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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 18, 2002)
Olltreach Southern Oregon: Community Metro: Mental Health Southeast 22nd and D ivision Laury 503-285-4848) (5 /02) Brother to Brother is a family of African American gay Men's FilmTalk m eets regularly to discuss film s K-9 C lub is a group o f kindred folks and the ir dogs ( m ensfilm talk@ hom e.com ) (5 /0 2 ) w ho m eet to hike and ta lk in Portland parks on the sec and bi men dedicated to the empowerment of and improve M ount Hood Queer netw ork professionally and ment in the quality of life withm our community Board m eet socially (5 0 3 -7 0 1 -8 3 0 2 ) (5 /0 2 ) ings at 5 30 pm every third Monday of the month (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 Brian 503 417- 7991.) (5/02) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals Abdill-EIHs Lambda Com m unity C antor o ffers HeKos Counseling offers mental health services to the C O Q S U R E is a social group fo r people who w ere bom M onthly open m eetings and socials (PO Box 4928. support groups and resources fo r the sexual m inonty lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities (525 NE Oregon S t . or raised female but who do n't presently identify as to ta l P ortland. OR 97208 503-646-2802 Suite 220. Portland OR 97232 503 238-0780) (5/02) ly female (FTM. butch, boy. e tc ) This includes people who are mtersexed. unsure o f their gender or considenng www te lep ort.co m /~ nw g a.) (5 /0 2 ) com m unity and its frien ds C om prehensive m onthly new sletter. Pnzm, de tails local groups and events (281 Fourth S t.. Ashland. OR 97520 M ailing address PO Box 92 7 A shland. O R 97 520 5 41-488-6990 lam bdacntr@ aol com . w w w a e k c a o rg .) (5/0(2) Klamath Area Lambda A ssociation M A LA ) is dedicated to prom oting aw areness, health, understand ing and acceptance o f gay. lesbian, bi and trans people through education and social a ctivitie s $2 0 donation fo r new sletter; no one denied because o f inability to pay (541-273-2838 PO B ox 43. Klam ath Falls. OR 97601 kalam foQ aol.com .) (5 /0 2 ) Gay bu t not happy? D epression’ R elationship prob Oregon Bears is a social group fo r bears and the ir ner (siring-scale donations accepted but not required), talk and play Teen Group meets at the same tim e (6-8 pm third M onday C hildren's Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave Parents, Families and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca cy. (7 pm firs t Tuesday Library a t the F irst C ongregational Church. 1220 NE 68th S t . Vancouver 360-6952200. ourclarkcounty Columbian com /257 /) (0 5/02 ) Sexual M inority Sendees Project offers individual peer m ation and referral fo r lesbian, gay, bi and trans people m Benton and Linn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk seeds, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a good M A Peaceful, ru stic se ttin g N om inal cost, sliding als who are not transitioning but identify always or som e scale (503-2 22 7671 liam dougO aol com .) (5 /0 2 ) tim es as guys, as w ell as guys who are transitioning or ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a have transitioned W e welcom e significant others and social club fo r gay men who enjoy being nude M onthly YWCA o f G reater Portland Counseling Canter O ut Dancing teaches dancing fo r sam e-sex couples members of all sexual orientations in the Portland area o ffe rs sliding fee scale counseling fo r individuals, cou at S ally M ack's S chool o f Dance. C lasses fo r different (503-471-1515. coqsureQ onelist co m .) (5 /0 2 ) potlucks and events G uests are invited to attend tw o events before deciding on m em bership (PO Box 3152. ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive adm irers N ew sletter, activitie s and m onthly social gath- enngs. (5 03-240-2813 w w w oregonbears org.) (5 /0 2 ) Portland. OR 97293-3152 organjnfo@ organ-pdx. org. environm ent. It also o ffe rs a Lesbian S upport G roup on W ednesday evenings (1 7 S W Second Ave 50 3 294 7 4 4 0 o r 503-294-7401. ext. 2 0 1 7 .)( 5 /0 2 ) w w w organ-pdx.org) (5 /0 2 ) Portland Bisexual A lliance fo r bi and bi-friendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar o f events. Live and Let Live C lub holds 12-step m eetings G uest speakers and w orkshops and social a ctivitie s fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com m unity C all fo r m eeting tim es and a ctivitie s (2940-A SE B elm ont S t 503-238-6091.) (5 /0 2 ) tim e. Please call o r e-m ail fo r a copy o f the new sletter and inform ation about upcom ing events (Kathe 503-909-2002. Igcoregon@ aol.com .) ( 5 /0 2 ) dance styles s ta rt th e firs t Friday o f each m onth (5 0 3 -2 3 6 -5 1 2 9 ) (5 /0 2 ) Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling Association meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Holywood Lanes The Celebrating its 24th season Drop-ms welcome anytime. (4030 NE Halsey S t Mailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-293-0438 bowlpdx@aolccm. www.pdxbowlcom .) (5 /02) W hether you're a running novice, a tnathlete or a seasoned Portland Frontrunners welcome gay. les are held 7 pm on the firs t and marathoner, third Fridays o f the month at Laughing H orse Books. 3652 SE bian. bi and trans people o f a l abilities and interests. (5 03-2397705 w w w portlandfrontnjnners o rg .) (5 /02) ngs for gays and lesbians but s open to everyone D ivision S t. Open to all. (503-775-9717. M eetngs at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays (Metropolitan pba@ biportland.org. Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway ) (5/02) www b ip o rtla n d o rg .) (5 /0 2 ) SAA is a 12-step program to recover from sex Portland Leather Alliance is a N orth Am encan Gay A m ateur A th le tic Alliance addiction and to live sexually healthy lives. O rientation pansexual, not for-profit organiza (503-203-9160 w w w po rtla n d g a yso ftb a ll.co m ) (5 /0 2 ) is never an issue. (503-452 59 61.) (5 /0 2 ) tion dedicated to fostering a posi tive com munity fo r safe, sane and consensual altem atrve adult sexuali AFTER 8 w orks fo r political change and provides in fo r Lesbian Garden C lub is a group o f wom en who love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, explonng possibilities fo r inner and outer gender; individu support by appontm ent. (561)695- 1325. ext 332 ) (5 /02) Willamette V a lley Community ke!rav@ rdrop com .) (5 /0 2 ) men led by experienced gay therapist W illiam Douglas. Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meet 503-228-3892 o r 360-6951325. ext 332 ) (5 /02) Lesbian Equestrian Group (D enise 503-654 3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 N orthw est? Then join the changing identity from fem ale to male, guys who are Metro: Recovery Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcom e to enjoy a pizza din D o you have a horse7 Looking to get together w ith w om yn and horses fo r equestrian a ctivitie s in the Pacific lem s? Y ou're not atone Join our support group fo r gay holds social and political events Washington: Community ond Sunday o f each m onth. (5 0 3 -2 8 5 -2 9 8 6 )( 5 /0 2 ) Rose C ity S o ftb a ll A ssociation is an adult softball league fo r the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity and fnends in the P ortland m etropolitan area W e o ffe r an open divi sion and a w om en's division W e are affilia ted w ith the Rosetown Ramblers. P ortland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at m ainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352. 503-234-9944 w w w rdrop.com /users/ram blers.) (5/0/2) Metro: Sexual ties in general and S /M /le a th e r/fe tish in particular Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HfV and STD testing by appointment (503-727-3148. S ki Out. a group o f lesbians, gay men. and supportive www pdxleatheraHiance org.) (5 /0 2 ) fnends. m eets approxim ately every o th e r w eekend Monday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk-in Portland Leather Men m eet basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment, vac D ecem ber through M ay fo r dow nhill skiing tnps on M ount Hood, (w w w skio u t.o rg .) (5 /0 2 ) every second S aturday o f the m onth fo r potluck and socializing. Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes M eet men in to a leather life style women and men o f aH skiH levels to play at U niversity o f 1828. CorvaHs. O R 97339 5 4 1 -7 5 2 -8 1 5 7 .)