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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 2002)
30 Just aut • January 4. 2002 Queer artist Hilary Pfeifer displays her quirky wood designs through Feb. 2 at Elizabeth Leach Gallery ß Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bi and trans commu nity. (isrc@aol.com www.rosecourt.org) (5/02) Salem. Call Star Emperor 24 Ja ck E DeVine at 503-304-2270 or Star Em press 24 Morgan Lafay at 503-362-7419 iscwe@ uswest net ) (5/02) vaccinations and community education for gay and bi men (Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St. 503-248-3700) (5/02) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol.com.) (5/02) Washington: Health Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group for women who share an interest in D /S, age-play, clothing fetishes or B/D /S/M . Potlucks and discussions are held on third Saturdays. (PO Box 14931. Portland. O B 97293.) (5/02) Rainbow Rascals s 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.) (5/02) Men's Support Group sponsored by Sw eet Spmt Metropolitan Community Church, shares concerns, d is cu sses gay issues and supports the M CC community. (7 pm secon d Thursday 434 18th St. David 503-363-4828 or Jo sep h 503-363-3392 ) (5/02) Mentors and Protégés (MAP) is a group of gay men 18 and older. M eets every second Thursday in C orvallis. (Sen d a self-addressed, stamped envelope to PO Bo x 231. Foster. O B 97 34 5.) (5/02) 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 S t., Salem. Mailing address: PO Box 121. Gates. O B 97346. 503-393-9668 or 503-897-2524.) (5/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity (541 -242-2746.) (5/02) Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer counseling for victim s of domestic abuse, current or past. No fee Services provided by expenenced domestic violence advocate. (309 W 12th A ve , Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext. 332 lezephyr42@aolcom.) (5/02) 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 bi women's support group. (Cnsis: 541-485-6513. Business: 541-485-8232. Lesbian Alliance: 541-302-2417.) (5/02) Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual orientation is a nonissue. (541-342-5582)(5/02) 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.) (5/02) 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.) (5/02) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of Volunteers of Am erica located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-in services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. (Samantha 503-771-5503.) (5/02) Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333.) (5/02) Bradley-Angle House sponsors a support group for queer youth who have expenenced emotional, physi cal or sexual abuse in an intimate relationship. Free, confidential and safe. (Ari 503-232-7805.)(5/02) Helios Counseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. (525 NE Oregon S t.. Suite 220. Portland, O B 97232. 503-238-0780.) (5/02) Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob lem s? 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 liamdoug@aol.com.) (5/02) YWCA of Greater 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 W ednesday evenings (1111 S W 10th Ave. 503-294-7440 or 503-294-7401. ext 2017.) (5/02) Metro: Recovery Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com munity C all for meeting tim es and activities (2940-A S E Belmont St. 503-238-6091) (5/02) 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 Broadw ay) (5/02) 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.) (5/02) Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HfV and STD testing by appointment Monday-Fndey and on a first-come, first-served walk in basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment. identifying women who are into S/M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503-231 -3992. lululist@hotmail. com. www.spiretech.com/~awntie/lulu.htm.) (5/02) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals. Monthly of>en meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. O B 97208. 503-646-2802 www.teleport.com/~nwga.) (5/02) support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689. www.pdxgmc.org.) (5/02) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a who are artists, writers or m usicians or who pursue some creative activity. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (Carl 503-284-2971 .)(5/02) social club for gay men who enjoy being nude Monthly potlucks and events. G uests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership. (PO Box 3152, Portland, O B 97293-3152. organjnfo@organ-pdx org. www.oigan-pdx.org) (5/02) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a concert, march Portland Bisexual Alliance holds social and politi ing. and swing band open to lesbian, gay, bi, trans and supportive musicians and fnends. All levels of ability welcom e. (P O B o x 1082. Portland. O B 97207. 