updUJflffi
O U tre a ch
cal or sexual abuse. Free, confidential and safe. (An
503 232- 7805 ) (5/02)
Multiple Sclerosis Self -Help Group for lesbians
Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual
Metro: Mental Health
and gay men meets to share mformation and provide
support in dealing with the challenges of living with mul-
tp le sclerosis. (6 3 0 -3 pm third Wednesday Astnda
503-223-9511.)
peer support by appointment (360-695-1325. ext 332.)
(5/02)
Helios Counseling offers mental health services to
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social
Willamette Valley: Community
and support group fo r individuals desinng to explore and
express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OP
97208-4928. 503-646-2802 nwga@nwgapdx org
www nwgapdx.org.) (5/02)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy. (7-9 30 pm second Tuesday First United
M ethodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St. Mailing
address: PO Box 8944. Portland. OP 97207.
503-232- 7 676) (05/02)
Rainbow Club welcomes lesbians, gays, bi, trans and
allies to its meetings. (Noon Monday Clackamas
Community College. Kandte S tarr 503-657-6958.
ext 2504.) (5/02)
Reed College Queer Alliance is an aH-inclusive
organization devoted to sexuality issues Provides sup
port and education to students, faculty and staff to fos
ter better understanding in the larger community
(queeralliance&reededu.) (5/02)
Single Parents by Choice a group fo r men and
women, meets on the third Saturday o f every month for
a potluck social. Child-fnendly space (5-7 pm Fnends
Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Betsy
503-692-4639.) (5/0 2 )
Straight Spouse Support Group provides free
support and inform ation for men and women form erly or
currently partnered with gay. lesbian, bi or trans mates.
(7pm Wednesday G il'503-780-9708.) (5/02)
Central Oregon: Community
Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the
AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor
mation and referral for LGBT people in Benton and Linn
counties and sponsors a Harvey Milk Awards Dinner in
November. (7 pm second Tuesday 101 NW 23rd St..
Corvallis Mailing address: PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OP
97339 541-752-8157.) (5/02)
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
through preschool. Meets the second Saturday of every
month in Eugene. (Aquene 5 4 1-344-584 7.) (5/02)
Men's Support Group sponsored by Sweet Spint
Metropolitan Community Church, shares concerns, dis
cusses gay issues and supports the MCC community
(7 pm second Thursday 434 18th St David
503-363-4828 or Joseph 503-363-3392.) (5/02)
Mentors 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. 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)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities. (525 NE
Oregon St.. Suite 220. Portland. OP 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 hamdougQaol 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
503-294-7440o r 503 294-7401. ext. 2 0 (7.7(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 7 (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)
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)
Portland Gay Men'* Chorus is open to singers,
support members and volunteers (503-226-2588
www pdxgmc.org.) (5/02)
Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men
who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue
some creative activity. M onthly potlucks on the second
Friday. (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. O P 97207.
503- 790-2170 www regfb. org. 7 (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. 7 (5/02)
Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender-
inclusive social, support and education network
Activities include dances, potlucks. held trips and a
polyamory interest group Meetings are every first
Monday (7 3 0 pm. 3 Fnends Coffeehouse, 201 SE
12th Ave Laury 503-285-4848 7 (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. OP 97208. Bnan
503-417 7991.) (5/02)
COQSURE is a social group for people who were
Metro: Sexual
Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment
Monday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk-in
basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment,
fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles fo r sup
port. inform ation and advocacy. Attendance is confiden
tial (7 pm 541-298-8383 ) (05/02)
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 considering 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 o f all
sexual orientations. (503-471-1515.
coqsure@onehst com .) (5/02)
Friends, a weekly support and discus
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the
sion group fo r Afncan Amencan gay
and bi men, meets from 5 to 7 pm
Wednesdays. (Brian 503-287 8 6 5 1 7
(5/02)
third Monday of the month for support, education and
advocacy (6 pm coffee, vtsiting, browsing the library:
6:30 pm meeting. First Presbytenan Church. 230 NE
Ninth S t . Bend 541 -317-2334 ) (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. 8ataps@aol.com.)
(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 W ilde Social
M ixer" in Astoria on the third Monday of each month.
(Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona Mailing address. PO
Box 1317. Astona. OP 97103. Monday social:
5 3 0 -9 pm at Café Union town. 231 W Manne Drive.
Astona 503338-0161.) (5/02)
Gay Men's Drawing 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)
Southern Oregon: Community
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Cantor offers
support groups and resources fo r the sexual m inority
community and its fnends. Comprehensive monthly
newsletter. Prwn. details local groups and events
(281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OP 97520 M ailing address:
PO Box 927 Ashland. OP 97520 541 -488-6990
lam bdacntrihol com www aefcca. org.) (5/0 2 )
Chrysalis provides support and education fo r people
involved and interested in the trans community in south
ern Oregon. (7 pm second Saturdays Abdill-EHis GLBT
Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Btvd Ashland
541488 6990 PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OP 97601.
wwwchrysaks4tg.com .) (5/02)
Klamath Area Lambda Association (K A LA ) is
dedicated to prom oting awareness, health, understand
ing and acceptance o f GLBT people through education
and social activities $20 donation for newsletter; no
one denied because o f inability to pay (541-273-2838
PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. O P 97601
kalam fo@ aolcom ) (5/0 2 )
Rogua Valley Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (P FLA G ) provides support,
education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland
First United M ethodist Church. 175 N Mam S t Mailing
address PO Box 13. Ashland. OP 97520
541 488-1142 o r 5 4 1 -5 1 2 0 3 26 )
Dancing dragons and cavorting crows adorn the contemporary art quilts on display at O N D A
Studio through April 23
Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa
tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools
safe and fair for all. regardless of sexual onentation or
gender identity. (5 4 1-242-2746.) (5/02)
Triangle Alliance is Western Oregon University's gay.
lesbian, bi and trans issue club It strives to promote toler
ance and acceptance toward sexual rmnonties and helps
provide social activities and support for students (Western
Oregon University. Werner University Center. Monmouth
503-838-8000 tnang/ealkance@hotmail com.) (5/02)
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter
for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a
support group fo r women battered by women (An
503-232 7805 ) (5/02)
Clackamaa Women's Services offers shelter, sup
port and resource referral services for survivors of
domestic and sexual violence (O ffice 503-722-2366
Costs Line 50 3 65 4 -2 2 88 7 (5/02)
Washington: Community
Love n m k m a ra m iry Vancouver raranva am i
Kids Group Everyone is welcome to eryoy a pizza din
ner (sidng-9cate 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 or 360695 1325. ext 3 3 2 ) ( 5/02)
C A g M a liw A A | u |
f v svssv^^F^s S w V Q ■
sPs
I A A Ik l A
A
A A ji
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy. (7 pm first Tuesday bbrary at First Congregational
Church. 1220 NE 68th S t . Vancouver 360695-2200
ourdarkcounty Columbian com /2 5 7 / 7 (05/02)
Family Center Outreach Office 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 5 5 0 3 ) ( 5/02)
Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours
a day Interpretation services are available for women
who speak hunted or no English (503 2355333 or
8 8 8235 5 3 3 3 ) (5/02)
Bradley Angle House sponsors a support group for
’ youth who have experienced emotional, physi-
vaccinations and community education for gay and bi men
(Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-3700 7 (5/02)
Gentle Giants of Oregon is a
group dedicated to providing an
accepting social environm ent fo r
chubby men and the men who like
them that way. (503-241 -4535.
www. chubnet. n e t/ge n tle g ian ts.)
(5 /0 2 )
Imperial Sovereign Rosa Court
of Oregon is a nonprofit social organi
zation dedicated to raising money for
chanties within the gay. lesbian, bi and trans community.
(isrc@aol com www rosecourt o rg 7 (5/02)
Jewish Gay Man's Group— call for meeting time
and place (503-246-5939 efraimlevi@aol com. 7(5/02)
Washington: Health
Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual
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?ephyr42@aol com .) (5/02)
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 (Crisis 541 485 6513
Business 541-485-8232 Lesbian Alliance
541 302 2417. 7(5/02)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugana SA A is a 12 step fellowship for those who
are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual
onentation is not an issue (5 4 1 -342-5582 7 (5/02)
SOCIAL
Leather-women's Supper Club is a social group
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.
OP 97293) (5/02)
Metro: Arts & Music
bers and volunteers (503 2 4 1 8 9 9 4) (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.org.) (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. organ_info@organ-pdx org.
www. organ-pdx. org) (5/02)
Out t About, 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 o r Rhonda 503-492-9422 ) (5/02)
A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo's weekly for
fnendly games. (6 pm Sunday. 120 NW Third Ave
George 503-760-1248) (11/02)
Portland Bisexual Alliance 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 Fridays of the month at Laughing Horse
Books, 3652 SE Division St. (503-775-9717.
pba@ biportland org www biportland.org.) (5/02)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus
sion 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 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 w w w pdxleatheralliance.org.)(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 fo r social, educational and cultural purpos
es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-788-1612
o r 360-254-1718. pdxpnmetimers@yahoo.com.
www geocities, com/pdxphmettm ers. 7 (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@mailpdx.edu 7(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 te le p o rt.co m /-rcd c) (5/02)
Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians,
gays, bisexuals and fnends, meets for socials and dis
cussions of topics of mutual interest Meets 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)
Young Men's Coffee Talk is every W edresday at
3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave.
503-223-5907. ext. 233. 7(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 7 (5/02)
Women on Wheels (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for
all women who like to nde We meet monthly at Silver
Dollar Pizza in Beaverton, sponsor nding clinics and
take day trips (5 pm Second Sundays 6940 SW Hall
Blvd lenorwh@aol. com. 7(11/02)
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, camping, kayaking,
star gazing, an occasional "lecture" and a monthly plan
ning potluck. No experience necessary (6 45-8 30 pm
second Thursday planning meeting 503-252-5397
katc@ wsi-orcom 7 (5/02)
Lesbian social group for women 50 and older
meets on the third Saturday of the month (4 -7 pm
5 0 3 6423360 o r 503-331 0415.) (5/02)
Long Yang Club Portland a social group for Asian
gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets for events
throughout the metro area. (5 03 735 9425
lycpdx@ados com .) (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@ excitecom
www spiretech com /-aw ntie/lulu h tm ) (11/02)
Men's FilmTalh meets regularly to discuss films.
(filmtalk@aracnet com) (5/02)
Portland Laabian Choir welcomes supportive mem
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals.
M onthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928.
Portland. OP 97208. 503-646-2802.
w w w teleport.com /-nw ga.) (5/02)
Mount Hood Queer networks professionally and
socially (503-701 8 3 0 2 X 5 /0 2 )
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)
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 gatherings (503680-7958
BiNetOP@pointñash com BiNetOr pomtflash com 7 (5/02)
Cycling Lesbiens in Portlend (CLIPS) meets
twice monthly for bicycle ndes followed by
coffee/breakfast All nding levels welcome
(503 254 6 9 7 1 7(11/02)
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for
women Participants are resjxw sible for providing their
own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for
their skill and fitness level AH skiH levels welcome
(5013 285 5765 after 10 am ) (5/02)
K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs