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arch 15. 2002 32 Outre R ch Straight Spouaa Support Group provides free Klamath Araa Lambda Association (K A LA) is support and information for men and women form erly or currently partnered with gay. lesbian, t» or trans mates (7 pm Wednesday G il 503 780-9708) (5/02) dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understand ing and acceptance of GLBT people through education and social activities $20 donation for newsletter; no one denied because of inability to pay (541-273 2838 PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OP 97601 kalamfo@ aolcom.) (5/02) Woman Surviving Abus« Group meets monthly at the Lesbian Community Protect office (6- 7 pm third Thursday 800 NW Sixth Ave 0255 503 2 2 7 0 6 0 5 ) (5/02) Central Oregon: Community Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial. (7 pm 5 4 1 298 8383 ) (05/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month for support, education and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library . 6 3 0 pm meeting First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St.. Bend 541 317-2334) (5/02) Coastal Oregon Community North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities in the Columbia Pacific region Publishes a quarterly newsletter, maintains a resource center and presents "G ertrude's Wilde Social M ixer" in Astona on the third Monday of each month. (Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona Mailing address: PO Box 1317. Astona. OP 97103 Monday social: 5:30-9 pm at Café Union town. 231 W Manne Drive. Astona 503-338-0161) (5/02) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Cantor offers support groups and resources for the sexual mmonty community and its fnends Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Pnzm. details local groups and events (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OP 97520 Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OP 97520 5 4 1 488 6990 lambdacntrQaol com www aefcca o rg ) (5/02) Chrysalis provides support and education for people involved and interested in the trans community in south ern Oregon. (7 pm second Saturdays Abdill-Ellis GLBT Community Center, 771 Siskiyou B fvd. Ashland 541 4886990 PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OP 97601 www chrysalis4tg. com.) (5/02) Rogua Valley Parents, Families and Friands of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland First United M ethodist Church, 175 N Mam St. Mailing address PO Box 13. Ashland. OP 97520 541 488 I t 4 2 o r 541-512-0326) or past No fee Services provided by expenenced domestic violence advocate (309 W 12th Ave.. Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext 332. lerephyr42@aol com .) (5/02) through preschool. M eets the second Saturday of every month in Eugene. (Aquene 541 344-5847.) (5 /0 2 ) Men's Support 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 3634828 o r Joseph 503 363-3392 ) (5/02) Mentors and Protdgds (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older Meets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OP 97345.) (5/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist Church. 600 State St.. Salem Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OP 97346 503 393 9668 or 503-897 2524.) (5/02) Washington: Community Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enpy a pizza tion, training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all. regardless of sexual onentation or gender identity (541-242-2746)( 5/02) dinner (sliding-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 503-2283892 o r 360-695 1325. ext 332.) ( 5/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm first Tuesday Library at First Congregational Church, 1220 NE 68th St.. Vancouver 360-695-2200. ourdarkcounty Columbian com /257 / ) (05/02) Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual Triangle Alliance is W estern Oregon U niversity's gay. lesbian, bi and trans issue club It stnves to pro m ote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual m inonties and helps provide social activities and support fo r students (W estern Oregon University. W erner U niversity Center. Monm outh 503-838 8000 tnanglealhance&hotm ail. com .) (5 /0 2 ) HEALTH I peer support by appointment (360-695-1325. ext 332 ) (5/02) Metro: Anti-violence Willamette Valley: Community A F TE R 8 w orks fo r political change and provides inform ation and referral fo r LGBT people in Benton and Linn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Awards Dinner in November. (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 2 3 rd S t.. C orvallis M ailing address: P O B ox 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-8157 ) (5 /0 2 ) Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire meets 7:30 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty S t SE. Salem Call Star Emperor 24 Jack E DeVme 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 Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women. (An 503-232 7 8 0 5 )( 5/02) 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 Line 503-654-2288) (5/02) Family Center Outreach Office a program of Volunteers of Amenca located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-in services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence (Samantha 503-771-5503.)(5/02) Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English. (503-235-5333 or 888 2 3 5 -5333)( 5/02) PHOTO BY BEN Bradley-Angle House sponsors a support group for queer youth who have expenenced emotional, physi cal or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (An 503-232-7805)( 5/02) Metro: Mental Health Helios Counseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities (525 NE Oregon St . Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 503-238-0780.) (5/02) Gay but not happy? Depression? Relationship prob 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 (503-292-1069 hamdoug@ao( com ) (5/02) YW CA of Greater 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 2017.1(5/02) Metro: Recovery Live and Let Live Club 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 St. 503-238-6091.) (5/02) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone (Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway ) (5/02) SA A 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) Willamette Valley: Health Lesbian social group for women 50 and older Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter meets on the third Saturday o f the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 o r 503-331 0415.) (5/02) 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 541-485-6513 Business 541-485 8232 Lesbian Alliance: 54 1 302-2417 ) (5/02) Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugana SA A is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is not an issue. (541 342-5582.H 5/02) SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lesbian Art Guild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date of the next planning meeting. (503-223-0071 or 503-285-4339) (5/02) Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers. (503-241 -8994 ) (5/02) Portland Gay Men'« Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588. www pdxgm c.org) (5/02) Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday. (Carl 503 284-2971 .)( 5/02) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a concert, march ing and swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and supportive musicians and fnends. All levels of ability welcome (PO Box 1082, Portland. OP 97207 503-790-2170 w w w rc g fb .o rg ) (5/02) Metro: General Asian & Pacific 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. OP 97207. 503-299-0120 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 tnps and a polyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays. (7 30 pm. Red and Black Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division. Laury 503 285 4848 ) (5/02) Brother to Brother is a family of African Amencan gay and bi men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement in the quality of life within our community Board meetings at 5:30 pm every third Monday (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 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 mtersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considenng changing identity, guys who are explonng possibilities for inner/outer gender, those who are not 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 onentations (503-471-1515 coqsure@onelist com.) (5/02) Friends a weekly support and discussion group for African Amencan gay and bi men, meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Bnan 503-287 8 6 5 1 ) (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 newslet ter is free on request. (503-760 0816. flataps@ aolcom.) (5/02) Long Yang Club Portland a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets for events throughout the metro area. (503-735-9425 lycpdx& adoscom ) (5/02) 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 lululist@ hotmail com. www spiretech. com /~aw ntie/lulu htm .) (5/02) Men's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films (menshlmtalk@home.com) (5/02) Mount Hood Queer networks professionally and socially (503-701 -8302.) (5/02) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals. M onthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 503-646-2802 www teleport.com /~nwga.) (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 ) (5/02) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a 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. OP 97293-3152. organjnfo@ organ-pdx org www organ-pdx.org) (5/02) Out K About, a lesbian activity group for singles and couples, holds monthly planning meetings at Hobo s (7 30 pm second Fndays 120 NW Third Ave Becca 503 667-9412 o r Rhonda 503-492-9422.) (5/02) Portland Bisexual Alliance holds social and politi cal events fo r 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. pba@biportland org www biportland o rg ) (5/02) Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus sion group lo r 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 weekend 503-283-6433 portlandbiwomen@ aol.com) (5/02) Portland Leather Alliance 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 /leather/fetish in particular (503-727-3148 wwwpdxleatheralhanceorg) (5/02) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing Meet 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) Portland Metro Prime Timers 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. OR 97228 503-788 1612 or 360-254-1718 pdxpnmetimers&yahoo com www.geocities.com /pdxpnm etim ers) (5/02) Portland State University Queers and Allies offers educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of 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 Smith Memorial Center 503- 725-5681 queersandalhes@mail pdx e d u ) (5/02) Rose City Discussion 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 Works, a confidential group for lesbians, Gay Men's Drawing 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- 744 7.) (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-April. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. M cMinnville Don 503 434 6 2 6 6 ) (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 7 (5/02) Young Men's Coffee Talk is every Wednesday at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext 233.) ( 5/02) Metro: Sexual Imperial Sovereign Rose Court o f Oregon is a Multnomah County Hoalth Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bi and trans commu nity (isrc@aol com. www rosecourt o rg .) (5/02) Monday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk in 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) aspects of the environment Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional "lecture" and a monthly plan ning potluck No experience necessary. (6.45-8 3 0 pm second Thursday planning meeting 503-252-5397. katc& w si-orcom .) (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) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place (503-2465939 efraimleviOaol com .) (5/02) Washington: Health Leather-women's Supper Club is a social group for women who share an interest m D /S . age play, clothing fetishes or B /D /S /M Potlucks and discussions are held on third Saturdays (PO Box 14931. Portland. OP 97293 ) (5/02) Sexual Minority Service« Project offers individual peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse, current is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng all Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting (Mailing Address P O Box 2201 Portland OP 97208 2201 503-4525680 www adventuregroup org.) (5/02)
