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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 1, 2002)
32 J u t mat ' march 1.2002 Coastal Oregon; Community N orth Coast P ride Notwock serves the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities m the Columbia Pacific region Publishes a quarterly newsletter, maintains a resource center and presents 'G ertrude s Wilde Social M ixe r'm Astona on the third Monday of each month (S ote 209. 10 Sixth S t . Astona M ailing address PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 97103 Monday social: 5 3 0 -9 pm at Café Union town. 231 W Manne Drive. Astona 503-338-0161 ) (5/02) Southern Oregon; Community A b d ill-E llis Lambda C om m unity C antor offers support groups and resources for the sexual mmonty community and its fnends. Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Prum. details local groups and events (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541 488 6990 lambdacntr@aol com www aelcca org. ) (5/02) C hrysalis provides support and education fo r people involved and interested in the trans community in south ern Oregon (7 pm second Saturdays Abdill Ellis GLBT Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Btvd . Ashland 541 488-6990. PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 www chrysalis4tg com. ) (5/02) Salem C all Star Emperor 24 Jack E DeVine at 503 304 2270 o r Star Empress 24 Morgan Lafay at 503-362-7419 iscwe@uswest net ) (5/02) 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 of every month m Eugene. (Aquene 541-344-5847 ) (5/02) Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob P ortland Gay M an'* C horus is open to singers, lems7 Join our support group for gay men led by expen- enced gay therapist William Douglas. M A. Peaceful, rustic setting Nominal cost, sliding scale (5 03 292-1069 liam dougG adcom ) (5/02) support members and volunteers (503-226-2588 w w w pdxgm corg) (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 Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Wednesday evenings (17 SW Second Ave 503-294 7440 or 503 294 7401. ext 2 0 )7 7(5/02) M an's S upport Group, sponsored by Sweet Spint M etropolitan Community Church, shares concerns, dis cusses gay issues and supports the MCC community. (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th St. David 503-363-4828 o r Joseph 503 363-3392 ) (5/02) M entors and Protégés (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. OR 97345 ) (5/02) Parants, Families and Friands of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United Methodist Church. 600 State St.. Salem Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503-393-9668 or 503-897-2524 ) (5/02) Rosa C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert, march ing and swing band open to lesbian, gay, bt, trans and supportive musicians and fnends All levels of ability welcome (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 503-790-2170 www rcgfb.org ) (5/02) Metro: Recovery Live and Let Live C lub holds 12 step meetings and social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com munity. Call for meeting times and activities. (2940-A SE Belmont S t 503 238 6091.) (5/02) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays for gays and les bians but is open to everyone (Metropolitan Community 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 Onentation is never an issue (503-452 5961.) (5/02) Parents, Families and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. (541 242-2746 )( 5/02) Real C onnection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second Friday (Carl 503 284 2971.) (5/02) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment 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. Safe environ ment to meet and connect with other Asians and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 826. Portland. OR 97207. 503299-0120 aplg_pdx@yahoo com ) (5/02) Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a polyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays. (7 3 0 pm Red and Black Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division Laury 503-285-4848 ) (5/02) B rother to B rother is a family of African American gay and bi men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement m the quality of life within our community Board meetings at 5 30 pm every third Monday (PO Box 3182. Portland. O R97208 Brian 503-417-7991.)(5/02) COQSURE is a social group for people who were bom or raised female but who don't identify as totally female (FTM. butch, boy. etc ). This includes people bom female or intersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considenng changing identity, guys who are explonng possibilities for m ner/outer gender régardless of how the world sees them, those who are not transitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transitioning or have tran sitioned We welcome significant others and members of all sexual onentations (503-471-1515. coqsure@onehst co m ) (5/02) Friends, a weekly support and discussion group for Afncan Amencan gay and bi men. meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Bnan 503-287-8651 .) (5/02) Funny Ladies Tea and Posey 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 (503-760-0816 flataps@aolcom ) (5/02) Gay Men's D rawing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call fo r more information. (Phillip 503 287-7447. )( 