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides inform a V ancouver fo r social contact and resources parties are held on the second Saturday of this SOCIAL H ours w ill increase w ith com m unity involve month (503-2313992 lulukst9hotmail com m ent. (309 W 12th A ve 360-695-1325. www spiretech co m /-a w n tie /lu lu htm .) (5 /0 2 ) tion. training, netw orking and advocacy to m ake schools ext. 332. w w w .gayvancouverw a.org.) (5 /0 2 ) M m ' s FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss safe and fa ir fo r all, regardless o f sexual orie ntation or Metro: Arts & Music gender id e n tity (541 24 2 2 7 4 6 ) (5 /0 2 ) film s (m ensfilm talk9hom e com ) (5 /02) Triangle Alliance is W estern Oregon U niversity s gay. Help create a lesbian, bi and trans issue club. It strives to prom ote toler C om m unity P roject fo r the date o f the next planning ally and socially (5 0 3 -7 0 1 -8 3 0 2 )( 5 /0 2 ) ance and acceptance toward sexual mmonties and helps m eeting (503-223-0071 o r 503-285-4339.) (5 /0 2 ) Lesbian A rt G uild C all the Lesbian Oregon U niversity. W erner U niversity Center. M onmouth P ortland Lesbian C hoir w elcom es supportive mem 503-838-8000 tnangleallianceQ hotm ailcom ) (5 /0 2 ) bers and volunteers. (5 03 241 8 9 9 4 ) (5 /0 2 ) and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and P ortland Gay M m ' s C horus is open to singers, socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208. 503-646-2802 www telepor1.com /-nw ga) support m em bers and volunteers. (503-460-3689 (5 /02) I Willamette Valley: M ount Hood Qtmer netw ork profession Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization fo r cross-dressers provide social activities and support fo r students. (W estern HEALTH A b d ill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C antor plays host to social events and Long Yang Club Portland Metro Chapter a social group for Asian gays and C orvallis (S end a self-addressed, stam ped envelope to PO B ox 231. Foster. O R 9 7 3 4 5 ) (5 /0 2 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy Southern Oregon: Social m eeting 503-2893605 o r 503 466-0058 lensnw 9aol com .) (5 /02) Physical Recreation The OUTdoor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch o f Eugene people w ho go biking, h ik ing, skating, m ushroom hunting, skiing, hot springing and ju s t about any oth er a c tiv ity you can dream up. O ccasional w eekend cam ping. w w w .pdxgm c o rg .) (5 /0 2 ) (Kim 541-484-2147. kim s9 e fn .o rg Oregon Bears is a social group fo r bears w w w .outdoorgroup.org.) (5 /0 2 ) Real C onnection is a social gathenng fo r gay men and the ir adm irers. N ew sletter, activities and Metro: Anti-violence w ho are a rtis ts , w nte rs o r m usicians o r w ho pursue m onthly social gathenngs (503-240-2813. Frontrunner and W alkers go ou t every som e creative activity. M onthly potlucks on the second www oregonbears org.) (5 /0 2 ) S aturday m orning in Eugene (9 am. 15th and Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency she lte r Friday. (C art 5 0 3 -28 4-2 971 .)( 5 /0 2 ) fo r fem ale-identified dom estic violence survivors and a Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert, m arch support group fo r wom en battered by wom en (An ing. and sw ing band open to lesbian, gay. bi, trans and 503-232 7805) (5 /0 2 ) enjoy being nude M onthly potlucks and supportive m usicians and friends. A ll levels o f ab ility Clackamas Women's Services o ffe rs shelter, sup w elcom e. (PO Box 1082. P ortland. O R 97207. events. G uests are invited to attend tw o events before deciding on m em bership port and resource re ferral services fo r survivors o f 503-790-2170 w w w ra m b e a u x .n e t/rc g tb ) (5 /0 2 ) dom estic and sexual violence. (O ffice 5 0 3 -7 2 2 2 3 6 6 C nsis Line: 503-654-2288 ) (5 /0 2 ) A gate Hank 5 4 1 -484-6259 o r Sadie ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club fo r gay men who (PO Box 3152. Portland. OR 97293-3152. organ_m