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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)
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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
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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)
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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