(5 /0 2 ) and keep abreast o f leather hap Portland (8 am-noon Sunday. Alex 503 28 2-72 10.) (5 /0 2 ) Im perial Sovereign C ourt o f the W illam ette Empire m eets 7 30 pm on the firs t and third Tuesday Washington: Health penings N o dues, no form al organization, no o ffice rs o r board, Team Quest, the a th le tic and exercise program o f o f each m onth at th e 300 C lub. (3 00 L ib e rty S t SE. Sexual M inority Servie«« Project offers individual Salem C all S ta r Em peror 24 Jack E D eV ine a t peer counsekng fo r victim s o f dom estic abuse, current or 503-304-2270 o r S ta r Em press 24 M organ Lafay a t past. No fee Services provided by experienced domestic 503-362-7419. is c w e Q u sw e st.n e t.) (5 /0 2 ) violence advocate. (309 W 12th Ave.. Vancouver Portland Metro Prime Timers 3 6 0695 1325. ext 332 letephyr42@ aolcom .) (5 /02) is a social group fo r mature gay Awards D inner m N ovem ber (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 2 3 rd S t . C orvahs M ailing address: PO Box Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all cinations and community education for gay and b men. (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-3700.) (5/02) ju st leather socialization fo r the past 15 years. (360-896-6665 furry@ aracnet.com .) (5 /0 2 ) P roject Q uest, o ffe rs individual, group, indoor and o u t door physical recreation opportunities fo r people living w ith HIV and AID S. (5 0 3 4 9 3 -0 2 8 8 .) (5 /0 2 ) Southern Oregon: Social men and those who appreciate them, coming together fo r social, A b d ill-E llls Lambda Com m unity C enter plays Willamette Valley: Health educational and cultural purposes. host to social events and groups C all fo r schedule. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR (281 Fourth S t.. A shland. OR 97520. M ailing address: Women space provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter 97228 503-788-1612o r PO B ox 92 7 Ashland. OR 97520. 5 4 1 -488-6990 M etropolitan C om m unity C hurch, shares concerns, d is fo r wom en and children who have been abused physi 360-254-1718. lam bdacntr@ aol.com . w w w aelcca o rg .) (5 /0 2 ) cusses gay issues and supports the M C C com m unity cally. sexually o r em otionally and plays host to a lesbian pdxprimetimers@ yahoo.com. (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th S t D avid and bi wom en's support group (C nsis 541-485-6513. Business 541-485-8232 Lesbian Alliance (5 /02) lesbians and gay m en w ho have children from b irth through preschool. M eets the second S aturday o f every m onth m Eugene. (Aquene 541 34 4-58 47.) (5 /0 2 ) n's S upport Group, sponsored by S w eet S p irit 5 0 3 3 6 3 -4 8 2 8 o r Joseph 5 0 3 -3 6 3 3 3 9 2 ) (5 /0 2 ) i (M AP) is a group o f gay www geocities com /pdxpnm etim ers) 541 -3 0 2 2 4 1 7 .) (5 /0 2 ) Portland State U niversity men 18 and olde r M e ets every second Thursday in C orvallis (S end a s e lf addressed, stam ped envelope to Friends a w eekly support and discussion group fo r A frican Am erican gay and bi men. m eets from 5 to 7 pm gram m ing and support and referral services fo r people Queers and A llie s o ffe r educational and social pro PO Box 231. Foster. OR 9 7 3 4 5 )( 5 /0 2 ) Willamette Valley. Recovery W ednesdays. (Bnan 503-287 86 51.) (5 /0 2 ) o f all orientations and colors. Everyone is invited to par ------ » - f ____tli___ - _ J P - i ----- 1- ---L i -----m a u l raronrs, raminos ana r r » n o s or I LOfuions ana Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellow ship fo r those who Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social ticip ate in activitie s and m eetings (4 4 1A Sm ith Gay« (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy. are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck on (7-9 pm th rd W ednesday First U nte d M ethodist Church. orie ntation is a nonissue (5 4 1 -3 4 2 -5 5 8 2 ) ( 5 /0 2 ) the second Saturday o f each month E-mail newsletter is free on request (5037600616 Hataps@ aolcom.) (5 /02) 600 State S t . Salem M ating address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503-393-9668 o r 503-897 2524 ) (5 /02) P a P . ■ 11 » . maaa4 r Q fw R % a i F 8 1R IH W 8 * iio ffu 8 O f I a a k l 11H # w w P w lw ff8 a n jl w ffO SOCIAL Gay« Schools and Youth Team provides inform a safe and fa ir fo r ad. re gard ess o f sexual orie ntation o r gender id e n tity (5 4 1 -2 4 2 -2 7 4 6 .)