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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 )