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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 2002)
clothing fetishes or B /D /S /M Potlucks and discussions are held on third Saturdays (PO Box 14931. Portland. OB 97293 ) (5/02) of each month at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty S t SE. Salem Cell Star Emperor 24 Jack E DeVme at 503-304-2270 o r Star Empress 24 Morgan Lafay at 503362 7419 iscweQuswest net.) (5/02) Washington: Health Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all lesbians and gay men who have children from birth through preschool M eets the second Saturday o f every month in Eugene (Aquene 541-344-5847) (5/02) Man's S upport Group, sponsored by Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Church, shares concerns, dis cusses gay issues and supports the MCC community. (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th St. David 503363-4828 or Joseph 503 363-3392 ) (5/02) M entors and ProtSpSs (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OB 97345.) (5/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 9 pm thrd Wednesday First United M ethods/ Church. 600 State St.. Salem MaAng address PO Box 121. Gates. OB 97346 503393-9668 or 503-8972524) (5/02) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair fo r all. regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity (541 242-2746.) (5/0 2 ) Triangle Alliance is Western Oregon University's gay. lesbian, bi and trans issue club It strives to promote toler ance and acceptance toward sexual mmonties and helps provide social activities and support for students. (Western Oregon University. Werner University Center. Monmouth 503838-8000 tnangtoalkanceQhotmail com.) (5/02) HEALTH I Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (An 503-232- 7805) (5/0 2 ) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. (O ffice 503-722-2366 Cnsis Une: 503 654 2 2 8 8 ) (5/0 2 ) Family C enter O utreach O ffice, a program of Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-m services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. (Samantha 503-771-5503.) (5/02) Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak lim ited or no English. (503-235-5333 or 888 235-5333.) ( 5/02) Bradley-Angle House sponsors a support group fo r queer youth who have experienced emotional, physi cal or sexual abuse in an intimate relationship. Free, confidential and safe (An 503-232-7805 ) (5/02) Metro: M ental Health Helios C ounseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities. (525 NE Oregon St.. Suite 220. Portland. OB 97232. 503 2 3 8 -0 7 8 0 )( 5/02) Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob lems? You're not alone Join our support group for gay men led by experienced gay therapist Wilkam Douglas. M.A Peaceful, rustic setting Nominal cost, sliding scale (503-222-7671 liam dougQ aolcom .) (5/02) YWCA o f G reater 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 Wednesday evenings ( 17 SW Second Ave 503294-7440o r 503-294 7401. ext 2 0 /7 /(5 /0 2 ) S# kim J M inority S o rvico i P roject offers ndMdual peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse, current or past No fee Services provided by experienced domestic violence advocate (309 W 12th Ave . Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext 332 le xp h yr4 2 Q a olco m )( 5/02) Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for women and childien who have been abused physically, sexually or emotionafy and plays host to a lesbian and bi women's support group (Cnsis: 541 485-6513 Business 541 4858232 Lesbian Alliance 5 4 1 302 2417.) (5/02) Live and Let Live C lub holds 12-step meetings and social activities fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com munity. Call for meeting times and activities. (2940-A SE Belmont St 503 2386091.) (5/0 2 ) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meet ings fer gays and lesbians but is open to everyone Meet mgs at noon dafy and 1 pm Sundays (Metropolitan Com munity Church o f Portland 2400 NE Broadway) (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) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County HuaJth Departm ent STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday Friday and on a first-come, first-served wafc-m basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testng treatment, vaccnations and community education for gay and tx men (Sixth Floor 426 SW Stark St 503-248 3700 ) (5/02) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng all aspects of the environment Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional "lecture" and a monthly planning potluck No experience neces sary (6 4 5 8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting 503-252-5397 katcQ wsi-orcom .) (5/02) Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4 -7 pm. 503-6423360 or 503-331-0415.) (5/02) twice monthly for bicycle ndes All nding levels wel 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 appropnate for their skill and fitness level AH skill levels welcome (503-285-5765 after 10 am.) (5/02) K-0 C lub 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) Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest? Then join the Lesbian Equestrian Group (Denise 503 654-3865 Lynn 503-7772339 kelravQrdrop com ) (5/02) Lesbian Garden C lub is a group of women who Willamette Valley: Recovery social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends, meets for events throughout the metro area (503-735-9425. lycpdxQados com .) (5/02) 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 503-9092002 IgcoregonQaol com ) (5/02) Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who Lulu's Pervy Playhouse ts a social group for self- O ut Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is a nonissue (5 4 1-342-5582.) ( 5/02) identifying women who are into S /M Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503-231 3992 lululistQhotmailcom . www spiretech. com /~awntie/lulu. htm.) (5/02) at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for Afferent dance styles start the first Fnday and first Sunday of each month (503-236 5129.) (5/02) SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lesbian A rt G uild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date of the next planning meeting (503-223-007/ o r 503 285 4 3 3 9 ) (5/02) Long Yang C lub Portland M etro Chapter, a Men's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films. (mensfilmtalkQhome com) (5/02) M ount Hood Queer network professionally and socially (503-701-8302.)