( 5 /0 2 ) H elp create a 1 is W estern Oregon U niversity's gay. lesbian, bi and trans issue du b It strives to prom ote toler ance and acceptance tow ard sexual m inorities and helps provide social activities and support fo r students (W estern O regon U niversity. W erner U niversity Center. M onm outh 503-838-8000 tnangleahanceOhotm aJ c o m ) (5 /0 2 ) Lesbian A rt G uild C all the Lesbian Recreation shops and new sletter (503-972-1869 The rcdc@ teleportcom w w w te le p o rt.c o m /-rc d c .) (5 /0 2 ) people who go biking, Wang, skating, mushroom hunting, ski Together W oriis. a confidential group fo r lesbians, ing, hot springing and just about any other activity you can Gentle Giants o f Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting social environm ent fo r chubby m eeting (5 03 223-0071 o r 5 0 3 -2 8 5 -4 3 3 9 ) (5 /0 2 ) (5 03-2 414 535 www. chubnet n e t/g e n tle g ia n ts ) (5 /0 2 ) P ortland Lesbian C hoir w elcom es supportive mem Frontrunner and W alkers go ou t every Saturday m orning in Eugene. (9 am. 15th and A gate Hank bers and volunteers. (503 2 4 1 8 9 9 4 ) (5 /0 2 ) nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money McMmnviHe D on 503-434-6266.) (5 /0 2 ) 5 4 1-484-6259 o r S adie 5 4 14 8 5 -3 2 8 2 ) (5 /0 2 ) P ortland Gay Men's C horus is open to singers, fo r chanties w ithin the gay. lesbian, bi and trans com m u nity O srcQ ad com w w w rosecourt.org ) (5 /0 2 ) Young Men's Coffee Talk happens every Jew ish Gay Men's Group— c a ll fo r m eeting tim e W ednesday at 3 Fnends C offeehouse (7-9 pm . 201 SE 12th A ve 50 3-2 2 3 5 9 0 7 . e xt 2 3 3 .) ( 5 /0 2 ) C onnection is a social gathering fo r gay men w ho are a rtis ts , w nters o r m usicians o r w ho pursue som e creative activity. M onthly po tb e ks on the second and place (503 246-5939 efraim levtQ aol com .) (5 /0 2 ) fo r women w ho share an interest in D /S . age-play, clothing fetishes or B /D /S /M Potlucks and discussions Confluence! The W illam ette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Sundays at and more For those on the w estside o r those w illing to U nitarian Um versaltst C ongregation o f Salem. 5090 Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is 5 0 3 2 3 2 7805 ) (5 /0 2 ) w elcom e (P O Box 1082. P ortland. OR 97207. a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exploring aH 503-790-2170. w w w regfb o rg ) (5 /0 2 ) aspects of the environment A ctivities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional "le ctu re ' and a monthly planning potluck No Lesbian social group fo r women SO and older munity buildkig outdoor group, organizes regular day M arket food cou rt in Eugene A ll w om en welcom e m eets on the third Saturday o f the m onth (4- 7 pm adventures, biannual weekend cam pouts and annual (B onnie 541-683 2 7 9 3 )( 5 /0 2 ) 5 0 3 6 4 2 3 3 6 0 o r 5 0 3 3 3 1 -0 4 1 5 ) (5 /0 2 ) N orthw est regwnal summer gatherings (503-680- 7958 BiN etO R Spontflash com BiN etO rpom tffash co m .) (5 /02) The C ycling Lesbiens in Portland (CLIPS) m eets 541 9 2 8 -5 7 4 5 ) (5 /0 2 ) tw ice m onthly fo r bicycle ndes AH riding levels w el The Lesbian S ocial Group m eets in Eugene to eat. talk, laugh and w ork on projects ranging from sew ing to A ctivitie s include poducks. recreational outings, retreats, (Sam antha 5 0 3 -7 7 1 -5 5 0 3 .)(5 /0 2 ) cultural events and w orkshops Events provide a safe environm ent to m eet and connect w ith other Asians and social group fo r Asian gays and lesbians and the ir Pacific Islanders (PO B ox 826. Portland. OR 97207 fnends. m eets fo r events throughout the m etro area 503-299-0120 a p b jx trO y a h o o c o m ) (5 /0 2 ) (5 0 3 -7 3 5 9 4 2 5 fycpdxO ados com ) (5 /0 2 ) have e q ie n e n ce d em otional physi con fid ential and safe (A rt 5 0 3-23 2 7806 ) (5 /0 2 ) The Lesbian C onnection (TLC) Lunch Bunch m eets 11 am Sundays at the French Horn and 5-8 pm and children w ho are survivors o f dom estic violence queer youth w ho m anonbenysalon@ aol com .) (5 /0 2 ) on the second Friday o f the m onth at the Fifth S treet P acific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men cal o r sexual abuse in an rítm e te relationship Free, bian. gay o r bi experience (C ary 50 3 363-6036 BINet Oregon, the state's bisexual and polyam ory com o ffe rs support groups and drop-m services to wom en B rad ey -Angle H ouse sponsors a 1 Adventure Group. Portland s gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a variety o f activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain bikmg. camping and ra ft Metro: General Asian t