5/02) Gentle Giants o f Oregon is a group dedicated to 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) Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties within the gay, lesbian, bi and trans commu nity (isrc@aol com www rosecourt org ) (5/02) Klamath Area Lambda Association (KALA) is Triangle Alliance is Western Oregon University's gay. dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understanding and acceptance of GLBT people through education and social activities $20 donation for newsletter; no one denied because of inability to pay (541273-2838 PO Box 43. Klamath Fats. OR 97601 kalamfoOaol com ) (5/02) lesbian, bi and trans issue dub 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 tnanglealkanceQhotrr&l com.) (5/02) Sexual M in o rity Services P roject offers individual Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter Washington: Community Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza din ner (slicing-scale donations accepted but not required), talk and play Teen Group meets at the same time. (6-8 pm third Monday Children 's Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave 5032283892 or 360695 1325. ext 332 ) (5/02) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy (7 pm first Tuesday Lbrary at First Congregational Church. 1220 NE 68th S t . Vancouver 360695 2200 ourclarkcounty cokimbian com /2571.) (05/02) Sexual M inority Services Project offers individual peer support by appointment (360695-1325. ext 332.) (5/02) Willamette Valley: Community AFTER 8 works for political change and provides mfor mat ion and referral fo r LGBT people in Benton and Lmn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Awards Dinner m November (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 23rd S t . C orvatis M ating address PO Box 1828. Corvatis. OR 97339 541-752-8157) (5/0 2 ) Im perial Sovereign C ourt o f the W illam ette Empire meets 7 30 pm on the first and third Tuesday o f each month at the 300 Club (300 Liberty S t SE. Monday Friday and on a first-come, first-served walk m basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment, vaccinations and community education for gay and bi men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-2483700 ) (5/02) Washington: Health Rogue V alley Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm firs t Thursday Ashland First United M ethodist Church. 175 N Mam S t Mailing address PO Box 13. Ashland. OR 97520 541 488-1142 o r 541 512-0326 ) Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place (503-246 5939. efraimlevtQaol.com.) (5/02) for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (An 503-232 7805 )( 5/02) Clackamas Woman's Services offers shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence (Office. 503-722 2366 Cnsis Line 503-654 2 2 8 8 ) (5/02) Fam ily C enter O utreach O ffice a program of Volunteers of America located m 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) P ortland Women’s C risis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English (503 235 5333 or 888 235 5 3 3 3 )( 5/02) Bradley Angle House sponsors a support group fo r queer youth who have experienced emotional, physi cal or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (An 503 232 7805 )( 5/02) peer counseling for victim s 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?ephyr42@aol com ) (5/02) H elios C ounseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay . bi and trans communities (525 NE Oregon S t. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 503 238-0780 )( 5/02) for women who share an interest in D /S . age-play, clothing fetishes or B /D /S /M Potlucks and discussions are held on third Saturdays. (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR 9 7 2 9 3 )( 5/02) Lesbians Enjoying N ature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group o f women who enjoy explonng all » aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional 'le c tu re ' and a monthly plan ning potluck No experience necessary. (6 4 5 -8 3 0 pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503-2525397 katcQwsi-or com .) (5/02) Lesbian social group fo r women SO and o ld e r Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for women and children who have been abused physi cally. sexually or emotionally and plays host to a lesbian and bi women's support group (Cnsis 54 1 485-6513 Business 541 485 8232 Lesbian Alliance 541-302 2 4 17.) (5/02) meets on the third Saturday of the month, (4-7 pm. 503642-3360 o r 503 331 0415.) (5/02) Long Yang C lub P ortland a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets for events throughout the metro area (503-735-9425. lycpdx@ados.com.) (5/02) Willamette Valley: Recovery Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self- identifying women who are into S /M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month (503-231-3992 lululistQ hotm ail com. www spiretech com /-aw ntie/lulu h tm ) (5/02) Eugana SAA is a 12 step fellowship for those who Men's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual onentation is not an issue (541 342 5 5 8 2 )( 5/02) ( menshlmtalkOhome com) (5/02) SOCIAL Metro: Arts Sc Music Metro: Mental Health Leatherwom en's Supper C lub is a social group Help create a Letbian A rt G uild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date of the next planning meeting (5032230071 or 503 285 4 3 3 9 ) (5/02) Portland