(attuar* L 2002 ’ jMt Mrtj 33
vides free needle-free HIV testing services fo r gay and
bi men at B eaverton C om m unity H ealth C linic. (6-8 pm
(B enton C ounty and A lbany 5 4 1 - 752-6322 o r
800-588-2437.) (0 5 /0 2 )
M onday 12550 S W S econd S t 503 8 4 6 -4 7 3 4 1 (5 /0 2 )
Coastal Oregon AIDS & HIV
Coastal AID S Network is a community-based organiza
COMMUNITY
$60 cash to the M ultnom ah C ounty offices. (8 am-
Rural Organizing Pro ject is a netw ork o f human
4 45 pm M onday-Fnday 501 SE H aw thorne Btvd
dign ity groups taking action at the local and state level
97208 49 28 503-646-2802 nwgaQnwgapdx org
www nwgapdx o rg .)(5 /0 2 )
503-988 3 0 2 7 .) (5 /0 2 )
(P O B ox 1350. Scappoose. O R 97056 503-543 8417.
SH ARE is a new group looking fo r input to lay the groud-
Cow litz County Health and Human S ervices
o ffe rs free he patitis A and B im m unization fo r needle
exchange custom ers. It also provides educational m ate-
nals, referrals. HIV te stin g and condom s. (2-4 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 1952 N inth A v e . Longview .
3 6 0 -4 14 5 5 9 9 1 (5 /0 2 )
Free ongoing support group for men and
women with H IV /A ID S is facilita te d by D r Rochana
Koach. Sponsored by Cascade AID S P roject Q uest.
(6 30-8.30 pm M onday S uite M 100. 1410 Mam S t..
Vancouver. W ash 503 493 0288 ) (5 /0 2 )
Portland area To participate call 503-286-3575. (0 5/02 )
Country Women-W3, a fun and successful lesbian
ing new members The group holds m onthly potlucks and
business ow ners (D eborah 503-777-7171
w ork parties to develop com munity, have fun and help one
another w ith projects O regon C ity. Beavercreek. Moialla.
stopper@ prodigy n e t) (5 /0 2 )
at Augustana Lutheran C hurch. This group is fo r gay. bi
Oregon Education A ssociation Gay and
Lssb ian C au cu s is an organization fo r educators that
w orks to protect the rights and interests o f gay. lesbian,
bi and trans teachers and students Its annual m eeting
is in Apnl. (503-246-2073. oregongtc@ care2 com
address: PO Box 8944, Portland. OR 97207.
503-232- 7 6 7 6 ) (0 5 /0 2 )
second Fnday Social: fourth weekend 503-768-4293.
portlandbrwom enQ aol com. ) (5 /0 2 )
Manne Drive. A stona 503-338-0161) (5 /0 2 )
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Canter offers sup
and its fnends. Comprehensive monthly newsletter, Pnzm,
details local groups and events (281 Fourth S t Ashland. OR
97520 PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990
lambdacntrQaolcom wwwaeteca o rg .)(5/02)
C h rysa lis provides support and education fo r people
for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans fam
involved and interested in the trans com m unity in south
ilies We do advocacy, outreach, education and referrals
ern O regon. (541-488-6990 P O B o x 1793. Klamath
regarding schools, same-sex mamage, adoption, parenting and
Falls. OR 97601 www chrysahs4tg.com .) (5 /0 2 )
more M etro Parents and Kids Group meets 6-8 pm every sec
ond Monday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th
Klam ath A rea Lam bda A ssociation (K A LA ) is
dedicated to prom oting awareness, health, understand
ing and acceptance o f gay. lesbian, bi and trans people
through education and social activitie s $20 donation fo r
new sletter; no one denied because o f inability to pay.
