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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 2002)
1 7 .2 Q Q 2 OMtreach Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7 9 30 pm second Tuesday First United M ethodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson S t Mailing address: PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 503-232-7676.) (08/02) Rainbow C lub welcomes lesbians, gays. bi. trans and allies to its meetings (Noon Monday Clackamas Community College Kandte Starr 503-657-6958. ext. 2504.) (5/02) Reed College Queer A lliance is an all-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. (queeralkancedreed e d i7 (5/0 2 ) S ingle Parents by Choice, a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck social Child friendly space (5 -7 pm. Friends M eeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Betsy 503-692 4 6 3 9 ) (5/02) S tra ig h t Spouse S upport G roup provides free support and information for men and women form erly or currently partnered with gay. lesbian, bi or trans mates (7 pm Wednesday G il 503- 790-9708 ) (5/02) Corvallis Mailing address PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-8157.)(5/02) Im perial Sovereign C ourt o f the W illam ette 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 DeVine at 503-304-2270 or Star Empress 24 Morgan Lafay at 5 0 3 36 2 7419 iscw edusw est net.) (5/02) Rainbow Rascals is a parenting group open to all lesbians and gay men who have children from birth through preschool. M eets the second Saturday of every month m Eugene (Aquene 541-344-5847 7 (5/02) M en's S upport Group, sponsored by Sweet Spirit M etropolitan Community Church, shares concerns, dis cusses gay issues and supports the MCC community. (7 pm second Thursday. 434 18th S t David 503363-4828 o r Joseph 503363-3392 ) (5/02) M entors and Protdgda (M AP) is a group o f gay men 18 and older. M eets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 ) (5/02) P arents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo Central Oregon; Community cacy. (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist Church. 600 State St.. Salem M ailing address: PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503-393-9668 or 503-897-2524.) (5/02) M M *C ohiinbii P ifv n ts o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the P arents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa fourth Wednesday o f the month m The Dalles for sup port. nform ation and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial. (7 pm 5 4 1-298-8383.) (05/02) tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for ad. regardless o f sexual orientation or gender identity (541-242-2746 ) (5/02) P arents, Fam ilies and Fr iends o f Lesb ians and Gays (PFLAG) Centra l Oregon meets on the Triangle AMancs is Western Oregon University's gay. third Monday o f the month fo r support, education and advocacy. (6 pm coffee, vrsrfng. browsing the library: 6 3 0 pm meehng First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St.. Bend 5 4 1-3 17-2334.) (5/02) Monday Fnday and on a first come, first-served walkm basis Also offers hepatitis A and B test mg. treatment, vaccinations and community education for gay and bi men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St 503-248-3700) (5/02) lesban. tx and trans issue dub. It strives to promote toler ance and acceptance toward sexual mnonties and helps provide social activities and support for students. (Western Oregon University. Werner University Center. Monmouth. 503838-8000 tnangleatoncedhotm alcom ) (5/02) Washington Health Sexual M in o rity Service« P roject offers individual peer counseling for victims of domes tic abuse, current or past No fee Services provided by expen enced domestic violence advo cate. (309 W 12th Ave , Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext. 332 lezephyr42daol.com .) (5/02) IHC' NEW YORK 34 Willamette Valley: Health Womenspece provides a 24- hour hot line and shelter for women and children who have been abused physically, 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 541 302 241 7.7 (5/02) Willamette Valley: Recovery Part of the lata gay artist Tseng Kwong Chi's renowned Expeditionary Sanaa is on view through Juno 1 at SK Josefs berg Studio i SAA is a 12-step feRowshp for those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is not an issue (541-342-5582 ) (5/02) Coastal Oregon: Community Southern Oregon- Community AbdiH-Ellis Lambda Com m unity C onfer offers support groups and resources for the sexual m inority community and its friends Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Prum. details local groups and events (281 Fourth S t . Ashland. OR 97520 M ailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541488-6990 lam bdacntrdaolcom w w w a e lcca o rg ) (5/0 2 ) C hrysalis provides support and education fo r people involved and interested m the southern Oregon trans community (7 pm second Saturday Abdill Ellis Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B tvd . Ashland. 