fo9organ-pdx org. w w w .organ-pdx.org) (5 /0 2 ) 541-485-3282.) (5 /0 2 ) Tsam Oregon is form ing fo r Gay Games V I, the largest pa rticip atory sporting and cultural festival in the w orld, w hich w ill be held Nov. 2-9, 2002. in Sydney. A ustralia (5 0 3 2 2 3 -1 100.) (5 /0 2 ) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures fo r wom en. P articipants are responsible fo r providing th e ir Metro: General Portland Bisexual Alliance holds social and political own equipm ent and choosing outings appropnate fo r Asian A P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is events fo r bi and bi-fnendly people, organizes Portland Bi th e ir skill and fitness level A ll skill levels w elcom e. Day rally and publishes calendar o f events. Guest speakers (503-285-5765 a fte r 10 am .) (5 /0 2 ) and children w ho are survivors o f dom estic violence. a nonprofit voice and com m unity fo r O regon Asian and P acific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men (Sam antha 503- 771 -5503 ) (5 /0 2 ) K-B C lub is a group o f kindred folks and th e ir dogs Confluence: The W illam ette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Sundays at Unitarian A ctivitie s include potlucks. recreational outings, retreats, and workshops are held 7 pm on the first and third Fridays o f the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division U m versalist C ongregation o f Salem. 5090 C enter S t. NE. cultural events and w orkshops. Events provide a safe S t. Open to all (503-775-9717 pba9bipoitlandorg. w ho m eet to hike and talk in P ortland parks on the sec P ortland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours (541-754-4144. co n flu e n ce 9 a o lco m .) (5 /0 2 ) a day. Interpretation services are available fo r wom en environm ent to m eet and connect w ith oth er Asians and www .biportland org.) (5/02) ond Sunday o f each m onth (5 0 3 -2 8 5 -2 9 8 6 .)( 5 /0 2 ) who speak lim ited o r no English. (503-235 53 33 o r P acific Islanders (PO Box 826. Portland. OR 97207. 88 8 2 3 5 -5 3 3 3 ) (5 /0 2 ) 503299 -01 20. aptg_pdx9yahoo.com .) (5 /0 2 ) P ortland Leather A lliance is a pansexual. not-for- p ro fit organization dedicated to fostenng a po sitive com support group fo r Bisexual Com m unity Forum is an age- and gender- m unity fo r safe, sane and consensual alternative adult queer youth w ho have experienced em otional, physi inclusive social, support and education netw ork founded sexualities in general and S /M /le a th e r/fe tis h in pa rticu cal o r sexual abuse in an intim ate relationship. Free, in 1980. A ctivitie s include dances, potlucks. field tnps lar (5 03-727-3148 w w w pdxleatheralliance o rg ) (5 /0 2 ) confidential and safe (An. 503-232-7805.) (5 /0 2 ) and a polyam ory in te re st group. M eetings are held on Portland Leather Men m eet every second Saturday Family C enter O utreach O ffice, a program o f V olunteers o f Am erica located in S outheast Portland, o ffe rs support groups and drop-in services to wom en Bradley-Angle H ouse sponsors a the firs t and third M ondays (7 .30 pm R ed and Black Cafe. S outheast 22nd and D ivision. Laury Metro: Mental Health H elios C ounseling o ffe rs m ental health services to o f the m onth fo r potluck and socializing M eet men into a leather life style and keep abreast o f leather happen 5 0 3 -2 8 5 -4 8 4 8 ) (5 /0 2 ) ings. N o dues, no form al organization, no o ffice rs or B rother to B rother is a fam ily o f A frican Am erican board, ju st leather socialization fo r the past 15 years (360-896-6665. furry9a racne t.com .) (5 /0 2 ) the lesbian, gay. bi and trans com m unities. (525 NE gay and bi men dedicated to the em pow erm ent o f and im provem ent in the qu ality o f life w ithin our com m unity. O regon S t.. S uite 220. Portland. OR 97232 Board m eetings at 5 30 pm every third M onday o f the 5 0 3 -2 3 8 -0 7 8 0 ) (5 /0 2 ) m ature gay men and those w ho appreciate them , com m onth (PO Box 3182. P ortland. OR 97208 Brian ing tog ethe r fo r social, educational and cultural purpos Gey bu t not happy? D epression? R elationship prob 5 0 3 -4 1 7 -7 9 9 1 .)