P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is 888-23 5-5 333 .) (5 /0 2 ) po tlu cks and discussion o f books touching on the les ing (5 03452-5680 www adventuregroup org ) (5 /0 2 ) a no npro fit voice and com m unity fo r O regon Asian and w ho speak lim ite d o r no English (503-235-5333 o r M arion berry Salon m eets m onthly m Salem fo r Metro: Physical Recreation experience necessary (6 45 8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting 503-2525397 katcQ wsi-or co m ) (5 /02) Family C enter O utreech O ffice a program o f 24 hours C enter S t. NE. (541-754 4144 confhence@ aolcom .) (5 /0 2 ) OR 97293 ) (5 /0 2 ) V olunteers o f A m erica located m S outheast Portland »'■ Crisis Line operates come over to the w estside (Grace 503-643-3209 ) (5 /0 2 ) are held on third S aturdays. (PO Box 14931. Portland. supportive m usicians and fnends AH levels o f ability dom estic and sexual violence (O ffic e 50 3 722-2366 Willamette Valley: Social outside the rules, gathering fo r events, tots o f laughter support group fo r wom en ba tte re d by wom en (An p o rt and resource referral services fo r survivors o f Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks. games Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group Roee C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert, m arch a day Interpretation services are avarfable fo r wom en krms@efn org www outdoorgnoup org.) (5/0/2) O cto ber-A p ril F irst B aptist Church. 125 SE C ow ls S t.. ing and sw ing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and C risis Line: 5 0 3 6 5 4 -2 2 8 8 ) (5 /0 2 ) dream up Occasenal weekend campng. (Kim 541484-2147. Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a Friday (C a rl 50 3 2 8 4 -2 9 7 1 )( 5 /0 2 ) o ffe rs shelter, sup gays, bisexuals and fnends. m eets fo r socials and d is cussions o f top ics o f m utual in te re st M eets second and OUTdoor Group is a frierdy. nduswe bunch of Eugene fou rth M ondays (7 :30 pm M ay Septem ber. 7 pm fo r fem ale-identified dom estic violence survivors and a d m Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw Bredtey-Angle H o u m provides em ergency she lte r i’« W queersandalhes@ m ailpdxedu.) (5 /0 2 ) Willamette Valley: Physical men and the men who like them that way. I Metro: Anti-violence n ity involvem ent. (309 W 12th Ave 360-695-1325. e x t 3 3 2 w w w gayvancouverw a org ) (5 /0 2 ) sexual/altem ative sexuality club in the N orthw est, is C om m unity P roject fo r the date o f the next planning support m em bers and volunteers (503-460-3689 w w w p d xg m c o rg .) (5 /0 2 ) ........................................................................- ..................... * contact and resources. H ours wiH increase w ith com mu open to all orientations, fetishes and life style s that are safe, sane and consensual. M onthly m eetings.-w ork 503-287 7447.) (5 /02) Metro: Arts & Music Sexual M in o rity Services P roject Drop-In C enter is a new place to gather in Vancouver fo r social Gay Men's Drawing Group meets on the fourth are welcome to call fo r more inform ation (P hilip tion, training, netw orking and advocacy to m ake schools M em onal C enter 503-725-5681. Washington: Social > Forum is an age- and gender Long Yang C lub Portland M etr o C hapter a Lulu s P e rry Playhouee is a social group fo r seif ndusw e social, support and education network founded n identifying wom en who are in to S /M Play parties are 1960 A ctivities n d ude dances, poducks. field trips and a held on the second Saturday o f the month pofyemory m e rest group M eetings are held on the first (503-231 3992 U ukstO h otm a t com and th rd Mondays (7 3 0 pm Red and Black Cafe. w w w s p re te c h com /-e w n tre /)u lu him .) (5 /0 2 ) com e (503 2 5 4 -6 9 7 1 .)( 5 /0 2 ) Lesbian Sewing and P roject Group a fun social organization, m eets in C orvallis (Joan Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures fo r wom en P articipants are responsible fo r providing the ir artw ork to ph oto album s. (5 4 I-5 I3 -2 7 5 4 .)(S /C 2 ) own equipm ent and choosing outings appropriate fo r ond W ednesday o f each m onth at 6 30 pm. Location th e ir skiH and fitness level AH skill levels w elcom e vanes fo r th is casual, social gathering (salem potluck@ hotm ail c o m ) (0 5 /0 2 ) (503-285 5765 a fte r 10 am 7 (5 /0 2 ) Salem's Lesbian Potluck Group m eets the sec
