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