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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 )
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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)
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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)