5 4 1 48 8 6 9 9 0 PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. O R 97601 www chrysaks4tg.com ) (5/0 2 ) Klam ath Area Lambda A ssociation (K A LA ) is dedicated to prom oting awareness, health, understand ing and acceptance o f sexual mmonties through educa to n and social activities $20 donation fo r newsletter: no one denied because of inability to pay (541-273 2838 PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601. kalam fodaolcom .) (5/0 2 ) Rogus Valley P arents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) 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. OR 97520 541 488-1142 o r 541-512 0326 ) Washington; Community Love Makes a Fam ily Vancouver Parents and Kids G roup Everyone is welcome to en|oy a pizza doner (sliding- scale donations accepted but not required), talk and play Teen Group meets at the same time (6-8 pm thud Monday Children 's Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave. 5 0 3 22 8 3892 o r 360695 1325. ext 3 3 2 )( 5/02) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy (7 pm first Tuesday Library at First Congregational Church. 1220 NE 68th S t . Vancouver 360695 2200 ourvlarkcounty Columbian com /257 /.) (05/02) Sexual Mhiorhy Services Project offers ndvriual peer sipport by appootment (360696-1325. ext 332X5/02) Willamette Valley. Community Gantla 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 w w w .chubnet.net/gentlegiants.)(5/02) P ortland Bisexual Woman is a support and discus sion group fo r bi and questioning women. Women of any age. race, ability or cultural ongm are encouraged to attend (Discussion . 7-9 pm second Fnday. Social . fourth weekend 503-283-6433 portlandbrwomendaol. com 7 (5/0 2 ) t _ I ^ -----------t n m m a l O a n i i i U t in a ivnptnii o o vvi vfyn B not® vo u md n a w u iv y w i io a Metro: Anti-violence Bredtey-Angis House provides emergency shelter fo r female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women. (An 503-232 7805.) (5/02) Clackamas Woman's S ervices offers shelter, sup port and resource referral services fo r survivors of domestic and sexual violence (O ffice: 503-722-2366. Crisis Line . 503-654 2288 .7 (5/02) Fam ily Ce nter O utreach O ffice, a program of Volunteers of America 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) P ortland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available fo r women who speak lim ited or no English (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333)(5/02) Bradley Angle House sponsors a support group fo r queer youth who have experienced emotional, physi cal or sexual abuse. Free, confidential and safe. (An 503-232 7 8 0 5 )( 5/02) Metro: Mental Health H elios C ounseling 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) Gey bu t not happy? Depression? Relationship prob lems7 Jom our support group fo r gay men led by expen enced gay therapist William Douglas. M A. Peaceful, rustic setting. Nominal cost, sliding scale (503 292 1069 liam dougdaol co m 7 (5/02) YWCA o f G reater P ortland Counseling C enter offers sliding lee scale counseling fo r 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 2017.7(5/02) Metro: Recovery Live and Let Live C lub holds 12-step meetings and social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com munity Call fo r meeting times and activities (2940 A SE Belm ont S t 503 238 6 0 9 1 7 (5/02) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholes Anonymous meetings at noon dafy and 1 pm Sundays for gays and les bans but is open to everyone (Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 7 (5/02) SAA is a 12-step program to recover from sex adefc tion and to live sexually healthy lives Orientation is never an issue. (503-452 5 9 6 1 ) (5/02) AFTER • works for political change and provides ofo r- mation and referral fo r LG8T people o Benton and Lon counties and sponsors a Harvey M4k Awards Dinner o November (7 pm second Tuesday 101 NW 23rd S t . Books. 3652 SE Division St. (503-775-9717. pbadtxportlandorg. www.biportland.org.) (5/02) i — N orth C oast Prid e N etw ork 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 ide Social M ixer* in Astoria on the third Monday o f each month (Suite 209. 10 Sixth S t . Astoria M ailing address: PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 97103. Monday social: 5 3 0 -9 pm at Café Unontown. 231 W M arine Drive, A storia 503-338-0161 7 (5/02) draw are welcome to ca l for more information (Phikp 503-287-7447. 7(5/02) Metro: Sexual Mubnonwh County H m M i Department STD Program offers HIV and STD tes tong by apportaient Metro: Arts St Music Portland Lesbian C hoir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers. (503-241 -8994.) (5/02) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588 www pdxgmc.org 7 (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. (Car! 503 284 2971.) (5/02) Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert, march ing and swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and supportive musicians and friends All levels of ability welcome (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 503-790-2170 w vvw rcgfb.org) (5/02) nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money fo r chanties withm the gay. lesbian, bi and trans commu nity. (isrcdaol.com . www.rosecourt.org.) (5/02) Jew ish Gay Man's Group— c a l lo r meeting time and place. (503-246-5939 efraim levidaol.com . 