Lesbian C hoir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers (503 241 8 9 9 4 ) (5/02) M ount Hood Queer networks professionally and socially (503 701 8302 ) (5/02) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and sup port organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 503 6 4 6 2 8 0 2 www teleport co m /-n w g a ) (5/02) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath- enngs (503 240 2813 www oregonbears o rg ) (5/0 2 ) ORGAN (O regon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club for gay men who enjoy being nude M onthly potlucks and events G uests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (PO Box 3152. • Portland. OR 97293-3152. organjnfo@ organ-pdx org. www organ-pdx org) (5/02) O ut t A bout, a lesbian activity group for singles and couples, holds monthly planning meetings at Hobo's. (7:30 pm second Fridays. 120 NW Third Ave Becca 503-667 9412 or Rhonda 503-492 9422.) (5/02) P ortland Bisexual A lliance holds social and politi cal events for bi and bi-fnendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar of events. Guest speakers and workshops are held 7 pm on the first and third Fndays of the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. (503-775-9717. pbaQ biportlandorg. www biportland.org.)(5/02) Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discussion group for bi and questioning women Women of any age, race, ability or cultural origin are encouraged to attend (Discussion. 7-9 pm second Fnday Social fourth week end 503-283-6433 portlandbmomenQaol com ) (5/02) P ortland Leather A lliance is a pansexual. nonprofit organization dedicated to fostenng a positive community for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuali ties in general and S /M /le ath e r/fe tish in particular (503- 727-3148 www pdxleatheralliance org ) (5/02) P ortland Leather Men meet every second Saturday fo r potluck and socializing M eet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years. (360-896-6665. furry@aracnet com .) (5/02) P ortland M etro Prim e Tim ers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos es. (PO Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228 503-788-1612 or 360-254-1718 pdxpnmetimersQyahoo com www geocities, com/pdxpnmetim ers ) (5/02) P ortland State U niversity Queers and A llies offers educational and social programming and support and referral services for people o f all onentations. Tackles issues pertinent to the queer community on campus and beyond Non-PSU students also welcome to attend activities and meetings (4-5 pm every Wednesday. 228 Sm ith Memonal Center. 503- 725-5681 queersandalhes@ m ailpdxedu) (5/02) Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan sexual/altem ative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all onentations. fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. M onthly meetings, work shops and newsletter (503-972-1869 rcdc@ teleport.com. www teleport.com /~rcdc.) (5/02) Together W orks a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and fnends. meets for socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest M eets second and fourth Mondays. (7 3 0 pm May-September. 7 pm O ctober Apnl First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville. Don 503-434 6 2 6 6 ) (5/02) Young Men’s C offee Talk is every Wednesday at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext 233.) (5/02) Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy potlucks. games outside the rules, gathenng for events, lots of laughter and more For those on the westside or those willing to come over to the westside. (Grace 503-643-3209.) (5/02) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group. Portland s gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and raft ing. (503-452-5680 wwwadventuregroup o rg .)(5/02) BiNet Oregon, the state's bisexual and polyamory com munity building outdoor group, organizes regular day adventures, biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regional summer gathenngs (503-680-7958 BiNetOR@pomtflash.com. BiNetOr.pomtflash com.) (5/02) C ycling Lesbians in P ortland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle rides All riding levels wel come. (503-254-6971.) (5/02) Forest G roup outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level All skill levels welcome (503 285 5765 a fte r 10 am.) (5/02) K-9 C lub is a group o f kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday of each month (503 285 2 9 8 6 ) (5/02) The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities m the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503 654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2359. kelrav@rdrop com ) (5/0 2 ) Lesbian Garden C lub is a group of women who love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time Call or email for a copy o f the newsletter and information about upcoming events (Kathe 503 9092002 lgcoregon@aol com ) (5/02) O ut Dancing teaches dancing for same sex couples at Ankeny S treet Studio Classes for different dance styles start the first Fnday and first Sunday of each month (503-236-5129 ) (5/02) The P ortland Gay and Lesbian B ow ling A ssociation meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes Drop-ms welcome anytime (4030 NE Halsey St. M ailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208 1002 503 2930438 bowlpdxQaol com www pdxbowl co m ) (5/0 2 )