Men's Talk m eets every m onth fo r discussion and
(541-273-2838 PO Box 43. Klam ath Falls. OR 97601
activities fo r Portlanders who w ould like to strengthen the
kalamfo@ aol com .) (5 /0 2 )
Broadw ay 503-247-7139. pdxgaym enQ aolcom .) (5 /0 2 )
nurse available. Spanish language assistance available
serving as advocates, grant sources and nonacadem ic
(1 966 G arden A v e . Eugene 541-342-5088
advisers W e 're looking fo r both students and advisers
hivalt@ hivalliance.org.) (5 /0 2 )
(503- 735-9425. nckm gQ ados com .) (0 5 /0 2 )
H IV-Positive So cial/A ctivities Group connects
Names Project Portland chapter provides access and
you w ith others w ho understand and share your expen-
training fo r organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
ence A group led organization fo r various fun events
(PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228. 503 7 9 72881.) (5 /02)
and support. (C u rtis o r Jonathan 541-342 5088.
p re v 1 @ hivalliance. o rg .) (5 /0 2 )
LifeLine A ID S P ro ject provides services and pre
vention education fo r H IV /A ID S in Salem and the
Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S
A w areness Program (H AAP) is an inm ate based
program providing peer education, inform ation, referrals
and support to all inm ates regardless o f HIV status o r
sexual onentation. M any program s are dependent on
education and advocacy (7 pm firs t Thursday A shland
F irst U nited M ethodist Church. 175 N Mam St. M ailing
address PO B ox 13. A shland. OR 97520.
541-488-1142 o r 541-512-0326.)
Washington: Community
Pride Northwest Inc., a com pletely volunteer effort,
w w w g e o citie s.co m /o re g o n g lc) (5 /0 2 )
organizes and produces community forums and the annual
Oregon Tradeswom en Inc. is a nonprofit group
Pnde celebration. (503-295-9788 www pndenw org ) (5/02)
dedicated to prom oting success fo r wom en in the
trades through education, leadership and m entor oppor
W illam ette Valley (S uite J-20. 3896 B everly Ave. NE
503-3 7 1 -4 4 5 5 1 (5 /0 2 )
Rogua Vallay Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of
Lesb ian s and G ays (P FLA G ) provides support,
F irst C ongregational U nited Church o f Chhst. 1137 S W
sharing life skills w ith international college students and
Metro: Political
tun ities C hild care provided; everyone is w elcom e.
(6 pm th ird Thursday Room 120. S tate O ffice Building.
800 NE O regon S t 503-943-2228 ) (5 /0 2 )
Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil rights organi
zation com m itted to prom oting fairness and ending discnm-
Portland Area B u sin ess A ssociation (PABA ) is
ination in the state o f Oregon. (PO Box 40625. Portland.
a professional netw orking organization serving the les
OR 97240 503-222-6151 nfoQ basicnghts org.) (5 /0 2 )
bian and gay com m unity and those w ho support our
aim s and purposes M onthly events and gathenngs
Love M akes a Family Vancouver Parents and
Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza din
C om m unity C ollege Kandie S ta rr 503-657 6958.
ner (sliding-scale donations accepted but not required), talk
ext 25 04.) ( 5 /0 2 )
and play. Teen Group meets at the same time (6-8 pm
Reed College Q ueer A lliance is an all-inclusive
third M onday Children 's Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave
organization devoted to sexuality issues It provides
503-228-3892 o r 360-6951325. ext 332.) ( 5/0 2)
support and education to students, faculty and s ta ff to
fo ste r b e tte r understanding in the larger com m unity
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and
G ays (P FLA G ) provides support, education and advo
(queeralhance@ reededu.) (5 /0 2 )
cacy. (7 pm firs t Tuesday Library at F irst C ongregational
Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and women,
meets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck
Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer
4312 SE Stark S t Betsy 503-692-4639 7(5/02)
support by appointment (360-695 1325. ext 332.) ( 5/02)
Human Rights Cam paign the largest national gay
A ctiv itie s D ept . A tte n tio n C arol M orley, 2605 S tate S t .
