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
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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)
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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
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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
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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