( 5 /0 2 ) lem s7 Y ou're not alone Join our support group fo r gay COQSURE is a social group fo r people who w ere es (PO B ox 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-788 1612 o r 360-254-1718 pdxpnm etim ers9yahoocom men led by experienced gay therapist W illiam D ouglas. bom o r raised fem ale but w ho d o n 't presently iden tify w w w .geocities.com /pdxpnm etim ers.) (5 /0 2 ) M .A Peaceful, ru stic setting Nom inal co st, sliding scale. (503-222-7671 liam dougO aol.com .)( 5 /0 2 ) YWCA of G reater P ortland Counseling C enter o ffe rs sliding fee scale counseling fo r individuals, cou ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environm ent. It also o ffe rs a Lesbian S upport G roup on W ednesday evenings. (1111 S W 10th Ave. 503-294-7440 o r 503-294-7401. ext. 2 0 1 7 .H 5 /0 2 ) Metro: Recovery Live and Let Live C lub holds 12-step m eetings and social a ctivitie s fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com munity. C all fo r m eeting tim es and a ctivitie s. (2940-A SE Portland M etro Prim# Timers is a social group fo r as to ta lly fem ale (FTM , butch, boy. e tc ). This includes P ortland S tate U niversity Q u m is and A llie s people w ho w ere bom fem ale o r intersexed and who o ffe r educational and social program m ing and support are unsure o f th e ir gender o r w ho are considering and referral services fo r people o f all orientations and D o you have a horse7 Looking to get tog ethe r w ith M arionberry Salon m eets m onthly in Salem fo r wom yn and horses fo r equestrian a ctivitie s in the Pacific po tlu cks and discussion o f books touching on the le s N orthw est7 Then join the Lesbian Equestrian Group (D enise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. bian, gay o r bt experience. (C ary 503-363-6036 kehav9rdrop. com ) (5 /0 2 ) m a rionbe rrysa lo n9ao l.com .) (5 /0 2 ) The Lesbian C onnection (T IC ) Lunch Bunch Lesbian Garden C lub is a group o f w om en who m eets 11 am Sundays at the French Horn and 5-8 pm love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, on the second Fnday o f the m onth at the Fifth S tree t seeds, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a good M arket food co u rt in Eugene. A ll wom en w elcom e tim e Please call o r e-m ail fo r a copy o f the ne w sletter (B onnie 5 4 1,68 3-2 793.) (5 /0 2 ) and inform ation about upcom ing events. (Kathe 503-909-2002. Igcoregon9aol com .) (5 /0 2 ) The Lesbien Sewing and P roject Group, a fun social organization, m eets in C orvallis. (Joan O ut Dancing teaches dancing fo r sam e-sex couples 541 9 2 8 -5 7 4 5 ) (5 /0 2 ) at S ally M ack's School o f Dance C lasses fo r d ifferent dance styles start the firs t Friday o f each m onth (5 0 3 -2 3 6 -5 1 2 9 ) (5 /0 2 ) P ortland Gay and Lesbian Bow ling A ssociation m eets 3:30 pm Sundays at H ollyw ood The Lanes. C elebrating its 24th season. D rop-ins w elcom e anytim e (4030 NE H alsey S t. M ailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 5 0 3 2 9 3 0 4 3 8 bow lpdx9aol.com . w w w pdxbow l com ) (5 /0 2 ) changing id e n tity from fem ale to male, guys w ho are colors. Everyone is invited to participate in a ctivitie s and explonng p o ssib ilitie s fo r inner and o u te r gender regard m eetings (441A Sm ith M em onal Center. less o f how the w orld sees them , individuals w ho are 503- 725-5681 queersandallies9m ail.pdx e d u ) (5 /0 2 ) marathoner. bian, bi and trans people o f all abilities and interests not interested in tra nsitio ning but id e n tify always or Willamette Valley: Social The Lesbian S ocial G roup m eets in Eugene to eat. talk, laugh and w ork on pro je cts ranging from sew ing to artw ork to ph oto album s. (5 4 1 -5 1 3 -2 7 5 4 )( 5 /0 2 ) Salem 's Lesbian P otluck G roup m eets the sec ond W ednesday o f each m onth at 6 30 pm . Location vanes fo r th is casual, social gathenng. (sa