and lesbian political organization, lobbies C ongress, pro
Straight Spouse Support Group provides support
Salem. OR 97310. Vorcem ail ’ 503-378 4 2 0 7 .) (5 /0 2 )
vides cam paign support and educates the public Portland
Steenng C om m ittee and Federal C lub m eet m onthly to
and inform ation fo r men and wom en form erly o r curre n t
vides advocacy, referrals to services and monthly meetings
plan events. (5 0 3 -2 4 4 -6 9 5 1 )( 5 /0 2 )
(5 0 3 2 4 1 -2 2 2 2 w w w paba.com .) (5 /0 2 )
Metro: Support
Yamhill County The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of
the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans
The Lesbian C ancer S upport N etw ork s Hambleton
Project is a nonprofit organization offenng netw orking
every month at a confidential location. (503-554-0701 )(5/0/2)
dykes. (503-452-5408.) (5 /02)
and d ire ct services to lesbians w ith cancer and other
Valley A ID S Inform ation N etw ork's 24 hour hot
Lesbian Community Project is a m ulti-issue,
line provides H IV /A ID S . hepatitis and STD inform ation,
support and re ferrals English ho t line; Spanish on
multiracial, grassroots political and fun organization working
Late Aw akenings, a support group fo r lesbians who
fo r social justice and liberation fo r lesbian, tx and trans
cam e out la te r in life , m eets m onthly at the Lesbian
S aturday evenings only English and Spanish m aterials
women and dykes (1111 S W 10th Ave M ailing address
C om m unity P roject o ffice (7 pm firs t Tuesday
PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 294 74 3 5 ) (5 /0 2 )
1111 S W 10th A ve 503 294 7435 ) (5 /0 2 )
providing a social and support environment to residents in
Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicated to
life-threatening conditions. (503 335-6591. 7 (5 /0 2 )
Speakers fo r schools, recovery and adult groups
THE BO YS NEXT DOOR
by Marc Acito
Church. 1220 NE 68th S t.. Vancouver 360-695-2200
ourclarkcounty Columbian c o m /2 5 7 /.) (0 5 /0 2 )
social. Child friendly space. (5 -7pm. Friends Meeting House.
com m unity volunteers (O regon S ta te P enitentiary
Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County pro
Southern Oregon: Community
port groups and resources fo r the sexual minority community
Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working
prevention, clie nt services and health care R egistered
M onday social 5 3 0 -9 pm at C afé Uniontown. 231 W
Rainbow Club w elcom es lesbians, gays. tx. trans and
allies to its m eetings (N oon M onday Clackamas
(3106 NE 64th A ve 503 28 0 80 80 ) (5 /0 2 )
M entors International is a group o f gay seniors
center, which plays host to board meetings, and presents
o r national origin Locations vary. (D iscussion: 7-9 pm
housing listing s and a free lesbian dating service.
HIV A llian ce of Lane County provides education,
publishes a quarterly new sletter, maintains a resource
"G ertrude's W id e Social M ixer" m A stona on the third
com m unity and them selves. (7 pm fourth W ednesday
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian, gay.
bi and trans com m unities in the Columbia Pacific region;
M onday o f each month (S uite 209. 10 Sixth S t.. A stona
M ailing address PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 97103
It's My P leasu re o ffe rs a w ide array o f services to
the com m unity including a resource bulletin board, free
activities. (503-228-3892. ImfamtyQteleport com.) (5/02)
Coastal Oregon: Community
sion group fo r tx and questioning women o f any age. race
(7 pm . 27 10 NE 14th Ave. 503-228-3892 ) (5 /0 2 )
free HIV te stin g fo r gay and bi men. N o needles used!
Church. 230 NE N inth S t . Bend 541 3 1 7 -2 3 3 4 ) (5 /02)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus
o r trans men w ho parent biological o r adopted children.