503- 790-2170. www rainbeaux. net/rcgfb.) (5/02) cal events for bi and bi-friendly 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 S E Division S t. Open to all. (503-775-9717 pba@biportland.org. www.biportland.org.) (5/02) Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men Metro: General Asian & Pacific 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. O B 97207. 503-299-0120. aplg_pdx@yahoo.com.) (5/02) inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a polyamory interest group M eetings are held on the first and third Mondays (7.30 pm. B ed and Black Cafe, Southeast 22nd and Division. Laury 503-285-4848.) (5/02) Brother to Brother is a family of African American gay and bi men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement in the quality of life within our community. Board meetings at 5 30 pm every third Monday of the month (PO Box 3182. Portland. O B 97208 Bhan 503-417-7991.) (5/02) 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 fem ale or intersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considering changing identity from female to male, guys who are exploring 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 ing or have transitioned W e welcome significant others and members of all sexual onentations in the Portland area (503-471-1515 coqsure@onelist c o m ) (5/02) Friends a weekly support and discussion group for African American gay and bi men. m eets from 5 to 7 pm W ednesdays (Bnan 503-287-8651.) (5/02) Funny Ladies Tea and 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 newslet ter is free on request. (503-760-0816 flataps@aolcom.) (5/02) Gay Men's Drawing Group meets on the fourth Metro: Sexual Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self- Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender Metro: Mental Health social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their friends, meets for events throughout the metro area (503-735-9425. lycpdx@ ados.com.)(5/02) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers N ewsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings (503-240-2813. www.oregonbears.org.) (5/02) bers and volunteers. (503-241-8994.) (5/02) Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women. (Ari 503-232-7805.) (5/02) Long Yang Club Portland Metro Chapter a Mount Hood Queer network professionally and socially. (503-701 -8302.)(5/02) Portland Lesbian Choir welcom es supportive mem Metro: Anti-violence Lesbian social group for women 50 and older meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-331-0415.) (5/02) Men's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss film s. (mensfilmtalk@home.com) (5/02) Triangle Alliance is W estern Oregon University's gay, lesbian, bi and trans issue club. It strives to promote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual minorities and helps provide social activities and support for students. (W estern Oregon University. Werner University Center, Monmouth. 503-838-8000. trianglealliance@hotmail.com.) (5/02) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) s a fun-toving group of women who enjoy exptonng all aspects of the environment. Activities include turd watch ing, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional ■lecture" and a monthly planning potluck. No experience necessary, (6:45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503-2893605 or 503-466-0058 lensnw@aol com.) (5/02) Portland Leather Alliance 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.org.)(5/02) 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.) (5/02) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos e s. (P O B o x 5884. Portland. O B 97228 503-788-1612 o r 360-254-1718 pdxphmetimers@yahoo.com. www geocities.com/pdxphmetimers.) (5/02) Portland State University Queers and Allies offer educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of all onentations and colors. Everyone is invited to participate in activities and meetings (4 4 1A Smith Memonal Center 503-725-5681 queersandallies@mailpdxedu.) (5/02) Rose City Discussion Club the largest open pan BiNet Oregon, tlie state's bisexual and polyamory com munity-building outdoor group, organizes regular day adventures, biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regional summer gatherings (503-680-7958 BiNetOB@pointflash com BiNetOr.pomtflash.com.) (5/02) Cycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle rides. All riding levels w el come. (503-254-6971.) (5/02) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their stoll and fitness level. All skill levels welcome. (503-285-5765 after 10 am.) (5/02) Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest? Then join the Lesbian Equestrian Group (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav@rdropcom.) (5/02) contact and resources. Hours will increase with commu nity involvement. (309 W 12th Ave. 360-695-1325. ext 332. www.gayvancouverwa.org.) (5/02) Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who Willamette Valley: 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 lgcoregon@aol.com.) (5/02) Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples at Sally M ack's School of Dance. C lasses