le m potluck9 hotm ail.com .) (0 5 /0 2 ) W hether you're a running novice, a triathlete or a seasoned Portland Frontrunners welcome gay, les som etim es as guys, as w ell as guys w ho are tra nsitio n Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan- ing o r have transitioned. W e w elcom e significant others sexual club in the N orthw est, is open to all orientations, and m em bers o f aH sexual orientations in the Portland fetishes and life style s that are safe, sane and consensu Rose C ity S oftball A ssociation is an adult softball area. (503-471-1515. co q su re 9 o n e list com .) (5 /0 2 ) al M onthly m eetings, w orkshops and new sletter league fo r the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity and fnends (503 97 2 1869 rc d c 9 te le p o rt com . in the Portland m etropolitan area. W e o ffe r an open divi racial. m ulticultural, open and affirm ing church. Sunday w w w .te le p o rt.co m /-rcd c.) (5 /0 2 ) sion and a wom en s division W e are affilia te d w ith the w orsh ip is at 10 am. and church school fo r children runs N orth Am erican Gay Am ateur A thletic A lliance concurrently. (2941 NE A in sw orth S t. 503-284-8767. Friend*, a w eekly support and discussion group fo r A frican Am erican gay and bi men. m eets from 5 to 7 pm W ednesdays (B rian 50 3 28 7-86 51.) (5 /0 2 ) Together Works, a confidential group fo r lesbians, gays, bisexuals and fnends. m eets for-socials and d is (5 03-239-7705 w w w portlandfrontm nners o rg .) (5 /02) (503-203-9160 w w w po rtland gaysoftball com .) (5 /0 2 ) Metro: Spirituality A in sw o rth U nited C hurch o f C h rist is a m u lti a u c c 9 te le p o rt com .) (5 /0 2 ) Funny Ladles T m and Posey S ociety is a social cussions o f topics o f mutual interest. M eets second and Rosatown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian group fo r lesbians 35 and older. They m eet fo r a potluck Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meet fourth M ondays (7 3 0 pm M ay Septem ber. 7 pm square dance club, dances at m ainstream and plus lev on the second S aturday o f each m onth. E-mail ne w slet ings for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone. Meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays (M etropolitan te r is fre e on request (503-760-0816 8 a ta p s 9 a o lc o m ) (5 /0 2 ) O cto ber A pnl F irst B aptist Church. 125 SE C ow ls S t . M cM innville Don 503-434 6 2 6 6 ) (5 /0 2 ) els (PO Box 5352. P ortland. OR 97228-5352 503-234-9944 w w w rdrop co m /users/ram blers .) (5 /0 2 ) Young M m ' s Coffee Talk happens every W ednesday S ki Out. a group o f lesbians, gay men. and supportive mg com m unity o f progressive, p o litical people explonng fnends. m eets approxim ately every oth er weekend D ecem ber through M ay fo r dow nhill skiing trip s on and celebrating the C hnstian faith. W e are m ulticultural, lesbian, gay, bi and stra ig ht, and ou r children are valued M ount Hood, (w w w s h o u t.o rg .) (5 /0 2 ) m em bers (1 0 3 0 am Sunday 621 NE 76th A ve 503-258 0 9 9 2 )( 5 /0 2 ) B elm ont St. 503 2 3 8 -6 0 9 1 ) (5 /0 2 ) Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadw ay )(5 /0 2 ) Anaw im Com m unity o f gay men m eets w eekly fo r C hristian m editation and prayer. (7 :3 0 pm Thursday. 5 0 3 -2 8 1 -0 7 2 2 )( 5 /0 2 ) B rid g e p o rt Com m unity C hurch (U C O is a grow Gay M m ' s D raw ing Group m eets on the fourth SAA is a 12-step program to recover from sex addic at 3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave S aturday o f the m onth; m odels and guys w ho like to 503223-5907. ext 233.) ( 5 /0 2 ) tion and to live sexually healthy lives O rientation is draw are w elcom e to call fo r m ore inform ation (Philkp 50 3-28 7-7 447 .) ( 5 /0 2 ) W estsid* Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks. games Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to pro outside the rules, gathenng fo r events, lots o f laughter and more For those on the w estside o r those w illing to Tsam Oregon is form ing fo r Gay Games V I, the largest pa rticip atory sporting and cultural festival in the C om m unity o f S t. A ndrew invites all to join a v in g an accepting social environment fo r chubby men and com e over to the w estside (Grace 50 3 -6 4 3 -3 2 0 9 )( 5/0 2) w orld, w hich w ill be held N ov 2-9. 