( 5/02) bers and volunteers (503-241 8994 ) (5/02) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OB 97208 503-646 2802 www teleport co m /-n w g a ) (5/02) Portland Gay M en's C horus is open to singers, Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their Portland Lesbian C hoir welcomes supportive mem support members and volunteers. (5 03-460-3689 www pdxgm c.org.) (5/02) admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings. (503-240-2813. www oregonbears org.) (5/02) Real C onnection is a social gathenng for gay men ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. M onthly potlucks on the second Friday. (Cad 503-284 2971.) ( 5/02) social club for gay men who enjoy being nude Monthly potlucks and events Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (PO Box 3152. Portland, OB 97293-3152 organ irfoQ organpdx org www organ pdx org) (5/02) Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert, march ing and swing band open to lesbian, gay. tx. trans and supportive musicians and fnends All levels of ability welcome. (PO Box 1082. Portland. OB 97207. 503-790-2170 www rcgfb o rg ) (5/02) Metro: General Asian t P acific 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, OB 97207. 503-299-0120 aplg_pdxQyahoo com ) (5/02) Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded m 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks. field tnps and a pofyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays (7:30 pm Bed and Black Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division Laury 503 285-4848 ) (5/02) Brother to Brother is a family of African American gay and tx men dedicated to the empowerment of and improve ment m the quality of life withm our community Board meet ings at 5:30 pm every third Monday of the month. (PO Box 3182. Portland. OB 97206 Brian 503A17-7991.) (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 female or mtersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considering changing identity from female to male, guys who are explonng 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 We welcome significant others and members of all sexual orientations in the Portland area (503-471-1515 coqsureQonekst com .) (5/02) Friends a weekly support and discussion group for Metro: Recovery Lesbian A ctivity Group for singles and couples holds monthly planning meetings at Hobo's. (7:30 pm second Friday 120 NW Third Ave Becca 503-667-9412 or Bhonda 503 492 9422.) (5/02) C ycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) meets African American gay and tx men. meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Brian 503-287-8651.) (5/02) Funny i nflw 7 m md PoMy Society is a social group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck on the second Saturday of each month. E-mail newsletter is free on request. (503-7604816 datapsQaol com ) (5/02) Gay M an'* D raw ing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call for more information (Phillip 503-287 7447.) (5/02) Portland Bisexual Alliance holds social and political events for bi and tx-fnendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of events Guest speak ers and workshops are held 7 pm on the first and third Fridays of the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St Open to all (503-775-9717. pbaQbtportland org w w wbiportlandorg) (5/02) The Portland Gay and Lesbian B ow ling A ssociation meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. Drop-ins welcome anytime. (4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OB 97208-1002 503-293 0438 bowlpdxQaolcom. www pdxbow lcom .) (5/02) Whether you're a running novice, a tnathlete or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcome gay. les bian. tx and trans peojile of all abilities and interests. (503-239 7705 www portlandfrontnjnners org.)( 5/02) R o m C ity S oftball A ssociation is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bi community and fnends in the Portland metropolitan area We offer an open divi sion and a women's division We are affiliated with the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (503-203-9160 www portlandgaysoftball co m ) (5/02) •y - 1 ■' 1 contact and resources. Hours wiH increase with commu nity involvement (309 W 12th Ave 360-695-1325. ext. 332. www gayvancouvenxra.org.) (5/02) Willamette V alley Physical Recreation The O UTdoor G roup is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating, mush room hunting, skiing, hot sponging and just about any other activity you can dream up Occasional weekend camping (Kim 541-484-2147 kim sQ efnorg www. outdoorgroup. org.) (5/02) F rontrunner and W alkers 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 V I, the largest participatory sporting and cultural festival in the world, which w ill be held Nov. 2-9, 2002. in Sydney. Australia. (503-223-1100)(5/02) Willamette Valley: Social Confluence! The W illam ette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6:30 pm Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE (541-754-4144 confluenceQaol com ) (5/02) M arionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian. gay or bi experience. (Cary 503-363-6036 manonbenysatonQaol.com.) (5/02) The Lesbian C onnection (TLC) Lunch Bunch meets 11 am Sundays at the French Horn and 5-8 pm Marina Givaliova's oil paintings are on display through Feb. 28 as part of Art Home Gallery's Essence of Russia collection Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not-for- profit organization dedicated to fostenng 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. www pdxleatheralhance 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 (360-8966665 furryQaracnet com .) (5/02) P o rtla n d M e tro P rim e Tim ers is a social group fo r m ature gay men and those who appreci ate them, com ing together fo r social, educational and cultural purposes. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OB 97228. 503 788 1612 o r 360-254-1718 pdxpn me tim ersQ yahoo. com. www geocities com /pdxprim etim ers ) (5 /0 2 ) Portland State U niversity Queers and A llies offer educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of all orientations and colors Everyone is invited to participate in activities and meetings. (441A Smith Memonal Center 503-725-5681 queersandalhesQmaitp d x.e d u ) (5/02) R o m C ity D iscussion Club the largest open pan sexual/altem ative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. M onthly meetings, work shops and newsletter. (503-972-1869 rcdcQteleport.com www teleport com /~rcdc.) (5/02) Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OB 97228-5352. 503-234-9944 www rdrop.com /users/ram blers) (5/02) Ski Out. a group o f lesbians, gay men. and supportive fnends. meets approximately every other weekend December through May for downhill skiing tnps on Mount Hood (www. skiout.org.) (5/02) Swim Team for the gay and lesbian community offers coached workouts for all skill levels at the M etropolitan Learning Center pool Improve health and technique while socializing (6 45-8:15 pm Thursday 2033 NW GhsanSt. 503 245 5854 swimpdxQyahoo.com.) (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) gays, bisexuals and fnends. meets 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 SE Cowls St . McMinnville Don 503 434 6266 ) (5/02) Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes Young Men's C offee Talk happens every Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of Wednesday at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext. 233 ) (5/02) Project Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (503-493 0288.) (5/02) Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks. games outside the rules, gathenng lor events, lots of laughter and more For those on the westside or those wiHmg to come over to the westside (Grace 503-643-3209 ) (5/02) women and men of aH skid levels to play at University of Portland (8 am noon Sunday Alex 503 282 7210 ) (5/02) Southern Oregon: Physical Recreation Metro: Physical Recreation Team Oregon is forming for Gay Games V I, the Im perial Sovereign R o m C ourt of Oregon is a Adventure Group Portland s gay and lesbian outdoors nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for charities withm the gay. lesbian, bi and trans commu nity (isrcQ adcom www rosecourt o rg ) (5/02) group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including htkxig. skimg. mountain txkmg. camping and raft mg (503-452 5680 www adventuregroup org ) (5/02) largest participatory sporting and cultural festival m the world, which will be held Nov 2-9 m Sydney. Australia (503-223-M 0 0 ) (5/02) Jew ish Gay M en's Group— call for meeting time and place (503-246-5939 efraimleviQaol co m ) (5/02) BiNet Oregon the state s bisexual and pofyamory com munity building outdoor group, organizes regular day adventures, biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regwnal summer gatherings (503680-7958 BiNetOBOporntfiash com BAIetOr pcxntflash com.) (5/02) on the second Friday o f the month at the Fifth Street M arket food court in Eugene All women welcome (Bonnie 541 683-2793 ) (5/02) The Lesbian Sewing and P roject Group, a fun social organization, meets in Corvallis. (Joan 541 -928-5745.) (5/0 2 ) The Lesbian S ocial Group meets in Eugene to eat. talk, laugh and work on projects ranging from sewing to artwork to photo albums (5 4 1 -5 13-2754.) (5/02) S alem 's L e sbian P o tlu ck G roup m eets the second W ednesday o f each m onth at 6 30 pm. Location vanes fo r this casual, social gathering. (salem potluckQ hotm ail. c o m ) (0 5 /0 2 ) Team Oregon is forming for Gay Games V I, the providing an accepting social environment for chubby men and the men who like them that way. (503-241 -4535 www chubnet net/gentlegiants.) (5/02) for women who share an interest m D /S age play. Washington: Social Sexual M in o rity S ervices P roject D rop-In C enter is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social -------------------------- Gantt« G iant* of Oregon is a group dedicated to Laatherwom en's Supper Club is a social group PO Box 927 Ashland. OB 97520 5 4 1 -4886990 lam bdacntrQ aolcom w w w .aekca.org.) (5/02) Southern Oregon: Social A bdill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C enter plays host to social events and groups Call for schedule (281 Fourth S t . Ashland. OB 97520 Mailing address SPIRITUALITY I Metro: Spirituality A insw orth U nited C hurch o f C h rist is a multiracial, m ulticultural, open and affirm ing church. Sunday worship is at 10 am. and church school for children runs concurrently (2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-284-8767 auccQ teleporl com .) (5/02) Anawim Com m unity of gay men meets weekly for Chnstian meditation and prayer (7.30 pm Thursday 503 2 8 1 -0722.) (5/0 2 ) B ridgeport C om m unity C hurch (UCC) is a grow mg community of progressive, political people explonng and celebrating the Christian faith We are multicultural, lesbian, gay. bi and straight, and our children are valued members. (10 30 am Sunday 621 NE 76th Ave 503 258 0 9 9 2 ) (5/0 2 ) Com m unity o f St. Andrew invites all to |oin a diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow ship (9 3 0 am Sunday. 806 NE Alberta St 503 281 4 4 2 9 X 5 /0 2 ) Compassionate Heart Sang ha a lesbian and gay meditation group, meets in the Buddhist Vpasana track