Southw est W ashington Health D istrict o ffers
V ancouver 36 0-397-8098 ) (5 /0 2 )
Metro: Professional
Lesb ians with V ision is a support group fo r lesbian
D ads Support Group m eets firs t and third Tuesdays
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesb ians and
G ays (P FLA G ) provides support, education and advo
cacy (7 -9 30 pm second Tuesday F irst U nited
M ethodist Church. 1838 S W Jefferson S t M ailing
social and w ork c o o p fo r more than eight years, is seek
Ave A potluck and social is held 6-7 30 pm every fourth
Thursday at the same location Call about Washington County
(5 -6:3 0 pm firs t and th ird Thursday. 1 104 Mam S t.,
o ffic e Q ro p o rg .) (5 /0 2 )
w ofk fo r future gay and lesbian senior housing in the
area women welcom e. (Bobbie 503-632-4610.) (5 /0 2 )
1104 Mam S t.. Vancouver 3 6 0 -7 3 5 -9 1 7 0 .) (5 /0 2 )
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLA G )—Central Oregon m eets on the third
support, education and advocacy. (6 pm coffee, visiting,
brow sing the library. 6 30 pm m eeting First Presbytenan
vides nonm edical services to individuals and com m uni
te e r program s, inform ation and referral. (S uite MIOO.
lgirtfpdx@ hotm ail com www Ig irtf org.) (5 /0 2 )
express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
Estacada and other surrounding rural Clackamas County
support groups, em ergency financial assistance, volun
5 0 3 -3 3 1-0 4 15 .) (5 /0 2 )
tial (7 pm 5 4 1 298-8383 ) (0 5 /0 2 )
Killm gsw orth S t 503-240-4462 rw pdxQ igc org ) (5 /0 2 )
C ascad e A ID S Project Vancouver Pro ject pro
tie s in southw est W ashington These services include
(503471 1568 P O B ox 12526Portland. O R 97212
M onday of the month The group’s threefold m ission is
To reg ister your dom estic partnership bnng
Washington AIDS & HIV
(1 pm seco nd W ednesday. 5 0 3 -28 6-3 575 o r
fourth W ednesday o f the m onth m The D alles fo r sup
port. inform ation and advocacy Attendance is confiden
N orthwest Gender A lliance is a m onthly social
101. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541 994 5597 ) (5 /02)
(431 SE Third S t . Pendleton John 54 1-27 8-5 432 ) (5 /0 2 )
in te re s te d in changing th e social disease o f ageism .
gay and lesbian im m igrants and their partners and w orks
to change (ksenrm natoty U S im m igration laws
and support group fo r individuals desmng to explore and
services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway
inform ation and testing O ff site testing is also available
cha pter in P ortland fo r lesbians 60 and old e r w ho are
of Lesb ians and G ays (P FLA G ) m eets on the
Radical Women are active in the struggle against big
Metro: General
Umatilla County Health Department offers free
Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task
Force (LG IR TF) provides support and inform ation to
o try and exploitation (7 pm second W ednesday 819 N
tion providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support
Eastern Oregon AIDS & HIV
O ld L e sb ia n s O rganizing for Change
(O LO C ). a national lesbian organization, now has a
ly partnered w ith gay. lesbian, bi o r trans m ates (7 pm
Willamette Valley: Community
W ednesday G il 503- 780 9708 ) (5 /0 2 )
Women Surviving Abuse Group m eets m onthly at
A FTER 8 w orks fo r political change and provides in fo r
m ation and referral fo r lesbian, gay. bi and trans people
the Lesbian C om m unity P roject o ffice (6-7 pm th ird
m Benton and Linn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk
Thursday 1111 S W 10th Ave. 503 294- 7435.) (5 /0 2 )
Awards D inner in N ovem ber (7 pm second Tuesday
101 N W 2 3 n J S t. C orvallis M ailing address PO Box
1828. C orvallis. OR 97339 541-752-8157.) (5 /0 2 )
Central Oregon: Community
M id-Columbia Parents, Fam ilies and Friends
Im perial Sovereign Court of the Willamette
Em pire m eets 7 30 pm on the firs t and third Tuesday