2002. in Sydney. diverse C atholic faith com m unity fo r prayer and fe llo w never an issue (5 0 3 -4 5 2 -5 9 6 1 .) (5 /0 2 ) Metro: Sexual the men who like them that way (5 03-241 4535 A ustralia (503 2 2 3 -1 1 0 0 .)(5 /0 2 ) w w w chub netn et/ge ntlegian ts) (5 /02) Im perial Sovereign Roee C ourt o f Oregon is a Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served wafc-m no npro fit social organization dedicated to raising m oney basis A lso o ffers hepatitis A and B testing, treatm ent, fo r chanties w ithin the gay. lesbian, bi and trans com m u Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors vacanations and com m unity education fo r gay and bi men. nity. (isrc9 a o l.co m . w w w ro secourt o rg ) (5 /0 2 ) group, organizes a variety o f activities and social events mcludmg hiking, skimg. mountain biking, camping and raft (S ixth Floor. 426 S W S ta r* St. 503-248-3700 ) ( 5 /0 2 ) Jew ish Gay M m ' s Group call fo r m eeting tim e Metro: Physical Recreation Washington: Health peer counseling fo r victim s o f dom estic abuse, current Saturdays. (PO Box 14931. Portend. OR 97293.) (5/02) Northw est regnnal summer gathenngs (503-680-7958 B iN etO R 9pointffash com BiN etO r pomtffash com .) (5 /0 2 ) Lasblana Enjoying Maters and Science (LEWS) is C ycling Lesbiens In P ertlsnd (CLIPS) m eets aspects or me eovronment ActMties memoe wro weten- tion. (7 3 0 -9 pm W ednesday Flanders House. 2926 NE T m h i Q u e s t, the athletic and exercise program o f P roject Q uest, o ffe rs individual, group, indoor and o u t tw e e m onthly fo r bicycle ndes A ll rxkng levels w e l com e (5 03-254-6971.) (5 /0 2 ) Flanders S t Jon 50 3 2 3 9 -5 5 3 9 7 (5 /0 2 ) D ig n ity P ortland m eets fo r M ass on Sundays (503-2 62 6 9 4 7 ) (5 /0 2 ) ( n o lw m o cash u n munity building outdoor group, organizes regular day adventures, biannual weekend campouts and annual a fun-loving grot*) of women vrf» enjoy exploring al m editation group, m eets m the B uddhist Vipasana tra d i BiNet Oregon the state s bisexual and pofymory com es or B /D /S /M Potlucks and dscussxxis are held on thxd (309 W 12th Ave.. Vancouver 360695-1325. ext 332 Ieiephyr420aolcom) (5 /0 2 ) Com passionate H eart Sangha. a lesbian and gay Portland (Barn-noon Sunday Alex 503 282 7 2 1 0 ) (5 /0 2 ) door physical recreation opportunities fo r people living Saxual M in o rity Sendees Proj ec t o ffe rs individual o r past N o fee S ervices provided by experienced women and men o f aN skdl levels to play at U niversity o f w ith HIV and AID S. (503-493-0288 7 (5 /0 2 ) women v 4 n share an interest m D /S. age-play. do ttin g fetish dom estic violence advocate Teem Portland Tennis Association welcom es xig. (503-452-5680 www adventuregm up org.) (5 /0 2 ) and place. (5 0 3 -2 4 6 5 9 3 9 e fra im le vi9 a o l c o m ) (5 /0 2 ) Leetherwomen's Supper Club is a social group for ship (9 3 0 am Sunday 806 N E A lb erta S t. 503-281 4 4 2 9 ) ( 5 /0 2 ) Multnomah County H m M i Departm ent STD Program offers fW and STD testing by appointm ent F ^ ilx ~ x ie x m h ix ~ i I I r u ^ n e l n N I l a i M i o e o n l l e A o rviYowsnvfv unuanafi univefSdiiVt, 3 wci- com ing congregation, offers Sunday service and cfxldren's Southern Oregon: Physical Recreation refcyous education at 10 30 am. (1133 NE 181st Ave , Gresham 5 0 3 6 6 5 2 6 2 8 eastrose9telepon c o m ) (5 /02) C e tn r m r ln C o M iv O x J B IU U m I ** - J> -» P L . . » r L ^ ffw lll^ ^ w fw » v flU v w V l Teem Oregon is form ing fo r Gay Games V I, the R econciling C ongregation, w here w e really mean largest participatory sporting and cultural fe stiva l m the everyone is w elcom e Sunday w orsfxp at 10:30 am