7(5/02) Loatharwom an's Suppar C lub is a social group fo r 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. OR 97293 7(5/02) Lesbians Enjoying N ature and Scionca (LENS) is a fun-loving group o f women who enjoy exploring alt 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. katcdw si-orcorh.) (5/02) Lesbian social group fo r woman 50 and older Metro: General Asian A P acific 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. OR 97207. 503 299-0120 ap!g_pdxdyahoo com 7 (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 every first Monday (7 30 pm 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Lauty 503-285-4848 ) (5/02) meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm 503-642-3360 o r 503-331 0415 7(5/02) Long Yang Club Portland, a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their friends, meets for events throughout the metro area (503-735-9425. lycpdxdados.com .7 (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 lululistdexcite.com . www spiretech com /-aw ntie/lulu h tm )(\ 1/02) M an's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films (hlm talkdaracnet com) (5/02) M ount Hood Queer networks professionally and B rother to B rother is a family of African American socially (503-701-8302. 7(5/02) 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 7 (5/02) N orthw est Gander A lliance 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 /-nw ga ) (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 m ner/outer gender, those who are not transitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transition mg or have transitioned We welcome significant others and members of all sexual orientations (503-471-1515 coqsuredonekst com 7 (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.7 (5/02) Frisnds. a weekly support and discussion group for African American gay and bi men. meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays (Brian 503 287 8 651 7(5/02) Funny LsdUa Tea and Possy 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 (5 03-7600816 flatapsdaol com 7 (5/02) Gay M an's D rawing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to 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. OR 97293-3152 organjnfodorgan pdx org www organ pdx org) (5/02) O ut ft A bout a lesbian activity group for singles and couples, holds monthly planning meetings at Hobo's. (7 3 0 pm second Friday 120 NW Third Ave Becca 503667 9412 or Rhonda 503-492 9422.) (5/02) A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo's weekly for friendly games (6 pm Sunday 120 NW Thud Ave George 503 760 1248 7(11/02) P ortland Bisexual A lliance holds social and pokti 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 P ortland Leather A i Hanes is a pan sexual, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a positive community for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuak- ties in general and S /M /leather/fetish in particular. (503- 727-3148. www pdxleatheralliance org. 7(5/02) P ortland Loathar Mon meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing. M eet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings No dues, no form al organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years. (360-896-6665 furrydaracnet.com 7 (5/02) Portland M etro P rim s Tim urs 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. O R 97228. 503286-4613 or 360 254-1718 pdxpnm etim ersdyahoocom w w w geocitiescom /pdxpnm etim ers.)(\ 1/02) P ortland S tate U nivarsity Qusers and A lliss offers educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of aH orientations Tackles issues pertinent to the queer community on campus and beyond. Non PSLJ students also welcome to attend activities and meetings (4-5 pm every Wednesday 228 Smith M em orial Center 503- 725-5681 queersandalhesdmail p d xe d u ) (5/02) Ross C ity D iscussion 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 rcdcdteleport com. www teleport com /-rcdc. 7 (5/02) Together W orks, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and fnends. meets for socials and dis cussions o f topics of mutual interest Meets second and fourth Mondays. (7:30 pm May-September. 7 pm O ctober Apnl. First Baptist Church, 125 SE Cowls St.. M cM innville Don 503-434 6 266.)(5/02) Young M an's C offee Talk is every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext 233 7(5/02) W ashington County Men Talk is an opportunity for gay men living in Washington County to get together in informal settings on a monthly basis for social interac tion (6 30-8 30 pm second Fnday A rt 503-642-2479 or arw ildhevanel com. 7 (11 /02) Wests ids 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 503-643-3209X5/02) Woman on W hssls (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 Sunday 6940 SW Hall Blvd lenorw bdaol com.) (11/02) Metro: Physical Recreation A dvsnture Group. Portland s gay and lesbian out doors group, organizes a variety o f activities and social events rchxkn g hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping
