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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 19, 2002)
apiiL1^2ûQ2 32 O U tre a c h region Pu bkshes a quarterly newsletter, m aintains a resource center and presents "G ertrude s W ilde Social M ixe r" xi A sto n a on the thxd M onday of each month. (Suite 209. 10 Sixth St . Astona Mailing address PO Box 1317, Astona. O R 97103 Monday social: 5 30-9 pm at Café Union town. 231 W M anne Drive. Astona 5 0 3 -3 3 8 0 1 6 1 ) (5/02) for fem ale-identified dom estic violence survivors and a support group for w om en battered by wom en (An 503-232 7805 ) (5/02) Southern Oregon: Community dom estic and sexual violence (Office. 5 03-722-2366 C n sis Line: 503 654-2288) ( 5/02) offers support gro u p s and drop-in se rvice s to wom en support grou ps and reso u rce s for the sexual m inonty (Samantha 503-771-5503 .7 (5/02) (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. O R 97520. Mailing address P O Box 927 Ashland. O R 97520. 541-488-6990 iambdacnlr@aoi com www.aefcca.org.) (5/02) C h r y s a lis provides support and education for people involved and interested in the trans com m unity in south ern O regon. (7 pm second Saturdays Abdill-Ellis G LBT « Volunteers of Am erica located in Southeast Portland, and children w ho are survivors of dom estic violence newsletter. Prizm. details local groups and events Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Bfvd.. Ashland 541-488-6990 P O Box 1793. Klamath Falls. O R 97601. www chrysalis4tg.com.) (5/02) ning potluck. N o experience necessary. (6 45-8 30 pm Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers H IV and S T D testing by appointment retreats, cultural events and w orkshops. Safe environ second Thursday planning meeting. 503-252-5397 katc@wsi-or.com. 7 (5/02) M onday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served w alkm Islanders. (PO Box 826. Portland. O R 97207. 503-299-0120 aplgj>dx@yahoo com.) (5/02) Lesbian social group for women 50 and older Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender 503-642-3360 or 503-331-0415. 7 (5/02) basis A lso offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment, vaccinations and community education for gay and bi men (Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St. 503-248-3700 ) (5/02) Clackam as Women's Services offers shelter, su p AbdiM-Ellis Lambda Community C e n te r offers com m unity and its friends Com prehensive m onthly star gazing, an occasional "lectu re " and a m onthly plan M onday (7 30 pm 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 S E Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual Bradley A ngie H o u se sp o n so rs a support group for queer youth w ho have experienced emotional, physi cal or sexual abuse. Free, confidential and safe. (An 503-232-7805.) ( 5/02) 12th Ave Laury 503-285-4848 7 (5/02) peer counseling for victim s of dom estic abuse, current Brother to Brother is a family of African Am erican or past N o fee Se rvice s provided by experienced gay and bi men dedicated to the em powerm ent of and dom estic violence advocate (309 W 12th Ave., im provem ent in the quality of life within our community. Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext. 332 lezephyr42@aol.com) (5/02) Board m eetings at 5:30 pm every third M onday (PO Box 3182. Portland. O R 97208. Bnan 503-417-7991.) (5/02) a day Interpretation services are available for wom en 888-235-5333) (5/02) inclusive social, support and education network polyam ory interest group M eetings are every first Washington: Health Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours w ho speak limited o r no English (503-235-5333 or ment to meet and connect with other A sia n s and Pacific Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a port and resource referral se rvice s for survivors of Family Center Outreach Office, a program of iw Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men. Activities include potlucks. recreational outings, Metro: Sexual C O Q SU R E is a social group for people w ho were Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a 24 hour hot line and shelter m eets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. Long Yang Club Portland, a social group for A sian ga y s and lesbians and their fnends. m eets for events throughout the m etro area (503-735-9425. Iycpdx@ adoscom .) (5/02) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self- identifying w om en w ho are into S/M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503-231-3992. Iululist@excite.com. www spiretech. com/-awntie/lulu. htm)( \ 1/02) M en's FilmTalk m eets regularfy to d isc u ss films. ( filmtalk@aracnet.com 7 (5/02) bom or raised female but who don't identify a s totally Mount Hood Queer netw orks professionally and female (FTM . butch, boy, etc ). This includes people socially. (503-701-8302.)