for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month. (503 236-5129.7(5/02) The Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling Association 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. O B 97208-1002 503-293-0438. bowlpdx@aol.com. www.pdxbowl.com.) (5/02) Whether you're a running novice, a tnathlete or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcome gay, les bian. bi and trans people of all abilities and interests. (503239-7705 www.portlandfrontnjnnersorg.) (5/012) Rose City Softball Association is an adult softball league for the gay, lesbian and bi community and friends in the Portland metropolitan area. We offer an open divi sion and a women's division. W e are affiliated with the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (503-203-9160 wwwportlandgaysoftball com .) (5/02) Together Works a confidential group for lesbians, friends, meets approximately every other weekend December through May for downhill skiing trips on Mount Hood (www shout.org.) (5/02) Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks. games outside the rules, gathenng for events, lots of laughter and more For those on the westside or those willing to come over to the westside. (Grace 503-643-3209 ) (5/02) Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call for more information (Philip 503-287-7447.) (5/02) Metro: Physical Recreation 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 (503241 4535 www chubnet.net/gentlegiants) (5/02) Adventure Group Portland’s gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and raft ing. (503-4525680 www adventuregroup org.) (5/02) Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays host to social events and groups. C all for schedule. (281 Fourth S t.. Ashland, O B 97520 Mailing address. PO Box 927 Ashland. O B 97520 5 4 1 4 8 8 6 9 9 0 lambdacntr@aol.com. www.aelcca.org.) (5/02) Washington: Social Rosetown Ramblers, Portland's gay and lesbian Young Men's Coffee Talk happens every W ednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm. 201 S E 12th Ave. 503-223-5907. ext 233 ) (5/02) Southern Oregon: Social K-9 Club 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. (503-285-2986) (5/02) sexual club in the Northwest, is open to all onentations, 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.) (5/02) gays, bisexuals and friends, m eets 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 S E Cowls S t., McMinnville Don 503-434-6266) (5/02) largest participatory sporting and cultural festival in the world, which will be held Nov. 2-9, 2002, in Sydney. Australia (503-223-1100.) (5/02) square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev els (PO Box 5352, Portland. O B 97228-5352 503-234-9944 www rdrop com/users/ramblers ) (5/02) Ski Out. a group of lesbians, gay men, and supportive Team Oregon is forming for Gay Games VI, the Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social Physical Recreation The OUTdoor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating, mush room'hunting. skiing, hot springing and just about any other activity you can dream up Occasional weekend camping. (Kim 541-484-2147 kims@efn.org. wwwoutdoorgroup.org.) (5/02) Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday morning in Eugene. (9 am. 15th and Agate. Hank 541 -484 6259 o r Sadie 541 -485-3282 ) (5/02) Team Oregon is forming for Gay Games VI, the largest participatory sporting and cultural festival in the world, which will be held Nov. 2-9. 2002, in Sydney, Australia (503-223-1100.) (5/02) Willamette Valley: Social Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6:30 pm Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center St. NE (541-754-4144 confluence@aol.com.) (5/02) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian, gay or bi experience. (Cary 503-363-6036. manonbenysalon@aol.com.) (5/02) The Lesbian Connection (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 Market food court in Eugene All women welcome (Bonme 541 -683-2793.) (5/02) The Lesbian Sewing and Project Group a fun social organization, meets n Corvahs (Joan 541-928-5745X5/0/2!) largest participatory sporting and cultural festival in the world, which will be held Nov. 2-9, 2002, in Sydney, Australia (503-223-1100.) (5/02) 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) (5/02) Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes Salem's Lesbian Potluck Group meets the sec ond W ednesday of each month at 6:30 pm Location varies for this casual, social gathering. (salempotluck@hotmail.com.) (05/02) women and men of all ski# levels to play at University of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503282 7210.) (5/02) Team Quest the athletic and exen. se program of Project Q uest, offers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people Irving with HIV and AIDS (503-493 0288 ) (5/02) Southern Oregon: Physical Recreation Team Oregon is forming for Gay Games VI, the Metro: Spirituality Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a multi racial. multicultural, open and affirming church Sunday worship is at 10 am, and church school for children runs
