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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
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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)
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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
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