(5/02) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support for w om en and children w ho have been abused physi bom female or intersexed and w ho are unsure of their gender or w ho are considering changing identity, gu ys cally, sexually or em otionally and plays host to a lesbian w ho are explonng possibilities for inner/outer gender, and bi w om en's support group (Crisis. 541-485-6513. those w ho are not transitioning but identify alw ays or organization for cro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals M onthly open m eetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. O R 97208. 503-646-2802 www.teleport.com/~nwga.) (5/02) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their Klamath Aroa Lambda Association OCALA) is adm irers. Newsletter, activities and m onthly social gath dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understanding erings. (503 240-2813. www oregonbears.org.) (5/02) and acceptance of G LB T people through education and O RG A N (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social activities $20 donation for newsletter; no one social club for gay men w ho enjoy being nude M onthly denied because of inability to pay (541 273-2838 PO Box potlucks and events. G u e sts are invited to attend two 43. Klamath Falls. O R 97601 kalamfo@aol co m ) (5/02) events before deciding on m em bership (PO Box 3152. Bogus Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians end Gays (PFLAG) provides support, Portland. O R 97293-3152 organjnfo@organ-pdx.org. www organ-pdx.org) (5/02) education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday. Ashland Out l About, a lesbian activity group for sin gle s and First United Methodist Church. 175 N Mam St. Mailing address: P O Box 13, Ashland. O R 97520 541-488-1142 or 541-512-0326) couples, holds m onthly planning m eetings at H obo's. (7.30 pm second Fridays 120 N W Third A ve Becca 503-667-9412 or Rhonda 503-492-9422. 7 (5/02) A Pinochle Group m eets at H o b o 's w eekly for fnendly gam es (6 pm Sunday. 120 N W Third Ave Washington: Community George 50 3-760 -1 24 8) (11 /02) Low« Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza din Portland Bisexual Alliance holds social and politi cal events for bi and bi-fnendly people, organizes ner (skin g-scale donations accepted but not required), talk Portland B i D ay rally and publishes calendar of events. and play. Teen Group m eets at the sam e time. (6-8 pm G u e st spe ake rs and w orksh o p s are held 7 pm on the first and third Fridays of the month at Laughing H orse third Monday Children 's Home Society, 309 W 12th Ave 503-228-3892 or 360-695-1325. ext 332.) (5/02) B o o ks. 3 6 5 2 S E D ivision St. (503-775-9717. pba@biportland org. www biportland org. 7 (5/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discussion group for bi and questioning women W om en of any age, cacy (7 pm first Tuesday Library at First Congregational Church. 1220 N E 68th St.. Vancouver 360-695-2200 ourclarkcounty Columbian com/257/.) (05/02) race, ability or cultural origin are encouraged to attend (Discussion 7-9 pm second Fnday. Social: fourth week end 503-283-6433. portlandbiwomen@aol com.) (5/02) Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer support by appointment. (360-695-1325. ext. 332.) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. nonprofit (5/02) organization dedicated to fostenng a positive com m unity for safe, sane and co nsensual alternative adult sexuali ties in general and S/M /leather/fetish in particular Willamette Valley: Community (503- 727-3148. www pdxleatheralhance org.) (5/02) AFTER 8 w orks for political change and provides infor Portland Laather Men meet every second Saturday mation and referral for LG B T people in Benton and Linn for potluck and socializing. M eet men into a leather counties and sp o n so rs a H arvey M ilk A w ards D inner in lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings. N o N ovem ber (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 23rd St . dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just Corvallis Mailing address: P O Box 1828. Corvallis. O R 97339 541-752-8157.)(5/02) leather socialization for the past 15 years. Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire m eets 7:30 pm on the first and third Tuesday Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for (360-896-6665 furry@aracnet.com ) (5/02) of each month at the 30 0 C lub (300 Liberty S t SE. mature gay men and those w ho appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos Salem Call Star Emperor 24 Jack E D eVine at es. (PO Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228 503-788-1612 503-304 2270 or Star Em press 24 Morgan Lafay at 503-362-7419 iscwe@ uswest n e t)(5/02) or 360-254-1718. pdxprimetimers@yahoo com. www geocities.com/pdxprimetimers .7 (5/02) Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all Portland State University Queers and Allies lesbians and gay men w ho have children from birth offers educational and social program m ing and support through preschool M e e ts the second Saturday of every m onth in Eugene (Aquene 541-344-5847.) (5/02) Metro: Mental Health M en's Support Group, spo n so re d by Sw e e t Spirit Helios Counseling offers mental health services to M etropolitan Com m unity Church, sh are s concerns, d is the lesbian, gay. bi and trans com m unities (525 N E c u sse s gay issu e s and supp orts the M C C community. Oregon S t . Suite 220. Portland. O R 97232 503-2380780.) (5/02) (7 pm second Thursday 434 18th St. David 503-363-4828 or Joseph 503-3633392 ) (5/02) Gay but not happy? D e p re ssio n ? Relationship prob Business: 5 4 1 4 8 5 8232 Lesbian Alliance . 5 4 1 3 0 2 2417.) (5/02) som etim es a s guys, a s well a s gu ys w ho are transition and referral se rvice s for people of all orientations ing or have transitioned. W e w elcom e significant others Tackles issu e s pertinent to the queer com m unity on and m em bers o f all sexual orientations. (503-471-1515. coqsure@onelist.com.) (5/02) cam pus and beyond. N o n -P S U students also w elcom e Willamette Valley: Recovery Friend*, a w eekly support and d iscu ssio n group for Eugene S A A is a 12-step fellow ship for those who African Am erican gay and bi men. m eets from 5 to 7 pm are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual W ednesdays (Bnan 503 287-8651.) (5/02) orientation is not an issue. (5 4 1 -342-5582 7 (5/02) Funny Ladies Tee end Poeey Society is a social Mentors and Protdgds (M A P ) is a gro u p of gay le m s? Join our support group for gay men led by experi men 18 and older M e e ts every second Thursday in enced gay therapist W illiam D ou glas. M .A Peaceful, group for lesbians 35 and older. They meet for a potluck on C o rv a is (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to rustic setting Nom inal cost, sliding scale the second Saturday of each month. E-mail newsletter is P O Box 231. Foster. O R 97345 ) (5/02) (5 0 3 2 9 2 106 9 hamdoug@aol com.) (5/02) Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P flA G ) provides support, education and advocacy Y W C A of Greater Portland Counseling Center o ffe rs slidin g fee sca le co u n se lin g for indi (7-9 pm thud Wednesday First United M ethodst Church. 600 State St . Salem Mating address PO Box 121. Gates. O R 97346 503 393 9668 or 503-897 2524 ) (5/02) viduals. co u p le s and g ro u p s in a safe, confidential and su p p ortive environm ent A ls o o ffe rs a Le sb ian ^ a ri 8 t i , F 8 m 1 1 181 ^i nd P rlmdi of ^»^i^i^or ^i ii s 8 o d Gays Schools and Youth Team provides inform a SOCIAL free on request (503-760-0816. ffatapsQaot com ) (5/02) Gay M en's Drawing Group m eets on the fourth Saturday of the month, m odels and gu ys w ho like to draw are w elcom e to call for m ore inform ation (Phillip Metro: Arts & Music Live snd Let Live Club holds 12-step m eetings and social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com ance and acceptance toward sexual mmorities and helps m unity C a l for m eeting tim es and activities (2940-A S E provrie social activities and support for students (W estern Belmont S t 503 2 3 8 6 0 9 ! 7 (5/02) Oregon Untversrty. Werner University Center Monmouth 50 3 8 3 8 8 0 0 0 tnang/eaAance@hotmai co m ! (5/02) » Together Works. a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and friends, m eets for socials and d is Young M en's Coffee Telk is every W ednesday at Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men Imperial Sovereign Roee Court of Oregon is a w ho are artists, w riters or m usicians or w ho pursue som e creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second Friday (Carl 503-284-2971) (5/02) (5 03-241-4535 w ww chubnet.net/gentlegiants 7(5/02) nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising m oney for charities withm the gay. lesbian, bi and trans com m u nity (isrc@ aolcom www rosecourt org ) (5/02) 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 S E 12th Ave 503-223 5 9 0 7 ext 233 7(5/02) Westside Leebiene *t Play enjoy potlucks. gam es outside the rules, gathenng for events, lots of laughter and more. For those on the w estside or those w iling to com e over to the w estside (Grace 503-643-3209 ) (5/02) Rose City Gay Freedom Bend is a concert, march Jewish Gay M en's Group— call for m eeting time mg and sw ing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and and place (5 0 3 2 4 6 5 9 3 9 efratmlevi@8ol co m ) (5/02) Lunch Bunch plays host to A lco h o lics A non ym ous supportive m usicians and friends All levels of ability m eetings at noon daily and 1 pm Su n d a ys for ga ys and Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group w elcom e (P O B o x 1082. Portland. O R 97207 lesbians but is open to everyone (Metropolitan for wom en w ho share an interest in D /S, age play, D ollar Pizza xi Beaverton, sp o n so r riding clinics and 503-790-2170 www regfb org.) (5/02) clothing fetishes or B / D / S/ M Potlucks and d iscu ssio n s take day trips. (5 pm Second Sundays 6940 S W Hall Btvd ¡enorwh@ac/ com 7 (11 /02) Community Church of Portland. 2400 N E Broadw ay 7 B A A is a 12 ste p program to re co ve r from sex B r a d b y - A n p lo N o t t i provides em ergency shelter rcdc@teleport com. www teleport.com/~rcdc.) (5/02) men and the men w ho like them that way are held on third Saturdays (PO Box 14931. Portland. (5/02) Metro: Anti-violence sh o p s and newsletter. (503-972-1869 support m em bers and volunteers (503-226 2588 www pdxgm corg.) (5/02) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, lesbian bi and trans issue dub. It strives to prom ote toler safe, san e and consensual. M onthly m eetings, w ork October-April. First Baptist Church. 125 S E Cow ls St . McMinnville Don 503 434 6266 7 (5/02) Se co n d A ve 50 3 294 7440 o r 50 3 294 7 4 0 1. ext 2017.) (5 / 0 2 ) Triangle A Bianco is W estern O regon University's gay. open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting social environm ent for chubby supportive m em bers and volunteers (503-241 8 9 9 4 ) (5/02) Metro: Recovery Rose City D iscussion Club, the largest open pan sexual/altem ative sexuafcty club in the Northw est, is 503-287 7447.7(5/02) Portland Lesbian Choir w elcom es safe and fair for at. regardtess of sexual orientation o r gender identity. (541-242-2746 ) (5/02) W ednesday 228 Smith Memorial Center. 503-725 5681 queersandallies@mailpdx.edu.) (5/02) c u ssio n s o f topics of mutual interest M e e ts second and fourth M ondays. (7.30 pm May-September. 7 pm Su p p o rt G ro u p o n W e d n e sd a y e v e n in gs 0 7 S W tion. framing, netw orking and advocacy to m ake sch o o ls to attend activities and m eetings. (4-5 pm every Women on Wheels (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for all w om en w ho like to ride W e meet m onthly at Silver O R 9 7 2 9 3 ) (5/02) Metro: General Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LEN S) O rientation is n e ve r an issu e (503-452 5961.) Asian 8 Pacific Isiandar Lesbian* and Gay* is is a fun loving group of w om en w ho e n p y explonng all Metro: Physical Recreation (5/02) a nonprofit voice and com m unity for O regon A sia n and aspects of the environm ent Activities xiclude bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking Atfvtittur« Group. Portland s gay and lesbian out- addiction and to kve se xu ally healthy live s 9
